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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1947

Page

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Florida Faces New Storm Threat From Hurricane Swirl

Storm warnings spread along southern Florida as a second tropical disturbance neared the Keys with 50 mph winds on a northward path. New Orleans and the Everglades brace for floods as authorities report rising waters, missing persons, and ferried families.

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Parachute Jumps Called Off By High Winds

High winds at Holder and Stormes airport canceled a double parachute jump by Gerald Thompson and Jack Foley. Wind velocity reached about 35 miles per hour, raising injury risk and prompting organizers to abort the event. Japan to Build Vessels for Russia. Tokyo reports Japan signed a contract to build 100 Wonder tugboats and 5 barges for Russia, to be delivered for use in Sakhalin harbors.

Hhoder Stormes Gerald Thompson Jack Foley Japan Tokyo Bent Russia Allied Foreign Trade Livision Sakhhalin

Tetanus Serum Flown To Aid St Marys Woman

An emergency airlift delivered tetanus serum to St Marys to treat Mrs Haser, hospitalized with a bloodstream infection. Troopers relayed supplies from nearby counties while Pittsburgh company airlifted a second shipment to replace exhausted serum at the county hospital.

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Grain and Livestock Prices Sink Across Markets

Prices for grain and livestock continue sharp declines with wheat futures tumbling as much as 82 cents per bushel. Hoover warns of a grim food year and urges voluntary rationing while calling for broader cooperation among farmers, exporters, and government to stabilize prices. Proposals from League of Women Voters, Progressive Citizens, and American Veterans Committee push for congressional action to curb price spikes and ensure supply.

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Taft Seeks GOP Backing in Nevada

Taft faces Nevada trip as Senator Malone says Taft left a good impression on Republicans who heard his Reno speech and met with him in Tahoe. Malone stressed he wants Nevada’s nine GOP votes to back Taft at the national convention next June, signaling factional support amid Washington politics.

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Winds lash city as 50 mile per hour gusts damage lines

A storm with winds up to 50 miles per hour knocked out electrical and telephone service across the city. Libery Street and East Quimtuus Avenue saw heavy damage from falling limbs while about 40 street lights remained dark in the north side. Penelec reported outages in Spartansburg and Elgin areas as lightning struck lines. Temperatures fell about 30 degrees to 40 as rain totaled 0.82 inches overnight. Repair crews worked through the early morning but further line breaks were anticipated amid gale conditions forecast for today.

Plaridy Louisiana Penelec Spartansburg Elgin Nime Peneler Amiti Sity Pennsylvania

Ex Marine Sought in Isabella Mallon Slaying Case

In Philadelphia on September 22 authorities sought an ex Marine, George A Neill, as a key person of interest in the death of 12 year old Isabella Mallon. The torn decomposed body was found on a weed covered vacant lot near her home two weeks after she left with 50 cents to buy stockings. Detectives report the last person seen with Isabella was her uncle Neill and indicate she was likely murdered after being attacked.

Associated Press Philadelphia Polite George A. Neill Isabella Hanlon Bernard Mallon Carl Leann York Neill Malon California Pallee Harison Tsobella

Youths’ crow hunt ends with accidental shooting

Sylvester Klutchko, 14, of Wilkes-Barre, was wounded in the right leg by an accidental gun discharge during a crow hunting outing. Joseph Hupezey, 20, was driving the group in his car when the weapon discharged in his hand.

Wilkes-Barre Sylvester Klutchko Wilkes- Barre Joseph Hupezey

President Meets With Advisors Amid War Aid Debates

Washington reports President Truman convened his cabinet to discuss Europe aid and potential special sessions of Congress. Secretary of State Marshall, Lovett, Harriman, Royall, and Anderson attended brief forenoon talks, with further planning listed for an afternoon meeting to tackle international issues and domestic impact.

Washington Pruiman Congress Europe Marshall U.N New York Truman Agriculture Department of Marshall State Lovett Commerce Harriman Army Royall Anderson Harriman United States Royall Marshall, Anderson Harpinay John A. Sheelman

Civil Service Board Schedules Police Exam at City Building

The Civil Service Board will hold a municipal building exam at 10 a m Friday October 10 to fill the vacancy caused by Patrolman Al Allins resignation. Applications are requested from Weir and Ben Williams. the city clerk was instructed to request new examinations to form a list of qualified applicants. The city recently hired an eight man mail force to a temporary seven man status.

Civil Service Board Patrolmary al Allins Corry Civil Service Miniteipyl Shupe Weir Ben Williams Vity Prin City Council Ely Civ Service Board

Storm damage in Erie’s west side tops $25,000

Erie reports overnight rain and winds up to 60 mph damaging the west side. No injuries were listed, but garages were split, trees fell on cars, and essential services were disrupted. A Sky Way drive-in screen was blown over but did not endanger occupants.

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Britain Warns On Peace Of World In UN Assembly

Sept 22 New York Britain warned any attempt to levine fares will erode world peace with hideous consequences. British Minister of State McNeil urged the UN to heed a strong policy statement against Soviet intransigence while denouncing Moscow. United States solidly backed by Britain in the widening U S Soviet conflict at the Assembly.

Associated Press Nsw Britain Mestor McNeil United Nations Assembly United Kingdom Russia Moscow New York United States U. S Hepler McNelt McNelt Russ Ehartes Tomert McNell Scemd Rus Aub Poland sShobil Hdvd Marshalls Korea Rus Uw Mineeltys Missy Bor Ifialiwi Andre Y. Vishineky Freien Missister American Association Tor Chifal Genersk Assembly Weryitud Wishinsky Vishinsky

Prewar Prices Satisfy City Meat Shopper

A Pennsylvania shopkeeper advertises meat at prewar prices, offering beef chuck rib roast and lamb chops at 39 to 49 cents per pound. He explains he buys not the best cuts and coins his own wholesale deals while drawing a steady customer stream.

Ricker Wilta Chem Debland Hlekert

Scouts Attend Mead Park Camp in London Post

About 50 Boy Scouts from District Three, Washington Trail to be earned during a weekend program at Mead Park. The event featured a carried fire crew games and a ceremony presenting Jack Winlelead of Corey with his Haghe badge. The outing coincided with broader news from London regarding Palestine partition talks and shifts in Middle East policy.

Tsyagsnoritom Press London Ayub Office Wild Mike Utah Tveurnrs U. Ty Arthur Creech Jones Ler Pine New York Britain Palestine Yemen Damascus Boy Scouts of Washington G. N. Dister Cornwell

Congressman Weds Parkston in Seventy-Year Romance Union

Ren James B. Vii Zandt, a congressman from Ps., married Esther Metsenhosider, a former Army nurse, in a ceremony Sunday. The couple began their romance in 1946 at a veterans convention, after meeting in Parkston on a prior date.

Weds Parkston Ren James B. Vii Zandt R-Ps Esther Metsenhosider Mary Haie

Three Killed in Area Train Car Truck Accidents

Three men died in area traffic incidents over the week. Andrew George Crispen 43 was struck by an Erie freight car near Verings County Steurorerk station after stepping from an auto. funeral set for Tuesday. Richard Ackerman 14 of Baker Nesing project died in a crash while riding with others near Celordn. coroner cites loss of control as cause. Howard Culver 27 of East Randolph died from a skull fracture after a crash on wet pavement when his truck hit a utility pole in Jamestown. driver Jack Catolano 34 of Westfield injured.

Prenklin Jamestown N.Y Randolph, M Andrew George Crispen Erie Steurorerk Verings Crispen Stalloey PF Cunningham Buchanan Funeral Home Richard Ackerman Baker Super Nonsing Project Tanestown Wits Sabrnday Contol West Elltoast Neue Shimostown Was Mantey Mill Floyd Panche Celordn Samuel T. Bowers Uar Howard H. Culver East Randolph N. Y Jamestown Hospital Rewie 17 Tast Second Avenue Culver Westfield Jack Y. Catolano

Worst drought in 100 years hits Germany

Germany faces its worst drought in a century crippling the economy in the American zone. Generals Clay says hydroelectric output falls 22 percent and crops drop 20 to 40 percent while inland water transport halves. The report cites 17,000 open railway cars missing from the Soviet zone and notes efforts to offset with empty closed cars.

Freda Berlin Germany Lucius D. Clay Clay Jlocomotive Russia

16 Nations Sign Pledge In Paris To Help Selves

Associated Press reports in Paris that Western Europe agreed on a four year self help plan and asked the United States for 19.33 billion dollars to stabilize economies, expand production, and restore postwar trade. The plan aims to reach 1950 targets, including production recoveries and currency stabilization to avert catastrophe if funds fail.

Paris Associated Press Europe United States Representa Wve Exparts Airek Tland Transport Ian Int Heets Ny Belle Europa

Corry Man Elected In County Organization

Erie County minor bipartisan group held its annual officer election with Oscar Dicks Harborresie named president Melvibr Campbell Corry as vice president Florence Rizner Albion as secretary and LB Cushman North East as treasurer The next meeting is set for October 2 at 7 p.m. in the municipal building Corry plans a luncheon following the session

Erie County Dudioiaty Off Cers Oscar Dicks Harbor Eresie Melyisr Cabbett Corry Florence Rizner Albion LB Cushman North East Municipmd Cacry Onober

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