11 Aug 1945
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1945
Page
1
The readable fragments describe a local event or notice with references to a farm, auctions, and households. Names, dates, and places are unclear though some terms suggest a rural sale or listing in a community context. The text is incomplete and non-specific.
Classified read like a damaged notices page with grain mowing and livestock prices. Mentions cows calves Jersey stock and various rates such as 060-12.00, 7,15 ers 10,00- 40, light- 8.50, 115-125, and 4.15 for some items. The fragmentary text references produce and farm terms including Rambos and Nealthias Jersey lines.
Government officials estimate up to 5,000,000 munitions workers could lose jobs within 60 days after Japan surrenders, trimming war production by about 63 percent from 8,000,000 workers. About 4,000,000 may join unemployment rolls, many shifting to peacetime jobs. Heavy cutbacks expected in aircraft, shipbuilding and ordnance, with 2,000,000 retaining posts mainly in industries shifting to civilian production. Gasoline rationing to end in two or three weeks, with travel restrictions easing in months.
Gifford Pinchot former Republican governor of Pennsylvania and longtime public figure celebrates his 80th birthday in Milford. The independent Republican, who twice defeated the regular GOP candidate, emphasizes his liberal views on political and economic policy and says his aim remains fighting for better government rather than dwelling on past mistakes.
White House press secretary Charles G. Ross said the supreme Allied commander named in the counter proposal to Japan will be American. He noted the exact nationality could not yet be confirmed.
Early today two farm mechanics from Warren County died when a light panel truck crashed into a cement wall on a bridge over Pine Creek. Arthur Ransom of Youngsville was trapped. Homer Graham of Garland was ejected and likely killed instantly. The accident occurred at 1 18 am, with Coroner Ed Lowrey and Pvt. Favarick of the Warren State Police at the scene.
Police and city authorities widen inquiry into juvenile thefts and break ins. Incidents span homes on East South Street and the Washington Street School, with tablets, pencils, supplies, and small jewelry reported stolen. Parents cooperate. no arrests yet as investigations continue.
Corry retail firms confirm adherence to a store closing plan tied to Japan surrender news announced by Washington. If news arrives before 2 p.m. stores close for the rest of the day, otherwise they close for the remainder of the day and the following day.
City officials and community leaders meet to map a three division Victory Day parade upon final surrender. If news arrives before 1 30 pm a spontaneous parade forms at 3 pm with fire siren signals and marching routes down West Washington Street North First Avenue and West Main Street. Post parade exercises in City Park include remarks by veterans and Rev H R Harris outlines a church service observance.
Soviet and Siberian armies pressed an immense offensive across the Russo Manchurian frontier with waves of tanks and heavy artillery. Reports claim gains up to 108 miles, including the Hulun rail junction and crossing the Amur River near Blagoveschenske. Officials referenced rapid advance and Japanese fortifications while notes from Tokyo were scarce.
Bulletin reports the destroyer escort Underhill lost to enemy action off the Philippines with 112 officers and men. Navy lists 14 dead and 98 missing. Far East submarines also sink 13 Japanese ships, including a light cruiser and a patrol escort vessel. Wilhelm Weiss, former editor in chief of the Nazi paper, arrested near Berchtesgaden by American troops.
In Corry Pennsylvania and nearby towns war plant staff gather for a special teaching day on contract termination accounting. The Pittsburgh Termination Co ordination Committee will join representatives from Corry Titusville Oil City and Franklin for a 10 am opening session at the Hotel Corry with a 1 30 pm follow up and view to the Contract Settlement Act.
The Carry-Uniay City draft board released a list of those included in what may be the last induction call for the armed forces. If Japan surrenders soon, experts expect the August draft order to be cancelled. Eighty men from the district are to join on August 21 for processing in Pittsburgh. Included are Lyn n Rote and several Union City residents among others listed from across the district and nearby towns.
McInnes Steel Company of this city contributed steel for the P-80 jet propulsion plane, recently tested over the past two weeks. Life magazine features a detailed account. On March 9 an order was received from General Electric Turbine Division in Syracuse North Carolina, later found to have been used in early planes of the new testing type.
Three gunmen bound a wife and an employee at Castleview along Route 422 in New Castle yesterday and escaped with about $800 in cash and cigarettes, according to police reports.
A morning collision near Center Street and First Avenue, Erie, caused 16 loaded freight cars to derail and pile up, scattering Army goods such as shoes and clothing across tracks. The wreck tore up track for over 600 feet, with wrecking crews Meadville and Salamanca en route for days of work. No crew injuries reported and traffic largely unaffected as trains proceed toward Lottsville.
Mr and Mrs Jade strom discovered a break in at 1962 North Center Street after returning from Chautanabs Lake. Jewelry items reported missing include a gold rayallier with a diamond and rings with red and green settings. Window forced entry suggests youthful amateurs. Officer Drake investigates suspects.
The Big Four powers accept Japan's surrender if the emperor is placed under the supreme Allied commander. Byrnes announced five conditions including emperor authority over the government and the surrender terms enforced by the commander. The message, relayed via the Swiss, sets a near term timeline for transmission to Tokyo and possible end of the war by early next week.
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