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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1946
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a broker and unclear terms in an old language style. The readable portion references names and generic actions without concrete events or dates. Further context is needed to determine the full subject and outcome.
A wartime price control lifting signals rents and materials may rise with inflation. Officials expect housing costs to climb as labor and management face fewer government restraints. Industry leaders pledge price restraint but warn wage demands could push costs up.
Weekend traffic incidents west of the city and south of Corry sent three people to hospital and caused about 1450 in damage to four cars. Stella Kloss of Cassopolis hit William Wagner of Conneaut Lake at Haighes Comers, injuring Kloss and Mrs. Roman. Wagner suffered serious head injuries. The Warner family, including a newborn, were hurt. Wagner’s car sustained about 600 damage, Kloss 400. A second crash at Riceville Corners involved Gary Farrington and Richard Addy, with both cars reporting 250 damage and no injuries.
A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Boston crashed into trees north of Cleveland during a rainstorm. Pilot L Brown and co pilot Robert Arnold died while 18 people including passenger and stewardess sustained injuries. plane broke apart and engines separated as it struck the ground near the airport. Betty Dotyon of Chicago served as stewardess and was among those hospitalized.
From Washington Nov 11 Democratic Gov Herbert Hoovers victory in Maryland left only two contests undecided in the election. Maryland counted 237106 for O Conor and 284960 for his Republican rival with other results noted in Virginia and Utah precincts.
Unseasonable winter storm blankets Colorado Nebraska South Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin, with heavy snow up to 16 inches and moving east toward New York and New England. A tornado in Pointe Coupee Parish Louisiana leaves one dead and three injured, severing communications as temps drop into the 20s endangering livestock.
The Corry Hospital announces its nursing staff is at full strength and able to provide adequate patient care. Temporary brained nurses have filled gaps, but the staff could tighten again if no new full time hires arrive. Miss Mildred J. Young named chief supervisor in Flintgo. she returns after five years away and begins duties in December.
New Milford police report Nevil Benneth, 35, held for coroner in the fatal shooting of Rupert White, superintendent of Kingston Contracting Co. in Purest City. White allegedly claimed the flier had unintentionally fired the weapon.
John Lewis and James Krug begin government wage talks in Washington with 26 other mine officials present. They discuss the potential end of the contract and a possible strike as the United Mine Workers leader seeks terms before a November 20 deadline.
Pittsburgh officials called on George A. Fairley to mediate between Philip Murray and Daniel Tobin to settle the inter union dispute over brewery workers. Fairley urged a direct meeting to end the violence and avoid further escalation in the labor conflict.
City officials postpone the zoning ordinance hearing from December to January after consulting with the solicitor and board members. The complete text will be published ahead of hearings allowing property owners to review all conditions and implications before the vote.
Charles Wickline 18 is held after the breakfast table shooting that killed his 14 year old brother Sherrill in Pittsburgh. Det Hamel says the youth claimed a thumb slipped while he cocked a revolver to scare Sherrill during an argument. Sherrill died at Hadyside Hospital. Wickline, recently back from Army Air Forces, had said he obtained the gun from his uncle George Wickline.
Armistice Day observances marked nationwide as President Tru gman and officials laid wreaths at WWI memorials. Ceremonies in Arlington National Cemetery honored veterans with guard displays and artillery salutes, while state capitals held tribute events with National Guard units present.
Hazleton's National Bank suffered a weekend raid with losses estimated between 25 000 and 80 000 dollars. A night deposit vault was breached and robbers escaped through the boiler room to an alley. The alarm system did not cover the basement vault and the exact total was pending depositors’ checks. Police and FBI agents joined the inquiry.
Paris reports incomplete election returns show the Communist party leading in France with the Socialists and MRP losing ground. The outcome signals a possible leftward government as the Communists gain control of the legislative assembly and threaten premier aspirations for Maurice Thorez amid cross party opposition.
Two bodies, a dog and a woman, were found in Lebanon State Forest near the site of a car linked to the kidnapping of a soldier's wife. State Police Captain Walter J Goughlin said the remains were not identified but suspected to be the kidnapped couple. A .45 caliber pistol lay nearby as authorities pressed the extensive search in the forest for the missing Mrs Mary Kimmey.
Independent farmer owned lines south of Corry will be taken over by the Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation and added to the Corry exchange system. Work is delayed by equipment shortages but the changeover will occur soon after materials arrive. Subscrib ers extending to Lindsay Hinslow Akam road county line road toward Spartansboro are included.
The article states that elections do not alter foreign policy. It notes Truman’s claim that no cabinet reshuffle will occur, with Ross set to remain White House secretary and policy being maintained as determined.
President Truman called on Democrats and Republicans to exercise wisdom and restraint in a divided government. He urged careful, nonpartisan analysis to avoid tampering with the public interest for personal or partisan gain and noted no cabinet resignations planned. He said foreign policy remains a national program and that leaders of the new Congress will be invited to White House conferences as appropriate.
One man died and five adults and a baby were seriously injured when a building on East 19th Street swept by fire collapsed. Victims leapt from third story windows. the baby was dropped to the ground.
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