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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1946
Page
1
Readable fragments describe cattle dairy cows cutters and sheep at a sale with prices like 16.50 and 18.00, notes on various breeds and quantities, plus references to buyers and locations. The text mentions terms, measurements, and partial names, reflecting a rural auction page fragment.
Five U S Navy sailors face court martial specs for alleged sabotage aboard the Japanese cruiser Sakawa en route to Bikini. Officer statements describe fuel system interference and dangerous conditions that could have endangered crew.
Republican governor hopeful John O. Shroyer accused state leaders of failing to curb crime tied to alcohol. He called for a tightened liquor control board, stronger prevention of juvenile delinquency, and enforcement of liquor laws, urging action to close disorderly outlets and remove establishments defying restrictions.
Local Express offices ready for embargo with Jerome Needham reporting morning orders to curtail operations during the embargo period. Nine of twelve employees seek temporary period. three remain, one per shift, with possible part time Saturday help to handle weekend volume. Heavy transfer work between Erie and Pennsylvania eliminated. no layoffs expected at eight stations.
Chinese Communists predict an end to China's civil conflict through negotiations or total victory. Gen Peng Sheng cites seizure of 70 percent of Manchuria as leverage, while Communist leaders claim government troops no longer willing to fight.
Public Utility Commission hears requests from Baltimore and Ohio New York Central Pennsylvania and Reading for a 26 percent rise in intra state freight rates and a wartime 20 percent boost in basic passenger fares. If approved the freight increases would take effect May 15.
Secretary Byrnes proposed to foreign ministers that a 21 nation conference begin June 15 in Paris to discuss European peace treaties. Britain France and the United States reportedly disagree on Ruhr Rhineland issues and a French British alliance hinges on resolving the German question.
Russian delegate Andrei Gromyko said he did not think he would attend the UN Security Council session, noting no further information from Moscow. Hussein Ali, Tranian ambassador, said Tehran had no new guidance beyond a earlier statement that Russians withdrew from four provinces, Azerbaijan remaining unclear. The council meets at 3 pm for updates on the Tran Military withdrawal under the April 5 agreement.
James Henry Kent, 45, dubbed an escaped slave by local papers, was returned to Somerset County Jail today. He was recaptured with three state policemen, exactly one year after his escape during which he fled from a prior sentence for the fatal shooting of George Kern, a Johnstown dental technician. Kent had been living under an assumed name in Lag Venus, Nevada. Sheriff Jongs ordered his visitors restricted to his mother and his wife.
Oral grand jury returned indictments naming Pearl Stella Pilgere Erie for forging and passing government checks Rose A Newman Meadsville for a worthless check Dr Harold A Caveherry Grove City for narcotics in unlicensed practice Measles epidemic closes Bridgeton schools as cases rise to about 60.
The Corry Chamber of Commerce delegates approved a June 5 membership event at the Corry County Club with a two-board presence. Committees were tasked with arranging golf cards dinner entertainment and a later dancing party. Reports covered alley improvements near Center and Washington streets flood plans widening the alley and plans for a billboard on East Main Street. Banking and lodge memberships were noted as added support and a solid financial balance was reported.
In Harlan Kentucky the International Harvester Company's coal mine at Benham closed today following a fatal gun battle nearby. Superintendent R J Walbraith said the mine would remain closed for a few days as management and the Progressive Mine Workers Union seek protection from Governor Simeon Willis through the county sheriff J G Dawned. The Vatican reports Pope Pius XI is indisposed and has suspended public audiences.
Tylé Foster longtime American Red Cross field officer arrives in town with his partner Willi Buster to assume a post in Rome. He will direct relief operations for Italy and the Balkans from that headquarters and later report to Washington for national duties.
In London the Labour government survives a confidence vote 327 to 158 after a heated Commons debate over withdrawing British forces from Egyptian territory. Churchill’s attack highlighted Conservative splits while Attlee argued withdrawal would calm rising Egyptian nationalism amid ongoing treaty talks in Cairo.
Washington May last of five fugitives from the DC escape of November 4 195 Hoover announces John Mansour arrested early this morning at a cabin near Law Fenceville N J agents surrounded the cabin and ordered him out Mansour surrendered after a shotgun blast. he will be charged under the Federal Escape Act.
Nearly complete returns show Senator James W. Huffman defeating three opponents for the Democratic nomination in Ohio. Other primaries across Alabama Indiana Florida select governors and nominees, with incumbent congressmen broadly renominated and former governor Bricker noted among Republican candidates.
Two severe earthquake shocks were reported near the South Pressing area by Father Joseph J. Lynch via university seismographs. Times recorded 12:39:63 and 10:42:49 EST, about 72081 miles from here. tremors persisted four hours with related readings from Weston College.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports a major walkout by Westinghouse Mestre Corporation workers since the warmay. Company and CIO leaders promise forthcoming statements as settlement terms are explored.
Officials say measles cases are leveling off after a peak with only seven new reports today. Health Officer Flanigan and district nurse Miss Keulen urge ten day quarantines and careful care for sick children as absences rise slightly in six city grades.
The Office of Price Administration raised retail ceilings on portable typewriters by 211 percent and removed controls on table salt baking soda and many minor items effective immediately. Prices on other typewriters and business machines rise 2 percent with manufacturers' prices up 19 percent to offset costs. Some items may be restored if supplies remain ample.
Policy committee backs chief on original demands. Chrysler and Ford plants closing. Fifty one thousand railroaders are dropped as government seeks coal for utilities.
Washington May 8 John L Lewis and the United Mine Workers refuse to budge on contract demands keeping 40 100 miners idle. The coal strike cripples power and transportation while federal mediators work to resolve the deadlock amid looming legislative pressure.
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