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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1946
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes mention pastors, baptism and church life with scattered terms such as pastor, church, bishop, and likely religious roles. Coherent facts are minimal. no identifiable events, dates, or names emerge beyond generic church context.
Washington officials indicated decontrol steps may roll back ceilings on bread breakfast cereals and bakery goods this week while auto prices likely stay capped. Major automakers broadly support restraint though GM requests for a further increase remain under review amid wage-pressures linked to recent UAW action.
Chicago market notes high livestock receipts at terminals with hogs rising in early trading while cattle prices hold steady. Hogs at Chicago near 1 to 1.50 dollars higher. St Louis bids around 25.00 and prices test market. Western markets show 64,500 cattle receipts today with less activity in cattle and sheen sales.
Foreign Minister M. Molojor announced plans to convey a memorandum to the United Nations. The message aims to contribute toward foreign chemical threat reduction and emphasize international collaboration.
Market reports from New Orleans indicate a volatile session with a large price break and subsequent partial recovery. Prices fell to near 200 points below the opening, then recovered with new buying late in the day, but losses remained sizable for growers.
Theodote Tanner of Union City was arrested for driving while intoxicated after a 2:20 am crash at Rolle 6. His LaSalle collided with Dramble’s Dodge, causing about 8800 to 8400 in damage. no injuries. Tanner pleaded guilty, bail set at 500, later posted, and he waived trial awaiting judge.
Chinese Communist and government negotiators meet in Nanking for a last chance peace conference called by Chiang Kai-Shek as fresh clashes erupt. Madame Chiang travels to Formosa after the session. Chou En Lai arrives from Shanhaikwan. Ambassador Leighton Stuart attends as the conference begins with no clear direction.
A nine year old boy was fatally shot by a rifles discharge in Phoenicia Hiding place unverified reports say the accident involved his 6 year old sister and a family member as coroner Bishop and Fay McRanerid investigate. No charges were filed as the case remains under review.
Sherman, county highway official, said nine carloads of construction materials were placed at Cony yards during the week as crews prepare the final phase of the Corry road project. The first layer is complete and the second is progressing rapidly with limestone and heavy oil surface to be laid on the road from Law to New York state end. Officials expect full completion, including grading and berms, before Victory Day.
Berlin voters delivered a sweeping defeat to the Soviet backed Socialist Unity Party in the first free municipal elections in 34 years. With most precincts counted, Social Democrats led the field with 48.7 percent, CDU followed, while SED trailed with about 19 percent. Balloting was heavy and orderly. Continued on Page Five.
UPI reports a brewing industry showdown as AFL and CIO unions brace for a potential nationwide strike. About 300 business agents draft a weeklong brewery boycott across 63 firms under OTO-APL jurisdiction, threatening city bars and restaurants with empty taps. Police brace for unrest as Teamsters and United Mine Workers pledge support to CIO brewery workers amid induced shortages and picket lines.
Democratic challenger John B Rice and Governor Martin clash over state insurance and bonding. Martin says total premiums paid under his administration amount to 813174.25 with related agency commissions of 1349.24 yearly. Taylor denies wrongdoing and calls for probe into campaign activity and postmaster practices in central Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg report states municipal subdivisions in Erie County are eligible for 50 7024% of December 7 payments from motor vehicle funds. Department of Highways allocates 22507. by jurisdiction to cities boroughs townships and second class townships totals include 22518.25 to cities 6147.72 to boroughs 616.99 to first class townships and 1891.73 to second class townships. Payments made through local authorities. detailed reports to follow on Page Six.
Washington January 21 AP pilots employed by Trans World Airlines struck today for higher pay crippling operations over a 29 270 mile system. About 1 400 members of the Airlines Pilots Association are involved. Domestic and trans Atlantic flights were cancelled for a 24 hour period with some planes allowed to complete routes. Picket lines formed at Kansas City maintenance shops raising the possibility other pilots may not cross. The union had demanded salaries up to 1187 43 monthly for first pilots and cited a presidential fact finding board recommendation from last July. TWA reported the board proposed a 7500 to 9000 increase but pilots rejected the recommendations.
About 45 teachers in nearby Rankin borough were scheduled to request sine posts. A spokesperson said the Abelson matter was solely at council level and related to the function of the inquiry.
One person suffered a fractured skull and was admitted to Cory Hospital after a Saturday evening head on collision on Route K two miles east of Corry. A 1936 Ford coupe and a Packard sedan collided on the roadway causing extensive front end damage estimated around 700 dollars plus 40 dollars in other damage. Police planned a state inquiry into the crash.
Fire siren from a car in Roy L Root’s garage at 70 East South Street awakened four neighbors Sunday morning and stopped a blaze in a Chevrolet. Cause unknown though short circuit theories circulate. Firemen extinguished the fire. insurance noted. Another alarm near Spruce Street involved Adolf Sorenson’s vehicle, which veered into a ditch before firefighters saved it.
Unverified reports from Berlin quote U S military officials predicting more bombings in the Stuttgart area amid protests against denazification. Authorities note no injuries, cite possible links to the Schacht trial and previous attacks on a U S jail and denazification board headquarters. The city offers a reward for information.
Corry State Police barracks will relocate from the American Legion Home at 523 North Center to 1107 North Center street. Official word comes after two visits by Lieut. Maroney and approval by Commissioner Wilhelm in Harrisburg. American Legion Post planned remodeling for new accommodations. Mrs Grace Bennink expected to complete purchase from W W Waterhouse today. Treasury report notes October totals with receipts at 110,075,001.59 and expenditures at 85,581,532.86.
In Pittsburgh the 27 day power strike ended as the Night company workers voted 1197 to 797 to arbitrate wage and related issues. About 1.5 million area residents could use full electricity again and repairs began. Rail and bus services returned to normal while hotels and tourism faced earlier losses.
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