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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1947
Page
4
Senator Taft launches a Western tour on September 8 to gauge public sentiment for a possible run at the Republican presidential nomination. He defends the Taft Hartley Act as correcting abuses while facing union opposition over its free press provisions and corporate newspapers worried about editorial rights.
The article discusses the origin of the name Elgin linked to a 17th century Scottish psalmist, notes a planned new State Police officer at the corry Lawrence Park barracks, and reports on local business moves, real estate transfers, entertainment events, and community happenings in Cory and Jamestown areas including a Ramses of public notices.
Deming Ol Hite and Brigham Hardware install a 6 inch stroke single acting cylinder pump capable of 425 gallons per hour at the west end burial ground well. The 168 foot deep well should help maintain grounds during dry spells and keep them in good rendition.
The article notes public and parochial schools opened with 1461 pupils enrolled as classes resumed. Fire crews contained a blaze at the Haniel Clark Company plant after quick action by workers. Obituary mentions Jamies Contra dying at his East Hond Street home after months of illness. Traffic accidents occurred during a quiet Tabor Day holiday with one serious injury on Union City highway.
The page asks seven quiz questions about royal marriage plans for Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey. It mentions wartime context and references to the British host week, social figures, and related awards.
When registration for the 1947 48 term is completed more than 300 students are expected to fill classrooms and laboratories. To handle the rise the academy departments receive new equipment and additional housing facilities are being built.
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