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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1945
Page
1
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Soviet forces crossed into Manchuria and northern Korea in a rapid attack after midnight, with Rumanian and Japanese positions joining in a broader push. Moscow reported Soviet troops advancing as Tokyo radio cited a Japanese-Kwantung chorus confirming bombings. Molotov disclosed Hirohito had asked for a pacific solution but Tokyo rejected Potsdam terms.
Bulletin summaries report YMS 39 blown apart by a Japanese mine during pre invasion minesweeping off Balikpapan June 26, with five crew lost and nine injured. Other dispatches note MacArthur praising Russia's war declaration against Japan and related Japanese broadcasts on wartime developments.
Mrs Edna Bennink of Clymer reported a heavy loss after her handbag containing about 850 in cash, car papers, a driver's license, gasoline ration coupons, five food ration books and other items vanished Tuesday night. The bag was recovered under furniture at her home, with police investigating.
Edward Nixon, an escapee with three others from Northampton County Prison last October, is detained in Sheridan Wyoming under FBI investigation into a Florida car theft. The marshal said the Florida case could bring federal charges and affect Nixon’s return to Pennsylvania authorities.
The Associated Press report from Guam notes the second atomic bombing of Japan struck Nagasaki, confirming “good results” with no full details. It describes possible multiple bombs, timing around Russia’s war declaration, and Nagasaki’s strategic targets and devastation while noting broader incendiary attacks on other cities.
Hayney announced two special registration days in the city during the week of August 20. The municipal building will host registrations on Wednesday and Thursday August 22 and 23 from 8 to 1, 2 to 6, and 7 to 9 p.m. New registrations and address changes will be accepted. moves between districts are allowed. Party affiliations cannot be changed between primary and the November election.
Allied forces report Japanese aircraft swarmed Admiral Halsey’s Third Fleet and British carrier planes bombed Japanese defenses. No Allied damage cited as 1,200 sorties struck near Honshu and Hokkaido with claims of 1,800 planes involved. Navy says operations aimed at homeland defenses intensified amid foreshadowed atomic bomb context.
The Union City Selective Service Board reports nationwide pressure to revise draft rules. With World War II nearing end, officials hint at shifting to pull all deferments for men aged 18 to 30 onto eligible rolls. Burkhart notes no official local shift yet, but district supplies show critical strain and a shrinking pool of physically qualified men.
Chairman Bullbaugh of the Newport merchants division says local stores will close on V J Day when news arrives. If before 2 pm, close for rest of VJ Day. after 2 pm, close for rest of that day and next day. Confectioners and restaurants may set independent hours. Schedule may change with federal guidance.
Police across eight states seek two men aged about twenty to twenty-two seen near Meadville and Canton as investigators connect an abandoned auto to Joseph Campbell a 72 year old farmer found bound and gagged. Car details include mismatched license plates and a recently stolen Cadillac frame.
A Japanese embassy delegation led by Ambassador Hinoshi Oshin arrived at Bedford Springs hotel for captured-prisoner talks with Allied authorities. They will stay in Redland Springs quarters while discussions unfold, with recreational rules and limited media access. The visit follows prior Washington briefing and concerns over treatment and quarters. A second item reports 9 new polio cases and two deaths in Philadelphia health update.
Warships began shelling the Japanese steel city of Kamaishi as more than 1100 carrier planes struck targets across Honshu. Tokyo reported the coordinated action as Allied forces intensified bombardment in the main home island theater.
A prominent hotel owner and operator in North East, known for the Park Homeland and Colonial Hotel ventures, died suddenly after a shelling incident on July 14 near the East Coast town. A broadcast reported by Buffalo Road cited a heart attack, with a preexisting heart condition noted by the Federal Communications Commission.
Marty Maine received a 200 dollar fine and a ten day Erie County Jail term after conviction for armed robbery from Tel Dey at the Boston House incident on Wes Main Street months ago. The case involved a disputed debt and prior advances. Judge Homer Evans noted it resembled a brawl more than a forcible robbery.
A veterans service group met yesterday afternoon in the Post Office building to learn how the Farm Security Administration will operate GI loan provisions. Ora G. Gibbons and Norman Rough explained the loan methods and agency scope, while Paul Crossman described veteran needs for appraisal of ability and purchasable property.
Washington notes Soviet entry into the war alongside atomic campaign may hasten Japan’s collapse. US eyes possible peace moves, while Moscow aims to prevent rail links to Vladivostok and isolate Japanese bases. President Truman to address nation on war status and Potsdam outcomes.
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