16 Aug 1945
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1945
Page
1
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President Truman urged Congress to enact a peaceful peacetime military training program not a draft and pledged atomic energy would serve welfare. He said Japan likely cannot retaliate and MacArthur will announce surrender details. Congress to decide postwar occupation and atomic control.
Service stations in town reopened as gasoline rationing ended on Wednesday. Crowded pumps drew long lines and drivers reported shortages easing by late afternoon. Station operators welcomed the change after strict controls and counterfeit stamps, noting heavy morning sales and plans for future deliveries.
Fire昨 last night gutted the dwelling of Mr and Mrs HM Jose near Jamestown off the Warren road after the heater heating brooder house ignited. Fire departments from Jamestown and nearby areas responded. household furniture and personal property were saved as best as possible. Loss partially covered by insurance.
Deputy Coroner Charles Keating and State Police Corporal Gehr concluded the Columbus bicycle death of 12 year old Richard Swidersk was an unavoidable accident. They faced conflicting statements about visibility and the driver Donald Knapp of Fairhaven. No criminal charges will follow. a case term verdict was tendered. Also note Altoona report of 100 year old Catherine Johnstown celebrating birthday in Washington.
A canceled memorial meeting was rescheduled for Tuesday evening at Hobert Cory’s municipal offices. Local organization representatives and citizens are urged to attend to discuss the mentorful project for service members and participate in the dialogue.
More than 150 members of the Pennsylvania Cooperative Potato Growers’ Association from Warren, Venango, Beaver, and Crawford counties gather at the Tyan Miller farm near Beaverdam. The group continues the state field day at Coudersport and holds an exhibitors session to inspect seedlings of new varieties developed for experimental purposes. President D Frantz of Allentown attends, along with O 74 8 Weusthoff of Williamsport and other officials. Wayne Valley A B Ladies Aid serves dinner. Beaverdam 4 H hubs assist with parking and directions.
Reported broadcasts indicate the Nanking puppet government of occupied China dissolved its authority and appealed to the Russians to halt shelling in Manchuria. Chinese sources say Japanese commander Yamamura Okamura awaited detailed instructions while Shiang Kai-Shei and Chiang Kai-Shek ordered surrender talks. The Red Army said it would press on until Japan surrendered, with resistance continuing.
Emperor Hirohito orders cease fire delays criticized by General MacArthur as Higashi-Kuni forms peacetime cabinet in Akasaka palace. Key wartime leaders including Suzuki allies and Prince Higashi-no-mikado are called to offices. War Minister Anami reportedly commits suicide as cabinet rush completes by tonight.
Seven directors attended the Corry Hospital Association meeting with new superintendent R. M. Dearing. The past month saw 218 admissions and 1002 days of service, five deaths and 20 births. The surgery tally included 18 major and 61 minor operations, notably preschool tonsillectomies. The board approved tas-free alcohol handling, bank account rationing, two more fire extinguishers, and insulation/refilling of similar equipment as well as heating upgrades for the operating room. Directors present were Pl prton, Hawkins, Fillstrom, Holder, Pain, Ralnessio and Srait.
Washington residents anticipate a broad personal income tax reduction before Christmas as Congress and the administration push for a drastic cut. Tax experts expect multiple rate cuts with relief mainly for low earners, while corporate excess profits taxes loom as a likely burden.
Corry officials announce the end of gas rationing will relieve the Corry ration board’s load. The August 25 staff resignations by Mrs. Elmer Kincaid and Mrs. William Swan will wrap up duties. Gas rationing exit also ends fuel oil, canned fruits and vegetables, and oil stoves controls. The change ends an era of special allowances and abuse noted since December 1 1942, with earlier coupon books issued November 12 1942.
Mayor Hepler thanked residents of Oarry in a Journal message for orderly observance of Japan's victory, noting peaceful services and citywide celebration. He contrasted with other cities and praised the people's conduct and cooperation during the event. Pittsburgh dispatch reports 40 percent of Western Pennsylvania inductees turned back under new ruling for men over 30.
From London to Washington and Moscow, dispatches report Churchill and Truman approving Potsdam plans for large scale landings in the Pacific, Siam seeks peace talks, China dissolves the national government, and atomic bomb appraisal marks a Soviet view on the war’s end. Also notes a Burma airstrike amid surrender news and plant closings in Pittsburgh as war contracts wind down.
Corry merchants announce a return to partial reopening while many industries stay shut for a second day. Banks, post office, and some stores resume normal hours though industrial plants and the municipal services face continued closures amid a regional holiday and Federal orders. A boy loses a hand in a factory accident as plant managers decide on further operations.
An Associated Press survey shows about 400000 workers laid off immediately after Japan’s surrender and another 1187400 slated to be affected as war plants prepare reconversion. Across engines, aircraft, ships, turbines and other facilities, many closures are temporary while firms shift to peacetime production or reopen with reduced staffs. Management debates timing and scope of transitions as coast to coast layoffs loom.
Four Japanese envoys will arrive at Shima tomorrow between 10 a m and 4 p m to seek surrender terms from General MacArthur. Newsweek’s Robert Shaplen said the emissaries will stay ten minutes, then depart by American plane escorted by P 38 fighters and bombers. They will be guarded until returning from Manila.
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