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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1946

Page

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Long Store and Bank Destroyed by Raging Fire

A massive fire in Emlenton, Oil City area, devastates the Long store and the town’s Most National Bank building. Firefighters from ten communities battled flames from basement to roof, with property losses estimated at 400000 to 850000. The blaze began in the Long store basement around 7:30 to 1:45 p.m. as customers were inside, then spread to roofing supplies and adjacent structures. investigators say cash and diamonds were likely stolen during the chaos.

Emlenton Emil Long Fiat First National Bank Pennsylvania

Governors Agree Recruit National Guard Forces

Washington reports 16 states will recruit and maintain National Guard units as part of postwar military structure. Maj. Gen. Miltenberger states 16 states account for more than 195,000 of the planned 260,500 force. Acceptance letters expected next month from remaining sites. lists include Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Maryland, Montana, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wyoming.

Washington War Department Butler B. Miltenberger National Guard Bureau Department Arkansas Cotorads Delaware Georgia Idaho Tadisus Louisiana Milkyland Mohtans Nebraska Pennylvania Wyoming

Findley Lake Boy Killed In Accidental Shooting

Herbert Thorpe, age unknown, was accidentally shot on the Thorpe farm near Mina while friends including his brother were at play. A cartridge misfire caused the rifle to discharge, hitting him in the abdomen. he died within minutes. Coroner Crandall ruled accidental death. body sent to Ten Hagen Funeral Home in Findley Lake.

Findley Lake Herbert ‘Phurne Myewt Stewart Thorpe Qivernoon Thorpe Mina Plaley Lake Tnd Ewig Jong Tele Tome Filip Henderson William Crandall Westfield Ten Hagen Fludley Lake Village

Murray Steps Into Middle of Bitter UAW War

Associated Press dispatch from Atlantic City reports President Philip Murray entering a split within the United Auto Workers during the contest for UAW CIO presidency between R. J. Thomas and Walter Reuther. Murray's name is freely invoked in campaign speeches as the rivalry over strike strategy and union leadership intensifies.

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Murray Defends CIO Power at Atlantic City Conference

President Philip Murray blasted strikes blamed on APL and industry leaders, saying rivals seek to divide workers and weaken the CIO. He claimed the CIO remains more influential than ever, denied participating in UAW politics, and pledged support for Thomas while hinting at friction with Reuther in the ongoing UAW presidency race. The remarks came amid tensions in the CIO and UAW campaigns as the conference concluded.

Murray CIO Atlantic City Philip Murray APL CTO Can R. J. ‘Thomas Walter Reuther Vaw-Cio Reuther Thomas

Bulletin summaries from March AP dispatches show political and industrial tensions

AP bulletins from Washington and Atlantic City report Attorney General Tom Clark charging Wimken Detroit Axle with anti trust violations. Britain seeks independence machinery for India with Cripps and Pethick Lawrence outlining preliminary discussions. In Manchuria, clashes push toward inspection teams. Hoover warns Italy faces famine risk. President Murray accuses Michigan and Pennsylvania governors of labor discrimination.

Associated Press Washington Tom Clark Wimken-Detroit Aalé Company Atlantic City N. J Murray Michigan Pennsylvania

Edinger resigns as Ajax plant superintendent

Norman J. Edinger has resigned as superintendent of the Ajax Tron Works Corry plant effective April 1 after five years in the role. He has received two other offers, one allowing him to remain in Corry and another possibly relocating him. No successor announced. Ajax officers reportedly remain unchanged. Before Ajax he led vocational training in Corry’s public schools and served on the Board of Education, currently its president.

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West and Pepperman Die In Rockview Electric Chair

Two Erie County murder suspects John D. West 27 and Robert W. Pepperman 29 were executed in the Rockview Penitentiary electric chair after pleading guilty to the August bedroom slipper murder of Joseph W. Campbell. The executions followed failed clemency petitions. West faced the chair first, Pepperman smiling as his straps were set. Witnesses included Sheriff Paul Babbitt and local officials, with priests and a Salvation Army worker present.

Paul Babbitt Pepperman Rockview Penitentiary Erie Flanigan Orly Associated Press Indlay Eris County Bellefonte Robert W. Pepperman John D. West Wile Mtumsport Penitentiary West Joseph W. Campbell Campbell Hey Caltuelle St Salvation Army Ma Stats Boars of Pirdons

Hollidaysburg Fire Fatal Tragedy Leaves Four Dead

In Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania a 35 year old Maurice Chamberlain saved four lives but four family members perished in a Sabbath morning blaze. He rescued his two children and then guided his father and brother to safety before flames trapped his mother and sisters. The coroner reported Ann Chamberlain 66 and daughters Lenora 35 and Gladys 01 suffocated. Clarence Chamberlain after discharge from the Army was found at the front of chairs.

Associated Press Hollidaysburg Fatty Maurice Chamberlain Arthur Maurice Blair County Daniel WM. Replogle Ann Chamberlain Lenora Gladys Stéand-Four Clarence Chamberlain

Earle Reveals Nazi Peace Attempts and Papen Talks

Philadelphia dispatch details George W. Earle reporting two separate Nazi peace proposals. Von Papen offered to surrender all German forces with conditions to shield Eastern fronts, asking for Allied restraint on Germany’s army. Roosevelt reportedly did not respond. Eisenhower authorization was necessary for any surrender terms.

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Derailed Cars Again Delay P R R Schedule

Derailments near Spring Creek and Wil Ox plus a Saturday night incident forced detours for the Pennsy schedule. Freight and passenger movements suffered as wrecking crews cleared damaged cars and trucks. Line reopened today with through trains resuming, though extensive repairs remain ongoing.

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Break-in at Solin Junior High Funds Burglary Reported

Police investigated a Saturday night theft at Solin Junior High where unknown intruders entered the office and stock room, pried open a cash locker, and stole an estimated 80 to 40 dollars. The burglars used tools from the principal's office and left resembling a planned target. No further developments were reported Sunday.

Hutchhow Strore Sem Lupine Schawl Yithin Harold Wolfe Schowl Jupine Fiat Wolfe Wore Goodman Jon My. Wolfe

Baruch Urges High Court of Commerce to Curb Inflation

Washington March 25 Bernard M Baruch called for a high court of Commerce to repair inflationary damage from rising wages and prices while cailing taxes He urged another year of price control with a firm wage cap and a focus on greater production He attacked the government price policy in testimony prepared for the House banking committee

Washington Barnard M. Baruch High Court of Commerce House Banking Committee Baruch

Inflationary Trend in 13 Point Program discussed

OBBRG remarks on inflation point to a phase of wage and price increases. A committee hears administration plans to extend OPA one year past June, warning the current trend could derail production unless tighter management and broader measures are adopted.

OPA Baruch Devin

Two Way Diplomatic Shift By Truman Names New U N O Delegate

President Truman announces a major diplomatic reshuffle with new senior appointments. W Averell Harriman becomes representative to the United Nations in New York, and Robert H. Winant is named ambassador to Britain. Walter Beall? Mell Silty unsettled. Moscow post remains under discussion as the UNO seat changes ripple through the administration.

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United Nations Security Council Puts Iran Row On Hold

World crisis over Iran eased as Russia agrees to withdraw troops, paving way for HIM. Delegates near a vote on a US backed resolution to report on the Soviet Iran agreement. Truman message expected. council to formalize opening and back UN aims for world peace. Emergency military staff meet secretly in Manhattan after Hunter College preparations.

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War brides arrive at fort front page feature lettered tale

The New York Rural American prints a front page portrait and extended story about a large group of war brides arriving at the fort. The piece notes Lt. Col. Elmer Kincaid and his wife Elizabeth, plus a cocker spaniel, and mentions allied air transport duties. Also reported is Br. Tn Corry Pa, a three year old war bride and a plan to move to Philadelphia, with cosmetic business relocation. In Pittsburgh, about 40 miners lose jobs after a $100,000 fire destroys the Culmerville Coal Co. mine tipple, a 200 ton per hour unit, at dawn.

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More Evidence Against Truman Appointee

Associated Press reports attorney Pranik Williams testified that two former employees of James K. Vardaman Jr signed affidavits stating they padded an inventory under coercion from Vardaman. Williams, a St. Louis lawyer, testified to Senate subcommittees weighing Commodore Vardaman's nomination to a 14 year Reserve Board term.

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