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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1946
Page
1
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Republican leaders pledged a constructive program as Congress nears its 1948 session. They expect Speaker-designate Martin to lead an anti New Deal agenda while planning the convention site and fundraising. Delegates speculate on presidential contenders as Ohio's choice between Dewey and Bricker looms large.
The Tax Board and City Building Inspector tied on Tuesday to confirm existing valuations with only 12 Corry properties subject to review. City Assessor Charles Te Croker received praise for accuracy as four protested values were found to reflect excess valuations, with corrections due to copying errors on notice cards.
A Warren County jury acquitted Andrew Mizak of fatally shooting John Kalinski at the Kalinski farm home near Blue Eye on August 28. Mizak was released on bond after the verdict. defense portrayed him as acting with warnings to stop choking his elderly father.
The Chinese Communists proposed new peace negotiations via a letter from Chow En Lai to General Marshall. They demanded restoration of order and a formal government alliance in North China before any substantive talks, signaling a tough stance despite offering renewed diplomacy.
An embargo severely restricts express and freight movement, halting most shipments except essentials like food, livestock, medical supplies, and flowers. The Conry Express office reports a backlog cleared only partly as midnight passes, with layoffs anticipated based on duration of the disruption affecting mercantile and manufacturing activity.
Pennsylvania officials report no funds to raise teacher salaries beyond minimums. Deputy Attorney General William M. Rutter says only the 1947 Legislature can change that. The note follows a flood of requests from Governor-elect Dull and others seeking release of funds to grant raises, including to end a 94-teacher strike in Coal Township, Schuylkill County. He notes a misbelief in surplus funds, estimated up to 200000 dollars, already appropriated by the 1945 General Assembly.
George H. Cone of Montgomery Ward's announced that the store windows would be lit this afternoon using a Ward's Powerlite gasoline burning generator. The 3,000 watt unit illuminates the façade, marking a modern display in city retail lighting efforts.
Treasury figures show receipts and expenditures for December 1 with totals and debt estimates. The document lists receipts 1, etc, and expenditures 916,068.51 with a balance of 685,281 and debt projections of about 8,940,000.
Four children perished and three others were burned in a blaze at the John Donnet property in Newton. The fire swept through a house and a barn, injuring Mrs. Pelwitdt Comner and Mr. and Mrs. Gorgehou who were hospitalized. John Conger, 17, survived with burns. total damage estimated at 15 000 to 18 000 dollars.
Frank Daniels who pleaded not guilty to a larceny charge was bound over for trial after a hearing before Alderman Cobbeil. A separate morals case involving Mary Shackenow and Max Bemis reached a cash settlement pending district attorney approval.
A War Department report proposes a federal veterans affairs czar to coordinate reforms for GI Bill beneficiaries and veterans programs. Col Winthrop refinfelder is named top level coordinator to streamline claims and reduce inefficiencies amid criticism from veterans groups and local committees. Rockefeller offers no criticism of Gen Omar Bradley or the veterans administration head, noting mixed progress under current plans.
A central wartime dispatch reports that Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov agreed to key reparations and treaty concessions during a Big Four session. The accord outlines Italy pay 360 million dollars in reparations to Yugoslavia Greece Russia and others, plus Danube navigation terms and denial of treaty benefits for non signatories.
President counseled with government officials on his Sunday broadcast about ending the coal strike and walkout by organized labor. Molotov reportedly acknowledged U S mediation aims to control energy use and support peaceful resolution. London correspondent cites rumors of Soviet split and global supply concerns. Telegraphic dispatch notes Britain’s Strachey comments on American coal strike impacts on Allied exports.
The article reports widespread layoffs across industries including auto and mining as a coal strike intensifies. Ford Motor Company halts 90,000 workers within two weeks. 20,000 idle immediately with 20,000 more to come. Railroads furlough 5,000 in Kentucky. Budd Company cuts 14,000 in Philadelphia and Delaware. Government moves to extend relief while unions warn further stoppages could drag into New Year.
Major Jred Kinley and police pursued a forged check ring linked to Walter Rhicks arrest on forgery. The scheme used forged notes to withdraw funds from the National Bank of Corry amid a gambling loss, with Shields signing others and facing multiple counts. Bail set high as investigations reveal most money spent in gambling and retail payments.
The second Corry woman to shoot a deer yesterday bagged a 143 pound buck named Hck. Other solitary entries included Ernest Simmonsen with 195 and Witham Shrowi8 with 160, as local season notes list several hunts and weights.
Fire Chief warns Corry residents to exercise extreme caution during the Christmas season due to decorations and electric lights. The advisory highlights risks from candles and open flames, urges moving flames away from curtains and evergreen trees, and calls for checks on lighting and outlets to prevent fires.
A raging Capitol area blaze in Madison on December 6 destroyed a cafe and a drug store, hospitalizing four and endangering nearby properties. The fire damaged the Capitol Savings building and other establishments, with authorities naming Lt. Gor Moray and Rencebahen among affected owners.
Washington reports labor leaders unite against Truman administration measures to end the coal strike. John L. Lewis faces contempt fines while union chiefs vow appeals and seek Supreme Court review as the government signals possible further actions after Sunday radio address.
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