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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1946
Page
1
Probate notice for the estate of Erin Anflebed deceased in Pennsylvania seeks rightful heirs and creditors to present claims. The undersigned cites the will and estate actions, requesting timely filings by established deadlines.
Fragmentary market notes list assorted produce prices for several regions including Maine New Jersey Virginia and Florida. Mentions Russet and Bliss varieties with various price ranges and brief references to supply conditions and steel strike context.
Congress weighs Truman labor plan as House tests a modified bill to control strikes and force bargaining with employers and unions. Case leads opposition with a rival fact finding measure while Senate remains cautious.Hannegan aids White House as talks extend into March.
The bulletin cites about 42 000 UMWA members in major strikes and labor actions across New York and Pennsylvania at the Masonite board and electrical firms. It reports labor unrest, anticipated production drops in electrical appliances, and dates for United Nations meetings affecting global workers, with references to rail and security updates.
Associated Press reports a brighter Chinese political horizon with concessions by both the central government and Communists leading to an agreement at the political consultation conference on reorganizing the national assembly. The Kuomintang ratified the agreement under Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, aiming to adopt a new constitution by a three fourths vote. The 2080 member assembly meets May 5 to consider the constitution. In Indonesia, negotiations push toward United Nations trusteeship after disputes with the Dutch and Indonesian republic. Sir Archibald Kerr suggested UN trusteeship may occur once issues are settled. British troops appeared off Kure as Britain plans to share occupation duties with American forces in Japan.
Two men were sentenced on charges of violating selective service. Charles Butler of Butler Pennsylvania received four months for failing to report a change of address and was placed on two years parole on related charges. Willard Ald of Amid Pennsylvania got three months for failing to report a change in address, both held on probation for two years for withholding induction information.
Corry tax dispute heads to court Friday with questions on capite tax validity after long unpaid periods. Attorneys for the board and collection staff debate attachment of wages and whether statutes from 1915 and later apply to 1930 1931 school tax accounts and their records.
Pittsburgh January 31 two fire captains were injured when two acetylene tanks exploded during a fire at General Welding Co in Lawrenceville Captain Herty Brockett of No 2 engine company was hurled against a wall and knocked unconscious Captain Ralph Bigley of No 7 company was thrown into the street both men were taken to hospitals and officials estimated a loss of 1500. In Washington a strike settlement was announced by Lucien Rye department conciliator ending a wage dispute with Ohio Power Company that could affect electric service across the state.
Denver flight officials confirm an overdue two engine airliner bound for New York with 21 aboard. United Airways says wreckage sighted near Elle Mountain Wyoming while search teams deploy from Tanner and Sinclair. Crew included Captain HL N Ablus first officer Dorothy Canter of Portland.
Washington reports the 3.75 billion dollar British loan proposal faces swift resistance. Senator Langer delays, Wagner and Glass clash with committee action, while Chairman Spence of the House Banking Committee grapples with blocking and timing. Treasury balance reads 68 billion, 480 million, 424.85 with expenditures and debts totaling near 950 billion.
The Victory Canteen at the depot will close after Saturday, with operations suspended on the nine day period May 2. Trains on weekends will be served for the last time this Saturday night. The all Volunteer staff has run a nightly rest lounge and provided meals to service members, with around 35 young women working daily across shifts and about 125 women and girls participating in the effort over two months.
A icy stretch between Range's and Warner's Corners sparked a series of skids and a one car dive into a ditch yesterday afternoon. Mrs Charles Schramling driving a 1936 Oldsmobile with three women occupants caused the mishap when the car slid and nosed into the ditch. George Suvko of Columbus and Norman Webster of Erie stopped to render aid as another Packard struck the rear of the Schramling car, with the Christensen Wrecker removing it from the ditch and Powell Wrecker finally pulling it onto the highway. No injuries were reported and only minor damage occurred.
Santiago Chile January 31 Labor unions canceled a countrywide protest after the government pledged to let a state of siege proclaimed Monday lapse following a clash in which several labor members were involved. The work stoppage began yesterday with about 300000 workers taking part and was ordered by the Chilean Workers Federation. The cabinet stated the state of siege would end if the strikes were halted.
Associated Press reports All American Aviation seeks Civil Aeronautics Board approval to blanket ten states with 291 cities on a postwar passenger route map covering 2900 miles. The plan targets connections from New Jersey to North Carolina and Ohio, aiming to become a major U.S. airline with regional hearings in Philadelphia.
French prosecutor recounts Belgian civilians statements describing a massacre at a crossroads near Saint Vith on December 12 during the Battle of the Bulge. German armored vehicle fired on unarmed American prisoners as they stood in ditches. guards looted watches and personal effects before machine guns sprayed the group for minutes.
The War Department announces an eight week training period for future replacements, down from 17 to 19 weeks. A special subcommittee will craft recommendations for the defense act, while the Army moves to speed up replacements and control deployment timelines. Families of officers and top noncommissioned officers face extended overseas assignments, with housing and travel rules under review. First detachments to Europe anticipated after April 1, followed by movements to the Philippines, Japan, Korea, and Ryukyu Islands.
Governor fixed March 25 as the execution date for Williamsport men Willam Pepperman and John Darius West, condemned for fatally beating Joseph Campbell, 72, at his Erie home last August. Campbell's body was found tied in a chair. his car vanished and was later found near Akron, Ohio. The State Supreme Court rejected appeals on January 8 after a guilty plea and death sentence.
Coroner W Woolf announced today that the man killed Tuesday night in an Erie auto incident has been identified as Joseph Schulte, a five year employee of a market arch at Belle Valley. Identification was made by Alex Ginsburg, owner of the firm.
Nationwide steel walkout slows production across industries as General Motors and UAW enter renewed talks on wages and union maintenance. Ford warns of shutdowns if price controls persist, estimating 400,000 daily losses amid parts shortages and idle plants. mediation under James F. Dewey continues as negotiators seek a settlement this week.
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