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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1946
Page
1
Public notice lists J Weaver as sponsoring party for the estate of a decedent. Refers to the appointment of an executor under the will and related duties, with venue in Common County and a forthcoming appearance date. Also includes unrelated market pricing snippets and financial figures.
Berlin officials report explosions at Alexander Kaserne in midtown Berlin damaged the Russian military headquarters and killed at least one policeman with about 800 casualties. Police say a German officer died, 100 badly hurt, and many civilians were affected. Investigators suggest an accidental detonation of stored ammunition may have caused the blasts. Ambulances and hospital facilities were used as authorities restricted access to the area.
Roger W. Babson argues in a March dispatch from Babson Park that American leadership is failing and party divisions threaten governance. He urges conservatives from both parties to unite, warns of labor pressure, and advocates life insurance and rural self sufficiency as safeguards, predicting harsher city conditions and continued trends unless voters unite.
Dunkirk War veteran Joseph Mleczko was arraigned in Dunkirk City Court on charges related to the death and assault of Lydia Warner at the railway tower where she worked as an air operator. The hearing was postponed to March 22, Mleczko was moved to Chautauqua County prison in Mayville, as his wife Dorothy, newly expectant, and his parents watched. Former Judge Anthony Johnson served as attorney for the defense during the proceeding involve reporters present.
Corry car dealers expect deliveries of new car models from General Motors, Packard, Chrysler and Port lines within days. Dealers report backlogs from one to fifty orders as plants resume post strike and parts supply improves. Detroit figures show weekly auto output rising from 23,030 to 35,020 units amid anticipated industry upturn.
Attorney Roger M Brown has purchased the duplex apartment at South Center Street south of the Municipal Building from Arlo Williams. Brown plans to occupy the first floor with his offices moved from the National Bank of Gerry building while minor interior changes convert the ground floor. the second floor remains a living apartment. The property fronts about 40 feet and was rebuilt as a two family dwelling. Brown aims to move his offices in the early months ahead.
Gen George Marshall announced the Chinese army now embarking for Manchuria from American trained divisions with the situation described as extremely critical. He urged strong US support for China including material and financial aid during the period to unify Nationalist and Communist forces. He stressed stability in China as essential to world order and said the United States is best positioned to help.
Erie county superintendent Jay Sherman announced the survey for a complete reconstruction of Route 25054 from Corry toward Clymer to the New York state line has been finished. Construction by state forces will start in May and cover 38 miles with eight inch rock base and bituminous surface. Walter Proctor will lead the project. materials have been ordered. The road will be 18 feet wide and relocation at three points is planned from the city to Spirit Hill. The work is a major artery linking Corry to Jamestown and Buffalo.
In New York on March 16 Winston Churchill urged the Soviet Union to place international issues before the United Nations Security Council. He warned that if Russia refuses to accept Anglo American sentiment, responsibility for future world tension would rest with Moscow. He cited Turkey and the Dardanelles as a pressure point and suggested the issue could be decided by the UN in its forthcoming session.
The Raymond Manufacturing Co will add two representatives to its sales staff. Walter Bertram, formerly with Jno Plant's production department and based in Cleveland, will be the Raymond representative in the Cleveland area and begin duties on Monday. Ralph Bailey, recently moved from the factory to the Pennsylvania territory, has started work and is covering all sections of the state for Raymond.
A garbled notice reports a second update on Corry's Red Grows project, with delays until next week. The campaign and homefront efforts revolve around community help, with volunteers coordinating outreach and fund disbursement, and an anticipated 88,600 dollars to be secured.
Wiggers intends to appeal the Viewers report on the Leftier High school dispossession matter. Attorney Waller H. Goolwin says the appeal will be filed in county court early next week by Jan Wiegzew, owner of the Wiggers garage property, contesting the board of education’s failure to accept additional conditions. The case centers on rental charges, cleanup costs, and salvage-related title issues, with terms offered by Wiggers including surrender of event taxes and covering cleanup expenses. If the board refuses these, an appeal on an $11,500 tax claim is anticipated.
March 18 Sev on Pennsylvania cities will go on Daylight Saving Time. State Chamber of Commerce reports action probable in 52 other communities. Eight places rejected fast time. 21 doubtful. 40 municipalities said tentative. Readable adoptions include Brockway, Erie, Harrisburg, Jermantown, Philadelphia, Stroudsburg.
Moscow reports outline a five year plan, adopting a new title system replacing commissars with ministers. Stalin is slated to head a Council of Ministers as the regime reshapes its government structure. The change, approved by both houses, aims to align authority under a unified ministerial council.
A powerful California earthquake rattled Los Angeles and Mojave areas. Shocks continued after 5:21 am with a major 5:50 am tremor, damaging a concrete pipeline and spilling 105000 gallons per minute. Scientists note Kern River and Sierra faults as possible sources amid activity since 1933.
State Police and district attorney pursued a Tarbell case tied to a detention mystery at a police station. Witnesses described a tense search and questions as officials sought information about alleged gang links and the whereabouts of a suspect linked to a local blooddy incident.
Vaughn and Ruffner acquire the Trill Indicaine Co plant on East South Street in 1810, to be taken over by Garry Instrument Co. The Vaughn, Ruffner, and Wilcox ownership group will operate the plant, shifting to indicator parts and new Corky Instrument Co. products. The Cory Instrument Co. product line and repair services will be integrated, with space cleared in the Ajax Building for full equipment and operations.
A political action committee seeks voluntary contributions from CTO members to fund a campaign nominating congressional candidates. The CIO board authorized registration and fund raising, aiming for about 6 million members contributing $1 each. A prior CTO drive raised under $500,000 from 5 million workers.
Tehran war minister General Ahmed Sepehbod Amir Ahmedli told newsmen he denied all statements abroad that Russia would threaten Tehran. He said he would defend the capital if Russian troops moved toward Tehran. Officials said the denial aimed to correct false impressions created abroad. Reports described Russian troop movements near the Turkish border and in Kurdistan, with rumors of an autonomous Kurdish state and Bulgarian border tensions. Local residents watched developments with concern as southbound traffic increased and military reinforcements were reported along routes toward Iran.
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