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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1945
Page
3
Mrs Marjorie Brown of East Street receives an official War Department message confirming her son, Pvt Guy Brown of Corry, is missing in action since February 21, 1945. The notice appears before a kin’s message, and other locals receive acknowledgments of service and related honors.
Reports detail Japanese requests for delay as MacArthur directs surrender steps. Messages ordered ceasefire and designated Tokyo radio use, while representatives prepared to fly to Manila via Te Shima for instructions. Officials in Manila and Washington tracked acknowledgments as clocks counted nine hours of silence before any reply.
Baltimore and Ohio reports two freight trains derailed near New Castle Pennsylvania injuring three workers. Ten cars and an engine left the tracks and traffic rerouted over Pittsburgh and Lake Erie lines while tracks are likely to be locked for several hours.
United States Navy announces a discharge plan to release between 1.5 and 2.6 million personnel within 12 to 18 months. A point system rewards age, service, and dependents. higher combat decorations allow immediate discharge. Coast Guard and Marine Corps plans follow. eligibility emphasizes long service at sea and overseas.
Jamestown reports Theodore Lee Fisk of Celoron, 26, was arrested after attacking Titon, owner and manager of Celoron Park, at Third and Washington streets. Titon suffered slight injuries. Fisk, charged with drunk and disorderly conduct, fought officers at the station and remains jailed until City Court convenes after the holiday.
Jamestown Aug 16 A Ripley farmer who claimed to be an FBI agent for quick war ends was arrested after failing to show credentials. James Chambers 24 of Ripley RD 3 was detained in Jamestown then released to await Federal action. He faces $5000 bail and potential Federal grand jury action. He recently served two years on a Selective Service charge.
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