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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1946
Page
1
Police say rioting in Bombay has ended and city life returns to normal. The British administration pledges precautions against a fresh outbreak while Royal Indian Air Force personnel resist duties, raising concerns over military involvement and potential protests.
In Bombay the British communique says conditions are "practically normal" after a week of unrest. Royal Indian sailors have returned to duty, strikes ended at installations and dockyards, while Royal Air Force personnel remain reluctant to work. Hospitals record numerous dead and wounded, many cremated, with looting totaling banks, shops, government offices, and posts.
New unemployment claims totaled 389 in the Corry district for the week ended February 22. Six new job openings were listed, 18 claims were reopened, 11 were weekly claims waiting, and 56 of the claimants were from Union City. Veterans filed 38 new claims under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act.
The Associated Press reports Belgium’s left wing factions gain strength as Achille Van Acker may be recalled to form a new cabinet following provincial results. The Catholic Party remains the largest single group with 44 of 699 provincial seats, while Socialists Communists and Liberals win 35 seats combined. Senate results show the Christian Democrats holding 51 of 101 seats decided so far, with 44 more to be named senators to be chosen from provincial lists.
The House Ways and Means Committee opened hearings on the old age and survivors Insurance phase, weighing broadening retirement benefits and extending coverage to 20 million more workers. The board urged more unemployment benefits and medical care plans, while Congress first tackles the old age and survivors program.
Aldershot Feb 5 Preparations were made to transfer many of the 400 mutinous British soldier prisoners who seized control of the Aldershot detention camp over the weekend. The last rioters surrendered last night and were moved in handcuffs to a nearby gymnasium surrounded by barbed wire for transfer. Grievances over food and treatment at the camp were described as superficial and often unreasonable by Lt Gen Sir John Crocker.
Crowds gathered at the junior high arena as the American Legion Elie C Currier Post 365 held a Women’s Victory Club commemoration. Mrs Bert Welden received the Distinguished Service Award for wartime canteen work with Mayor Kinley and District Commander Wheeler presiding.
Dr Wellman arranged an inquest into the death of Ira Radaker 99 a Pacific war veteran whose body was found near a road Saturday Police hunted two men seen fighting with Radaker before they fled in a car The coroner said he died of a fractured rib and internal hemorrhages A second item notes a break in at Norwood School in Stowe Township over the weekend with vandalism to books and papers.
Associated Press reports Argentina's ballot tally faces delays due to transport and handling of paper ballots, with early results unlikely for weeks. Political leaders from the Labor party and Tamborini contend the outcome hinges on the count, amid uncertainty over when the next president will be named.
Associated Press reports Secretary Schwellenbach urged both sides in the Duquesne Light strike to accept final and binding arbitration on the wage issue before midnight. Supreme Court rules martial law courts in Hawaii lacked authority to try civilians after Pearl Harbor. Steel and industrial stocks fell as markets price in ongoing strikes and weak earnings outlooks. An opponent of the hydroelectric project urged review of the light and power plan under changed conditions before action. OFA battle for survival enters second week with Henry Kaiser set to testify on automobile industry issues.
Brownell Jr plans to resign as chairman of the Republican National Committee, submitting the official notice at the committee meeting on April 1. He has served as a longtime Dewey aide and, with Bricker regarded as the No 1 1948 presidential nominee prospect, the GOP contemplates a Midwest successor amid questions of Dewey’s future.
J Buell Snyder, longtime Fayette and Somerset county Democrat and former chair of key committees, was found dead in a Pittsburgh hotel room. He had just returned from Washington and had planned to visit Uniontown on business. officials cited natural causes.
The fire department fought two small weekend blazes. One structure near the Earl Sperry Home on Liberty Street was destroyed with a battery of fuel and a stove cited as cause. A separate shack by the Thompsons Elbow plant on East Winsor Street burned, the boys nearby watching as flames consumed the small building. A hydrant line from Washington Street aided efforts.
New York. Public transit workers threaten a walkout after midnight unless wage increases are granted. O Dwyer urges Murray to intervene and prevent disruption to city and state services. Murray negotiations continued, with officials weighing legal limits and the potential impact of a strike on civilians.
Leon Root plans to open an electrical appliance store at the corner of East Main Street and the adjacent property owned by Tuara W. Winer, leasing the space formerly occupied by Naon Cooper. The project includes wiring, displays, and a showy storefront with planned completion around March 16. The business will offer washers, kitchen aids, and various accessories, with ongoing operation of nearby services and a partnership with Rogt in the local oils trade. unrelated treasury report follows.
Washington Feb 25 Hearing into Edwin W. and Sanley morphblin Lov Wivlersic party of Une Suyy will take on new aspects as Brewster of the Senate Naval Committee resumes its inquiry. Testimony will cover government department permits and grants plus claims about Paley’s campaign funds and related conversations with Paliereson.
About 200 German crew members from the Nazi cruiser Prinz Eugen were to depart Philadelphia for New York today to board ships for Germany. Reporters described a farewell at the Navy Yard with liquor, food, and songs, noting the party appeared as extravagant as prewar celebrations, while some Americans and Germans mingled and spoke in warm whispers. An actual status of detained enemy personnel remained unsettled, with Admire S. H. Cobb commenting on handling the matter as reported by the Philadelphia Record.
Union activists allege management is pushing workers toward a strike while revising wage terms. The text notes a 961% basic hour rate revision and hints at possible rejection by utility management, signaling escalating labor tensions without detailing specific dates or locations.
Gov. Martin urged Duquesne Light employees to submit the wage dispute to arbitration for safety and public health. Union leader George Mueller warned a breakdown could trigger arbitration or further action as talks between the Independent Association and the company continued amid a potential strike.
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