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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1946
Page
1
Gloucester Mass Aug 3 Babson reports a bright 1946 domestic crop outlook with overall production likely to surpass last year barring weather. Wheat may top a billion bushels for the fourth time, corn could exceed 3.3 billion bushels, and rice may reach market by mid August depending on government actions.
Judge rules the statute of limitations does not apply to a municipal subdivision collecting delinquent taxes by garnishment and legal process. The decision allows the district to pursue unpaid per capita taxes for prior years, affecting city and school district tax collection practices. Attorney Jilliante has ten days to file exceptions before final.
Partial OCR text shows a legal notice style fragment with names such as Cordelia and Culbertsor, references to trustees, sheriffs, and a show cause order. The readable items include monetary figures and scattered place names, but most detail is garbled. The fragment suggests a probate or property matter with dates and actions to be taken.
Fragmentary text reports varied prices including 3.50 and 12.50 with totals around 8.50 to 13.75. Mentions light tiles, scattered weather notes, and references to a weekly session or event. Names and places are unreadable, with many garbled phrases.
In Athens Tennessee a veterans committee named to preserve order took over the McMinn County jail after a six hour battle with deputies over ballot counting in Thursdays Democratic primary. Two ex-GIs led the jail operation as gunfire wounded 12 or more people. Governor McCord sent four state patrolmen to Athens to restore order.
Melvin S. Cobbett today tendered his resignation as part time secretary of the Corry Chamber of Commerce to president Roger M. Brown. He has served since the chamber’s reorganization and helped gain new members while acting as liaison with the city administration. Cobbett leaves the post due to duties as alderman and police magistrate and other office work. Brown said no successor had been considered yet.
Principal Howard J. Sheen of Benedict High School and Harold Walls of Junin High report the school census is about half finished. The effort tracks enrollments for the fall term, notes shifts from last year, and highlights a marked shortage of census takers delaying address updates and reorganizations.
Orrin B Kinney, longtime Pennsy agent in Corry, is promoted to become the Warren Pennsylvania Railroad agent. He will succeed Percy Belknap and take over within ten days, leaving Corry where he has served since 1942. Kinney began with the Pennsy in Ridgway in 1915, later holding posts at multiple offices, with a long career across the Erie terminal and Buffalo division.
Washington reports price ceilings rise on bread bakery products flour cereals and more while some items gain beyond 20 cents per pound for large loaves and cookies crackers and biscuits see increases across macaroni cereals and meats as OPA moves to adjust ceilings August 20 remains pivotal for potential restoral actions and hearings begin August 12 on grain meat and dairy policy
The Bureau of Prohibition Service reported an alleged self proclaimed criminal experience is being held for grand jury action on charges of threatening the life of President Truman. The report notes the arrest and confinement as its most significant activity in protecting the president, but names, places or dates were not provided.
City councillors plan a three week discussion on a proposed new ordinance. Mayor Finney and officials expect a zoning board to review standards for future development while preparing the measure for council consideration.
An Army Air Forces B-25 medium bomber en route from Albuquerque to Long Beach crashed near Long Beach California, killing six aboard and injuring others. Marines guarded the wreckage as investigators probed the cause after a blinding flash and explosion.
The 9th Congress withdraws to public base amid debate over ratifying the United Nations World Court charter. Senate approval signals potential presidential action, while opposition cites sovereign limits and international obligations. House members reserve judgment as discussions continue.
Associated Press reports Gov. Fatttrot appointed Ralph S. Dewey of Corry as area coordinator for Pittsburgh and Erie off campus college centers. Dr Robert M. Steele says Dewey and others will direct field surveys and establish advisory councils with representatives from multiple universities and colleges in the region.
Moscow radio says a military state is forming in the United States with large forces for offensive purposes. In Copiapo Chile a severe earthquake kills two and injures several, causing extensive damage. British and Indian officials note troop movements by sea toward Basra near the Persian Gulf and express varied views on the movement.
Uncertain federal controls pause Franz Furniture plan for a large scale rebuild and west side addition to the former Masonic building on North Center Street. Materials acquired include store fixtures. project could resume once OPA policy on halted work is clarified, with interior work possible but main reconstruction delayed.
Advocated Press reports the Paris peace conference sides with the Big Four approach to rotating the chairmanship amid a brewing dispute between large and small nations. The 12-8 vote backs ministers and raises questions about invitations to satellites as Byrnes and Molotov align on extending participation and chairing legitimacy.
Two Central Railroad of New Jersey trains carrying weekenders bound for the Jersey shore collided at West Street station in Bayonne. One person was killed and at least 69 injured. 40 treated at the scene. Engineer William O Neill of the Freehold train could not provide a clear account, with signals and warning lights cited as factors. Passengers were pulled from cars and rushed to hospitals. the wreck involved the Barnegat Express rear end. Deputy Fire Chief Garrity described crowds in the twisted cars and calls for help.
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