20 Apr 1945
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1945
Page
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Fragmented OCR text describes a profit dispute involving an individual and a business interest with references to ownership and an armed incident. Limited readable details mention percentages and vague financial stakes amid unclear names and places.
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Allied forces launch a powerful offensive on Okinawa with shelling and naval support. U.S. 3rd Division and other units press against deeply fortified Japanese lines, aiming for breakthroughs across southern positions near Nahm. Commanders caution that progress is slow amid rugged terrain and entrenched defenses while noting initial gains near Machilinto village.
The damage actions from injuries to Jo Ann Ryan of Union City and Gladys Pieper of R D 3 Corry were settled. Judge Evans approved a total judgment of 3700 for Pieper and her parents, and 9,698 to the victim with 718 to her parents plus 400 for medical expenses. Harold Leroy Grane Cranesville was the driver. Ryan settled out of court for about 3,000. Both women recovered from injuries after weeks in Erie hospital and home care in Union City and near Corry.
Bulletin from Sweetwater Texas reports an Army transport plane crash three miles southeast of town. An Army intelligence officer says 20 bodies recovered, plane burned, wreckage scattered over a considerable area. Separate dispatches from London note Berlin theater fighting near Hangelsberge forest and a broad air assault with over 4,000 American warplanes sweeping occupied Germany from Berlin toward Prague and Munich.
American troops seized Ona and Bulabao islands, placing forces within 25 miles of Borneo. Caribao in Manila Bay was captured, reducing Japanese numbers to 400 to 600 in the area. MacArthur reported fierce Japanese counterattacks in Luzon repulsed, with Mindanao advances and Allied air and sea actions near Formosa and along routes to Borneo.
Allies report three mile advance by Eighth Army capturing Portomaggiore and Portoverara near Mortara, as British forces seize Argenta Gap. Fifth Army moves along Highway 65 toward Planora and Bologna, reaching Canal Bolognese while Fifth Army drives to Portoverrata and Canale Diversivo amid Lower Po valley barriers.
Moscow confirms report that Strausberg ten miles from the city is threatened as firm bridgeheads are established over the Oder and Neisse rivers. Germans say a decisive battle of war is being fought nearby.
German reports say counterattacks are underway south of Frankfurt and near Seelow and Wriesen as Soviet forces push toward Berlin. Moscow confirmed bridgeheads west of the Oder and Neisse, with Red Army crossing the Oder east of Berlin and advancing toward the capital, claiming major tank battles and heavy losses on both sides.
Washington April 20 The government ordered lower garments prices while approving wage increases for textile workers. Economic Stabilizer Davis fixed a five cent floor and a four cent hourly rise for about 60,000 workers in 54 mills. OPA instructed apparel makers to cut rates to about 194 percent, trimming retail prices by about six percent.
President Truman moves cautiously into Franklin D Roosevelt’s seat on the council of highest Allied military strategy. His influence is expected to shape Pacific decisions and wartime planning as the Allies consider postwar aims and possible joint commands for Tokyo and Japan blockade strategies.
Frank Bromley Jr appeared in Erie County Court as his lawyers sought to keep him in the Erie jail until he is indicted for the Wilkinson murder. Judge Byars approved the request, delaying transfer to Western Penitentiary and aiming to hold hearings with defense conferences. The Wilkinson murder case will be considered by the grand jury, with a possible postponement of the trial to the September term.
Three agents from the district enforcement division visited Corry to check all stores handling meat and local slaughterers in the district. Rumors circulated about possible large sales and rationing issues, but details remain undisclosed pending potential prosecutions. Slaughtering establishments near Spring Creek and other towns were also visited and operators interviewed. It is unclear if the visitors are the previously announced local inquiry group or Erie office staff.
Allied and enemy radio reports claim Soviet forces broke toward Berlin, reaching the outskirts and pushing toward key suburbs. Tensions rise as Soviet and American advances press Berlin from multiple fronts, with German broadcasts noting significant bridgeheads and contested zones near the capital.
The Associated Press reports April 20 that smaller nations seek binding territorial guarantees within a future world peace body. They want definitions of aggression and a role for sanctions, potentially giving the league authority to deploy armed forces. Britain, the United States, Mexico, and others discuss expanding decision making in peace and war, amid pushback against the Jumbarton Oaks plan.
Treasury report from Washington shows receipts of 88,495,267.63 dollars and expenditures of 265, net balance of 12,463,189. The report notes a net increase over the previous day and provides figures to indicate the daily financial position.
Four candidates vie for the Republican primary nomination with Aion over J Pieman on the ticket. One candidate received word of ballooning costs on a voting machine issue. Thomas Barker leads the draw for Disrarter Attorney, with Lathan and Tomth also mentioned. Owen Burns runs unopposed for the district nomination.
Grand jury will hear the Marty Dey case stemming from a gambling game at Brewer place on West Main Street with $1900 allegedly involved. Witnesses include John Howlett and Ted Dey. trial possible next month if indictment is returned. Also scheduled are cases against John Brown Jr for auto offenses and Harold Crawford for vandalism at the European Hotel with property damage.
Corry officer Lieut. Khl ar Daye, reported freed from a German prison camp near Nuernberg, was captured in Luxembourg and had endured months of captivity with thousands of others. He previously served with the 28th Division and was wounded, then spent time in hospital before returning to active duty. Mrs Florence Daye and their daughter live at 7 West Lowry Street.
Washington April 20 John J Lewis asks the War Labor Board to approve the entire contract with the nations coal operators. Signed April 11 after 41 days of talks the pact must be passed by the union before it can take effect. UMW president urged board to approve or reject as a whole. One official said tentative approval on all but one paragraph has been reached.
Third Army sits about 55 miles from Soviet lines as Goebbels warns Nazis face disaster and a pivotal decision. Amid intensified siege of Bremen, Nazi forces press pockets on Hitler's 56th birthday.
Paris April 20 British tanks reached within a mile of Hamburg suburbs as American divisions pressed Nazi resistance around Nuremberg. From Saigon to Munich, Allied forces drive toward Germany’s heart, with Hitler’s key cities and major arsenals within reach.
Archie Powers was cleared by Judge Evans in Erie County Court after a morning hearing. He faced a charge of reckless driving for an incident on North Center Street that injured two boys, James and Richard Davis. Prosecution witnesses testified about parked or passing cars. defense witness Armin Sutton supported Powers claim he avoided a car and struck the boys while crossing the road. The judge reserved decision, then delivered a verdict before noon.
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