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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1947
Page
9
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Secretary of State George C. Marshall aims to press for completion of the Austrian independence treaty at the Big Four foreign ministers conference opening in London. He favors German peace talks but will consider Molotov proposals while seeking progress on the German problem and Austrian sovereignty.
Roger W. Babson argues in a column from Babbom Park Mass that the revival of the Third International should spur action by Americans. He warns that communism seeks to undermine democracy by infiltrating schools, churches, and media and urges business leaders to rekindle faith in democracy and civic duty to protect free enterprise.
A 29 year old parolee in Media Pennsylvania was sentenced to 16 to 40 years in Hantern Penitentt ry for stealing over 10000 dollars worth of woods from Swarthmore. William A. Havens of New York pleaded guilty to burglarizing four homes in the Mile Line area and was captured after police traced him through an alleged series of break ins. Judge Henry C. Sweney presided as Havens admitted the tactic of targeting wealthy suburban homes.
Local Post Office expects heavier holiday mail than 1966 and 1946 peaks. Postmaster Sullivan urges early out of state mail by December 10 and local greetings by December 16 with extra clerks hired to handle the load. Printing stamps and parcel post limits are noted to avoid delays at Christmas.
Navy spokesmen said reports of a missing or overdue West Coast fighter yesterday may stem from garbled radio images. Inquiry continues to verify the status of the aircraft and crew.
The Community Chest surpassed its $26 000 goal early today with totals at about $26 115 and more expected. Charles B May chairman said the drive benefited from broad support across divisions including corporations, industrial employees, advance gifts, and house to house canvass efforts.
A new wholesale and retail meat establishment operated by Frank and John Macko will open next Tuesday on East Main Street Corry. The remodeled building includes a 14 foot frozen storage room and a State slaughter house license will supply wholesale and retail meat.
Kaiser hrager dealers in Pittsburgh offer a six month tryout plan for new cars. Purchasers pay a $200 down payment plus a $100 monthly rental over four to six months, with monthly payments listed as $2228 to $2098. If the buyer returns the car, the down payment is forfeited. if kept, the $800 goes toward the purchase price.
The War Department released the names of fallen servicemen whose bodies will be returned here for final burial. Sgt Frank E Carneike, son of Mr and Mrs John Carnuke of 820 West Wayne Street, is among the first to be brought home. Jesse L Sayre of Spartanburg is also listed. Bodies arrive aboard the US Army Transport Robert BURNS on November 2. Most are from Henri Chapelle Cemetery in Belgium, with others from Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer near Bayeux Brance. Rifle and drill squads from American Legion and VFW Posts stand by for burial services if requested by families.
Cotton County sheriff questions how W A Bennett escaped by a forged key during a wave of house and barn burglaries. Bennett reappeared at an old cotton gin after being thought safe in jail, prompting a renewed search for the key and the method of escape.
The Associated Press newsreel of the wedding of Princess Elisabeth and Prince Philin was telecast from Baltimore a few hours after the ceremony. The film was developed and edited in Baltimore and sent across the Atlantic.
An inquest will be held into traffic fatalities near Union City and Riceville involving driver William Campbell. The victims, Hilligre and Lawrence, were military veterans. Campbell's status and injuries are noted as he awaits release from Stem Memorial Hospital.
James T. Davis formerly secretary of labor and Republican senator from Pennsylvania died in Washington after months of illness at age 74. Born to Welsh immigrants he rose from a Sharon steel mill worker to national politics, served as labor secretary, and later as senator until 1942. His wife Jean Rodenbaugh died in 1940 and he leaves four daughters and a son.
Robert Schuman, France’s finance minister and PRM member, announced plans to form a new government after a failed effort to gain confidence. He aims to stabilize the country amid a wave of strikes and extended unemployment, with Prime Minister Ramadier having resigned under left pressure.
The Senate War Investigating Subcommittee closed its inquiry into wartime dealings of Bennett Meyers and sent the crime record to prosecutors for possible criminal actions. General Henry J. Arnold testified that a high officer disgraced his uniform and rank. The panel may seek a banking committee probe into bonds and tax records while asking Clarke officials to review the full record.
Walton B. St. Johny former Bear Lake resident is named sales manager of the personal planes division at Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corp announced by J. Carlton Ward. St. John, previously general sales manager for Piper Aircraft Corp., will base at Fairchild's Strother Field Kansas factory after extensive survey of Central and South America for personal sales potential.
Secretary of Agriculture Anderson forecast a distressing meat shortage next spring with sharply rising prices. He told the House economic committee that February to May will be scarce and per capita meat consumption must drop from 165 to 113 pounds. shortages may extend to October or November 1945 unless the wheat crop fails.
In Harrisburg a labor league formed to oppose 27 Pennsylvania Republican congressmen who backed the Taft Bartley Labor Act. President James L. McDevitt pledged nonpartisan action, urging AFL members to contribute and target lawmakers opposing the labor federation's program. About 200 teachers will join Philadelphia's public schools with newly approved funds.
Washington Nov. 22 President Truman’s cost of living proposal to regulate livestock feeding grain failed amid Republican opposition in Congress. Agriculture Secretary Anderson testified that the plan to require weight and price controls would not work without broader price controls. He proposed giving the president authority to impose margins up to 100 percent on commodity exchanges under extreme conditions, but warned against embedding such timidity in law.
Department of Veterans seeks details on two men believed to be Corry residents William P. Howard and Henry Wood who died serving in the U S armed forces. Contact Justin Butters service officer of the American Legion for relatives or those with knowledge to update their files.
Mayor Bernard Saris announces a city wide crackdown as police raid vice dens and gambling rooms. Early reports say over 20 prisoners were jailed during the overnight operation led by Samuel’s order and carried out by about 6,000 officers.
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