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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1946
Page
1
Incomplete OCR reveals a court action at Pleas Court in 1946 with references to L. Peake Idling Cor Wane and a 9:00 time. Names Clough F Clough Erie decedent appear, with mentions of letters testamentary, executor, and legal steps. Several garbled terms suggest a probate or civil matter requiring filings.
The readable text does not form a coherent report. It mentions stocks, sessions, and liquidation ideas but lacks identifiable persons, organizations, places, dates, or concrete actions to summarize reliably. No clear event or outcome is discernible from the fragment.
Business activity should improve in coming months as postwar programs boost chemical industries and retail trade stays strong. Textile mills rebounded after wartime disruptions, steel sees a green light despite strikes, and inventories in consumers' hands are low. Tourist season remains robust with cruises boosting domestic spend, while rail and bus services push travel money into the country.
In Washington CIO maritime leaders and ship operators clash over a looming June 15 strike. President Truman pledges to keep the merchant marine running, while unions accuse him of torpedoing talks. Government agencies prepare to run ships if the strike proceeds, amid bitter exchanges and calls for unity.
The mayor and police chief announced a motorcycle patrol will launch on city streets within a few days likely next week. Repairs to police motorcycle equipment are complete, and Officer Dirkson and Officer Drake will handle patrols during part of their shifts. The effort aims to curb daily reckless driving and relies on tips from citizens and police data on frequent violators.
Rain in May totaled 6.04 inches per Fred Kinsey’s daily record, above normal but below others in northwestern Pennsylvania. Streams in the city swollen from night rain, with 121 smokes of rain noted from last evening to 8 20 this morning. Valleys north and east reported sharp stream rises, many overflowing banks and flooding lowlands.
Kane Pa June 1 The last of the Nazi prisoners of war who worked in nearby OCC camps on chemical and Dulnwood projects rolled over the hills eastward yesterday in a motorcade of Army buses trunks and equipment. Some were moved from Red Bridge nine miles north of Kane and Bull Hill near Sheffield. Only a few guards remained their stay will slot Hellya.
The Vatican report says Pope Pius XII told a worldwide radio audience that peace seems further away now than a year ago as he spoke on the feast of St. Gregory, urging a Christian life and warning against despotism while noting the church as defender of freedom amid ongoing hostilities.
A cold mass from Hudson Bay spread across the Michigan and Minnesota border into nine states. Weekend forecasts warn of continued chill with some snow in St Paul Duluth Bemidji and northern Minnesota readings in the 0s while Nebraska northern Texas northern Illinois and Ontario report 30s to 40s and New York and Maine see only light readings.
City Council meets Monday evening as Clerk Don Williams notes a scheduled discussion on a low cost sewer payment program likely under the Tarvia method. The Chamber of Commerce may present petitions from property owners for street improvement work, and the engineering department seeks approval for East Wayne street storm and sanitary sewer plans. Current reports from the engineer, treasurer and departments are due, with bills to be approved. new business may surface from various departments.
A United Nations investigating committee today condemned the Franco regime and urged the Security Council to act on the Palestine issue. The panel’s report, delivered to the General Assembly, calls for decisive measures to address the ongoing crisis.
President Noonany J. Edinger called a special meeting of the Mercation board for 6 pm Monday to review the list of students and expenses. The following Monday the board will hold its regular meeting and likely approve the final report of Irene Mullen on the 1945-48 tax collections, including a total levy of 126,384 dollars with 105,997 73 dollars collected. Adjustments include credits from the Federal housing agency, exonerations of per capita taxes, and delinquent amounts totaling 7,842 43 dollars in unpaid per capita taxes and 34,486 94 dollars in delinquent property taxes, now referred to G H Gordon for action.
Officers of the Corry Lodge of Moose awaited a county court order to grant a liquor license for the club headquarters in the former Keleher building on North Center street. The State Liquor Control Board had refused due to quota limits, prompting an appeal to Judge Evans. If the order is not issued by midnight, the Moose faces a six month waiting period before reapplying.
The Senate approved a diluted version of President Truman's emergency labor program after a week of bitter debate. The bill, altered to ease concerns, preserves key provisions on no strike enforcement and government control, while House action remains unsettled with indications it may take up the measure Thursday.
Officers of the No-Bar Riding Club and the Kiwanis Ctws announced that preparations are complete for tomorrow's Horse Show starting at 1 PM at Traveland Field. The event features more than 200 riders and the proceeds will benefit Memorial Hospital Pond.
A scarce, garbled report covers upcoming postwar elections in France and Italy. It mentions a plebiscite and constitutional issues, with references to factions, turnout expectations, and calls for national resolve as citizens weigh monarchy versus republican forms. The piece notes the broad political stakes across both nations in an empire-wide vote context.
Construction of a new tannery is underway as materials and steel arrive. The plant will be built west of the former site, with brick and steel structures and updated vats to suit modern operations. Workers report rapid progress as necessary timbers and equipment are staged on site.
Mrs Floyd Dougherty suffered severe head and facial injuries and body bruises in an automobile crash on East Columbus Avenue around 1 o'clock yesterday. She and Mrs Jessie Fisk were taken to Corty Hospital. both have bruises but were able to return home after treatment. Driver Mr Dougherty reported temporary blindness from heavy rain as the car struck a culvert headwall near Welker Service Station. two other occupants were not injured.
In Chestertown Maryland on June 1 an explosion in a small powder house at Kent Manufacturing Company killed a young employee who was the only occupant at the time. The blast shattered nearby structures and prompted emergency responders to seal the area as investigators began work.
City treasurer reports meters in use yielded a total well over 1.9 million dollars with more than 1900 dollars tied to special funds. Officials note the latest figures reflect ongoing enforcement and collection efforts by city administration amid recent days.
The Second Ward Sub High School hosts a promotion program titled New Horizons for 141 students who qualified for entry to the Senior High School next fall. The program begins at 8 pm with a card-only admission due to space. Soloists include Carol Mac Cachran George Mulvin Bettie French Leona Rubay and Casimir Bogniak.
Naples, Junemerican military police announced five persons were killed and twenty missing in the crash of an American four engined plane near Naples today. Four were rescued by Italian fishermen as authorities sorted whether the aircraft was an Army plane en route from Thela to the United States.
New York June 1 Union leaders and operators say the friendly soft coal pact is now in effect ending the long strike by 75 000 workers in the anthracite field. Maintenance work continues with limited activity as miners remain on alert to protect properties. Washington acted to apply health and safety guidelines won for soft coal miners in settling the prolonged bituminous dispute.
The Pennsylvania Gas Company announced resumed blended gas, combining natural and manufactured gas, for Corry consumers and industry after a coal strike had forced a shift to straight natural gas. The changeover occurred yesterday afternoon, with the company noting the restart aligns with restored coal mining operations and a stabilized supply.
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