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The readable fragments mention a forest fire and a date reference, with garbled names and numbers. No clear events, places, or entities are usable. the piece appears as partial OCR from a broader page.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1946
Page
1
The readable fragments mention a forest fire and a date reference, with garbled names and numbers. No clear events, places, or entities are usable. the piece appears as partial OCR from a broader page.
More than 300 delegates representing 76,000 Pennsylvania anthracite miners met in Hazleton to evaluate conditions under the new wage talks and possible actions. UMW chief Johnny Lewis presided at the three day convention with district leaders from the region. Delegates may issue a 0 day strike notice under the Smith Connally act if needed, as wage talks are slated to open in New York around May 11 and the current contract could end May 31.
Associated Press reports James Henry Read, a Reno fugitive, must confront four additional charges in Somerset Pa before Judge Norman T. Boose as judgment nears for the December 11, 1949 George Kern murder. Indictments include robbery, escape aiding, and furnishing tools for the escape. The life sentence recommendation stands. Read likely returns to Somerset by May 10.
The Chamber of Commerce discussed a May social gathering for members from all divisions with dinner and dancing. Plans include construction of a three way poster boat game, traffic markers to mark latitude and longitude, and directing planes to the nearest airport. Efforts to establish a free parking lot and petition City Council for unpaved roadwork were noted, with membership around 120.
The drive to boost the Carver Fund nears the $100 mark as gifts flood in from Rex Theatre show proceeds and ward committees. Saturday and Sunday collections reached 125.08 and will be forwarded to state headquarters before city efforts under Mrs. F. S. Austin. In Second ward, gifts exceed 200 with indications of surpassing 300, a resident sent 50, two local industries contributed 26 each to Unifund, and wards one through four report progress expected by Friday.
A Western Air Lines transport plane with three crew aboard crashed near Burbank California after an engine fire. The home nearby burned. all occupants perished. Claimed crew: Wayie Fidroeff 26 Los Angeles co pilot Marvin Schwartz bach 25 Rascoe California and Leon Turgeon 36 Hollywood.
Announced by Associated Press from Paris April 24 unaminous four power fact finding commission on the Italian Yugoslav border area is expected to be ready for submission to foreign ministers by weekend. Byrnes arrived at Orly in Truman plane The Sacred Gon with Senators Vandenberg and Connally. Commission member says treaty preliminary work will set the first session date. Venice Trieste border dispute and the future division of the Austrian peninsula discussed with Italy to receive Trieste port while others expect changes.
State Aeronautics Commission and Commissioner Wilhelm push plan to mobilize about 1500 troopers to crack down on reckless flying after Philadelphia area incidents. Executives Anderson Nelson Neal cited fines of 1250 and 1250 in recent weeks for two offenses. licenses may be suspended and jail time possible.
The car owned by Peter Hansen stolen two weeks ago was recovered in Erie. Police reported this morning that the abandoned machine was located in that city after being abandoned there.
A major remodeling project proceeds at Hotel Corry with extensive changes on the sleeping rooms across the upper floors. Fourth floor work is near completion while third floor rooms are updated. A new lounge and bar at the south corner will be rebuilt with a complete interior layout overhaul once materials and equipment arrive.
President Truman forms an emergency board to probe a dispute between Railway Express Agency Inc and 65,000 workers who planned a strike after midnight. Detroit terminal tied up for third day as about 1,000 workers stayed off duty. Nationwide action appears possible with a 24 hour earlier New York strike.
The United States aims to reenter the international butter market by May 1, securing 60 million pounds. Government purchases include 30 million pounds for armed services and hospitals, with plans to reserve output during May to meet civilian needs. Total production forecasts remain below last year, keeping shortages possible as consumer demand stays high.
Police report Isaac Tenenbaum died in mysterious circumstances after being taken to Hamot Hospital. Sleeping pills found in his bedroom. pathologist Div EL Armstrong to perform autopsy at Hamot Hospital. Coroner Warren W. Woond says cause of death to be determined.
A new Root store is planned to open Friday morning at East Minin Shevet, featuring a full line of home goods. The shop will offer cabinets, washing machines, gas ranges, kitchen sinks, storage units, and assorted appliances from brands like Blackstone and Well known lines. The owner previously ran McConnell store, retaining key product lines and a wide range of household items.
Fragmentary testimony in a war crimes proceeding shows threats against Walther Schacht and discussions of Goering’s stance. Witnesses recount private conversations and arguments over testimony, with references to Goering and Goebbels era figures.
General Joseph T. McNarney Jory ordered a disciplinary crackdown on all American troops in Europe amid demobilization. He cited deteriorating discipline in units, rising absenteeism, drunkenness, traffic crashes, and general lack of smart appearance and courtesy, demanding renewed unit pride and obedience.
At the United Nations Security Council meeting in New York Edward Stettinius and other delegates weighed support for the Australian proposal on Spain and Poland. Soviet delegate Andrei Gromyko threatened a walkout but finally remained at the council table as the debate focused on a Cuban proposal and the Tran case.
On April 24 four carloads of supervisory and electrical employees tried to break a picket line at the Stinson Aircraft plant in Detroit. Pickets hurled rocks through car windows smashed fenders and threw acid at vehicles. No injuries were reported.
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