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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1946
Page
1
Fragmented text cites High District painting sales and reserves in Wik and 16-28-25 Mp. at Ber District with references to extras 10K Produce steady 6 Mains Carolina Alabama and weights 75-10-15. Mentions cashing and lawn special today's vs. 16.00.
Corry's 80 year old railway passenger station was locked and closed as engineers and trainmen strikes paralyzed rail traffic. No trains on the Pennsylvania or Erie lines operated overnight. only emergency movement possible. The Pennsy divisions cancelled schedules and workers faced furloughs after 72 hours, with limited staff remaining.
A gas leak caused a basement explosion during a Greenock Women's Club gathering in Greenock Lutheran Church. One woman, Mrs. Merle Hardle, 35, was killed at McKeesport Hospital, while Mrs. John Rogerson, 62, and Mrs. Albert Rojotin, 43, were seriously burned and shocked. The basement was badly wrecked but the main church area suffered little damage.
Brie Pennsylvania reports the murder trial of Mike Bubna and his sister Millie Thomas for the killing of ex sailor Robert Fisher. District Attorney Mel Laughlin closed his summary and Judge Evans prepared to charge the jury as proceedings extended into the afternoon. The case centers on stolen cars and alleged links to a ring of thieves with testimony from Arhur Steynoff and other witnesses.
George N Greutt completed a deal to purchase the Firestone store on South Center street from G Harold We connect the business with expanded plans. Orcutt will personally manage the operation while building a larger tire and auto supply lineup. A move to three stores in the Ames building is planned by fall after remodeling.
Washington reports the long stalemate over rail wage rules since July 1945, with 20 brotherhoods demanding higher pay and changed rules. A May plan by President Truman offered 18.1 cents extra hourly pay while keeping other benefits and a five day extension, but was rejected by engineers and trainmen and opposed by railroads.
Pennsylvania coal mines face a shutter as a railroad strike halts coal shipments and erodes supplies. Government officials warn production could stop within hours without bridge work from labor and industry leaders. The 400,000 bituminous miners have been idling, and seizure measures loom as talks continue.
Washington reports John T. Lewis deferred a 250 man policy committee meeting to call off the soft coal strike pending miners' status under the Smith Connally act. President Truman cancels plans for a news conference to focus on the rail crisis. Reports from New York note Russia’s evacuation of Iran may not shift UN Security Council dynamics, while Churchill warns British withdrawal from Egypt could jeopardize progress on the Palestine question. Chicago notes a meat-packed train ending in a strike that could paralyze the industry.
Senate action quickened on labor dispute measures as lawmakers considered a 60 day cooling off period and employer funded fines. Byrd defended welfare reforms while Green and Pepper pressed for related wage and industry cost rules. The fourteenth hour session led to continued debate and a long talk count before adjournment.
Clayton Buchanan a 30 year old resident of Spartansburg is reported in critical condition at Gerry Hospital after an accidental self inflicted 32 cal automatic gunshot to the chest. An emergency operation removed the bullet and police from Corry are investigating the incident.
Reported germ spray could wipe out lodge Gilles and crops, described as more deadly than the atomic bomb. Lawmakers reviewing Navy spending heard details on a weapon designed to be safe from ground fire and aimed at destroying wheat and other crops, with plans for aerial deployment over the Dakotas.
The Corry Post Office placed a strict embargo on accepting mail for delivery by rail, with a limit on weight and special mail racks operating between Erie and Jamestown. Postmaster Van ordered no mail acceptance unless movement was certain, while the department denied a full national outban.
A Pittsburgh Railway street car carrying school pupils toppled off the tracks near Wilklneburg causing injuries to 67 Lake ton Ild School students. Ambulances and trucks rushed victims to Braddock General Hospital as witnesses noted the car leaned heavily and struck iron poles before rebounding upright.
Senator Byrd said President Truman may appeal to a joint session for extra power to curb nationwide strikes. Byrd urged Truman to appear before Congress if further legislation is needed to punish violators of the national labor laws and curb strike disruption. Byrd indicated White House press remarks hinted at consideration of the matter and suggested a congressional appearance may come if the railroad strike remains unsettled.
May 24 Nanking reports a Communist spokesman warns progress may complicate talks as the Kuomintang seeks resumption of peace negotiations. Chiang Kai-shek possibly on a peace mission flies to Mudken while Communist leaders in Shanghai discuss the Democratic League truce plan.
May 24 Washington the rail strike paralyses transport and sets off emergency measures. Charles G Ross says talks resume at 11:30 a.m. EST with James Steeleman representing the government. Marine Corps mobilizes officers as food and medicine shortages loom and Congress considers drastic action.
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