Fragmentary OCR Item About Names and Places
The readable fragments mention persons and places in a uncertain context with missing structure. It references possible locations and actions but lacks a complete narrative or clear event.
09 Apr 1945
Page 1
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1945
Page
1
The readable fragments mention persons and places in a uncertain context with missing structure. It references possible locations and actions but lacks a complete narrative or clear event.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Har Lam Third party, Red miter, Ninth fon to Meer ner, and a school meeting with names like T Lin U State. Contains scattered references to events yesterday and attempts at listing attendees and notes.
The district board in Canton City announced 29 men called up for induction into the armed forces on April 18. The list includes eight from this city and one from Columbus, with others from Gary and various towns. Inductees will report to Union City the morning of April 18 and travel by bus to Pittsburgh for Army Navy or Marine Corps service after pre induction medicals.
Manila reports US forces inflict heavy tolls as General MacArthur announces 6495 Japanese dead and 179 prisoners with Allied air blockades sinking or damaging vast Japan ships. Ground fighting continues in the Philippines, including Mindanao and the Balete Pass near Baguio, with brutal conditions for infantry.
The Aero Supply Mfg Co announced a 12 percent workforce cut at its plant, citing shifts and delivery changes. Management said reductions followed seniority rules under the Aero Lodge agreement with the International Association of Machinists, due to labor surplus in some departments and heavier demand in others.
Senator Vandenberg urges an immediate public announcement of any advance decisions by the eight US delegates to the San Francisco UN conference. He seeks a statement including a provision to work toward justice and to oppose violations of the Atlantic Charter, while delaying disclosure of any agreements until a full American program is ready.
CoH. Geiger was reported seriously injured and confined to his East Smith street home after a minor crash Thursday morning. He was struck by a North Center street truck driven by a woman and aided by the driver to Dr. Kibler’s office where a severe knee bruise was treated. He remains shocked with heart pain and bruises. the driver’s identity and license number were not disclosed.
RAF heavy bombers attacked Slohm Voss submarine yards in Hamburg and the Lutuckendorf oil plant near Leipzig while Mosquitoes bombed Berlin. US Eighth Air Force also struck 11 targets between Berlin and Nurnberg as raids continued. In China, Japanese columns retreated in Honan after losses near Shensi. In the Philippines, 3,170 American and British nationals left aboard transports and hospital ships.
A local group formed by Aero plant employees and workers from Raymond Corry Jamestown Ajax plants, with Erie attorney oversight, vows to oppose wage garnishment over 13 and 14 year old school tax accounts. Frank Gravino named to collect billing cards from protesters for counsel. An Erie attorney warned against garnishment and suggested counter action, including investigation into why tax books for two years were withheld from the school district.
On Okinawa the Japanese mounted a fierce counteroffensive from caves and pillboxes as U S troops pressed toward Naha and Yonabaru air fields. Ground resistance, air assaults, and bombardments continued with Yamato and other ships in reserve while U S infantry advanced toward Nakagasu Bay as fighting spread across the southern part of the island.
Washington announces the United States has resumed normal diplomatic relations with Argentina at noon eastern wartime. Secretary of State Stettinius said the action followed the Inter-American conference in Mexico City with 19 other American republics and declined to discuss invitation or future limits.
Mrs Mae Schildecker longtime Cory resident and former Miss Mae Wightman died in Pittsburgh. She is survived by her husband Dr Charles B Schildecker their daughter and two sons one son in the Army. News of her death comes as a shock to Cory friends.
Paris dispatch reports Ninth Army and Allied forces pushing German defenses toward the Elbe and Weser lines. American and British troops breakthrough near Essen, Bremen, and Hannover with multiple cities captured or threatened, while forces seal off German Army Group. Treasury figures show April receipts and expenditures. debt and patriotism funds noted.
Pennsylvanian voters rush to file petitions for municipal primary ballots with deadlines near noon. Mayoral candidates include Bianteth Hepler and John Cullen on the Republican side, while Elmer Kincaid contemplates a bid opposing Enley. Only one woman, HOOK, appears for City Council, with several other positions awaiting petitions.
Police recovered a rifle stolen from a young man in military service at Findley Lake. Two youths, a Corry boy and a Meadville companion, were questioned after sightings near properties. The Meadville youth was located and the weapon returned. no prosecution definite yet.
Corry Mayor Frank E Hepler urges all organizations and citizens to join the United National Clothing Collection on April 22. A station is set at the Holling Company plant with door-to-door calls to collect used clothing, shoes, and bedding for overseas relief.
Washington report says legislators may repeal the $5 automobile use tax before car owners must buy new vehicles. Republican and congressional sources suggest quick action to remove the nuisance levy that irritates motorists.
After weekend ballots, 8 000 plus miners voted to return to work, easing production declines at Frick Coke and Jones & Laughlin Steel. Operators reported 60 to 80 percent output across several mines as unions and companies discuss new contracts amid broader industry stoppages.
Allied forces report the fifth closing on Massa in Italy with Monte Belvedere capture and progress near Monte Folgorico and Porta. The 442nd Regiment and 92nd Division led the advance clearing pockets and pushing toward Spezia as Japanese American troops spearhead the attack. Aged Civil War veteran Henry Mack dies in Minneapolis at 108.
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