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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1943
Page
4
A Corry Journal page draws on editorials to condemn labor disruptions seen during wartime. It argues some strikes stem from ambitious leaders seeking trouble rather than productive goals, urging old fashioned patriotism and orderly production while noting legitimate worker grievances. It questions if labor leaders would favor peace or further conflict amid global war.
Twenty years ago untimely blaze at First and Second avenues caused 360000 in damage, leaving sixteen families homeless. Investigators say cause unknown amid rumors of layoffs at U S Radiister. Plant reports nearly 600 workers with bright prospects for continued operation. An auto accident on Clymer road injures Mrs Mackall and others. two to three ribs broken. Local sports note: Crandall to pitch for Angola against Predonia stars. Fredonia and Dwyer featured. Marriage announced for Myron E Kimimey and Rachel Jewell at Ripley. Decoration Day Grandview Pavilion opening at Findley Lake with Rathbun’s Novelty music for dancing.
Jamestown moves ahead with a postwar sewer program after city council voted to establish a capital reserve fund. The project estimated at about $1,000,000 would likely be shared 50-50 with the Federal Government under postwar planning. Main costs include $424,799 to replace the trunk sewer, $330,448 for new digestion tanks, and $495,209 for engineering and overhead fees.
Occupational neurosis grows with repetitive work writer's cramp is cited as a type. New tasks feel exciting at first but monotony dulls the mind and fatigues the brain, impacting performance. A change of work and varied movements is advised. Industrial hygiene notes the harm of monotony.
A set of seven quiz items asks about rivers seas naval bases people and science. It includes Danube flow to a sea, William M. Jeffers role, tolling for death, Sheela as a naval base, a drama about Mazes body, current whaling status, a mold‑fermented drug, a Greek hero lashed to a mast, longest US river, and oxygen percentage in the body.
A fragmented historical note recalls the Oxford Furnace in New Jersey as the first American adopter of the hot last Turnscé process in 1834. It mentions a dwindling range of cast iron cookware and prior production figures, while touching on Navy morale and wartime cooperation with Russia. It also notes a tense overdue payment of 188000 due June 15.
Erie flier John Byrd 24 son of Mr and Mrs William Byrd suffered extensive burns while freeing a pilot from a burning plane after a December crash at Roberts Pier in Liberia Africa. Byrd, first non commissioned officer to land in West Africa, was on furlough at Nomeana after serving with the US Army Air Forces from February 1982 to April 1943, stationed at Roberts Field.
Washington observers doubt a summer Allied invasion of Italy, though the invasion threat remains. They expect major attacks against Germany from Europe with Italy serving as secondary, and foresee Mussolini fleeing to Germany, a German-backed monarchy under King Vittorio Emanuele II, and an Italian government in exile.
Erie May 6 Gouvernor Edward Mar Un signed a bill changing the county from triennial to annual assessments. The three commissioners become a board of assessors with broad powers and may appoint a chief assessor, John Pokorski, who previously advised without authority. The act gives commissioners the power to direct appeals and sets a timetable for handling up to 1,000 appeals, with the court hearing an earlier subset this year.
Pvt. Frederick S. Bruschi of Erie, 32, was captured in North Africa and held in an Italian prison camp. Inducted January 19, 1942, he is married to Mrs. Alige M. Bruschi. Parents Mr and Mrs Louis Bruschi of 1802 Walnut St received their latest letter March 23. he previously worked at Griffin Manufacturing.
May 26 Mrs Helen Schlura county commissioner reported that a representative of the national florists association in Washington stood by for a possible rescinding of an order prohibiting driving to cemeteries over Memorial Day. Detroit sources said GIL Coordinator Toke was standing firm but the ban might be lifted within 24 hours.
County Engineer William H. Supplee urges a comprehensive postwar road building plan for Erie county. He calls for submitting a detailed proposal to county commissioners, securing a share of state funds, and completing the Pinehurst blacktop program as roads remaining in need of repair. He notes the state highway department will build a bulge fund for postwar work and urges early planning.
Jamestown May 26 Joseph Tozzi formerly of Jamestown and Bridgeport Conn held without bail in Federal District Court Buffalo on a three count indictment charging impersonating a federal officer with intent to defraud. Jamestown detectives hold two warrants dating to 1940 for petit larceny and fraudulently concealing property. local authorities doubt quick capture. Tozzi pleaded innocent before Judge John Knight and was remanded. The fugitive allegedly defrauded three Chautauqua County residents in 1939 of 302.25 by posing as an internal revenue officer and a government inspector.
OPA announced that renewal of A gasoline rations in Erie and nearby districts will be handled entirely by mail starting about June 22. Applicants submit forms, present A books, and fire inspection records to local boards. new books will be mailed to approved motorists.
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