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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1946
Page
1
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The long running shipping strike intensifies as CIO National Maritime Union plans a mass demonstration in New York and expands walkouts to include vessels under foreign registry. Negotiations collapsed after operators rejected wage demand parity with other unions. President Truman asked for government intervention to secure a contract matching boosts won by AFL mariners.
Newspapers across Pennsylvania launch a coordinated effort to reduce road deaths by promoting safe behavior for motorists pedestrians and cyclists. Led by Stanley W. Cousins publisher of Uniontown and PA publishers association president the drive aims to inform people of hazards promote safer actions and press authorities to enforce laws and necessary new ones.
Twenty four Norwegian seamen were rescued from the stormy Atlantic after the Marit Ts split in half 148 miles off the North Carolina coast. Coast Guard planes and ships searched for 14 or more missing men while survivors were ferried to ships headed for Philadelphia and New York.
In Sharpsburg on Saturday a couple, William Neff, 36, and his wife Genevieve, 93, were seriously wounded after surprising a man they believed to be the thief who had taken their car. Police report the assailant fired a revolver, wounding Neff in the chest and arm and Genevieve in the abdomen. A suspect identified by police was placed under guard as the investigation continued.
Senator Tom Connally urged a truly independent Trieste at the peace conference addressing the Italian commission in Paris. He called for a real state with its own character and strength, rejecting a mere paper entity and warning Yugoslavia and Italy to honor the agreed settlement for peace and security.
The Williams children on a Union City farm were exposed to rat poison. Darlene Willing Williams, nine, died after a relapse following initial illness from the same toxin that killed her elder brother days earlier. Autopsy and lab analysis are pending confirmation.
The four ward areas undergo classification for residential A B C zones and business districts with first and second class designations. An engineer prepared a city map as the board meets to refine classifications and plan public hearings, aiming to advance zoning to a formal vote within two weeks.
London, Sept. 16. Communist leaders charged with conspiracy to organize a breakaway group received an eight day stay of arraignment after Prosecutor Morgan announced he would not run with the case. The defense and London municipal officials agreed to postpone until September 24. Bond was posted for the accused as they remained in custody.
New York bulletin reports easing tensions as major employers offer a working hour reduction and a weekly raise of 40 dollars with union representatives backing a plan. Employers stand firm with a solid front while talks continue between Sheanton and an employers’ committee to resolve the impasse.
Warrett Anewow Mizak, accused in the slaying of Ms pal John Walineks, was ordered held in Warren county jail by Sheriff Tindey awaiting the next criminal court session. State witnesses described the shooting at the Kalinski residence near Blue Eye, with coroner Tweedy noting Mizak claimed self defense.
A late evening blaze swept a farm near Spartansburg destroying a large barn and two smaller outbuildings. Neighbors assisted but could not save the barnyard structures. no livestock were lost. The occupants reported an old car being worked on in the barn at the time. The cause remains under investigation.
DETROIT Sept 16 Rudolph To jseph Soelch 24 a former bodyguard of Herman Goering held by American authorities. He and a woman identified as Joan McBride were in custody after a report they helped escape from a California prisoner of war camp five months ago. The article notes the pair were examined at the Detroit hospital and mentions Mr and Mrs McBride, with ties to the case.
Eminly’s bureau chief Angenh Williams said registration figures for the upcoming November election would be finalized by late today or tonight. He noted a heavy rush of youth signing up and that official counts show Republicans maintaining a lead of about 15 000 in the early tallies.
A westbound Pennsylvania Railroad freight train struck a trailer at a grade crossing in St Marys at 3 50 morning. Glen Johnson of St Marys drove the trailer which was nearly demolished. he escaped injury. The accident caused delays to the passenger train due to the wreck and damage, with damage valued in the thousands.
Pittsburgh area homicide spree over the weekend left three dead and six others injured in western Pennsylvania. Victims include 39 year old Bryce who died in her room after a struggle, and 32 year old Palm nic whose wife was attacked with a beer bottle. Police indicate the assailant remained at large as of the report. An elderly 73 year old man from Pittsburgh died days later from injuries sustained in the violence.
P J Gallagher collector of internal revenue reports ongoing tax checks in Corry. Many units have been examined with penalties enforced. wage earners and others are settling taxes as deputies plan further bank business and lien actions next week.
The Salvation Army launches its annual maintenance fund campaign aiming to raise 5200. Local officers including Adjutant Mrs Wy Ji North and committee members announce a program of religious activities, family services, and emergency aid for veterans and the needy. The organization emphasizes quiet, efficient help without red tape, with headquarters at 21 East Washington Street and campaigns across the area.
Washington observers report Henry Wallace’s conflict with the State Department over future foreign policy speeches. President Truman’s Friday statement aimed to clarify his endorsement, though tensions remain as Wallace seeks a broader, more realistic approach to Russia and wartime policy.
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