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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1945
Page
1
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Washington officials said a revised point system for speeding Army discharges will start soon, awaiting General MacArthur's green light. Lawmakers push to abolish or modify the draft while seeking incentives for volunteers, with Sikes predicting Congress will scrap Selective Service before Christmas. May says decisions could come in days. committee to meet on the matter. Continuous coverage on Page Eight.
Bernard Williams of the U S Employment Office reports a flood of unemployment compensation applications as Aero plant shutdowns trigger payments. About 250 applicants were taken in one day, with many more expected as processing expands with extra clerks. Payments, starting within two weeks, may total around 13 000 weekly as wartime earnings influence benefits.
Arthur Westgate, a Riceville hardware dealer, fell from a store roof and died. Bert Messenger found the body under a 90 foot plunge, noting the sign Up on the roof. Deputy coroner Dr. Earnest reported instant death and Westgate was highly regarded in the region.
Bulletin from Guam says three Japanese submarines surrendered and were handed over to American prize crews with full cooperation and no resistance. Oslo reports a treason trial ending July 3 and Justice Solem’s absence from a hearing. About 10,000 European war veterans head to the United States aboard U S transports slated for New York Boston and Newport News. A general national election is seen likely before January 1.
President Garry T. Cherry and nine directors met at the Riz Restaurant for a reorganization of the group formerly known as the Golden Rule Club. A special committee reported progress and requested a two week extension to finalize plans to attract manufacturers and retailers. Directors urged removal of old insignia and adoption of new membership forms to be issued soon. A general meeting is set for September 10 at 7 30 PM in the Mantelps building assembly room to address arising problems.
A city reports receipt of a three thousand dollar license refund from a lower authority. The release lists totals for Erie county allocations to multiple towns and townships including Corry Erie North East Waterford and Union City with varying sums. No further context of purpose or allocation method is provided.
Inquiry shows only a few pupils will be shifted as boards anticipate minimal changes for next week’s start. Transport costs of 195 dollars monthly could be avoided with reduced transfers from Junior High to Cunvard and Washington buildings, likely fourteen or fewer students.
London reports Allied leaders reveal a list of 24 Nazi leaders and Prussian military chiefs to face war crimes trials in October. Key names include Hermann Goering Rudolf Hess Wilhelm Frick and Joachim von Ribbentrop with Hess deemed fit for trial. The roster also names Martin Bormann and other top party officials in a sweeping accountability plan. In Bradford the town plans its V7 Day Labor observance for Labor Day.
Air crew members of the gallant Houston were alive in a Japanese POW camp near Bangkok Thailand after 42 months believed dead. Lt. Cal Nicol Smith of OSS disclosed the find as 300 prisoners of war began leaving Thai camps for repatriation.
Brewer is set for a Friday hearing before Judge Gordon after posting bonds of 1000 each at his arraignment. The charges stem from a forcible robbery case in which Marty was convicted for stealing money after a quarrel at the Brewer place on West Main street.
Philipsburg Pa August 29 four teen aged boys were killed last night when a car returning from football practice crashed into a gasoline truck. Sheriff Charles G Sheckler said three youths were burned beyond recognition and died at the scene while the fourth died later in hospital. The dead were Dale Brown 16 Blair Henderson 16 James Stuller 16 and Charles Maybue 15 all of Philipsburg with Maybue dying in the State Hospital shortly after the crash.
Harrisburg Aug 24 Governor Marlin appointed a largely new Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission leaving only one veteran from the old body. The old group resigned in June ahead of the 1946 act creating the new commission as an independent entity. B P Stevenson of Mhawville is among the new appointees.
President Bates released Army and Navy findings on Pearl Harbor outlining failures by generals Short and Kimmel and Admiral Starke. He indicated court martials could be held if indicated, with prompt fair trials. The three volume reports criticized readiness and communications before the December 7, 1941 attack.
Aug. 2 reports say engineers search for a pipeline leak that let crude oil seep into a sewer causing an explosion under Kellogg & Son on Main Street. Windows shattered floor caved in and damage widespread. National Transit Company investigators found a heavy oil presence in the sewer beneath the basement, likely ignited by a hot water heater. All nearby pipes are being checked for the leak.
General MArthur to accompany airborne troops and Admiral to board Missouri in Tokyo Harbor for surrender signing. Major Boygitan, celebrated air hero, to be freed as 10,000 Marines land tonight.
AP dispatch reports continued Japanese surrenders across frontiers in the Pacific as MacArthur and Nimitz coordinate mass occupations. Troop landings and naval moves near Tokyo Bay and Yokosuka unfold while Maj. Gen. Wainwright and other officers are named among surrender witnesses.
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