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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1946
Page
1
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A strong earthquake shook the Pacific Northwest from Vancouver Island to Olympia, Washington, causing walls to collapse and a hillside to move. One man, Jacob Livingston, 62, died of heart failure as Seattle buildings swayed. Reported damage spread from Port Alberni to Courtenay and Vancouver, with gas lines snapped, power interruptions, and the Lions Gate bridge swaying.
Water Tractor in charge of the new highway project announced that tearing up of the old roadway is underway and traffic should divert over the Hane Creek road. Rainy weather slowed work for four weeks but conditions have improved and progress is expected this week. Department crews have extra power equipment as grading and right of way prep begin this week. Cancer division chief named in Harrisburg
Lease activity spreads across several hundred acres south of Corry as a group led by Mr Watson prepares for test drilling for oil and gas. About a half dozen leases with royalty provisions have been signed, naming Earl Giles J Rogers Briskie and others. Three wells are planned, with work to begin in August and aim to complete two to three tests before fall. Local owners were informed of secured leases amid renewed speculation tied to recent geologic surveys.
Boy Scouts of Troop 80 in As and ten volunteers collected about 10 tons in three hours. Joe Sherwood organized the effort, using trucks for pickups. Papers and magazines were loaded on freight wagons at Crawford Woods siding and will be sent to an Erie dealer for sale. Proceeds go evenly to the camping funds of the two troops.
In Mayville, defense in the murder case of Mrs. Lydia Warner opened without calling Mleczko to testify. The prosecution rested after notary testimony about the deathbed statement. Judge Hinkley overruled defense motions challenging admissibility of witnesses and statements, leaving Mleczko potentially to take the stand later this afternoon.
Joe 4 Thomas Lord of Erie has been elected president of Lord Manufacturing Company to succeed his father Lord, who becomes chairman of the board. The announcement came from secretary-treasurer Hartmian.
Paris June 24 An American informant said the council of foreign ministers rejected Austria's demand to take part of the southern Tyrol but could not agree on the frontier issue. France proposed internationalizing the disputed Adriatic area for 10 years with a plebiscite later. The plan's effect on the Italian Yugoslav border remained unclear.
Buell, in a Ton city, surrendered to Chief Flanigan after a wild drive on East Main. He appeared Saturday and pled guilty to leaving the scene of an accident. He was held on $600 bail, arranged by a relative, and had spoken with Culiford Carroll about settlement.
The B 29 crew trained to drop an atomic bomb and achieved good results in practice tests. Weather favored the timing as the bomber dropped within thirteen seconds of the scheduled moment, despite a fatal ground mishap involving an Army Air Forces captain. Final judgment awaits photographs and reports from Bikini operations.
Porty-one Corry residents riding an Erie Railroad excursion to a Cleveland game were delayed returning due to a wreck near Cleveland. Nineteen Erie freight cars derailed at Warrensville Heights halting service between Cleveland and Youngstown for hours. A Cleveland excursion train carrying 2,000 fans was delayed by the detour and reached Meadville at 1:15 a.m. after a three hour wait.
A London report citing Tass describes United States aims to monopolize atomic weapon research and production. The piece critiques U S plans as threatening world disarmament and suggests private monopolies influence weapon development. Continued discussion on page three.
Arthur Flath an 85 year old resident of Erin was wounded by a bullet during a hunting camp near Spring Creek on Saturday evening. Police report that Flath and Harry B Boyce traveled from Deerhead Inn to a cottage owned by Louis McNalley before going to the camp where a German made 942 caliber pistol was fired. Flath tested the pistol in his lap and the weapon discharged, bullet lodging in his leg and traveling along the limb. it was removed by Dr. Gillette. Flath was brought to Corry Hospital and his condition was reported improving with no expected permanent injury.
A hit and run on the Glymer-Fanama highway left Gerry owned car badly damaged and driver Mayel Kutates of Spring Street sought by police. The pursuing Corry car occupants were uninjured, but the Kolstee sedan suffered major damage. Authorities traced the fleeing vehicle toward Cutting and Wattsboro or Pridley Lake as New York State Police assisted.
June 24 Washington Vinson was sworn in as the 13th chief justice in a colorfully attended ceremony at the White House lawn. President Truman presided as Vinson took the customary two oaths, pledging to serve the United States with duty and honor amid cheering crowds and sunlit proceedings.
Washington June 24 Senator Ferguson R Minnesota urged public hearings by the Senate Judiciary Committee on a proposed constitutional amendment to reshape the Supreme Court. The plan would remove the last four justices appointed by the president, with vacancies filled by lower court judges. Fred M Vinson takes the oath as chief justice today at the White House ceremony. Mrs Carnegie dies in New York at 89.
A mailed ballot among 160 milk producers in the Brodheers Cooperative Milk Producers Association asks members whether to support a strike over price and conditions. Ballots sent with questions on favoring a strike and preferred price, due back by June or early June. Most milk from the area is handled through Rise Hill Dairy, Inc. and shipped to New York City. the outcome hinges on Federation subsidy concerns. A fatal shooting case in Towanda, Pa involves a 20-year-old man arraigned for the death of his cousin, carrying potential penalties up to $1,000 fine and six months jail.
In McKeesport Pennsylvania mayor Charles A. Kinkald pushes an anti racketeering campaign despite threats to his wife Mrs Kinkald. The drive began two months after he took office and police expanded surveillance as 65 officers arrest three small time gamblers over the weekend. The mayor vows the city will be run on a business basis and dislodge racketeers.
Washington June 24 OPA moved toward a final form of price control extension legislation as House and Senate conferees aimed to resolve differences and file an agreed measure. Rep Wolcott said a decision on the final form would come by 9 pm. If an agreement is reached tonight the House may receive the bill without delay.
Bulletin recounts the British proposal for an interim Indian government rejected by the Congress Party working committee in London. Reuters cites New Delhi as awaiting a decision on longer term independence terms expected tomorrow.
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