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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1946
Page
1
A local sale opens listing pigs, cattle, horses, a mare, and farming gear. Items include heifers, yearlings, plow, shovels, Maytag, and various bales. Bids reflect mixed quality with cattle and hogs noted and prices hinting at market activity.
A northbound Pennsylvania freight train with fifty cars derailed near Franklin in Venango yards. A broken rail or track defect is suspected as crews work to clear about four hundred feet of damaged track and remove cars, with no injuries reported. Dispatches note cranes from Venango and Kiski Junction aiding the recovery and one running line kept open for through traffic.
Missing from home last evening Sovepth Reade and fellow youth are now suspected to be speeding west in a borrowed 1939 Ford sedan, license ZUB42, after stealing a car from Spring Street while owner William Kammerlin was at Rex Theatre. The chase ended after a near collision on Route 6 near the State Hatchery. damage to Carl Anderson’s car totaled about $160. The runaways fled Union City after a reward was offered. no further reports by afternoon.
Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania closes its wartime processing of 50,000 soldiers becoming civilians. Army officials received the last batch of material today as orders for new separations proceed. Exparaters coordinate spraying and operations to midnight tonight.
Associated Press bulletins report about 38,000 Ford workers idle since Halnary 25th due to steel strike shortages. Plans to return next Monday include Detroit area facilities Iron Mountain plant and Michigan hydro plants. CIO President Murray urged reinstatement of steel allocations to protect smaller producers from being squeezed out. News from London notes troop withdrawals in India and Indonesia. Spain closes key border gateways with France ahead of midnight order, sparking anti Franco protests across Europe.
Associated Press reports a 114 hour set of talks in New York failed to settle a wage and hour dispute involving about 350000 telephone workers. Federation leader Moran warned of a March 7 strike after the talks with American Telephone and Telegraph Co and Long Lines failed to reach terms. The union demanded a $10 weekly raise and a 35 hour week, while the company offered a $4-5 weekly increase with smaller boosts by plant workers.
Report from Buenos Aires notes Peron ahead in three provinces with 32 electoral votes while Tamborini leads in two provinces with 20 electors. With 189 votes needed to win, initial popular tallies show Peron 22,499 and Tamborini 21,809 as provinces begin formal counting.
Corry Chapter of the American Red Cross announces an early campaign led by Wilmers Waterhouse to raise 38 500 for the coming year. About 3 700 will be kept locally, with 81 600 sent to national headquarters. Home Service and Rehabilitation work will expand, and the Disaster Telephone Division will be maintained as a permanent emergency setup.
Word from Erie indicates Democratic leaders from Mercer Crawford and this county postponed last night meeting and will proceed today to endorse Charles Webb of Meadville for the party’s congressional nomination. Webb, a WWI veteran, is little known here but his selection follows Everett Zurn’s refusal. a formal announcement was expected by Bre later today.
Associated Press reports three thousand marchers broke police lines in a renewed violence near a General Electric plant in southwest Philadelphia. Police used mounted units and clubs as fights erupted. an injunction barred assembly near the plant and riot acts were read for a second day with no immediate injuries reported.
Washington Feb 28. Senate backs Senator Vandenberg in urging a clear US policy toward Soviet Russia. Republicans and Democrats endorse a firm stance, calling for patience but no vacillation, as London negotiations and the London conference loom. Senators Hat of Minn and Hatch of Rhode Island praise the Michigan senator, while Brewster of Maine urges a careful, strong American stance.
A U S military court in Shanghai sentenced seven Japanese officers and soldiers for the Hankow killings of Allied airmen in December 1944. Death by hanging was imposed on several, including Maj Gen Musstakanburst and Warrant Officer Fujii, with other sentences ranging up to 20 years. Col Kameji Fulaumoto received life imprisonment. one civilian witness was acquitted.
Detroit Feb 22 American industrial history notes a strike entering its 100th day as GM parts shortages halt production. Estimated losses range from 113 to 248 million in merchandising and 750 million in labor costs. 610 factories idle and 2 076 families listed for welfare relief amid stalled wage talks and union mediation.
Washington February 24 liberalized loan terms of the GT bill of rights revised last September by Congress will become neg ative Friday Congress gives the Vet orums Administration 90 days to draw on regulations since the werk. The changes include raising real estate loan guarantees, expanding loan purposes, and extending repayment terms. A fire at the Renting Wall Paper Company building caused $80,600 in damage.
Washington dispatch reports 200000 United Mine Workers await John L. Lewis not yet moving on wage talks. The AP notes last year’s wage issues, proposed benefits, and the potential contract actions amid coal price pressures and labor costs. A Western district conference and pay scales for five days of work are mentioned as context for possible strikes and policy shifts.
Wing Willi acquires property on Tish avenue near West Pleasant Street and Fray avenue in a development linked to the Wing-Willi Star Slaves. The plan involves a three story store operated by DE Chute Hard and Leslie Wells, with ongoing efforts to clear the silo during morning sun.
US Prosecutor Robert H Jackson opened the case against six indicted Nazi organizations with more than 2 million members in a bid to hold leaders accountable. He warned that acquittal of the groups could endanger the entire Allied effort and called for broad criminality scope to cover the leadership corps and Gestapo. The tribunal debated Churchill as a defense witness amid procedural questions.
Beaver trapping ends tonight as pelts are tagged at districts with dates set for Mar 7 in the Blue Eye area. Latimer reports large catches and notes pelts may be sold after tagging. Other tagging dates include March 4 at Marienville and March 6 at Tionesta. trappers must bring two nesting boxes and hunting licenses. One arrest reported in Blue Eye district with no outcome available.
Washington reports say Edwin W. Pauley’s nomination as under secretary of the navy likely will not reach a Senate floor vote. An administration supporter claimed Pauley’s name will be withdrawn, while Senate naval committees probe past ties to California politics amid finalist questioning.
Daniel Leary former Waterbury Conn city comptroller, who disappeared in 1962, faces a criminal court after being summoned. police report say Leary admitted his identity. officials confirm involvement in fraud conspiracy. Treasurer Winn reports asset figures amid ongoing proceedings.
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