Thames, 9 Fourth race for vett, City at 2e
Thames wins fourth race for vett at City event as competitors race for top position. Officials report clear lanes and steady pace with a decisive finish by the leading entrant amid windy conditions.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1946
Page
1
Thames wins fourth race for vett at City event as competitors race for top position. Officials report clear lanes and steady pace with a decisive finish by the leading entrant amid windy conditions.
Fragmented OCR listing shows an auction in Pennsylvania with Holstein cattle, two year old cows, a bull, heifers, calves, hay, binders, ropes, tools, oil heating, coal, beds, and gear. Auctioneer and administrator named. location west of Inport, about 1 mile. sale includes livestock and farm implements.
Edward W. Pebb is expected to accept the presidential post at the board of education reorganizational meeting next Monday night. Feldt reportedly agrees to serve. two candidates remain for the vacancy caused by Bar R. Height. The board also will elect a solicitor and appoint the Don Wilkenson Agency to collect delinquent per capita taxes.
The city council meets in a special session to prepare next year’s budget. Finance Director Wal ter Sweet notes no tax rate increase is expected as per ward assessments and state funds. All city hourly employees reportedly will receive a salary increase next year if plans hold, with street department raises under consideration. Public notices cite budget hearings December 3 and 5 in the Municipal Building from 7:90 to 9:90.
Two patrolmen were killed when a house exploded in New York late at night. A third officer died from a heart attack while directing rescue work. Patrolman Peter Knudsa, 41, and Patrolman Ora 44 were near a leaky gas pipe when the blast occurred. Two adjoining homes were badly damaged as firefighters fought the blaze.
Rep. J Parnell Thomas announces a probe by the House committee of un American activities to expose Communists in the federal government unions and Bollywood while Truman orders purging disloyal employees. The interagency commission will report by February 1st and assess protections against subversive hires. The Columbians and Communists are denounced as anti Jewish and anti Negro elements.
Kenneth Winter executive secretary of the Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association was seriously hurt Saturday in Bradford when he slipped on icy sidewalks. X-rays were taken to check for a brain concussion. Hospital staff report he remained conscious and is being treated as a serious condition. In a related Bradford incident, Jacob Wagner Mack, 54, an employee at the tuberculosis association headquarters, was killed when struck by a car while walking on a Bradford street. He had just left the building after a night shift and was rushed to hospital with injuries.
Fragmentary report from Cleveland details an incident or injury involving individuals named Robert and Dronsrd, with garbled phrases about pay and painting. The text mentions Wharfish and Chitayn and a note of prior work but lacks coherent facts or dates. Further readable context is required to produce a reliable summary.
Corry Lodge will hold its fourth annual Memorial Service this Sunday in the Elks building on North Center Street. Erie attorney William J. Carney will deliver the memorial address as the lodge’s Exalted Ruler Linford Shase and officers lead the service featuring a high school ensemble, choir numbers, invocations, and processional. Members listed who died since December include J. F. Austin Walter Payne and others.
Washington insiders say the Interior Department is seriously considering government operation of the 1450000 inch Big Inch and Little Inch gas pipelines to ease coal shortages during the strike. Assistant Interior Secretary G Girard Davidson notes no final decision, pending engineering feasibility and whether operation should be public or private. If the strike widens the department pledges to act to relieve gas and coal shortages.
President Truman plans to attend the Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia to be escorted by Mrs. Truman. They will travel by special train from Philadelphia and return to Washington immediately after the game, with the White House stating the trip is for the event and will involve traveling with aides.
The United States warned of manipulations and intimidation in Romania's recent election and pledged to bar loans to Poland over delays and irregularities. State Department cautioned Poland had broken pledges for free elections, signaling possible further aid denial. Under Secretary Dean Acheson held talks with Romanian and Polish diplomats as Washington scrutinized voting preparations and opposition discrimination.
SANDY LAKE Pa. Nov 24 Mr and Mrs Earl Mowry and their 2 year old son Ralph fled in night clothes when a fire spread from Mowry Brothers Market to the apartment above. The market owners Tart and Merrill Mowry estimated losses at 15000. The blaze started in the rear loft and the family escaped via the street stairway.
In Cannes France on November 26 the farmer Hine Viliario Biuele becomes a grandfather as his daughter Maria and Savold welcome a daughter. The event ties to Princess Charlotte and the House of Halk De Bouthon Larme, strengthening royal ties amid family celebrations.
The article describes a wartime style energy curtailment under GPA order directing Pennsylvanian utilities to cut service to violators and enforce dim-out rules. It notes dark theatre marquees, nighttime lighting bans, and varying compliance across cities like Philadelphia Wilkes-Barre and Harrisburg. Authorities emphasize strict enforcement, potential penalties, and coordinated community conservation efforts during coal strikes and fuel shortages.
New York November 26 diplomats reported a private nonfederal accord between Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov and U.S. Secretary of State Byrnes paving the way for a five power European settlement. The talks followed the Big Four ministers conference with Italian Treaty concerns and potential settlements for Romania Bulgaria and Finland. The disclosed outline hinted at compromise on postwar spheres of influence and lasting peace in Europe.
Hank Wayne Lineman, 13, of Tidioute, died in Warren General Hospital from a gunshot wound after a revolver in a playmate’s hand exploded last night on Main Street. The boy, Jack Waitin, gave statements to Corney H Lawrey. Survived by parents Howard Lineman and family.
Nov 24 A gasoline tanker and an automobile collided at Hall Run near Salina Route 423. Mrs Orrie P Say of Venango died at the scene. her husband was critically injured. Patricia Peterson of Oil City and the truck driver escaped unharmed. State Police said the car veered on the hill and struck the tanker, causing major damage estimated at $9,000.
A Crawford County home in Summit Township was destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. Mr and Mrs Robert Richards and their two children lost their residence and all possessions when flames swept through the structure at about 1:30 am. Neighbors heard the alarm and notified Mrs Richards who then traced the fire to the living room. A fire department ambulance was summoned as firefighters rushed to the scene.
A two-vehicle crash two miles south of Centerville on Route 8 left no injuries. Frank Tigley pulled from a private driveway into the path of a Chevrolet driven by Paul Wigeand of Youngstown, damaging both cars and a house trailer. Total damage was about 550 dollars. No arrests reported.
Nov 26 report of British troops using tear gas and clubs to quell a riot aboard the immigrant ship Hamer Humri off Haima. About 60 refugees leaped overboard. 4 seriously injured. 3870 aboard. banner read by Jewish Resistance Movement. Preparations to remove illegal immigrants to three British troop ships await legal decision. The event followed attempts to board and fire was used to disperse crowds. The battle drew fire from Sten guns in the air. chaos and injuries reported amid dire warnings. Elsie-Oppenheim widow dies. novelist died last February 3.
Government seeks quick trial of John L. Lewis on contempt charges to end the miners strike. Officials press for sanctions while denying holiday relief, aiming to force an agreement with private mine owners and lift federal control. New curbs on coal deliveries to schools and government buildings are imposed as the nation faces shortages and emergency stock measures.
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