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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1946
Page
1
A fragmented OCR ledger shows varied numbers and monetary entries. The text lists figures like 6 039.05 2 000.00 500 00 100 00 450 and negative sums such as -300.00 8 000 00, along with references to totals 29 870.00 and 104 662.15. No clear context or entities beyond monetary amounts and partially legible labels.
Four senators urged that union leaders be given the first chance to propose changes to labor laws to avert strikes. Republican Ralph F. Diers and others argued this would reverse the New Deal approach and invite input before drafting any act. Senators Knowland Johnson and McClellan expressed caution about likely proposals amid union opposition and reform controversy.
Gotham observers glimpse a new dairy facility as a 20 year old woman dedicates the plant with a bottle of milk. The $2,000,000 New York plant, open since November 15, has a 60,000 quart capacity and serves 60,000 workers. A helicopter tour linked the dedication to Wayne County dairy operations.
The article recalls the second anniversary of a major snow event, noting a sunny start followed by a dramatic winter storm in 1944 45. It describes widespread paralysis, temperature impact, and prolonged snowfall across city streets, with mentions of halted transit and ongoing record weather conditions.
December weather ushers in a cold snap from Canada with heavy snow blanketing the city and surrounding regions. Roads remained impassable for days, trains ran late, and air travel suffered delays as residents faced mobility and delivery challenges. Fire hydrants required clearing to prevent fires amid the storm.
Damon Runyon, famed columnist and creator of Broadway types such as Little Miss Marker and characters like the Lemon Droop Kid and Harry the Horse, died last night at Memorial Hospital at age 62 after liver and throat ailments. His body to be cremated. no funeral services planned. Attending at his bedside were Damon Runyon Jr and Addie Walker. Treasury report from Washington notes pension and debt figures for the period.
The Advanced Gifts Committee of the Corey Memorial Hospital Fund plans a revival session this Friday to review past donors and encourage new gifts. Chairman D Armolt HALtnh and Roger Brown note several contributions already received and expect renewed support to swell the fund before year end.
Washington reports a official denial that the United States furnished any four engine bombers for an airwar type plane to the Transyians amid a Russian press claim of over 40 such bombers. The denial specifies the claim is untrue for any bomber type provided.
Portland reports indicate a Marine Corps transport plane with 32 aboard seen 10 miles south of Yoletlo after an earlier report of 82 aboard. Major Ernst, Parke t Army Air Base official, cites hearing an explosion, while search efforts continue across Oregon and Washington with Navy Army and CAA participation.
Associate Press reports John D. Rockefeller Jr. offered the United Nations a gift of 8,500,000 to purchase a large tract between First Avenue and Roosevelt Drive for a permanent headquarters. He said a city block would be provided as balance, plus use of bulkheads and piers along East River fronts at 42nd and 48th streets, with restrictions and waivers to ensure federal and state access.
Pathologist says Caryl Gould could not have walked far after head and body wounds. Investigation into his death from an attack Sunday at his home continues. Police seek motive and suspect details linking Preston Daryl to the case.
A local locker service expansion is planned to add one third more space and reach a total capacity of about 1000 individual compartments. The project follows growing demand from hunters and nearby communities with new freezing capacity and improved storage options slated for the coming summer installation.
Robert Leo Higley of Spartansburg received a five to twenty year sentence reduction by Governor Mur to allow parole eligibility after serving two years. Higley was arrested November 15, 1943 for burglary involving about 800 dollars stolen from his father-in-law Marlin Lindsey, returned from Cleveland, and the case followed through Ord Township via Crawford County authorities.
A bus crash in Michigan injured about 25 to 40 people as a school bus collided on a highway. Emergency crews freed children trapped in wreckage with four ambulances taking the seriously injured to Hurley Hospital. Authorities investigated the scene near the Fenton area and reported fatalities.
Officials warn United Nations pressure could compel the United States to release atomic secrets. The report notes sugar stamp controls and OPA plans for the first quarter of 1947, with agricultural officials doubting any changes.
The State School Commission chaired by George Youne reports Pennsylvania must raise about 20,000,000 more to fund current education plans and sustain teacher salaries. Proposals include a one percent tax or a sales tax increase to secure long term subsidies, with Governor Edward Martin urging new revenue sources after 1945 subsidies.
The X8-1 rocket plane, developed by Amhy Air Forces and Bell Aircraft, flew in its first test of supersonic performance. Pilot Chalmers Goodlin reached 95,000 feet, conducted a 19 minute flight with fuelless engine, and demonstrated short controlled maneuvers. The craft, weighing about 210 pounds and 28 feet wingspan, uses ethyl alcohol and liquid oxygen for thrust.
United States faces possible requirement to disclose atomic secrets to all nations as Britain seeks an international supervisory commission to verify armament reports. Molotov warns over charter revision while Britain argues veto constraints would end after commission setup.
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