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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1947
Page
1
Fragmentary text describes a local scene with references to people and places, including possible names and venues. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but suggests a list of eateries or social spots and associated individuals.
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A new Balkans proposal calls for prompt action by the commission to maintain constant border watch and to press for a quick UN decision. The move aims to carry out the Truman Doctrine in Greece and shield the country from communist aggression.
The United Nations action scene centers on Security Council votes for Italy Finland and Soviet satellites Minigar Romania and Bulgaria. A Greek border issue looms as the US shapes a Balkans proposal to deter alleged Communist aggression and ease Greece's borders with Yugoslavia Albania and Bulgaria.
In Waynesburg Pennsylvania on September 25 attorney Anthony Marion argued before Green County Judge J. T. Hook that a deserted miner's wife should receive half of her husband’s 250 dollar monthly income to support herself and a child. The case highlights the new community property law and its possible use in marital disputes. A separate report notes the body of a train boy found by a hill in Blenfield district with autopsy pending.
Two crewmen died when a flash fire and blast struck a tanker offshore near Texas City. Witnesses said the explosion blew a man from his bunk as the Cedar maintained reached Texas City with reports of 700 dead in the larger disaster linked to April 16 and 17.
Mrs Martha Taft energized a Seattle audience with a speech urging voters to defeat President Truman in 1948. She accused the administration of hindering legislation, favoring travel companions in office, and promoting government favoritism. Senator Taft outlined a centrist foreign policy while avoiding hard isolationist or internationalist labels.
The House Un-American Activities Committee questioned George B. Messersmith and others over Eisler's stay in the United States. Eisler testified he joined the Communist Party in 1926 but was not an active member and said political demands did not affect his music. He admitted composing songs used by Communist groups and praised Stalin as a historic figure.
Governor Duff signed amendments to wartime permits allowing use of Big and Little Inch pipelines for natural gas. Philadelphia officials stress gas access vital for residents and industry as sale of lines to Texas Eastern Transportation moves forward with state officials in Washington urging approval.
Combined dispatches report President Truman urging food conservation measures as shortages press concerns. Corry milk price data noted. Cuban and international updates follow with mentions of Havana reports and key diplomatic items from UN and railway rate actions.
Miss Hester Heller, 38, sustained serious injuries after a horse bolted and trampled her as four riders fled a marble party scene near Columbus Clymer. She was admitted to Cory hospital in serious condition with a poor prognosis. witnesses say she was tipped from the saddle when the horse shied.
The Atomic Energy Commission announced a plan for a new profile chain reactor at Oak Ridge that would be several times more powerful than the current pile. The project aims to expand both military and peaceful uses of atomic energy while Clinton Laboratory operations shift to the University of Chicago under a four year contract. Fourteen southern universities will collaborate with the Oak Ridge Institute on Nuclear Studies in research at Clinton laboratories.
The state dairy commission approved a price increase affecting class one milk and homogenized milk with higher per hundredweight charges and a tax on over the counter quart sales. Producers receive $5.45 per hundredweight for standard butterfat milk and $6.60 per hundredweight for higher fat content, with funds directing costs to farmers and storage subsidies in the region despite opposition from Pittsburgh and Erie councils.
Local superintendents and directors gathered at the Municipal Battleaxe under Ridge Benn to discuss a five year vocational program for public schools. Representatives from Meadville Tinsville Gly Franklin and others attended the Northwest district session to outline vocational and industrial education goals for the tax year.
Robert H. Olson of Schuylkill Haven faces nine charges of forgery in Pottsville. Olson, 30, was held on $4,500 bail after a February 1946 scheme that defrauded the Robyn Enlisting Mills company by forging checks totaling $1,401 while employed there. Police charged Alderman and Kulak in connection with the case.
The NLRB orders labor unions to file signed affidavits by October 31 as part of Taft Hartley act enforcement. General counsel Murley cites unions including the Machinists and others facing deadlines. Harsh critics claim delays and political content.
A taxi ride near North Center and Smith streets ended with a baby born in the cab, shortly after 1:30 a.m. The driver Brenk Mitchell received a call from Henry Tome and rushed to a hospital, while the mother delivered en route. The report lists local residents Brenk Mitchell and Mrs Altes TRY along with address 228 Must Main Street.
Trieste ends a 24 hour strike as unions claim victory and military government negotiates. About 72 000 workers participated while 31 people were arrested for bomb throwings and alleged illegal acts. Civil police faced a Communist march and a tense city scene ensued.
Farmers in the region predict one of the largest potato yields on record, likely surpassing 1948 by thousands of bushels despite late planting due to wet spring. Estimates show several farms reaching over 100000 bushels and total output to exceed 0 000 miles of shipment planned to storage.
TROQUOIS Ont Sept 25 Rescue workers believe the Milverton crew of 33 may have died after a collision with the Translake. Two known dead, 10 in hospitals with burns, others injured. tanker crew safe. Milverton grounded five miles downstream with hot buckled plates. Translake carrying 340000 gallons of oil remained anchored nearby.
President Truman appeals for reduced food waste to free resources for European needs as Congress debates emergency Marshall plan aid. A government panel and a citizen committee study global food programs while officials stress cautious support for relief and conservation measures.
Police arrested Gordon Bigelow and Hobert Smith after a false fire alarm triggered by a 3 year old at the Corry Hospital area. Bigelow denied involvement while Smith confessed to activating the alarm and confessed to being given drinks at three local establishments. Disturbances noted at East Washington Park.
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