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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1946
Page
1
Readable lines show commodity prices, sacks and boxes, livestock notes, and rail front issues. Mentions include salable goods, tomatoes or salts, and prices like 2.60, 4.00 15.00, with references to cows, calves, rails, and front market terms.
An Allied four power council debated examining the brains of Nazi leaders for clues but vetoed the idea. Goering and other condemned Nazis were cremated in secrecy with ashes scattered, to prevent fanatics or desecration, while church officials questioned approval of cremation.
Anil of wet leaves on North Center Street led to a car crash on West Irving Street after 11 am today. John Mead and four passengers escaped serious injury though the vehicle and a utility pole were damaged. officers expect damages to total several hundred dollars.
A three man committee appointed by Mayor Kinley finished updating Board of Health regulations. Fire zone revisions were tabled until after the zoning ordinance passes to avoid overlap. Health Officer Flanigan noted additions align with post 1914 changes and adoption is expected after the zoning measures proceed.
In Williamsport Pennsylvania a car fire killed Mrs Helo Frey 26 and her two children aged three and 18 months. A passing truck driver found the running vehicle with carbon monoxide fumes. Husband and father Merman Frey is described as despondent. The driver is Dein Frits of Venrin Linda. The incident occurred about 9:30 p.m. on the Montgomery Pike route.
In a controversial case at Norrietown, Allen W. Black was sentenced to death for the highway murder of Joseph Wien. The 21 year old, a Phoenixville worker, faced execution by the electric chair after a trial before Judge WG Knight. The verdict drew strong reactions from the crowd.
Secretary of State James Byrnes prepared a nationwide address to respond to criticisms of U.S. foreign policy by former Secretary of Commerce Henry Wallace. The broadcast planned for 10 p.m. aimed to counter Wallace by asserting a firm stance toward Russia and defending American policy.
Commanding Officer Donald Sears announced Company A is 1/4 of the federal quota with three new enlistees Robert Guth Paul Guth and Ben Wilkins joining the reorganized unit. The armory site on East Washington Street will host sports and events and a basketball team may form if enough enlist. Local posts BPO Ellis Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion contributed funds to aid recruitment.
State Police investigators probe a cattle theft ring after a nine month Holstein heifer from R D 8 Union City was found slaughtered near a pasture less than a mile from the farmer’s home. The calf valued at 40 dollars, with nine other cattle pastured nearby, signals suspected raids tied to earlier regional meat theft cases amid a recent shortage.
Fire destroyed a wooden seminary building west of Albany as flames raced through the attic. Seventeen students twelve priests and three brothers were inside when the blaze broke out. extensive library damage reported. The structure, formerly Helderber Inn, measured about 151 by 75 feet and housed Father Besnard Reilly M a superior of the seminary.
War Assets Administration proceeds with its own plan to dispose of the 145,800,000 inch pipelines from Texas to the East Coast amid interagency opposition. Bids will be reviewed by a government board after scrapping the special advisory council idea. The lines may be restored for petroleum use or converted to natural gas, with the 24 inch Longview to East Texas line and the Texas Gulf Coast to New York corridor costing about 78.5 and 87.0 million dollars respectively.
Harrisburg Oct 18 Judge William M Aargest Dauphin County grants Public Utility Commission 20 days to answer mandamus suit filed by Philadelphia Taxi Association seeking immediate action on permit to operate calls in Philadelphia. Court noted the applicant began November 1 189 and ended March 14 1946, asserting the commission has failed to publish and publish notices since conclusion of hearings.
Wellington Whiteley district GLP official says the new mill will be in operation by March 1 next year if no delays. The project, planned on Pennsylvania Avenue, includes railroad siding access and grinding of home crown grains. Existing Cony Co op F Service operations remain unchanged while a larger mill enables increased grinding capacity.
National markets show a general decline in food and commodity prices with some recoveries. Chicago hogs rose from yesterday’s drop, cattle and sheep improved slightly, and corn and oats fluctuated as futures drifted lower. New York cotton futures rose but gagged by midday, while livestock receipts remained heavy and whey prices fell.
Industrial spokesman warns National Electric Products Corp production slashed by a 25 day strike, with 2 100 workers at stake. Mueller of Duquesne Light to testify before House committee in Washington Monday as heat and water return to downtown buildings after AFL picket tensions.
Three former service members filed a $1.1 million federal suit against Consolidated States Aircraft Corp and several individuals. They allege serious injuries from a naval aircraft mishap during Army and Navy service flights in Hawaii and California. Plaintiffs include Harry O. Thvery of Philadelphia and Donald Mitchell of Cambridge Springs. Defendants named include R. Patrick of Tulare and crew chiefs Harley E. Mart and Harry L. Janek. The case contends negligent operation and improper equipment contributed to the incident.
AP Bulletins report mixed items from Chiang Kai-shek truce talks and U S. price office notices. Chiang’s offer referenced, details scarce, and embassy at New York awaiting further broadcasts. Mantua reports 400 Nukhatahrp guerre seized Pantabangsa and ousted officials in Nueva Feiju province. Eisenhower test by Blane slated after Yam inspection tour in the European theater.
The FBI opened an inquiry into alleged vote irregularities in the August Democratic primary in Missouri's Fifth District near President Truman's home area. The St. Louis Star collected files from 36 staffers and 0,000 interviews, citing poll irregularities and photos of alleged voter accommodations as part of the case.
The Army outlines discharge of 435000 officers and enlisted men by year end as part of payroll limits. Strength stood at 1745000 on September 5 and may dip to about 1070000 by June next year, with 6700 wartime officers to be released and others in merchant service to be reassigned.
Washington reports November 1 as the deadline to scrap most wartime price ceilings, with foods and many commodities freed earlier. Mexical cattle embargo lifts as 500000 head move toward fattening ranges, while autos and housing controls face broad cuts. Inflation fears grow as markets react to decontrol plans and the impending wage standards debate.
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