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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1946
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR list shows farm animals cattle heifers mares plus equipment including a tractor and water access. Mentions may include stock counts and hardware but details are incomplete and some words unreadable.
The readable fragment shows Benny Driscoll guiding the Spartans in a local game, with mention of a 2 point spread against neighboring teams.
Washington November 8 Associated Press reports Republicans vow to end President Truman's wartime emergency powers. More than 520 statutes would be repealed affecting troops recalls tax breaks liquor levies and various controls with remaining powers needing separate repeal action.
AP dispatch reports US seeks UN Council support to reconsider five council vetoes and oppose unilateral action against France and Spain. In Washington Secretary Anderson backs capping speculative cotton futures to curb disorderly markets with a 30 000 contract limit.
Chiang Kai-shek issued a cease fire to all government troops except to defend current positions as China prepares to revise its constitution. The move follows a lengthy meeting with national assembly delegates after weeks of stalemate with the Communists who refused to negotiate. An independent paper said the order reflects government wishes, not delegates' demands.
Scattered Democratic calls to remove National Chairman Hannegan persist after a crushing election loss. President Truman remains shoulder to shoulder with Hannegan while indicating possible staff shifts and health concerns fuel the dispute. Debate on replacing press secretary Ross and Senate Secretary Biffle's move to White House duties circulates, with Hannegan still supported by the administration.
Governor Martin announced he will remain in office in Harrisburg until James Fi. Dull takes the helm, as he reflected on the 1946 election results and the national political outlook. He praised Republicans’ 1948 prospects, urged cooperative governance, and said he supports limited government and responsible federal debt payment.
Attorney William T. Carney of Corry will deliver the address at the Corry Lodge annual memorial service on Sunday December 1. The service is at 4 o clock in the main lodge room at the Biks house on North Center Street with the Elks Male Chorus participating.
The United States outlines a trusteeship for former Japanese mandated isles in the Pacific, proposing U S administration of the islands as strategic assets. The move, announced after talks with Foreign Minister’s Council leaders, signals patient firmness amid Soviet objections.
Sunday morning a Penelec system shutdown will suspend electric service briefly to install new lightning suppression devices on the 34 and West transmission line near the main substation. The outage aims to minimize disruption while setting up equipment replacing a twelve year old protector system. The hour of seven a m Sunday was chosen to reduce impact.
Two youths report a buck entangled by barbed wire two miles east of Union City. A hunter allegedly shot the deer while it struggled to free itself, and game protector James Latimer pursued an investigation, noting similar violations in the area.
Harrisburg reports the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board will distribute over 100000 cases of whisky and 723000 quarts of bourbon and rye under a new holiday plan. A September sale day for Canadian whisky is set and 3500 first come, first served draws are promised at stores.
Washington reports the Truman administration plans to drop virtually all price and wage controls. OPA chief Paul Porter may resign as a master control decision nears, with authority shifting on ceilings for essential goods and housing.
At Mayville Sheriff Clarence Bell said four transient farm workers were taken into custody after an argument at a potato farm owned by the Harveys near Sherming. John Tonnage was charged with second degree assault as Will McCartnan's injuries were reported. Other suspects face charges for disorderly conduct. A warehouse barn and racks at Bayway points Savin near Shovahin were destroyed by fire last Sunday morning.
Ticket sales begin for the 60th annual Stafford Hose Company Ball to be held the evening before Thanksgiving at St Edward's Hall. Freddie Whitaker orchestras booked. Funds support the city firemen's annual appeal. Further details on the November 27 event to be announced soon.
The Pennsylvania Electric Company extends service to new customers in the Corry area, adding about 2 miles of lines this year. Manager Karl T. Chevry notes future construction may add nearly 15 miles and replace aging lines as demand grows to serve over 100 new users next year.
Erie reporters relay a defense claim that markings in a confidential transcript belonged to attorney Blackmore and were supplied to Dominick's, while detectives counter that the DA knew the copy was Blackmore's. The dispute centers on marginal notes and who authored them, affecting testimony interpretation.
John L. Lewis briefed 30 district union presidents on his planned showdown with Interior Secretary Krug in Washington. Officials deny any leaks while speculation grows on a possible compromise and the impact of a forthcoming wage policy and government actions on a potential settlement.
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