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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1947

Page

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Taft Decision Triggers Cross-Party Critique in Economic Talks

The Senate Banking Committee moves to delay price control and rationing plans as Congress debates Truman economic policies. Republicans and Democrats voice opposition to immediacy, urging discussion of the broader program while weighing stopgap aid for Europe. James J. Davis’s health status cited as weaker by his physician.

Prous Warrington Senate Banking Committee Talay Truman Washington Thomson Shandley Tait R-Gikley Senate House Econiinic Committee Mr. Truman Gomnites Flanders Sparkman Senate Republican Policy Committee Taft Plains Senato Foreign Relations Vanidenbe B-Mioh Congressional Chatman Wolcott R-Mich House Banking Committee Wolcalt Jobnb Egindmle Toft

Topographical survey authorized for Corry Memorial Hospital site

The Corry Memorial Hospital Association authorized a topographical survey of the Went Smith street site to plan a new institution. An architectural firm will be hired to prepare preliminary plans and a cost estimate, with a public report after completion. The board noted hospital conditions and praised recent painting and civic efforts.

Corry Memorial Hospital Association Smith Street New Institution Tash Welil Board of Director Fii Indl Inssitacion Wits Egles Fay Des Bt. Vincent's Hamot Coneaub Wallace Young Shallabion Mey Bilston Hillstrom Morrison

Presentation of Deed Set for Mead Park Land

Public ceremony in the Montcipal Building at 3 p m on Friday November 29 will present the deed to 60 acres of land bordering Mead Park. Donor Glenn C Mead former Cory resident now in Philadelphia will attend to turn over the deed to Mayor J Pred Kinley.

Mead Park Montcipal Glenn C. Mead Corry Philadelphia J. Pred Kinley Mead Tyree Counc Mead Hye

Armory Repair Approved by State Inspectors

State inspectors this week approved repair work on the State Armory on East Washington Street. Means Brothers of Punxetawney supervised the project and handled installation of rebuilt machinery. Completion expected this week at the Acmoly Langhlirah and Stewart site, with local contractors continuing oversight.

State Armory East Washington Street Geo Means Brothers Convietor F Punxetttawney Acmoly Langhlirah Stewart

France recalls part of 1947 military class in move to bolster army

Paris reports alert as President Auriol seeks to form a widely based government with Leon Blum, while Ramadier resigns and strikes spread across France. About half a million workers walk out. 140000 troops recalled from the 1947 contingent to restore normal strength amid security fears and coal mine disruptions.

Associated Press Paris Pranve Vincent Auriol Leon Blum Reugi Owder Aba Auriol Elysees Palace Paul Ramadier Avriol Blum de- Gyulllishs France Ramadieu Muillers Ramadiér Georges Bidault Robert Schuman Tuterioy Edouard Bepreux Patsonal National Assembly

Meyers Denies Receiving Money From Officials

Washington November 20 Maj General Bennett Meyers testified before Senate investigators that he did not receive funds from Aviation Electric Company officials except for loan repayments. He disputed earlier witnesses claiming Meyers was the real owner and that profits were diverted to him. A Department of Justice indictment for income tax violations was anticipated after Senate hearings.

Associated Press Washington Maj Jen. Bennett Meyers Senate Aviation Electric Company Moyers Lamarre Mr. Readnever B. H. Lamarre T. &. Read Aviation Electric Frm Robert Ouse The Vimaleri Jersey City Laiarre Aviation Electrix Dayton Ohio Avinon Electric Tom Clark Justice Department

Planing Mill Fire Causes $50,000 Loss, Greene County

A blaze at the Walitiolir Planing Mill in Greensburg Pennsylvania destroyed the two story 250 foot long timber structure. The company estimates the loss at 850,000 after firemen fought for hours to control the flames.

Prens Greensburg

Circus Performer Saves Children From Fatal Fall

A 61 year old circus father, Charles Alcanas, saved his son Harold 81 and daughter Hilda 16 from a high wire fall during Ringling Bros and Barnum Bailey show in Miami. All three were hospitalized with severe injuries while spectators watched in shock. the father’s actions likely saved the family.

Oswumvewress Miami Blu Doelars Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Cirrus Chayles Maines Sim Harold Hilda Jackson Memorial Hospital Chayles Alcanas Hig Soi Sesson

Kellerman Case Goes To 10 Jury In Crawford County

The Crawford County jury hears the Harvey Kellerman case from Spartansburg charged with manslaughter in a son’s death. Defense and prosecution finish summations. Judge Clare Kent begins charging the jury. Three witnesses had testified, with district attorney Kenneth Rice and state police, plus Clara Kent and others questioned.

Crawford Harvey Kellermay Spartansburg Illey Clare Kent Kenneth Rice Walter Cuthbert Penni Vanis State Police Meadville Nellis Smith Clarshelle Union City John Kent Teronze

Chest Project Surpasses Campaign Goal Milestone

In a city drive named the Community Chest, Triday’s gifts pushed contributions to $19,384 of a $26,000 target with one day left. Ajax Tigit Wopis and local divisions reported pledges, while merchants and employees gave about 2,100 today, edging toward completion as workers rush to finish by Saturday.

Triday Thin City Ajax Tigit Wopis Ana’ Enshi Hu Induscritt Efor House Verchants Eni Uist Erapluyes Chirtes Lion Work Todiy Tomoerow

Penelec Tests Area Lines With New Helicopter Patrol

The Pennsylvania Electric Co. uses a new helicopter to patrol 2 levee sections of western Pennsylvania from Johnstown northward to Carry. J M Tilton of the Johnstown division conducted checks from Warren airport and will continue surveys today. The craft aided a fault discovery 12 miles south of Ridgway where a hunter’s bullet severed a wire, prompting investigation.

Pennsylvania Electric Company Alyle Pennsylvania Johnstown Jaulestowsl Brit Phe M. J. Tilton Bénelec Warren Noaky Chesy Cach Ry Penelec Bude Omine

Gas line explosion harms three Chester workers

A boiler shop blast at Sam Shipbuilding Co. in Chester injures Cornelis Coryell 28 Sharm Filly Robert Witt 27 and desent Tayko Philadelphia. The trio were assembling a gas line when a prolonged pipe exploded sending burning gas around them. Emergency workers treated them at Chester Hospital.

Wy Assoommieares Chester Sam Shipbuilding Cp Cornelis Coryell Sharm Robert Witt Desent Tayko Philadelphia Poliée Hint Coryell Tayeko Rath Otter

Explosion at Meadville plant kills one and injures four

An explosion at a Meadville metal venting furnace in the Manufacturing plant of the Wasting Hospital Corp killed one worker and injured three others. Plant superintendent William Springer said the victims were buried by saline solution during the blast. About 200 workers fled the roiling, smoke filled building as investigators began examining the cause.

Mentvile Hotelictary Corp Howl Lakey John Hagberg Conneaut Ville Ite Spencer Hospital Mundville Yurisie R. D Union City William Andrew Conneaut Lake Charles Eigse Memeville William Springer He Blawt

Dewey Attacks Soviet Tactics in U N Sounding Board War

Gov Thomas F Dewey told a New Hampshire hospital fund dinner that Russians use the United Nations as a sounding board in a word war to block American aid to hungry countries He urged delegates to vote with him for justice and liberty and warned that government aid can erode freedom as he spoke during a tour through New Hampshire and Vermont.

Eepy Presa Manchester N. H Thomas F. Dewey United Nations New York America Dewey Ew Harmortire Committee For Crippled Children New Hampshire Vermont

Italian War of Nerves Deepens Amid Cabinet Crisis

In Rome on November 20, Italy's government led by Premier Alcide de Gasperi faced a weeklong political crisis with ongoing strikes and leftist unrest across Bari Barletta Calmissetta Rovigo and Venice areas. Attacks on Christian Democrat HQ and police stations sparked by the campaign intensified tensions as transport disruptions hindered mobility.

Rome Talla Jeti Sicily Rovigo Venice

Bodies of two area soldiers returned for final burial

Two area servicemen from Garry and Spartansburg will be brought home from Europe for final burial with full military honors. Their remains will be processed in New York and distributed to Columbus, Philadelphia, and Schenectady for interment. A military escort will accompany caskets to burial sites.

Garry Spartansburg Pennsylvania New York Jansaart Robert Burts Army

Royal Wedding Brightens Britain Amid Crisis

Princess Elizabeth wed Lt. Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey in a ceremony watched by millions as Britain coped with bombing and economic hardship. King George VI knighted Mountbatten and the couple rode in the royal coach to Buckingham Palace amid cheering crowds and light drizzle.

Associated Press London Elizabet Duke of Edinburgh Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace George VI Ellaabeth Archbishop of Canterbury Georea Terday Mary Windsor Elizabeth Canterbury England Prince William of Gloucester Prince Michael Kent

Policy Toward Russia Faces Crucial Test in Treaty Talks

Policy toward Russia stands at a crucial test as negotiations proceed on an Austrian treaty and as decisions loom on main outlines for settlements with Germany. Reports cite mounting tension shaping early postwar diplomacy and defining potential paths to peace.

Austria Germany

Brookings Warns Big Four to Smooth Soviet Ties

Secretary of State Marshall departs for London with Charles Bohlen to press U S policy toward Russia amid hopes for progress on Germany and Austrian issues. A Brookings Institution study warns that missteps could trigger a broader European crisis as Western powers seek a postwar settlement without Soviet cooperation.

Associated Press Washington Marshall London Russia Thavlins Truman Marshall Scheduteo Charles EB. Bohlen State Department Mishall Molotov Pawe Lwaty Austria Une Education Agency Mde Ymbilen France United States Great Britain Germany James F. Byrnes Vandenberg R-Mich Brookings Institution Leo Pasyalsky Britain

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