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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1945
Page
1
A jumble of numbers and partial phrases appears from a municipal money ledger or financial note. It lists sums in various currencies and references provisions and face value, with erratic punctuation and stray names, suggesting an archival financial fragment.
Army Chief George C. Marshalltestified that in early 1941 he decided to remove most combat pursuit squadrons in the United States to defend Hawaii. He said there was nothing in Allied council before Pearl Harbor that committed the United States to war unless attacked. He described perils as sabotage and a surprise air and submarine raid, and recounted discussions with Lt. Gen. Walter Short and Harold Stark about improving Hawaii’s defenses and coordinating with the Navy.
The case of Harold Jaquith of Columbus facing charges from a fatal accident on the Sugar Grove Chautauqua highway that killed Mrs. Covey of Niobe was presented to the Mayville grand jury yesterday. No indictment or action was announced. grand jury sessions had recently resumed.
A cold sleet storm glazed roads in Pittsburgh and nearby counties causing widespread traffic disruptions. Police and highway crews worked from early morning to clear routes, with 40 paved streets affected and several multi-vehicle crashes reported but with no serious injuries. Commuters faced hazardous driving and many abandoned cars while transit slowed.
A major waterfront fire in Long Beach California damaged two Navy ships, the cargo vessel USS Extravia and the fleet tanker USS Marias, both carrying fuel oil. About 1,000 firefighters fought the blaze for over three hours with extensive damage to ships and outfitting estimated near $1 million. No serious injuries reported and two Coast Guard fire boats were lost.
The United States and Britain announced a loan agreement totaling about 4.401 billion dollars. Secretary Vinson represented the U.S. with Ambassador Lord Halifax for Britain, marking a major financial aid package amid ongoing wartime support negotiations and press reports of further potential loans and repayment terms.
Allied prosecutors at the Nuremberg trials reveal Hitler and his diplomats misled world on plans to invade Poland. Goering testifies, documents show a Sept 1 1939 invasion start and Britain’s pledge to Poland delaying war by seven days.
President approves adding 29 hospitals and converting seven Army General Hospitals to VA use. Sites include Philadelphia Altoona Erie Harrisburg Pennsylvania Valley Forge and nearby centers. General Omar Bradley says locations near medical schools will aid veterans with access to specialists and feeder lines to major centers.
A pre winter storm hit the southeast with widespread snowfall in Alabama and Tennessee and hail in Mississippi and the Carolinas. Nashville reported five inches, while parts of Kentucky and Virginia faced rain and 9 inch drifts along the coast. Florida and Pensacola saw activity as well.
Corry, Pennsylvania seaman Bob Drake earned praise from Captain Luther Oakes of the U S Washington for alerting a man overboard during a Atlantic crossing from Southampton to New York. Drake spotted the victim amid huge waves, alerted the deck, and helped guide the mission that saved the sailor after about 51 minutes in the sea. The commander commended Drake for his quick action and presence of mind aboard the battleship.
A Pennsylvania gasoline tax law ruling may affect counties and municipalities. the issue, voiced by Robert Guston, could limit use of gas tax funds to highways and related projects. Officials expect a legislative hearing after holidays. a constitutional amendment may be required to loosen constraints.
A four alarm blaze swept the Lyons Transportation Co. warehouse in Erie causing about 200000 dollars in damage. The fire destroyed a basement full of automobile parts three tractors and crates while air drums exploded spreading the flames. Twenty workers escaped unharmed and the blaze started from welding sparks igniting grease in the rear garage. Charles B. Lyons called the loss undetermined as weights unloaded overnight.
General Douglas MacArthur announced that Prince Fumimaro Konoe and Kito Kioto were ordered arrested as war crimes suspects. The shock followed reports of a Communist list allegedly naming thousand more suspects. A separate item notes Capt. William J. McDonald in critical condition after a car collision near Hamel Hospital.
Reuters dispatch from Cairo reports a bomb thrown at Nabel Pasta, Wasilist party leader and former premier of Ezy.tut, but he escaped injury. In Washington, Fleet Admiral William F. "Bull" Balsey described a proposed armed forces merger as trans-American and democratic. Soviet forces near Mukden claim no Chinese Communists in the city.
A Chinese public call urges publicizing Communist aims ahead of talks in Chungking. The piece notes pressure from Mao Zedong and allies for a coalition government, abolition of one party rule, press freedom, and broad reforms while awaiting a future parley.
Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hurley charged Dean Acheson with destroying American policy in the Near East during testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Hurley, ex-ambassador to China, clashed with Chairman Connally over Acheson’s alleged defeats of policy.
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