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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1947

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Grain Markets Move to Curb Speculation and Meatless Days

The Associated Press reports a government demand doubling cash down payments at Chicago Kansas City and Minneapolis grain exchanges to curb future speculation. The Nations Restaurant Association pledges no meat on Tuesdays and no poultry or eggs on Thursdays while officials weigh further meatless measures. Kellogg and other leaders discuss export wheat purchases as margins rise to 33 1/3 percent and President Truman presses food conservation during a world hunger concern.

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SUPT OF METHODIST MEMORIAL HOME DIES IN CONNEAUTVILLE

The Rev. O Dundbere, 68, named superintendent of the Memorial Home a month ago, died in Conneautville Pa yesterday from a heart condition. A Sweden native, he previously served Bethel Methodist Home of Chicago and various Methodist churches in Jamestown NY. He is survived by his widow, a son and two daughters. Funeral in Cleveland. Fractured skull fatal in Indiana

Inspector Praises School Fire Drills Amid Safety Review

The survey of the city’s school system commends fire drill procedures conducted at the Lavern and Industry departments. It notes orderly evacuations, with drills held across Lannion Bainboro and other campuses. Officials record no leaks in the drill protocol and urge routine repetition to sustain preparedness.

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Comintern Revival Report Sparks British Response

London reports British Foreign Office calls a nine nation Communist meeting in Poland an official resuscitation of the Comintern. The spokesman notes the presence of Soviet Politburo member A. A. Zhdanov and says Britain has no objection to the re formed international body though sees a slight variation in membership.

Associated Press London Foreign Office Veal Comintern Poland Stalin A. A. Zhdavov Inn Attlee Ernest Bevin Internetfonn Britain

Corry Minus Bus Acts Today

Passengers on Greyhound and West Ridge buses run without a Corry terminal after a severance among five transportation companies. Bus officials say cash fares will be needed for departures and packages must be delivered to the buses. Greyhound expects terminal arrangements to be worked out this week. Treasury report shows October receipts and balances with a rise over the previous day.

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Residence Beset by Fire on Shady Avenue

Fire of undetermined origin damaged a second floor room of a residence on Shady Avenue yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Lilian McGee reported smoke from the rear of the home, neighbors summoned help, and firefighters confined the blaze to interior partitions before extinguishing it. Loss estimated at $500 with a prompt response and no determination yet on cause.

Lilian McGee Hany Smith Shady Avenue Corry Bee Department McGee

Changes in British cabinet shakeup hints at wider reshuffle

London reports Prime Minister Aue plans a major cabinet shakeup possibly moving Fuel Minister Emahuel Shinwell to war minister under direct defense supervision. The King’s assent was sought at Buckingham Palace as ministers faced pressure from both Left and Right over last winter fuel crises and Bevan’s potential promotion.

Associated Press London Shar Brime Aue Emahuel Shinwell Laver Party Shinwell Star -Stald Alflee George VI Buckingham Palace Whi Alles Aner Bevan Heath Bevan

Skymaster Enroute Home From Mid Atlantic Flight

The U S Army Air Force Skymaster droned westward toward home on the return leg of its historic mission. Aboard were Col. Jamies L Gillespie and ten crewmen, with automatic control to pilot the plane until contact with a marker ship near Newfoundland.

Gyneham England U. S. Army Air Force Aurctic Col Jamies ML. Gillespie Stephenville Newfoundland Mid- Atlantic

Publisher Dies in Carlisle After Illness Attack

Carlise Pa Oct 1 Yarve Thompson aged 68 co publisher of the Carlisle Sentinel died at home tonight after a lengthy illness following a reported attack. Thompson was a longtime figure in local journalism and led the Sentinel with his partner. He is survived by his widow and several relatives.

Tublisher Carlisle Yarve Thompson Carlisle Sentinel

Russia and Britain move toward big four talks on Palestine withdrawal

British officials push for a quick withdrawal date from Palestine while seeking a plan acceptable to Arabs and Jews. The United States and Russia are expected to declare positions as the UN Assembly resumes debate on the Middle East. Vishinsky attacks capitalism as imperialist threat amid rising East West tensions.

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Britain Sets November 25 for Big Four Peace Talks

London reports Russia agrees to a London meeting of the Big Four foreign ministers on November 25 to draft a German peace treaty. A preliminary London session and deputies in London are planned for November 6. The delay aims to avoid conflicting with U N Assembly business and a royal wedding, amid accommodation concerns.

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One Cent Bread Hike Hits Cony Consumers

The Cony area faces a penny bread price increase effective Wednesday. Firch Baking Co of Erie says higher costs for shortening wheat and other ingredients drive the rise. Some grocers absorb the extra cent, while others pass it on to shoppers.

Cony Family Morrow Firch Baking, Co Erie Cony Therie

Plan for Low Cost Legal Service Proposed in Philadelphia

A Philadelphia Bar Association committee proposed a plan to provide low cost legal service at eight dollars for consultation to low income residents. The plan, announced yesterday, will be presented at the association’s October meeting.

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City Council votes down new salary hikes amid cost concerns

The Corry City Council rejected proposed raises for the mayor and council members after debates over annual salaries of 400 and 200 dollars. The measure failed on first and second readings as petitions and budget worries dominated a night of tense discussion involving the mayor, council, and school board.

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New City Store Under Construction on West Nain Street

Work begins today on a 40 by 195 foot building on West Nain Street housing two 20 by 185 foot establishments. One unit will be a new display and utility shop run by Davis Electrical, the other by contractor Arlo Williams. Completion expected before December 1. Masonry and steel display windows planned.

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Nation's unions seek wage rule changes amid nationwide talks

Representatives of the nation’s unions begin negotiations as 800000 workers push for changes in working rules. Carriers warn the proposed changes could cost air lines about one billion dollars annually in operating costs. In Pittsburgh a federal judge dismisses a mis pay suit against a steel firm after a stipulation with officials. In Batavia a Dutch military court sentences Vice Admiral Daigo Tadashige to death for a massacre at West Timor.

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Crucial Test for Hutcheson in AFL World Dispute

The AFL Executive Council at its San Francisco meeting grappled with Hutcheson’s authority amid a jurisdictional fight over work assignments for carpenters, painters, and other trades. The 16-member council voted to pressure Hutcheson’s threats to pull 600,000 workers from AFL unions and to align with the National Labor Relations Board, despite John J. Lewis’ refusal to sign a non Communist affidavit. The action follows a lengthy quarrel over the creation of work by the TATSE and related parties, with about 5,000 idle laborers and the industry watching closely.

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Corporal Held on Bigamy Charge at Fort Riley

Corporal Eo Fhanels Werner of Fort Riley Kansas is held on $2600 bail on a bigamy charge filed by Mrs Carmeline Amarosa Warner of Kansas City. Police say Werner confronted by the Kansas City woman and by Mrs Mary Warner of Chinchilla Pa, who says she and the soldier were married August 13 1943. Mrs Mary Warner declines to file but will confer with her Pennsylvania attorney about a divorce. Mrs Carmeline Warner filed suit for divorce charging fraud and deceit.

Kansas Cry Eo Fhanels Werner Fort Riley Kans Carmeline Amarosa Warner Kansas City Lea Hoe Warner Mary Warner Chinchilla Pennsylvania Carmeline Wasner Hoedi

Prevention of Meat Famine Studied by U S Department

Washington report notes the Agriculture Department weighs measures to avert a meat famine in 1949. Officials warn reduced hog and lamb output may occur if feed grains stay scarce and costly, risking shortages unless farmers boost pork and beef production next spring.

Associated Press Washington Agriculture Department Phi Us Moon Farme Department S

Columbus Man Held in Crash

Albert Stefan of Columbus was ordered held for the Erie county court after pleading guilty to being the scene of an accident. He was arrested yesterday morning when sitting in his car near Maller Park. his vehicle veered into Marion Oyer’s car, causing damage to both autos. Stefan was released on a $1,000 property bond after a hearing before Alderman M. B. Cobbel.

Albert Stefan Columbus R. D Erie County Stile Corry Siottan Bush Columbus Avenue Marion Oyer Kane Stofwad

Two Fall Victims in Corry Hospital Report

Two fall victims admitted to Corry Hospital last evening with injuries from home accidents. The seriously injured is Minnie Farnham, 78, of Wattsburg, transferred from Stem s Memorial Hospital to treat a fractured pelvis after a fall on steps in Wattsboro. The second victim is Ray Cowles, 13, who dislocated the left elbow when he tripped and fell at his home.

Corry Hospital Minnie Farnham Wattsburg Stems Memorial Hospital Union Joes Institution Wattsboro Ray Cowles Corry Fern Home

Woman admits concealing newborn as Erie manhunt leads to arrest

A 19 year old Waterford married woman confessed to being the mother of a newborn baby found abandoned in a black leather tug on a lonely Waterford road. State Police arrested her at Duyrenee Park barracks. She pleaded guilty to concealing the birth. The alderman ordered commitment to bail set at 500 dollars for trial at the next court term.

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Atom Bomb Toll Revised Downward at Hiroshima

Tokyo October 7 The official toll from the atomic bombing of Hiroshima was revised downward from 100000 to 78150 with some victims still unlocated in graves. Col Greevedt FP Ams head of Uw public gallery Seta reported the change amid ongoing casualty tallies and uncertainty.

Tokyo Hiroshins Offainbs Hiroshima Col. Greevedt FP. Ams Uw Public Gallery Seta Sai

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