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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1946
Page
1
The document lists farm goods and dairy categories with selling prices, weights, and bulk volumes. It mentions apples, russet, Bliss variety, and several dairy items with price ranges and packaging details. The fragment notes market activity and volume shifts, indicating ongoing transactions and pricing adjustments.
David L Swartz of Lewistown elected as the new superintendent of Corry Public Schools by unanimous vote of the board after a careful investigation. He will assume duties with a starting salary of 4800 dollars and succeeds Ralph S Dewea who held the post for twenty years. Swartz is 38 and a graduate of Port Royal schools Elizabethtown College and Penn State, coming to Corry with his wife and two daughters. He is a member of Phi Delta Kappa and holds six education certificates.
Army furloughing Pfc John Donoghue to stand for May term in civil court after pleading guilty to operating a car while owner was unavailable. Police say he fled an attempted theft at Centex Street, a uniformed man seen nearby. Victim Cathesina Mokwani identified the car cup Donoghue used in the incident.
In Hagerstown Maryland on April 10 Captain Walter H Peters of the police predicted an early breakthrough in the investigation of 19 year old Betty Jane Kennedy's strangulation. He said some questioned suspects had altered their statements since a detector was employed.
An Associated Press wire reports a 400 dollar yearly raise proposal tied to wartime measures and a British loan debate in the Senate after a closed meeting led by Senator Barkley. In Pittsburgh, 24 men and 2 women were indicted for ration violations involving over a million pounds of sugar.
In Seattle a Soviet Navy lieutenant, Nicolai Grezoravie Redin, was indicted by a federal grand jury on five counts a few hours after Washington rejected a Russian request to drop the case. The Justice Department said the officer conspired to obtain and transmit foreign defense plans, marking the first peacetime prosecution of a foreign officer.
Washington April 10 Associated Press reports a flour rationing plan without coupons for housewives is being considered. Secretary Clinton P. Anderson says a decision could come today on limiting sales of flour to Dakotas and retailers by 85 percent, with officials ordered to prepare the order if issued. The move would ration flour to bakers and retailers, not directly to consumers.
Joseph Clarence Huff, 37, accused of strangling Mrs. Sadler in her husband’s Camden County taproom last week. Prosecutor Gene Mariano said Huff admitted the crime after 18 hours of questioning.
At the Comey Chamber of Commerce meeting held yesterday in Fire Reska Hall a small group of members attended as Roger M. Brown presided over the session. The board discussed initial items on the economic development program and how to engage local businesses.
The chamber meeting approved keeping stores open on Good Friday with workers choosing hours. The new secretary reported progress on public work projects, talks with firms about Mend mani hiring, and plans for a better Greyhound stop and bus facilities.
Draft examinations announced for April in Union City district. Names from Corry and nearby areas listed for pre-induction examination, with transport to York Pittsburgh as required. Key individuals include Burkett Luellen Smith Perry Lawrence Tanner Edward LeRoy Morton and others across Union City Waterford and McMeas areas.
The article reports on the U N Security Council debate over Iran, noting opposition from several nations and doubts about advancing a draft resolution. It details procedural wrangles, schedule questions, and the likelihood of a next meeting date, with emphasis on stalled consensus and diplomatic behind the scenes discussions.
A massive fire in Allentown gutting downtown buildings killed one man, Kremay, after the Rialto entrance theater area collapsed. Firefighters battled flames from 41330 am, rescuing several trapped colleagues. Dozens of residents fled to safety as hospitals treated numerous minor injuries and guests. The Rialto replaces the Lyceum, destroyed by fire May 18, 1918.
A Meadville man, Robert Burkhardt, about 20, was killed early April 1 when a car plunged over an embankment four miles south of Parrview. Two other Meadville youths were injured, one seriously, with multiple injuries reported at St Vincent's Hospital. Driver Graham Bongstreit suffered minor injuries.
Five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Linyd of Shady Avenue swallowed a bobbin Monday causing deep family anxiety. X ray at Dr C E Bennett shows the pin lodged in the stomach and the condition under careful observation. Further X rays will be scrutinized and if the pin is not eliminated surgery may be required.
Treasury figures from Washington dated April 10 show expenditures totaling 172,048,285.28 with a balance of 221,925,404,279. An increase over the previous day of 20,846,286.67 is recorded, alongside road debt figures of 697,286,670.90.
Scranton reports Shroyer claims 75 million highway funds are unsafe and that longtime highway officials misused money. He cites dismissals, alleged corruption, and pressure to back a gubernatorial bid, urging scrutiny of the Pennsylvania Department of Highways and its leadership.
Police were called when three boys damaged a fence at Russell Sherman’s home on East Congress. Sherman and a patrolman escorted the youths to the school, where they were found in the gym. Settlement at repair cost to be discussed with parents at the police station meeting on a future date.
Tokyo April 10 25 million Japanese voters including many women lined up early marking a historic first free election. Reports say many faced registration issues and long lines at polling places near Tokyo. Early counts suggested a conservative edge but no party yet held a majority of the 488 Diet seats.
Washington April 10 Lewis United Mine Workers president walked out of wage negotiation talks with coal operators amid a pay dispute and demands for a health and welfare fund and mine safety improvements. Operators said they preferred firm pay demands before pledging to a contract. Negotiations had been fragile and nearly dead earlier.
At a local convention to elect officials in North Glymet area, John Wiggers and his son Paul discussed condemnation of a remaining parcel west of Stulor Hi. They offered to salvage the property themselves if the 1,000 Mgtire set is approved, requesting tax waivers and a salvage period. The case awaits Erie county court action after further discussion with attorney Walter H. Benois.
Congressional investigators heard sensational testimony in Washington about vice in the District of Columbia jail. Prisoners allegedly ran business ventures from cells, imported liquor, held gambling parties, entertained out-of-town models, and used government stationery. The inquiry also covered leave for appointments at a pricey hotel and lavish tipping of officials as part of prison operations dating back to 1933. Howard B. Gill, suspended former superintendent, testified the details came from a 100 page inmate memorandum and implicated his predecessor.
A committee plans rapid steps to place a vote before the weekend, aiming to decide on provisions for monthly quotas. The group says quotas will align with the actual number of men needed to meet army and requisition requirements.
Washington April 10 House leaders moved for rapid action on a bill to extend the draft to February 15 1947. The nine month extension would raise Army Navy and air force manpower ceilings while keeping fathers in service and delaying farm youth exemptions. Senate committee deferment noted as both chambers weigh the best path forward amid election year pressure. A separate rail yard accident in Greensburg Pa left a worker dead and a 51 year old injured.
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