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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1946
Page
1
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Washington reports a sweeping measure aimed at halting much commercial and industrial construction to free materials for housing. Officials say up to two thirds of building supplies will be redirected to essential homes, with venues like roadhouses and theatres hardest hit and a goal of 3.7 million new homes in two years.
A youth employed by the Paul Blakeslee farm near Spartansburg saved three men after a car wreck on the Spartansburg Comyn highway. He stopped to help, offered to fetch heavier equipment, and was badly cut in the incident. Charges against the assailant are expected today. Hotel strike in Philadelphia could spread to five downtown hotels affecting about 2500 workers.
The Auditor rennirals Depart ment at Harkoury Ni announced a total appropriation for school districts in Erie county. Erie district allocations include a share totaling 108126.90, with other portions listed for Copry and Miliereele, reflecting various state aid programs and district needs.
Two Erie police officers left Savannah Georgia today for Erie with an MBI agent. They are escorting a man identified as Mike Dominic 23 who denies involvement in the death of Robert Fisher 84 whose body was found in a shallow grave last Thursday.
Reported new witness places Bubna at the scene where Fisher’s body was found near the Erie Golf Club. Investigators say Damian Domine and Michael Bubna face murder charges and Violet Tarbell, 27, is jailed in Savannah with extradition pending. Additional arrests include Mrs. Miller Thames, minister identified as an accessory. James Van Zandt files for the Republican nomination in Pennsylvania’s 22nd district.
James Roosevelt, son of the late president, endorses building an independent citizen movement to preserve democracy. He urges an independent party to avoid party platforms and protect democratic values, speaking to the Independent Citizens Committee in Philadelphia.
The Independent Citizens Committee of the Arts Sciences and Professions announced Ickes will be national director of political organization. Harold L Tekes, ex secretary of the interior, is executive chairman. Roosevelt criticizes Churchill and warns against aims that hinder United Nations work. Kilgore says get-laugh-with-Russia proposals hide British imperialism.
A 250 man policy committee demands to be presented to operators tomorrow. Breck blocks statement of Mr Walle out as Thomas Reuther issue looms.
15,000 GE workers are idle across Schenectady Syracuse Pittsfield and Lynn as wage talks stall. John L Lewis mobilizes the United Mine Workers policy committee amid a broad union showdown with General Motors and other plants.
The local Red Cross reports a high service load in the Home Service department for the eight months ending March 1 1949 with 366 servicemen seeking help. Army, Navy, and discharged veterans accounted for 592 929 and 205 inquiries respectively with duties spanning disability pensions education and government benefits. Disaster and loan services totaled 17684 with repayments of 91345 noted and monthly disaster benefit lines listed.
Victim Lydia C Warner, 50, found unconscious near a Williams crossing in Dunkirk. Investigators say she was battered with a broom handle in what police describe as an assault. her husband, a Nickel Plate operator, noted as hospital bound. Local and state police, plus district attorney, led the inquiry at Batavia and nearby towns.
General George C. Marshall meets with Yo Ching in Chungking to discuss Chinese military and political matters ahead of Washington talks with President Truman. Chang Chih Chang and Chou En Lai say Geld trace teams will monitor cease fire implementation as tensions ease.
A Moscow Pravda front page denounces Churchill and his American allies for proposing a British American military alliance aimed at liquidation of the United Nations and emboldening anti Soviet actions. It says such talks mobilize Western forces against the Soviet Union and could provoke armed intervention. The piece argues the alliance would be dangerous and unnecessary.
Word arrives of the death of Raymle Bramlett aged 7, grandson of former Cory residents Lie Jane Hane, Plame Bramiett, and Mrs. Of St Peter, who was instantly killed in Los Angeles after stepping from a school bus struck by a speeding vehicle. He is survived by sister Elizabeth Anne, 11.
A blaze at the Compass Building in downtown Wilkinsburg routed ten families and damaged ten businesses on Saturday. Official estimates place the damage at $101,000 and $109,000 in uninsured losses.
Dealers warn of a sugar rush amid uncertain supplies while they expect steady shipments to meet demand. Consumers face possible curtailments and new pricing as wholesalers project ongoing needs through the coming weeks.
A Chevrolet stolen in Titusville was found wrecked near Meadowbrook Warr west of Union City. Howard Levy of Titusville recovered the car yesterday noting minor damage and gloves left inside may be evidence. Two Titusville youths Stanley Gillewskd 15 and Hills worth Proper 14 are missing and suspected in the theft.
March 11 report says Chinese Nationalist and Communist reinforcements move toward Mukden as rival forces close after a peace request and withdrawal. The Central News Agency noted tension rising between Chinese factions and foreign powers over Moscow.
A British Foreign Office note protests US actions and demands an early Russian reply over Soviet behavior in Manchuria and Iran. Moscow radio denounces the US and Britain while Chinese Nationalist forces reportedly seize key Manchurian urban districts and martial law is declared amid rapid troop movements.
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