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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1946
Page
1
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Fragmentary notice shows estate actions and claims against the will with references to administration and potential delays. Several monetary figures and itemized bequests appear, though the text is garbled and names are partially unreadable.
Governor Martin acts on sheriff request to end disorder at the Westinghouse plant in Pittsburgh. State Police mobilized from Erie Warren Meadville and other counties to escort supervisors and deter mass picketing. An injunction limits pickets to ten per gate and a mass meeting is held as 16 000 production workers vote on a wage proposal.
Washington reports approval of new Army uniforms changing to olive drab jackets and trousers for all personnel. The War Department plans a common field uniform with a halle jacket in worsted material while blue dress uniforms may return only on special occasions as shortages ease.
New Jersey opens its first impeachment inquiry in 24 years with an Assembly Judiciary Committee investigation into Attorney General Walter D. Van Riper. Assemblyman T James Tumulty demands impeachment amid alleged indiscretions and corruption tied to Gov Walter B. prior administration.
James Henry Kent, an escaped Somerset county jail inmate convicted of murder, was arrested in Las Vegas after leaving a hotel bar. He waived extradition. bond set at 50,000. FBI notes Kent altered his appearance. a vanished girl later aided officers with details. Kent previously killed George Kern in Johnstown and faced theft charges from a Somerset residence.
A 78 member Marine unit will guard the United Nations Security Council session opening Monday at Hunter College in the Bronx. The contingent includes Pennsylvanians Pfc. H. W. Hassan Renovo T. S. Smith and others plus Pte. J Skratt from Sanford and W. L Bullman from Freerom.
Washington testimony before Senate and House committees urged extending the Selective Service Act. Secretary Byrnes and others argued for continued draft, with Eisenhower pushing for indefinite extension to strengthen global security and air power amid atomic-age risks.
In a one day period only fifty people registered with two special city registration days run by the County Commissioners. Republicans dominated, with 41 enrollees to Democrats five, and four Democrats switched to Republican lists. Four address changes were recorded. The special registration took place Wednesday and Thursday at the Municipal Building, with Mrs. Lloyd Stowe and Miss Murr Dempsey directing the process. In Philadelphia, March 17, striking APL Higboat workers threaten to cripple the port by organizing picket lines along wharves and piers.
A Pittsburgh area inspection event highlighted a dinner for visiting officers and Corry unit personnel. Federal official Major Louis Strihatka, Pearl Harbor veteran, praised the unit, noting it ranked among the top in the command though short of full strength. Col. McCrea declared the unit fine, and a large crowd witnessed the proceedings as Sgt. Morrison and others received commendations.
A major fire swept through interlocking supply buildings along Fourth Avenue in Pittsburgh, destroying a bridge of warehouses and distributing houses. Flames rose 100 feet as thousands gathered to watch. Two arson investigators and fire crews battled the blaze, with explosions from pressurized mercury tanks reported. Emergency hospital was set up at St Marys Church for injured firefighters and civilians. Damage pegged around 3 million dollars, with some merchants claiming higher losses.
Atlantic City March 22 a coalition of 27 organizations led by the National Grange Veterans of Foreign Wars CIO Community Service Committee and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs called for immediate rationing of cereals fats and oils in the United States to free supplies for overseas relief UNRRA leaders urged stronger action as famine loomed observers noted the demand followed Herbert Lehman appeal for restraint and UNRRA funding questions amid council deliberations for leadership changes and displaced person debates
London report quotes Premier Stalin saying nations and armies seek peace and desire guarantees of peace. He blames fear of war on propaganda by certain groups and credits the United Nations with preserving peace and security as an equal rights international body.
A freight wreck on the Pennsylvania Railroad east of Cory between Garland and Spring Creek halted service last night. About 20 cars loaded with merchandise derailed near a deep cut, many demolished, with crews salvaging contents. No injuries reported, but line remained blocked as crews worked. Investigations continue into cause while freight and passenger schedules are disrupted between Warren and Corry.
Washington March 92 A Congressional bill already passed unanimously by the Hals to deny former Federal Judge Albert W. Tohnéall of Lewinburg Pay hhe 10 Udla-yeer pension may not be considered by the Senate until the middle of April. Spokesmen for the Senate juniorary committee said action on that measure will be delayed in committee. Chairman wMcCarcin muturnn to the capital in Nevada.
Washington reports describe Gromyko's Anitanador visit and Secretary Bymies briefings at the White House, followed by discussion of security measures in Conutt. In Montrem Cipazenkio retires as Soviet embassy clerk amid police activity. The Pearl Harbor diary hearings prompt Senator Brewster to demand full disclosure from Stimson.
AP reports in Nuremberg chapter of the war crimes trial as Robert I. Jackson interrupts Hermann Goering who defends Hitler and asserts Germans did not all know of mass killings Goering says he pledged loyalty to the regime to set an example for soldiers, while witnesses fill the dock as the trial nears August.
Treasury position as of March 20 lists receipts 203 824 106.96 dollars and expenditures 582 020 140.87 dollars, leaving a balance of 624 579 600.901 dollars. Total debt stands at 276 866 490 787.0 dollars, with a prior year decrease of 67 60 057.32 dollars.
Iran protests to the United Nations over delaying the Security Council meeting on its territory and aligning with the United States to oppose a Soviet request to postpone the session. Ambassador Hussein 416 says postponement would harm Iran. President Truman rejects delay and US delegation will push the Iran case. Also, Chester High School closes due to a diphtheria case. health officials plan sanitization and possible Monday reopening.
A reorganization meeting at the School District offices in the Library building saw Rev G L Boyd elected president succeeding Howard Sheen who led the organization since it began two years ago. Agnes Lynch became arm secretary with Dan Taggart treasurer. Vice presidents named include Walter D Bankes Mrs Lawrence Davison Mrs ROG Bates H A Gilbert Dr Reak Mosier and A W Lite. Ethel Metty and Doc Williams chosen co chairmen of the membership committee. The group plans work into next month with potential 400 or more locations this season though next season talent is not yet decided.
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