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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1944
Page
4
The Corry journal reviews postwar demobilization plans, arguing for a smooth exit from war economy and free enterprise. It notes Lippmann’s view, tax extensions to April 15, and calls for simplified taxes, plus farmer led markets and cooperative marketing as safeguards against centralized control.
Police raid on a disorderly house in the Fourth Ward leads to four arrests of young men and women after complaints by actors. Glenn Chase dies from injuries after a timber strike in Union City. Mrs Bates hosts a party for Nan Tynesdale and announces her marriage to O A Coynell. Cony Boxing Club plans first show March 10 at State Armory with promoter Castor targeting a big program. Corry High loses to Franklin 48 30. New baby boy born to Vansmith on Franklin Street. J N Perkins transferred to hospital care for high blood pressure.
A fragment from a 1944 Harrisburg Pennsylvania American Legion dispatch notes a shifting of the state convention from Uniontown to Harrisburg, with about 2,200 delegates expected and planning underway.
The OPA revised March ration chart increases points for many canned fruits such as peaches pears cherries and pineapple while lowering points for several processed vegetables including pears corn and tomatoes. Fresh beans tomato catsup and grape juice also rise. some items like grape juice lose point value to move supplies.
The Medical Society warns carbon monoxide poisons kill about 2000 Americans yearly, peaking in winter when ventilation is lax. CO is odorless and deadly in closed spaces like garages. keep fresh air, remove victims, call a doctor, and begin artificial respiration if needed.
Fifteen members of Flight A of the Civilian Air Patrol met at the State Armory for a regular gathering and a class in civilian regulations. A future session will cover power plants and engines led by Marion Keith, with Sunday navigation classes extended for two weeks. Deputy staff officer Dri Rhodes reported no new developments on forthcoming Warren flight missions, with Squadron Commander Stone arranging preliminary plans and expected start soon.
A man named Little faced two check related charges after being arraigned before Alderman Gordon. One charge accused forging a check in the name of his brother in law Gerald Bissell. bail set at 1000 dollars. A second complaint accused obtaining money by fraudulent checks. bail set under 300 dollars and Little could not post it, taken to Erie by Constable Cullen.
Edinboro State Teachers College President Dr L H Van Houten received a letter from Mrs Sadie Pollock Arthurs of 513 Myrtle Street Erie detailing a 1850 correspondence by James C Reed then a State Legislator. The note discusses the Edinboro Academy incorporation, tax implications, and initial trustees. It notes Reed’s plan to send a copy and mentions local road plans.
Analysis argues Finland's withdrawal would aid the Allies by freeing 70,000 to 100,000 Russian troops to reinforce Poland and the Baltic states, pressuring Hitler to divert forces. It would ease pressure on Murmansk, threaten Leningrad, widen Baltic naval operations, deprive Germany of nickel and copper, and further erode Hitler's prestige after Italy.
Erie March 3 total of 704 has been collected in the county's all-out effort to force payment of 25000 in outstanding costs and fines from Erie county courts over the past ten years. Cleve of Courts Hyelyn Wilson and Sheriff Fred Jamberson collaborate in the drive. Only seven defendants jailed for nonpayment and later released on promises to pay. More than one bench warrant issued Thursday, with many other delinquent defendants visiting Wilson's office to arrange payments.
Erie and Harrisburg both rose 21 percent in January business gains, placing Erie tied for second in Pennsylvania behind Lancaster which led with a 26 percent rise. Factory payrolls in the Erie district grew eight percent year over year, while the overall index climbed 24 percent from the prior year based on bank debits payrolls and power sales, with a 1 percent December-to-January seasonal lift.
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