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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1946
Page
1
A fragmented auction report notes Holstein cows and heifers offered at various prices and weights, with entries indicating active bidding and price ranges around 8.00 to 15.00 per hundredweight. The fragment mentions calving status, milk lineage, and a few weighed lots, reflecting a lively cattle sale.
Aicred and Magnity Eanm face a legal dispute in the court docket with filings indicating a civil action. Details show a summons issued and a scheduled date for response. The matter involves unnamed parties and a monetary or injunctive claim awaiting resolution.
Flood damage across the Erie and Pennsylvania rail lines halts passenger and mail trains, delays schedules, and strands equipment from Warren to Kane and toward Buffalo. Titusville suffers severe flood impacts with oil tanks at risk and extensive basement flooding.
An Army board of inquiry absolved the medical staff of the brideship Zebu of negligence in the deaths of eight GIs infants aboard the vessel after arrival from Le Havre on May 19. The preliminary report found the Vance medical staff conscientious and satisfactory, with clean hospital areas and properly kept kitchens.
Madrid reports that the Spanish foreign ministry asserts a right to investigate atomic energy and refuses to recognize UN competence. In New York the UN Security Council sub-committee discusses Republican claims of forced overthrow threats if Franco action is not taken. A refinery near Rouseville Pennsylvania is shut after a deadly blast.
Flood waters from spring rains inundate towns in Pennsylvania Ohio and New York. Two farmers Charles Gilmore and Richard Bowman from Mil-Hull near Lock Haven drowned in Fishing Creek while attempting to repair a dam. Widespread damage and hundreds homeless are reported as rivers reach flood stage.
Flood waters from the West Branch of the Susquehanna rise over Williamsport and Renovo, isolating areas as highways and rail lines fail. Red Cross mobilizes disaster staff. shelters open as floods threaten central Pennsylvania towns. conditions worsen toward Franklin and Meadville regions with widespread road closures and power/telegraph outages.
Washington May 28 Senator Murray of Montana proposed a no-strike truce as House and Senate debate emergency draft legislation. The move followed threats to curb labor action while Congress weighs measures on government seizure of strikes and penalties for defying callups. Labor leaders attacked both bills though Romney and Pepper pressed для hearings.
Bloomsburg Pa May 23 Paul R Eyerly a longtime Associated Press member and publisher of the Bloomsburg Morning Press died yesterday after a long illness. He served as a newspaperman for over 80 years and helped found the arena with printer C Thoms Vanderslice.
Warren, Fi May 28 A highway near Warren was shut after a heavy slide swept across the route. Officials say 1400 yards of material must be cleared and heavy equipment moved in. A second slide between Trvine and Tidi ville closed that town’s route, involving thousands of yards of debris. Many Warren roads and secondary streets remain impassable due to high water and slides. police report several tracks blocked by streams and flood conditions.
Graduation exercises will be held Sunday at 6 p.m. in St Thomas the Apostle Church for St Edward High School class of 1947 with diplomas presented by Father Groves and Rev Alfred Watson delivering the commencement address. Alumni reception will follow in the school auditorium with a Bulova watch prize from Helman’s Jewelry. A junior banquet at the Corry Hotel is scheduled for May 29.
The Associated Press reports major unions hint at switching support to Henry A. Wallace or Pepper as President Truman faces labor anger. With tensions over reconversion and industrial policy, Republican opposition frames the shift as a test of party loyalty and labor influence on the 1948 campaign.
A Maryland bound troop train carrying 208 Marines derailed 15 miles southeast of Harrisburg. Three Marines died and about 30 were injured, including several with Pacific service. An engine crewman died in the wreck and Lt. John Worrilow and Maj. Eugene Strayhorn helped rescue others. A separate drowning accident occurred at an artificial lake near Me Connellsburg, John A. Sanders, 14, among four companions, fell from a raft and disappeared into the water.
New York May 2 shipping workers threaten nationwide action after a rejected wage offer. The National Maritime Union, led by leaders once aligned with the AIM, reported a firm stance on a $212.50 monthly wage increase and job adjustments. The NMU rejection came swiftly, signaling potential further escalation.
The Central News Agency reports Chiang Kai-Shek will resume negotiations with the Communists only under three conditions. Communist forces must evacuate the Harbin Tsitsihar Changchun railway and cease attacks in Manchuria, armed convoys elsewhere require mediation, and troops must be reorganized per the army nationalization plan. The editorials claim the later two points echoed in the January truce and welcomed renewed talks.
Harrisburg May 29. Governor Martin and leaders of the Pennsylvania National Guard outlined a campaign to recruit nearly 40,000 men. They announced Organization Day as the start of local drives with broadcasts and appeals to community leaders. The effort aims to bolster the Guard as a reserve component of the U.S. Army and anticipates future defense needs.
Administration leader signals imminent settlement after New Parley with Lewis on ratifying a government plan. Talks postponed until later today with broad expectation of early agreement.
Washington May 28 Senator Hill warned the coal strike should end within forty eight hours after talks between Krug Lewis and government officials. The UMW delegation raised alleged discrimination at mines while the government continues control. The Krug Lewis meeting was postponed as both sides were not ready.
Washington May 28 Senator Carter Glass longtime Virginia Democrat and former Treasury secretary died early today of heart failure at the Mayflower Hotel where he lived with his wife Mary He was the oldest member of the Senate at 88 and had twice served as cabinet member and as a key figure in establishing the Federal Reserve System His death prompted questions over a possible vacancy and special election to replace him.
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