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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1946
Page
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Irgun Zvai Leumi warns of new heavy blows against British, claiming responsibility for the King David Hotel bombing. Spokesmen threaten a curfew leading to one thousand British deaths if British actions continue. London debates submitting Palestine issue to the United Nations.
Corry merchants report a one cent bread price hike taking effect today amid general price pressures. Some bakers anticipate further increases in coming days, while other products and nearby Meadville shops show no immediate changes.
In Scranton on August 5 Associated Press reports a police pistol shot killed a boy burglar midair while leaping from a second floor balcony at a dentist's home. The youth George Griffin was identified by his father. Patrolman Frank Golden fired the fatal shot. An autopay was scheduled with a preliminary verdict of accidental death following commission of a felony.
Four firemen were injured and about 2,000 bottles of liquor destroyed when a blaze swept a downtown Pittsburgh liquor store on the Boulevard of the Allies. Fire crews used acetylene torches to breach rear bars and heat the fire. damage was estimated at 15,000 dollars with 10,000 to liquor stock and 5,000 to the seven story building. Firemen confined the flames to the basement and first floor as smoke filled the structure.
London reports the derelict American freighter American Palm er limped toward England under its own power in escort of a U.S. destroyer as Britain asserts it may claim a salvage prize worth about 3.5 million dollars. A collision with the William J. Riddle left 50 crew and six passengers aboard and sparked a maritime legal dispute as British press complained of American ships taking over after a midget British vessel towed the stricken liner. The ship, loaded with wheat and eggs for England, could dock in Bristol by weekend. the Hudson Steamship Co asked the British to intervene to award the salvage prize.
A tremor centered in the deep Atlantic near Puerto Rico was felt across the Caribbean region. No surface damage was reported as seismographs registered the shock hundreds of miles away. Local officials and agencies described the event as of slight to moderate intensity with no injuries or major disruptions noted.
A national focus centers on President Truman as Missouri mobilizes broad support for his political shift. The machine led by Dergast faces opposition from Slaughter while Byrd endures scrutiny in Virginia as party factions test lines and loyalty amid dynamic electoral signals.
Rail labor groups celebrate a sweeping victory after President Truman signs a new law boosting pensions life insurance unemployment and sick pay for about 1.6 million railroad workers effective January. The measure, opposed by the railroads as financially burdensome, passed amid election year politics with union and railroad leaders trading views on its impact and scope.
Corry area reports no injuries from automobile crashes over the weekend according to city department notes. The main Route 6 through the city was busy with traffic but no incidents were logged, with northern highways showing fewer crashes than usual.
Athens county officials move to reestablish government after a bloody election forced the removal of county officers. Sheriff Pat Mansfield resigned and his successor will be named by the court, with a bi partisan veteran slate to be certified. Armed guards maintained order as the interim committee promised normalcy while awaiting elections.
Aug. 5 report from Allied Bell quarters states a Japanese army captain Toshio Teuneyoshi, who commanded units in the Philippines, has been captured in Guam and placed in prison awaiting prosecution for alleged war crimes.
Local building remains tied up as Gere Miller awaits word from CPA officials in Pittsburgh to continue construction of his home. He faces conditions and conflicting messages from Washington and regional CPA offices. Meanwhile other local projects stall as inquiries into a Corry builder and a South Center street restaurant proceed. Eisenhower's Rio arrival marks a busy post arrival day with a warm reception.
A budget estimate released by the administration shows a deficit of 2.6 billion dollars amid proposed tax cuts. The report projects revenues at about 39.8 billion with expenditures around 41.5 billion, aiming to trim the deficit but facing GOP opposition and inflation concerns. President Truman calls for restraint while Congress debates price controls and tax policy ahead of the November elections.
Blatt Brothers owners of the Rex theater in Intininity announce the completion of a purchase expanding their Pennsylvania chain by three more cinemas in Nanty Glo Cambria County. The acquisition raises their total to 22 movie houses, with operations in Mayville and other areas.
Prestonburg Kentucky August report says Rep Andrew May of Kentucky is confined to bed by his physician Dr Archer after a general collapse. The Howe military committee chairman is said to be unable to active duties for at least a couple of weeks, with noted change in appearance since six months ago.
In Tokyo Aug 5 American newspaperman J B Fowell testified at the war crimes trial, limping with missing feet from prison camp mistreatment. He described the Mulkden incident of 1931 and the railway blast that Japan used as a pretext for aggression, countering blame on China.
Senate War Investigators push to complete a final report on railroad changes and new depredations on the national treasury. Rep May of Kentucky may be questioned as the committee plans a comprehensive resume of work to date and actions by Senator Taylor on excessive freight rates. The Budget Bureau and Department of Justice are urged to take steps to recover overcharges, with Attorney General Clarke previously signaling willingness to act when word is given.
Plans to sell the one story 500 room Hotel Roosevelt in downtown Pittsburgh to two local men for 1,300,000 were reported today subject to stockholder approval. Prospective buyers were named as Charles M. Morris and Norbert Stern and stockholders would vote at a meeting within a few days.
The United States and China backed a British compromise on voting at the Paris peace conference. The plan would let the conference recommend on five peace steps either by two thirds or simple majority, with a two thirds vote viewed as more serious. Secretary Byrnes said he would back any two thirds decision in the foreign ministers council, noting 26 questions remained where the council disagreed, some very important. The dispute over two thirds for key decisions continued as rules discussions resumed in Paris.
The Jerry Chamber of Commerce board will meet Friday at noon to discuss a successor to Melvin Cobbett who resigned as secretary last week. Mrs. Stewart, acting secretary, said the date is definite and the candidate announcement will come later this week. No probable candidate has been named. the goal is a part-time secretary to guide reorganization, with Roger M. Brown presiding at the meeting if needed.
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