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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1946
Page
1
Fragmentary sale listings show cattle and produce pricing with multiple breed names and lots. Mentions cows heifers and weight ranges, plus vegetable figures and facility references. No clear event, date, or single storyline. data appears as disconnected vendor notes.
The Soviet Union formally opposes the UN security council taking up Iran's charges and urges direct negotiations between Tehran and Moscow. The council plans to discuss Iran Greece and Indonesia, with debate on Lebanon Egypt and broader regional tensions as it meets.
Tsar Russia France and The Netherlands accept roles in the joint Tokyo tribunal to try Tojo and other top wartime leaders. The United States Britain and Canada prepared for allied participation as Moscow named a prosecutor and The Netherlands selected an Utrecht judge while France and others to designate their officials in coming days.
The nationwide steel strike widens impact across industries with plants seized at midnight and large layoffs. Ford warns a complete shutdown. 15,000 workers expected to lose jobs, 25,000 more in a week. Union leaders and management show no clear path to a settlement, while government considers operating key steel plants as relief efforts unfold.
Former Carry Man Carlson testifies in the Nordstrom inquest at Jamestown. Other driver Vincent admits higher speed. Carlson says he slowed to about 16 mph. Coroner Holden Bowers delays decision for a few days as evidence shows speeds claimed at 60 to 95 mph. crash involved a center intersection impact and a 25 foot embankment.
The Columbus Wire Department tested a new electric siren of 2M horsepower but some distant listeners could not hear it. Firefighters ordered five horsepower equipment from Chicago and will return the tested unit. The new headquarters walls and roof are up and concrete floors will be poured next week to have service ready by February. A new fire truck and equipment are due by March 1. The organization, with women’s support, plans a benefit dinner at the Columbus church on the evening of Wednesday, February 3.
The 65 day General Motors strike leaves 200000 workers idle as wage increase demands stall. UAW CIO presses Chrysler and Ford talks in New York mediation. A separate strike involving CIO Electrical Workers against General Electric Westinghouse and GM pauses for information gathering.
About 600 veterans rallied after failing to meet Governor Edward Martin to press for unemployment compensation changes a state bonus and a special legislative session. They urged revision of the GI bill and urged backing to shot votes and benefits. Albert L. Smith charged Martin ducked the issue and suggested protesters return to Philadelphia Pittsburgh Erie and Sharon to keep pressure on for a special session.
The government will operate the nation's billion dollar meat industry at 12:01 a.m. tomorrow in an emergency seizure ordered by President Truman. AFL and CIO splits surfaced as unions faced takeovers of 134 plants owned by 19 packing firms. CIO held back on a firm pledge, while AFL spoke of a temporary truce pending fact finding.
Bet Wayland of the Corry Recruiting Station announced area men have enlisted and left for Fort Meade Maryland. Donald LeRoy Brown 43 Chestnut Street to serve 3 years in Infantry Caribbean theater Anthony Catalfit 428 Second Avenue 8 years Transportation Corps European theater Marion Higley 40 Seventh Street 3 years Air Corps Caribbean theater Paul Ross 117 Sixth Avenue 9 years Transportation Corps Martin Pierdy 980 East South to European theater Charles Roberts 296 East South Street 14 months Clinton Powers East Columbus Avenue 18 months John Alfred Nelson RD Spring Creek 2 years Air Corps Caribbean theater Frank E Nelson RD 1 Spring Creek 3 years Air Corps European treasury report Washington January 25 Treasury position January 23 receipts 180320458.59 expenditures 26949073.18 balance 24805598982.14 debt 77858860491.45 increase day 8048.122.
AFL President Willa Green announced the possible reentry of John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers into the American Federation of Labor. Lewis, elected to the federation’s executive council, would reunite with former colleagues as talks proceed at Miami sessions. Confirmation awaited as observers note the miners’ split since 1938 and CIO formation.
The Corry infantile paralysis fund stands at 458.50 today with more large gifts expected. Officials urge small donations from new contributors, asking donors to send or deliver gifts to Mr. Bumbaugh at Murphy store or Kinley Insurance Agency for proper credit in the final report.
Coroner Ed Lowrey reports five month old Bar Date Jean Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arden Anderson, died from accidental suffocation in her bed. The infant was found lying on her face after apparently squirming in the bed. No further details were provided.
AP reports from Washington that the upcoming Pacific test of the atomic bomb versus a modern warship could cost as much as half a billion dollars. Figures cited include 220 million for hulls and operations, 109 million for Navy transports, and about 100 million more for maneuvering costs.
German reports quote General von Below describing Hitler as insane after the July 20 1944 assassination attempt. Von Below says Hitler showed shock after the blast and deteriorated mentally, claiming to be the last surviving witness to Hitler's will.
In Washington Representative Keele urged delaying hearings into the February Heartline investigation citing ongoing concerns as the Senate conducts further inquiry. Reports note a plan to extend sessions beyond February 18 and possible impacts on wage and inflation discussions. Senator Kilifner criticized inflationary policies as undermining White House efforts. In Pittsburgh the steel industry group accused CIO President Philip Murray of ignoring workers needs, threatening 50,000 jobs amid a strike and rising unemployment fears.
District deliverymen for large packers report last allotment received and small packers warn of limited service. Truckers serving restaurants and grocers say final shipments may prompt a meat shortage, with government action slow and Chicago plants only partly resuming operations. Dealers in the city anticipate partial deliveries from independents and district plants, while big four packers face uncertain week ahead as supply dwindles.
Shichi Hirate, a former commandant of a prisoner of war camp, was convicted by a military commission in Yokohama of responsibility for the deaths of four British and Dutch soldiers. He received a death sentence by hanging after being found guilty on most charges, with one count of misappropriation not proven. Col Oliver Brechter announced the verdict.
The War Department reports the Signal Corps at Evans Signal Laboratory achieved the first radar contact with the Moon, spanning about 338000 miles. The January 10 event has been repeated, with potential peace and wartime applications cited, including radar use in future jet or rocket guidance.
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