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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1947
Page
1
The readable text shows scattered figures and letters resembling a financial or accounting fragment. No coherent events, names, dates, or locations are clearly present to identify a specific person or organization.
Secretary of State Lib Marshall and Senator Van Denberg praised the new inter American security pact as a postwar model for world cooperation. They urged swift Senate consideration, saying the treaty lights the path for United Nations unity and disarmament, and shows how nations can promote peace amid a tense global scene.
Cyrus S Ching, named head of the Mediation and Conciliation Service, will work to curb labor unrest in shipyards and broader industry. He replaces prior labor official duties after a shakeup, while Taft Hartley era boards deny wider railroad and airline strikes. The 6 foot 7 inch former Rubber Company official prepares to take oath as head of the federal labor mediation agency.
The United Nations faces renewed debate on arms control as the Commission on Disarmament pins hopes on a unified program. Delegates discuss a single work plan, yet disagree on next steps amid pressure from smaller nations and calls to consolidate German proposals at the upcoming General Assembly.
Crawford county grand jury indicted Harvey Kellerman, 22, resident of Spartansburg, on two counts of involuntary manslaughter and one count of assault in connection with the death of his infant son at Corry Hospital. A nol pros was taken on voluntary manslaughter. Kellerman is jailed in Meadville awaiting trial.
State Police recovered a stolen Jeep near Bradford, Pa, after locating it with help from an interview at a farm in Keystone. A missing-driver case emerged when the vehicle was traced to Mary Woodward and connections tied to a past homicide involving Genevieve Cooney.
City officials approved a $22,000 loan to fund sewer and water projects amid worsening sewer overloads and water conditions. A survey will assess starting a new sewer from Wright down to Smith Street to alleviate backups and support the planned sewage disposal plant. The council also considered road speed enforcement, sidewalk barriers, and potential salary adjustments for council members while addressing a complaint about an open sewer in the Seema ward.
Anndated Press reports Rep Salakhers is pushing General Dwight D. Eisenhower as a Democratic running mate option. Smathers backs the idea, saying Eisenhower would make a wonderful ticket though Eisenhower indicated no mix of parties. The talk links Truman with a potential cross party pairing amid debates on presidential nominees.
Athens reports reliable informants say a broadened cabinet is being formed with Liberal and Populist support. Sophoulis demands premiership and control of key ministries for Liberals, Tsaldaris blocks, vote postponed to tomorrow as parliament splits.
A Soviet dominated party spokesman in Berlin confirmed a report that Dr Rudolf Paul, German minister president of Thuringia, is missing. The Telegraf said Paul left Weimar for Berlin and fled rather than being kidnapped, with his wife and two police officers also unaccounted. His car was last seen on the autobahn near Beelitz, and a car with his wife was found near Potsdam station in the Soviet zone. The treasury data follows in a separate note.
A scrambled report notes city posts lack candidates for county assessor as residents plan campaigns. The text mentions unopposed city posts for city officials and a possible school board race with several candidates, including names like Burns and Burns. The readable fragments show an anxious pre election atmosphere and speculation on turnout and competition.
The coroner ruled the death of 22 year old Jars We Clark in Genserville was not murder. Deputies found Clark’s body near Harmonshine and officials maintained lack of evidence of foul play after a four day investigation.
Bulletin from Pittsburgh reports 1,800 railroaders at U S Steel’s Pittsburgh district plants walk out after contract talks breakdown. Two unions representing subsidiary railroad employees stop work, halting production across plants. In London, British officials track ship movements bound for Palestine amid Jewish refugee relocation concerns as Northbound and Paducah vessels border Varna. In Southport delegates back government go slow on nationalizing Britain’s iron and steel industry. In Washington, Senator Vandenberg calls for a possible special session to address Europe’s economic crisis, pending presidential decision.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports CIO leaders delaying action on non-Communist affidavits ahead of a Boston convention. The issue arose after a bitter statement from CIO executive board following a meeting with CIO President Philip Murray. Full compliance remains unsettled as lawyers for NLRB discuss tightening measures and potential consequences for workers and employers.
Former WAC Captain Kathleen Nash Durant, 48, inches toward release after U S District Judge Ben Moore voided her court martial conviction for involvement in the $1.5 million Home Crown Jewels theft at Kyombers Castle in Germany. The judge ruled the court martial lacked jurisdiction as Durant was "an officer on inactive duty" and.will send a final order to be prepared for approval. Her husband, ex-Colonel Jack W. Durant, was sentenced to 15 years.
Paris Sept 0 Associated Press reports Prime Minister Ramadier secured confidence for the government’s plan to stabilize industry with 92 votes in favor and 48 against. The debate touched on continued support, labor concerns, and proposed financial aid measures affecting costs and employment.
The Sept 5 report shows steady to rising prices in most staples across U S markets with fresh fruits and vegetables holding steady while substitutes like spaghetti become common. Corn oats and other grains hit new highs at Chicago Board of Trade and traders warn of continued inflationary pressure on households.
A New York scientist reports the planned tests of the Russian KR serum for terminal cancer could lead to human trials after some mice cures in preliminary work. Another scientist reports no cures and only moderate effects from ER in mice over two years.
President Truman told Brazilian Congress he trusts in continued cooperation between Brazil and the United States. He framed the Western Hemisphere alliance as essential to development and peace, praising shared principles and urging steadfast support for the United Nations amid global postwar challenges. He spoke during the Inter-American defense conference in Quitandinha, stressing collective action to rebuild war-torn regions and ensure lasting stability.
Washington DC AFL leader George Harrison announced the Railway Express Agency agreed to a 15 percent hourly wage increase for 65 000 employees effective September 1. The deal mirrors the arbitration award given earlier to about 1 million railroad workers and averts a threatened strike over the pay raise.
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