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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1946
Page
1
The notice outlines probate actions for the estate of a Pennsylvania resident with an administrator appointed. It lists items and costs including attorney fees and miscellaneous expenses, with fragmented references to agricultural goods and local charges. The text reflects an official notice type but remains unclear in several details.
Washington reports that eastroad operators rejected a modified union wage increase, raising the possibility of federal seizure to halt a nationwide railroad strike. President Truman vowed action if needed while A F Whitney and Alvany Johnston led talks with the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and Engineers.
Directors of Corry Hospital Association spent most of their session last evening considering salary advances for all employees and placing a new scale in effect June 1. They also raised consumables 50 cents per day and slightly increased other hospital service charges due to coververbal conditions.
Arthur Stoynoff describes a scheme involving Mike Bubna and Robert Fisher thefts. Stoynoff testifies Bubna often got the largest share while Fisher was killed at 1212 West 26th Street. The trial resumes with further testimony and links to a Maine trip for new registrations.
In Washington lawmakers discussed a proposal requiring every interstate industry to start workers health programs. Reports from Nanking state Chinese officials claim Russian troops have withdrawn from Wancharia including Dairen, affecting Port Arthur under a Chinese Russian treaty. Pittsburgh faces a 300 strong AFL strike tying up food and ice supply. in New York Gromyko returns to the UN Security Council as negotiations on missiles proceed. Western Pennsylvania coal mines face picket lines disrupting about 4 000 workers. In Germany the U S zone informs 18 million Germans their hunger ration will drop to 1180 calories daily starting May 21.
The Big Four foreign ministers agreed to a 30 day recess to study unsettled peace issues. Byrnes urged continued bargaining to bridge Western and Soviet gaps. They planned to leave deputies in Paris to push on Austria Trieste Danube freedom and Balkan matters while pending talks resume June 1.
The Milo J. Martin and Son garage on West South Street was entered last evening. A cash register in the office was emptied of change. Entry was gained by forcing a window after placing a plant against material on the east side. Chief Flanigan investigated with youthful suspects under scrutiny. The auto parts room appeared untouched.
Roy Bly reports 18 members of the Ajax Lodge of the Theraticnal Asgociation of Machinists rejected a wage increase plan at a meeting last evening. The proposal would have given a maximum 12 cent hourly rise for some workers with smaller gains for others. Union officials said the deal would mean only four or five cents for the majority. The session included Business Agent Wels and Mr Kohlember from Washington. A negotiating conference with Ajax management is set for Monday at Hotel Coury.
President Truman proposed arbitration after John L. Lewis and Charles O Neill rejected a seven percent payroll levy for a miners welfare fund. Lewis and O Neill were expected to report their decision at 5 30 p m EST. The White House pressed for a third White House conference as UMW policy members returned home from a two week strike truce.
A Viking Airliner plunges near Richmond Virginia en route from Canada to Miami. Twenty six bodies counted at the scene with 20 believed dead in wreckage and several survivors hospitalized. The aircraft reportedly carried 24 passengers and two crew members.
Chief Flanigan announced the city will start a six week systematic inspection of all cars within city limits. From May 15 drivers receive a duplicate report form noting needed repairs and must fix them to continue operation.
In London on May 18 Prime Minister Attlee unveiled a six point federal union plan for India in the House of Commons. A three man cabinet mission drafted the plan after failed talks, aiming to guide independence and an interim government during constitution framing.
A fire at the Dispatch Herald on West 12th Street caused over 20000 in damage and halted publishing for days. Erie's fire department fought the blaze for two hours, flooding damaged the composing room and press area. An emergency four page edition was printed at Journal Printing on West 13th Street for local circulation. Regular editions expected to resume soon.
Tokyo reports Conservative Sheru Yoshida’s government forms after party backers elect Takettleld as House speaker. Yoshida expected to assume premiership with a cabinet including Takeshige Tehiguro as foreign secretary, amid postwar resistance from militarists.
State Lab deputy coroner Tawreney Savion said no further investigation is justified. Details show a baby on a farm near B D and Spartansburg died after injuries possibly from a woodpile incident, with the father and mother later questioned. The inquiry reviewed bruises and hospital treatment. the parents had recently moved from the Cleveland area.
The Senor High School Band announces a free concert for Corry residents at Sauer High Auditorium on Friday May 24. The event honors donors to the Corry Hospital Fund and replaces a paid concert after a charity drive filled the schedule.
Washington May 1 The Army asked President Truman to direct a new draft of men aged 25 to 29 due to a projected replacement shortage after the stopgap revision of the Selective Service Act. War Department officials said the president could act today and that the current pool in this age group is about 15 000 men.
A Warren Oil & Gas Co. well drilled on the Swanson farm at Chandlers Valley produced about one barrel per hour with gas flow around 10 000 feet as of yesterday afternoon. Roy Bogardus of Bogandus Drilling Co. said drilling No 2 would start immediately, as Warren County holds extensive leases in the area.
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