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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1946
Page
1
Fragmented OCR news brief lists cattle prices like King and Tat cows with weights and prices, notes varied yield and quality, mentions veal cuts and lambs, plus references to motor parts and rail market activity. Raises cautious view on price trends and government policy impact on futures and options.
Gale force winds sweep through the Gorry area causing extensive damage to Pennsylvania Electric lines. Trees lose limbs citywide, with storm sash torn from windows and property damage in the business district. Heavy limbs fall in City Park and several trees uprooted. US Weather station at Erie reports a mild morning.
Severe damage from last night winds reported around Erie with many utility poles down and lines broken. Penelec crews worked on repairs after a gusty night with winds up to 96 to 42 miles per hour and frequent gusts near 71. Snow squalls expected, temperature to drop to 18 to 20 degrees. Fire alarm lines and street wires were knocked out in parts of the city. rural lines also disrupted as crews restored service. Record tobacco prices set at Lancaster Auction for wrappers 89.5 cents and fillers 26.4 cents per pound.
Associated Press bulletin from Washington reports Serguson Michigan says he will seek another extension for the Pearl Harbor inquiry if no one else does. The three month probe, already extended once, is set to end tomorrow unless the Senate and House approve more time. Harrisburg coverage notes Democratic leaders postponing a statewide 1946 ticket decision due to attendance issues among key Pittsburgh and Allegheny county figures. In Rome, a consistory process is advancing with a Star of Rome landing bearing cardinals. Algiers reports 276 killed or injured near Constantine with relief efforts under way.
A late yesterday crash west of Corry on Pine Weeden Route 6 involved two cars driven by Tyler Harrington of Wattstars and Lyle Proctor of Unicon City. Harrington attempted a pass, Proctor’s brakes failed, causing a head-on collision. Both drivers sustained bruises, Mrs Proctor minor injuries. all returned to the scene after first aid at Thilon City hospital. Wrecked cars were removed. one hauled to Aikens establishment.
Dr A E Tate, named successor to Tate etc, has purchased the James H Wright home on West Smith street. He and Mrs Tate plan to live there and use part of the house as an office for a general medical practice alongside duties at Corry Hospital. Tate left Erie for Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh for a refresher course after service as a medical officer in the Pacific. He aims to return by March 1 to open his office and start at the hospital. A fatal crash in Grove City killed 8-year-old Bonnie Berry as she crossed a street after visiting grandparents. Police said a front wheel struck her chest.
Washington Feb 14 The Navy chief said carrier task forces hinder atom raids and that submarines threaten coastal targets. He outlined plans for 63 overseas bases, a strengthened fleet of 319 battle ships, and 281 aircraft in an active air striking force, asserting ships and cities are vulnerable but essential to deter aerial attacks.
The International Military Tribunal hears charges that Germany extorted witnesses to claim Red Army responsibility for mass executions in the Katyn Forest. Russian prosecutors present documents alleging Germans used 500 Polish prisoners to dig graves and shoot them, amid contested blame over the massacre’s origin and timing.
H. F. Therren, manager of the local Montgomery Ward store, resigns effective immediately. Therren, with the chain thirteen years, came to the store in January from Batavia, Wisconsin, to replace G. R. VanWelte and says he is considering offers in Batavia where his family still lives.
Washington february 14 Harold S Ickes abruptly resigns from the interior department claiming he cannot serve with the president in a cabinet that compromises his self respect. he charges pauley testimony under oath was slander and says the political fallout will force truman to appoint a top interior secretary and contend with a volatile party climate ahead of the fall elections. congressional hearings on pauley’s testimony are set for next week as truman weighs whether to push his confirmation and neutralize the new political danger posed by iickes.
In Lancaster on February 4, Conestoga Transportation Co extended service to 18 of 20 lines. Twenty four buses left the carbarn under police guard as volunteers went to work. Central Labor Union representing 22 locals called a public meeting tonight to discuss the strike situation.
New York tugboat workers ended a 10 day walkout that caused a severe fuel and supply shortage. After 8 am strikers returned to their posts the harbor resumed activity and transit services began to stabilize as government officials weigh wage demands and arbitration terms.
Associated Press report from Warren, Pa describes the death of Kane Man en route to his home after a collapse. Coroner remarks point to severe injuries from a wine cellar incident at a local residence. details remain unclear as investigators piece together the events.
The Associated Press reports dairymen will receive the highest January price per hundredweight for milk delivered in the New York milk shed pool. Administrator Dr AJ Blanford said the price is 21 cents above January a year ago. Production utilization was 96.02 percent, with value of last month’s milk at 14,328,654. Dri Blanford noted subsidies added 2,584,584 and butterfat premiums a further 51.
A 50 mile per hour gale swept through New York state and into Ontario causing one death as ice on the Mingora River broke up. A man was seen carried downstream and disappeared after an ice floe failure. Downtown Buffalo saw shattered windows, toppled signs, and downed trees as gusts reached near 66 miles per hour. Police barred hazardous crossings while Coast Guardsmen searched for survivors and the weather station at the airport logged severe winds.
Harrisburg report says Davis pressures Pennsylvania GOP leaders before the May 21 primary. Insiders say he seeks organization support for governor or else he will run against Martin for the U.S. Senate nomination, threatening party unity and control in the statewide slate. Davis limited his public comment to altering the state executive committee meeting. Other leaders expect a deal or a threat to force a Davis run against Martin, risking internal strife.
The Mc Closkey Bakery at West Main street and First avenue prepares a new lunch room in the corner room of the large building. If missing equipment arrives, opening may be tomorrow. otherwise it will be Monday. Lunch service runs from 6 in the morning until 6 in the evening alongside continuing bakery operations.
The Zalepeke brothers of this area sent equipment to Starbrik for a new Pennsylvnia Electric Company power station project. Keystane Construction Camp at Menville handles 19 foot excavation for the HLOUUNN development. workers measure earth removal depth and proceed as weather and site conditions allow. The project, tied to a Route 6 site nearby, is a key spring target in the region.
Calcutta reports three days of anti-British disturbances left 37 dead and nearly 400 injured. British troops patrolled as mobs attacked government-linked sites. Transportation and communications were disrupted with shops closed and partial post office closures. A foul stench lingered from garbage piling up amid interrupted collection services.
Associated Press report from Warren says fire crews responded to a second floor janitor’s room fire at the M C A building after it smoldered overnight. Chlorine packets in the blaze room released fumes, wires burned out, and water damage worsened plaster between floors. damage estimated at $600 by Y M C A president Howard Alexander.
Desperate government actions aimed at untangling a price boost snarl threaten to prolong the steel industry strike. Officials disclosed attempts to modify price policies to halt owner walkouts as efforts to end the dispute face delays. The steel price boost, seen as a prerequisite to settling about 760,000 workers, has been generally postponed.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports rising idle worker totals amid a five day strike by 750000 CTO-Tasted Steelworkers. Windsor Ontario Ford plant and Hooke handling division shops halt operations, idling about 9,000 plus 3,000 workers. Sharon General American Transportation unions add tension as wage talks stall. President Truman’s team presses for settlement while wage control policy faces reshaping.
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