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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1946
Page
1
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The article notes a rising real estate boom in selected midwestern towns with navigable water access and diversified industry. It advises locating a growing city, choosing the best residential corridor, and buying land by front or square foot, then per acre as quoted, while warning that transfers have slowed and peacetime markets may cause value shifts. It predicts no broad decline soon but stresses careful buying amid war-to-peace reconversion and local employment changes.
Lyle Houghtling, granted a city franchise to operate a mist street bus service, traveled to Washington seeking Veterans Administration help to secure an advanced priority for bus equipment delivery. He aims to speed clearance with the Public Utilities Commission after assurances from Corry Mah about a timely new bus have not been fulfilled.
Meadville March 2 A tractor trailer loaded with thirteen and a half tons of steel crashed into a car three miles north of Meadville. Gerald Becker 24 of Erie died at Spencer Hospital. Helen Lounge Boyard 24 of Wesleyville and Leonard Otis 2 of Erie were severely injured. Driver fled scene. police traced the vehicle after the crash. The truck brake lines failed on a downhill grade on Route 102, sending the truck onto Route 98 and into the victim car. The three students were trapped in the wreckage.
The Associated Press reports the Independent National Federation of Telephone Workers advances plans for a strike that would tie up the entire American Telephone and Telegraph Co system next Thursday.
Madrid reports the Franco government declared frontier security measures and anti Spanish demonstrations part of an international Communist plot to drag Spain into chaos. A 2000 word communique followed a long cabinet meeting blaming the anti Spanish campaign on Communists and vowing to maintain order and nation security.
Franke Walter, 40, of Irving, a discharged veteran, died en route to Warren hospital after being struck by an automobile early today two miles east of Youngsville. The driver said lights from an approaching car prevented him from seeing Walter in the road in time.
Corry Lodge of Elks expects full plans soon for a large North Center street building upgrade. Architect George W Stickle reports details ready this month, with a 22 by 16 foot addition, kitchen modernization, new grills, two more bowling alleys, and first floor reconfiguration. If approved, contracts could start by late spring.
Erie report yesterday shows Corry contributing about 14 percent of the county polio fund, with totals exceeding 10 000 dollars and more to come from theater receipts yet to be reported. County Chairman Schloss noted the figure will rise as theatres report their share. Chairman Bumbaugh credited Corry with strong effort and forwarded money to Erie.
Ten Corry residents led in every wartime bond drive and were awarded Treasury silver medals with citations. Recipients include Walter H. Sent, Carl T. Cherry, John A. Blatt, Ben Williams, Dr. C. W. Dotley, Richard Rossbacher, S. B. Elston, Laura G. Williams, Wilma M. Rieb, and Ralph S. Dewey. Corry exceeded its bond quota in all campaigns as part of nationwide recognitions.
Two youths from Jamestown area were captured after stealing a Ford from Spring Creek owner William Kutterlin. They admitted identity but denied theft at first. one car key and the owner's property were found on them. They were taken to Erie and scheduled for circuit court action. Witnesses in Union City aided identification as the suspects were held for extradition.
In Harrisburg on March 2 Democratic officials from all factions unanimously backed Gettysburg Colonel John S Rice for the gubernatorial nomination. Also endorsed were Pittsburgh Senator Joseph Guley for renomination and Westmoreland County State Senator John H Dent for lieutenant governor. Several potential cand idates withdrew to unify support ahead of the May 21 primary.
A rumor claimed two men from New York met in Fairhaven over two days about buying the North Corry housing project. Mary Metis, manager of Gerry housing development, said no officials or inspectors had contacted her or locals. Federal officials are expected to visit to discuss possible development with local groups before any deal with private investors.
A nationwide wave of labor strife hits 800000 workers as GM talks collapse and unions at General Motors, General Electric, and Westinghouse plants trigger a 12 day walkout. Auto leaders in Detroit say peace hopes fade until GM meets its public responsibility amid violence and injunctions.
UMW chief Lewis demands wage hikes and reopening talks with operators. He warns the strike could resume and says issues include wages, supervisory control, hours, and policy changes under federal wage guidelines. The notice was filed with NLRB and labor agencies.
Local dealers warn a federal order effective yesterday will cut grain for breweries by up to 80 percent, reducing beer production nationwide. Corry’s small breweries anticipate a 10 percent grain drop, larger plants 20 percent, with effects felt later in the month as import exports shift.
Pittsburgh March 3 AOPA complaint filed in federal court yesterday accuses Aikens trading as Aitkeny Motor Sales Corry Pa of selling cars at inflated prices. The action names Aikens as the dealer and cites a $4 move charge.
The first March council meeting discusses hiring temporary help for 1940 tax notices and the review of city owned property and department HQs. Officials debate whether adequate exemption procedures are in place, with reports due from the treasurer and city solicitor outlining tax levy processing timelines and anticipated delays in notices.
Corry veteran Bud Deyoe, a Marine siege service officer for the American Legion, is reported very ill. His father Charles Meyar, Sr, has gone to Harrisburg for word on his son’s condition. Local officials and VFW leaders await fuller information as the situation remains serious.
The United States condemned two Soviet air strikes on Navy planes off the Manchurian coast and protested the Red Army's curtailment of Manchuria industrial equipment. The State Department signaled a tougher stance with Secretary Byrnes to Moscow, while Navy officials rejected Russia’s defense claims and noted the attacks violated international norms near Port Arthur and Dairen.
Police reported the Endicott-Johnasee Shoe store on Worth Center was entered likely last night. A large haul was not found as a stock check revealed only modest thefts. Entry was gained via a window to a rear cellar stair and an unlocked stair door used to reach the main shop.
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