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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1946
Page
1
Fragmented text with scattered names and places mentions a school operation and meals, various individuals such as Betts, Miller, Sandburg, and Gavltoy, plus an unrelated burial discovery and a house near a store. The garbled source lacks coherent events or dates to extract a clear single news item.
About 1,200 Jewish refugees aboard two crowded vessels anchored off Haifa as British authorities tighten Palestine immigration limits. The Yagur with 700 refugees and Henritts Sadiel with 500 passengers arrive amid stalled certificates, with Szold towed for engine trouble and UNRRA aid observed among supplies, as more ships feared en route.
Barry Damestown Mfg Co. in Kent D Armour Hillstrom announces eleven new employees since August with at least 20 more vacancies planned to meet a surge in material shipments. The new workers will join the easy id screen division at the new plant, as production expands after a recent vacation.
The Slaughter committee investigates war surplus sales frauds with witness Benjamint F. Plaids, a Washington promoter, who testified after being accused of offering a campaign contribution to halt an exposé. Hugh D. Wise hinted further action on potential investigations of government-linked figures as testimony suggested broader scope.
Only three former Company A members sign for service as the National Guard unit reorganizes under Donald M. Sears. The recruited trio Milton Diggydh Alfred Cone and Winfield Williams join veterans seeking federal recognition but delays and weekly recruiting push spark local concern.
Roger Brown announces the Memorial Fund Office will open at the Pennsylvania Electric Company offices 6 North Center Street to collect pledges for the August contribution. Hours are 9 to 11 in the morning and 1 to 4 in the afternoon weekly except Sundays. All contributors may pay in person or by mail. second contribution data will be provided by the fund committee.
Across the globe briefings note Byrnes criticized by the Soviet press while urging the peace conference to continue its work even if the UN Assembly meeting is postponed to year’s end. In Cyprus British forces rush materials for Jewish immigrants to Palestine as tensions rise. In Berlin an Army CID report cites a five member New York family linked smuggling. Marine units rotate in North China as Cooke stresses no major withdrawal. Ecuador’s Jose Velasco resumes as constitutional president amid Four Day uprising tensions. Dominican tremors persist as tremors disrupt Ciudad Trujillo and nearby islands.
Coroner probes death of an elderly man found in a box car near Erie. Identity not yet established. described as about sixty years old and known only as Dealvy or Dyotey by local acquaintances. Cause undetermined. investigators questioned transit workers and friends for clues.
Local veterans in Corry can begin filing for terminal leave pay under a new law. Service officers arrange improvised forms and will assist at the Legion Home on North Center Street this Tuesday evening. An estimated 8,000 to 12,000 Corry veterans could qualify with payments ranging from 50 to 500 dollars.
Motorists praise the newly surfaced Columbus Road segment under the Ohio State Highway Department. Alfred Sandberg supervises the project. The work extended from the village to Dewey’s Corners and linked to other local routes, improving highway quality and safety.
Washington Aug 12 The Price Decontrol Board opens its first session with hearings to decide whether to restore price ceilings for meat dairy eggs and hundreds of products Congress gave the board ten days to hear testimony and nine days to decide The board will hear from industry agriculture and consumer groups with nearly a thousand witnesses and written arguments filed The panel must determine if prices should be controlled and when if at all and may lift or reinstate ceilings after August 20
The body of Mrs. W. H. Duffy was discovered in the bathroom of her home by her daughter and son in law. A prior heart attack is suspected as the cause. she had not been seen for days and had lived in Corn Fer many years. Burial will be at St Elizabeth's Cemetery after a Mass at St Elizabeth's Church.
Raymond Macy Ardley and family welcomed a set of twins alongside his month old triplet daughters at Dickens Hospital. The father described diaper changes and morning routines as the new family adjusted to the busy household.
OPA increased retail price ceilings on autos, effective immediately, to restore peacetime profit margins. Four door sedans see rises including about 983 on a Chevy Jet Master, 293 on a Cadillac, 73 on a Plymouth Deluxe and Ford Deluxe, 36 on a Black Series 40, and 99 on a Chrysler Royal.
AT TOBYHANNA PA AUG 12 Army gliders 1000, crated for sale at military reservation. WAA says not airplanes and price set at 875 dollars. Crates include five crates per glider totaling heavy lumber. buyers receive purchase certificates. Stroudsburg vet plans crates as guest bins. wings to be used as porch roofs. Meanwhile North Alabama riot suppressed as officers disciplined after Saturday clashes injure several negros.
Near Harrisburg Aug 12 the State Liquor Central Board suspended licenses for multiple establishments including The Power House Cafe and City Lunch in Punxsutawney as well as Eagles Aerie and Gobmry Club. Actions cited include sales to intoxicated persons and permitted gambling. Punxsutawney venues face penalties from 15 to 50 days.
Police say the claimed panther killing is a false tale surrounding Al Aikens Eddie Jawai and others. Deputy Bielawski Alkens Wasten Wemery and local officers deny involvement and note a cash reward posted two years ago for any panther bite.
Police plan to exhume four more bodies linked to mercury poisoning in Wilmington case. Prosecutor Mullin-Hayden said grand jury action may follow. Mrs Lockman and others face questions as investigators pursue traces of foul play and toxic exposure.
Paris Aug 12 The Paris peace conference unanimously invited Albania Mexico Cuba and Egypt to hearings on the Italian treaty A vote 15 to 3 with three abstentions approved the invitation and the conference elected Jacques Touque Du Pache as secretary general of the conference The general secretariat will include eight members with representatives from the United States Great Britain Russia and France
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