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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1946
Page
1
Readable fragments describe livestock and produce prices at a county market with several animal types and weights. Mentions cows hogs calves and oats with various price figures. OCR quality hinders specifics and dates.
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A hurricane formed in the western Caribbean weakened as it moved inland across the Florida peninsula. Winds dropped from 125 mph to around 50 mph, sparing major citrus crops and flooded areas as officials warned of continued movement toward Georgia and South Carolina.
Washington Oct 1 The OPA announced a new ruling targeting brand name goods and suspending retail price maintenance. Officials descr ibed it as ending profiteering and forcing retailers to price on actual costs plus lawful profit. The move affects textiles shoes furniture and shower curtains amid broader price changes and warnings to manufacturers and retailers.
October dispatch from Berlin reports Allied authorities considering clemency pleas from 19 Nazis sentenced by the Nuremberg Tribunal. Only three appeals denied while most applicants seek commutation. figures include Gestapo officials and Nazi leaders such as Baldur von Schirach and Albert Speer. The council’s session, chaired by German officials, aims to review remaining petitions and potential reductions of sentences.
Gov Edward Martin campaigning as Republican Senate nominee blasted the PAC run Democratic machine as dangerous, calling it Communist and anti freedom. He claimed the PAC controls policy in the Democratic party, promoting alien systems and socialism as threats to American liberty. The speech tied PAC to the New Deal and criticized party leadership.
A 1935 Ford coach failed to negotiate a turn on West Smith Street near Hatch Street and plunged off the highway into a billboard, rolling onto its top last evening. Witnesses say two couples crawled free and went to a resident’s home. Owner Paul Emerson of Union City and driver Helen Ann S. of Union City were found at a third ward home, Emerson denying he was in the car. Police say the driver will face charges. no injuries were reported and damage was extensive.
City council handles a busy agenda with the police chief resignation of F G Dickson and Alfred Aikens named to fill the post. Other actions include granting septic tank permission for the Grange Federation site, reviewing land sale price for a parcel on North Center Street, and approving a railway line approval for the Instrument Company project.
State Police probe two Centerville robberies tied by method and location. At Earl Southall hardware about $60 worth of tools missing. at James Kelley feed mill four men looted office cash. Investigating Pvt Krupa urged anyone with tips to contact Corry barracks.
In Stuttgart German officials announced that Franz von Papen would face treason charges while he remains in the American occupation zone. Hjalmar Schacht and Hans Fritzsche were under arrest or acquitted in Nürnberg related war crimes cases as the Allied Control Council planned further hearings. Meier said the three minister presidents in the American zone expect denazification efforts to proceed against von Papen, Schacht, and Fritzsche.
A farmer near Cutting-Oiver road reports a panther seen in his meadow yesterday afternoon at 1:29. He and a accompanying boy watched the animal from three hundred feet away, noting its large size and brownish tint before it slipped into the woods. A second sighting was claimed near the Gleason farm. a reward of 26 dollars was posted later.
City officials vote to set a deadline for petitions on a proposed low cost paving program. Work is planned to begin next year after months of preparation, surveying, and contract testing. Petitions cover multiple streets with the aim of paving sections between Center and Wright streets and other areas over a mile long.
Washington reports limit expansions as the Civilian Production Administration tightens rules on large pools, walls, and fences in Veterans housing projects. New measures require permits for most building work and cap exemptions, with strict controls on small jobs and cost thresholds. Retired dentist Vername Waldron dies at 82 in Pennsylvania.
Oct 8 report from San Francisco says a DC-9 passenger plane crashed near Cheyenne airport at 4 37 pm PST. All but two aboard survived with injuries. two passengers died, crew unharmed, officials said. The aircraft tore engines from wings and broke apart upon impact, with hospitalizations varying in severity.
Pittsburgh reports a widening power strike at Duquesne Light Company as union factions attempt a split from the Independent Association of Employees. AFL and CIO back competing election plans while the NLRB weighs if a vote is needed. Company negotiations push for arbitration of most points, with a broader aim to restore service.
Survivors of Steven and Edward Linski press for a formal inquest into their father and son deaths at the Cony Operating Company mill near the North Gorry crossing. Deputy Coroner Davison said an inquest could be held by week’s end after contacting railroad officials and Coroner Wood. Witnesses include truckers and mill employees who claim the freight did not whistle at the grade crossing and that prior complaints about warnings were made to the railroad yard office.
Air minded Alaska crosses crossroads today to decide on seeking statehood amid last minute charges over ballot wording. In London UK Britain eyes atomic energy use controls with UN talks. Marshall comments signal possible shifts in Cold War tensions.
Washington reports the advisory committee approves a petition to remove price ceilings on beef and veal while the Agriculture Department awaits White House reaction. War Department also notes negotiations for 20 million pounds of beef from Crest Bellain to meet overseas needs as a broader meat shortage debate unfolds.
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