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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1947

Page

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Food Committee Sets Meatless Day Rules in Grain Plan

Washington officials and industry representatives outlined grain conservation measures aimed at easing shortages. The group considered meatless Tuesdays extended to other days and discussed using by products like liver and kidneys. They plan to consult wet and dry millers and await progress on farmers’ grain-saving actions.

Associated Press Washington Firouitels Livar Boldniogb Shila Iy Prain Charlit Luckenan Luckin Luckmian Luckman Qeminiites

Continue Search For Lost Plane Near Denver In Storm

Army and Civil Air Patrol planes joined a daylight air hunt for a C in a blinding storm over the Rockies. Seven aboard were reported as crews scoured Lowry Field and nearby mountains with hopes of a safe emergency landing. Residents heard a plane circling Bear Creek Canyon and shook the house as the search continued.

Associated Press Denver Ina Byer Pyant Runne Mountains Amy National Gard Civil Air Patrol Lowry Field Iron Hill Field Utan William W. Coleman Lowry Public Information Hone Everyreen Bear Creek Canyon

Byrnes Outlines Firm Policy Toward Reds and Germany

Former Secretary of State James F. Byrnes says the Red Army may not hold eastern Germany but warns the United States must be ready to take measures to restore peace in Europe if Moscow vetoes withdrawal of occupation forces. He urges patient firmness and seeks broad support for a possible last resort option.

New York James F. Byrnes le Red Army Germany United States Europe Byrnes London

Clayton Resigns As Marshall Aide

Washington, Del. 15, Wil Lum Clayton resigns as Marshall aide effective at close of business today. President Truman accepts with reluctance, praising Clayton's willingness to return to public service when health permits. Clayton cites his wife’s health and wishes to return to Houston, noting he had offered resignations for years.

Washington Del Clayton Lirlursuerolery Yale Truman

Boys admit tampering with railroad switch caused derailment

Two boys and a boy named Winfrey admitted opening an unlocked switch between the track and rails, causing a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train to derail near Okomo Indiana. Five people injured include two women passengers and three trainmen. engineer Decker reported the open switch triggered the red signal before derailment. The wreck damaged 100 feet of track and left cars off the rails. passengers continued to Cincinnati.

PRR Associated Press OKOMO Ind G. A. Oneill Pennsylvania Railroad O'Neil Winfrey Engigeer Drnie D. Decker Richmond Decker Chicago Tal

GOP Holds Lead in Corry County Voter Registrations

Erie County post primary session figures show GOP registrations surpassing Democrats in Corry by 873 and countywide by 14 111. Totals include 78 63 thousand qualified voters countywide with Republicans leading in city and county tallies and Democrats ahead in post primary registrations.

GOP Corry County Gerry Republicans Yestertay Erie County Court House Demwort Tema Margit

Veterans of Foreign Wars honor past commanders here

Nearly 200 VFW members filled the Corry church rooms for past commanders pins. Chester W. Zerhe, Erle, led the ceremony with J. E. McGrath and eight others named as recipients. Proceedings included a brief membership welcome and notes on future conferences and proposals under consideration by the State Mike Control Commission.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Organization Corry Tobmmanders Department Chester W. Zerhe Erle Associated Press J. E. McGrath R. G. Fehl Harrisburg U Flay HN. Cobb Cnm al Morrison

Police Enforce 10 Minute Parking Law Downtown

City police begin strict enforcement of a ten minute parking rule in front of the Guery Bust Office. Mayor Fred Eleley led the launch amid complaints of repeated violations. Violators parking beyond ten minutes face penalties set by the city.

P.O Fred Eleley

Dulles and Vishinsky clash over United Nations reform plans

United States envoy Dulles and Soviet deputy Vishinsky clash as Marshall proposes revisions to UN machinery. Dulles plans to respond after exhausted speeches while Arab states pressure against U.S. stance on partition and Palestine. Lebanon’s Chamoun to address the General Assembly amid tense debates.

Associated Press Lake Success Foster Dulles Jane Andre Vishinsky Marshall United Nations Pource Assembly U.S Dulles Ernest Ferber Fmit Australia Vishtinsky Russia Les United States

Unclear excerpt on wartime plans and strikes in Europe

Det. 15 undersecretary Lovell says the Marshall Plan will be ready for Congress on Nov. 10. French government avoids nationwide railroad strike and refuses to bargain with subway workers until they resume duties. Six aboard a missing U S Air Mission transport plane believed to be in the mountains of northern Peru, with next of kin pending identification.

Associated Press Washington Robert Lovell Congress Severs House Senate Pales MRP Balboa Canal Bone W. 5 Army U.S. Air Minion Mountaineo Pern Sia

Savannah hit by rapidly moving hurricane storm

A fast moving hurricane swept inland from the Atlantic lashing Savannah and surrounding areas with 80 mph winds. Damage centered on uprooted trees and collapsed structures on Bay Street. Red Cross sheltered refugees as evacuation of beaches proceeded. last hurricane in Savannah was 1940 and nearby areas faced high tides and isolation risks.

Associated Press Savannah Atlantic Ocean National Guard Chatham Airport Tin National Guard U.S Bighway No Me Rolain Angivering Company Ina Bay Street Tom Pirida Atlantic Cheor‘gia M Inter Field Sydhew Lutindale Iwo Tybee Island Savannah Beach Red Cross Suvannnah Brunawick Penn St. Simons Hea Islan

Lewis Stripped Of Office Faces New Battle

The Associated Press reports in San Francisco that Lewis loses his vice presidency in the APL after a volatile outburst and factional clashes. Leaders debate jurisdiction and policy as the current leadership prepares to confront internal strife and calls for unity.

San Francisco John APL Tyr Teaders Moon Wil

Warn Of Burning Leaves On Paving

Officials caution residents not to burn leaves on newly paved streets after reports of smoke and odor. A test by the highway department was planned to determine pavement effects and safety concerns on the roadway.

Wong North Center Alubud Hil Eesalwy Howe Atreelsy

Potato Harvest Nears End in Haven Region

The area's large potato growers pause post at Haven as harvest nears completion. Estimates place total yield around 200 000 to 225 000 bushels with several farms reporting 100 000 plus bushels and a few near 95 000. Students assisted with picking, helping the harvest peak after favorable weather.

Haven Georgia Lyn Sil Tvetl Trante Dodd Byer

Ex-Corry Man Presides At Baptist Convention

Delegates from various areas gathered for the 120th annual Pennsylvaniabaptist convention opening at Immanuel Church Scranton Rev BL Berlt of Lower Merion Baptist presided Opening prayer was by Rev George E Thornton Jeanette elected president of the ministers group Rev Dr Boot delivered remarks noting divine guidance Te. Soil a former Corry man educated at Corry High School and Allegheny College son of Samuel Scott and brother of Attorney Walter Boott

Asaneyaeen Ress Scranton Theatile Pennguiyinna Baptist Convention Immanuel Church BL. Berlt Lower Merion Baptist Church Bryn Miyz George E. Thornton Jeannette Ins Nite Si Peuitsyiysnii Cornell Ta Dr Boot Chelie van Divine Gerry Corry “High School Allegheny College Samuel Scott Walter Boott

County Rent Board to Meet October 22

The county's new local rent advisory board will hold its first meeting October 22, announced by F. Anderson, rent director. The board can recommend decontrol, assess rent adequacy, and review individual rent requests while proposing actions to the rent director. The five member panel includes member Rassan Brown.

County Rent Board Eile F. @. Anderson Ares Herman Alko Cory Man Gerying

Cost of living heads toward record levels

The piece notes high prices for basic foods and overall wholesale indexes near historic peaks. It cites declines inSome butter prices and rising grain costs in Chicago and New York markets. The report mentions futures gains and higher spot prices for black pepper, with mixed movement in livestock and wholesale prices.

Associated Press Chicago New York Wee l Ag New York Nation

Lichtenwalter resigns as state house speaker

Franklin F. Lichtenwalter resigns as speaker of the Pennsylvania House to take a seat in Congress from the Lehigh Bucks district. He served five terms, two as speaker, and sent his letter to chief clerk William Habbyshaw.

Sy Assuumien Rrese Harrisburg Franklin F. Lichtenwalter Lehigh-Bucks State House of Representatives Washington Lichtenwwalter House William ©. Habbyshaw Lachtenwalter Center Valley Insurance Howe O- P Foor Teacler

Destroy Plane Threatens Navigation in Newfoundland Rescue

A cutter Bible rescues 62 passengers and crew of seven after a daylight voyage to Newfoundland. The plane was claimed as a menace to navigation and destroyed.

Posengers Newfoundland

Bermuda Sky Queen Rescues All Onboard After Forced Landing

All 62 passengers and seven crew members were rescued from the Bermuda Sky Queen after a forced landing in rough weather off Newfoundland. Coast Guard cutters aided, the plane was towed to Argentia for further checks, and authorities planned destruction of the abandoned aircraft to prevent navigation risk.

Associated Press New York Qet Bermuda Abelantia Yesterway Coast Guard Paul B. Cronk sRipper Bibb Suvise Ilane Martin Saterous Trekind Gander Pla Omi

Express Shipping Turmoil Reaches New York Area

Embargo on Railway Express shipments ends at midnight, allowing limited express and air shipments. New York area workers resume operations. Corry shipments felt mildly as some parcels delayed. Heinz president Heinz married today at Mount Kisco New York to Jane Ewing Jenner. previous marriage to Joan Diehl ended in divorce.

New York Bybile Air Express Sietke Wren Corry Wamer New York City Hein HEINZ MT. Kisco N. Y Jy Heinz TI Bi J Heinz Co Pittsburgh Jane Ewing Jenner Heine Jenney Beam Hefia Joan Diehl Orlanido Fae Jao Wary

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