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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1946
Page
1
A damaged text segment lists cattle auction details with prices for heifers steers cows bulls and hogs, plus scattered names and places. The legible parts show market figures like 12.25 to 14.01 for cows, and various price ranges for hogs and cattle, amid garbled names and locations.
In New York, November 14, the Foreign Ministers Council debates Trieste governance with Moscow pushing to limit the governor and empower a popular assembly and a government council. Byrnes Bevin and Couve de Murville weigh counter proposals as Western powers oppose any deadline or troop withdrawal while Russia seeks a shorter timetable.
Washington November 14 Associated Press reports an industry plan to raise all rent ceilings 1.5 percent immediately as a first step toward full decentralization. OPA officials gave no timing for a final decision though stating it will go to Price Administrator Paul A Porter for study. The plan, presented by the housing rent advisory committee, seeks not only higher ceilings but immediate removal of rent controls on new houses or buildings converted to housing.
Bulletin reports at least 410 parsons and widespread destruction in Peru after earthquakes began in the region near Lima. Communications crippled, northern area 4400 inhabitants hardest hit. casualties and damage spread across the impacted zone.
Harrisburg November 14 Governor Martin acts as mediator in a jurisdictional clash between CIO and AFL unions at Pittsburgh breweries. He scheduled a meeting with CIO leaders and AFL representatives to end the deadlock that halted beer deliveries. Six Teamsters were jailed in Pittsburgh in connection with the dispute as union tensions rise.
The city assessor office, weeks behind schedule after the resignation of Oy Stanner and the appointment of Charles Draker, aims to finish per capita assessments today. Graken and four aides aid in ward assignments, with court appeals and tax-levy preparations prompting special council sessions to finalize the budget ordinance for December. Notices will go to property owners about changes in the annual evaluation.
In Frankfurt on November 14 eight men were arrested in a raid on a Jewish displaced persons camp at Zellsheim. Army officers described them as leaders of a major black market operation spanning the American occupation zone. About 50 automobiles and thousands in military scrip and forbidden currency were seized along with hundreds of thousands of German marks. The dawn raid involved 100 military police and 25 CID agents without violence reported.
A gas explosion at the Wessels wholesale produce building in Columbia C C results in multiple fatalities and injuries. Attendants identify Arvie Gantt and J C Abernathy among the dead. Gantt died in his parked truck thirty feet from the blast as debris struck. The one story frame structure measuring about 100 by 20 feet was shaken, and window panes shattered across blocks. Ambulances rushed ten to twelve injured to hospitals. firemen reported the blast originating from the Wessels produce building where a gas appliance was used to inspect bananas. Police and city officials search for additional victims buried under rubble near the Capitol area.
Weather across Los Angeles County eases after a severe storm with heavy rain and lightning. Army rescue teams assist snowbound Colorado towns while Red Cross coordinates aid from Denver to support marooned cattle herds. Moving storm heads toward the Northwest with freezing temperatures forecast, while widespread power and travel disruptions persist.
Rowe M Worth, chairman of Memorial Hospital Fund, announced receipts of 136?280.39 with pledges 221?546.28 toward a 276?000 goal. If reached, the fund would exceed 100?000 and await congressional action for final appropriation. The plan envisions U S Public Health Service administration with a 75?000?000 five year federal program, allocating to states with population weights and hospital needs surveys.
Baltimore based charges against George Comer Miles Daubeumeyer and James Bike were dismissed for lack of substantial evidence. The men, who had approached reporters to sell six photographs alleged to depict an atomic bomb, were arrested October 1944 and later claimed the images showed only heated equipment.
In Baroda Mitch Nov 14 authorities credit a new school schedule with moving seventh graders from the upper floor before a boiler exploded. One boy, Weller Rupnel 13, died hours later and Alice Johns 13 was critically injured. A substitute janitor Eldon 16 faced questions, but no inquest was planned. Separately S Miles Bouton Jamestown editor will address a joint Rotary Kiwanis meeting in town tonight.
Washington November reports say the Army will pare ground forces by 38,000 as part of General Truman era budget measures. The Second and Third Infantry Divisions are to be skeleton strength along with 54 other battalions under General Jaen L. Devers, affecting Mediterranean theater operations.
A Pennsy train from the east collided with a car near Corry in the morning. Occupants escaped unharmed after the impact. witnesses noted the automobile was struck as the train neared the crossing.
A fragmented report describes halted execution proceedings amid confusion within the court and delays pushing a scheduled date. Names and precise dates are unclear, but the piece references Petar J and Monica in a week spanning late December.
John Hetra, principal of Farrell High School since March, elected superintendent of Farrell Public Schools to replace Carroll D. Kearns who resigns December 18. Hetra has 20 years in the district as teacher and administrator and will serve the remainder of Kearns term, ending in 1950.
SCHENECTADY N Y Nov 14 The successful transformation of a three mile cloud into snow was announced by General Electric Company The experiment used dry ice pellets dropped from an airplane over Graylock Mountain Massachusetts followed by lab tests of artificial snow Weather effects included a 14 000 foot cloud and evaporation prevented ground snowfall The project aims to store moisture for winter irrigation and water power programs for ski resorts and other heavy snow needs
Merle Adams a 20 year old from near Clymer was hospitalized in Jamestown with a gunshot wound to the right foot. Doctors reported his condition good and not expected to need amputation. he was held at the General Hospital for several days after being rushed there from Clymer Tuesday evening following an accidental discharge while hunting.
In Mineola New York a 51 year old mother was charged for luring a three year old neighbor into her cellar and assaulting him with a hatchet and attempting dismemberment. The boy survived and was treated at a hospital as authorities described the suspect as mentally ill and under psychiatric care.
Washington reports a 60 day truce sought in soft coal fields as John Lewis and mine owners negotiate a contract to speed release from federally operated pits. Interior Secretary Krug plans to meet UMW chief today after secret talks. Lewis may issue notes to extend work cash terms for five days, risking a November 20 coal strike if no deal. Operators and miners alternately back private terms, government wage policy changes loom. Efforts to avoid a crippling strike continue amid past spring shutdowns and wage disputes.
A Corry man riding with Harry Graves escaped with minor injuries when a speeding truck jumped the curb at Titusville and crashed into a house. Graves lost control, damaging a residence as snow splines and debris scattered. Police planned charges for driving while intoxicated against Graves and one other passenger.
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