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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1946
Page
1
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Steel plants resume operations as CIO United Steel Workers end a historic walkout. Major producers including U S Steel Bethlehem Republic and Youngstown Sheet sign new contracts granting a minimum wage of 1 dollar per hour retroactive to January 1. Picketing at non signing mills continues while industry officials warn full capacity will take weeks. Weirton Steel also raises wages to 1 dollar per hour without a strike, marking a historic wage milestone in the steel sector.
Dr James B Bender director of the National Institute of Human Relations and noted psychologist will speak this evening at the Senior High Auditorium on the Talk of the Month program sponsored by the Corry organization Interest was high after weeks of quiet as the community awaits his remarks known for articles in the Saturday Evening Post and the New York Times Magazine Piper Aircraft announces a stock registration for 150000 shares at 91 par value with underwriters Hayden Stoee & Gu of New York
Negotiators seeking settlement of a wage dispute between Duquesne Light Co and the Independent Association of Employes resumed sessions after a 19 hour power strike in the Pittsburgh area. The union demanded 20 percent raises plus 15 cents. The company had offered 27 percent. State Labor Secretary Chesnut predicted an amicable settlement and possible quick agreement.
A five year old Erie boy Dennis Robert Broderick son of T Sgt Donald Broderick now in Japan died instantly after a two car collision at 7 20 p m Sunday at Laverys Corners five miles west of Edinboro. His mother Mrs Rosemarie Broderick is listed in fair condition at St Vincent's Hospital with a fractured jaw a badly lacerated and possibly fractured right arm and injuries to her right eye. Gerald Vandervort 21 2 D 2 Madison was also injured with scalp and facial lacerations and head injuries. His condition is listed as fair.
Weather issues threaten delays but producers report widespread tapping and rising syrup output. Harry Burrows plans to start with 3 000 free on hand and 2 000 maples. Mead McCullough begins work today aiming to save costs by midweek. Harwood Brothers and Peck Brothers resume operations. Lucury farms see quick syrup production and nod toward strong prices if weather cooperates.
City Chairman Arthur Shields led a Democratic city committee meeting on Sunday to file papers for a forthcoming primary bid by a committeeman and committee woman. The plan includes aligning with nearby groups to ensure a full slate appears on the party ballot. Assemblyman Waterhouse has faced opposition and is again seeking the Republican nomination. No agreement yet on who will run for Congress, with some party workers opposing Mo Combs of Stoneborn as a candidate.
Police expect arrest today following a dangerous Ford coupe run through Spring and West South streets. The driver nearly hit a pedestrian at Spring and Main, ignored stop signs, and plowed across Pleasant Street into a ditch then sideswiped a utility pole. The car fled up a ditch to Church Street before returning to the road. license number obtained and charges likely after further checks.
Vatican City February 18 report details the elevation of 32 cardinalate members, including four American prelates Dougherty Glennon Mooney Spellman to the College of Cardinals in a formal ceremony. Papal emissaries delivered notices, with the four Americans receiving confirmations, robes, and positions in the Papal procession. The events culminate in a public consistory on Friday for the final admission and red hats.
Amita Tories a longtime WCTU lecturer aged 84 died yesterday at her home in Johnstown Pa authorities said cause burns apparent from a blaze on the kitchen floor her neighbor Paul Wells aged 47 reported the incident Coroner investigations underway to determine origin and extent of the fire
Washington report details Senator Brewster clashing with witnesses over a California referendum drive funds linked to Edwin W. Fyre and Judean. Witness Hendy Hudsonson, assistant solicitor general, rejects the self incrimination claim as the probe traces $990,500 from donors to a committee aiding the referendum fight.
An auto on Hare Creek Highway burst into flames Saturday afternoon near the Dr Christie farm. Charles Bugbee drove the vehicle which ignited suddenly. firefighters arrived as the car burned fiercely. The blaze was intense but the driver escaped injury. The nearby farm was notified of the incident.
Two vehicle wrecks near this city Tuesday evening and early Sunday left multiple people hurt. A Cony machine struck a truck at the foot of Oxbow hill, damaging the truck’s braking system and causing extensive yard damage. the driver admitted to drinking beer. Richard Mevker’s car was heavily damaged after a collision with a parked vehicle near the Best House, with an estimated $800 loss. Union City authorities said one Lincolnville resident was treated by a physician, and state police were still investigating with no final conclusions.
Final returns show the Catholic party winning 92 seats in the Belgian Chamber of Deputies, with Premier Achille van Acker's Liberal party second at 80 seats. The Communists take 24, Liberals 16, and the Democratic Union gains. Baron Henri Carton de Wiart expected to form a government, otherwise the regent may tap Van Acker to attempt a coalition.
Washington February 1 The former National Labor senator Curley was sentenced by a federal court to six months in prison and ordered to pay 1009 dollars in restitution for activities in the government case. Donat Wakefield Smith and others received six to ten months or more in prison with various fines. Curley announced he would appeal to the Supreme Court if necessary.
The Corry office of the United States Employment Service reports a week of mixed activity. Twenty three new claims were filed for weekly compensation under the Readjustment Act, with 443 total compensable claims including 43 from Tinton City. Only eight job openings were listed, signaling tight labor demand in a period of rising unemployment concerns.
Meadville reports a tragic accident as a 1 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Freund of Meadville, is fatally struck by a stray rifle shot from an unknown distant source while near a nearby firing activity. Deputy Luther M. King of Crawford County is investigating. The bullet entered the boy’s head. witnesses say it did not come from the shooters in the immediate vicinity.
Acting Mayor Daniel W Coulter declared a state of emergency in Lancaster Pennsylvania as an 18 day transit strike by AFL workers paralyses the city. Pickets gathered around the Conestoga Transportation Company plants while sheriff and city leaders debated control. AFL locals halted long distance trucks and buses, with Hamilton Watch Company among sites ringed by security. The situation escalated with lines of pickets at industrial sites and roads into the city blocked.
Washington reports Chester Bowles warned Congress of an inflationary explosion as wage price controls near June expiry. He argued the administration must sustain price stabilization and the food subsidy, while acknowledging the new policy is not perfect, and that households face rising costs across food, rent, and essentials.
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