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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1946
Page
3
A late evening report described juveniles causing disorder near West Wayne and Washington streets, with officers finding the group dispersed upon arrival. Earlier that night another group fled before police could intervene, and a third disturbance at Spring street double house ended with no arrests.
Striking Erie locals of the United Steelworkers endorse the union wage policy committee stance and vow no contracts below the 18 percent increase pattern set in steel industry settlements. Paul L. Nunes says the resolution demands adherence to the national wage policy with an 18 percent raise and a retroactive 9 percent back to January 1, 1946. The move, plus a below standard agreement at McKees Rocks, Pa., foils hopes of relaxing the 18 percent policy for small fabricators.
A Mayville case delayed sentencing after a theft inquiry. Two men, including Le THe Gitse of Novenny H, faced charges tied to a burglary and an extortion attempt at a local store owner, offering a misleading fire‑attack letter in exchange for money. Police later detained one suspect amid the investigation, with a reported value of the stolen goods around $1,019.
Patrolman Ernest Fisher responded to a neighbors call about a man acting suspiciously in a parked car. He found the man inside with a rubber tube to the exhaust and the engine running. Fisher pulled him from the car and revived him. the man, a war veteran, gave no reason for the act.
J Paul Snyder survivor of Japan's occupation of Canton China will speak at the Park Presbyterian Church Sunday March 10 at 11 o'clock. He served as superintendent of Hackett Medical Center and endured eight months as a prisoner aboard the Nipponese gripship and recounts wartime medical and educational work in South China.
The article notes bids and reactions as the government proceeds with the sale of the sleeping car business. FG. Gigley criticizes transferring control to carriers, arguing it could create a new monopoly versus keeping public-interest oversight. Stakeholders include Otis and Glove, Standard Steel Spring One, and Banta Pe Line's FG. Gigley.
Registrations from February 11 to last Sunday totaled 284 Democrats and 89 GOPs with 61 Republicans switching to Democrat and 9 Democrats to Republican. Chief Registrar Joseph Williams said changes include Socraties moving to the Democratic column. Registrations continue daily until March 6 ahead of the May 1 primary.
Harry Rifenberick of Sparta died Monday at Mw Tituke Ville Hospital. Survived by wife Ada Rifenberick. Services at Torrey Dunersl Home in Sperlanstury at 2 p.m. Wednesday with interment in Fuse Hill Cemetery.
Erie officials report visits from family members and townspeople amid a high profile case known as the slipper slaying. Bob Pepperman faces imminent execution after legal proceedings with various relatives voicing support and concern during courtroom and public visits.
The Blatt Brothers open their new theatre in Greenville with a formal 7 o clock program. Prominent local workers including A Blatt appear on stage, highlighting a landmark venue in western Pennsylvania celebrated as one of the era’s notable constructions. The event draws wide local attention as Parrish Fisheries notes significant coastal activity and regional impact.
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