This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1947
Page
1
Readable fragment lists numbers and names with unclear context. Data shows 13 percent angling or tax figure alongside 154 4344 and names like Ren Reth and Iter Outir Ala. Unable to determine full event or entities due to damaged text.
Washington dispatch: Influential senators resist a special session to finance emergency Europe relief. Republicans Lee Millikin and leaders urge restraint while Democrats Lucas and Taft warn for President Truman to decide. White House aides say Truman not yet convinced. Marshall backs stopgap aid.
Globe columnist Roger W. Babson reflects on the death of a Gloucester officer named Michael after a boating accident. He argues that profit focus harms human values and warns business leaders against ignoring suffering in Europe while suggesting sharing and compassion could prevent another world war. The piece hints at broader themes of democracy, capitalism, and moral responsibility.
Nine year old Elmer Mitchell Jr was found safe and asleep in a haystack near his Route 18 home just north of Mystic Park after disappearing overnight. State police and county officers aided by sheriff Paul Babbitt prepared to form a search group as the boy left home at about 8 40 p m and was reported missing around 1 p m. His mother Mrs Ethel May Mitchell notified deputies of the recovery.
Harrisburg reports total $81,095,128 in federal and state funds available for health services over the next two years, a record high. E J MacNamara notes the figure surpasses prior years while 1945-47 saw $5.6 million for health. Legislature approved $20.25 million for general health services and continued $9.24 million for sanatoriums and drainage programs. Died in polio case in Bryn Mawr as 1 year old Ardmore child from Lower Merion football team era.
A young athlete, Thompson, suffered a spinal fracture during a jump at a primary market event. He was hospitalized after the incident and remains under medical care. Doctors say the injury will incapacitate him for several weeks.
Arrangements by the Business and Professional Women's Club of Corry announce a four program musical series at Corry High School auditorium starting November 5. November 21 December 4 and January feature John Hurley tenor Kruber Wather soprano and others in Music Portraits. Tickets available from club members.
A Ford taxi operated by Archie Willis skidded off Route 5 near Corry, striking a utility pole five miles west of the city. The crash caused about 200 dollars in damage, but the driver and passengers escaped injury as the vehicle shifted on a broken pin and slid into the pole after the cab veered on a sharp turn.
Across major markets declines were seen in butter hogs wheat corn oats and lard while eggs and beef remained steady or higher. Officials debated causes of the high cost of living with Commerce Secretary Haysman and New York Mayor O Dwyer proposing steps to ease prices amid resurgent consumer resistance. The Associated Press average of 36 wholesale commodities fell to 194.95 from 199.99, signaling a potential downward trend if pressures ease.
J Kenneth Spore industrial representative at the Department of Commerce spoke to Gary Chamber of Commerce members urging a united effort for Pennsylvania Week on October 19. Discussion centered on attracting a new industry employing women and possibly forming a corporation to build a suitable facility as the city seeks economic progress driven by local initiative.
Two Corry cases are to be heard when the Court of common pleas meets Monday. A trespass suit involves James Gorey and others over a collision at the intersection of South and South Center streets. A second trespass action names Bayton Hemme and the Kole Twicking Go in a claim arising from a nonfatal crash at the same location.
New York Sept 13 Frequency Modulation broadcasters urged by Rep. Reuris to arrange talks with Petrillo and the American Federation of Musicians over the ban on FM stations broadcasting popular net radio. Petrillo has refused to permit net programs to be rebroadcast over FM stations. Kearns proposes forming a committee to meet Petrillo and seek a settlement between the union and FM operators. Jane Withers and William Morse announce their engagement in Los Angeles.
A September crash left two Sparta youths critically injured and several more hurt as the vehicle rolled over on the highway. Investigating authorities and family members from the surrounding area were notified, with residents and local officials awaiting further updates on the condition of Richard and Norman.
AAP report describes conflict between the AFL and labor law compliance. Jonn vewish claims members and leadership push the Communist Party link, risking NLRB actions. CIO, CTO, and APL factions debate affidavit requirements and potential expulsions as Boston convention nears.
Officials call the Sparta Community Fair the largest in its 18 year history with 3000 visitors judging exhibits and visiting midway concessions. Tonight features an ox roast at 7 PM and a closing program with special entertainment and fireworks at 10:30 PM as judging continues and awards are tallied.
In Chicago on September 13, federal grand jury proceedings target several large meat packing firms cited by an American Meat Institute spokesman as witnesses in price investigations spanning the grain, housing and meat industries in the Chicago area. Midwest Republicans plan a cohesive regional slate for the 1940 Republican Convention in Philadelphia. The United States and China are expected to formalize aid totaling about 60 million dollars in post UNRRA relief before month end. Japan eyes broad Allied attendance at the forthcoming peace conference as Premier Katayama signals full preparation.
Donald Parr of Wattsburg was found not guilty of aggravated assault in the Halloween shooting at Rares farm. The case, long-standing, was disposed of in Erie county court with Farr ordered to pay court costs. A youth group had allegedly harassed Parr before the incident and a bullet was removed from a foot.
London Sept 13 Thirteen nations at the Paris economic conference plan to study a customs union and self help move under the Marshall Plan. Britain France Italy will invite the Soviet Union its two republics and twelve other nations. The aim is free trade among members and a common tariff policy toward non members.
Delegates are instructed by Marshall to receive a specific assignment for the assembly session and to expect the United States to take a firm stand on Balkan and Palestine problems. The directive emphasizes unified policy directions and bold action in these international matters.
Secretary of State George C Marshall arrives in New York to direct a 10 member U N delegation for conferences on the Balkans Palestine and the veto at the General Assembly. Washington aims to outline US policy and assign experts to key issues while seeking a peaceful settlement of the Anglo Egyptian dispute and British withdrawal from Suez Canal postings.
Joseph Raczkowski reports cashier’s checks totaling 13 500 stolen en route from Buffalo to Detroit. The checks were mailed to his bank by the thief, one for 9 000 and another for 4 500. The bank will return the checks to Raczkowski after they are recovered or mislaid.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.