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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1946
Page
1
A garbled OCR page lists various items from a market or hardware stock, including rugs, dishes, cream, gears, grinders, traps, wires, and steel. it shows mixed prices and quantities with unclear attributions. The fragment mentions cattle, eggs, beer, and lines about weights, lines, and lines of inventory in a pressured, disorderly format.
United States lawmakers fear a Soviet veto and UN deadlock could trigger a worldwide arms race. The Baruch plan is described as generous, offering to share advances while demanding enforceable inspections and protections against misuse. Pravda accuses the plan of seeking world dominance.
A man identified as Dominic Duonto, 54, of Jamestown, N.Y., set fire to a barn on his brother’s farm near Kinzua on June 25 and then attempted to leap into the flames. He was restrained until police arrived and later taken to Jamestown for custody. The barn, cattle, and several tons of hay were destroyed with damage estimated.
Twenty two defendants pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to buy and sell used automobiles at over inflated prices in Detroit based stores. The scheme involved sending cars through Murry Kentucky and Cairo and reselling in southern and southwestern states. Federal Judge Arthur Boucinsky set bonds at 1000 and delayed sentencing for most defendants.
The final special board session of the year elected Irvin H L Downs of Kittanning as a new industrial arts instructor. Downs, a four year veteran, will replace Arthur Storer who resigned. The meeting focused on financial matters and planned transfers to close the fiscal period. No further sessions will be held before the new school period unless developments arise.
The Indian National Congress accepted a long-range British plan for an independent federated union of India but rejected interim government proposals. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad announced to Viceroy Lord Wavell after a two hour working committee meeting, with a possible official statement on constitutional future expected soon.
A hit and run driver with a New York license plate s H 70 6 struck two parked and moving vehicles on North Center Street around 1 am. The vehicle then fled toward Luorplughs Avenue. Police chief Merrigan will verify the car and driver with the state registration office. prosecution will follow once identities are confirmed. Blanchard M Werner’s car was damaged while parked. Frank Litt’s southbound car was struck and damaged on tires.
The Corry School District feted Supt Ralph Dewey and Mr. G A Geiger at a Hotel Garry dinner hosted by the Board of Education. President Edinger lauded their 20 plus years of service as they retire. Generous pencil sets were given as keepsakes.
Nashua police received word from Massachusetts authorities of a boy reportedly kidnapped by a motorist. The suspect allegedly forced the child into a car trunk and sped south on Route 3 toward Massachusetts.
The French plan for internationalizing Trieste faces opposition from Russia and the United States, dimming prospects for a quick settlement. U S and Soviet officials doubt the plan, which would place Trieste under United Nations oversight for ten years with final sovereignty settled by plebiscite. The Moscow dispatch quotes Tiss saying the Soviet Union cannot accept internationalization. Continued coverage on Page Two.
A three minute storm with a 69 mile per hour wind struck Fort Frances Ontario injuring 11 people. It wrecked Ban Mainville’s home on an Indian reservation just outside town and displaced 10 children.
The Erie Railroad plans to add three more diesel locomotives for local service serving Corry Marion and Swanton. These 660 horsepower units, built by GM’s Electro Motive Division, will be delivered in late 1986 and used at various switching terminals along the line.
Two arrests have been reported in a Sparta area case involving Clayton Buchanan and Elizabeth Miles Rose. Buchanan is charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and held on bail at Warren jail. Rose remains in custody on a court order for further inquiry. The arrests were made by Sheriff Linder and Deputy Secor on a farm near Spartansburg where the pair were found.
Leo Mleczko on the stand in Mayville court defending against a murder charge in the death of Mrs Lydia Walker. He denies the confession and challenges a key witness account while his wife Dorothy Mleczko details the home arrival time and clock reading.
Workers at Me vurey town Mfg Corp resume talk on a wage increase after a reported offer from management. Union members viewed the proposal with guarded optimism and a joint announcement was anticipated after this afternoon’s 3 20 meeting.
Miss Ken Woodcock, 21, employed on Howard Chambers farm near Clymer, suffered severe burns when a timing explosion from tractor fuel occurred as the operator prepared to start the machine. She was rushed to Corry Hospital. neighbors aided and Drs Gillette and Tarmon treated her. Condition improved to good by afternoon. gasoline vapors near the engine are blamed.
In Nanking on June 25 Chinese wartime negotiators reported progress with the other side. General Marshall Gen Hsu Yung Chang and Gen Chou Enlai indicated agreement on ending hostilities and restoring communications while the government pressed for a single comprehensive peace pact before the truce expires at the end of June.
Bulletin from Mexico City reports the Mexican Aviation Company OMA unveiled a new DO 4 passenger airliner today. The craft reportedly prasti ed shortly after its beam within battanite of the airport.
A House Senate conference agreement on OPA measures would extend price ceilings through Sunday night and curb war agency powers. Key differences remain on meat poultry dairy tobacco and petroleum while leaders weigh final passage amid warnings of inflation risks.
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