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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1946
Page
1
Ray Smock of Meadville is appointed chief after Shroyer is dismissed. Shroyer reportedly sought a leave of absence to run a campaign while clashing with administration.
Harrisburg dispatch reports John A. Shroyer former State Highways secretary under Governor Martin filed to seek the Republican nomination for governor. He announced his candidacy with backing from a group calling itself the New Cizard of Pennsylvania amid a GOP loyalty dispute within the Martin administration.
In Harrisburg on March 21 Feny Smock of Meadville was named State Secretary of Highways, succeeding Shroyer amid a dispute over Shroyer’s gubernatorial bid. Smock, earning 13 000 a year, replaces outgoing secretary, with Frame appointed Chief Engineer at Fronidin, Co. Herber’s status to be decided by Smock.
Bulletin summaries report Paul- Aenri Bounk resigning from a Belgham post after failing to secure a Wing role in the Chamber of Deputies. Winston Churchill completes a six day US visit aboard the Queens Mary. President Truman signals no announcement on running in 1948 and plans a Jackson Day speech. Andrei Gromyko’s unscheduled meeting with Anthony Byrnes follows the ambassador’s return from New York as UN Security Council prepares to convene in Washington.
Senators heard sensational testimony about burn of statements a farm mortgage and stock sale in the Vardaman Shoe Company as Frank Bittner Jr. St. Louis shoe maker faced questions in two sessions. He was recalled to the Senate banking subcommittees considering James Vardaman Jr. nomination to the Federal Reserve Board.
Curry Hospital directors held their monthly meeting at the Library building with most members present except Hawkins and Scheppner. Supt. Dearing reported 195 admissions and 25 births this month, 3 minor and 35 major surgeries, and an average daily census of 3. The board authorized Dearing to attend the Pennsylvania Hospital Association annual meeting in Philadelphia in April.
Lawyers argued before a Erie County court panel on Bromley’s appeal challenging a murder conviction. The defense contends witnesses and court rulings affected the verdict, while the state seeks to uphold the life sentence. Judges Hyans and Waite preside.
Mrs Carmen Mule Thomas faced murder charges in Erie court for the March killing of Robert Fisher. She entered a not guilty plea before Alderman William Heisler and was held without bail for a preliminary hearing Monday March 26, her twenty sixth birthday, with accessory after the fact also charged.
Treasury report shows receipts 2 497120300.64 expenditures 975382729.08 balance 323416435630.87 debt 4270 753599704.62 insured areas over previous day 6Y589108.58.
Preliminary wage talks between Ajax Lodge and A of M representatives adjourned without progress. Union officials said a second meeting is planned next week to discuss wage demands filed by the union at the Ajax Tron works. Reports mention wage negotiations possibly extending to Aero Supply and Corry Jamestown plants.
The Bosra of Education held a special session with all directors present to review candidates for the local superintendent post succeeding Rath 5. Dewey. About thirty applications were filed. five top prospects will be contacted by President Edinger for salary and terms. Budget changes and new rules for district administration were also discussed.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower urged Congress to extend the draft law indefinitely and to suspend selective service requirements. He said the Army could release all fathers by August or September if approved, warning the force could otherwise shrink by about 165,000 men by July.
Washington report notes farms likely cut 16 million bushels of wheat and reduce meat dairy and poultry production next year. Agriculture officials warn shortages persist for grains feed and fats while planting intentions indicate limited crops and possible continued rationing into 1947.
President announced that the United States will press for action on the Teheran case at the United Nations Security Council. He did not seek another Big Three meeting and said the UN organization should take over issues previously discussed by the Three. A three power conference was urged in the Senate yesterday.
City Treasurer Irene M. Mullen says 6000 to 8000 tax notices are being prepared under tougher state collection rules. Four auxiliary workers handle new entries including addresses, account numbers, and the separate capital levy. Mailing may not occur before April 10 as officials seek machine equipment bids for record keeping.
James F Lincoln Jr son of a Cleveland electrical magnate is charged with intent to commit assault after a hammer beating and shooting of a 9 year old girl near Joliet. The victim Carol Williams is in serious condition with multiple injuries. Lincoln reportedly admitted the attack and is jailed without bail while prosecutors pursue charges. The Lincoln family confirms he is father of two small children and the case continues as police investigate further.
U S General Douglas MacArthur rejects the Bayan Death verdict with sharp dismissals of dissenting Supreme Court voices. Japanese officials express mixed views on justice and responsibility as the case and executions draw international attention.
A 21 year old former conscientious objector convicted in Philadelphia waitress rape and murder faces the death penalty. An all male jury recommended no mercy and Judge Sheehan ordered execution by electric chair in Bellmawr.
Harrisburg report notes James P. Dougherty’s petitions rejected for U.S. Senate Democratic nomination. Joseph Guffey unopposed for renomination. Granger reports 1946 tax collections near prior year, with withholding receipts at 899.98 million and total returns over 1.3 million filed by March.
Tehran reports say three Iranian army garrisons near the border with Kurdish forces are under attack in the northwest. The article notes 19 year olds being conscripted, calls for UN Security Council action, and mentions regional uprisings and Soviet demobilization orders affecting Iran.
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