01 Aug 1945
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1945
Page
1
The readable text shows scattered items including references to weights, guages, and entries with names such as Joseph and Ves, plus numbers like 100 and 329. The fragment lacks a coherent report but signals a catalog or inventory segment from a historical page.
The dispatch reports mass executions in Germany after a six captured American airmen killings trial. Seven Germans sentenced to death, two women among them, while three others get long prison terms. An acquittal is noted for one defendant.
Washington Aug 1 The Army moved to ease a looming transport crisis by transferring to commercial air lines enough planes and pilots to move 29 000 troops monthly across the country by air. The Air Force said no discharge of high point soldiers with railroad experience will occur to the maximum extent. Senator Robinson argued the Army keeps too many soldiers in uniform and warned of possible unemployment amid rapid demobilization.
A wartime radio tribute honors Sam Baressi of Mic Ghee Geners with a special broadcast from Richmond. The wounded performer sings a hopeful original song while receiving gifts from locals, as Governor and officials attend.
Corry Ration Board chairman Charles Monroe explains that destroying old ledgers and obsolete rationing currency occurs only on specific orders from headquarters. He notes assurances that some reports of missing files were unfounded and that disposal happens in the presence of officials or with proper authorization, not as casual act.
Harrisburg Aug 1 Pennsylvanians whose only income is from State relief funds may seek free medical treatment from any doctor beginning today. The Department of Public Assistance, after consulting professional groups, will pay the bill under a new system. A set fee scale and covered services are outlined in the policy.
Potsdam reports indicate the Big Three conference may end tonight with a final communique to be released Friday after all delegations depart. President Truman is slated to meet King George VI before returning to the United States, and no press conferences will be allowed with the leaders.
President Truman will fly to England to meet King George VI aboard HMS Renown, accompanied by James Byrnes and William Leahy, arriving around noon for a luncheon and talks amid ongoing allied discussions with Stalin and Attlee. A broader summit with Molotov and Bevin was anticipated as aides report progress from a long conference.
CPL Ray Tanner, a 28 month overseas veteran of a Special Service group, is home on a 30 day furlough with his parents at 321 Eagle Street. He wears the European theater ribbon with six battle stars and invasion arrowheads for Sicily, Italy, and Southern France plus service in Africa and Corsica before reporting to Tampa, Wisconsin for assignment with the Third AAP in materiel tintt.
Paris aug 1 admiral william d lesley chief of staff to president truman expressed high regard for marshal petain, saying he acted in france's best interests. the testimony linked petain to vichy regime collaboration with germany and discussed lavel’s role as petain’s adviser amid the treason trial.
Harvey Croscut, owner of the Croscut Ice Cream Bar on North Center, has purchased the Stennett building and begun extensive remodeling. Plans include renovating the three story brick structure, adding four apartments on the upper floors, upgrading the storefront, and a rear remodeling with a concrete delivery platform. Harry Phillips oversees the work for the owner.
Edward Kinley, veteran of twelve years in the Navy, has earned a commission as a lieutenant junior grade after serving months as an ensign and executive officer aboard the USS Yolo. A Corry native, he previously worked for Reymond Manufacturing, reentered service after Pearl Harbor, and is the son of Mr and Mrs Edward Kinley and husband of Mrs Jeanor Kinley.
Tokyo dispatch reports U S Superforts hit home stands on Kyushu and Honshu between 8 30 and 11 30 a m EWT. The United States forces claimed hundreds of aircraft involved in strikes on two allies in Kyushu and two on Honshu as recorded by the PCC.
Paris reports Pierre Laval arrived at Le Bourget from Innsbruck and was moved to Fresnes. French officials warned fears of unrest if liberated prisoners learn Laval’s location as guards cordon the prison and awaiting authorities. Laval claimed he left Spain at authorities’ request and spoke with an American committee member after landing.
LONDON August reports say a Labour majority has formed the new British Parliament, with Winston Churchill stepping from prime minister to opposition leader. Advances of the 18th Airborne Division sail from Le Havre for the United States, while the main body is in the Reims area. In Paris, the C-69 Constellation landed at Orly after a record 14 hours 12 minutes from LaGuardia, piloted by Lt. Col. Norman F. Trnsper of Watertown Mass, who notes favorable winds would have shortened the trip.
State Police and Corry officers broadcast a search for Phyllis Shattuck a seventeen year old girl from Warren missing since July 26. Her father Chester Shattuck reports she may be with a youth known as Eddie Sanborn in or near Copry. She suffers glandular trouble requiring regular medical treatment or risk of epilepsy development.
An Associated Press report details the unveiling of a vast World War II munitions facility at Caven Point near New York, noting its colossal capacity and tight security. It describes the 800 foot vessel and 2,200 foot pier, the shipment of bombs from 54,000 freight cars, and that loading will move to safer Atlantic coast locations.
Al Marty loses appeal and faces sentencing in the gambling case. Judge Elmer Th Gvany rules next week on the charges connected to a $1105 robbery and alleged participation in a crime ring on West Main and South Center streets. Authorities note the case stems from a gambling room incident and involved multiple local individuals.
London August 1 Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander, famed for Dunkirk and Burma commands, was chosen by King George VI to succeed the King’s appointee as Canada’s governor general. Alexander, 71, will assume duties as the Dominion’s representative as the Allied Mediterranean theater veteran ends his term.
In Force Pennsylvania 275 miners and a 38 year old physician Dr Elizabeth Hayes protested intolerable sanitary conditions. Hayes former Grenfell Mission worker quit Shawmut Mining Company to demand health improvements threatening to leave town if the water issue isn’t solved. State health officials reported private wells contaminated and an inquiry was ordered to assess the public water supply conditions pending a final report.
The report notes plans for 1200 B-29 Superfortress aircraft to be produced for operations against Japan. It says eight thousand ton bomb loads will be carried, with a July tally of 1546 vessels and 1330 enemy planes knocked out. It mentions Tokyo and an admiralty statement on plane fuel shortages.
Allied naval and air power report shows 1,546 Japanese ships and over 1,330 planes damaged in July as U.S. forces plan new long range strikes with 1200 Superfortresses. Tokyo denies significant reparations claims while noting ongoing combat and ship losses across the war theater. Admiral Nimmo and other sources tally ships and planes sunk or damaged, with Japan's fleet and air arm seemingly ready for renewed action. Page Three.
Marine veteran Hirin Brewer has been appointed patrolman after resigning from a prior city post. He turned in his keys at 10 this morning and will start duties this afternoon under Mayor Hepler. Richard Stearns, veteran Marine, is reassigned to the Ford position and takes the new officer on duty.
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