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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1946
Page
1
A Riverside service draws a large crowd for Easter observance with pastors and congregations from United Church and other groups expected to participate. The event includes a community prayer and a message on devotion and faith.
A late night collision in Union City killed Mrs. Michel Sutter and seriously injured her husband and daughter Judy. Howard Emerson, driving another car, fled scene and later reported minor injuries. Deputy Coroner Musser and police opened an inquest set for next week as victims remained in hospital in critical condition.
Walter Bobotowsky, 53, died from shock and asphyxiation after a Sunday fire at 111 Parade Street Erie caused $500 damage to a second floor apartment. He was found unconscious and died at Hamot Hospital. Coroner Warren W. Wood reported the blaze began when embers from smoking furniture ignited a chair.
The article reports the execution of Maj. Cie Monataki and four subordinates by the Axsoripted Press in Bhanghal on April 23. It notes the five men were convicted for the crash death of a B 29 crew in China, detailing the parading and harsh treatment during the December 1944 trial and execution.
During recess the Hevity public schools begin a week of maintenance and repairs across several buildings. Janitors and staff undertake extensive cleaning and painting, with attention to basement doors at the Senior High. The district aims to complete much before classes resume Monday morning.
Easter Sunday drew ideal weather after a frosty morning as churches across Mead City filled to capacity for first peacetime observances in five years. Sunrise at Mead Park drew large crowds while First Baptist and other venues reported exceptional throngs and heavy afternoon automobile traffic.
April 22 1939 Philadelphia The Pennsylvania Athletic Commission cancelled tonight's scheduled boxing match between Billy Fox and Ossie Harris due to Fox failing the required physical examination.
Harrisburg April 2 The state election in Pennsylvania is framed as a national test for Republicans and Democrats with the 1840 campaign context. Governor Movin backs the Republicans as May 21 primaries approach while factions align on wartime leadership and the Senate race.
Premier Ahmed Qavam announced a seven point program for Azerbaijan province to return to the Iranian central government. He said the cabinet would allow the Democratic party to operate and that actions against leaders would not be taken. Reports of fighting near Tabriz and Feidal positions were disputed by an Iranian general staff officer.
Washington April 23 A plan for a joint defense coalition outlines universal military training and a combined army and navy ministry. House committee members press for study of implications while a proposed national service reform faces Senate and executive scrutiny amid election timing.
General Marshall pressed the Chinese Communists to withdraw or retract charges amid stalled talks in Chungking. A Communist spokesman said Marshall listened as Chow disclosed views on the U S role and reported alleged U S planes in Manchuria. Government troops advanced slowly near Changchun as security tightened in Mukden and Peiping amid jittery public sentiment.
President Truman boards the 45 000 ton battleship Roosev... underway for naval maneuvers off the Virginia capes. Admiral Marc Mitscher commands the Eighth Fleet as the warship prepares for exercises with the fleet.
Firemen battled a silo blaze on the Grigo farm in Concord Township Sunday afternoon. The barn and several structures were saved. the silo burned, but the yard and nearby buildings received protection from the department. Fire calls came in by phone and responders worked to halt the flames, with water supplies and pumpers aiding the effort.
Two train crewmen died and about 300 injured after a New Haven Railroad passenger train collided with a maintenance train near Boston. Fireman Norman Gondwin, 37, and brakeman Willigay E Bean, 50, were killed. The crash occurred late at night as trains approached Salem Route. Investigators noted the wreck involved engines and cars near University station.
Pitcairn Pennsylvania April 22. An Easter morning fire swept the municipal power plant leaving the town of 12000 without electric power for more than 30 hours. Emergency facilities from Duquesne Light Co. established a temporary power station on Smalley street. Damage to the plant estimated at 10000 dollars. No word on cause.
As Secretary Byrnes heads to Paris for a crucial peace conference, Washington weighs the risks and aims of rebuilding postwar order. He cautions that outcomes hinge on American and British handling of Europe and relations with Russia, Iran, and the broader alliance.
Nine year old Albert Saxer was seriously injured Saturday afternoon when his car left Route 19 and crashed into the guard rail near Pollock's Bridge north of Cambridge. Witnesses said he lost control at the turn, the automobile was demolished, and bystanders helped extract the unconscious driver who was rushed to Meadowville hospital.
Treasury data shows receipts of 87.35 million dollars and expenditures of 140.27 million. The balance stands at 24.70 million. Total debt reaches 274.95 million dollars with line items noted. A reference to average daily rate appears as 21.11 and 27 in the fragment.
Premier Kijuro Shidehara and his cabinet resigned in Tokyo to stabilize Japan's political situation. Foreign Minister Shigeru Yoshida informed General MacArthur, and Shidehara plans coalition talks with Hatoyama and others to form a new government, possibly headed by Shidehara himself.
Several terse notices report fires in New Jersey and military actions abroad. A Burling Ain County blaze scorched areas near Chatsworth, while wartime dispatches describe guerrilla actions in Europe and political trials in Rodchow and Nanking. The Supreme Court ruling touched alien citizens and noncombatant service policy in Washington.
Two Union City youths were seriously injured in a late Saturday night crash on the Wattsburg Union City road. Their car left the pavement after failing to navigate a curve and plunged into a ditch as bystanders and Musser ambulance crews responded. Officers from the Corry state police station investigated the wreck.
Chief Justice Stone was carried from the Supreme Court by Justices Black and Reed after being collapsed and fed from the bench. The court recessed abruptly before 2 p.m. EST as physicians were summoned to attend him.
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