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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1946
Page
1
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Governor Martin led the Republican ticket sweeping Corry precincts with 1338 votes to 882 for Senator Guffey. Wilmer Waterhouse trailed narrowly for Assembly with 1381. Duff and Kearns won tight contests for statewide races. City results show a strong straight-ticket GOP sweep, with machine tabulation completing quickly after polls closed.
Washington reports the long running strike by TWA pilots nears conclusion as the AFL Air Line Pilots Association awaits union acceptance of a federal arbitration agreement already signed by the company. company officials say no move to resume service will occur until a union decision is reached.
Pennsylvania Gas Company begins a deep test well on the former William Ewer farm at Carter Hill, with leases covering most area farms since September. The operation aims for 4000 feet depth, moving equipment from near Coudersport, and plans a thorough grid of wells across Wayne township to supply gas to Pennsylvanua Gas lines.
United States and Russia clash over Trieste port with Yugoslavia and Italy summoned to testify as the Four Foreign Ministers council lurches toward a decision. Molotov accuses Byrnes of ultimatums while the UN moves toward potential site options for its headquarters, including New York San Francisco and Westchester. In Pittsburgh, Bartenders union calls for a strike at all beer handling venues.
Washington eyes a government showdown as the NLRB readies to reopen the coal dispute. Negotiations between Lewis aides and officials of the Federal Coal Mines Administration resume after the election day recess. The NLRB will hear final arguments on unionizing supervisors at four Jones and Laughlin Steel mines in Western Pennsylvania, a key issue in the government’s seizure of the pits last May. The case tests Lewis’s demand for recognition of his union as bargaining agent for 23,000 to 50,000 foremen and supervisors under the Kent-Lewis contract ending the spring strike. The dispute may reach the U.S. Supreme Court, with Interior Secretary King heading back to Washington for a Western inspection.
The article outlines the new Congress confronting wartime controls ending and labour friction. It notes Republican aims to restore wage and price controls, Democratic votes from the South, and potential presidential veto battles. Key issues include continuation of the draft, labor relations, and military training programs as Congress debates policy directions.
Mayor J Fred Kinley outlines a plan to overhaul the city police department by introducing competitive pay by rank, tying salaries to work quality, and seeking council approval for a flexible budget with defined salary bands. The proposal adds a patrolman and a maintenance worker funded from parking meter revenue, expanding force to six patrolmen and a maintenance man, aiming for better patrol protection. Presumed city population standards are cited to justify officer numbers. The plan establishes chief sergeant and patrolman ranks across grades one and two.
The Pennsylvania Department Adjutant of the Veterans of Foreign Wars announces the appointment of R. B. Tanner as Department Service Officer. He will be assigned to the Wilkes-Barre regional office to begin later this month to assist veterans with claims. Tanner previously worked at the U.S. Employment Service in Corry and served as a service officer for the Archis W. Thompson Post before remaining in that role pending appointment.
The Corrs-Jametown Mig.oCorp holds a directors meeting in the city today at the offices on Prish avenue. Mrs Edit Brankert and Wf Lainie Hench are expected to attend with local directors D A Fillstrom A Hillstrom HH Keppel RG p Anderson and Araiouly ETI yn noted as absent or delayed.
City officials led by Councilman George Besson announced snow removal plans with streets crews equipped to begin within hours of a freeze. Plows, trucks with V plows, a tractor, sidewalk plow jeep, cinder piles and fence stock prepared. Additional measures include shoveling ash and gravel spreader purchases under council review.
In Columbus the election centered on Young machine influence. The contest in the Two party race yielded Gavin 148 to 59, supporting the machine while Hruth Forlowhing against. The result reflects a partisan preference in the early congressional contest.
New York Nov 6 late returns show Republicans winning control of the House and Senate for the 80th Congress in a landslide. Republicans gain 24 House seats and hold key Senate chances, sweeping many Democratic strongholds and signaling a decisive national shift after 15 years.
Governor Martin carried Erie city and county by about 11,000 votes as eight or nine small districts remained uncounted. He led 26,940 to 15,964 for Senator Guffey with Webb facing defeat in Crawford and Mercer counties. Kearns swept the district, winning Mercer and Erie counties while Webb carried only a few.
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MASS Nov The Republican sweep that gave GOP control of the national House today virtually assured Joseph W Martin Jr for the speakership The win came after a landslide re election in Fall River the district’s largest city Martin carried Bellingham and even Wellesley the home of opponent Martha Sharp underscoring a strong GOP showing in the region
Report from Philadelphia on November 6 quotes Senator J. W. Fulbright proposing a constitutional amendment to permit a new election after resigning to avoid party stalemate. He suggests appointing a Republican secretary of state who would succeed the president per the constitutional line of succession.
Avilar authority delegated to aim by members of Wie zoning costs. Mayor Kinley announces public hearings on the proposed Hus city zoning ordinance. Two sessions set for November 24 and the following Tuesday, 1:30 to 4:90 p.m., at Council Chambers Municipal Building. Citizens invited to attend to raise grievances or ideas before final council action in December. A copy of the ordinance and color coded map are available in the city engineer’s office.
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