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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1946
Page
1
A garbled OCR page lists farm items such as Holstein cattle, Springer cows, feeders, eggs, equipment, and various farm terms. Names and numbers are scattered with many misspellings, making specifics hard to parse. The fragment resembles a livestock and farm supply ledger do not restate.
State's Attorney William J. Touhy said he is satisfied a 17 year old University of Chicago student is the man in the Degnan child kidnapping and slaying. He noted nine positive fingerprint points matching on the ransom note and the suspect's prints. The youth, William Herrens, remained in custody after an all night investigation with no charges announced yet.
AP dispatches report a 10 to 25 percent possible jump in the average newly built home cost if the OPA extension bill becomes law. Housing expeditor Wilson Wyatt announced the finding. Also from New York a Baruch chart analysis shows U.S. and Russian atomic control plans differ on veto and several negotiated points. A June 29 bus crash in New York injured many. details remain uncertain as to total injuries and occupants. Washington release notes a joint statement from Vultee, Britain and Canada on air force matters and tied actions to whalegomnBd?
British troops occupied the Jewish quarter in Jerusalem today and detained several persons amid a curfew across wide areas. A high commissioner statement and London broadcasts aimed to explain the raid as part of ongoing security actions following violent activity by Jewish underground groups, with officers of a kidnapped Brijjah unit still missing.
David L. Swartz, chosen as Gerry schools superintendent, arrives in Lewistown and prepares to take over duties Monday July 1 as the district fiscal year opens. He will replace Ralph S. Dewey and begin a term guiding instruction as the staff nears full complement amid a few potential resignations and approved supplemental coaching contracts.
Pittsburgh veteran Arthur Ochen purchases the women’s ready to wear store in the Trehion building known as Geed’s from Benjamin Grossman. Grossman came to town four months ago and will retire to Atlantic City. Cohen arrives to manage and expand stock, aided by new sources after recovery from wartime injuries.
The reappointment petition for G A Gordon as First ward alderman did not reach Governor Mauri tt’s office in time and with offices closed until Monday the commission may issue Tuesday. If confirmed at Erie County Recorder, Gordon could qualify by Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday and resume duties as police magistrate. Gordon is said to oppose taking duties as collector of delinquent school taxes, while Mayor Kinley would act as police magistrate until Gordon’s qualification.
Peter Russell announced he completed a contract with Brunswick Balke Collender to supply eight Lace bowling alleys for the new recreation center to be built on West Main Street by W W Waterhouse. The installation is set for September 15, with the alleys to occupy the building's second floor as part of the West Main and West South street development tied to the Waterhouse Garage and auto sales project.
Valentine will become resident manager of Hotel Corry Bradford next Monday announced by Henry Ladenwhile of Hotel Emery. He has spent ten years with Hotel Emery Corporation rising from reservations clerk to general auditor and most recently assistant manager. He previously served as auditor with the Halley Hotel in Bradford. Valentine and his wife and two sons will move to Bradford and reside at Hotel Corry. Staff changes include Lois Swinson as dining room waitress in charge and Connie Lynch assisting from Hotel Emery. The hotel undergoes remodeling and redecorating to be completed in the near future.
Steen's Dry Cleaning, long housed in the west half of the East Washington building, will occupy the entire first floor after renovations. The move entails merging Foley Shoe Repair space on the main floor, with archways cut and other changes to create additional space. The firm plans future expansion ideas to relocate the North Center Street plant to East Washington in a separate future project.
William Chavis, 22, black, was convicted of first degree murder in the May 1 fire at the TeSalle restaurant on Fifty-second Street. The jury of seven women recommended the death penalty. Six firemen were overcome and five men were saved as smoke choked the pursuit of the arson.
The Associated Press reports aboard USS Appalachian that preparations for Operation Crossroads proceed. Admiral W H Bundy says a decision to drop the bomb will likely be announced today or tomorrow. If a Monday detonation occurs, over 30,000 personnel will depart the area. Skeleton crews remain on target ships as instruments and cameras are calibrated to record heat, blast, and radio effects.
Paris June 28 Secretary of State James F Byrnes heads for a critical talk with Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov amid plans for a 21 nation European peace conference this summer. Byrnes said he would demand a straight yes or no answer when the six powers reconvene this afternoon. Speculation ranged from optimism to doubt as Molotov has blocked the conference until the Big Four reach agreement on fundamentals with Italy Finland Bulgaria Romania and Hungary first.
Progress on MAW development shows Peterson Brothers establish a new hardwood flooring and siding mill on Pennsylvania Avenue. First unit nearly ready for operation after electric service completed. planing mill 5 percent, dry kiln soon. Capacity for about 1,000 feet of seasoned lumber weekly. fourth building for warehouse lines to start as operations expand. Maple, beech, and oak for flooring. whitewood, cucumber and poillar for siding. Both G W and L A Peterson moved to city to oversee, with large timber contracts in place.
River rising and muddy hampers rescue as Franklin and Erie City crews search for the three drowned children. Boats with galvanized gear sweep the water while Rocky Grove firemen prepare to widen the dig. Names include Dane Geply and Bullly Hill child, Alvin Toomey, and Wan Hunsberger, residents of Fryburg and Erie areas.
Albert Carlburg, a Corry postal veteran of thirty years and Spanish American War veteran, plans to retire in August after 30 years of service. He leaves the Corry office July 31 to begin vacation, with anticipated changes to the local carrier force following his departure.
Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation contracts three firms to rebuild and extend lines in Corry area. Wartime constraints delayed progress, now underway with extensive construction along Fast Branch, Spring Creek, Blue Range, and Lavelle Station corridors. Officials note increased demand and new facilities planned to handle growing traffic. Dr Borin Titman dies at 73, renowned diagnostician treated celebrities at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Veteran entrepreneur advice warns servicemen against rapid startup of new ventures. Citing historical failure rates from 1900s to 1945, Babson urges delaying seed ventures until markets normalize, recommending veterans gain experience or work for others in their chosen field to avoid high risk of business failures.
President Truman vetoed the OPA bill amid a storm over price controls. He outlined three main provisions for an orderly transition to a sound postwar economy, including a year extension of stabilization laws and subsidies to curb price hikes. Bowles resigned in protest as partisan debate intensified and a White House briefing hinted at a nationwide radio explanation planned for tonight.
Ajax operations halt as plant suspends activities for annual vacation week starting Monday after last night’s final shift. All departments close with minimal staff on duty, resuming full operation July 8. Contractors proceed with building program ahead of pace setting.
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