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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1946
Page
1
Fragmented OCR yields a local notice referencing a county hospital petition, corporation acts, and changes in director serve terms. It includes scattered prices, livestock numbers, and unrelated items, with illegible portions. The legible core notes a corporate change filing and official meeting or vote details pending.
Hermann Goering testified at the international tribunal regarding his WWI and Nazi era actions. He described his career in the Richthofen squadron, defense of Germany, and argued the 1940 invasion was shelved due to lack of seagoing ships.
Cenfer on Fairhaven reports three FPHA representatives from New York City present as city council meets at 11 AM to discuss government plans for disposing of Fairhaven housing project at North Corry. Mayor Kinley and J Connell to chair future negotiations. Also Milton Plant to liquidate bolts and nuts operation after stockholders approve revised plan.
The VFW Building Association announces it will not build on the North Center Street site and may shift to West Washington Street location. A 28 foot frontage and current building on North Center Street were sold to William Yatateh who runs the Park Lunch. Architect George W. Stickle prepared plans for a Veterans post home pending a shift due to liquor license limitations and a federal order restricting such projects. The association may offer the North Center Street frontage for sale while retaining funds and a reserve for future maintenance.
Local firms face setback as a federal order blocks building materials affecting Corry Construction and planned Elks building and metal Bush properties. The ruling halts major additions and infill projects, with limited relief possible for essential construction cases. Industry leaders fear delayed employment and postponed summer expansion at Ajax Tron Works and nearby sites.
John L. Lewis outlines broad wage goals for soft coal miners and unionized staff. The United Mine Workers favor shorter hours and job classification differentials with a focus on a peacetime contract. Major items include a health fund, unionization debate elevation, and vacation severance and holiday pay. Negotiations continue as industry talks resume.
A joint Elks Chorus and Corry Hospital Auxiliary meeting outlined plans for the annual Spring Concert to aid the Hospital Auxiliary. Representatives included Mrs. P. C. Corbin and Mrs. Earl Haight. Elks singers featured Lon Rhines and James Sullivan. Tickets priced 76 cents, concerts set May 20 and 21 at the Senior High Auditorium. ad brochure to advertise. proceeds go to the Ladies’ Auxiliary.
Erie Pa March 18 ballistic experts linked a can and war the Brie gulf course gun to the head wound of 32 year old ex sailor Robert Fisher on March 5. The weapon, once owned by Fisher’s estranged wife Blanche now out of her possession five months, passed through several hands. Michael Bubna of Erie, 27, held on a murder warrant, with multiple arrests in the case including Mike Dominie 28 and Violet Eleanor Tarbell 27. Dominie charged with murder. Tarbell held as material witness. Millie Thomas sister of Bubba arrested. Alderman William Helsler ordered her held without bond. Arthur Steynen arraigned on auto theft. Police escort to bring suspects to Erie.
The Red Cross drive reports steady progress as the campaign nears its quota of 58 500. Cash receipts this morning exceed 2 000 with strong home canvasses and boosts from David A Hillstrom and the Jamestown Mill Corp. weitere reports expected before year end.
Attorney Roger Uraun leads Corry Chamber as president after a meeting of directors. The group votes to amend by laws to add the Retail Merchants Bureau president as a director and discusses appointments and committees for city development projects and public works.
Mary seeks admission to the World Bank and IMF with the United States backing her early entry as reported March 14. The development affects international financial policy and marks a potential shift in global lender actions during a period of economic strain.
Negotiations between General Motors and CIO United Auto Workers produced a wage increase of 18 1/4 cents amid further non-economic issues still under review. Officials indicated a settlement was near, with tomorrow’s meeting in Washington to finalize a supplementary agreement and a potential follow up session before departure.
President Truman pulled Ewing W. Pauley’s nomination for the Navy post after a tense Senate closed session. Senate Foreign Affairs Chairman Walsh said Pauley’s history and mood defense were cited as reasons, and the White House released letters between the president and Pauley following the withdrawal.
Assistant U. S. Attorney Mashanke said nine more witnesses were summoned to appear before a federal grand jury probing alleged sugar sales tied to OPA regulations. Indicted in the case were Morris Cohen of Pittsburgh and Sam Snider of Erie, charged with possession of sugar stamps worth about $12,000.
Tae Tre department responded to a grass fire at 4 acre plot near Ward Nichols residence in Saat Wayne Trent. This marked the second blaze in two days as crews battled flames early this afternoon.
The Soviet Union has not disclosed when forces will leave Manchuria Chinese dispatches report. Associated Press correspondent Spencer Davis says Russians evacuated Mukden signaling possible general withdrawal with minimal fighting. Chinese and government troops reportedly clash near Mukden as troops pull back.
The Corry Memorial Hospital fund gains a $500 contribution from Woolworth Company Whitehouse organization, routed through the Corry store management. Roger Brown confirms pledges are arriving promptly and a final total announcement will follow within days.
MVARNBERG March 12 Werner von Blomberg former minister of war in Hitler's first cabinet died after a heart failure while awaiting summons as a witness in a Nuernberg trial. He was a key military figure in the early Nazi regime.
London confirms Tehran reports of a deep Red Army push toward the Turkish border. Moscow presses for a reply as Mote seeks withdrawal.
Reports from Tehran say Russian combat troops with gear have moved southwest toward the Turkish and Iraq borders. A new Russian column is advancing near Astara and along the border towns, with several towns including Mla and nearby areas reportedly entered.
The Associated Press reports Washington officials convened for a reassessment of postwar military policy. Sessions included Byrnes and Eisenhower in a closed briefing on defense needs and draft extensions while Congress eyes atomic energy control and enlistment incentives. Reports from Tehran and Iran border areas note Russian troop movements prompting London protests and U S notes seeking explanations from Mason.
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