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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1946
Page
1
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Pittsburgh Oct 12 Representatives of four unions and Duquesne Light Co agreed to meet NLRB officials to plan an election for 1,700 Duke sene employes among 3,200 members of the Independent Association of Employes of Duquesne Light and Associated Companies who sought a 4-20 percent pay raise. Election likely early next week as strike negotiations continued with little progress. Mueller, president of the independent union, rejected arbitration while noting the company sought arbitration and warning against undermining federal WSB rules.
A Morrocan ocean plane crashed near BaMYo in fog, killing eleven passengers and five crew. Among the dead were Carlin C Treat and the wife and daughter of Howard fitting, the American consul-designate in Casablanca. Survivors were not reported.
An inquest found multiple deaths caused by negligence in a crossing accident. Testimony showed no warning signal sounded as a truck approached the tracks, while train crew claimed bells and whistles were active. Jury members ruled gross negligence by all parties involved after a roadside investigation led by Detective Warren Wood.
Charles Carroll an 18 year old of West South Street reported being hit and bowled at Spring and Main by an unidentified car that sped away. He received injuries and remained in bed as police investigated. officer noted the driver has yet to report and faces possible charges if the accident is proven.
IGER W. BABSON comments on Paris Peace Conference risks and world government prospects. He warns selfish motives may undermine progress unless a spiritual awakening emerges. He cites potential dangers to big cities and urges relocating to small communities within 95 miles of large cities.
Tenant activists in Fairhaven push to form a mutual ownership corporation to buy the 100 unit govern ment housing project. Federal Housing Administration officials held meetings with locals, with hopes of an appraisal within weeks and a price likely below the stated government construction cost. If approved, a local nonprofit would operate the complex for a year, then potential conversion to a for profit model may follow.
The school board plans Monday evening talks on a proposal to adopt the Peterson system of penmanship. Superintendent Swartz says a formal recommendation will be submitted, with a teacher demonstration planned for a later general teachers meeting. Resignation of second grade teacher Ali Hoffman cited as ill health. substitute staffing considered as two candidates vie for the vacancy.
City police ask residents to aid in catching salesmen and peddlers who fail to deliver on promises after reports of traveler photographers duping locals. Licensing checks and inquiries into backrooms are hoped to curb complaints and swindles reported by residents and visitors.
The Corry area canceled October draft inductions as ordered by the selective service. About 1,000,000 volunteers nationwide faced postponements to 1946. authorities said 20,000 men called to service would not be inducted this month and December quotas were not set beyond January.
Local Game Commission posters warn hunters to respect posted lands and fences. Notices in stores and clubs instruct no trespassing, with penalties up to 25 dollars for violations. Warnings emphasize protecting crops and livestock and advise reporting trespassers to safeguard farm properties.
Will Hines plans another trip to Liberia in the postwar era with ties to Firestone interests. The article notes his wartime affiliations, role in developing Liberia paths, and ongoing work with public affairs for Firestone. It mentions his connections to Amy Thestone and the Mellon family.
Washington dispatch reports President Truman will not appear on the radio tonight and a decision on meat policy is expected soon. Cabinet discussions reveal mixed views on modifying the price control program and possible imports from Argentina to ease shortages.
Reports from Stockholm to Washington describe a cascade of events. British coal miners win a 75 percent ration increase amid shortages threatening industrial layoffs. France faces a national referendum on a new constitution amid warnings from General de Gaulle. Greece reports Greek Third Army band pit laws cut to prices and Olympia area guards. In the U.S. capital 5000 hotel workers strike, with ABC staff joining a cafeteria-style walkout.
The Corry United States Employment Office reports four handicapped job placements during the national Employ the Handicapped Week. Three were ex service men and one non voter, with injuries including ankle, hand, leg, and vision. Despite progress, 58 handicapped workers remain on file awaiting placements.
Two Army bomber and passenger plane crashes in dense fog near Alexandria, Virginia, kill all five aboard the bomber while 26 aboard the Eastern Air Lines craft survive. Witnesses describe the DC-4 skidding through a lumber pile and power lines before bursting into flames. a B-25 from Langley Field crashes six miles south of the airport after circling to land. Firefighters and locals assist survivors, including a mother with her infant.
An Oil City inquiry found no arrests yet in the assault on Archie Willis, Corry City Taxicab Company driver. Police indicated several youths identified. Willis was hired to drive in from a county and attacked after a restaurant stop, leaving him bruised with injuries described as serious.
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