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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1946
Page
1
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New federal order, effective November 1, restricts lumber sales by Corry mills. A portion of all lumber must be reserved and sold only to contractors or HH priority buyers for veteran housing. Hardwood mills may withhold up to 25 percent for hardwood flooring and 75 percent for specified uses, risking shutdown and layoff of workers.
The State Board of Public Assistance raises monthly food and clothing allowances for aid recipients in Pennsylvania. Beginning this week most checks after October 1 will reflect increases for aid to dependent children general assistance and food aid with food payments rising to 3.26 for single persons and up to 91 for large families. Clothing allowances for school age children increase by 1 per month. The measure raises total public assistance by about 970,000, with most changes for existing recipients after personal interviews to review income. Total recipient counts for the week ending October show 2510 in public aid records, with 484 in various programs including old age pensions and dependent child cases.
Former WAC Captain Kathleen Nash Durant found guilty by a military court of stealing jewels worth 1.5 million dollars from Kroner Castle. She received five years hard labor and an honorable discharge. Durant's husband Col. Jack Durant and others face trial for complicity. Durant showed emotion as the verdict was read. defense claimed she was made a scapegoat for looting by American soldiers in occupied Germany.
Washington, Sept 30. Chairman Rey L. Thompson of the Price Decentral Board said price controls will be a long way toward bowing out within six months as production rises. He cited a 70 percent rise since March in overall output with large gains in washing machines, vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, electric irons, ranges, and more. He warned gaps exist but pipelines are filling quickly. He noted New Orleans bankers see similar progress, and suggested meat price controls may linger. He warned meat and dairy supplies remain tight relative to demand even as production above prewar levels continues.
General Douglas MacArthur dismisses rumors of presidential ambitions and clarifies he has no intention to enter U.S. politics while directing postwar duties in Tokyo. Reports had hinted at a potential run by Representative A. L. Miller in the AO15 campaign, but MacArthur emphasizes his focus on the occupation and Allied responsibilities.
Federal conciliators in Pittsburgh urge immediate talks between Duquesne Light Co and the independent union of 3,500 workers to settle the ongoing power dispute. City residents face limited power and water supplies amid transit shutdowns, with Mayor Bayne urging calm while awaiting a broader solution.
Coroner Warren W Wood announced a further probe into the phosphorus poisoning deaths of Ceril Williams aged 4 and Darlene Williams aged 2 near Union City. District Attorney Damian McLanehilin continues the investigation to determine negligence or improper property handling at the time and place of exposure.
Navy Secretary Forrestal announced that the United States will keep forces in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean to back U.S. policies. The plan includes cruisers destroyers and support vessels to protect American interests and back allied operations during the war.
Paris Sept 30 The Balkans economic commission backed a declaration for Danube navigation freedom into peace treaties with Balkan states despite Russian objections The move supported by the United States and Britain would bind Romania to ensure river freedom within six months of treaty effect Vanenberg led the U S campaign drawing British support amid Yugoslav and Russian opposition
Pittsburgh Sept 20 The Pirates announce the appointment of Billy Herman as manager succeeding Frank McKinney. Herman, a former Braves infielder, will guide regular players including Bob Elliott Hans Camilli and Billy Herman’s staff. The club lists Bill Winteman, Dimer Sinleton and Staniny Wenisely among players.
Washington reports the Truculent Turtle, a two engine Lockheed patrol plane, is on schedule across the Pacific. It averages 218 miles per hour and carries four officers and a baby kangaroo, expected to reach Seattle area around 1 p.m. EST. In Manila, an uniden tified gunmen killed one American soldier and wounded another at Fort McNelly. Paris campaigns heat up over a proposed constitution condemned by De Gaulle. US protests Yugoslavia for disregarding Allied military regulations in Trieste and spreading propaganda.
Andrew Mizak former Ene resident and self confessed slayer of John Ku was denied bail by Judge Allison Wade at Warren county court on Saturday. Prosecution argued continued risk and flight concerns while defense noted lack of prior violent history. bail denial follows police accounts and evolving statements as investigators gather details from Mizak and witnesses.
Commanding Officer Donald Sears appealed to the Veterans of Foreign Wars group to aid a recruiting drive for Company A of the reorganized National Guard as federal recognition deadline nears. A committee was formed to study possible financial support, with a report due at the next Building Committee meeting.
Sept 30 Trieste reports say civilians identified as Yugoslav station communists ambushed and stoned U S soldiers. Pfc Raymond L Rowe of Alabama hospitalized and several others bruised, including Pvt Jerome Gurgde of Shamokin. Police arrested two suspects. Also a fatal bicycle crash in nearby Cambridge.
Arthur ran woumy siven from the Washington offices of the Civil Production Adwlnistra Hon nuliee ju ve wlTweh boa dike wouuel for permission 1 continue 'is restaurant building replacing the South Center street dining car hau bron denied. Tie appeal was Hled one time 4go ald Was Hlip potted vy endorsements from city officials and others but the word arriving today indicates that the onder Tom the CPA which stopped work on the cipil bulging many weeks up, is to stand.
A year old Erie youth was accidentally shot in the chest while on a farm nine miles south of the city. He had been repairing a flat tire when he fumbled a home made .22 pistol and it discharged. He was transported to Corry Hospital for surgery to remove the bullet. The weapon had been fashioned from a weapon stock and previously used on the same farm.
Washington and San Francisco negotiators rush to avert a nationwide shipping strike set to begin at midnight. Contracts for all three unions expire this hour, threatening widespread disruption after a previous 17 day walkout in September. Talks focus on wage boosts, security guarantees, and safety terms as the deadline nears with no clear settlement.
Final verdicts and individual sentences will be announced tomorrow. Three Nazi organizations are acquitted.
Sept 28 The International Jury Tribunal outlined at length that aggressive war is a supreme crime and that conspiracies existed to wage it. It indicated 22 Nazi leaders would likely be convicted on war crimes charges as the 100,000 word judgment was read, with final verdicts and sentences due tomorrow.
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