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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1947

Page

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Assembly Splits Into Two Antagonistic Groups

News notes the assembly dividing into sharply opposed factions as a hurricane subsides in northern Louisiana. A separate dispatch reports a Soviet charge against the United States fueling verbal clashes between Ukraina and Yugoslavia, with Gromyko failing to block Argentina's veto discussion proposal.

Corry Evening Journal Assembly Louisiana Ukraina Yugoslavia Gromyko Argentina

Bidault to Deliver French Basic Policy Speech Today

In New York, Georges Bidault prepares to present France’s basic policy speech as the United Nations debates deepens the U.S. Russia rift. The session sees Russia pressing for a U.N. condemnation of the United States as “warmonger” while other nations split on veto reform.

Bidault Associated Press New York Georges Bidault United States Rassia France Hussia United Nations Russia U.N. Assembly Andrei ¥i Vishinsky Ukraine Yugoslavia Assembly Andrei A Gromyko Security Council Soviet Union George C. Marshall Gromyko Poland Tidis China Trance Trygve Lie Asembly Kuhata Poreien George Bidault Mauke Feaice Hector McNeil Britain

Small Towns Hold Most Inj Opportunity

A late 1930s commentary discusses urban life’s costs for residents of smaller towns, urging caution for young families. It contrasts city life’s loneliness, poor housing, and moral concerns with small towns’ perceived virtues, while warning of rapid urban growth and looming national threats. The piece signals a shift toward rural optimism amid warnings about population concentration and future atom-age threats.

Corry City Ordinance Under Legal Challenge

Erie County court heard the appeal of Paul Gull of Corry challenging Corry's ordinance penalizing disorderly conduct. Guth faced disorderly conduct charges from a street fight on the 18th. Alderman M. S. Cobbett and Judge Burton Laub upheld fines and suspended payment pending further appeal.

Corry Attheney J Jgliante Erie Paul Gull Guth Didy Elven Cobbett Burton Laub Jullante

City Registration Held Next Week for Voters

A registration drive will be conducted in the city next week to register changes of address and new voters before the November election. Miss Mary Dempsay and Mrs. Lloyd Stowe will serve as registrars at the Municipal Building on Thursday September 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

Mary Dempsay Lloyd Stowe

Price Drop In Grains May Result In Consumer Relief

A potentially lower grain price may ease consumer costs as Secretary of Agriculture Anderson and officials discuss trends in Chicago and Washington. He notes hope for a realistic price decline, while ruling out federal rationing and weighing voluntary programs against broader controls.

Aden Imore Toudaldole Ema Vasily Anderson Senorters Chicago Washington Uit Prague Vie Wien

Rex Theatre Renovation Completed After $30,000 Upgrade

Rex Theatre finishes a 16 week remodeling costing $30,000. The entire venue was rebuilt with new seats and carpeting, aqua marine wall tones, indirect lighting, and removed pillars for clear sightlines. Front marquee modernized and lobby enlarged, candy room remodeled. Manager Reels Burns says the project brings Rex on par with leading theatres in the state.

Rex Helles Enoughout le Country Aedding C. BR. Picard Jak Sso Buel Wxenaire Burns

Express Strike Triggers Corry Embargo on NY Shipments

A complete embargo on all Corry bound Railway Express shipments to New York and metro area was ordered yesterday afternoon. Local office head J F Needham mourned the move as a teamsters strike over wage gains and hours cuts from 44 to 40. No shipments will be accepted for New York City Jersey City Hoboken Weehawken Staten Island or Long Island destinations. The embargo affects all express services under the agency.

Point New York J. F. Needham APL New York City Jersey City Hoboken Weehawken Staten Island Abr

Freedom Train Display Heads Toward Titusville and Erie

A OCR garbled notice notes the Freedom Train touring the nation this week. The railway caravan is expected to display in Titusville, Erie, and nearby cities, aiming to raise public interest in modern housing histories and local developments.

Reedom Titusville Oi City Erie Foundant 4

LaGuardia Dies After Public Service In New York

Fiorella A. LaGuardia age 48 former three time New York mayor and former director general of Tara died after a coma at home. Mayor O Dwyer called his death a loss to city state and nation praising his unselfish devotion to public welfare. He collapsed at home and died at 7 28 a m with family and physician present. The diminutive reformer known as The Little Flower The Hat or Butch was famed for blunt style and multilingual appeals during campaigns and office. Earlier report includes a separate notice on Pennsylvania Rail Road discontinuing service between Cresson and Punxsutawney with a 20 day implementation.

New York Fiorella A. LaGuardi TARA Jenver Wich Walliam O'Dwyer O'Dwyer Tully Nis LaGuardia George Baehr Butch

Taft Urges Price Fight Amid Mood Downturn

San Francisco reports Senator Taft warns high prices threaten economy and long term recovery as talks pivot to reclamation and relief. He tells reporters the level may ease only with sustained effort, foregrounding voter concern over living costs and public policy.

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Cash and Bonds Lost in City Pocketbooks

Local residents report losses of cash and U.S. Savings Bonds totaling about $700, with at least one purse containing a New York state driver license and other items. Victims include Waller Bowers and Donna Wisner, who describe a black plastic purse lost near North Geiler and Washington streets with no clear clue to recovery.

R. D GeelerdAy U.S Rogers Frank Page Corey Asl New York State Donna Wisner New North Geiler Washington Steels

Bank Bandit Draws 12 Year Prison Term

Robert W. Fox age 58 began serving a 12 year sentence after pleading guilty to holding up the Beaver Springs National Bank in daylight. He fled in a car that crashed into a tree near McChure, following the robbery in Beaver Springs, Lewis County.

Lewisburg Robert W. Fox Ates Beaver Springs National Bank Tewisbour U.S Feetterote VW. Poller Suge Pollmer Ild Fox Fox Beaver ‘Springs McChure

Truman Consults Policy Makers In World Crisis Talks

President Truman huddled with policy chiefs in Washington as a UN Assembly push and quick European trip loom. Marshall warned of a crisis delaying Congress reassembly, while State Secretary Marshall coordinated diplomacy and security measures.

Mount Meta Hvis Luchert Maastiall United Nations Assembly Tapi Tamarrow Marshall Congress New York U.N. Assembly

Two New Charges In Corry Liquor Raid

Two new informations filed by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board allege that Albert Magilarditl and Carl Chipiuusay supplied beverages without proper licenses at a club. The charges claim distribution of liquor occurred without the required permits and that the sale times violated licensing rules. Both men face charges and are to appear in Cobber's office next Wednesday for further action.

Corry Pennsylvania Wr Control Board Til Thuysay Albert Magilarditl Carl Chipiuusay B.C. Brady Magliavditl Iis Pens Swilluu Chivlenzio Brady Willy Cobber

Fresh strife hits motion front amid war fears

Michison's governor opposes using National Guard as strikes rage for three months. At Manta Peru night a U S Army transport crash leaves wreckage spotted and possible personnel. Bridges urges that U S and British documents be annexed to Germany to share costs, while Britain asks the U S to bear a larger bill.

Associated Talim Front Michison Gard Manta U. Army Tuzon

North American XP-36 jet fighter developed for Air Force

The United States Air Force announced a new jet propelled fighter, the XP-36, under test at Muroc Army Air Base California. Officials described a radically designed craft with a swept wing and tall tail, claiming it appears somewhat different from the ten fighters currently in service.

Washington United States Air Force Muroc Army Air Base California

Police Crack Down On Motor Scooters

Police in the area are enforcing traffic rules on motor scooters and motor bicycles. Officers report more than 50 such bikes in the county and Winkly, with violators facing the same penalties as other vehicles until compliance improves.

Blale Pollow Mulan

Bid To Repair Route 6 Bridge

An Erie contractor A Fagenmeyer Co submitted the low bid of 87789 for repairing the Route 6 bridge near Wayne, four miles west of Conn. The State Highways Department noted it was the sole bid and had not decided on acceptance. A washout caused the concrete spar to fail, triggering the bridge collapse at the east end before a temporary fix was made.

A. Fagenmeyer Erie Wayne Fowy- Mp Cony Wivs

Relief Drops As PA Relief Rolls Hit Peacetime Low

Harrisburg reports reveal Pennsylvania relief rolls at peacetime lows with about 200000 dependents on public assistance, down from over 600000 before World War II. Secretary Robbins links the drop to strong employment, noting more than 4.2 million in-state workers, the highest on record.

Harrisburg Reller Pennsylvania Department of Public Assistance Franke A. Robbins Gobbins Kay~ Stone Commonwealth Robbins

Property Loss Great Yet Largely Untold In Blustery Toll

A Gulfport Biloxi area disaster leaves 13 dead and over 500 injured as devastating winds continue along a northwesterly path. Authorities describe property losses as immense and mounting while search and rescue operations persist across affected communities.

Gulfport-Biloxi

Hurricane Blasts Gulf Coast Leaving Dozens Dead

A Caribbean born hurricane sweeps the Gulf Coast causing widespread damage and at least fourteen deaths across Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi while marching toward northern Louisiana Texas and Oklahoma with heavy rain and strong winds. The storm’s center nears Shreveport with gusts up to fifty miles per hour. officials warn of continuing danger as cleanup begins and weather officials track the system.

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Driver Arrested on Drunk Count After Collisions

Lyle Johnson of Corry was arrested by city police after his car allegedly struck a parked truck near Damon's Sunoco on North Center Street and another vehicle near the Cory Hospital. Officers say Johnson refused to prove he had been driving and was held on a drunkenness charge. The truck belonged to the service station and the second car to Arthuruck son of Columbus Avenue.

Lyle Johnson Corry M. D Damon Sunoco North Center Street Cory Johnsim See Owe Arthur Juckson

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