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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1947
Page
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Secretary of State George C. Marshall urged the United Nations to reverse the widening political and economic crisis in a speech to the Assembly. He proposed a seven point plan, including a full time security council backstop to veto abuses, Greek border action, and Palestine partition support, framing US policy against Soviet influence.
September dispatches report Forrestal resigning as defense civilian head and new navy secretary taking oath at the Navy Department. New York coverage notes Foreign Minister Jaime Vorres Mudet urging reform of veto use at the United Nations General Assembly amid widespread calls against abuse. Missouri storm updates warn of evasive action if needed as the hurricane moves away from Florida. In China, reports say Lin Bost henge fury mobilizes forces near Nanching with Nationalist reinforcements and Communist air activity along the Hankow region.
Protests against high food costs spread as households press for action. Cities including New York Chicago Wheeling and St Louis study or implement meatless days to curb rising prices while officials in Washington prepare measures. Chicago and St Louis leaders push discussions with industry to curb price hikes and probe possible price fixing.
A European outbreak of infantile paralysis spreads across Britain Germany Austria Belgium and Sweden with cases also in the Netherlands and Denmark. Britain reports the widest outbreak since 1912 with 445 cases by September 6, compared with an average of about 600 annually over the past 25 years.
Harold Stassen urged immediate nationwide voluntary food conservation and a special Congress session to enact the Marshall Plan. He warned shortages could trigger price spikes and economic instability next winter, calling for strong leadership and prompt European aid implementation.
In Santa Ana California on September 17 George Bud Gailwey, nicknamed Gollum, resumed testimony in the murder case of Louise Overell and her parents. He described buying 50 pounds of dynamite the day before the Newport Harbor explosion and claimed the Overells asked him to purchase explosives while denying his name on the sales slip. He outlined his plan to support Louise with a widow's estate and salaries, including payments to his mother for education, and said he and Louise planned to marry after their studies at Los Angeles City College and USC.
Milk price increase faces delays as Pittsburgh and Erie committees oppose. Pennsylvania Milk Control Commission plans to postpone hearings until testimony is heard. Board member says action may wait until minutes are reviewed. Milk price set at three costs plus one cent bottle deposit. Proposals would add one cent per quart, with distributors pushing for added cents on both bottle types.
Reports from Kyodo News Agency confirm at least 774 dead 158 injured and 2017 missing across 20 prefectures after the Tone River floods. New levee breaks threaten Tokyo suburbs while waters advance toward the eastern edge of the city. Two African soldiers of the First Division drown when their truck overturns near Oji. Prisoner Hangs Self in Dauphin County Prison Cell.
Washington Bent The Robuel N Dentuim general counsel of the Nutone Labor Relations Byare states the NLRB is weighing union appeals for a five week extension to file anti-statutory affidavits under the Hartley Act. Doles Denham notes thousands of noses pending before the NIRB may be dismissed without further hearing amid ongoing requests.
Erie County judge to hear the appeal of Paul Guth Friday morning in Erie County Court House. Attorney J Giuliante represents Guth who was found guilty by Police Magistrate M S Gobbeth after pleading altemath to a street fight on East Main Street. Guth was fined 50 dollars and costs. opponent adjudged not guilty.
Pittsburgh officials press Coast Guard to speed salvage of the Island Queen at Water Street wharfside after the September 8 fire. Safety Director Feh ley cites 19 dead or missing and urges dismantling the wreck to recover bodies, warn against insurance delays.
Senator Taft told Republican organizers in Los Angeles that jeering pickets outside the Elks hall may boost his prospects for the 1948 Republican nomination. He said the noisy session illustrated strong interest in advancing the party, and noted about 200 pickets lined the street. Inside, taft praised the crowd and indicated his campaign plans and party support.
New York Senator LaGuardia, 68, who served 12 years as mayor, collapsed at home last night and remained in grave condition today. Dr. George Buehrs said he fell into a deep stupor and could not be moved to a hospital. An operation for a panicked condition was reported last June.
A Coatesville Pa accountant Hans Herman Saunders appeals to the U S District Court to block deportation to Germany as an alien. He seeks derivative citizenship through his father whose 1842 Puerto Rico citizenship was revoked in a U S court decree.
Monster hurricane Chatt ed Mear tightens along the coast, driving thousands to flee from the Lowlands toward Palm Beach area. Peak intensity forecast as winds soar above 100 miles per hour around Fort Myers by nightfall, with residents bracing for severe conditions.
Miami dispatch describes a cyclonic tropical storm near Miami with winds up to 120 mph, forcing evacuations of Army airfields at MacDill and inland reassignment of B 29s. Refugees flood shelters along the east coast as the storm heads toward the Gulf of Mexico, threatening citrus crops and the Sebring region.
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