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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1947
Page
3
Firefighters extinguished a blaze on West Washington Street at the home of Mr and Mrs Gates averting a disaster after youths caused the fire by playing with matches. Damage is estimated at 700.
The Navy orders forever banning the 40 year old Annapolis secret society the Green Bowl amid rumors it provided insiders for promotions. A memorandum to the press says no evidence of influence exists but notes morale impact from fear of a self-serving group. The group is said to have mainly aimed at social activities and evading rules on smoking or drinking by midshipmen.
In Cleveland the housing office said it would seek immediate appeal of a U S district court ruling declaring the Housing and Rent Act of 1947 unconstitutional. Senator Ohig questioned the ruling’s impact on plans to extend rent ceilings beyond February 29, 1948. Judge Paul Jones held that the president’s declaration of peaceful conditions last December 31 does not rely on war powers.
The act speaks of an emergency without defining it and provides no indication of continuing the exercise of war powers. It argues that imposing federal restrictions on the defendant's property is as effective a taking as condemnation, framing constitutional prerogatives around government overreach.
Chicago papers the Tribune and the Sun delayed their Friday editions for nearly eight hours due to a labor dispute. The slowdowns were blamed on the composing room employees' actions as work resumed this morning.
Republicans push a multipronged anti inflation plan with calls for wage and price controls and standby authority while exploring production boosting ideas. Rep. Ramey argues for sharp counter messages to the administrations packaging and claims ghost writers aid the White House. Senate and House committees weigh foreign aid and production oriented strategies. Capehart supports longer work weeks and higher personal exemptions to stimulate output and curb prices.
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