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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1946
Page
1
A garbled OCR list shows various items and prices including cattle, beef, eggs, and household goods. Mentions of weights, costs, and suppliers appear with many errors and unclear context, resembling a market or inventory ledger.
Soviet envoy Andrei Vishinsky urged the 21 nation conference to reject Italy's Trieste claims. He defended Yugoslavia's rights to the port and town and said Russia supports the Big Four decision to create a free Trieste while noting political realities may yield a result less than perfect. He warned against excessive justice in political deals.
Sept 5 report from Pittaburgh says a Duqueme Light Company arbitration plan was rejected by the independent union of its employees. The union authorized a strike as soon as possible but postponed pending a deadline set for the strike committee.
London reports indicate the Jewish Agency for Palestine declined an invitation to join the Arab Jewish conference on the Holy Land, delaying opening plans slated for Monday under British auspices. The agency may still attend if conditions are met, and talks with other Jewish leaders continue.
In Warren County court Judge Allison Wade heard the case of George Savko of Columbus charged with accepting stolen goods. Savko pleaded nolo contendere and was ordered to pay court costs and restore the gun property to its owner Baker of Blue Eye. A related juvenile delinquency hearing for Walter Croiel was scheduled before Judge Wade, with Croiel accused of accompanying Clarence Barlett during the gun theft. Erie Railroad invites bids for locomotive and electric switch engines to be built by the American Locomotive Company, financing details noted.
Rail and trucking disruptions halt most shipments into New York City as drivers strike blocks area terminals. The embargo excludes but disturbs coal fuel oil and some essentials and allows shipments destined for other coastal points but not handled in the city.
William Heirens, 17, faces possible life imprisonment as prosecutors near closing arguments in the Chicago murder case. He is expected to be sentenced after pleading guilty to 1049 indictments including the Degnan kidnapping and murders of two women.
Friday and Saturday meat will be available in Corry stores but future supply remains doubtful as packing firms tighten their controls. New OPA ceilings begin Monday while Philadelphia area plants shut down rapidly, signaling continued scarcity and potential price pressures.
The Office of Price Administration plans new ceilings on meat fats and dairy items amid rising costs. Officials warn of broader enforcement and price moves across New York and Chicago as markets show strain. The dairy board will consider milk and butter pricing, with potential hearings deferred.
The Rev H E Sawyer was elected bishop at a special diocesan convention to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Bishop B Pinkney Wroth. Ratification will occur at the triennial Philadelphia conference. Sawyer has served in Utica since 1924 and previously as curate at St Agnes and Trini parishes in New York City.
In Santiago, Gabriel Gonzales Vittela led a leftist surge as Eduardo Criz Coke trailed. The report notes claims of dishonest intent, calls for joint action, and delays as political battle lines sharpen before a crucial session.
In a bid to challenge the Senate War Investigation Committee, Rep Andrew J. May offered to testify in Washington or at Prestonburg Kentucky. A stated aim was to explain his ties to the Glassati munitions operation and address out of pocket expenses he claimed.
A sharp decline in New York Stock Exchange trading over the past two days raises concerns that financing for new issues may be hindered. Analysts cite broad market weakness and caution from underwriters while some deals proceed, including Westinghouse Electric debentures worth 80 million dollars, amid debate over the recession’s impact on future offerings.
Lay delegates and ministers from 224 congregations in northwestern Pennsylvania and New York opened the eighth annual Methodist Conference in Meadville Pennsylvania. A dinner at Rhodes Hall followed the opening sessions at Stone Methodist Church with Dr Premier Meinight delivering a sermon and committee hearings held in the afternoon.
Trans-Luyuty Airlines reports a two engine plane crashed near Pik Nev while en route from New York to San Francisco. Twenty-one passengers and three crew members died. the sole survivor is a two year old boy. A passenger woman died hours after admission to Elko hospital. Captain Campbell of Miami piloted, Co-pilot Leatherman of New York, Stewardess Marjorie Cox of San Francisco among the crew.
William Kelley, age two, was found dead beside the P R R tracks near Titusville at about 5:44 p m by C H Ongley while bicycling along a path parallel to the tracks. Deputy coroner Dr Sonne said the death resulted from an accident by a local switching train while the victim trespassed on road property. body discovered face down west of the south tracks with a damaged left arm. The switching train later moved west with cars. some remained at the site while others were moved to Howard & Beaver on South Monroe Street for pickup. Authorities named engineer Carl Rybbie and train crew from Oil City including conductor Jack Kleean and brakemen J T Dennin and Be We Nuss. Parents in Chester protest school closures as 300 parents march to demand normal classes at Ghoster school. superintendent Herman Frite says upgrades are needed to accommodate upcoming kindergarten intake.
Seamen in New York Harbor join a nationwide strike after the Wage Stabilization Board denies full wage raises. SIU VP John Hawk says ships may be tied up for five days while the union weighs a Tuesday rehearing offer. SUP President Harry Lundeberg calls for reconsideration as picketing begins.
Registrars Miss Lint Stowe and Miss Mary Dempsty report unexpectedly high turnout as more people register to vote in the upcoming election. They note that the current rate far surpasses other registration periods except presidential years, with veterans fewer in number than others.
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