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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1946
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions stock prices and cattle quotes including hogs, cows, and dairy ranges, with scattered figures and terms. It also references presses, stocks, and general market tone, but legible specifics are sparse, yielding a partial view of a financial and livestock page.
Memorial Hospital fund campaign advances as over 200000 in hand and pledged. Ivan Miller sends a $1000 donation to Earl Cherry's rural division. Rotary Kiwanis PTA and VFW have reported sizable gifts. Auditors预计 mid month final tally. campaign aimed for orderly finish by spring.
Edwin Borstorff and Merton Bitch announce the opening of their new automotive establishment on First Avenue with a DeSoto display. The rebuilt building features a display room and reorganized service department with fluorescent lighting. Public inspections start at 1 pm tomorrow and continue 10 pm, with same hours on Sunday. The DeSoto will be a major feature of the opening days.
Associated Press reports the retail price of sugar will rise by slightly more than a half cent per pound, with the full increase to be announced by the Office of Price Administration and a six tenths of a cent per pound rise to be implemented in the next few days. In London, Russia accuses Greece of state violence at the UN Security Council, claiming a white terror in Greece and criticising British troops’ role. Soviet Vice Commissioner Andrei Vishinsky cites "horrors" in Greece, while Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin seeks a clear yes or no council verdict.
Blizzard halts Elk Mountain ascent as searchers and 50 military police attempt to reach the 11125 foot summit for the United Air Lines wreckage with 21 aboard. Weather and deep snow hinder aerial and ground survey as Civil Air Patrol investigates the crash near Sinclair and Boise stops are noted for the Benders.
The American Legion calls Congress to investigate what it calls a tragic breakdown at the Veterans Administration under General Bradley. John Stelle, national commander, cites unprocessed disability and education claims, staff shortages, and inadequate medical records as key failures needing urgent action.
Washington February 1 Pearl Harbor investigators traced a secret Navy map dated December 5 1941 placing an American patrol vessel in the area of the December 7 1941 Hawaii attack. Vice Admiral William W Smith identified the chart and said the vessel seems to have disappeared on December 6 1941 and requests for the vessel note and its movements were demanded by Rep Murphy.
A draft Japanese constitution proposes stripping the emperor of military command while preserving the throne as a largely symbolic sovereign. Key changes cited include abolishing feudal rights, guaranteeing religious freedom, and transferring treaty approval to the Diet. The draft also reassigns wartime authority away from the emperor and outlines a new framework for governance and the imperial role.
London's bunkered report says Lit. Col. Poyor Nokwusteyitsh, Russian member of the Allied Control Commission in Romania, was assassinated. The radio cited fascist remnants in Romania as responsible, noting the colonel fell during a failed assassination attempt on his return from a mission. Prime Minister Piet Grose and allied representatives were expected at the funeral.
At a Senate confirmation hearing Interior Secretary Ickes affirmed that Edwin W. Pauley had mentioned campaign contributions from California in discussing Tideland suits. He said former Undersecretary Jake Furtas attended the conference and that Pauley was told such matters could influence his considerations. Also reported are Treasury figures for January showing receipts of 137.23 million dollars and total debt at 279.19 billion.
Harrisburg Feb 1 The case tests whether the Public Utility Commission may review rural electric cooperative requirements as the Pennsylvania Electric Company seeks to block the Allegheny Electric Cooperative from a charter. The Commonwealth argues 1987 law exempts rural coops from PUC jurisdiction while cooperative officers join in opposition. The Jefferson, Southwest Central, Northwest, Warren, Central Rural, Central, and Valley Rural Electric Cooperatives are named as buyers of power.
Pittsburgh February 1 three operators assumed control of Shawmut Mining Co properties in Bik county with a seven year lease approved by federal court. Charles Denby John A Robertshaw and W J Stiteler Jr said they will work to improve sanitary conditions and address miners strikes provoked by alleged intolerable conditions. The lease includes a $1 090 000 option to buy at term end.
Republicans split over how tough to make the new strike control bill to pass soon. The House approved the Case measure 258 to 114. 16 Republicans opposed. Debate focused on injunctions, union rights, and rapid action, with minority members privately signaling mixed support. Senate wary of FEPC reform and southern bloc resistance, while House Democrats form a debaters committee to respond to GOP critics.
At Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania the separation center will close March 1 but officials have no info on the fate of the adjacent personnel center used for reassigning troops. Regular post activities will continue, bolstered by a newly formed military police regiment, while troops slated for separation after March 1 will be sent to other centers.
A garbled report notes General MacArthur requesting a state police head appointment. It mentions New York Police Commissioner and others, with references to Pennsylvania officials and a regional common pleas court. The text is fragmented and difficult to parse for precise names or dates.
The Corry Polio Fund reports only 872.35 received so far, far short of last year. Robert H W Bumbaugh appeals to citizens to donate promptly to combat infantile paralysis, noting many past donors have not yet given. The drive continues over the next fifteen days with efforts including personal solicitations and tag day activities.
Grand Rapids Feb 1 The Rev Fran W Siple pastor of a suburban church faced a murder trial in a seven year old poisoning case involving his 17 year old daughter Dorothy Ann. He pleaded guilty to the slaying in both justice and circuit courts and was ordered jailed for sanity proceedings as a confession cited by Prosecutor Mensa R Bolt.
Washington February reports say the White House weighs a new approach to settle the steel strike while bowles and the price administrator briefed the president. Officials warn that price hikes remain the main obstacle to a wage settlement as labor talks continue. The GM strike move is delayed with no seizure contemplated yet and mediation considered psychologically ripe.
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