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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1947
Page
1
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Washington reports the Citizens Food Committee pressed for a grain conservation plan from poultry and feed industries to end the poultryless campaign. A high-level meeting with industry spokesmen aimed to secure a pledge of grain savings in exchange for continuing poultry and meat programs.
Pittsburgh attorney John B. Nicklas Jr. told Congress the district housing shortage stems from union slowdowns and wage-driven cost rises. He cited bricklayers’ daily output dropping from prewar 1,000 to 490 or 500 bricks and accused unions of breaking up speeds in the building trades. In Washington, doctors reported continued improvement for former Senator James Davis of Pennsylvania and former Senator James Watson of Indiana, both recovering in hospital after illness.
Hurricane winds battered Bermuda causing downed telephones and electric lines and widespread damage to trees with cedars bent and branches in streets. No casualties were reported as the center of the tropical cyclone moved north about 75 miles offshore. the yacht Zephyr was dismasted at its Royal Bermuda Yacht Club anchorage.
Assorted dispatches from Paris report the Gaullist Rally of the French People leading in 29 major municipalities as returns from Sunday’s nationwide local elections accumulate. The RPF tops the Communist vote, with estimates showing anti communist momentum. MRPGame and Socialists trail. About 35,000,000 ballots were cast across 36,000 localities.
Police court, under Mayor J Fred Kinley and colleagues, levied fines in three cases arising from the same arrests for drunkenness. Karl Leonard, Bert Walker and another defendant were fined ten dollars or similar penalties and ordered to pay costs. The arrests were the largest in months for the police magistrate’s hearings here.
The 1987 Chevrolet owned by Eds ward Mould of 583 West Church Street was stolen early Saturday and found abandoned at the Aeta Sponly plant parking lot Saturday afternoon. Two unique coats, one wrench, and a pinch were reported missing from the vehicle after the theft. A door was torn from the car during the theft from the owner’s garage.
Pennsylvania Gas Company reports two deep wells near Carter Hill fail to produce profitable gas. A first successful well exists about one mile west, but later tests show low yields. Company will drill two new holes one mile north and south to seek profitable gas, with operations continuing and hope for better results in the coming weeks.
In the Bermuda Sky Queen incident 69 survivors head home as the Civil Aeronautics Board plans a public hearing in New York on October 30 to determine the physical cause of the forced landing. Survivors praise the Bible cutter crew and Captain Charles Martin of Miami, while some passengers question overload and routing.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports Judge Malcolm McDonald of Allegheny County Common Pleas Court died from carbon monoxide fumes in his garage. Coroner details say sleeping tablets lay beside the body and a hose connected to the exhaust entered the vehicle through a ventilator. the 50-year-old jurist had a history of poor health but remained on duty.
District 50 of the United Mine Workers behind a faction led by John L Lewis faces a shaky position as it refuses to meet the Taft Hed dev requirements. The union seeks employer backing to survive without NLRB certification, potentially becoming a company union in many shops. District 50, with about 50,000 members, fights AFL CIO rivals and seeks to prove bargaining strength without elections.
Washington Oct 20 The Justice Department asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to order a refund from 19 railroads for lower wartime rates on inert explosives shipments The government had filed an armistice era complaint on rates for hot explosives and railroads denied overcharges citing mixed wartime freight movements Freight charges estimated up to 3 000 000 000 kilged in plane crash near Towanda Pennsylvania killed 21 year old Philip Allan and injured 20 year old Miles Bacon The pilot from Ross Flying Service had license about three weeks
Dramatic account of Bubna's execution by electric chair at Rockview Penitentiary after involvement in the Fisher murder. Witnesses describe the scene, the hooded inmate's final moments, and prison officials including Warden Prankliy Twe. The event marks a controversial end to a high-profile case with disputed details and ongoing public interest.
Andrei Vishinsky prepared a lengthy speech as Russia presses a last-ditch attempt to break the deadlock with Ukraine over the Security Council seat. Poland will vacate December 31, nine ballots have failed, and Lange urged immediate evacuation of foreign forces from Greece amid talks of a Kangaroo watchdog role.
The House Un-American Activities Committee opened its Hollywood inquiry, with Chairman stating Communist influence exists in the industry. Producers and writers refused to reveal names under subpoenas while many spectators filled the hearing room.
State Police report a vehicle collision on Route 97 when an attempted overtaking maneuver led to a loss of control. A Chevrolet and a Buick sustained front end damage, the total repair cost estimated above $1,000 as authorities investigated the crash scene.
In Santa Maria California on October 20 prisoners from Greenhaven and other facilities were transported to Camp Cooke. Escapes and attempted escapes marred the journey as seven escaped in Missouri Kansas and Colorado. One, James D. Anders 21 of Jamestown ND, remains at large while six were recaptured and some wounded by gunfire. Col Wade D Killen said the trip proceeded without major incidents after security tightened and the train's yard was increased to 52 officers and men.
Ware's Service Station on Route 6 suffered a second break in this year with the front door damaged and cash left in a change drawer. Police report thefts occurred previously with items and cash totaling six dollars taken during the earlier entry.
Chicago announces a new Petrillo directive banning members of the 25,000 musician union from making recordings. The order targets the creation of competitive self recordings and royalties, claiming no further phonograph records by union musicians. The policy follows a prior recording ban and frames royalties as irrelevant to the measure.
Washington report says President Truman will name General Omar N. Bradley to succeed General Dwight D. Eisenhower as Army chief of staff and to head the Veterans Administration. The VA post pays 12,000 annually. Nimitz plans retirement soon, prompting a separate naval succession decision.
Washington October 20 Truman administration marshaled a vast array of figures to show Congress and the nation that the United States can export coal, fuel, and machinery despite shortages. The White House argued a $20,000,000,000 aid program is essential though shortages will persist. Critics urged more facts before support, while officials warned steel and farm machinery constraints will hamper delivery and production.
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