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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1946
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions milk storage devices, Shelving, gas appliances, an Apex electric item, a stove and a few numbers. Unable to determine a cohesive event, names, or locations from the readable content.
Fragmentary text notes stock selling and tenders by a New York venue with values around 9.75 and 1.75. References to prices, hours, and stock listings appear amid unreadable lines and broken names.
The four nations reach agreement on evacuating all troops from Italy and Bulgaria within 90 days after treaties take effect. A commission will oversee Italy terms and coordinate the peace process.
A Paris report says foreign ministers agreed to evacuate British and American troops from Italy and Russian troops from Bulgaria within 90 days after peace treaties. They adopted a four-nation Allied commission to oversee treaty terms in Rome while debate continued on Trieste and Italian reparations.
Merle Simmons was taken into custody shortly after midnight by police after causing damage at the Pennell service station on West Smith Street operated by Adrian Jagg. He had disturbed traffic earlier near Damon service station on North Center and resisted before friends promised to take him home. A caller reported an attempted rear-door break, and Simmons was found nearby and detained.
A mixed set of brief news items from Tokyo Montreal New Delhi London detail injuries arrests and political moves. Notable notes include a stabbing incident in Tokyo related to a public figure, a Canadian parliament sentence for a Communist member, India delaying its interim government plan due to Nehru’s Kashmir arrest, and British discussions on Middle East policy involving Cairo and Sidky Pasha.
Barbara Warner, daughter of victim Mrs Lydia Warner, testified in Mayville today. She described leaving her mother at home and seeing her after the crime on a Silver Crest railroad-yard trip. She noted the mother’s diamond ring remained on her finger while she lay in Carniciric hospital.
Indian Congress Party chief Jawaharlal Nehru was detained after a clash at the Kashmir border. Reports say a border guard struck him with a bayonet as authorities barred entry, reflecting volatile security and political strife in the region. The incident follows ongoing disturbances and a district magistrate order restricting Nehru's visit to Srinagar.
Tel Aviv barred to British troops except military police after a clash in Jerusalem region leaves a 35 year old Jew dead and elevates Palestine violence with further Jewish and British casualties. Grand Mufti leads new Arab unity committee amid growing tensions.
Reports say Mufti of Palestine, 53, fled France and took refuge in Cairo Bayne under King Farouk protection. British authorities and Arabs face ongoing violence in Palestine as search efforts continue and hints of audience with the king emerge.
Pittsburgh June 20 Associated Press reports night club owners propose two measures to curb underage drinking. A curfew patrol would shame youths and send them home. a card identification system would certify patrons over 31 as old enough to drink. Joseph Leiber, president of the Night Club Owners Guild, outlined the proposals claiming they would not delay business.
The governor announced the appointment of Potter constable of the Second Ward as alderman for the First Ward to fill the unexpired term of G A Gordon. Potter, a Fairhaven resident, plans to move to West ward in the future and may seek the school tax collector post. The Board of Education has not acted on that nomination.
Edward Lewis a 19 year old Elgin resident was injured when the Ford coupe he rode in collided with a Dalymen Co-Operative truck on Route 6 two miles west of Corty. Driver Shester Redrock 18 and the truck driver Lawrence Parrell 38 were not reported injured. Lewis was treated at Corry Hospital and listed in good condition.
Rep. O'Toole urged the Newport State Boxing Commission to withhold purses for Joe Conf and the committee's investigation to speed the ROU championship bout.
Corry Hospital Association wrapped its annual meeting with stockholders approving a plan to reorganize to a member-supported model and enlarge the board. New officers included S B Elston president and Wallace Young second vice president. 260 births and 74 deaths were reported for the year with total expenditures near 90 010.84.
British authorities recovered an 8 million dollar cache of gold currency and jewels, including diamonds the size of thumbnails, tied to a large East Indies theft. The privately owned treasure was allegedly appropriated by Japanese during wartime, later taken by Allied authorities, then stolen again. A Batavia Java Ming figure said to be involved hinted multiple high ranking officers could face inquiry.
An operation at Lancaster Hospital shortly after birth failed to save a baby girl who was born with her heart outside the body. Doctors said the heart was restored to its normal place but a small formation caused the death. The infant was Miaht, daughter of Mrs Willis Stelty, 25, a former Canadian Army nurse.
Corry youths Richard and David Slinger and Alston Chase admitted thefts after a ride from Cleveland ended with a purse found in Union City. The group faced burglary charges in Erie juvenile court, with reports of additional break ins on West Wayne Street and a theft from a car.
Eighteen musicians attended last evening’s rehearsal at the Doang hardware store headquarters with about a dozen more expected to join within two weeks. The reorganized band praises director Alber Manuel, supervisor of western instruction in the Clymer schools, for improving the group through expert training as they plan further development and invite more players next Wednesday.
A 19th century dispatch reports Chief Chives Gym Millis urging a truce in China. The article notes disputed mediation offers from Allied powers and references December 1245 statements by the United States, Russia, and Britain.
Washington June 20 Associated Press Bowles signals possible resignation while assailing House and Senate price control bills as inflationary booby traps. He warns any inadequate final bill risks a veto and urges strengthening actions in the fight against inflation.
Scouts report readiness for a paper drive this Sunday June 23. Pack groups will canvass neighborhoods, with pickup of donations by adult volunteers, starting at 2 PM at the Armory. Workers will be ready to go unless heavy rain interrupts the plan.
United Nations atomic energy commission weighs a Russian plan to outlaw bomb manufacture and require destruction of all atom bombs. The proposal replaces U S conditions with an international convention and sanctions, seeking shared control over atomic secrets and peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Walter Gibbons of the State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification concluded a thorough investigation at the GF plant on West Washington Street after a break‑in was reported yesterday morning. Authorities say the case is among the most widely perpetrated break‑ins recently in the area and expect rapid developments. Further details are promised from headquarters as the investigation continues.
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