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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1947

Page

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Trains Collide In Dense Fog Kill At Least 3 In London

In London, two commuter electric trains collided in dense fog during an early morning rush, killing at least three and sending more than 100 to hospitals. Rescue crews and ambulances swarmed the scene as residents aided passengers. authorities noted this as the year’s fifth major rail accident in Britain.

Associated Press London Croydon South Croy- Hon Ie Ursin Helly Inter Doncaster Twimworth New Coatbridge Scobiani

Rescue of 25 Crewmen From Fire Damaged Tanker Spaivin Point

Monterey Calif Oct 4 Coast Guard reports 25 crewmen rescued from two lifeboats after collision and fire aboard the 8008 ton Sparrow s Paint near Point Sur off central California. Four crewmen still missing, including the captain who may be aboard. The Manx Fisher sustained slight damage in fog, while Colina aided survivors.

Monterey Calif Ofl Company Manx Fisher Nilles Point Sur Cenwal Californis Coast Guard

Baruch Criticizes War Mobilization Errors in Testimony

Baruch details missed opportunities in World War I mobilization and contrasts past and present warfare. He cites a ten day plan that could have saved lives and billions, blaming delayed controls and missed warnings for wasted wealth and casualties. He urges immediate, firm actions and criticizes Roosevelt era inaction.

Associated Brews Washington Bennaxil M. Unruh Lowe Wuidds Hood la Presidunia Senate War Invastiting Conmmitteys Une Weed Services John Mile Baruch War Industries Board of

Corry Whittlesey Anniversary Highlights Founding Family

Motable Anniversary in Corry marks the 7th year since the Whittlesey family arrived from Petroleum Center to begin a manufacturing enterprise later forming the Raymond Manufacturing Company. H. B. Whittlesey and his son joined in 1890, building a firm that evolved into Associated Spring Corporation with major Corry involvement.

Corry H. E. Whittlesey F.E 8. G. Whittlesey Raymond Manufacturing Company Whittleseys Petroleum Center Pay Smd H. B Whittlesey Uhy Wie Lute Murray Raymond 5. C. Whitt Ilesey P. E. Whittlesey Raymond Associated Spring Corporation

Probe report of wild driving near Corry Junior High

Police investigate reckless driving by two Corry youths near the Junior High School and business district. Officers pursue charges as witnesses report sustained careening through intersections during the afternoon session. Several complaints call the activity a long running problem labeled cow joy driving by residents. Descriptions of the pair are on file with authorities. The incident follows prior citizen reports and a recent surge of similar concerns.

Corry Van

Erie County highway projects total over one million spends

The State Highway Department reported 1,102,510 spent on Erie County roads this year. A 34.71 mile program covered repaving on Center Street, Route 6 segments, Route 277, and the Corry-Spartansburg highway, with work slowed by wet weather early season but accelerated by good late weather.

8. W. Jackson Center Street Columbus Avenue Smith Street Crawford County Corry Ridge Road Love Comers Unio City Gerry Eleny Myers Pranklin Erie County Myers

Schick Test Clinic Planned For Monday

The American Teglon Arduary sponsors a Schick clinic for children from six months to six years in Wayne Wid Concord townships Elginboro and St Edward's School on Monday October 27 in the Municipal Building from 9 to 12 noon. The Schick tests determine a child immunity against diphtheria and will be read on Thursday October 30 at the same location. If needed another dose will be given. Cardinal Saloumini Dies at 77 in Rome after long illness and blessing from Pope Pius XII. The death leaves 60 cardinals in the College.

Schick American Teglon Arduary Wayne Wid Concord Elginboro St. Edward's School

Soviet envoy Nimolov removed as Moscow names successor

London reports Nitoly VV Novikov is ousted as Soviet ambassador to Washington for friendship policy. Alexander 8. Pangushkin, Russia’s ambassador to China, named to replace him. Lake Success ONU: Turkey formally complains of aggressive Russian propaganda alleging U.S. Greece and Turkey war mongering against the Soviet Union in UN debate led by Selin Sarpar and Andret Vishinsky.

Nsuueeetemaresy London Nitoly Lake Success Hir~ Key United Nations Russia Selin Sarpar Andrét ¥. Vishinsky United States Greece Turkey Soviet Union

Car Driver Who Fled Corry Accident Sentenced

A Columbus motorist, Albert Stoffeny, was sentenced to four months in Erie County Jail after pleading guilty to two charges of violating the motor vehicle law. He was arrested near Mulcher Park following a collision with a vehicle driven by Lon F. Oyer of Kane, after a car rammed into his and then fled toward Route 6. Police recovered a badly damaged car near Mather Park with the driver asleep inside.

Columbus Erie County Burton Laub Corry el Columbus Avenue Albert Stoffeny Stoffen Mulcher Park Wity Shorty Mailon F. Oyer Kane Oyer Mather Park

Auto theft report dominates Corry week in crime

A green Buick driven by Mrs. E J Tobias was stolen from West Pleasant Street between 7 30 and 9 30 PM while she attended a church meeting. This followed a prior theft of a 1937 Chevrolet from Edward Mould's garage, recovered later Saturday. Police noted a second theft within a week.

Corry E. J. Tobias R. D Bn West Pleasant Laken Bolly Jenitson Qiimeate Mobile Edward Mould Lnter Aero Supply

Bridge Repairs Progress West of City on Buskins Run

A contraction firm A. J. Fasenmyer has begun repairing the south side of the bridge over Buskins Run about five miles west of Corry. One way traffic remains on the north side. Completion expected within a few months.

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Bar Harbor Devastated by Wildfire Exiles Near 3000

Bar Harbor Me faces a night of horror as a massive forest fire roars across Mount Desert Island destroying homes and forcing about 3500 residents to flee. Evacuees are ferried to Ellsworth under air force escort as authorities list at least nine dead and property damages projected above 26 million dollars.

Bar Harbor Seth Libby George C. Abbot Air Force Laine Ellsworth Anavew Wall

City Leaders Endorse Dev il on Wheels Film For Rex Theatre

City officials including Mayor J. Fred Kinley Chief Flani Ban and state police officers led a broad endorsement for the Hollywood feature Devil on Wheels to be shown tomorrow at the Rex Theatre starting 2 p.m. The group urged parents and children to attend saying the film teaches a message about teen driving and responsible parenting.

Clypinkkils Shaleari Schoo Omffoiaty Devil On Wheels Rex Lfm J. Fred Kinley Flani~ Ban David Sweet Howard Sheen Harold Wolfe Stanley Anderson Melvin Cobbett Franfs Graves PTA Council All Today Hollywood

Forest Fire Near Spring Creek Contained After Brink of Spread

Fire crews fought a blaze near Spring Creek with efforts from Sugar Grove and Pittsfield area teams. By night the flames were controlled but rekindled, with state inspectors and support from Youngsville airport personnel aiding containment near Wrightsville and Milea School about one mile southwest.

Spring Creek Sugar Grove Mpittsfieldidiourn Newby Fresnes Warren Wrightsville Milea Aifles Wanpen Frank Regina Youngsville

Governor bans hunting as drought prompts pause in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg Oct 21 Gov James Duff ordered a statewide halt on hunting and fishing on state owned forests and game lands from 12:01 am Monday, citing extreme drought. The ban covers bass, pike and muskellunge on affected lands and delays waterfowl and small game seasons until rainfall reduces fire risk. The proclamation cites a 1996 law and aims to protect forests, property and lives amid the driest period on local records.<!- ensure two sentences only ->

Associated Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania Gov. James Monay Dui Hensmen Commonwealth Ui &, Weather Bureau State Justice Department

Boy Scouts Stage Paper Drive In Cory On Sunday

Two local Boy Scout Troops No 80 led by T Kelsey and No 81 led by Paul Crowell will sponsor a paper drive on Sunday October 26 Twenty trucks donated by Cory business men will pick up papers at ayp elock from the State Armory Citizens are asked to tie papers and magazines in bindles at the curbs Rotary Kiwanis clubs and scout fathers will oversee the drive proceeds benefit the troops.

BOY Scouts Dy,t Kelsey Paul Crowell Cory Gorry

May Revive Curbs On Time Payments

Washington October 24 inflation controls loom as President Truman may ask Congress next month to revive time payment curbs power in rationing and scarce materials to industry. Officials said another measure on a special session list would authorize higher down payments for speculative exchanges. A suggestion to restore the excess profits tax of 15 percent is also noted but unlikely.

Washington Truman Congress

Taft Announces Candidacy for U S President

Senator Robert A Taft of Ohio formally announced his candidacy for the 1948 Republican presidential nomination calling the race wide open He designated Clarence J Brown as preconvention campaign manager and Ohio plans to hold a May 4 primary for its 58 delegates Also noted are calls of support from across the country and a westward tour shaping expectations

Associated Press Washington Senaor Robert A. Taft Ohio Taft Bred J. Johnson Ohio Republican State Committee Senate Clarence J. Brown Ohio State Committee Philadelphia Winnner

Scheduled Address to Nation on Air Tonight

Broadcast over all networks will analyze critical economic conditions. Legislators will consider three point program.

Truman calls for November 17 special session

Washington reports the first open criticism of President Truman's plan to convene Congress on November 17 to address a billion-dollar European emergency and domestic price concerns. Rep Halleck condemned the move for bypassing Congress, while officials outline a three-point program including foreign aid and Marshall plan considerations.

Associated Press Washington Truman Congress Rep Halleck R-Ind Europe Thwill Dinself Washingtev Trunuy

Duff slams Democratic bid to elect mayor in Harrisburg speech

In Harrisburg, Governor James F. Duff dismissed Democratic efforts to command the Finninsbure May mayoral race after John B. Peters, running as an independent Republican, was named Democratic nominee following Dr J Ellwood Humuel’s withdrawal. Peters drew surprising support before Claude-Roberts’s GOP nomination victory, Duff told 2,000 rallygoers that the maneuver was political hocus-pocus and a fact. He urged interest in the outcome and stated his Republican allegiance during the Dauphin County gathering.

Harrisburg Finninsbure James F. Duff John B. Peters J. Ellwood Humuel Peters

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