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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1946
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reveals a county document concerning estate registration and amendments. It references a common county, articles association, directors, amendments, and numeric codes including 14, 18, 257, and 700 with scattered dates and numbers, but the readable facts are partial and unclear.
Miss Irene Miler city treasurer did not attend the meeting as city officials discussed tax notice preparation delays. Mayor Ethley outlined possible timelines and required notices, with clerical and legal steps to cover costs and wage deductions. The council also reviewed bids for a police patrol car and scheduled a special meeting to discuss housing project matters and insurance revisions.
President Truman invites Hoover to travel to Britain to survey food needs of war affected nations. The move follows shortages and a breakout in food programs, with Hoover likely to depart next week to assess European relief efforts and coordinate agricultural aid.
Officials in Maretsbore failed to explain a sharp increase in Baynesons payments to veterans under the Servicemen's Adjustment Act. A Corry office report shows 92 new unemployment claims, 60 on file, with 418 servicemen receiving $20 weekly payments. Harrisburg figures confirm a weekly benefits jump to $4,503,090, prompting questions from the Department of Labor and Industry.
Washington March 5 Russia proposed joint operation of major Manchurian industries with China but Beijing rejected the plan. Secretary Byrnes said the United States would message Moscow on the Manchurian issue and indicated U S support for the Chinese government in Manchuria.
The Cary Chamber of Commerce held a meeting last evening to adopt new by-laws elect twelve directors and discuss a yearly program. Earl T. Cherry retired as president and Earl D. Bacon urged town welfare and cooperative action. New by-laws were presented by Attorney Roger Brown, and membership dues were raised to 25 dollars. Directors elected include Brows, Bumbaueh, Armour, Zaleneck, Cherry, Hammond, Helen Jones, Taggart and others to three and ten year terms.
In Montgomery County court, two sisters aged 11 and 14 testified against George W. Balles founder of Warminster Academy, accusing him of improper relations. Balles and co-defendant Taiura face charges including impure acts, open lewdness, and contributing to delinquency. trial heard cautious testimony due to witnesses’ ages.
A March 5 Associated Press report from London states six new demands were handed to Premier Gavin as he prepared to depose. The Moscow offer included conditions for Rashev’s delegation and the formation of a Russian aligned government in Iran. The article notes Soviet concern over autonomous Iranian actions and cites reactions from French and other European observers. The piece suggests a Kremlin bid to influence Iran through specific commissions and control, with continuing diplomatic tensions in the region.
President Truman and Winston Churchill reached Jefferson City by special train at 11 20 am and moved by auto to Fulton marching along an 18 block parade route. Thousands lined the streets as armed guards patrolled the station area. Churchill was scheduled to speak at Westminster College on the Sinews of Peace and discuss Anglo American cooperation in world affairs.
Wilner W Waterhouse announces start of 1940 Red Cross quota drive for Corry Chapter aiming for 500. Dr. John C Kibler the first contributor and Woolworth Co the first business gift. Mrs. Walter Scott to name ward captains soon, canvass to begin this week. Plant employee groups to form by week’s end as the national drive starts March 1. Some nearby towns begin March 12. Corry expects complete canvass by the 1920s era deadline.
About fifteen to twenty Corry Pennsylvania Telephone workers await a threat of a strike set for 6 am Thursday. Washington authorities hoped a total shutdown could be avoided while Corry locals of the National Federation of Telephone Workers prepare final word at a Wednesday Erie meeting. If the strike proceeds, key supervisory operators will stay on to keep some service, but a widespread disruption of wire service and newspaper wires is anticipated.
Seven members of the Corry Country Club board met at Hotel Corry last evening to finalize a general membership push with directors as a special committee. H Langdon Rowe oversees kitchen redecorations set to finish before April 1. Attendees: President Harold Sweets, Robert Sumbaugh, Walter Hindman, C T Anderson, Norman Neckers, Rowe, and Dr T L S Compton. The next meeting will be hosted by Mr Neckers near Berrian on April 1.
In Washington on March 5 Republicans pushed a substitute housing bill amid Democratic opposition. The measure would block government ceilings on dwellings and authorize subsidies totaling 8609 million for construction and rural housing, while contested provisions aimed to curb OPA and related agencies.
Federal government asks Supreme Court to set aside sale of Pullman property to a 43 railroad group led by Chesapeake Ohio Nickel Plate and Pere Marquette, claiming a $75 million transfer would create a monopoly. Bidders for the Pullman Company property joined the United States, arguing the plan would discriminate against smaller buyers. The three-judge panel extended the sale injunction indefinitely, allowing Pullman to continue operating its car facilities until further order.
Amid tense international reporting, Allied powers hope for a peaceful Spanish withdrawal of Franco. The United States and Britain released documents showing Franco’s ties to Hitler and Mussolini, while calls for an interim government and civil liberties surged. The aim remains to end Franco’s rule and allow Spain to choose its future government with elections, amnesty, and economic support.
The Associated Press reports labor talks progress as the General Motors strike and a threatened nationwide walkout by telephone workers appear headed for settlement. Government conciliators press talks in Detroit and Washington while unions prepare a secret ballot on ending the strike and resuming work under the company’s wage offer and potential subsidies.
Grove City officials report picketing halted a planned reopening at Grove City Brass and Bronco Company works after 1,000 involved workers joined protests. Deputy Sheriff Fred Hastide counted several picketers. plant management planned to resume operations, while a CFD Steelworkers spokesman said the blockade was strike-related.
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