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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1946
Page
1
A mangled OCR fragment references a city tow, two deverals, and wash farts with shop deals and guaranteed offers. The readable bits imply a local notice or ad about towing and shopping incentives, but details are unclear.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports a soft coal crisis idling over 104000 workers plus 400000 miners. Steel production in the Youngstown district fell to 35 percent capacity as layoffs begin and railroads furlough workers. Murray predicts steel workers will see wage boosts next year.
Edward G Budd who helped shape American industry with steel cars stainless aircraft parts and streamlined railcars has died at age 95 His career began as an apprentice in Philadelphia and spanned ventures from metal shop to the auto and piano industries shaping early 20th century manufacturing
Army decision due this week on whether to resume the draft after two months of stoppage. Advisers reportedly favor Secretary Fulbright and General Dwigh D. Eisenhower's start and action. Latest figures show volunteer recruiting rising by the third week of November with new recruits up and a shorter three year service term.
The soft coal strike halves freight movements on the Pennsylvania system through Erie and Renovo as crews are furloughed and lake cargo tightens. Erie and Pennsy offices expect a general embargo soon, likely shutting nonessential shipments and pressing Corry industries toward disruption.
Frank Daniels, arrested on a larceny charge by Edward Ross, will have a hearing Friday at 10 o clock before Alderman Cobbett. Daniels was sent to Eric County Jail after failing to post a 300 bond. The case involves a shotgun valued at 50 and alleged sale through intermediaries with disputed cash amounts.
West Middlesex Pa December 2 Three small children believed to have perished in a fire that swept the Irving home of Mr and Mrs George Emprich on a hillside near their property The blaze broke out after their father a Pennsylvania Railroad yard worker left for work Mrs Emprich returned with a pail of water and fumes poured through the kitchen as a high wind fed the flames Firemen could not reach the scene due to smoke and a steep hill authorities suspected the stove heater started the blaze with no immediate determination of the cause
Attorney William J. Carney of Erie delivers a Gettysburg Address inspired sermon at Corry Lodge No. 199 annual Lodge of Sorrow. More than 300 attend as he links Lincoln's principles to present domestic strife while the Elks' choir and students perform several numbers.
London dispatch notes an unexpected publicity buildup for Vyacheslav Molotov as Stalin's top potential successor. The report, citing papers from Moscow and Washington, highlights Molotov's rise amid health concerns and shifts in power, with bets on who could inherit Stalin's role.
Corry station operators weigh wholesale price increases as three cents more for five gallons of fuel appears at one outlet and others delay. Pittsburgh reports indicate many stations have moved to higher retail prices, with a meeting planned to decide on a unified rise.
Clarence Bartlett, a Columbus R D 1 resident, was badly burned when gasoline soaked his clothing and a cigarette lighter ignited the fumes. He received third degree burns on his face and right hand, second degree on the left, and was hospitalized. He and coworkers extinguished the flames after a delay.
ULS reports Expedition 10 to the South Pole departs Norfolk aboard the Mt Olympus and supporting ships for a four month mission. Rear Admiral Richard Byrd commands Task Force 63 with three task groups to reach the Ross Sea, establish a base, and map the continent using seaplanes and helicopters.
Police report a $1000 theft at Maples Tavern 664 West 26th Street during a weekend burglary. Ex-employee Joseph D Onofrio claimed the cash was left in the cafe and later removed, with additional liquor items stolen. Detectives investigated a broken window and pane damage as part of the incident.
Western Pennsylvania reports record cold as a blizzard-like storm cripples highways from Meadville to Somerset. Officials say 40 cars stalled and widespread slick surfaces created dangerous driving conditions with emergency crews applying cinders overnight. No major crashes reported amid continued caution today.
A Warren County grand jury returned an indictment against Andrew Mizak charged with assault with intent to kill and related counts. The case stems from a shooting at the John Keulinsky farm home near Blue Lye in Columbus township on Atztish 23rd. The trial is set to begin in the Warren County criminal court with three witnesses listed Clower Dowrey Sheriff Linder and Hubler of the State Police.
Shanghai remained quiet after two days of rioting as authorities tried to clear sidewalk vendors. Shops were damaged and demonstrations continued with police actions and crowd confrontations at the Whangpoo area. An Associated Press photographer reported casualties and tense scenes near the city station.
Two persons escaped serious injury when a car driven by Boral Rubiey Spartansburg veered off Route 6 about west of Corry in the early morning. The driver Nash Lefayelle became sleepy and lost control. total damage reached about $500. Both occupants Alien Aizens and kinney survived the wreck.
Harrisburg dispatch reports two teachers Miss Marion J. Forney of Paxfang and Miss Beatrice Watkins of Wiconisco were found nine hours after venturing into densely wooded mountains north of Harrisburg while seeking evergreen decorations. State Police said they wandered for hours before rescue, with $6 missing and their ordeal ending safely.
WashingtonDecember 2 3 The government seeks to admit a news reel claiming John L Lewis called last spring's coal strike settlement valid for the duration of government operation. UMW counsel challenge the transcript as evidence and a recess delays a dramatic courtroom moment.
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