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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1946
Page
1
Partial OCR shows names and terms like Wands and Meelbar Barden with a tumbler reference. The readable bits hint at horse names, jockeys, and betting terms but lack a coherent event or outcome.
A damaged OCR fragment shows a local ad or listing with prices and weights for cattle and motors. readable items include bulls and heifers with weights and prices, plus a date string 11-18-25 92. The rest is garbled with vendor lingo and nonsensical spacing.
The Basin of Education approves a 46 47 budget about 252550 with state aid of roughly 27000. Kurtz Bros. Co. wins the general school supplies bid at 2121.50. The board directs President Mdinigur to finalize Wiggers property purchase and wind up proceedings with Attorney Scot.
The Stanford Hose Company held a meeting electing Alfred Apps as president and naming officers, trustees, and relief and relief association delegates. The next meeting April 25 will install new officers. a five course buffet will be served with Carl Paley chairing the committee.
The board of directors reports extensive damage at a local cemetery with cars driving through burial plots and cutting subsidence over graves. An inquiry has begun to identify suspects, with police night patrols planned and potential prosecution if conclusive evidence is found.
The Aero Lodge 1508 of the International Association of Machinists calls a Monday meeting at its Barlow headquarters to vote on wage proposals. Officials hinted rejection could prompt a strike, needing grand lodge approval before action. William Lucian, president, authorized the executive committee to issue the call after a recent meeting.
Bulletins from KATY UAN and Ottawa report escalating political violence in Manchuria with General Liang Hwa Sheng threatening a harsh drive against Communists. A ceasefire team visit is noted amid regional tensions. In Washington, Truman signs a housing bill allocating 898,100 for veteran housing and related temporary housing duplications.
Union officers say a Sunday meeting of the Ajax lodge of the AFL Mts will review and set a response toAjax Iron Works’ third offer as wage talks with management draw closer to a possible strike. The dispute centers on a 15 cent per hour demand versus a 11 cent general raise, with premiums and past increases cited. Roy Blynt said the union seeks an 11 cent raise while the company argues premiums push total increases to about 18.6 cents and 60 percent above January 1941 rates. A further meeting, with federal and state conciliation groups present, is planned after weekend union action.
French Creek and Clymer communities pledged to the Corry Memorial Hospital Fund totaling 10 000 with 9 643 as the promised amount. Roger Brown, chairman, reported 4 276 46 received as the first share of the joint offering from neighboring communities, with 91 individual contributions from Beach Creek and ongoing collections in both towns. Three men faced 43 000 bail in Philadelphia on charges tied to a 45 000 clothing mishap tied to a grand jury action.
President Truman reaffirmed strong support for federal anti poll tax legislation and a permanent employment practice commission. He rejected any peace with southern Democrats while signaling readiness to push progressive measures and maintain a left-of-center stance in his second White House year.
Washington April 12 Cor. sess reported by OPA that athleticine face 82,000,000000 east of lyine jump. A House agriculture committee voted to offer amendments to the OPA bill seeking subsidies elimination and price ceiling equivalence. Meat subsidies run about 50 million yearly, with packers blaming OPA rules for shortages and GMcK Wiktket operations. The bill to extend OPA another year faces Monday debate amid explosive hearings on meat and other food prices.
Washington reports a three way split as the House considers extending or suspending the draft. A key meeting is planned at 10 4 with members eyeing a potential late vote. The committee pushes six main points, aiming to send a draft package to the Senate before recess.
Washington reports the House Military Committee opened a debate on extending the draft law to teens and younger youths. The panel favored a proposed amendment to bar induction under 39 and to maintain service for those 18 to 29 with changes to age ranges. Other points include manpower totals, consideration of voluntary enlistments, and keeping some penalties out of the draft while studying modification.
Union City resident Herman Mansoss was bound over for county court after a hearing found him guilty of operating a vehicle while intoxicated or under narcotics influence. The March arrest followed a collision near Beaverdam bridge that damaged Joseph Luba’s car and damaged a guard rail.
Meats are scarce across Corry area groceries as weekly supply falls below normal. Poultry and pork see limited availability, with wholesalers reporting tight stocks. Restaurants report higher prices and some shift to alternate meats while fish and groceries show uneven access.
President Truman visited Hyde Park, praising Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal and international cooperation. He vowed to carry forward Roosevelt’s policies, insisting government serve all people and resist tyranny, as mourners noted the first anniversary of Roosevelt’s death.
Navy officials remained quiet after President Truman’s push on unification and a merger plan discussed at high level. The Navy secretary weighed timing on action, while Admiral Nimitz and other top officers faced questions about potential resignations and the policy’s political implications.
Final returns from most districts show Conservatives likely hold a total majority in the 468 seat House of Representatives. With 304 seats decided, 92 women have won seats. All re-elected 1942 incumbents underwent record exams and will face another qualification check before seating.
Knoxville dispatch reports the nation’s most hunted rape killer Earl McFarland was recaptured in Knoxville. The 24-year-old ex Marine, captured by FBI agents, awaits extradition to Washington for trial and possible death by electric chair. He claimed he hitchhiked and lived openly during his five days of freedom.
Across the United Nations Security Council debate on Franco Spain intensifies. Exiled Spanish Republican leader Dr Fernando de los Rios claims Franco massed 450000 troops on the French frontier and warns of an aggressive plan against France. He says Spain’s army may outmatch France and expects Spain‑linked documents to reach the council. The Polish charges and a broader effort to press for action loom as the council plans a full hearing next week.
W C Teufel, superintendent of the central division, and a team of engineers spent the week reviewing the Pennsylvania line from Erie to Emporium. Their tour, stopping at Warten, Kane, St Marys, Rideway, and Kane again, aims to assess roadbed and track conditions after recent wrecks. Local officials expect possible property discussions in Kane as part of the broader inspection.
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