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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1946

Page

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East Loveland auction confirms farm livestock sale

An auction at East Loveland on May 7 lists Guernsey calves hogs cattle and sheep. Catalog shows prices for Minnesota bred hogs, Meltehin heifers, Katahdin sheep and various lumber items. George J. Mond promotes sale with livestock and farm equipment including milking systems and gas-powered gear.

London Bear Lake Mit East Lovelanel Eavy Osis Sd Lumber George J. Mond Tsook Hogs Meltehin

Prison guards clash with rioting inmates on Alcatraz island

Desperate convicts led by six ringleaders seize officers and take hostages as prison officers battle a hail of bullets in a brutal Alcatraz breakout attempt. Ten hostages wounded, one guard killed, as rescue efforts reported ongoing and danger remains.

Associated Pres San Francisco Alcatraz Vigoroux Alcatraz Federal Prison Johnston Harold P. Stites Tn Washington James V. Hensnell Feder Bureau of Prisons Red Island San Francisco Bay Johnnston

Corry Red Cross board seeks new secretary

Corry Chapter of the American Red Cross held a special meeting to accept the resignation of longtime executive secretary Mrs Mildred Alfred. A committee was named to interview candidates and report next Wednesday for possible appointment. Mrs Alfred will serve until the 16th of the month. W W Waterhouse reported the full $8500 maintenance quota for Fork and city contributions to the national organization.

Alfred Corry Red Cross American ‘Redross Mildred Alfred Alfred Will Casstinun W. W. Waterhouse

Leaders Hint Complete Failure Of Paris Parley

Reports from Paris indicate rising doubts about progress at the peace talks. Ministers from the United States Britain France and Russia faced a stalled session with little agreement on key issues after a week of talks. Private briefings suggested early signs of no concrete breakthroughs on disarmament or postwar arrangements, despite high level discussions at Luxembourg Palace.

Paris Astimated United States Britain Rvista Ponce Xugo Luembourg Macias Reviow United Shoes Prete Telegales Ninistars Moscow Radio Tal Russia Alsdarse Byrnes Germay

Truckers Confer Here Over Park Rule Enforcement

Jomey William W Knox of Erie and other executives from Me Lyons Transportation Co arrive for talks with Mayor Kinley, Chief Panigan and oil officials about protests against park regulations affecting their trucks. Solicitor Scott expected to join. drivers have ignored rules and faces charges have been filed. Aimed at easing tensions and securing cooperation, with no special privileges likely.

Jomey William W. Knox Erie Lyons ‘Transportation Company Itm Kinley Panigan Guy Scott Ines

Ore Trains May Resume on Penn Railroad

Ore trains were loaded yesterday signaling a return to service as the coal strike and embargo threaten to delay freight. First ore shipments of the season passed Corry and Erle, with longer runs to Renovo division possible if conditions improve and crews recalled despite ongoing coal strike disruptions.

Enal Ineal Rallway Evie Corry Pennsy Erle Renovo Erie Rocks

Convicted Slayer Transferred Toward Somerset

Marshal's officers escorted James Henry Kent, a convicted slayer who escaped Somerset County jail last year, eastward in restraints. Officials provided few details on transport method or arrival timing.

Connie's Fine New Store Opens Saturday in City

Connie's Fine New Store and Sonnie's Delicatessen plan a formal opening to mark completion of expansion at 102 West Main Street. Mrs. C Frisia oversees with daughters Helen and Margaret. features include 84 gourmet specialties, frozen foods, self serve layout, and a door prize drawing by Mayor Finley with cake and 24 gift baskets valued at six dollars each for attendees.

Sonnie’s Delicatessen Aidiment Gellentessen C. Frisia Helen Margaret West Main Street 4. F. Shreve Union City M. A. Lawson G. ©. Jones Warren Noordan Main Street Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company de Fime I<inley

Russia plans to float huge loan to fund postwar recovery

London May 3 Soviet Russia will float a domestic loan of 20 billion Subles to be repaid from lottery proceeds. Finance Minister Zverev urged purchase of 2-year tax free bonds to heal war wounds and speed recovery. Money to fund five year plan and strengthen economic might, with lotteries tax free. Also: Trans World Airlines pilots threaten 1,200 worker strike next Tuesday.

London Russia Moscow Finwnew Areseny G. Zverev Council of Ministers ATH Lines Chicago Daniel Cartwell Trans World Airlines

Co-Defendant Slaps Tojo At Trial In Tokyo

At the international tribunal in Tokyo on May 3 the momentary shock of a co defendant slapping former premier Tojo on the head disrupted proceedings. Akawa, once linked to Manchuria, rose from the defendant bench and struck Tojo as the court read indictments. Clerks pressed through 47 counts by session end and the next hearing was set for 8:20 a m. tomorrow with pleas anticipated from all defendants.

Associated Press Tokyo Hideki Ieaprieings Co al Havite Pacific Aly Park Akawa Asia Okawa Tine-Justice International Tribunal Erin Toja Sobertaceri Uren Uened

Both Drivers Held Negligent In Mrs Sutter’s Death

A Union City inquest found both drivers negligent in the April 20 crash that killed Mrs. Sutter. Coroner W W Woot led the hearing with three witnesses Frederick Sutter, Carl Sanden, and Robert Hodgins describing the moments before and after the collision. The jury, including Rodney Clit and Ernest Hadleel, returned the negligence verdict.

Rille Carl Sanden Ier Robert Hodgins Emerson Suter Sanden Mortimer Graham Brie John, Galbo Rodney Clit Charles Bengel Rnest Hadleel Claus Johnson Mayd Barber Earl Fickup

Col Gabreski Receives Discharge After Six Years Service

Dayton dispatch reports Colonel Francis S Gabreski 26 of Ol City, Pennsylvania, top scoring fighter ace in the European theater, received his discharge from the Army Air Forces today after nearly six years of service. He had been chief of the fighter test section flight test vision wristst meldosther since September.

Ey Aysvemien Er Dayton Army Air Forces Francis S. Gabreski Ol City AAP Gol. Gabreski

Truman irritable at news conference

President Truman, in a tense White House news conference, criticized a reporter for probing the Army Navy merger issue and denied any business being discussed in a secret cabinet session. The session ended with the exchange as the president thanked the press.

Truman Washington Timan Justine White House Oval Room Zecret Weitsisesay

Washington May 3 Bulletins on Naval and Rail Labor Decisions

Bulletin items report signings by President Truman of peacetime navy and flood control funding, Army Engineers hiring for the year, and railroad labor wage discussions. Paris notes Allied troops confined, military police hunting absent soldiers, and two escapees from detention. Washington also says the administration aims to advance the British loan in the Senate with a draft-ension deadline moved up to next Wednesday.

Associated Press Washington Truman Army Paris Teave Lwe Ioan Wilf Senate Congress Nemulz Chester W. Nimitz Navy Nimitz Senate Naval Committee Secretary of the Navy Porrestal

New Fire Peril Warning Raised as Dry Weather Bites

State Police and agencies urge extreme care as dry conditions fuel fire risk across the countryside. Cigarette stubs and careless smoking in cars and on trails have sparked brush fires threatening nursery stock and timber. Neighbors aided Johnson in stopping a blaze near a city brush line, highlighting ongoing dangers amid two weeks of similar incidents. Motorists, fishermen, and walkers are urged to avoid smoking and dispose of embers responsibly until rains relieve conditions.

Pishermoy Johnson

Gasoline Supply Cuts Hit Refineries Amid Ethyl Fuel Clampdown

Industry reports warn lower grade motor gas could be scarce as OPA imposes an April directive limiting monthly ethyl fuel use to 27 percent of refiners output for January through April. Sources say lead, ethyl and octane adjustments may force smaller plants to reduce octane levels, potentially lowering regular gas ratings and raising prices.

Rhein Gugaline OPA Remsons Ethyl Corporation

Tract at Spring Creek Sold to Erie Company

One of the largest transfers in years, a 741 acre tract on Jackson Hill in Spring Creek area sold from William Wodarsky to the Ruberold Company of Erie. Wodarsky, a local lumberman, will supervise cutting and operate the yard, employing about 20 men to produce 100 cords weekly for shipment to the Erie plant. Logs from large trees will also be cut. Purchase price reported as ar69. The Rubernid plant makes roofing materials and insulating products.

Spring Creek William Wodarsky Jackson Hill Ruberold Company Erie Wodarsky Erle

Warn Coal Tie Up Becomes Government Threat

As coal tie up intensifies, no settlement in sight. President Truman signals possible action as crisis deepens, with administration weighing options to avert energy shortages and labor disruption. Government faces mounting pressure amid stalled negotiations and rising public concern.

Pay for Holidays Current Issue No Progress in Parley

Washington May The war defense transport plan faced a 250 percent rise in passenger service costs as coal burning locomotives halted. Railroads utilities and the steel industry, vital to peacetime reconversion, suffered under the 33 day soft coal strike. President Truman expressed grave concern and indicated the government is ready to take any necessary steps to break the deadlock.

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Drastic Railroad Embargo Ordered

Washington May 8 A nationwide rail embargo was ordered by President Truman to curb rail service amid a prolonged national emergency. Freight shipments except fuel and food are restricted and passenger traffic on coal-burning railroads cut by 25 percent. Shippers must prioritize livestock perishables and essential goods while the government coordinates continued reductions and potential further actions.

Waskington Truman Office of Defente Transportation Gol Prinllie Paper

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