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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1947

Page

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Floods cause major crop damage in Southeast Florida

Southeast Florida faces a record flood caused crop losses estimated between 15 and 20 million dollars. Everglades fields and grazing lands inundated as storms churned through Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Thousands evacuated to schools and shelters. Port Lauderdale and Pompano neighborhoods flooded. two Marine Corps veterans injured in a vehicle crash while aiding evacuees.

Associated Proas Miami Fla Florida Uwevertasi Neuvy Siquilis Agricutruse Nathan Maye Henerulon Everglades Port Lauderdale Rec Grose Pompano Pompano Beach Hanmonaville Maunll Field Tampa Paler Miiuel Orrentia Hverglides Everelades Fort Lauderdale Weather Bureau Sheri Lire Marine Corps Americ Red Cross Thor Ieaerie Chicago Janta ? Warnock Troy Pan American Airways Havana Itaftel Nassau

Global tensions rise and labor crisis headline the presses

A string of brief dispatches reports threats against Foreign Secretary Bevin in London and an averted strike by Transport Workers Union Local 010 in New York. In Washington the Supreme Court refused to revisit federal rights to oil in underwater California waters.

London Foreign Office Ernest Bevin Bevin British Press Association New York Haiwe Third Avenue Transit Corporation Washington Supreme Cyaii California

Retired Policeman Kills Wife and Cousin Then Himself

Uniontown Pa. A 60 year old ex state police officer Reynolds Wickman shot his estranged wife Martha 63 and her cousin Martha Miller 67 during a 3 am attack. Wickman later shot himself twice in the chest as he returned home. The wife and cousin were hospitalized in fair to critical condition.

Associated Press Uniontown Pittsburgh Martha A. Miller Cohet Wickman Frank

Two youths held in juvenile court for bicycle theft

Two youths were ordered held for Juvenile Court after being found in possession of a stolen bicycle belonging to Walter Foster of Washington Street Extension. The bike, reported stolen Saturday, was recovered by police in a dismantled state, with neither youth claiming ownership or painting it.

Wara Cymuren Walter Foster Washington Street Extension Alice Thial Paris Tiventle Collet i

British report on Syrian troops near Palestine border

Jewish sources said well equipped Syrian troops were encamped near the Palestine border opposite Jewish agricultural settlements. British officials could not confirm immediately, a spokesman calling the movement likely the first step by Arab states to seize the Holy Land if Britain withdraws.

Holy Land Britain Associated Press Jerusalem Palestine League of Nations United Nations Arab League Beirut Jast Ely Land Lebanese War Ministry Cairo Moslem Brotherhood Brotherhood Rafa Mediterranean

Arab bloc pledges oppose partition as UN Palestine plan debated

Arab delegations denounce any plan to split Palestine into two states and threaten unified action at the General Assembly. The U N plan draws support in principle from the United States and likely backing from France, with Russia and Britain weighing shifts as Arab forces move toward frontiers.

U.S Holy Land Smuwestier General Assembly Palestine Middle East Herschel V. Dubasom Russia France

Bank Robber Nabbed Two Days After West Grove HoldUp

Lawrence Griffin eight of Bent Delaware held on ten thousand bail to await extradition after a $8700 bank robbery at West Grove Pennsylvania last Thursday. Delaware State Police said Griffin was captured Saturday near Wilmington and jailed as a fugitive after Pennsylvania issued an armed robbery warrant. Two men armed with shotguns robbed the West Grove National Banks Trust Company and fired one shot inside, slightly wounding a post office clerk.

Whpmington Del Uct Lawrence Griffin Bent Pennsylvania Wesk Grove Delaware Grisfin Wilmington West Grove National Hanks Trust Company

Pro Communist Losses in Rome Municipal Vote

In Rome, October 14, Premier De Gasperi’s Christian Democrats trailed a near tie with the pro Communist People’s bloc as partial results from 1,209 precincts favored the bloc slightly. The Vatican-backed CD tally stood 139,924 to 134,996 for the People’s bloc with 9,000 vote gap noted in the early returns.

Italy Ansor Rome Alcide de Gusperi Christian Democrats Yiall People's Bloc

No Break Feared in Soviet U. S. Relations

American officials foresee no final breakdown in U S Soviet relations soon as the Big Four ministers plan a London meeting on November 25. The view, shared by Ambassador Bedell Smith and General Silas D. Giss, guides policy on peace settlements and UN diplomacy while Moscow amplifies its fight against the Marshall Plan. Continued on Page Five.

Washington Gat Russia Soviet Union London United Nations New York T Hat Russa United States Wallie Bedell Smith Moscow Geo Silas D. Gls Germany

Seven Die In Farm Home Fire Near Mount Union

A house fire near Mount Union, Pennsylvania, killed a mother and six children. Alberta Ruby, 28, died after attempting to prime the stove. her daughter Alberta, 10, and other children Rose, 9, Richard, 7, Danielle, 5, Patsy, 3, Kenneth, 1, and infant Hinds, 5 months, perished in or near the blaze as rescuers arrived. Coroner E B Shore said the blaze started after a gallon of kerosene exploded. A passing motorist reported the children on the stairs and urged them to jump.

Associated Fresh Huntingdon Wes Alberta Ruby Dorothy Silvia Rose Richard Danlee Patsy Kenneth Hinds

Weekend Wrecks Cause 5300 in Damage

A pair of weekend collisions near Seuni’s Crowtte on Foule 6 caused about 5300 in damage. Both vehicles traveling west collided as one attempted a left turn, injuring no one and leaving multiple occupants shaken.

Fury Auto Mobile Uae Illa West Hunt Todg. Low Lander. Com Stuek Higley Wil Lander Anc Willan 1 Reginlils Seuni Crowtte Foule Tovlovk

Late today set for 60 day liquor holiday

Washington dispatch reports White House officials aiming to announce a 60 day liquor shutdown. Distillers and workers warned of legal action as top diplomats gather with Charles Luckin and other lawmakers to discuss Europe crisis and the U.S. position.

Aauomen Press Washington Prt PHN White House Fist Briwin Russia Americas Genny White Europe Stidlers Chwieman Charles Luckin Cilgens Iamner Iwi Posal Astenx Suite Uuneaneu Srhieid Leon Seine Compassion T Veit Dame O'Neil AWL Jesterday Distillers Piola Equirael Charles G. Yorswold Revelvinenif Ross Auld Ross Lewis W. Douglas Britain Lucius Clay U. S Germany Walter Bedell Smith Russiai Robert D. Murphy Clay

Corry Girl Injured in Findley Lake Head-On Crash

A head on collision at Findley Lake injured Jn Ant Miles of East Wayne Street and shaken Mrs Bushy of Ashtabula. Miles was hospitalized for examination with fractures ruled, while Mrs Bushy suffered minor facial injuries. Damages were estimated at hundreds of dollars to Vinelaw Automobiles and the front ends of two cars were damaged.

Conygin Yesturdiye Tindley Lake Auburobs Robert Wagner Pynchey Lake Ure Howard Bushy Ashtabula Jn Ant Miles Harry Miles East Waynestree Wie Corry Vinelaw

Akron Robbery Hushes Gambling House Loot

Police report a $75,000 robbery at a suburban Barberton gambling house near Akron. Two masked bandits attacked the watchman, tied him and gagged him before escaping with cash and valuables. Deputies searched the area while neighbors watched the scene unfold.

Akron Gel Huber Swiaw Barberton Ober Powell Iai Chib Snepley Powell

Open House Here for Pennsylvania Week by State Police

Corry State Police barracks join observance of Pennsylvania Week with an open house from 1 to 9 pm. Col. C M Wilhelm says the public may meet officers and learn about the agency. Visitors will see the three way radio system with 73 land stations and 250 radios in patrol cars at the local sub station 107 Worth Center street.

Pennsylvania Corry Petinay Wania Hierce Worth Center Street

Pennsylvanias Role in Early American History Revealed

A text fragment discusses William Penn and ideas about an international body to outlaw war, notes Philadelphia's influence, the log cabin symbol linked to Pennsylvania, and references to Sweden's early Pennsylvania contributions and Daniel Boone’s Kentucky rifle.

Asnootaler Cum State College William Penn United Nations Pennsylvania Philadelphia Boston America New Delaware River Sweden Daniel Boone Jarock

Early American Religious Freedom and Colonial Explore Tale

A fragment recalls Revolutionary era travel and exploration along the Susquehanna and Champlain aids. It notes Pennsylvania Quakers opposing violence before the Civil War and claims early religious liberty, tolerance, and a city first to be lit by electricity, with a continuation hinted on a later page.

New Orleans America Prendi Emetie Susquehanna River Champlain Pennsylvania Pennsylvania City

Mystery crash off Texas Mexico border stumps officials

A rain ing object reportedly crashed near the Zamalayilca mountains on the Mexico border, with two witnesses seeing it and 16 others hearing the blast near Fabens and El Paso. Mexican officer Sabus Aranda said the craft appeared to come from the U S direction. Meteorologists offered no conclusive explanation and no recovery had been reported.

Associated Press EL Pabo Tex Texase Mexico Zamalayilca Mexico Sikel Juarex White Satis Nigeo Lerouinds Italy Kouwlh Ifst Fabens Texas Paso- Fabens Sabus Aranda United States Anda Caseto Aranda Greal Culana Refayma Colona Re Torin Kim Balloran el Paso Times Ben Halloran

Boston Woman Hurt in Jerusalem Consulate Bombing

A Boston woman, Mrs. Ethel Delevy, employed at the American consulate in Jerusalem, was slightly injured when a bomb blasted the upstairs area and damaged the interior. A Palestinian woman in the mail room was badly shaken. Officials attributed the attack to reprisal for the U.N. plan to partition Palestine.

Associated Press Jerusalem Ethel Delevy Bf Aossen Poslpel Dulevy Hyeleric Robert Macates Palestine High Commissioner Macaies Whits Front Royal Washington Jovan Smarler United States United Nations

Former resident injured in west Willard Brockmann in auto crash

Willard Brockmann 39, a former Corry resident, is recovering in a California hospital after an auto accident last week while driving his partner home from the printing plant in San Bruno. Early reports listed his condition as critical, but a phone update to relatives indicated improvement. He is the son of Henry Brockmann of East Main Street.

Willard Brockmann California Corry Gralite San Briino Calif San Bruno Firsh Henry Brockmann East Main Street

County Officials Meet Here With 34 Attendees

Thirty four persons attended a meeting of the County Magistrates and Constables Association held in the city yesterday afternoon. The session opened with coffee at the G and J Restaurant on First Avenue. The discussion focused on a weekly civilan school to be held in Ene county satire house with classes for interested minors and requests to write Cacur 1. TPE Barbercreek for further details.

Wiper Jasedine County Magistrates and Constables Association Edin G and J Restaurand First Avenue Ene County Fliether ‘Farms

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