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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1946
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment references a local notice about a change or action in a coty setting. It mentions streets and a group or entity involved, with unclear dates or names. The readable bits imply a public matter requiring attention or response, but specifics are not recoverable from the text.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a race of garbled notes with numbers and abbreviations. It references weights, times, and possibly a national tally or policy but specifics are unreadable. The readable items include mentions of numbers such as 14.26 and 18.40 and phrases like heavy weights and containers.
At Westinghouse East Pittsburgh works a 72 day CIO strike drew a large crowd. State Police and county deputies protected 24,000 workers as supervisors passed picket lines amid taunts. Injunctions restricted mass picketing while authorities planned ongoing enforcement.
A fire at the Waterford Electric Light and Power substation destroyed the frame building and damaged transformers, causing about 1,000 customers in Waterford and nearby areas to lose electricity. Fire started around 9 pm Monday. cause under investigation with probable faults in metering or oil switch equipment. Restoration expected later today. The privately owned utility sources power from the Pennsylvania mutual system. depot road site near Waterford. General manager Mrs B E Walta and president Rolin Mecray noted. line crews from nearby Pennsylvania counties were working to restore service.
John L. Lewis announced the United Mine Workers will end the current bituminous coal contract at midnight Sunday and that about 00,000 miners will stay at home next week. He claimed no bloodshed would occur, noted large coal stocks, and said negotiations would continue with soft coal operators, calling their proposals unacceptable.
British and American officials clashed with the Soviet Union in the United Nations Security Council over the Iranian case. Cadogan pressed for immediate discussion while Gromyko urged delaying the whole question. Byrnes signaled strong American opposition to any single Soviet push against Iran. The session promised fireworks as Russia faced broad Western pressure.
In Frankfurt reports say a 26 year old American Army corporal was emasculated and another soldier killed near the Russian occupied zone. The corporal, unnamed, is hospitalized after a dawn attack in Kassel on March 20. No arrests reported. Investigators found no evidence of revenge motive but note fraternizing with a German girl. Details of the Hechwelge case withheld.
Local draft notices set for April 8 outline induction orders and pre induction examinations. Districts prepare lists of men deemed fit under modified requirements while some previously deferred men are being called up for nation building and service.
The Corry employment office reports only slight movement in the job market over the past week. Eleven new unemployment claims were filed, several reopenings occurred, and 12 were in the waiting stage. Most new claims came from Union City, with 93 from that town receiving benefits. Seventeen veterans filed Servicemen's Readjustment Act claims, three from Callans City, and payments are largely processed through the Union City office.
Associated Press bulletin from Washington reports the Senate military committee divided on Senator Johnayn's bill to extend the draft until July 1. A tie means the proposal is not approved. Leaders planned another vote at 8 p m. in the Capitol.
Members of the First Church of Christ Scientist Corry have arranged a lecture on Thursday evening at Park Street edifice. The speaker Heesrhol P Nunti OS8 of Portland will discuss Christian Science The Science By Which We Come To Know Our True Selves. The First Reader Mrs Frank Whiteley will introduce him promptly. Local residents and visitors are urged to attend.
Stockton California reports a 1943 Japanese landing on the North California coast near midnight. Officials describe a small force that captured prisoners without aid and withdrew after the action. Investigation notes a lack of verification and possible confusion over the event.
Atlantic City March 4 United States proposed UNRRA members curb wartime requisitions by armies notably the Red Army. US urged a ban on using relief supplies for liberating forces and threatened aid reductions for nations whose armies violate the plan. Treasury data show 76 percent funding of UNRRA, with large receipts and deficits reported.
Major Butter arrives home after three years of Army service overseas in the Pacific theater. He left Camp Hovre Texas Camp Livingston Louisiana and Camp Rucker Alabama in 1942 and joined the 18th Infantry Die vigor. After landing his unit proceeded to Yokohama and Seattle where he completed pre med studies at Washington and Jefferson College. He will resume medical practice after a period of vacation.
A jury at Asian Cuty near Union City found the May 18 dynamite blast on Oaille Bisbee’s farm accidental. John Downar, 20, died in Union City Hospital thirty minutes after the blast during drainage work. Witnesses described the events and no party was held responsible. Despite the verdict, Downer's father plans a possible damage suit against Bisbee and Doolittle. The inquest included Assitant District Attorney John Galbo. no district attorney action expected.
Order effective at once prohibits new commercial or industrial construction unless expressly authorized. Applies to stores, roadhouses, theatres and similar establishments. The measure emphasizes housing needs for veterans and directs officials to enforce the restriction immediately.
Washington March 26 government clamps drastic restrictions on new building and repairs to free materials for veterans housing. The order by the Civilian Production Administration prohibits new construction unless authorized and applies nationwide including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. It allows completion of ongoing work using materials already incorporated on site and sets dollar limits by project type, from $400 for small residential work to $15,000 for large commercial or industrial structures. The order bars subdividing work to fit limits, but permits multiple separate jobs. The National Housing Administration expects to approve veteran homes under its emergency housing program.
A Marines recruiting detachment will visit the city every Tuesday starting next week to meet youths in the main lobby of the post office building. Officers urge all interested to consider joining the U.S. Marines and to contact recruiters on their visit days.
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