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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1942
Page
3
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Harrisburg November 19 The state Department of Agriculture warns farmers that truck owners must secure war certificates of necessity by December 7 via local district offices. James B Walker chairman notes county boards will assist, certificates enable operation and mileage allowances. Crop reports show smaller root crop storage expected due to labor, weather, and price factors with beets carrots broccoli and cabbage affected. The 1942 Pennsylvania crop is forecast at 947000 bushels vs 1,040,200 in 1941.
Erie reports a October unemployment rise to 39,163, a new record. Manufacturing added 424 jobs, retail wholesale trade gained, coal and miscellaneous sectors declined, net rise of 489. Since October 192, total gains recorded, with 4,173 more employed than last year.
Scores of complaints have been filed with the Office of Price Administration regarding alleged price freezing violations in the city. Walter R. Cartwright, western Pennsylvania district manager, says enforcement will begin soon with citations and prosecutions. Cartwright and Howard W. Seabury discussed the order with merchants and will hold a city wide meeting.
David Brasington of Akeley vanished November 2 while driving his car for General Concrete Products. He was found weak and unable to recall his whereabouts or car details after a statewide and local search. He is under a physician care and recovering at home.
Franklin Pa November 19 Deliberating less than half an hour a quarter sessions jury yesterday convicted Frank Kurtich of the City of Oil City on a charge of assault and battery with intent to criminally attack a 10 year old girl While the jury was deliberating the court took up the case involving Stephen Toth of Riverside Drive Oil City on a similar charge involving a Clarion county girl working as a maid in an Oil City home
City awaits Red Cross mobile unit at the State Armory from 10 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 4 PM. Ninety city and nearby residents have offered, but many plant workers cannot attend due to limited hours.
A local notice announces a volunteer donor event on November 24. The form requires the participant to print their name and address and select the most suitable time to donate at the designated venue.
Kane Pennsylvania November 19 wage difficulties at Kahne Manufacturing Company have been certified to the War Labor Board. The Local No 17 percent union of United Construction Workers affiliated with United Mine Workers, led by Charles Tooker of Webmore, seeks higher wages for certain plant workers under a grievance that may yield individual raises while a contract runs to March 31 1943.
Mrs Elma Fenstermacher 26 of 2314 French Street faces murder involuntary manslaughter and concealment of an illegitimate baby boy. Edward Tylman 37, a truck driver, identified by a coroner's jury as a parent, remains held for further investigation into the case.
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