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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1946
Page
1
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Washington reports the State Department opened a two day inquiry into Iran's sudden censorship of news. Officials seek to determine if the move is Russian inspired and what response the U S might mount. The measure blocks dispatches and withholds changes from reporters including AP NYT and Time.
The Besson Service Station on West Washington Street will be moved this week to the George Bessert property farther west. The relocation places the station in the front yard of the Besson residence, with underground tanks and new driveways. Removal to be completed by week’s end. Treasury report lists April receipts and expenditures with total debt figures.
Wataru Narahashi, close to Prime Minister Shidehara, signals possible cabinet shakeup as he predicts Shidehara may resign to seek a coalition among Ichita Hatoyama Tats Kenta Yawa and other conservatives. MacArthur inquiry looms over Hatoyama Diet eligibility.
A derailment damaged a single car on the local division of the Pennsylvania Railroad, forcing a detour of westbound morning trains. The wreck occurred about four o'clock, near Hollis Creek, two miles toward Corry from Spring Creek, delaying service and traffic for several hours.
A derailed Pennsy local from Corry to Olean halted in Titusville today after an attempted stop to position a baggage car. Two engine drivers left the rails, damage to track occurred, and trains were rerouted via Buffalo and Pittsburgh lines. Traffic gradually restored by noon with several services diverted or delayed.
Michael A. Rudman was fined $200 by Judge Henry Ellenbogen on a guilty plea to charges of pre dating marriage license applications and charging more than the license fee for filling them out. The judge could not remove Rudman from his position as a squire in Braddock.
Corry Police will participate in a nationwide effort to inspect cars on city streets beginning May 15. Officers will check brakes and safety features, issue repair orders, and continue inspections of vehicles in poor condition to reduce accidents. The program runs alongside state inspections and targets dangerous cars without universal stopping.
A union and Aero Supply Plant negotiators met yesterday in an afternoon conference led by Preston Sam Levine. Company officials offered no statement on wage terms while union officers indicated optimism for a long lasting settlement pending a Monday membership vote.
The government warns of a coal strike impact with shortages on autos and home goods, urging citizens to recognize their stake. Civilian Production Chief John Small calls for strong public resolve while Secretary Schwellenbach and aides press for resumed negotiations in Washington.
Twelve men are believed trapped after a devastating blast at the Great Valley Anthracite Corporation mine in Montgomery County near Radford. Mine manager Cloyd Martin says the workers are unaccounted for as rescue squads from Mount Hope, West Virginia, and nearby Nerina prepare equipment to enter the damaged shaft.
Navy Secretary Forrestal signals support for unified military command but urges careful work on unification details. He told reporters after a White House meeting that merger plans require a workable structure and cautioned against premature congressional action while Truman weighs options.
Harley P Johnson, formerly with the National Bank of Corry, plans to open a local public accounting and tax office. He will specialize in federal tax law and accounting systems for businesses and individuals, leveraging years of local banking experience.
Protests of city leaders cite a Good Friday union service tomorrow from 1 to 2 PM at the Presbyterian Church. Ministers will speak on The Seven Last Words of the Cross, with choirs from Lutheran, Presbyterian, and Christian and Missionary Alliance Churches providing music. The program includes scripture readings prayer meditation and silent prayer on each last phrase of Christ on the cross.
Dispatch from Changchun describes a chaotic fighting scene with U.S. personnel in danger. The report mentions Major Robert B. Full and various Allied forces as they struggle amid government actions and possible bombardment, with limited verifiable details due to the damaged text.
Hemorrhage caused the death of D C Ressler. The coroner reported the cause as hemorrhage with the funeral and inquest to follow. Survived by mother Myrtle Mulley and other relatives. Services scheduled for Sunday afternoon at the family home.
Bulletin reports Eastern Airlines aircraft with 21 passengers nearly collided with an unidentified plane above Philadelphia at 11 08 am causing possible passenger injuries from sudden maneuvers to avoid impact. Also notes Bikini atomic test legislation sent to Senate and Tito Yugoslavia recognition confirmed. Dr Jenn Scott Miller killed in Md crash with his office assistant escaping uninjured.
OMLEITY Pa April W Athenes Geneon daimes H Butt said the government favors a veteran bonus as evidence of responsibility. He outlined five points including fair pay, job prospects, dangers of compensation, and educational facilities to aid injured soldiers.
The Corry community revived its museum appeal with strong turnout as twenty players attended Inst Ave oing's rehearsal led by Albert Minus director of music in the Clymer schools. Plans set for Memorial Day parade and program. The clarinet section seeks more players before the next rehearsal, scheduled the week of April 28 due to school vacations.
Harrisburg April 18 governor Martin stayed the electrocution of Corrine Sykes convicted of first degree murder in Philadelphia. The stay covers the period from April 29 to May 27 due to an appeal to the U S Supreme Court.
The House voted 455 to 42 to extend OPA for nine months in a form Bowles says wrecks price control and signals a major Truman administration setback. The tally and debate reflect a sharp partisan clash over subsidies, price controls, and the program’s future.
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