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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1947

Page

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White House study seeks Europe aid while controlling inflation

About 90 business and labor leaders met in Washington for an off the record study urged by the White House on aiding Europe without fueling U.S. price rises. Senators Connally and Malone signaled support for stopgap measures ahead of a November session, while the Federal Reserve urged merchants to retain consumer credit controls to curb inflation and avoid lowering supplies.

Associated Press Washington White House Europe Tork Cornally D-Tex Foreign Relations George Malone R-New Connally Congress Pond Malone Sie Truman Ped John R. Steelman State Marshall Commerce Heriman Agriculture Anderson Merny Ford Winthrop W. Aldrich Chase National Bank of New York Harey Bulls General Mills Prank W. Abrams Shaidayd Oi New Jersey John Franklin United States Lines Paw Hotter Committee For Lecee James Ouray George Meany A. E. Lyons Railway Leabor Executives Association Federal Reserve Board Prio Inw

Scranton Attorney Seeks Sentence Extension in Tax Evasion Case

Harrisburg Oct 21 District Judge James Alger Peto ordered Scranton attorney John Memola to state service at the end of a three year sentence he is serving for tax evasion. The judge, visiting from Portland Ore, also directed the acquittal of Miller A Johnson of Lewisburg son of former Federal Judge Albert W Johnson on related charges.

Assuer Harrisburg James Alger Miller A. Johnson Lewisbure Albert W. Sohngob

$200000 Fire At Franklinville Damages 'Associated Press' Report

A large fire in Franklinville caused by an exploding boiler destroyed a mill and damaged nearby structures. The blaze, fueled by wind, injured several workers slightly and destroyed thousands of tons of feed. Fire crews from multiple towns fought the blaze but prevented spread to surrounding homes and businesses.

Franklinville Biieotville Deivan Spriitville Isetina Sala Inawon Tught Maines Mathias

Five Injured In Auto Wreck Near Clymer

Three people treated at Corry Hospital after a two-vehicle collision three miles north of Clymer near a side road. Alfred W. Lord and son James Lord of Cambridge Springs plus Wilbur Shepard of Cassadaga were discharged after minor injuries. The Bateses of North East reported blindness as the cause. damage to both cars totaled several hundred dollars.

Corry Noo Abe Olyvier Coleen Lord Cambridge Springs Wilbur Shepard Cassadaga Alfred W. Lord James Lord Booth Corry Hospital Harry Stevens Clyme F. Bates North East Clymer Bates Yelivle

Trucks Wrecked in Collision In Centerville

State Police report a Saturday collision in Centerville involving three trucks. Harald Rose of Spartansburg and Clair Post of Centerville attempted to pass while moving opposite directions, causing the Rose truck to sidespin into Clair Post’s vehicle, which then struck a parked truck owned by W. Fielding. Damage exceeds $550 with no injuries.

Centerville Hay Harald Rose Spartansburg Clair Post RD. 4 Cpnterville

Three die in apartment fire in Newark building

A mother Mrs Calle Holliuts aged 42 her 18 month old daughter and her deaf mute niece perished in a four story brick dwelling at 32 Hillside Place Newark New Jersey. The mother reportedly gave birth to a still born child during the blaze. Authorities note a tragic loss with details continuing to unfold.

Corry Plants Begin Layoffs and Cut Overhead in Region

Corry plants started layoffs cutting 85 to 90 workers over the past week as firms trim non essential overhead by removing unproductive staff. State Employment head Stewart Long says former workers should find other jobs despite ongoing demand in the area. If steel were available at fair prices the Corry Jamestown plant could hire nearly 100 more laborers to meet order backlogs.

Taday Gorry Stewart Long Fis Tharming Pere Une Corry-Jameston Mig Plu

Russia Drops Warmongering Charges at UN Assembly

Lake Success Oct 27 Russia today moved to the United Nations to condemn alleged warmongering. A seven nation committee considered counter-proposals from Australia, Canada and France while the United States opposed the resolutions. Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Yashinsky was defeated 29 to 12 as the committee refused to send the Russian proposal to drafting subcommittees, dimming Kremlin hopes. Delegates awaited a Russia suggestion on Palestine seeking a veto cautious Security Council action and independence for Jewish and Arab states through partition.

Tres Lake Russia United Nations United Suites Grewse Turkey UN Assembly Austrauia Canada France United States Pilin Andrei Yashinsky Kremlin Palestine Holy Land Security Council

New York pays tribute to war dead in memorial day

New York honored 6281 war dead with a harbor tribute and mass services in Central Park attended by up to 400000, as the posthumous Medal of Honor recipient was carried on a caisson and chaplains of Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish faiths led memorial rites. In Philadelphia and Camden, thugs cracked vaults and looted about 11000 dollars from Brock Lunch Service and other sites over the weekend.

New York City New York Europe New Maurioland Joseph VY Connelly Mrr Trst Central Park Philadelphia

Clymer Man Fatally Hurt In Train Crossing Crash

Lawrence J. Maxwell of Clymer died at Corry Hospital after his 1930 Chevrolet coupe was struck by Pennsylvania Railroad No 981 southbound train near the Antinur Town farm. Maxwell, age unspecified, had driven to fetch water for his home. he died about three hours after the collision. State police and the coroner investigated. funeral plans were announced for Maxwell, who left a daughter Mrs Crandall of Mayville and a son Richard Maxwell of Rochester.

Clymer Corry Hospital Pennsylvania Railroad New Yorke Lawrence J. Maxwell Dewth Buffalo Oi City Pennsylvania Limact Riit Spitzer Glymer Corry Unin Mr. Maxwell Sam Clymer Sally Wrips Antinur Bersat New York Coroney Dall Crandall Mayville N.Y Richard Maxwell Rochester

Clipper Last Heard From During Rain Lashing Wind Storm

Greek Air Force reports a Swedish Air Lines transport with 44 aboard including two Americans crashed on Mt Hymattis southeast of Athens. Wreckage located. one mover seen, possibly a shepherd. Americans aboard named Wariner and Miss Rush. Plane en route Istanbul to Rome, last contact at 2 p.m. BST.

Associated Presa Athens Greek Air Force Mt. Hymattis Athens Atemen Wwneek— Age ABA Stokholm Sali Kenneth Ohn Doty Uh Tall Mr. Wariner Miss Rush Wuneau Alaska Ketchikan Annelfe

England Train Wreck Kills 21 in UK Rail Disasters

Rescue teams comb wreckage near Goswick England after Edinburgh to London express derailed killing at least 21 with 10 or more injured. The crash happened on a tracks under repair beside a golf course. several carriages overturned as passengers were evacuated to emergency hospitals. Britain has suffered multiple rail disasters this year raising the toll.

Goswick England Britain Allways Edinburgh Scotland Dtlv Croydon M1 London Saturk

Incendiary Brush Fire Probed in Beaverdam

Firefighters battled an incendiary brush blaze near Beaverdam yesterday and today, aided by forest foresters at Walters. Crews worked to control flames threatening Bull Acres and nearby lands, with an estimated cost at Bull Acres area. The cause remained under investigation as authorities sought to prevent a recurrence of such fires in the region.

Noroaers Lovell

Lawson Held In Contempt By Probers

Associated Press reports Lawson, writer, held in contempt by the House committee after defying questions about alleged ties to communism. Subcommittee chair Stripping says the panel may seek a contempt citation, with penalties including fines and possible imprisonment. Lawon refuses to answer, citing invasion of privacy and questioning authority. The House debate recalls past refusals on committee subpoenas.

Associated Press Washington Mn-Auerleayy Advillas John Howard Eawson Stripling Lawson Divine Thomas Livex Congress

Adult Classes Start Tonight in Hatch Building

Evening extension courses conducted by Carry school’s Vocational Department begin at 7 o’clock with two offerings, one on shop math and the other on automotive mechanics. Registration remains open for those over 16, regardless of employment, urged to attend the first class tonight. advanced blueprint course requires more sign ups. In Porter’sville, Dr. Richard Rowse’s shotgun death being investigated by State Police and Butler County officials. coroner awaiting cause of death for Beaver County physician.

Hatch Vocational Department of the Carry Portersville Butler County Richard Rowse Beaver Sharles Deieler Woodshear Hearby Road

Communists in Fresh Attack on De Gaulle Plan

Paris reports a new Communist push against Charles de Gaulle as France heads to elections. De Gaulle denounces municipal voting shifts and calls for laws to secure a parliamentary majority. Rally for the French People wins the most votes but no party gains a clear majority, while Communist comments warn of power struggles and strikes loom.

Associated Press Paris Charles la Giwalled Prance National Assembly Be Gaulle de Gulley Poole RPF Lnger Bat Aimé Lorimend Borte Communist Parity de Gaulle Prince's Edouard Her Vint Son

Stolen Car Recovered Near Corty Farm

A Buick automobile stolen from West Pleasant Street Thursday night was found abandoned in a barn at Cratle farm four miles from Corty. Paul Votpolis Andrew Cinkis and George Cratle located the vehicle Sunday afternoon and notified Corry State Police. The car was undamaged and the keys remained in the ignition.

Eyle Stanford County Corty Tobias, Corry R. D West Pleasant Street Cratle Paul Votpolis Andrew Cinkis George Cratle

Fires Under Control In New England Crisis

Report says three forest fires caused $32 million in damage across New England. Exhausted crews held the line as winds threatened rekindling. Maine arson chief notes three direct fires. a juvenile was confined for logging-yard arson. other suspects detained or released. Cross notes 2,800 homeless and 3,500 displaced.

New England Fortland Owl Jwurly All Fire Zone Joseph A. P. Plym Ehief Maine Lilt Ib Whiwesiet Bath Mathearson Akins Wheatiie New Hampshire Cormthan Rec Cross Red Crows Worley York County Everett S. Knight

Food production decline serious says council report

The International Emergency Food Council warns nine twin problems of food and dollar shortages abroad could trigger world economic collapse. The 1947 report notes crop year output will be well below prewar levels, with per capita supplies 2 to 3 percent lower than last year and nearly 10 percent below prewar production. It attributes uneven declines and says U.S. and Argentina have higher consumption while parts of Europe and Asia lag. The council distributes scarce foods to shortage areas. In a separate note, 16 year old Jack Hudson of Osceola Mills, Pa., died from injuries after a collision involving two bicycles and a car near Osceola Mills. two other youths were injured.

Arsncti Washington International Emergency Food Council D. A. Fitzgerald Do-Nation Emergency Council Philipsburg Jack Hudson Osorola Mills B.C Osceola Mills Robert Minewenser Bernard Osceola Mulla

Negro Died in Electric Chair at Rockview Prison

Lawrence Brown a 21 year old Philadelphia negro was executed in the electric chair at Rockview Penitentiary for the murder of a crippled shoeshine stand owner after a dispute over a dice game. He entered the death chamber at 12:31 a.m. and was pronounced dead three minutes later. He had shown no visitors or letters in his last day. The prison chaplain attended him and his burial was arranged by the prison.

Damen Brown

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