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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1946
Page
1
A fragmentary reader notes a local stock sale listing cattle cows hogs and produce with prices and days. It records farm stock and livestock entries, mentions buyers, trustees, and pervisor oversight, and comments on market trends and lender influence. The text references various entities and locations but is garbled.
Belgrade reports that Draja Mihailovic and eight associates were executed at dawn after trial, ending Yugoslav resistance leader’s long controver y role. The condemned list includes former police chief and cabinet minister. Courts had sentenced all to death while others received prison terms. The executions were carried out at a Belgrade cemetery as parliament condemned the convicts.
The Penhymnia State Milk Commission enforces a uniform price set at 17 1/4 cents with 1 1/2 cents for handling and profit. Dealers object to the reduced margin as the per cent profit falls despite higher total costs, recalling past 2 cent margins when retail price was 10 cents. Associations plan an appeal to the state commission.
Bulletins report near final plans from the Senate Military Committee after a closed session on a permanent missile array. The message references pre-war figures and U S support, with unclear Russian aid and German authorities involved in the tale.
Corry veterans Boyd Provtor Walter Foster and others become the first to claim deeds under the GI Bill to obtain loans from the Farm Security Administration. Deeds will be presented at a ceremony with Old Company A reunions at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Home on West Washington Street July 27. The loans, up to 12000 dollars at 1 percent interest, require good character and locating a suitable family farm. eight Erie county men have received farm loans and four more applications await review by the county committee.
Mount Vernon July 17 an early morning fire routed 20 guests from the Curtis Hotel in the citys business district. Six guests suffered burns and one person was critically hurt as the fire confined to the top stories was brought under control after a half hour by local and Newark Mansfield firefighters. The night clerk said he helped guide guests to escape. A Russian Naval Lt Nicolai Gedin was acquitted in Seattle by a federal court jury today in espionage and conspiracy charges.
Chicago authorities expect to secure a full confession from a youth in a lengthy heire ns probe as sentencing remains undecided. The state report indicates a decisive move toward resolution in the case amid mounting pressure from officials and the public.
Chicago officials and state attorneys push for a rapid confession from 17 year old William Heirens in the kidnap slayings of six year old Suzanne Deenan and Frances Brown and Josephine Ross. Conference on possible life or natural life sentence. Heirens’ parents advise counsel to act quickly amid trial strategy and alleged drug confession at Bridewell Hospital.
Gra Stennett, Mead Park superintendent, told directors of One Association that reservations at Mead Park recreational set are at capacity on many days. Avigusi month is expected to break records with many reunions and gatherings booked. plans for park improvements are under development pending funding. Stanley Nichols presided. Mrs. Leslie Wells joined the grounds committee.
Washington July 17. Selective Service Director Lewis B Hershey says the Army seeks 25 000 draftees in September while planning a holiday on inductions in July and August 1946. An earlier order called for 100000 men. Hershey notes President Truman authorized the draft of men in the 18 26 age group. The review targets farmers and farm hands under certain exemptions, with rules tightened to limit temporary exemptions.
The Corry Office of the United States Employment Service placed nine physically handicapped persons in local industries in June. The new counselling method matched workers to jobs by abilities, not disabilities, with seven veterans among the placements and six positions filled.
Senator Burton Wheeler trails Leif Erickson by over four thousand votes after urban precincts reported. Erickson, 40, a former state supreme court justice, gains momentum as Wheeler faces renomination battle amid mixed support from President Truman. Also reports note Greenville merger forming the First National Bank with assets over ten million and capital and surplus around seven hundred twenty thousand.
Report from the Federal Labor Office shows a weekly increase of 154 in idle pay claims. Data covers 1944 earnings and wartime readjustment allowances, with details on new claims reopened claims and compensable benefits across Union City and related local offices.
A seven day meat strike was called by the UAW-CIO and allied labor groups to mobilize public action against rising meat prices. The move targets wage and cost concerns, inviting participation from workers and consumer groups nationwide.
Washington reports that CIO leaders and OPA figures are preparing a twofold plan to curb price rises and set living standards via concerted actions. The draft proposal aims to push mutual defense against inflation and to pressure manufacturers and buyers, while debates continue over the feasibility and timing of the policy.
The U.S. Court of Appeals overturns part of the sentence for a defendant who evaded about 327000 in income. A majority says a new trial is required, while a dissent notes the prior conviction stands. The ruling raises questions about review standards and due process. A separate local report notes property damage from an explosion at Tri-State Music Company.
Washington reports Senate support for a House bill imposing a 90 day limit on filling new federal judgeships in Pennsylvania. The measure aims to curb long vacancies since 1945, when circuit court vacancies lingered 12 to 19 months. Rep Murphy is expected to be sworn in next week.
Sen Barkley of Kentucky is named in wartime arms case testimony before the Senate War Investigating Committee. Jean Bates, secretary in the munitions group Washington office from 1945 to 1949, testified that Rep May urged action and Barkley had telephoned the office several times.
Pittsburgh July 17 Firefighters fought a blast and fire at Bethlehem Steel Corporation's former fabricating plant at Roslyn Station near Pittsburgh. Initial loss pegged around 200000 with later estimates up to 400000 including 29 Army trucks and several Jeeps. Firefighters from Carnegie and neighboring towns battled the blaze. no injuries reported.
Washington July 11 The War Production Advisory Board warns abandonment of price controls will leave families unprotected against a dangerous rise in prices before normal economic forces work Proper provision should be made to extend the life of OPA for a period not to exceed one year Truman signals willingness to sign the Senate revival bill if price limits on foods are restored Senator Taft resists compromise saying the president must veto if needed House and Senate conferees debate functions while OPA revival teeters under budget cuts and political pressure Continued coverage on page five.
The New York State Department awards a $75,000 bridge contract to Baughman and Blair of Hilton for a two span 34 foot bridge over French Creek near Findley Lake on state route 426. Work to begin within a week or two and finish before winter, with extensive highway approach work to be completed.
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