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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1947
Page
1
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President Truman plans a cabinet meeting to discuss the general food cost situation as Western Europe requests more aid. He aims to decide on the approach to the issue, with signals a special session of Congress may be needed. Senators and reps weigh price controls and rationing options amid high costs and speculation.
Allied commission plans prompt distribution of part of 830 million pension of gold seized from Germany to aid European finances. Lovell says US Britain and France will restore gold looted by Nazis to countries of origin.
Delano urges state banking commissioners to curb credit expansion by 9,590 institutions. He pledges to use persuasive powers and supervision to prevent inflationary pressure and stabilize the financial system, addressing fears of undue growth in loans and deposits.
Warren Sept 24 Three oil workers were injured or killed when a derrick collapsed at a well nine miles from TidioUte. Dead is Jack Deshiver 38 of Tiehone. Other victims are John Byers 29 Grand Valley with back injury and Harley Copland of Tie saute with injured foot. The men were attempting to free a stuck tool from the well when the structure gave way. The site is owned by Minger Oil Company and the injured were taken to Warren Hospital and homes.
In Trieste free territory on September 24 about 12 000 workers walked out in a general strike ordered by the Communist led Sindacato union to oppose the Allied military government suspension of six of its members. The strike was only partly successful with stores and streets half open while civil police protected the area. Nine union members were arrested for assaulting and intimidating workers who refused to join.
The Iron Age reports steel stocks remain far below normal across U.S. plants. Demand still strong, with inventories unlikely to balance soon. Experts forecast demand may outpace supply for months.
Senator Taft faced boos and heckling in Seattle as a demonstration blamed on Communists disrupted his appearance. A bandaged Taft, injured during a car door incident, defended the Taft Hartley Act and accused labor leaders of misrepresenting the law while union members left the auditorium amid shouting.
The first World War II dead to be returned to the Cory vicinity are due in early November. About 258,000 Americans killed overseas have not been recovered while 87,000 bodies may never be recovered. In total around 250,000 have been located, recovered, and identified. The Elmey C. Carter Post of the American Legion has formed a rifle squad to participate in funeral ceremonies for local burials.
A coast guard report says six fully armed Japanese anti shipping mines were blown onto a Miami beach during the Atlantic hurricane period. Official notes suggest the weapons may have traveled a long Atlantic route around Cape Horn, with routine beach checks underway after hurricane week.
Secretary of State Marshall is sending key aides back from Europe to report on the Paris Conference and European recovery needs. William L. Clayton and Lewis W. Douglas are among those returning. Myron C. Taylor is en route from Rome. The group aims to brief on a long-range recovery program and possible congressional action.
The Corry Memorial Hospital Association awaits a new Blue Cross hospitalization plan. Local subscribers are being mailed detailed descriptions of covered benefits and exclusions. Limited local hospital services will exclude oxygen beds electrocardiograms physical therapy and certain labs, while penicillin sulfa drugs and some vitamins will be provided. Hospital officials delay full contract until insurers publicize new benefits for Corry members.
Mystery surrounds Dr Rudolf Paul premier of Thuringia in the Soviet zone. An unconfirmed American source suggested Paul may be held in the American zone but Army Intelligence denied the premise.
Eight defendants charged in a liquor raid were ordered held for court after a three hour hearing. The district attorney and counsel for the defense discussed plea options as judges set bail at $1,000. Proceedings included testimony from various witnesses about selling beverages on Sunday and liquor law violations. Deliberations delayed by defense counsel requests, with trial date tentatively set for next week.
Three miners were killed at the No 9 Coal Company mine in Hughestown while opening a new chamber. Victims were Michael Dun lingam 44 Scranton Beak Burek 59 Duryea and Joseph Meresky 34 Old Forge. Bernard Trafpark 30 Dilkyen escaped after leaving the working area. State mine inspectors launched an immediate investigation.
The Senate studies a single defense head proposal linking army navy and air force under a unified commander. Advocates say it would consolidate strategic control in the president, while critics warn of unclear lines between services and possible confusion in responsibilities and command.
Washington dispatch reports House Committee on Un-American Activities opening a three day hearing led by Chairman J. Parnell Thomas to probe entry and stay of alien Communists. Witnesses include Hanns Eisler and former State Department official Orson Welles. Eisler’s visa, Austria origin, and Eisler’s stay are to be explained as well as possible pressure on his behalf. Weather update notes heavy rain expected in Philadelphia region. Berlin reports first American casualty in epidemic, with Max Messmore and unit at Milltown hospital referenced.
A tropical storm moved north from the Caribbean toward the Carolinas, bringing heavy rain and high winds. Savannah reported 4.68 inches of rain in 24 hours with flooded streets, while Brunswick Georgia and Bilingswick saw rising waters and marooned residents rescued by boat. Weather centers logged winds around 50 mph as precautions limited travel and small craft were warned along the Atlantic coast up to the Chesapeake Bay and Delaware breakwaters.
Washington Sept 24 Army Navy Petroleum Board executive Vogel said it is nearly impossible for the armed services to obtain enough aviation fuel in the first half of 1948. He noted potential shortages in diesel fuel motor gasoline and other special fuels and said a conference with industry committees is likely to discuss meeting full military requirements. Robert E Friedman of Interior agreed the services are not satisfied with several petroleum products. An emergency plan will be developed.
The United States backed a Greek led and veto free security plan while Russia clashed over a proposed war question. Britain and France aligned with Western policy as Greece and Argentina backed U S favored revisions. Diplomatic observers note the division signals a pivotal session and possible shifts in cooperation on a new security framework.
A car and a truck were damaged yesterday one mile east of Klon City on Route 3 after a front end collision with a truck attempting a turn from a private drive. Clifford Tropaz of Chien City and Clifford Crocker of Union City were among the drivers involved. No injuries reported.
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