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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1946
Page
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A major blaze destroyed the Edwards department store on Center street, with heavy damage to the Prints Company building next door. Fire crews from four towns battled the flames for more than two hours, injuring several people and prompting evacuations. Estimated losses run into the tens of thousands, as the rear wall collapsed and fire lines failed to halt the inferno.
Corry Senior High School principal Howard J. Sheen serves on the steering committee for a Northwestern Pennsylvania Summer conference workshop. Principals and teachers from area high schools will participate with several Corry teachers attending. The Pennsylvania branch of the National Association of Secondary Principals sponsors the event in cooperation with the state Haultation Association and the National Education Association. The workshop comprises four units led by expert consultants, focusing on four chosen secondary school problems identified by a regional educator poll.
Former President Herbert Hoover, leading Truman era famine relief efforts, urged Russia to release food stocks held in Manchuria and China. He warned that without imports, American troops abroad could face disorder amid looming shortages and warned of potential moves by enemies if hunger worsens.
General Alexander A. Vandergrift pressed to prevent the Marine Corps from being reduced by a pending army navy merger bill. He warned the measure would cap Marine strength to ceremonial roles and weak combat formations, asserting the Army aims to degrade the Marines into ineffective status. He spoke in testimony to a Senate naval committee, noting morale and discipline are not the Marine’s problem, while condemning planning that questions the service’s existence.
In Pittsburgh on May 6, steel plants face dramatic cutbacks as coal supplies fail to replenish. Carnegie-Illinois Steel and U S Steel announce complete shutdowns at Clairton, Duquesne, and Van dergrift works, affecting about 13,500 workers. Youngstown’s Ghia plant also halts operations.
FBI moved into Alcatraz to collect evidence against three survivors of a failed escape that left a 36 hour blood bath. Prosecutor Deasy says there is a strong chance the surviving participants could face murder charges if evidence supports it. Warden Johnston identifies survivors Sam Shockley, Miran Thompson, and Clarence Carnes, all facing long sentences for kidnapping, robbery, and murder related crimes.
Harrisburg May 6 Orders reduce wartime Pennsylvania Guard by about 2000 personnel disband three infantry regiments and reorganize remaining units effective May 15 with most changes completed by May 27 The 1st and 2nd regiments are abolished leaving the 4th and 6th Infantry and associated detachments untouched The engineer battalion and mechanized cavalry troop locations are unchanged and the move has no direct link to plans for the new Pennsylvania National Guard return to state control.
May 11 report from Associated Press notes President Truman seeks authorization for a program of military cooperation with other American nations. It outlines planning, organization, and equipment for seven forces to support allied defense.
City reports tax receipts undercut last year at the same date with about 210 947 dollars collected by early June. Delays blamed on new uniform collection law, prompting temporary loans. discounts run until June 10 and penalties kick in after April end, with expectations that totals will near last year’s figure after the discount period.
A high speed collision on the Waterford road within Union City limits injured several, including Mrs Tate and her daughter Rae, when a racing truck struck an Oldsmobile. Drivers from Corry and Leeper were reported intoxicated. no charges were filed, and families were treated at home.
A chamber group hosted a dinner at Motel Corry for two representatives of a long established concern considering establishing a foundry locally. The meeting spurred discussions on a possible new plant using its own output, with sidings plans discussed with railway officials. No definite decision was reached. further weeks will reveal the proposal status and potential local impact. Stan Laurel Marries in Yuma Home of Justice R. H. Lites. bride listed as 39 born in Russia.
In Paris the left wing bloc faced a setback as a constitutional referendum failed to win approval. Interior ministry data show about 80 percent voter turnout across 98 departments, with 10.63 percent against the proposal and 48.0 percent in favor. Proponents argued the measure would centralize power, while opponents warned it would create a de facto dictatorship without checks and balances.
The Corry exchange, under Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation, placed the Bear Lake system in operation at 11 o clock. Thirty-eight phones were renovated for the new network, which will be run under local offices. The first call was made from the Journ to the Hawkins store in Win minn ore.
From Paras on May 4 the Balkan dispute dominates ministers talks as deputies study the frontier issue and a Yugoslav boundary review. US informant says may offer concessions to break the deadlock while tensions rise with potential violet reactions. Byrnes and aides hold firm on peace treaty terms and insistence on ready participation.
General De Gaulle wartime intelligence head Col. Andre De Wavrin and up to 50 of his secret service officers were placed under close arrest, according to French sources quoted by the AFP. The cabinet and interior ministry later called the claim inexact, with no further details released. The wartime unit was formed in London after France's occupation amid ongoing political controversy.
Health Officer Manigan reports 55 measles cases in Lander this morning with 19 new since Sunday. About 120 children miss school across gravity schools, 43 from Junior High Elementary, prompts circular letters urging parents to keep symptomatic pupils at home. Quarantine aims to curb spread while households may continue normal activity.
Philadelphia May 6 The Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled five to nothing that the State Employment Compensation Bureau cannot deny benefits to a man who refused to take work on a nonunion project that would have led to expulsion under union by laws. Simon Siting of Philadelphia, 34 years in the Metropolitan District Council, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, refused Sun Ship Co yards Chester employment on Feb 2 1944 claiming it was a nonunion shop and offering far below union pay. He said he would have been suspended or expelled from the union. Judge Reno said bylaws must be enforced impartially. Also Chester Bowles told Congress the coal strike may prolong price controls and subsidies with most economic constraints easing in eight to ten months.
May 6 reports show government conferences recessed and all operators invited to attend this afternoon's session. United Mine Workers President John L Lewis led the miners in ongoing negotiations as officials feared a deepening strike. Congress began early moves toward action while the nation faced a prolonged coal dispute described by President Truman as a national disaster.
In Philadelphia on May 4 Governor Howard Martin of Pennsylvania urged that coal be mined to keep electric utilities and public services operating even as a soft goal walkout by the United Mine Workers of America continued. Officials report only two weeks of coal stock remains, prompting Philadelphia officials to ask households to conserve power. Railroads in the East began emergency reductions, with Pennsylvania Railroad and others implementing measures. A judiciary subcommittee scheduled hearings on a bill to aid unions with special production payments, while national figures warned the impact of the strike has only begun.
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