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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1946
Page
1
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Rumors of kidnapping cut Roxas’s campaign day as nearly 3 million Filipinos vote in Manila and across the islands. Roxas leads Osmena in incomplete precincts, with results expected by midweek. security tight as nationwide independence vote proceeds under wartime-like conditions.
A sailor aboard an LST landing ship off the China coast opened fire killing eight shipmates and wounding four, then stabbed himself after discarding his carbine. The gunman, described as enraged, was given a 60/50 chance before his suicide attempt.
Milan authorities reported the body of Benito Mussolini was removed from the Maggiore Cemetery at night. An inquiry seeks responsibility while officials deny ties to wartime events, noting the Nazi era remains a sensitive site as workers and guards guarded the grave area.
Milan report says 2,500 prisoners rioted at Sim Vilture prison, demanding liberty as dawn neared. Police surrounded the facility with 1,000 officers firing at windows, while inmates shouted threats and casualties mounted. One rioter and two prisoners died, about 30 wounded. Police commissioner Garabini and aides were seized during the revolt.
A twelve acre tract on East Wayne Street near Pittsburgh was sold by Hatch estate to Ard Mrs D Armour Hillstrom. The buyer plans to reserve part of the parcel for future use and possibly subdivide the rest into building lots, subject to building restrictions and material shortages. A sanitary sewer survey for the area was ordered by City Council.
Henry Firster a longtime Ajax Iron Works employee collapsed at work in the Cory foundry and died of a cerebral hemorrhage. Dr John C Kibler declared death immediate Deputy Coroner Davison issued death certificate and the body went to Bracken Testing Funeral Home. Firster born July 80 1889 in Charlotte action moved to Cory in 1900 later lived in Elgin survived by wife Catherine a son Bert a daughter Mrs Richart Goodwill a dozen children sister and three brothers funeral set for Thursday at Becker Creation Funeral Home at 3 PM.
The Senate finance committee voted unanimously to day to cut the debt limit from 300000000000 to 240000000000. In Tokyo Premier Shidehara took leadership of the Progressive party and shifted responsibility to the opposition for forming a coalition cabinet to succeed his government. Chinese Air Force planes were active over Seingkai as Communist claims surfaced of a strafing by United States flyers. General Marshall’s headquarters noted a missing American pilot Tate Chen from the Mukden field team during the Seep-Ingkal operation.
Members of Arm Lege 1508 of Me Miteminonw Association of Machinists voted yesterday afternoon in Owinton headquarters to approve a wage increase proposal from Aero Supply Co. The agreement sets a ten cent per hour hike effective April 1 and suspends certain scheduled wage reductions while reopening the wage question in sixty days if conditions change. The special election mirrored the previous vote on strike action with identical turnout, and city officials reported no anticipated disruptions as operations resume at the Aero plant.
The Pirsh Presbyterian Church board considers a large improvement program for the church property starting as soon as materials are available. It includes installing a new heating system and reorganizing space by closing an oval opening and converting rooms to modern classrooms, with an estimated cost under 83,000 and potential special fundraisers.
In Conneautville Pennsylvania last night a pair of two story business buildings were swept by a fire causing unofficial losses around 350000. The frame building owned by Leland Adkins housed a bakery store and butcher shop. An adjacent brick structure owned by Harry North housed a dry goods store and a shoe repair and harness shop. Smoke and water damaged nearby properties including the Featheroff shop.
Washington April 2 reports indicate government attention rising to ease men's suit scarcity. New emergency measures expected soon aim to boost yarn and fabric production, reduce costs, and expand clothing procurement to close an 8 million garment shortfall. Agencies plan to accelerate mills output and adjust pricing to restore availability of suits and related apparel.
Coroner Warren Wood probes the Tata crash in Union City linked to a car driven by Howard Ammon. Frederick Suto of Millville is dead and Bmy Hetle Hauer is fatally injured. Suter’s daughter remains in Union City Hospital. State police and local officers aid in the inquiry. An inquest is anticipated soon.
The Corry office of the United States Employment Service released weekly claim figures. Unemployment compensation new claims 12, reopened 3, total compensable 267, down 40 from prior week. Servicemen's Readjustment allowances new 12, reopened 3, compensable 40, down 31. Union City had minor activity. 47 job openings remained unfilled. Pittsburgh wage parley details report continued union talks to end the 75,000-employee strike at Westinghouse Electric.
Mrs Carl Peterson assumed duties Monday as the new tax office aide succeeding the late Mrs Mable Dempsey in the office of Miss Ene Mullen city treasurer handling collections for the city Sehnal district and county Miss Mallen announced the appointment A man burned to death in an automobile crash near Newton Square on West Chester Pike police said the car owned by J McCourt of Mary Wind avenue Wilmington and the driver remained unidentified
Erie railroad announces day schedules to adopt daylight saving. Six passenger trains listed with Western and Eastern Standard times, and notes that readers should adjust to new times from Sunday. Changes apply to Buffalo and Pittsburgh line with several train numbers and adjusted hours.
Pens Divorced suit against William Redi Thompson father of England's war time quadruplets will be heard tomorrow in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court. Mrs Eleanor Thompson filed the action February 2 after two years without a divorce, citing religious scruples and indignities. Nora Carpenter, mother of the quads, said she and the three surviving children Maureen Jing and Mielue would attend. the fourth child Donald died shortly after birth.
Actor Lionel Atwill, seen as a leading film character performer, dies at age 61 in Hollywood after a pneumonia relapse. The London trained talent moved to Hollywood decades ago and built a distinguished stage and screen career before his death at his Pacific Palisades residence.
Washington April 23 Chief Justice Harlan F Stone died from a cerebral hemorrhage cutting the Supreme Court to seven justices. The 72 year old liberal associate justice had supported New Deal legislation and his death spurs discussion of a Roosevelt or Truman appointee to fill the vacancy. The late justice’s opinions influenced landmark rulings on school salutes, religious liberty, and other major constitutional questions.
Six men absconded with priceless art treasures from Hever Castle, the home of Lt. Col John Jacob Astor. Scotland Yard spread alerts at ports and airfields to stop the objects from leaving the country. Dealers were circulated with a list of the six men, who entered the castle while Lady Astor escaped. A reward of 900 pounds was offered.
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