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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1946
Page
1
Senate probes huge military profits in government contracting
General Accounting Office to provide probe committee with list of contractors suspected of large profit swindles. Senate investigators say they will call Comptroller General Lindsay Warren for a report on irregularities in government dealings. The inquiry targets how war profits are earned through renegotiated contracts and other mechanisms within the defense procurement system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Accounting Office
Assaslam Press
Washington
Senate
Lindsay Warren
Davy
Warvill Ub
Ontyda
Cars Crash Into Gas Station In Route Nene Incident
Two new Wag vehicles veered off Route Nene near Three Points Wrightsville yesterday and crashed into a gas station on the Melvin Brezelle property, causing about 400 in damage to the building and 825 overall. Cecil Clink of South Bend Indiana and Edward Lanski of Cory were involved. police ruled negligence but no arrests were made. The towed Studebaker suffered 600 in damage while the lead car totaled, with 300 more needed for station repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrightsville
Dante Cr
Hitw
Snd
Sunshine
Hit
Cecil Clink
South Bent Ind
Edward Lanski
R. D
Cory
Melvin Brezelle
Dell
Comy Barrack
Linski
Clink
Bell
Cleveland
Park Washington
Vivid Aurora Seen Over Pennsylvania Last Night
Residents witnessed a vivid aurora borealis lighting the northern sky with white and green beams. The phenomenon disrupted teletype wires and radio reception, affecting telephone service as far as Washington. Experts said the aurora likely dimmed after a few hours and could intensify again with solar activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Roy
Mirstial
Fels
Aero Strikers File Claims for Unemployment Compensation
The United States Employment Service in Corry announced that applications for unemployment benefits have been opened for Aero Supply Manufacturing Company workers idle due to the strike. Eligibility will be determined by Harrisburg headquarters. about 174 union members and 60 to 70 others reportedly idle. Applications begin Monday afternoon with scheduled reporting by last digits of Social Security numbers. Veterans must also report as directed. Edward P. Horrnett, 59, Buffalo Evening News city editor, dies after long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Employment Service
Pls
Aero. Supply Mfg. Co
Tne
Harrisburg
OieLe
Corry
T. A. of M. Union
Uielr
Williams
Cory
Aero Supply Manufacturing Company
Ihe
Uy Worl
Alested
United
States Employment Service
West Main Street
Willanne
Oort
Zord Tues
Gort Thurs
Bernard J. Williams
United States Employment Service
Big VFW reunion opens registrations today
Heavy signups indicate more than 250 Company A veterans will attend the annual reunion. Activities start this afternoon with music, social gatherings, and a group photo at 4 PM. A turkey dinner banquet follows in St Edwards hall with a VFW Ladies Auxiliary service line and a patriotic ceremony. Attendees include veterans from 14 states and D. S. Beshore to speak on farm programs. Credits go to PSA and FSA officials for loan signings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Liltie
St. Edwards Hall
Andrey S. Beshore
Spencer
Parm Security Administration
FSA
Wnat Corpany
Torelgm Witt
Beshyre
Wyesent
Byoguet Ath Jand Marketing Administration
Wilf
Carson F. Meria
PSA
Wasaso
Otter
Lloyd G. Proctor
George M. Stuntz
Walter W. Foster
Two Men Arrested After Suspected Burglary Attempt Near Union City
Union City police arrested two men, Richard Goodwill of Clymer Minnesota and Charlee Firster of Elgin, after a reported burglary attempt between Union City and Wattscure. Authorities questioned them at Union City with state police officers, fingerprinting planned to link them to recent local burglaries. Earlier, Ward reported the arrest of the pair by Constable Barnes at 2:30 this morning for stealing a case of peas from Frank Donaldson Grocer. They were charged with larceny and ordered held for term of court before Justice Steves at Unionity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
Vayson City
Arbuckle
Wattscure
Fignigen
Krupa
Corry
State Police
Tinion City
Ward
Richard Goodwill
Clymer
Charlee Firster
Elgin
Barnes
Frank Donaldson
Justice of the Peace
Steves
Hospital Nursing Shortage Sparks Citywide Appeal
Corry Hospital warns a nursing staff crisis will hit next Thursday as trained registered nurses are scarce. The superintendent and board seek city volunteers and former staff to relieve overburdened shifts, hoping retirees or private duty nurses will assist until August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Hospital
Ab Titi
Next Thissday
Sayt Denelny
Cw Hospital
Gaualions
Ress
Dearie
Towa Wen
Recruiting Opens for Company A Barricade of Enlistment
Company A begins immediate recruiting under Captain Sears as 20 percent of the 188 men and 7 officers must enlist before October for federal recognition. Confusion over the new unit remains. enlistment offices will be set at the Armory once arrangements finish. Questionnaires and enlistment blanks available from Captain Sears at 107 East South Street or he can be contacted at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R Evenly
Commandme Nicer
Donald M Lears
Harrisburg
Sears
New Guard
State Guard
Ahea
Uith
Sears Sat Wooley
East Washington and
Maple Avenue
East South Street
Red moves in Hungary stir postwar diplomacy
U S officials report tensions over Hungary as Paris peace aims loom. Secretary Byrnes and allied ministers weigh Soviet reparations and economic terms ahead of a 21 nation conference. Washington vows to defend US interests if Hungary’s settlement diverges from allied goals, signaling possible new Western strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Paris
Byrnes
Nii
Mato
Hungary
Vsunhia
HiinwarTan
Wwe
Shire Department
Tyenes
Hunienyy
Tealy
Bullgarip
Romuwnia
Finland
Teun Orvetrg
Mior Estes
United States
Russia
Beilain
France
Byjkan
Russie
Wajllel
Heirens Parents Told of His Crimes in Court
Attorneys for William Heirens reportedly mapped out a plan to spare him the electric chair after the state prepared to convict him in the Degnan and Brown killings. Heirens, a 17 year old University of Chicago student, reportedly confessed details of the six year old Suzanne Degnan murder and the stabbing of Miss Frances Brown, along with the June 3, 1945 death of Mrs. Josephine Ross. In a lengthy session at the Cook County jail chapel, Heirens spoke to his parents and defense team, who listened in stunned silence as he recounted the crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Attornneys
William Heirens
University of Chicago
Suzanne Degnan
Frances Brown
Heirens
Helrens
Goal County
Jail Chapel
The
Tribune
the Sun
Helvens
Parmis
Degnan
Brown
Glee
Josephine Ross
Big Building Projects Here Not In Peril
A report from yesterday notes several large construction efforts proceeding despite material shortages. The Raymond Mfy project and Ajax Iron Works expansion continue under official protection, while the Cameron building remodeling proceeds without federal delay. Some sites, including the W. W. Waterlouse automotive complex and Main Street connecting structures, face hold ups due to material access and predeadline permit timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie OiVian Pridijetion Administration
Undine
Raymond Mfy. Gu
Ajax Iron Works
Pernalt
West Main
West South Street
W. W. Witerttouse Automotive
CPA
Walch Federan
Peter Ruesell
Heavelop
Waterlouse
Cameron
al Marty
de Hays
Amy to Resume Street Dept Job After Suspension
City administration indicated Melvin R. Aly, street commissioner, would likely resume his duties Friday August 2 after a 30 day suspension imposed by the City Council for a late night collision on Worth Center street. No resignation had been submitted. other officials expect him back next week to oversee the street department. During his absence work was run by other employees. The suspension was without pay and required him to cover truck repair costs. The article also reports that Mrs Thelma Constepcion, 25, was assaulted and robbed after being dragged into a car in Philadelphia. She described the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin. R. Aly
Amy
Courtesiman Besson
Sind
Otter
Worth Center Street
Connell
Work Best Remedy For Boys Today
Roger W Babson argues that juvenile delinquency stems from lack of parental control and advocates restoring corporal punishment in schools and homes. He criticizes modern psychology and permissive practices while urging supervised activities and community groups to guide youth. He cites examples from Gloucester and Wellesley to support his view and hints at continuation on Page Six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Eday
Hallowe'en
Witt
Babsof Institute
Ym.g.a
Germany
Europe
Advance Work on Clymer Road
A large power shovel and a roller were moved to the Corry Clymer road scene for new location work. Walter Proctor announced that filling and grading on the new route will begin at once. Much of the rough grading on the old right of way is done. The new locations are expected to be brought to grade within two weeks, after which stone base laying will start. All sluices and culverts are complete and weather permitting, progress should accelerate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry-Clymer
Walter Proctor
Inflation Clash Looms As New Price Rules Take Hold
Washington brief reports OPA head Paul A. Porter warning that price boosts under new rules will occur while aiming to curb inflation. He urged consumer support to enforce the act and noted the White House will appoint a price decontrol board to decide ceilings on meats dairy grains and other key items. Continued on page three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
OPA
Paul A. Porter
Érrame
Porter
Ian
Congress
White House
Jboart
Second Wreck At Spartansburg Attributed To Driver Negligence
State Police report a double mishap in Spartansburg within two days. Virgil M. Nichols driving a 1939 Oldsmobile attempted to pass Guy H. Rowley who was entering a driveway and signaling intentions did not occur. Nichols’ car collided with Rowley’s, then ran off the road hitting a tree. Police say both drivers at fault for negligence and failure to signal. Nichols car sustained about 300 dollars in damage while the other’s repair costs totaled around 20 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uuwmobile
Spartansburg
Foradora
Corry
Gil M. Nichols
Spartans~burg
Guy H. Rowley
Rowley
Nichols
Forndorm
Bolt
Whief Nichols
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Nto
Aero Strikers
Buffalo
Edward P.horrnett
Buffalo Evening News
V.F.W. Home
Old Co. A
STAEF
Sears—Ouota
Molotoy
Philadelphia
Thelma Constepcion
Babson
Holt
Roger W. Babson
Gloucester
Miss
Wellesley
Massachusetts
Clymer Road
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