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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1946
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a western route and an inquiry about directions or location. The readable bits suggest a focus on travel or place names but lack clear subjects or dates for a fuller news item.
A compact note outlines numbers and ranges from four point nine nine to nine and up, referencing a sequence or tiered values. The fragment hints at pricing or scoring thresholds and suggests a progression beyond the initial four units.
A Whitehall source says President Truman rejects the British American commission plan for Palestine federalization. He reportedly told Britain the United States cannot act without American public support, urging action Britain deems wise under the circumstances. The broadcast urged Jews to volunteer for the army or underground government and to stop paying taxes to the Palestine government, mentioning a deportation to Cyprus and rising tensions in the Holy Land.
The House Surplus Property Committee seeks records on how Benjamin B. Fields split profits from selling excess war goods. Fields refused to provide the detailed data, prompting a contempt threat from Chairman Slaughter as the panel presses for access to seven documents and ledger entries.
State Police Corporal Hubley announced new warnings and intensified checks on truck overloading in the area. Officers have frequently arrested log hauling operators for overloading, with several complaints about logging trucks. Penalties under the Motor Vehicle Code include fines of 25 dollars for five percent overload and 50 dollars for larger excess, with more enforcement planned.
In Fairhaven ten weeks after a case of cruel cruelty to an ox, three young boys were paroled for one year by Judge Fyanpatter at the county courthouse. The parole, set by the court, aims to address their conduct and prevent further violations while under supervision.
Public briefing this morning on the Fairhaven Federal housing project showed little progress toward a sale. FPHA officials Rice and Talman met with veterans and tenants while local figures discussed forming a tenants corporation to pursue long term government financing, but no price was set and the likely sale date remained unclear.
Corry residents face no imminent water shortage, says Harold Gilbert secretary treasurer of the Corry Water Supply Company. Information from Jamestown and neighboring wells indicates a severe shortage elsewhere, but Corry’s supply remains at typical levels for this time of year. Gilbert notes the water table declines annually with weather. the permanent supply extends north of Corry to Findley, with distribution reaching Me Dotry area, though the text is garbled and some details unclear.
Aug 13 two Brie men were reported in serious condition at Bamot Hospital after an accident at Manard Aldrich repair shop. Andrew Black, 45, was injured when a bottle of rubber solder exploded, causing a fire and about $5,000 damage. Lawrence Cowen, 24, suffered severe burns and inhalation injuries when gasoline used for cleaning in his home ignited.
City officials weigh reversion to Eastern Standard Time with August meeting set to decide. Local firms support DST end while farmers and nearby towns expect coordinated action to avoid widespread clock changes on September 28.
Fredell of Leaven was seriously injured in a sawmill accident at the Davis and Fogle Company in the Third Ward. He was taken to Boury Hospital with injuries including muscle trauma but no fractures. He is expected to remain as a patient for about seven days. Two fellow workers assisted after a truck platform incident.
Labor leaders discuss a sharp rise in prices and potential wage demands with three unions considering a coordinated action plan. No clear indication of a new wave of demands emerged, but framing suggests surrounding trend potential.
Washington Aug 15 CIO leaders gathered for an emergency session to weigh a new wave of wage demands as they claim take home pay has fallen eight percent since April 1945 while job rates rose 17 to 18 percent. The meeting followed a prior gathering of CIO vice presidents drafting policy declarations. Willard Wirtz and Phillip L. Garman warned that stabilizing prices hinges on essential food item controls and the decontrol board faces a test as Philip Murray is set to testify.
President Truman plans a yacht cruise along New England waters for 18 days aboard the presidential yacht. Press secretary Miles Ross announced preparations for his trip with the White House party aboard the vessel. The voyage, the first major leisure trip since Roosevelt’s death, will begin tomorrow and include stops near Williamsburg and other points before returning to Washington.
Treasury report from Washington shows August 12 figures with receipts of 2195 and expenditures around 225. Dull balances around 910,073,079.275 and other entries list balances and disbursements, reflecting unsettled totals and accounting details.
The CIO National Maritime Union called a strike to halt Great Lakes shipping, aiming to shut down ore coal grain and oil transport within days. Estimated lake membership around 4 500 with 4 000 to 5 000 more seamen expected to join, 360 vessels in operation likely idle soon. unions from coast to coast pledged cooperation as reports spread from Cleveland Buffalo and other ports.
Erie county registration chair Dell Darling announced August registration days at the Municipal building. Voters may register August 28 and 30 from 1 to 3 am and 4 to 10 pm, with servicemen registering in guard. Mrs Gladys Stowe and Miss Mary Dempsey to handle registrations.
The Corry Memorial Hospital Fund reports 84,045.95 collected in the August period, bringing total to 116,969.08, over half of the 210,273.95 pledged. Chairman Roger Brey notes many pledges remain uncollected and that larger three year pledges will boost totals when paid at year end.
Business Manager Stanley Ander ton of the School District announced that grading and filling of the north half of the block between South and Pleasant streets and Spring and First avenues will start this week. Basements near First avenue and South street will be filled, and a rough sod lot bordered by Spring and South streets will be leveled. Materials come from Ajax firm Works. A Jot adjacent to excavations will be plowed and graded. The group hopes to use a roller from Baldwin Brothers Paying Co. to hard surface the area after grading. When done, over half the block will be ready for practice fields and informal sports programs. No definite plan yet for removing the former Paul Spelsnan home. Work will not stop on the excavation fills tied to the Pollett three family apartments. Wiggers garage will stay in operation due to transfer delays. North section to undergo changes, south portion likely remains as is with future seeding and grading planned for early next year.
A Czech minister faces fierce questioning over Hungary policy as U S Secretary of State notes war costs reach 400 billions yet emphasizes no territory or compensation is sought. Russia advances policies that shape regional stance.
Paris Aug 15 Secretary James F Byrnes told the peace conference that economic treaties made against the Yoldam agreement would lead to slavery and exploitation. He defended the United States against Soviet accusations and praised democracy, urging help for economic rebirth of nations while noting Russia’s influence in recent speeches.
Union seeks a meeting with Viscose Corp officials to discuss a labor dispute that has left about 1,000 to 2,000 workers idle at the Meadville plant for seven weeks. Viscose director Kraft said the company would arrange talks with representatives from its Wilmington and other plants to review wage comparisons and assign a date for a possible meeting.
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