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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1946
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text details a sale item involving a cow with calves and associated figures. Names, places, and precise context are unclear due to corrupted text. The readable segment references cattle, a date-like entry and a market setting, suggesting a livestock sale notice in a historical column.
Swarthmore reports that O John Rogge, assistant AG, described a Nazi backed scheme to defeat Roosevelt in 1940 by having John L Lewis oppose him. Goering, Hertsler, and oil promoter Davis figured in talks. Davis claimed Lewis could sway elections via German influence and oil interests. The account, drawn from captured documents and interviews, sparked varied reactions as officials weighed the authenticity and implications.
Associated Prony reports New York City faces a potential embargo on express shipments to New England after a general strike clogged express terminals. Perishables and medicine may still move. other cargo stays put until conditions clear.
Nuernberg November 23 Col B C Andrus of the Nuernberg prison command said the mystery of Hermann Goering's death by his own action last week may be cleared today with a public announcement by J S Amy, the board investigator. The board planned to disclose the three notes Goering left behind after swallowing cyanide two hours before his scheduled execution. One note to Andrus contained clues about how Goering obtained the poison and slipped it past guards, while the other two were said to address Frau Emmy Goering and the German people. The report also notes British rejection of Brant Vo Papen's request to enter the British occupation zone.
Washington reports Secretary Byrnes announced limits on American financial aid, saying future loans will go to friendly nations that do not attack U S economic policy. Russia Czernowstovakia and Poland face scrutiny as loan requests total 850 million dollars.
Barach opens Home Furniture Co in city at 13 South Center Street tomorrow morning. Harry Birady owner operates the store featuring remodeled showroom with florissant lighting and daylight display for prospective buyers. An exclusive line of unholstered merchandise with a new spring construction will be offered, with Barach formerly connected to Leed’s shop and Home Furniture Co in Corry.
Reports state the Earl Gilley Farm test well south of Corry near Corry was halted after reaching about 800 feet. Residents and landowners watched as the drilling paused amid questions about future wells and projected depths.
In East Hampton Connecticut a home blaze killed eleven people including eight children and a granddaughter. State Police identified victims as Mrs Edward Nelson and several Nelson and Yeltema family members. Only survivor was Edward Clark. Police cited a heater as the likely cause and noted the fire trapped occupants near a doorway by a bedroom.
A group of Estonian retirees sailed from Sweden to Miami in a tiny fishing boat and were detained by U S immigration authorities. They faced possible deportation to Sweden or a detention arrangement as officials determined their status and future action.
Delegates arrive by plane, train, and ship for the United Nations first day events in New York. President Truman is set to address the assembly as Belgium Foreign Minister Paul-Henri Spaak and Assembly President take positions to open proceedings.
State patrol reports nearly doubling auto accidents in the first ten months of 1946 versus 1945. From January through October 23 officers logged a surge in crashes, with about 78 injured and 45 wrecks reviewed in the period, many tied to out of state drivers. Deaths rose and month by month counts show January, March, April and October with five collisions each.
National Affairs Director of the U S Chamber of Commerce will speak at the Commerce Club in Ferrisburg next Tuesday noon. Weller outlines a plan for citizen involvement to influence legislation and a letter writing campaign to inform and mobilize residents.
In heavy fog an elevated express train collided with another at the 7th Street station on the South Side of Chicago. About 270 injured, around 10 seriously, as crowds jammed platforms delaying aid. ambulances and fire crews overwhelmed the 47th Street area and traffic redirected. Police reported 1,500 to 1,600 passengers were aboard the two trains.
Night operations report no violators as juveniles under 16 were off streets by 9 30. Police say venues complied and will prosecute any violators. fines start at 10 dollars, escalating with repeat offenses. Officers anticipate fewer delinquencies and vandalism ahead of Halloween.
Washington telegraph reports the Office of Price Administration ends wartime price controls on all foods and beverages except sugar and syrup. The agency also lifts restrictions on restaurant sales and diversions, with inspectors set to enforce the new framework as prices normalize.
The Ajax Works begins assembling new pumping engines at the West Washington street plant. Production is set to start within ten days as a steel building expands, boosting employment with hundreds more hires expected. Completion targets include pre-fabricated structure by Rogers Steel and occupancy by November 15, amid postwar expansion plans.
London reports 38 men killed and 45 injured after explosions damaged two British destroyers off the Albanian coast near Corfu. The Saumarez reportedly hit a mine, the Volage was damaged while towing the Saumarez. Both ships reached Corfu. an Admiralty board will investigate.
A Worcester County murder trial faced weather delays as jurors were summoned to return a first degree murder verdict. The proceedings earlier involved testimony from a tavern keeper and a poultry buyer, with the state building its case against Vernet.
John L. Lewis intensified pressure on the federally operated soft coal industry, issuing a sharp ultimatum to Secretary of the Interior Krug and demanding a November 1 meeting in Washington. He warned that failure to agree could trigger a walkout by his 409,000 soft coal miners and threaten broader labor actions affecting Pennsylvania’s 75,000 hard coal miners.
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