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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1946
Page
1
Fragmentary March entries show sale bids, cattle prices, and lots with garbled names and figures. The readable items mention ceilings, windows, cattle values and assorted lot notices, but most details are unreadable, yielding an incomplete record of a local auction or market page.
Secretary of State Byrnes warned that any power using force to advance aims risks conflict with the United States and Russia. He outlined a seven point program to prevent aggression, insisting the UN charter forbids coercion and that the United States will act to deter force while avoiding entanglement in other nations. He stressed not prolonging peace talks, not seizing enemy property pre-reparations, and not using force except to prevent aggression. The remarks followed praise for U.S.-Soviet partnership despite differences.
PITTSEARCH March 1. Cov Ennarr Marii said wealth and prosperity come from production not man made laws. He warned that promising to create 60 million jobs via law is cruel falsehood and cannot be humanly possible. He spoke at a luncheon at Pili Hotel marking Westinghouse enterprise centennial.
A dramatic fire swept through a Washington center near Old Key, causing extensive damage estimated at 850,000. Firefighters searched for a missing worker believed dead. The blaze damaged Washington Convention Hall Company property, a 70 year old building in Northwest. The center housed markets and offices, with firefighters tackling the flames for hours before gaining control.
Local industries show resilience as Corry and nearby towns report minimal curtailment while steel shortages affect many mills. Corry-Jamestown operate nearly full shifts with expected resumption of shipments. Ajax Iron Works and Scouse suppliers face cuts, but no firm policies yet. Raymond Mfg. remains on full production with ample inventory, and no curtailment anticipated.
Washington March 1 OPA rushed today to announce higher steel mill product prices under the February 15 directive. Averages rise by $50 per ton for basic carbon and alloy steel with announcements expected late today and final 10 percent pricing due in three weeks.
Dr Earl D Bacon executive secretary of the Pennsylvania State Chamber of Commerce will be principal speaker for Corry chamber of commerce annual membership meeting and dinner at the Fourth Hotel Carry. His address tops the program and more than seventy reservations have been received for the dinner at 6 30 p m in the hotel basement dining room.
Washington March 1 Rawin W Pauley refused to withdraw his name for Undersecretary of the Navy amid Senate hearings. He told reporters he remains confident he will be confirmed. Democratic strategists doubt any votes will shift, noting the 11 Democrats and 7 Republicans on the committee. Pauley says the situation within the panel is open and he may need time to sway members while facing charges.
A four year old girl Terry Taylor was found in Annapolis after a three day disappearance. A 19 year old nursemaid implicated in the incident is in custody, with authorities naming Dr and Mrs Andrew Taylor of Charlotte as the child’s parents. Police traced tips from Mrs Helen Seay of the Naval Academy area leading to the recovery and arrest.
Detriot March 1 negotiators in the General Motors strike planned to resume talks as unconfirmed reports circulated an agreement might be near. James Dewey acted as mediator with CIO United Auto Workers leaders. GM president W. C. Wilson was hospitalized for a stomach ailment while 175,000 production workers were still out.
The Bord city car owned by William Kafferlin, stolen from a Spring Street parking spot, was found near Union City late yesterday. Police reported the Reade boys connected to the machine had not driven far after the incident. Kafferlin recovered the car last evening, showing little damage. Treasury data from Washington was also released noting February figures for recruits, expenditures, and the national debt.
In a tense move, France cuts all commercial ties with Spain as a general strike and border closures intensify. Reports detail halted cross border traffic and the suspension of regular travelers, with Belgian and French transit affected while Paris pressures Madrid to respond.
Harrisburg March 1 A unified Pennsylvania Republican statewide ticket emerged after a party meeting. Leaders endorsed a slate for senator governor lieutenant governor and other offices, following a weekslong producer of intra party debate and county chairmanship negotiations.
State Guard reinforcements moved into Columbia after five people were killed in fresh gunfire linked to riotous disturbances. Sheriff Underwood reported confiscated weapons checked earlier, while Captain Doyle said he was shot at during attempts to arrest four armed individuals. Several white women were attacked during the unrest.
Bulletin reports warn of a March 7 walkout by six tele career workers amid stalled wage talks with the American Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Federation of Long Lines Telephone Workers. A March 1 Washington note cites Truman planning a teleprompted conservation push abroad.
A six alarm blaze engulfed the Joes and Laughlin Sted Cor poration mill in Pottsburgh early today. Fire Chief W V Davis reported 125000 in damage as workers fled. 29 employees worked the night shift with five treated for smoke injuries. one firefighter died. About 200 people typically employed, mill was preparing to resume operations after a steel strike.
Harold Stetson of the Northest Breeze reports panther shrieks in the area south of North East. Fred Finn of Ripley brought a four foot animal print. print spacing and no claw marks suggest a large feline. Fred and witnesses stand by the sighting as the beast reportedly fled into the woods.
Twenty five Akeliezer maple syrup producers unite to form a cooperative with a selling agency backing their shipments. The group plans to market at higher prices while handling through the agency, anticipating strong sap runs and full production through April with peak activity next week as weather cooperates. Members include Barrows and Watlainey, aiming to boost returns for their members.
The Military Subcommittee led by Rep Sikes reports favor for a bill to provide terminal leave pay to all service personnel Army Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard upon discharge. It would retroactively credit enlisted and officers for days of terminal leave, with payments to cover service since September 8, 1958, and a one year window for eligible veterans to apply.
Philadelphia CIO General Electric workers suspend mass demonstrations after the city enforces a court injunction against parading and picketing at five gates. About 400 police guard the plant area as union leaders plan coordinated action with aims to support 6E strikers and keep order.
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