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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1946
Page
1
The readable fragments describe a local notice or event with names and times but lack clear context. Key names such as Robert, Eve, and Sand appear with scattered places and hours, needing confirmation for accurate summary.
The U S Chamber of Commerce announced a referendum to its 2000 members and about 30 000 companies on amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to limit employers liability for portal to portal pay and define covered occupations. Unions claim potentially billions in back pay futures.
John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers filed a new appeal with the Supreme Court challenging the preliminary injunction issued during the recent soft coal strike. They previously questioned the authority of U.S. District Judge T. Alan Dalzell. Contempt fines and restraining orders arose from the case, and the Court has set January 14 for hearing arguments.
Senator Robert A Taft of Ohio said he will seek the Senate Labor Committee chairmanship when Republican senators meet December 30 to organize for the new majority He plans to stay on the finance committee and to continue as chairman of the Republican steering committee The labor post is deemed important due to calls for labor reform and Taft’s seniority would favor him for either chairmanship or finance.
A four year old, Ronald Berich, handled a small copper tube with wires on his Christmas tree that exploded. He suffered critical injuries to hands and head with internal damage. his father Clarétice was lightly hurt as the device, kept in the home for years, caused the blast.
London reports Foreign Secretary Bevin says friendship among great powers is the surest basis for lasting peace but peacemaking will take several years. He notes postwar treaties, UN cooperation, and Britain’s role as a midpower, with United States and Soviet Union key players in the process.
Jesse Raines, 50, and his wife Genevieve, 49, of West Seneca were killed when their car was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad mail and express train last night. Their daughter Elsie Parmele, 22, was hospitalized with fractures.
OPA indicates sugar stamp No 58 will allow five pounds of sugar starting January 1 with a four month expiration and possible expansion. Officials anticipate a new stamp 1847 to replace stamp 53 before April 30 and discuss potential increases to total ration sugar per person to about 20 pounds.
Reports from Tokyo indicate the quake and tsunami left 1,125 dead with 2,700 missing or injured as relief efforts reach shattered towns on Shikoku and the Wakayama Peninsula. Thousands homeless slept under trestles and amid fires while U S Army units assist and food and water are air-dropped.
A fire at the Kentucky Hotel in Louisville yesterday prompted prompt action by firemen and calm guests. Hotel employees credited the drills for safe evacuations as about 45 guests were assisted. Damage estimated around 1000 dollars with no serious injuries reported.
Slippery glaze from freezing conditions caused multiple traffic incidents across the area. Cars skidded on icy streets injuring no one seriously, with several vehicles damaged and several accidents reported to the police, who noted roads remained drivable but hazardous.
Grand Valley producers allied with Pittsburgh interests will start development near Chandlers Valley in Warren county shortly after the new year. They plan a five-spot acid test to assess the field's potential. preliminary outputs indicate several wells previously cleaned show rising production.
Patchy OCR text records scattered figures and names with unclear totals. Reads like a late December notice with partial amounts and identifiers, lacking coherent context or complete attribution.
Paris dispatch states a state of siege is in effect in Tonkin and northern Annam as Premier Leon Blum announces a government measure. Reports cite over 200 French soldiers killed or wounded and violent clashes with Viet Minh forces with warnings to villagers and houses aiding insurgents.
A Baltimore couple welcomed quadruplets to join their 3‑year‑old son, raising their family to seven. Doctors estimated each baby at about four pounds, all placed in incubators. Father Charles Henn described the daunting housing needs as the family adjusts after the Christmas delivery.
The Supreme Court reversed convictions of two Jehovah's Witnesses for draft violations, ruling trials were biased as lenient courts denied proper challenges to the draft ruling. The decisions were presented by Justice Danitn Benaids Cavaniutsky.
In a sleet storm a Canadian Pacific Montreal to Boston express named Why Alouette and a freight train collided head on one mile south of Fowansville Quebec injuring twelve people with one severely hurt.
Corry's municipal indebtedness fell to the lowest in Pennsylvania after 1948 payments totaling 67 000. The outstanding bonds total 20 000 38 090 0F with retirements due by 1950. Major items include 2 000 Municipal Building bonds and 5 000 490 inspection storm sewer bonds.
The US Navy vessel US 1000 pulled out of Dairen after a verbal ultimatum from Soviet military officials demanding departure within 20 minutes. American journalist and businessman delays were denied landing rights as Soviet forces remained in central Dairen following Japan’s surrender.
City council approves a parking ordinance final reading set to take effect on Saturday January 12. The measure requires publication in three issues by state law and includes penalties. dates for publication anticipated December 26 or 27. The ordinance revises previous parking rules and expands enforcement power.
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