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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1946
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text from a stock sale listing includes cattle weights prices quality notes and references to land and stock density. The readable items mention cows calves fat dairy cattle and varied price ranges, with partial figures and names obscured by garbling.
A Paris peace conference update reports a Bulgarian treaty dispute as Russia accuses the United States and Britain of breaching Big Four accords by backing an Australian amendment. An international body to supervise reparations payments would include the Big Four and recipient nations under the plan. The all night military commission session focused on disarmament and the Bulgarian treaty amid ongoing Italian reparations negotiations.
C A Stennett a well known citizen suffered a fractured hip after a fall on the Erie Railroad crossing near the passenger station. He narrowly avoided being hit by an eastbound freight train as he stepped onto the crossing. He was treated at the City Hospital by Dr. Bennett and orthopedic specialist Dr. Boaneth report no other severe injuries.
The Associated Press reports a Legion gathering in Boston facing a major dispute between Bradley and Stell over veteran benefits and immediate actions. Delegates backed Byrnes foreign policy, opposed new World War II bonuses, and favored cashing terminal leave bonds with tax exemptions up to 5000 dollars for three years after discharge or war end.
Five Corry High School seniors Sidney Elston Donald Post Duck Wilson Richard Martin and Jesse Huff enlisted at the Erie Army Recruiting Office for a two year Army stint. They travel to Pittsburgh for Saturday medical exams then proceed to Port Meade Md if they pass.
Former Republican nominee Johnny Shroyer announced support for Col. John S. Rice, now the Democratic gubernatorial nominee. Shroyer criticized GOP leadership and said he could not back the straight ticket, pledging to work for Rice’s election.
AP dispatches reveal 2800 delegates at the UMW convention refuse to settle for anything less than a nationwide soft coal deal and authorize two policy committees to set new wage demands. Other items note Churchill urging a United States of Europe, court appointments, Danube navigation talks, and various international incidents.
Mayor J. Bred Kinley announced verbal notices to operators of two gambling houses after weeks of complaints about illegal games in Wakbettie. City officials warned that offenders face City Ordinance 547 with fines up to 100 dollars and 80 days in jail. police chief Flinigan ordered shuttered businesses to stay closed and all such operations eliminated.
Eon Ayers a West Spring Creek head sawyer at the Cor 1y Operating Company mill north of Meekyy escaped serious injury after a steel delivery exploded. He suffered a scalp wound and facial injury but is expected to recover. the accident sent debris through the mill, shocking workers and drawing medical attention.
Report from Munich notes that three German diplomats and officials were refused entry to the Allied occupied zone in Germany while appeals continue for Rudolf Hess Julius Streicher and other high ranking leaders. The American deputy governor announced French veto on Pray Vor Papen and cautioned on further rulings from the Allied Control Council.
Washington reports the Agriculture Department foresees price ceilings on milk and meats possibly continuing past 1940 amid predicted declines in consumer incomes late this year. Economists warn of slower demand, with autos and appliances still pricey as households curb spending and policy makers weigh long term impacts on supply and inflation.
A work stoppage order for a Royal Messenger project was issued and then reversed after publicized statements. Key figures include M r Gallagher of Erle and Satrevee the contractor. CPA offices in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh provided forms and guidance. The order followed threats of criminal prosecution if work did not stop immediately.
Honolulu Oct 4 The Pan of Dreambeat took off for a 10,360 mile Arctic route carrying the heaviest load ever lifted by a B-29. The giant bomber rose to about 7,800 feet then headed across the Pacific with crew confident of success.
In Pittsburgh on October 4 about 2 700 motormen idle a week vote on whether a crash picket ends. Federal mediator warns the strike may continue days, as AFL and independent unions clash over Dukesque Light Co. actions. Other city strikes touch hotels and warehouses as labor unrest spreads.
Mayor J Fred Kinley declares October 6 to 13 as Employ the Handicapped Week to aid disabled veterans and others seeking self supporting jobs, citing World War I and II veterans and the national effort to provide meaningful employment in the community and nation.
Seven killed and upwards of 140 injured as blasts ripped through Sun Oil Company's aviation gasoline refinery in Marcus Hook Pennsylvania. Fire raged four hours, towers and pumps engulfed, many injured were volunteer firefighters. Police reported one officer hurt by a car, while another drowned after falling overboard during the emergency.
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