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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1946
Page
3
A partial OCR reading references taxpayers and special controls dated in a cryptic note. The readable bits mention tax matters and a need for controls or oversight, but no clear names, dates, or locations are discernible. The fragmentary text suggests an internal or municipal memo rather than a public article.
A village column recaps varied local items: a Corry Hospital treatment for a foot injury, a lucky winner on Yeek Thursday not eligible, and 100 awarded to W H Howard of North Center. The State Bureau reports 43 legitimate births in 1945, with war years lifting total. Franklin death date sought for John J McLaurin. Police probe a wandering elderly man near Howard plant. Re-enlistment rights and bonuses for former veterans are outlined. Meadowbrook Farm auction, musky catches near Union City, and three divorces granted. A Chevrolet Fleetline award to Israelson, wounded in Rhineland, is noted. Warren borrows debt payoff, police investigate a mysterious blast, and various farm and fair developments fill the rural scene.
William Heirens, a 17 year old University of Chicago student, faces two indictments charging kidnap and murder in the Degnan case and the lipstick slaying of Frances Brown. The Cook County grand jury reportedly returned true bills on both cases after a two and a half session. The state presented 21 witnesses including a handwriting expert linking a ransom note and lipstick scrawl to Heirens. A sanity test and arraignment are planned, with defense seeking a two week continuance. The case draws extensive media attention as authorities pursue multiple charges from January and December 1945.
Truman plans an extra session to strengthen the OPA pricing regime as new ceilings rise, existing controls return in 520 areas, and federal rent rules override state laws. The plan may lift car price costs by at least 75 to 100 dollars, with disputes over tenant protections and landlord adjustments amid ongoing supply concerns.
Ripley Nov 24 A New York appeals court ruling concerns Bertha Hynitan widow of a former owner and the estate of Abe in a matter involving a part of a $600 000 bequest. County Judge Bly N Bodiner welcomed the decision noting it ends a lengthy contest. George Lamberton of Waterford Pa and Robert Lam were among contestants.
A young mother identified as Katherine Leatherwood arrived in Erie from Chicago with her one month old son and left the infant at the home of Mrs. Lewis in Erie. Police took the mother, 18, and she disappeared Thursday after arriving Wednesday. Local welfare groups and Rev. E. Smith aided the infant’s care overnight at 345 W Thielaureet, Erie.
Lawmakers push a 5000 dollar pay raise amid disputes over form and tax treatment. The Senate backs a 16000 salary while the House favors 12000 plus 2500 expense money, with pension changes under consideration. A separate crime note reports a young woman’s disappearance and a missing baby case tied to a black suitcase.
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