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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1946

Page

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Fragmentary sports note hints at 98 All New Bb event

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a 98 All new Bb event and a bow, with unclear nouns. The readable parts point to a sports or group activity but lack concrete names, places, dates, or outcomes.

Textile ceilings push up clothing costs and prices

An Associated Press report from Washington notes a 16 percent rise in cotton textile ceilings edging higher retail prices. Retailers expect gains to push shirts to about 2.95 dollars and shorts to 0.73, while manufacturers plan increased output to cover demand. The OPA forecasts further boosts in textiles and household linens, with costs rising across apparel to curb inflation.

Associated Press Washington Reail Clothing Merchants Aid Igher Rothschild

Man killed by train near North East crossing

Homer Charles Miller age 44 of Berkley Springs West Virginia was struck and killed by a westbound New York Central passenger train at the North East crossing. The body lay on the tracks 295 feet west of the crossing before being recovered by investigators. Deputy coroner Firman identified the victim from a drift registration card. No papers or belongings were found on the body and no witnesses reported prior sightings of the man in the area.

New York ‘Central Homer Charles Miller RD. 1 Berkley Springs Allen Firms Askred Weaver North Bask Mahwter Carl Reiwalt Golden Pheasant North East Crossing Weaver Refivalt Bert Hesling North East Strock Firman Bert

Paving Program Advanced by Council Petitions Accepted

The city council last evening accepted petitions from property owners along East Bend Street and East and West Wayne Streets for paving. Plans call for over two miles of paving beginning next season, funded by property owners with city bonds and a broader program to extend to Wright, Tarvin, and nearby streets, pending sewer and water main work approvals.

City Connell East Boned Street West Wayne Streets Chamber of Commerce City Baila | Scott Tarvin East Wayne Street Washington Street Columbus Avenue Congress Street West Wayne Street West Washington Mound Street Mould Street Wright Street Raymond Avenue Willhins

Duff Says Pac Supreme Issue in Campaign

Attorney General James H. Duff, GOP governor nominee, declared the supreme issue of the campaign is whether the Voters want the PACs Political Action Committee to take over control of state and federal governments by a small labor segment. He spoke before 1350 Lawrence County Republican committee members and allied organizations, stressing the PAC’s decisive influence.

New Castle James H. Duff CTO Political Action Committee Lawrence County Republican Committee Thei PAC

Turmoil and Trials Dominate August Bulletin

Reports from Washington and beyond cover probes into alleged war crimes links to Ren May and a broad reassignment of economic stabilizers under Truman's reconversion plan. In Kansas City a veteran judge returns to Washington to oversee new stabilization duties while San Francisco notes fishing idle amid price ceiling protests and Paris discusses voting procedure rules at the peace conference.

Kansas City Jol Caskle Collet Truman Washington Collet John K. Siperman

Hospital fund total over half collected here

The Covey Memorial Hospital Fund shows over half of the pledged $210,118.45 collected with August receipts adding about 1,008 as reported by Roger Brown, fund committee chairman. A new North Center street collection office at the Pennsylvania Electric Co will handle pledges by mail or in person. Treasury report notes August receipts of 72,559,917.18 and expenditures of 1,141,079.85 with a balance of 10,791,588,540.98 and total debt listed at 267,498,590,040.11, down 6,031,581.39 from yesterday.

Covey Memorial Fusiital Ik Waa Roger Brown Nen Persod Treasury Washington

Election of City Assessor Delayed At Last Night Meeting

Local council, led by Mayor Ainley, debated filling the city assessor vacancy. Applicants named were Arijue A. Shiblds L. R. Thfany and Charles T. Chaker with Walter Sweet mentioned as Finance Superintendent. A Thursday 7:30 pm hearing was set. council planned to select the new assessor to replace O. A. Stennett. Also reported were general receipts 89,505.97 and tax-related payments, with parking and highway fines totaling 226.50 and 845. The city’s bank balance stood at 28,033.20 and Parking Meter Fund balance 4,517.93. Quarterly allotments of about 2,500 were expected soon to shore up expenses.

Gly Cornellwee Auwinshud Cnvbage Contvellin Waiew Allon Mayin Ainley Arijue A. Shiblds L. R. Thfany Charles T. Chaker Inmion Walter Sweet Cownell O. A. Stennett Ashe Aity Iressuror Warren Hortisburg Council Sm!l Stanford Hose Company Stennett Tly Sie Berle Disposal

Army Officer and Family Return to Allied Hands

Major Georer and his wife and seven year old son George Jr. were back in Allied control after being captured by Yugoslav troops near Venice. No details of detention or release were provided. The two Yugoslav soldiers were killed in the skirmish with American troops during the Venezia region clash.

Rome George Jr Venexia Gualid Lune Jasrine Gapore Mous Battlefiek Linen Venezia

Penelec Authorized to Sell Gas Facilities in Pennsylvania

The Securities and Exchange Commission approved Vivania Electric Company Tubes Own of Philadelphia to sell its gas facilities to three Pennsylvania firms organized by John A. Ware LLC. The purchase price is $60,150, and the deal covers Lock Haven Gas Company Clearfield Gas & Fuel Company and Renova Gas Fuel Company.

Philadelphia Aus Y—Resys- Vivania Electric Company Tubesown Securities and Exchange Commission John A. Ware LLC Oxford

Turkish Premier Resigns as New Regime Takes Power

Reports from Agsnelited Presa NARA indicate Premier Peker resigns amid large protests and a shift in Turkish politics. The cabinet changes under Saravoglu’s leadership aim to stabilize policy while foreign affairs are expected to keep current course. Discontent stemmed from high costs and economic strain, with opposition parties criticizing the government amid brief demonstrations.

Recép Peker Wesdee Witc Atauate Nowcue Antolin Lie Saravoglu Saracoglu

Rebate Drives Prompt School Tax Payments

A state school tax rebate program prompts swift payments as residents settle October and November taxes to receive rebates. Officials note the incentive may boost total collections and reduce outstanding levies.

State Workers Get Pay Raise Amid Budget Strain

Harrisburg announced a 4 to 18 percent pay raise for nearly 41,000 state employees based on September 1942 salaries. The increase, costing between 7 and 8 million dollars annually, is not automatic for employees deemed unworthy or where earlier adjustments suffice.

Associated Press Harrisburg Martin Awimahtat

Confession Report Ties Heirens to Degnan Case

State’s Attorney Wittusin J Woodkty said William Heirens confessed to kidnapping and killing six year old Suzanne Degnan, stating details in prosecutor’s office. Heirens, 18, has been indicted for murder in the Degnan kidnap slaying and the fatal stabbings linked to other victims.

Meicago Wittusin J Wookty Woyat Wan Meieeny Thad Suzanne Deg Josephine Ross Widuyy

Tanker Lost in Fire After Lightning Strike

A tanker was struck by lightning off Florida coast, igniting a blaze at the Standard Oil docks. Three crewmen are missing, including Captain Maurice A. Tunstall. The ship and cargo are valued at about $3.5 million. search continues as more injuries are reported and crews are accounted for.

Florida Associated Press Jacksonville Fin Homestead Maurice A. ‘Unstall Hopkinsville Jack Bowmen Darkwart Inehud- Hgils Chy Boetnemben Ereyddl Carlo

Naval veteran held in slaying of Cambridge dime store girl

A 22 year old Naval veteran of Pacific service was in custody tonight in the rape slaying of Ruth McGurk a 25 year old Cambridge dime store clerk whose battered body was found last week in cranberry bogs. District Attorney Edmund Dew said he would seek a district court complaint tomorrow against the suspect.

Mass Ang Pacific Ruth McGurk Cambridge Edmund Dewby

Riots in Italy Leave Many Dead Amid Unrest

Dispatches report violent clashes between police and Swillan peasants across Caveam and surrounding towns as the government tries to curb the black market under a broad price control program. Reported deaths include several police and country residents with widespread disturbances noted in Sicily and other areas.

Presa Rome Brltny Ansa Mide Lin Ia Hinushie Lee Caveam Wolo Galt Waspe Ty Police Sicily Thay Granueles

Titusville man, WWI veteran, dies after crash

A 49 year old Titusville resident and World War I veteran, Claire Campbell, was found fatally self inflicted at his home by his son Paul and brother in law Blair Kelmiston after an evening drive. Coroner Ed Low said death caused by self action after a drinking outing and crash near Plutmer. Campbell’s wife suffered injuries and Campbell’s son Paul Jr. was uninjured. the family visited Mrs Campbell at Oil City Hospital before continuing with the page six continuation.

Titusville Aue Claire Campbell Paul Campbell Blair Kelmiston Ware County Ed C. Low- WY Stewart Pleasantville Oil City VPW Plutmer Carom Paul Campbell Edmiston City Hospital

Man Arrested at Spring Creek in New Delinquency Charge

Warren August 6 Kenneth Ov at 31 Spring Creek was arrested Monday by Deputy Sheriff Secor and Officer Desile Fabes of the State Police on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a 3 AG year old girl at Spring Creek. The girl is said to be the same involved in a similar charge months ago with Clayton Bucharinti of Pittsfield now serving one to two years in the Allegheny county workhouse. Ov at is jailed in Warren county awaiting arraignment today on the more charges.

Warren Kenneth Ov Spring Creek Desile Fabes Clayton Bucharinti Pittsfield Allegheny County Oviatt Warren County

Red Envoy Accepts Issues Lenge Dictation of Peace

Moscow envoy agrees that an American statement will be published in Russian papers as part of a peace accord. Purley claims the Moscow talks aim to dictate terms, with emphasis on publicizing statements.

RED Envoy Purley Aim Moscow

Byrnes, Molotov clash over consistency at Paris talks

At the Paris peace conference rules committee Byrnes accused Molotov of seeking dictation to the Big Four while Molotov labeled the charge inconsistent. The exchange occurred as debate over voting rules continued with observers noting the heated tone.

Associated Press Paris James F. Byrnes V. M. Molotov Byrnes Molony Ams Molotov United States Soviet Union Russia Britain France Ecolneil Bf Paul-Henri Spank Belgium Anerlout WL. Mackenzie King Canada Foreign Ministers Council N. V. Pavlov T Molotov Byres Potsdam Si Molotov

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