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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1946
Page
1
The fragmentary notice from a Syracuse area page references a local motel sale or public action. Readable details include a place name and event type, but the exact action, dates, and parties are unclear in the OCR snippet. Further context would clarify the full item.
A Monday attack near Hohsiwu 85 miles southeast of Piping left four U S Marines dead and nine wounded, two critically. About 300 Communist troops hit a convoy of Leathernecks bound to Toy Popluy, with Marines fighting from cornfields on both sides of the road and two officers among those killed.
New York State Supreme Court Justice Joseph A. Gavagan ordered the dissolution of the Ku Klux Klan faction The Knights and Women of the Ku Klux Klan for charter fraud with subterfuge He noted 1100 members names were given to federal investigators and that a state official said nationwide Klan probes were underway The affidavit cited an undercover agent using the alias Ms Bauer to breach Klan leadership and extract secrets from members
The Office of Price Administration authorized higher top prices for men’s shirts shorts and pajamas and set a 10 percent rise for men’s and boys’ dress shirts. Maximums varied by item, with some shirts reaching about $1.86. Increases compensate rising costs and extend to August 20, 1945, with additional clothing and merware teems possible under revived price controls.
Three vehicles damaged in a late night collision on Hanvard Street involving a 1916 Chevrolet sedan owned by Hugh Howe of Sherman N C driven by Clara Moore of 82 South Center Street. Moore illegally turned striking Mable Nielsen’s parked car, which pushed into Mrs Marlin McGraw’s car. Nielsens car then rammed McGraws, causing extensive damage to all.
Fire alarms sounded after a phone call to headquarters from the home of George Afidrus on East Congress Street. Flames from rags and paper in the basement were extinguished quickly with little water, no major damage, and the family was awakened in time. A second call reported a chimney fire at the former Albert Simmons farm north of the city, which was controlled by a small hose from the truck with no damage.
Police pursue more evidence in three burglaries linked to Casper and others. Gurl be jailed, with two cariers admitting guilt in separate cases involving Philly Jewelry store and hardware shop. Authorities prepare a full chain of evidence as further arrests and possible trial actions loom.
A special union meeting held in the afternoon by IM local officers yielded no new developments in the Aero Supply Mig strike. Union members said there had been no conference efforts by Aero management, while picketing continued with a rotating group of five to six members. The gathering aimed to keep workers informed as the strike zone remained active, with plans to extend picketing indefinitely.
Arthur Shields has resigned as chairman of the Democratic committee in the city and as committeeman from the Fourth A ward. He sent the resignation to County Chairman Owen M. Burns and a conference with Corry members is expected to select a new local chairman soon, following a county meeting at Erie.
British troops impose a 22 hour per day curfew on Tel Aviv to conduct a house to house search for known and suspected Zionist groups after last week’s blast at the King David Hotel. Officials say 9,000 to 3,000 Jewish men and women are in custody with more to be held pending investigations. Food must be bought during two hours of opening, with blocks at exits and harbor closed.
The Civitan Prairie area and local officials report work stoppages on four houses tied to A W Harmon amid CPA led delays and material shortages. Builders Gerald Miller Richard Rossbacher and Arthur Witch saw stopped projects. permits to finish remain uncertain while federal controls linger and site materials sit idle.
Associated Press reports the pre war battleship Nagato sank to the seabed at Bikini Lagoon after Thursday's underwater atomic explosion. The loss follows earlier hits in the Philippines and at Yokosuka, with New York added to the battered fleet during the test period.
Corry gas station operators report discussions on a possible rise in gasoline retail price following a note from a trade publication that the industry may see increases of four to five cents per gallon. Operators cite no official word from manufacturers, with one confirming a shipment of gasoline billed at wholesale price. Continued in Page Six.
Chicago July 20 William Neirens a 14 year old University of Chicago student formally confessed to the kidnap killing and dismemberment of six year old Susanne Degnan. State's Attorney William J Tucky said the youth would follow with full confessions to the lipstick murder of Frances Brown a 32 year old former Wave worker and to another case involving Mrs Josephine Ross a 43 year old widow. The prosecutor indicated a 15 day sentence would follow after the guilty pleas on the Degnan and Brown charges.
News wires report Molotov supporting Byrnes in urging an open conference, amid a deadly San Francisco hotel fire at The Herbert and Barclay Hotel area. Fire Chief Kearns led the response as 4 firemen died. many guests evacuated, property loss estimated around 400,000 dollars.
West Miss July 30 At least five persons were killed in a crash of a two engine Army plane about five miles northeast of West. Walter Howell said the wreckage showed five badly burned bodies and a wing lay half a mile away near the Black River. He believed no survivors. A missing Army ship en route from Maxwell Field to Enid was later reported by Dr Frank Bird of Valdosta Ga. The plane carried Billy Bird, a former prisoner of war, as a fuselage occupant. Treasury report July 20 put receipts at 60 766 538 18 and expenditures at 112 29 40 21 balance 11 984 243 346 9.
Attorney General calls for swift federal probe into Monroe mass killings. He notes FBI resources and Justice Department civil rights review, pledging full cooperation with Georgia authorities and public release of the investigation’s progress. The statement follows widespread protests and letters from veterans and religious groups nationwide. Continued on page two.
The Paris peace conference rules committee voted to open meetings to the press, proposing free access to proceedings and open deliberations. Key figures including Molotov Evatt and Evatt backed wide press access as Byrnes and Attlee prepared to address the second nation group session.
Washington July 30. Defense contractor Anderson testifies he agreed to pay $2,500 to Rep. Cofter for help in securing a government contract. He says the payment was framed as a campaign contribution and recounts a lunch meeting after visiting the War Department with Coffee’s secretary Olson. He claims Coffey promised a $926,517 contract and that he would pay $2,500 for representation.
Miss Verla Leotard, longtime art supervisor in Corry schools, has submitted her resignation to Superintendent David L. Swartz to take a similar post at Santa Marie Junior College in California. Her exit marks the fourth resignation this July, with Bar Vowell, Lanise tickers, and Jean Hormel also leaving. The board will discuss successors at the regular meeting or a special session convened.
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