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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1946

Page

1

Untitled Local Market Notes and Figures

Fragmented OCR listing prices and items with unclear context. Mentions of stalls, foods, quantities, and numbers such as 15.25, 17.00, 18.405, and 19.401 appear, along with stray names and phrases. Core meaning and dates are unreadable. readable bits reference budget figures and market stalls.

Manhus Clough Sean Warner Katel Hinig Les Mare Ted Issuns Bey

Labor Department Drives to End All Walkouts

The Labor Department opened a push for settlement of all current strikes and to accelerate reconversion. Secretary Schwellenbach urged firms to trust the OPA on needed price hikes while the agency pledged to handle wage increase applications quickly. The wage and price policy hinges on prompt government action and automatic approvals for some pay grants.

Labor Department OPA Associated Press Washington Echwellenbach Ald Dustry Aclal Schwellenbach Ainge Schuellenbach OPA 5 Wage Stabilization Board

Smoke Fund Closing Records of 1949 Campaign

The Oldiers and Sailors Smoke Fund in this city from April 28 1949 concluded last Saturday with total receipts and final accounts $2995.10. In winding down, donors gave 125 to Memorial Hospital Fund unit 120.22 to Mead Paste Association. Treasurer Waller Sweet submits the closing report for wartime fundraising.

Hospital Fura Oldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital Fund Mead Paste Association Waller Sweet Smoke Fund

Fire at Penn Harris Hotel in Harrisburg

A two hour blaze destroyed part of the 12 story Penn Harris Hotel in Harrisburg. Originating in a first floor kitchen, flames raced up a ventilating shaft causing extensive damage and forcing two guests to evacuate. Fire officials feared snow and wind but operations resumed soon after.

Asiulated Harrisburg Penn-Harris Franklin Moore

Hospital Issue Before Board At Tonight's Meet

Board at Goldy Nowpital Association weighs staff inclusion and terms for new physicians including junior members Dr. Willm of Climer and Dr. Karnest of Spanneburg. Veterans groups press for conditions tied to Dr. O'Hare return, while current staff urge fair staffing plans to support Memiorisi Hospital Fund.

Boar of Diewstors Goly Liteary Ousu- Nir Bhoshu Willm Climer Karnest Spanneburg Abn Ling Pus VW Building Association Dr O'Hare Inafi Staf Memiorisi Hosiil

Secret Of Atomic Bombs Remains U S Exclusive

Secretary Byrnes reaffirmed that atomic bomb know how remains an exclusive U S secret. Lawmakers urged strict controls to prevent any leak. The Canadian spy ring case has lawmakers seeking full details and coordinated action.

Associated Prest Washington Byrnes United States Congression May da Y House Military Committee United Nations Rep. Munit R-Sd House Foreign Affairs White House Byrjés Tn Py Canada State Department PBS Oforeign

State Control Board Cuts Whisky Ration Amid Shortage

The State Liquor Control Board reduced the whisky ration from one fifth of a gallon and one pint to eight fifths for the next two week period starting March 4, due to Federal grain curtailment. Retail licenses stay at eight percent of normal purchases. rationing does not affect brandy gin or state store merchandise. Special unratified whisky supplies will be available while they last.

Asamtekence Harrisburg

Viewers file report in court on Thursday

Court proceedings focused on condemnation of a property on Blut Avenue connected to the Wingers garage amid efforts by the School District to obtain salvage rights. Attorneys Ni Borski and Youn dsr UE UHint Cry argued for waiving certain assessments while owners including Werth Clymer and John Wilpets presented competing bids. Outcome pending further filings and possible purchase of the block west of the Senior High by the school district.

Newera Blut Avenue Mhuisday Princls Ni Borski Brie Corry Schaal Wiggers Siske John Wilpets Werth Clymer Pret Avenue Gorge Agenoy Werer Gorey Avery Hivson Bullae Séhui

Power Strike Again Urged Near Pittsburgh

A threatened power strike near Pittsburgh looms as Duquesne Steel and an independent union of labor clai m negotiations stall. George Maplis, president of the Independent Association of bin workers, says no strike is on now but could resume if wage demands push talks past a six day period. The public will receive notice if a renewed strike occurs and negotiations continue.

Pittsburgh Alrike Pitshireh Sentie Duquesne Dpi Unio Lante1utnness George Maplisr Association of Bin Hloyes Himseif Associated Press Abulitiy Ifm Tte He Lakov Roy Pages National Federation of Telephone We It Memphis Beiene CIO Pennsylvia Ohio New York State Pittsburg Chicago CIO Fart Equipment and Metal Workers Union International Harvester Company Boar Continuer Noymel Detroit United Auto Workers J James FL Dewey APL Induutelat Jsupw Arifts Es Menéral Abel Maine Transit Anh Tihs Bescalvinesiuates YES

Kresge Building Destroyed By Fire

More than 100 firemen fought a stubborn three alarm blaze that leveled the Kresge store in the heart of the Camrian business district. Six firefighters suffered burns from a backdraft while four were briefly trapped on the second floor before rescue. The fire, believed to have started in the basement, engulfed the first door storefront with offices above.

Kresge Camrien Somration 3. S. Kresge Biofecilorial

Erie Slayers Appeal Denied By State Board

Erie County officials report the state board has denied appeals in a high profile murder case. The article notes defendants John D. West and others facing murder and assault charges with sentences and ongoing legal actions in Harrisburg and nearby counties. The piece references the Slayers group and mentions related court proceedings and timelines.

Erie Associated Prexs Harrisburg Enenoy Dowd AyMouved Wikbold Roburk Ania Aihomo Lowac Conlon

Hershey awaits final decision on job issue

Washington reports courts are split over whether a veteran retains the right to his old job under the so called supervisorty issue. Maj. Lewis B. Hershey says decisions uphold veteran seniority in some cases while others deny continued employment. Requests to reclaim jobs top 2005 cases with 17 heard and 4 in court, as district attorneys review grounds for action.

Associated Press Washington Lewis B Lenion National Employment Committee Henshiose Hershey Hhsiness

Espionage report nears publication in Ottawa

Ottawa braces for an official release tomorrow on an espionage plot touching a foreign mission identified as the Hevict embassy. Prime Minister Mackenzie King stated highly secret information was disclosed. U S ambassador Ray Atherton has arrived in Washington amid reporting on American angles of the case.

Associated Press Ottawa Mackenzie Rimy Hevict Ray Atherton U. S Canada Washington U.S

District narrowly misses heavy state snowstorm impact

A targeted winter storm dumped up to 18 inches of snow in parts of Pennsylvania causing travel delays and scattered accidents. Carbondale saw 18 inches while Mount Pocono reported 16, with totals varying across Wayne Susquehanna and surrounding counties. Weathermen noted blustery conditions and slushy roads, as state highways remained open but slick.

Pennsylvania Medin Philla MacReady Inn of Coutsal Dichiets Carbondale Mount Porono Lee Weather Bureau Montrose Harrisburg Allentown Scranton Eagles Mere Williamsport Altoona Sunbury Clearfield Huntingdon State College Wilkes-Barre Towanda State Highways Department Harrisbyre

Fortas Called by Senate Group in Pauley Inquiry

Senators clash over Edwin W. Pauley with Fortas named as Abe Fortas, close aide to Ickes, said to be questioned as the inquiry widens. Tobey notes Pauley’s stand, Ickes testimony hints at broader charges linked to California oil interests and possible industry influence.

Fortas Ickes Senate Associated Press Washington Edwin W. Pauley Abe Portas Horta Pawleys Navy Tobey R-Nh Democratic National Committee Truman Senate Naval Committee Fostas Pauley California Committed George Billion Tressuer Pttinigls

Renewed Sino Soviet tensions loom in Manchuria drive

Reports from Chungking and field dispatches describe renewed fighting between Communist and government forces around Mukden and Vingkow, with Russia accused of supplying tanks and artillery. Sino Soviet talks edge toward categories of economic cooperation as both sides seek withdrawal timing and influence in Manchuria.

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Truman Signs Employment and Production Bill

President Truman signed the employment and production bill after Congress passed a compromise easing “full employment” concerns. The act creates a three member council of economic advisers at 15000 dollars salaries to assist in preparing periodic economic reports for Congress.

Associated Washington Truman Congress

Two Thousand Dollar Gift From AEBA Aids Hospital Fund

Alle 60 the Golsy sacrisse Hospital Association announced a $2,000 donation from the Aeta Employes' Benefit Association to the hospital building fund. The gift is said to be independent of individual workers pledges and gifts and is among the largest from an employes' organization in the city for the Memorial Hospital Fund campaign.

Golsy Sacrisse Hospital Association Aeta ABBA Campaig

Labor strikes ease as unemployment dips in stagnant year

After weeks of turmoil, U.S. labor unrest shows signs of quiet with unemployment around 970000, the lowest in a month. Steel workers’ return helps curb layoffs while major strikes from telephone and auto sectors loom, with negotiators seeking pacific settlements and federal mediation continuing.

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