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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1945
Page
1
A fragmentary inventory lists farm equipment and supplies including DeLaval vats range tools lime fence materials and various hardware. The note mentions prices and quantities and references locations in Beoulen and York along with several vendor codes and product types.
New York faces widespread paralysis as strikes spread through elevator work and the clothing trade. Federal negotiators resume talks to end the oil strike while secrecy surrounds auto industry conferences.
Associated Press reports a nationwide wave of labor disputes with 350000 idle workers and a major strike in New York City disrupting the garment district. CIO and AFL actions ripple across states as Detroit talks with Chrysler stall and Pacific Northwest lumber labor widens.
Associated Press reports Gent Eisenhower era policy notes 50,000 to 64,000 Germans in the American military government zone, with expectations the number will rise until 19,000. Washington debate on tax reductions sees House Ways and Means Committee push for no tax cuts now, preferring excise levies. North China attacks Japanese amid disarmament efforts, and Navy may keep a point system for discharges though possible reductions in release points.
The OPA filed a federal suit seeking 31,500 in damages from United Oil Manufacturing of Erie for alleged violations of price regulations in Detroit product sales. An injunction was sought against Keystone Construction Meniville to compel filing a main price list for its business supplying or building equipment.
James Carlin administrator of Heer for OPA in the Erie district announces the Corry Ration Board will suspend completely by October 3. The action folds in Nort Hast and Girard offices with all county offices consolidated under the Erie War Pace and Rationing Board. Remaining Corry staff in the Ajax building may transfer to the state Erie office if willing.
Heavy rains delay city construction at the Raymond plant site delaying excavation for the new building and the Columbus avenue widening and resurfacing. Pumps operate to clear water while power equipment is moved to higher levels and Baldwin Brothers resumes concrete base work as weather improves.
Two men, Ewing and Corin, held at Union City jail after a car crashed into two homes on Mill Village and Titusville roads, injuring a passenger and causing about 800 in damages. Rod ney Smith of Mill Village was with them. all were taken to Union City Hospital, with one woman in shock.
General Eisenhower summoned General Patton to report on Nazi officials in Bavaria as he enforces removing Nazis from public office. Lt. Gen. Walter B. Smith said no modification to the order will be allowed despite Patton's remark that Nazism could be like any political party. Smith added a wait-and-see response to questions about Bavarian offices.
In Saigon on September 26, Annamites attacked the city center as fires swept Saigon’s largest market. The unrest involved looting, arson, and claims the Annamites stole fire engines. British troops arrived to assist after reports of kidnappings, including a former prisoner of war. The fighting persisted into a third day, with casualties and disruption of food supplies as residents faced shortages.
The State Department released a Roosevelt policy declaration stating there is no place in the community of nations for Franco's government in Spain. The policy was outlined in a letter from the late President to Ambassador Norman Armour, sent after Armour's Madrid visit last March.
Warren September 26 The Carver House the oldest hotel along Route 6 erected in 1849 was sold at auction yesterday afternoon for 104000 to Melvin Annierson of this city in settlement of the estate of the late Alfred Schellname
A fire at the Thompson-Duban maple products plant on East Whitilawbon avenue started in the engine room and was kept from spreading by the sprinkler system. Firemen, aided by First and Second Ward trucks, contained the blaze quickly with losses estimated between 500 and 1000 dollars. owners suspect a faulty wire caused the incident.
Washington Sept 26 The Office of Price Administration said chances of a six to seven percent cut in clothing prices are virtually gone as price controls persist The agency acknowledged new price increases for cotton towels fish diapers shirts and nightwear noting manufacturers may be able to produce fewer low priced garments this year under existing terms.
Lt. Col. P. S. Devereux, celebrated Marine hero of Wake Island, arrived home in Washington with his four year absence ending in Japanese prison camps. He embraced his young son Paddy in a joyful reunion as the slender officer stepped off the train. Paddy clung to his father with tears of relief and pride.
London dispatch notes a reduced tension at a council of major powers as US and UK officials pursue a shared stance on Hungary and the Hungarian government. Talks expected to continue into Friday with emphasis on Soviet influence and Mediterranean strategy, while Byrnes prepares envoys for Pacific questions.
Reports indicate Corry residents received appeals from an Erie address asking for gifts with promises of a charter membership certificate. Investigations begin as authorities probe the sender identified as Pehowshin nf he Kindly Hearts amid prior similar action. The East Sixth Street address 11 Bele is listed on the material received through local units.
Two men drowned when a stall boat capsized at the mouth of Bile Creek in Lake Erie during a dawn fishing trip. Samuel Hannah, about 40, co-owner of a hardware store and wood shop, was recovered three hours after the accident. Howard Ridder remains missing as Coast Guardsmen search.
President Truman declared that any swing to isolationism would ruin the United States. He spoke at a news conference outlining plans for Japan’s postwar status, an Allied council in Japan, and U S positions on the atomic bomb and Big Three talks.
Guy Rogers purchased the three story Uyeiele block on First Avenue after a deal completed yesterday with Paul Spiesenun. The building at West South Street and Pizet Avenue will host a plumbing and rooting business moving from its former site. The second floor becomes a living area, while the third floor is used for storage and the first floor houses a former prune shop now repurposed as a used furniture outlet. The new owner plans extensive improvements to revitalize the block.
A report via state police teletype said Avitay Bacon, a Union City youth who had escaped detention, was taken into custody at Hornell New York. He boasted of not assaulting a state trooper at Union City. Held for court on assault and battery charges, he escaped during a home visit for clothing, vanished into nearby woods, and Union City authorities seek to return him for additional charges.
Unconfirmed reports say Emperor Hirohito may meet General MacArthur at the U S embassy as occupation authorities strip Japanese units of gear. Allied directives call for turning over war materiel to impoverished civilians for memorials amid winter risk.
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