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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1945
Page
1
An OCR fragment shows livestock pricing and bids with references to Katahdins Black bellwethers and Taurus style stock listings. It mentions cattle terms like bulls and averages, with scattered numeric values and percentages, but the text is garbled and lacks coherent context or dates.
The United Steelworkers union reports a 42 to 70 thousand vote in favor of a strike authorization across 760 plants in 27 states. Officials caution against premature action as the final NLRB tally shows broad support but no immediate walkout date. The vote covers about 890000 workers with wide regional differences and a record scale for the strike authorization.
Mrs OlIy e Means Daily of Oil City Pa won an out of court settlement totaling 101000 in a divorce action against Wilfred Daily. The agreement included 98000 cash from Mrs Parker a property settlement guaranteed by securities and 35000 life insurance to the Daily children. A divorce was obtained in Superior Court the same day. Two traffic accidents in Erie left seven injured and two seriously hurt.
In Harrisburg a 199 calendar outlines May 11 as the primary day and November 5 as the general election day. Voters will choose a governor and U.S. senator with Congress seats up, while party petitions and registrations proceed under wartime rules. The plan allows candidate filings, withdrawals, and objections through spring with registration open after the primaries in late May.
Direct examination of Lt. Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita concluded with him denying knowledge of atrocities by his army. He testified he never ordered killings or harsh treatment, insisting any acts by subordinates contradicted his beliefs and were not condoned.
Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach met with union leaders and urged General Motors to resume negotiations with the UAW CIO. The talks follow a nine day strike that idled about 225000 workers, with Warren and Schwellenbach seeking bipartite discussions and GM to accept wage demand talks amid union readiness to meet anywhere.
The U S military government at Coburg reports the arrest of Kal Houard 61, Duke of Saxe Coburg and Gotha and grandson of Britain’s Queen Victoria He served as president of the German Red Grass and held a general’s rank in the Nagi Storm Troops His estates have been confiscated and English born Karl Binard was used as a show piece to signal aristocratic support for the Nazi regime
Records before the International Military Tribunal show Nazi leaders discussed a planned surprise war against Austria code named Dito. Prosecution linked a directive from Marshal von Blomberg to remarks by the former secretary of war about special preparations for war, amid claims the Wehrmacht prepared for all eventualities.
The Cary Tristenment Company begins production of a new precision grinder device for metalworking. It features a center nozzle lubrication system, heat reduction through metal-to-metal contact prevention, and a rapid refilling mechanism using a specialized lubricant gun. The Cony firm plans distribution through the Jongiva Company.
Local stores report scarce butter with Model Dairy forced to slow churns due to reduced milk supply. Ceiling price hiked to 8 cents a pound but no relief in volume, government stock turned back for quality issues, long shortage likely over four months with unclear extent.
Washington reports General George C Marshall sent a last minute alert to General Walter Short in Hawaii after the Pearl Harbor attack. The message warned to be on alert and to inform naval subordinates as Japan issued an ultimatum, transmitted by commercial cable due to radio outages.
Tokyo reports indicate Premier Shidehara advocates retaining the emperor system amid calls for democratization. He and Liberal leaders clash over limits of reforms while Allied occupation policy faces scrutiny in the Diet and press coverage notes resistance to swift changes.
Harrisburg report from Col. M Wilhelm, Pennsylvania State Police, says there is no crime wave in Pennsylvania and notes a rise in juvenile delinquency and traffic fatalities. Miss S M R O Hara of Welfare outlines studies on crime prevention to inform proposals to the General Assembly and other agencies.
Norfolk reports twelve crewmen of a Navy seaplane salvage derrick were lost after a collision with the tanker S58 McClelland Greek at Thimble Shoals. The vessel sank soon after 6:49 PM yesterday. Coast Guard search continues with vessels and planes for survivors. no bodies recovered and no casualties aboard the tanker.
In Herford Germany Nov 20 a UNRRA scandal breaks with 600 workers suspended or arrested for diverting relief supplies. Names such as Margolin and Yuri Jonter appear among those implicated. allegations include black market sales of food and clothing meant for war victims. Investigations continue as authorities pursue charges and potential imprisonment.
The Raymond firm, Goononi Manufacturing, announced December 12 the annual Christmas bonus will be issued on the same plan as prior years. It covers all workers and those in the armed forces, with 80 hours compensa tion for most and 20 hours for shorter service. The company employs about 80 people.
President Truman stated no new Big Three meetings are needed if the United Nations works as planned. He also said reconversion progress is ahead of schedule in the first hundred days and addressed current global tensions and policy initiatives.
A local report notes veterans in Gorey and surrounding areas receive raised weekly payments under a national adjustment act. The first week payout is listed as $60, with broader state totals and regional variations mentioned, including a largest district sum and widespread impacts on unemployed veterans.
Truman supports revising Germany policy and curbing Morgenthau influence as Price urges giving military chiefs more authority. Price calls for rewriting the Morgenthau plan into general principles, arguing Eisenhower’s staff has handled the current aims but longer term aims require new decisions. Treasury figures show receipts of 1.67 billion and total debt of 265.28 billion with 14.02 billion balance.
Washington reports say Senator Connally plans a closed floor session as Hurley and Byrnes face questions. Hurley contends professional diplomats sided with Chinese Communists and cautions against undermining China policy. Marshall speeds toward China with Truman backing amid debate over resignations and ambassadorial roles.
The Appropriations Committee approved an added 124475000 for four Pennsylvania veterans hospitals and related improvements after House amendments totaling 98900000. Hospitals listed include Lebanon Wilkes Barre Eastern Pennsylvania and Greenville with various medical and surgical services and TB care totaling about 9.1 million to 9.7 million dollars.
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