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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1946
Page
1
OCR fragment lists varied items including plows grinders hats bulls and markers. Mentions institutions and regions such as Wisconsin and Mississippi divisions, with scattered prices and measurements, indicating a miscellaneous farm trade notices page.
Allied leaders outline steps to cut German war resources while a Council presses toward a confrontation with Russia. OPA announces beef and pork price hikes effective Monday due to higher packing costs, with regional variations. Retail pork up an average three tenths of a cent per pound, beef up about a third of a cent, and specific cuts vary by city. Packaged Canadian bacon prices also noted. Beginning Friday butcher shops will display new price lists.
Philip H. Heiney and his son William Henry were hanged at the Iowa State Penitentiary at 7:01 a.m. EST for the confessed December 16 1944 murder during a $29 robbery of Rob Raebel a Lake Okoboji resort operator. Sheriff McQuirk triggered the gallows. the father died at 7:12 a.m. and the son at 7:13 a.m.
Washington reports the National Coal Association says there is no prospect of an agreement in time to avert a strike by John L. Lewis and 400 000 soft coal miners by midnight Sunday. Berlin announces a 20 percent cut in road ration for Germans from April 1, lowering daily calories. Seoul notes Russia denies United States plane landing to deliver a message to Soviet commander. Senator Huffman proposes immediate cancellation of proposed atomic bomb tests at Bikini Atoll this summer.
Von Ribbentrop testified that Hitler warned Britain would fight to the end for the empire and denied Britain as degenerate. He claimed Churchill and other British elements thwarted a 1937 Anglo‑German treaty, prompting Germany to rearm while Hitler relied on the German people. Drowning verdict in York: Jack Miller found dead in Hellam quarry, autopsy considering probable foul play.
Allied Control Council criticized a plan to strip Germany of much of its war potential while preserving a minimal economy. The outline schedules four industrial groups: prohibited sectors, those to be reshaped, those to be revived, and limited exports to pay for essential imports. Target is a lower living standard with heavy emphasis on agriculture and coal.
Governor Tuck ordered about 1500 production and maintenance VEPCO workers drafted into the Virginia State Guard under military law to avert a possible power strike. Guardsmen report to VEPCO employees under 36 as orders are read, with about 2800 guard members serving statewide to ensure continued power service.
Washington reports no sides expect a quick settlement as a nationwide coal strike nears. Officials outline emergency steps including a coal production freeze at 12:01 am EST and restricted shipments to conserve supplies for essential users. Public need urged to conserve energy while talks continue.
A steam powered road roller ran away down East Market Street in Mercer on March 29, crashing into the Patterson Lumber Company building. The driver Harl Holmes of Stoneboro was taken to Mercer Cottage Hospital. The vehicle rolled two blocks, damaged the lumber office and bored into the basement. no one else was inside.
German police and American forces clash as 186 police and 85 investigators police move into a displaced person camp near Stuttgart. A heavy police counteraction follows a Motorcade incident, with bricks and stones thrown and arrests reported.
A garbled report notes extreme heat on March 28 with mentions of a high temperature reading and observers confirming conditions. It references a year around 194% and notes restoration of operations during a historic period.
Local drive for the Red Cross shows progress above 5000 with Raymond Mfg Co contributing over 2000 and other plants reporting. Canvass of city homes nears completion but many women workers have not filed reports. total may fall short of the 8500 goal without new large gifts.
The Pittsburgh diocese will spend over 4.9 million on a postwar building program, per a survey by the Pittsburgh Catholic. The report lists 65 projects, with more than 4 million in Pittsburgh and nearly 3 million for other parishes and schools.
Construction reports show concrete for the first floor nearly finished with completion in a few days. Bricks arrived, second floor work to start, steel sash installation to begin after first floor, and roof steel with wood lath to follow.
Mine Supervisors' Union leaders directed members to continue working if coal miners strike begins Sunday midnight. John McAlpine, president of the clerical and supervisory employees division of District 0 AFL UMW, issued notices to locals ordering continued operations until further notice. Charles Ferguson, secretary treasurer, said no additional notice is known before the April 1 contract expiration.
Washington reports outline a plan for an Atomic Development Authority to control all fissionable materials and primary plants. It would share selected secrets with nations over time while allowing continued US dominance in key areas. The proposal envisions denatured materials powering secondary plants under ADA supervision with inspectors and limited civilian research.
A U N Security Council majority, led by Secretary Byrnes, moves toward a showdown with Russia over Iran. The plan seeks three questions on content and troop withdrawals and may be voted next week. Gromyko misses sessions, Moscow signals possible alternative paths.
Melvin E. Cobbett has been chosen as the new chamber secretary on a part time basis. He will begin Monday morning at the Municipal Building with headquarters there and will work on tasks assigned by Roger Brown and other leaders. Florence Stewart will continue as assistant handling credit bureau duties.
Brookville man Alex Shovelstall, 28, escaped from Armstrong County jail in Kittanning on Wednesday. He was held on charges of issuing bad checks and fraud totaling $1,600. Described as weighing 409 pounds, he wore a red shirt.
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