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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1946
Page
1
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A fragmented OCR shows a petition related to Amy Salistae Mortage in Erie County. The text references a mortgage and building plans, a sale venue, and a court action with parties such as Eric, the sheriff, and Corry. It notes a beginning point and measurements along a line and mentions a pending appearance and court motion.
News from New York reports continued stalemate as CIO pickets ease but no agreement reached between ship operators and NMU. CNA efforts focus on resuming negotiations, with picketing restricted to specific vessels and broad industry impact mapped across Atlantic ports.
New York readers report the steel industry faces six months to meet demand as shortages persist. The McGraw-Hree metal market paper notes consumers already receive steel above prewar levels, but deliveries will overwhelm mills into next spring. Major need centers on sheets and HI products with unfilled orders rising. scrap shortages persist and output tops the highest since June.
Belgrade reports Archbishop Alofiu Stepinac, leader of the Catholic Church in Yugoslavia, has been taken into custody in Zagreb on charges of crimes against the people. The action follows testimony in a trial of 18 people, including 12 priests, linked to the Ustachi and anti-government Crusaders.
Corry Water Supply Company stated no shortage is expected as nearby cities face severe shortages. North Corry pumping station wells nearly normal and one new well attached to the system now supplies a large portion. The reservoir south of the city remains at capacity and no restrictions are planned while a second new well nears service. Jamestown faces weeks of restriction. Titusville reports low wells and Meadville plans school closure as a dry well runs dry. Farmers around Corry report scarce water, with cattle hauled to find water.
Autoona Pa Sept 18 Police report John Aurandt 45 held for questioning in the shotgun death of his fiancée and housekeeper Naomi Siders 45 at their apartment Monday. Officers found Mrs Siders slain with a chest wound and Aurandt intoxicated in another room. World War II veteran Aurandt was taken for questioning as investigation continued.
The Paris peace conference heated over Henry Wallace’s demand for a U S Soviet atomic treaty. Britain pushes to ban production of atomic bombs and fission weapons. Bulgaria resists and stalls action as the military commission weighs Italian and Hungarian treaty pending decisions. The issue intensifies after Wallace’s energy letter and Trumponic wording are seen.
AP bulletins report hotel and restaurant associations plan to test OPA rollback actions to June 30 levels, warning that more closures could follow as ceilings seen rising. In New York Joe Louis weighed in with a wider margin over Mauriella in Yankee Stadium title bout setup. Parallel reports note food trucks stranded by strikes and AFL Teamster pacts. Paris seals truce limits while Berlin papers raise U.S. policy concerns over Henry Wallace remarks.
The Pennsylvania unemployment and veterans benefit program reports nearly 250 million dollars distributed from the state unemployment fund and the GI Bill of Rights payments through August 14, 1945. About 101.5 million went to jobless workers, 147.9 million to veterans via federal and state funds, leaving a balance of roughly 83.3 million as of September 10. The wartime disbursement totals reflect postwar payments and the evolving balance as the program continued.
State Game Commission arrests report two Pittsfield men caught killing a young deer out of season near Davey Mi joup. They pleaded guilty to illegal hunting and were fined about $100 each. one was jailed in Warren. The incident follows growing concerns over off season poaching and meat shortages.
Harrisburg reports the State Pardons Board rejected clemency for Corinne Syes a 29 year old Philadelphia housemaid sentenced for first degree murder of Mrs Fred Wodlinger. Awaiting Governor Martins reprieve action in the week of September while clemency options focus on commuting the term to imprisonment. The record notes the sensational case with prior execution threats and the board’s denial.
In Shaler township a seaplane piloted by Horey Hotton of West War vanished from control while overhead his home yesterday. The aircraft stalled and its wings collapsed. Local residents, including Hotton, sustained injuries. the exact number of wounded remains unclear. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities investigate the incident.
A new prescription drug store opens Thursday in Rochester. The business, owned by Astiold Sen soi of Beale University of Buffalo, will be the city’s only large establishment devoted entirely to pharmaceutical supplies and the impounding of prescriptions. The remodeled store features birdseye maple finishes, fluorescent lighting, and a dedicated preparation section with a large display of home medical items. The operation is managed within the drug prescription department.
In Corry the Republican registration edge appears strong with about 3 266 total voters 2 060 GOP aligned and 1 229 registered with the Democrats amid participation across parties. Countywide figures show GOP gains while Democrat totals trail and independent and no party preference segments register in the mix.
MUROG Calit Sept 16 The Army's jet plane set a new American speed record and briefly displaced the world mark held by a British craft. An official SPH Thunderjet was timed at 619 miles and held for the most part, with efforts to beat the mark later this month by Britain.
Bradford Pa Sept 14 a gasoline line fire from a broker oil line along Tunn Creek in Hyewestam section swept six houses and two gates, damaged a garage and car. Firemen battled for three hours as residents fled, with City Fireman Sidney Hui and Councilman Edward M Biller nearby. Cause under investigation, line owned by Bradford Transit Co damaged in dredging operations.
Corry plans a Republican delegation to attend a dinner in Erie hosted by state officials. The event is linked to the upcoming November election cycle and underscores party activity in the region.
Local business notices urge flag display Friday during Governor Edwyn Maplin’s party visit. The official delegation, led by state Republican leaders, will dine at the Masonic Temple in Corry, with a large reception and a tour of Erie County planned before a major rally. The Corry group departs Friday after the reception. a reception at Hotel Corry precedes the Erie stop. In other news, a 13 year old boy held for juvenile court after confessing to burglary across more than fifty homes in the last year.
North East District Court opened five additional criminal cases during a session. One defendant, Harry Jones of North East, received one year probation from Judge Robert Mt. Gitsen for an unrelated charge. The case involved several indirections and dismissals amid defense objections and evidentiary disputes. The Ford Cox Company of Uniontown faced a civil fine of 890 dollars plus costs for overtime violations and improper records as overseen by the Department of Labor. Government witnesses testified while Judge Gourley promised further proceedings on civil claims against Gunchine Packing Corp. and related parties.
Washington dispatch reports President Truman demanded Henry Wallace quit discussing American foreign policy or quit the cabinet. Wallace’s public letter urging policy moves and a pledge to dismantle atomic bombs triggered fear of a pro appeasement stance and a cabinet showdown over U S relations with the Soviet Union.
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