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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1946
Page
1
A fragmented local notes summary mentions residents and visitors from McKay and nearby towns including Nor, Mrs. Sickler, and Mrs. Gingerbread sharing social events such as a Ladies' Aid meeting at an unnamed church. References to school meetings, Army grounds, and local happenings in Elmer G’s county appear amid scattered names and places.
The readable portion hints at a historical item about neighbors and a location. The fragmentary text remains unclear but suggests local context or event involving a neighbor or neighborhood.
Three Erie service stations were robbed Sunday dawns as officers reported break ins at the Van Cle Emblem station opposite Hotel Cory, the Esso station on East Main Street, and the Union OK station on North Center Street. Cash, cigarettes, a candy machine, and business papers were taken, with police tracing a black Packard sedan used in the thefts.
Washington March 11 The text of the Yalta wartime agreement was released showing three conditions for Russia’s entry into the war against Japan. The pact includes handover of the Kurile Islands to the Soviet Union and restoration of southern Sakhalin and other territories, plus terms concerning Outer Mongolia and railway administration in Manchuria.
Congressional investigators heard that a Navy Department civilian translator Mrs Edgers rough translated a message on December 6 1941 detailing code signals to record Pearl Harbor movements. Senator Ferguson questioned Capt Alwin D Kramer about whether he saw the draft before the attack and Kramer admitted he could not recall seeing it until December 8.
Three year old Scott C. Stuart died from a broken neck after a playful lift by a family friend in his Sugar Grove living room. Coroner Ed Lowrey called the incident one of the most unusual in his 20 years. The child was a village favorite.
Charleroi Pa February 11 State Police kept probing the death of 15 year old Charles Mikulak after a Friday night shooting near the incinerator plant. He was struck by a blast from a gun or improvised device as friends tried to ward off rats with a club and rodent.
Pennsylvania leadership pushes to organize a gubernatorial ticket for the May primary as Gov. Edward Martin and Sen. Joseph F. Guffey set candidacy plans. Leaders weigh possible nominees for governor and lieutenant governor while John A. Shroyer announces a Harrisburg press conference without revealing details.
In Lancaster Pennsylvania on February 11 ten people were injured when a 125 man picket line at a car barn was breached by 40 police to disperse 220 AFT workers striking for higher wages. Six officers and four workers were hospitalized. two men face disorderly conduct charges.
Philadelphia’s streetcars buses and subways ground to a stop as 9,655 employees of the Philadelphia Transportation Company walk out seeking higher pay and benefits. Emergency measures were planned to move essential workers and Navy personnel. Arbitration was demanded by some, but the company called its offer hollow. City and federal conciliators urged swift talks to end the stalemate.
Eight centers will distribute 1,250,000 units of died blood plasma to hospitals and physicians across seven Pennsylvania counties. Initial allotments begin this week with future shipments based on consumption. Centers serve Oil City Erie Crawford Warren McKean Elk Forest Clarion Yenan Bo Mercer Jefferson Lawrence. Yellow powder surplus for plasma use provided at no cost, per State Health Department. Dr Harry W Weest, Secretary of Health, says plasma saves lives of injured and surgical patients.
A stolen car linked to a Best Man Street resident was found abandoned in a lot near the Concord Shelf site after a late Saturday evening theft. Police noted evidence of forceful driving and damage to a nearby vehicle, with the Ross machine traced to the East Main area and later abandoned after crashes near the Dairymen's League plant. Local resident Clarence Farmington reported his Chevrolet struck by a hit-and-run driver. investigations showed the suspect vehicle had fled toward the Northside, leaving tire marks and scraped pavement at Spring Creek mill property.
The Division of the Chamber of Commerce calls for tomorrow evening’s meeting to elect officers and nominate a committee. Miss Belen Jones, Mrs Harold Sewell, V Phillips, Clare Cap Well and J A Danston will present the slats. Strong membership turnout urged by retiring president K J Buibaugh and vice president Harry Burach.
Two people were killed and six injured in a collision at Bhran Pump on the Linenin Wahway east of Irwin last night. Police identified the dead as Ronald Farmer, 20, of Greensburg, driver of the car, and Robert Heasey, 9, of Irwin BR. D, a passenger in the truck.
In Harrisburg on February 1, officials announced a broad reorganization of the Pennsylvania National Guard. Plans include reorganizing brigades and regiments, relocating units, appointing generals to oversee the mapping, and forming a new command structure. Details specify unit realignments and priorities for defense needs, with emphasis on integrating anti aircraft and field artillery elements into a unified force. The proposal contemplates a possible additional division and reaffirms commitment to national defense standards.
The Supreme Court declined to intervene in Manila proceedings where Lt General Masaharu Homma was found guilty of war crimes and sentenced to death. The verdict followed a military trial detailing the harsh conduct during the Bataan Death March. Homma's defense and the courtroom crowd reflected the international attention on the case.
Four children aged three to seven perished in a Spokane Washington frame house fire, while their mother Mrs George Locher was injured and a 18 month old survived. The weekend fires across the nation claimed at least 18 lives, including seven elderly men in Marquette Michigan, a Pinehurst Illinois interior fire, and a Myson City Tennessee fatality as a mother guided her children to safety. A San Francisco church roof fire damaged the Gresik Melenic Apostolic Church as the Rev Nicholas A Tounger spoke on fire prevention. A Newfield New Jersey church burned for the second time in a month, and a Clinton Missouri hatchery fire destroyed 30000 chicks and significant eggs.
Washington reports a shift in White House strategy with a wage price policy reform. Chester Bowles placed in the driver seat as a strike ending steel price boost nears announcement. Some officials cite expected delays and lack of notice from the United States Steel Corporation on the new policy rollout.
The White House indicated changes among top administration personnel are in prospect, with Press Secretary Charles G. Ross citing upcoming announcements. Officials signaled a broad stabilization plan may accompany wage and price policy shifts, affecting the Office of Stabilization and related agencies.
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