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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1946
Page
3
Local items report a theatre event confusion a breakfast sale and a city weed control note. Officials discuss building codes road work and sugar ration changes while police report a stolen vehicle and a measles concern in Corry and nearby areas.
Funeral was held yesterday at Savison Funeral Home on East Main Street for Roland Winters. Rev Wilmer Heifer officiated. Bearers were Emory Minters, Roy Butler, Charles Butler and Irvin Semmelink. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery in Union City. Attendees included Emory Winters, Lois Wurst, Robert Scofford, Addie Winters, Charles Butler and families, Ward Parkin and families, and Ray Butler of Sherman.
Anthracite spokesmen told a Federal Power Commission hearing that piping natural gas into New York Pennsylvania and New Jersey would destroy a major part of the 325 million dollar a year hard coal industry. They warned that 200 billion cubic feet yearly would displace 6 million tons of anthracite and threaten 40 000 miners, while noting prices are already high due to factors beyond coal’s control.
A wild dog or dingo is blamed for killing four hundred sheep in a single night, marking a rare carnivorous attack in Australia. The incident highlights ongoing livestock losses attributed to native predators.
Redwood City California police report Jung Newton, a district investigator, says a man could not remember killing his two young daughters and injuring his wife Lori Newton, amid a 24 day questioning period. Authorities say a possible motive may have been a quarrel over a child, with the suspect denying responsibility.
Rep. Clarence Cannon urged reversing the House’s no cash tag on UNRRA spending and pressed to nullify a 154 to 53 vote directing 485 million for UNRRA aid in countries denying American correspondents access. President Truman’s Tuesday briefing spurred rapid discussion with Russia and Soviet republics noted as unsatisfied with press access.
Frustrated by OPA price controls, leaders of Home Owned Poor Stores, Inc. met with chamber officials in Erie to draft a telegram to President Truman and key senators and representatives. The protest centers on relief from wartime price restrictions affecting distribution and business operations.
Middletown Pennsylvania reports the body of missing flyer Captain Frank Whiting was recovered from wreckage in the Blue Mountains area. The search had extended over a week as investigators from Philadelphia and local tech services traced the crash site and confirmed identification of the victim.
Two Warren youths were saved from drowning off North Warren when one boy, after slipping on rocks, fell into the water. Earlier time, another boy assisted by bystander effort and local rescue personnel helped pull him from danger as the incident unfolded near the shoreline.
A study highlights how fertility drives survival in Ge dispersal patterns. Researchers observe how fertility levels influence movement, population retention, and long term viability under varying environmental conditions.
Meadville union members of the Textile Workers' Union of America unanimously rejected two wage settlement plans from American Viscose Corp. The accepted raises would amount to eight cents for day workers and seven or six cents depending on shift after recent bonus eliminations, affecting 225 day workers and 200 night workers.
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