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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1946
Page
1
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John A. Shroyer state secretary of highways entered the Republican governor race in Harrisburg on March 19 challenging the Martin faction. He spoke at Washington Pennsylvania after the withdrawal deadline and praised Governor Martin while signaling traces of intra party criticism. He left his cabinet post to campaign and faced questions on whether he would resign or keep his seat.
Washington report says Selective Service backs indefinite draft extension with 18 month service limit until canceled by President or Congress. Major Hershey urges keeping 18 to 45 age group while considering six months extensions for certain categories.
City council weighs daylight savings for the year after a chamber of commerce request and local clock shifts. Delinquent tax penalties and rates are discussed with city officials and school district counsel amid broader budget queries and potential private road oil contracts for summer use.
Washington dispatch reports United Mine Workers leader John L Lewis pressing bituminous coal operators to answer if they favor peace or war over improved working conditions. He cites alleged industry slaughter and delays to medical and hospital benefits while negotiations continued with a 14-strong operator committee.
Washington report says senators expect speedy approval of Bernard M. Baruch for a UN atomic energy role. Chairman Connally notes Baruch will have no predisposed views and keep Foreign Relations Committee informed of deliberations. McMahon’s atomic committee cites draft domestic legislation and calls for revamp of the espionage act to curb atomic data leaks.
Moscow announces a new five year plan to raise industrial output by 1950 with targets including steel 25 million tons oil 450 million tons and electricity 96 billion kilowatt hours. The measure aims to strengthen defenses and modernize the armed forces.
Council weighs incorporating tannery waste into the city sewage system. Engineers warn adding tannery discharge could raise treatment costs by up to 30 million gallons of wastewater daily, with an estimated rise of 25 000 to 30 000 dollars annually. New plant location and treatment must be considered, subject to Health Department approval.
A 12 year old Milwaukee heiress Suzanne Proedtert was released from police custody after questioning about a kidnapping attempt. Prosecutor Gerald O Brien ordered release of her companion Ollis J Williams 24 later in the day. Suzanne traveled with a police matron and two family representatives from Chicago to her Highland Park home.
Corry police and coroner plan an inquiry into a fatal blasting accident near Roy Alexander farm Route 2 where officer Downer was struck by debris and died at Union City Hospital. The probe will consider whether any party bears responsibility and if formal charges follow.
Producers ready for extensive retapping if desired as freeze up develops. Less than 20 percent of the expected syrup crop has been produced due to continued dry sap flow and cold weather. In Crawford County buds have started to swell and retapping may end in some districts, with hopes for a late-season restart.
Madrid releases a lengthy reply to the U S State Department white book accusing Washington of war era aggression. The document defends Franco era policy and asserts Spain’s cooperation with the Allies despite U S pressure and alleged anti Spanish propaganda abroad.
In Sugar Grove, Mr and Mrs Robert Morley faced kidnaping allegations after a banner incident involving their son and a dying child at grandparents in Jamestow. The Sugar Grove couple saw a suspended sentence on a minor charge and the major kidnaping counts dropped under New York law, ending the proceedings.
Iran filed a protest with the United Nations Security Council against the continued presence of troops in Iran. Gholam Abbas Aram, first secretary of the Iranian embassy, said Ambassador Hussein Ala delivered the protest to Trygve Lie in Washington. Diplomatic officials fear the move could destabilize the Qavam government and provoke Soviet pressure.
Albany reports the New York Legislature unanimously approves a proposed constitutional amendment to pay World War II veteran bonuses totaling 400 000 000 over two years, pending a referendum in the fall. President Truman names Raw A Locke as special presidential assistant. Army and Navy quotes reveal anticipated budget and personnel shifts. Paris notes execution of a Nazi collaborator and a move toward nationalizing coal. Pittsburgh honors Commander Michael A. Musmanno with the Legion of Merit.
Prime Minister Mackenzie King told Parliament Ottawa was gravely concerned by Russian espionage extending to the United States and Britain. He resisted severing diplomatic ties, stressing caution while noting Soviet actions were serious and tied to information risks for Canada, the United States, Britain, and the USSR.
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