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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1946
Page
1
A British prosecutor asserts that Hitler and his group committed war crimes on a massive scale, alleging their acts as the defendants’ crimes. The remarks accompany a case with tens of millions affected, highlighting serious wartime charges and sharp courtroom exchanges.
Associated Press reports Justice Jackson urged the International Military Tribunal to deem all 22 Nazi leaders on trial as conspirators in war crimes. Hartley Shawcross echoed the verdict, accusing leaders of mass murder and a calculated plan to destroy free states via gas chambers and ovens.
Penelec conducted a safety demonstration for 22 district workers from the production and maintenance departments. J C Leslie of Gilbert Assari Reading spoke, using a model substation and miniatures to show how accidents occur and how proper safety practices could prevent them. Film clips supplemented the presentation to reinforce key points.
Sheriff E. Gordon reports a group of white men ambushed a car carrying four Black people near Wallonavones County in northeast Georgia. The victims Rozey Malcolm, his wife, and George Butler and his wife were shot near a bridge. Malcolm had just been released on bond hours earlier. The motive appears racially charged. one assailant may have been identified, and the car was traveling from Monroe to Harrison’s farm when halted.
Butter prices swing amid a suspected price war as a major chain advertises 69 cents per pound, while a North Side grocer notes wholesalers sell at 75 cents. Pittsburgh reports similar drops from 80 to 89 cents for top grades, with no shortages expected as large meat packers meet quotas. grocers rush to assess the impact of the new OPA bill on prices and supply.
Secretary Krug announced a safety code for government operated soft coal mines to take effect next Monday at 2 01 a m local time. The measure, urged by John D. Lewis of the United Mine Workers as a condition for resuming work after government seizure on May 22, will stay in force under the strike settlement agreement governing wages and conditions. The code covers more than 100 mines and establishes over 900 safety standards.
Acting Police Chief Bond reported the kidnapping of the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs L A Blankenship in Bluefield. The mother Myrtle Blankenship traveling from Newton Georgia to Logan was with the child when a young woman in a split blue skirt and white blouse approached, offered to help, and then disappeared with the baby.
Milk producers in Corry and across Pennsylvania plan to reduce herds and curtail production if new OPA price ceilings are enforced. The State Mine Control Commission set retail and wholesale limits statewide and will seek federal action to enforce after August 20. Producers reportedly threaten strike actions and supply cuts to oppose the price controls.
The Department of Internal Altars reiterates rules on selling ice cream by weight or volume. Since July 1945 vendors must not imply a fixed ounce equivalence to a flavor or trait. Purchasers must be informed the product is sold by weight, not by measure, and any unasked weight should be provided.
A House leader facing charges did not appear in court, claiming a heart attack will prevent testimony for a week. The absence adds pressure on top officials at the War Department as investigators push for accountability and clarity on the case.
Washington July 24 Counsel for Rep May told the Senate war investigating committee that May's physician could testify in private session about why May cannot presently testify on his links to a Midwest munitions firm. Magee said May, ill and incapacitated, would not be ready soon. The panel scheduled an 9 am meeting, possibly to invite the physician into closed session for full details. Evidence ties May to pressure on War Department officials to obtain contracts and payments for the munitions maker’s operations.
Mayors and police chief discuss local cases and juvenile crime policy at EAIE. Officials outline plans to secure county action, strengthen enforcement, and set policy outlines amid recent juvenile offenses and a cruel dog abuse case in Corry.
AERO REDUCES OFFICE FORCE as workers in the general offices of Aero Supply Co. are furloughed with 25 to 30 expected to be dropped today. Management gave a formal notice, while union members report no progress toward wage talks, maintaining a peaceful plant blockade with no conference plans. Treasury report shows July receipts of 1,502,780,000 and total debt at 268,281,887,304.27, up 2,673,425.21 from yesterday.
A July 26 report on Bikini Atoll tests describes the atomic blast as a killer within a half mile radius. Admiral Blandy and AP correspondent Don Whitehead note ships on the lagoon deck would likely have fatalities and injuries, with Arkansas and Saratoga severely damaged or sunk, while subs and lighter craft suffered, witnesses say.
Sheriff William J. Shaw announced the recapture of Jay Richard J. Little, who escaped nine years ago while being taken to Clearfield county jail. Little fled from former Sheriff Tra McCloskey during transport from the courtroom after being sentenced for burglary and entering. He will be arraigned before Judge B. L. Cottey Hell next week.
The Jamestown plant will restart Monday after a two week pause caused by worker vacations and limited maintenance. Most sections will reopen at 7 AM with essential staff returning to offices and operations resuming under the first avenue corporation.
City taxpayers faced a rebate total of 1 173 this year, more than twice last year’s due to a new uniform tax law allowing two per cent rebate for prompt payment. City treasurer Irene Mullen released the figures noting the end of the rebate period, penalties for late payment, and extended county tax deadlines.
District rent officer today announced that with the new CPA price controls rent ceilings revert to their prior level. He said refunds for July or any part of July cannot be mandated. Eviction actions not complying with OPA rules between July and July 25 are void if tenants remain, and post July 28 noncompliant evictions violate rent regulation despite court orders. The office cannot restore tenants who vacated during July.
Washington July 26. Reports from the Office of Price Administration show immediate price increases over June and stripping of controls on several consumer items as price and rent ceilings return. President Truman warned Congress that reviving controls may not prevent inflation. NAM opposes OPA, while UAW vows to oppose the holiday buyers strike as inflation fears rise. Other notes include potential special sessions and possible abolition of the agency.
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