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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1947

Page

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Congress Faces Higher Taxes or Inflation Choice

Rep Crawford of Michigan argues Congress must raise taxes to curb inflation while Senator O Mahoney advocates a revival of excess profits levies. The debate hinges on financing Europe’s recovery and controlling domestic prices amid a looming tax policy clash.

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Eighty Thousand Dollar Jewelry Robbery in Birmingham

In Birmingham Alabama on October 31 a bold jewelry heist netted between 75000 and 80000 dollars. Four to six bandits entered the downtown store after binding and gagging a jeweler and his family at their home and stealing keys to access the shop. Detectives call it one of the citys largest jewelry robberies. The owner Louis W Perry and Lt Ot Pierce described the plan as heavy and well organized.

Birmingham Ala Louis W. Perry Ot Pierce Dazing Snd Irei Perry Belind

Typhoon Strikes Manila Area Causes Severe Damage

Typhoon signals raised as Manila endures heavy damage from storm. Six ships and several islands report destruction while rescue efforts focus on Buittan Bay and coastal communities. At least 60 people feared dead and 24 000 residents affected in Manila and nearby towns.

Manila Manik Avis Nees Min- Aamilia Tve 270 Fini Philippines Foughter CWO Buittan Bay Auchipelagy Whch Massile Ely

Mayors to be chosen in 15 Western PA cities Tuesday

Fifteen Western Pennsylvania cities vote Tuesday on mayors while several counties pick judges. In Western Pennsylvania contests include Frank J. Gitting of DuBois a Republican and M Frank Gare of Arnold a Democrat as leading mayoral candidates. Other races occur in Altoona Johnstown Titusville Erie Uniontown New Castle Bradford Warren Sharon Oil City Monongahela Washington Greensburg and more.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Cal Western Pennsylvania Alleghieny Payette Westitoreland Wim Osce Ols Mills Ebensburg Clearfield Cowl McDonald Tn Washinelncouraty Apollo Leechburg Baden Rochester Altoofia Hollidaysburg Bellwood Greenfiald Lycaie Buller Chicort Sligo Clarion Knox Tadlana Homer Oily Titusville Erie Uniontown New Castle Bradford Warrell, Sharon Oily Monongahela Washington Greennburg

Prison Director Seeks Collins Return From Escape

Alabama officials press for the return of life-term prisoner James Collins, who escaped in 1936, fled to Pennsylvania, and built a building business with a family. The slain bank president Claude Hunt’s family and Collins’s relatives figure in the legal debate over sentencing and mercy.

Mene Mobile Aln Alabama Boswell James Robert Collin Shold Madama Debb Chronello Collins Claude D. Hunt Doylestown Pennsylvania Coline

French Premier Ramadier to reshuffle cabinet again

Parliament votes confidence narrowly as Ramadier faces pressure to remake his government within a month. observers note possible inclusion of Leon Blum or Paul Reynaud as tensions rise between center and far left.

Paris Qou Paul Ramadier Wooliyab Yyesterdiy Confidefierni Ramadier Leon Blum Yauty Paul Reynaud France Ramadier Sieimined Iie de Gaulten Vaslurday Remaddier

Army to Retain Surplus Goods Amid Policy Change

The Army plans to hold back about 5 billion dollars worth of surplus goods instead of selling them. War Assets Administrator Robert M. Littlejohn said current stocks will be kept to support military programs and later use for relief abroad and other national needs.

Associated Press Washington Oct Armed Services Mlijtary War Assets Robert M. Littlejohn Iso Europe Army Department Hind Littlejohn Varius

Poppy Day Event Planned by Legion for November 8

Corry ex servicemen gain access to two GL flight training options at Brokenstraw Airport with government sponsored costs for private and commercial licenses. Registrations begin this weekend at the Poppy Day sale venue.

Corry Renz | Ma Brokenstraw Corey Field Ula Renzina SATA America Havana Son Patricia Schmidt The Legion Auxiliary John Lester Mee Mildred Heenel Jack Jackson River Forest Audienets Court St Times

Wartime Pacific Allies In Reparations Dispute

A wartime Pacific reparations dispute involves Allied powers over postwar compensation. The Philippines demanded a larger share, while other nations argued over percentages of the total pool, with figures reaching into the tens of billions and years of negotiations cited.

Governor lifts hunting ban allows 30 day small game season

Harrisburg reports Governor James Dulr ends a straight ban on hunting due to dry forests and hazards. The 30 day small game season opens Saturday after rainfall reduces fire risk. State forests and parks reopen to visitors and fishing also resumes.

Mresy Harrisburg Fa. Qr Pennsylvania James H. Dulr Jitte Game Commission Commonwealth Dutt Dhe Commonwealth State

Fasier Terms On Installment Buying Hint

Washington brief notes easing controls on installment buying with a proposed federal policy change. Officials discuss down payments and repayment periods for autos, appliances, and machines, with inflation concerns and possible congressional action in November.

Warehouse Fire Causes 150000 Loss in Philadelphia

A five story warehouse owned by Sobel Tyner and Wiee Bo burned with £150 000 damage. Two other buildings suffered damage as flames, driven by a northwest wind, swept through the block. One American was injured. the blaze was started by an individual tied to the Sobel building.

Associated Pros Philadelpata Gul Central Philadeljtpia Sobel Tyner Wiee Bo Aller Wink Wat George J. Gallagher Agiaventlir Gobel Areman Joy Gallagher

City reads first paving bill to fund project

City Treasurer Irene Mitten released the initial payment to a bank for a project financed by a 48 thousand dollar loan. About 200 residents face a levy tied to paving costs, with dates set for assessments and a February plan to complete the work.

Starmer Cony Bill Fox Miss Mullen

Route 6 crash injures none on passing attempt

Two eastbound vehicles collided a quarter mile west of Union City as Oscar Owen of Union City and William Davis of Chicago tried to pass a truck. Both drivers were uninjured. the truck suffered $30 damage to its steering mechanism and the automobile was wrecked.

Rate Union City Oscar Owen Owens Chicago Mail

Pan American World Airways Sightwrecked DC-4 Found Near Ketchikan

Bulletin reports wreckage of a Pan American World Airways DC-4 located on Adunette island mountainside near Ketchikan Alaska after the plane vanished Sunday with all aboard. Army PR confirms Rep Bennett claim of 6% unread aggression incidents by Communists in Trieste. Frank Ty Creadon resigns as national building expediter to join a government project.

Associated Press Beauly Oct Pan America World Airways Aunette Island Ketchikan Maske Rome Trike Marion T. Bennett i-Mu U.S Trieste Washington Ty Creadon Creedon Teuman

Over 4 600 000 Pennsylvanians Eligible To Vote

Anoniat reports that 248 101 more residents were added to the eligibility rolls for the next general election after September primary registration drives. Republicans total 2 865 956 voters, up 195 175. Democrats 1 769 855, up 54 361. others 54 164, up 565. State total now 4 689 075, up from 3 374 in September.

Dante Harrisburg Pennsylvania Commonwealth

Unions Ignore Today's Deadline as Gasoline Prices Rise

Four major unions reportedly ignore a looming deadline while Standard Oil and other refiners raise gasoline prices by about four tenths of a cent to a quarter increase per gallon. Executives cited higher crude costs and pending fuel oil expenses as the main drivers behind the broader price hike.

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No Sugar Price Boost Expected

Sugar price controls end at midnight and grocers are unsure if a rise will occur. Interpretation suggests no immediate hike, with prior government pricing at about 10 cents per pound. Local residents and grocers debate hoarding and supply, but a sudden jump seems unlikely as stores report short supply delaying any move.

Laval Groves Corry

Oregon honors three leaders with state funeral plan

Oregon mourns Governor Earl Snell Secretary of State Robert Farrell Jr and Senate President Marshall Corbett after their fatal plane crash. A state funeral is set in Salem with half mast honors as Governor Hall assumes duties while offices face disruption and licensing delays.

Salem Ore Oregon Chamber of the State House of Representatives Earl Snell Robert S. Parrell, Jr Cigh Clifford Hogue Keepire Portland John Hubert Hall House of Representatives Secretary of State Hall Farrell Tiquor Control Commission Highway, Welfare and Unemployment Commissions State Attorney General's Office

Last Day Under New Labor Law To File Papers

Washington reports that four major labor unions appear to ignore the deadline for gaining legal status under the reorganized National Labor Relations Board. The unions seek exemptions from the Hartley Act requirements while others push to comply or face NLRB dismissal of pending cases.

Associated Press Washington Naonal Lebor Relations Board United Mine Workers Philly Murray Juco United Electrical, Radio and Machine Worley Lewis APL UMW CIO WLR NLRB A. DL Denny) Lewis Smd Hhenel Tike Lewis Murrays Ufficim

Hearst Magazines sue Good Housekeeping Shop

Hearst Magazines Inc files in Federal District Court against the Good Housekeeping Shop of Beaver Falls charging copyright infringement and seeking treble damages. The complaint alleges the shop uses the "Good Housekeeping" name in commerce with home goods and advertising.

Assocureu Reese Pittsburgh Hearst Magazines, Inc Meds Good Housekeeping Shop Tic Beaver Falls Whith Sélia Hougeholkd Ios Good Housekeeping

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