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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1946
Page
1
Market brief lists produce items and prices such as U.S. No. basket, Katahdin potatoes, eggs and browns with approximate bids. References to vendors, location on Katahdin street, and assorted shop notes imply a small-town market page with scattered agricultural goods.
The United Nations General Assembly voted unanimously to establish a special atomic energy commission urged by Byrnes to curb an arms race. The 47 to 0 vote included four abstentions, with Vishinsky endorsing the plan as a first joint step to peace. The commission has no power to compel disclosure, only to devise nonproliferation measures.
The Associated Press reports the government assured housewives that federal operation of seized meat packing plants will not raise ceiling prices for beef and pork. The White House considered similar actions in other strikes but kept no promises about restoring normal supply to neighborhood butchers. About 103,000 CIO unionists had not pledged to return to work.
Construction starts this week on the former Brown block at North Center Street in Lock Haven. A.W. Harman is general contractor and John Rickers handles masonry as work to repair leaks and create large ground floor store rooms. Plans include restored display fronts, new flooring, and later living apartments on upper floors. Widmann and Teah, expanding from drug stores to larger department stores, consider a Lock Haven location for their first drug department store amid leasing interest from a food chain.
Mrs. Mary Kalinski aged resident with her daughter was brought to Corry Hospital with serious head and facial injuries. Dr J C Biber treated her, many stitches needed, no fractures found. Authorities investigated but no report of the incident yet. inquiry said to be under way.
Delegations of 500 to 1,000 striking electrical workers from Philadelphia Pittsburgh Sharon and Erie plan a downtown Harrisburg march to the State House to press for unemployment compensation without work records. CIO leaders call the action a demonstration as they seek relief from both federal and state rules.
Harrisburg January 24 The Liquor Control Board extended whisky rationing to March 2 with two periods from February 4 to 16 and February 18 to March 2. Individual allotments are one fifth gallon and a pint per person with licenses limited to 90 percent of prior purchases. A supply of 16 unrationed brands remains available while stock lasts. Annville Fatal Rifle Accident A Lebanon man died when his rifle discharged while he crawled over a fence about four miles north of Annville.
The Navy announced a staged atomic weapons test in May at Bikini Atoll Marshall Islands. Task Force One will mass 97 vessels including carriers battleships and submarines with 20 000 sailors to observe atmospheric and underwater detonations under Operation Big Ob.
A 62 year old retired naval employee and his wife were killed by a hit and run driver just after midnight in California. Their daughter, Mrs. Margaret Cotton, 41, suffered a fractured right leg and head injuries. Police are investigating the driver who fled the scene.
Associated Press reports President Eisenhower receives conditional endorsement for a 1.6 million man army with draftee and volunteer intake. Gen. Eisenhower testifies that sustaining 50 000 troops per month requires expanded demobilization policies and continued service rules.
The CO A unit conducts rifle drill and discusses Articles of War under military discipline. Captain Guy E. Abbey notes vacancies as the men train for elimination firing and plan a basketball game Thursday at 7. This warm up precedes a Monday match against Spor t ansburg Firemen with ten men slated for the event. Prospects of a strong Oil City showing on Sunday are noted.
The Corry Community Loan Company met last evening at its North Center street offices. Reports for the past year were satisfactory and the outlook for the current year was very promising. Re-elected to the board were Fred L. Barnes O Hi Doane B Histon C P Franz Oscar S Fritz N Troy Gillette G El Gortion Worth Hammond RB Mosier M M Nast A Stennett HT Sweet R H Yeotasse and Philip Zalmeck. Morris E Chapin was elected to the board to replace the retiring member WW Graham. The new board immediately re-elected officers Ward Hammead president P O Tirst vice president Oscar Lan second vice president and B Slaton secretary.
Union supporters in Congress press a push to curb anti union actions and regulate employers amid strike activity. Lawmakers aim to bolster labor backing, with House leaders and Senators proposing hearings and speech campaigns to defend workers and curb employer resistance.
Bulletin reports from Philadelphia, Miami, London, and Chicago describe union leaders testifying about worker walkouts. The Philadelphia strike chairman says workers will return once government actions end the picket lines. Miami rail readers comment on a potential nationwide rail strike being averted. Chicago notes three shuttle railways remain a vital link for 21 major railroads, operating as officials report.
Johnson Brothers, a new firm formed by J. E. Johnson of Hamburg and Leland Johnson of Sugar Grove, plans a large scale sale and distribution of tractors and farm equipment from a building on First Avenue. The venture will use the former Zalaneck/Ames estate site and aim to display equipment locally ahead of a first opening. Surplus Army truck sale also noted in Pittsburgh.
Senate hearings probe prewar secrets with Maj. Gen. Miles and Maj. Gen. Short. Questions focus on Miles's handling of secret Japanese intelligence and the December 7 attack, while Short blames Washington for radar delays in Hawaii and cites a telegram from the Signal Corps.
President Truman announced General Carl A. Spaatz would become chief of the Army Air Forces, succeeding General Hap Arnold who will retire after his South American tour. The exact effective date was not disclosed.
Unions press for government action to seize mills as Fairless appeals for a national wage policy aimed at curbing inflation without unlimited price rises. White House offers no comment on the proposals. Murray sees no immediate solution.
Pittsburgh report says President Fairless of U S Steel urged a national wage policy as steel companies and the CIO United Steelworkers sought a solution from President Truman. Wages are described as a vital problem, with proposed policies seen as potential steps toward agreement.
President Truman urged acceptance of a wage increase proposal amid industrial strife in steel, saying both management and labor hold too much power and the public interest requires a settlement. He noted government involvement to safeguard public interests and mentioned a government built plant in Utah.
The 750,000 steel workers walkout paralyzes plants as unions push for wage increases and government plant use. 29 states report coal mine idleness and fuel deliveries face shortages. USW head Murray rejects mediation while industry leaders accuse him of conspiracy. White House offers no comment.
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