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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1946
Page
3
Weather notes report yesterday's temperature around 8 with unusually high humidity making the day feel hotter. Multiple local items include Scout camp plans, a police case, a horse show, and a fatality in Rochester with family details.
The agency appropriation listed at 75 million dollars rather than 106 million. Efforts to resolve food price ceilings pivot on a plan to create a fire emny board with higher authority than OPA to restore controls. If a foot item’s price exceeds the ceiling plus prior subsidies, it may be challenged. The commodity is short in supply and recontrol is impracticable and enforceable. The public interest would be served by such recontent, with talk of CPA oversight and revised standards for recon trol.
Arthur P. Logan announced his candidacy for Erie County Democratic Committee chair amid a crowded field. Former Chairman Elms has party backing, Everett Zinfishy was elected treasurer, and other hopefuls include Owen Me Vpa and Joseph Crawford. details on endorsements and affiliations remain unclear as filings proceed.
Mrs. Cora Damon, general chair man of the birthday dinner for Women of the Moose, reports twenty six reservations. The event at Hotel Cory on Wednesday evening July th features chicken dinner at 7, a program of solos, duets, readings and a skit by Mrs. Ning Jewell and Mrs. Hea tfice Stewart, plus 800 and auction bridge with prints for winners and a dowrprige.ith her assistants Mrs. Jewell Leona Willis and Audrey Hansen assist.
Clarence McUne showcased a 51 inch rattlesnake killed by Moline after a near bear sighting on a Dew Drop Run road. Moline, fishing with Kaneme and Watsuthe, narrowly avoided the creature before clubbing it dead, drawing crowds at the Kinzu exhibition site.
A 29 year old former soldier surrendered after fatally shooting 19 year old Pansy at a bathing beach in Deal Island Maryland. Police reported he then wounded himself and was hospitalized in Salisbury. State Police and county officers recovered the gunman’s weapon and investigated the bizarre beach party slaying as neighbors recalled a troubling scene with multiple gunshots and a dramatic confrontation. The case involved local authorities including Deputy Sheriff and Troopers who completed the scene assessment and awaited further inquiries.
Washington reports Secret Service and Treasury force actions against check forgers and cashing schemes harming veterans and dependents. Agents outline methods used by thieves, including stolen checks, forged endorsements, and thefts at postwar era homes and stores. James J. Maloney leads district planning with emphasis on experienced personnel returning from service.
Fragmented OCR style text recalls a Jamestown area incident with speeding cars posing a risk to a bridge. Mentions trial, officials, and local comments, but the readable fragments show chaotic narrative about road danger, possible investigations, and names woven through a historical public hour.
A Erie sale report notes the Mayer Block, a three story property, sold at public auction. Samuel Roberty attended as lawyer for the seller. prominent bidders included Mr Guerrera with a final bid near 1490. A jointly owned business property at 1607-20 Pens is also listed as sold for 69960.
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