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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1946
Page
1
Scattered details describe a 50-65 score involving New York and Nebraska with mixed progress on a ticket. The text mentions whites, a 1-87 line, and divided views while noting a few aloof addresses and unclear game context.
Fragmentary line notes around 4 o clock mentioning shrinking hosts and a feature involving Fean.
In Pittsburgh area the Duquesne Light Company reports a high powered rifle bullet damaged a transformer, causing blackouts for about 1.5 million residents. The incident marks the third sabotage-related outage this period as workers vote on union representation amid a broad strike affecting thousands.
Twenty seven tarloads of slag arrived in Corry today for the Corry Clymer highway work. The haul included twelve loads of coarse base material and a portion was unloaded in the west end and North Corry area. Work progresses toward completion before winter with the weather tolls indicating ongoing site activity.
Industry members of regional Wage Stabilization Boards signaled willingness to remain until controls wind down. A. Coleman Barrett and Earl N. Cannin said they would stay if President Truman asks, arguing the government should accelerate liquidation of controls despite resignations filed last week.
Rotary Club hosts a stage drawing at Rex Theatre tonight for a Ford V8 sedan to support Corry Memorial Hospital. About 2600 tickets sold. winner chosen on stage in view of audience. Proceeds from ticket sales go to the hospital.
The board discussed starting the Peterson handwriting system in Corry schools and a statewide health program with physical and dental exams for students. A cafeteria price study, up to date meal counts, and new equipment installation for the Homemaking building were approved.
Paris reports the Pacusan Dreamboat long-distance plane faced spark plug failure delaying the 3600 mile test flight to New York. Col Irvine and crew may retry the record attempt. weather and mechanical issues noted as delaying factors with hope of resuming toward a 14 hour 39 minute benchmark.
Tito's envoy serves formal letter withdrawal while Molotov vows confrontation at upcoming Foreign Ministers meeting in New York. The move follows stoppage of talks and signals escalation in postwar Yugoslav crisis discussions.
Reported talks by allies after Yugoslavia withdraws from a peace conference, amid disputes on Trieste Danube navigation and regional boundaries. Foreign ministers from the major powers planned November sessions in New York to advance terms for Germany and neighboring states.
About 100 members of the Philadelphia Taxi Drivers Association disrupted a Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission hearing on the Yellow Cab franchise. The commission plans further public hearings and will continue the investigation into Philadelphia’s taxi monopoly. The deadlock over the application persisted as Governor Martin was urged to appoint a fifth member to break the tie.
The report details probing of a letter linked to H. N. Cobb and Joseph F. Guffey about campaign fund contributions. Teletype notes suggest internal committee concerns and potential political damage tied to the MacIning matter affecting Democratic re election efforts and party cohesion.
Washington officials forecast a swift end to most OPA controls with exceptions for rents and building materials. The discussion centers on price adjustments and supply pressures as Congress weighs postwar policy. Strong entities include the OPA and the White House, with focus on costs of non controlled commodities like grain and wheat.
Rumors from Nurnberg say the 11 condemned Nazi leaders will be executed in the prison yard, starting tonight with a three hour operation. The list includes Hitler's deputy Hermann Goering and other top officials. preparations and timing remain officially unconfirmed.
Secretary Burkhrardt says official order suspends all induction and physical exams for November and December. Local board lists eight called for Pittsburgh trip on October 21. further eligibles may be examined in November and December unless orders change.
The Pennsylvania Industrial Bankers Association held its ninth institute in New Castle Pa. Yesterday William Yeager of Warren was named president. J J McLaughlin of Kittanning was first vice president with Moyer of TiHols second vice, RGC Hopes secretary and ANC Red treasurer.
Truman blames selfish few for present situation. No meat expected in markets for ten boys. Reaction generally favorable.
President Truman announced a move to scrap price ceilings on meat and to end most wartime controls. OPA head Paul Porter and Agriculture Secretary Clinton Anderson prepared the order, with a formal proclamation expected later. The action aims to relieve shortages, though meat availability may lag about ten days.
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