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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1946
Page
1
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A regional Civilian Production Administration order halted work on a Tusawa Use home and other sites by Richard Ross barter and others. The action targets various frame structures and a planned six dwellings, signaling broader enforcement and possible further stoppages amid inquiries and ongoing restorations.
Speculation runs in town over efforts by several individuals to buy a scrip of land along the PRR tracks just west of Pennsylvania Avenue. The 400 by 100 foot parcel adjoins Harold T. Brown's recent purchase for Gorry Bridge and Supply Co. The railroad declines to sell, citing needed space for possible future track work.
Tuger W. Babson describes Cape Ann life in Gloucester July 18, noting a shift from farms to industry. He laments wage unions curbing ambition while recalling earlier days with few automobiles and the first telephone and streetcar. He argues goods drive wages, not workers’ demands.
The long pending purchase of Central Garage on East Booth Street by Paul Wiggers, Oldsmobile dealer, was completed yesterday after title clearance. Wiggers gains possession Monday. Coincidentally, the First Avenue takeover by the School District and John Wiggers has also been delayed by release from an heir to the Marks estate and site clearance.
Cambridge Springs July 20 Herman Harde 44 of Treveskyn near Pittsburgh drowned while swimming in Prench Creek near here early today Deputy Coroner Carl P Levine reported Harde was vacationing with coal miners from the Treveskyn district William Papakle of Bridgeville Pa recovered the body shortly after he disappeared
Route 6 work west of Corry progresses steadily as Erie officials begin laying a new 1 1/2 inch Loy surface from Watcher's Corners to Fitch's Corners, costing 3,502,253 dollars. Repairs to the old concrete pond and berm construction follow, with detours via Columbus Avenue during paving and rolling.
Harrisburg July 20 A plan to grant merit raises for more than 40 000 state employees will be submitted to Governor Martin next week. The study by a cabinet committee led by Budget Secretary Edward B Login examined wage structure and cost of living affecting low salaried workers. The administration cites merit raises over blanket increases and notes the pay study is under way after talks with liquor store employees and Liquor Board officials.
Four killed on eve of Turkey's general election as unrest flares across Izmir and Istanbul. One victim was village Democrat party president. another was linked to Opposition Restoration party. A gendarme killed a man near Istanbul after a confrontation. Military commander warned no disorder as democracy's first test nears.
Associated Press report from Buenos Aires July 20 indicates a suspected Bolivian uprising near the La Paz area with reports of about 100 deaths. Officials in the Bolivian embassy cite a failed rebellion against President Villarroel. private sources claim rapid fighting and ongoing violence as communications falter and government forces crack down.
Bulletins from Freeport Florida report four killed and about 29 injured when a National Trailways bus en route to Dothan Alabama collided with a car driven by a serviceman. Early reports say the bus overturned and burned. The crash occurred miles east of Freeport.
Corry district residents familiar with elderberry picking report a strong harvest this year but expect lower prices and reduced demand. Buyers note no packing for export and plant deliveries priced around 18 cents below last season. Heavy rains forecast good quality and crop, yet dampened activity as buyers shifted from local plants to other districts.
The Veterans Administration expands access to treatment for disabled veterans. Eligible ex servicemen may obtain care from designated local doctors or Gary Hospital, with limits on injury types covered. Corry officials note the plan aims to ease hospital crowding and reduce costs while ensuring eligible veterans receive needed treatment. Louis Avel bran urges veterans to contact local representatives for medical guidance and to arrange examinations by Erie doctors or designated providers.
Harrisburg July 20 A new three week rationing period for whisky begins Monday July 29 announced by the State Liquor Control Board. Individuals may be sold a fifth of a gallon as before and retail licenses will be allotted 80 percent of their former basic purchases. Also unchanged. Grove City July 20 Richard Metler 26 son of Dr Weir S Ketler president of Grove City College was found dead of carbon monoxide in the garage at his home yesterday Deputy Coroner F M Bleakney reported.
A union meeting yesterday approved action after management rejected a demand for an 8 cent wage increase. Workers pledged to quit work at the Cory plant in the morning if the company does not grant the raise.
In a union ballot at the Avy Lagiye plant, only two ballots opposed the strike action while about 165 to 170 members attended. The vote followed a negotiating conference with management and union officials, where wage increases were previously refused and a smaller raise granted earlier was disputed. The walkout was planned for the following day, pending further action.
A severe storm struck the city with multiple lightning strikes. Trees and power lines were hit, several meters and two transformers burned, and lights went out in wards including the Third and Fourth. Substations auto breakers operated, and Findley Lake also reported heavy rain and localized outages. No major structures were damaged, and the alarm sounded briefly during the storm.
OPA Administrator Paul Porter warned price controls are hard to repair after weeks of damage. Congress deadlock risks reviving price ceilings as the House-Senate talks fail to agree on mill, meat, eggs and other costs. If no revival bill passes, OPA could be restored by general order or eliminated. Congress limited funds and barred propaganda as debate continued.
Exterior work on the Corry Hotel includes steam cleaning of brick surfaces, chemical loosening of dirt, and a 160-pound steam blast under Edward Amsdell of Oil City. The project also covers light brickwork repainting and re caulking, estimated to cost several hundred dollars and take six days.
Rep. John M. Coffee identifies himself as the congressman under scrutiny by the Senate war investigating committee over a 2500 dollar check to his secretary from a war contractor. He says the inquiry could expose broader connections and defends the campaign contribution as part of a normal political process, noting prior press coverage and his secretary’s role.
Franklin July 20 The Baldwin Brothers Co of Corry operated a power shovel on Liberty Street near Tenth and South Park when gasoline in its tank ignited. The tank exploded and flames spread along the street. the driver escaped injury. Firemen stopped the blaze with two extinguishers. The machine’s wiring and tank were damaged. The project is widening Liberty Street four feet with concrete strips. city funds the paving, state covers paving costs. Browsing contractors will continue work as the street is prepared for resurfacing.
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