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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1945
Page
1
Incomplete OCR shows a local public notice dated January 14 and February 1 reference. Mentions Centerville, names Miley Aarti, Timothy, and others, with garbled phrases about service, harnesses, and farm owners. Context unclear due to damaged text.
The report shows expenditures totaling 26,000,500 dollars with BST at 118.25 and a daily figure of 3,907 dollars. No additional context or names are provided in the fragment.
Twenty two miners have been freed but a worse blaze hinders rescuers at the Kentucky Straight Creek Coal Mine No 1. Officials say no hope of survivors. about 31 entered the mine before the blast. Fire and rock hinder efforts as crews chase trapped men several thousand feet from the shaft.
President Truman left Independence, Missouri, aboard the Sacred Cow to fly to Washington. Weather forced cancellation of a planned stop in St Louis to pick up officials. radio address to the nation planned between 10 and 10:20 p m January 3. Flight times and conditions noted with forecast improvement expected at Washington Airport.
Unconfirmed reports from West Ridge Lines and furloughed Greyhound workers claim the striking drivers will return to service on Tuesday, New Year Day. Shelters directing the public to temporary facilities near the Post Hotel at DM were reportedly being removed.
Indianapolis reports say Greyhound drivers union urged federal seizure to relieve eastern transport woes. Gov. Gater heard union official Paul Muick request, with wage dispute to be sent to a fact finding board. Rumors say West Ridge service to resume by midnight Monday, with first bus through Cleveland Tuesday afternoon.
Harrisburg December 28 Two additional whisky ration periods have been set by the Liquor Control Board extending the ration to individual purchasers until February 2. The first period runs January 1 to January 19 and the second January 21 to February 2. Each individual may obtain a half pint and a pint during the periods while supplies last. Unrationed whisky will be available again with no restriction to State Store customers and licensees, and retail licensees will be allowed 80 percent of their normal purchases during both periods.
Davill Warding announces Corry resident Lt Col G M Howard will coordinate overhead lines for the Penelec system. Headquarters at Cory Humility offices, regionwide duties with district managers. Howard began in 1920 with Cory City Electric, later led Cory District Penelec, served in Army Navy Electronics Production Agency, deployed to Europe in 1944, honorably discharged 1985.
The government plans to decide by January 1 on raising meat ceiling prices as $620,000 subsidies wind down by June 30. If subsidies drop, consumers may bear about 267 million in higher prices, while producers face reduced prices for livestock. Estimates show bumps in many meat items and adjusted returns for hogs, veal calves, sheep, and cattle depending on demand and grades.
An Allied officer this day testified at the war crimes trial in Japan that prisoners of war at Fukuoka camp suffered brutal torture. Lt. Chotaro Furushima, camp commander, faces charges of responsibility for deaths and mistreatment, with Lt. N. E. Churchill among officers who aided liberating troops.
British troops enforce curfew in Jerusalem and Jewish districts as investigations begin into bombing and gunfire. Nine killed and 11 injured amid attacks on police HQ in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, with British and Arab casualties noted. Curfews lock down the city as reinforcements respond.
Captain Archie B. Miller, 25, an Army Signal Corps officer, was held without bail on felonious assault charges after shooting Captain Eugene Dale, 27, a Bataan survivor, at Miller's apartment. Dale remained in critical condition with gunshot wounds to the head chest and abdomen at Roosevelt Hospital. Dale is with First Air Force headquarters at Mitchel Field, New York.
Eight American Army units are returning home at sea, departing yesterday per Euronean Theater Service Forces Headquarters. The group includes the 179th General Hospital, Traffic Regulating Groups, several field artillery battalions, and infantry elements.
Announcement notes the byline and official action naming Davison as Deputy Coroner for the community. The appointment takes effect January 1, 1948 and lasts two years or the balance of the term. The former deputy, Mr. Keath, is referenced in context of the transition.
A general remodeling program has begun at the Nast Ladies' Shop on North Center Street led by John Ounn. The Nast Men's Store, recently sold to Jessup and Turner, will undergo shifts. a mezzanine will be added over the rear tailoring shop. the office will move. archways between stores will close. similar work will follow in the Jessup and Turner men's store as plans progress.
Fort Wayne Indiana December 28 Navy veterans delayed an eastbound PRR troop train for about two hours after several seamen refused to reboard. Chief Petty Officer John Hunt said coaches lacked water for 25 hours and three had no lights. Water was added, broken windows repaired, two wooden coaches removed and the 14 hour 10 mile leg to Nago was slow with speeds around 40 mph. The train then resumed to Navy stations Lilly Beach and Bairbridge. Col Ernest G Smith head of Wilkes-Barre Publishing Co died at 92 after two months illness.
The report notes progress on nuclear developments with Russia joining the United States and Britain. It covers wage negotiations at General Motors and a profit focus by the Terumin board, with details on statements by GM and automobile workers’ leaders about wage demands and company profits.
Unofficial observers in Chungking report Japan anxious over the Big Three decision to create a large occupation force for the Manchurian, while Chinese leaders seek a conditionally peaceful outcome. In Indochina, French and nationalist forces clash as Indonesia joins broader Allied security. A new Superfortress sets a long distance record as Doolittle’s bomber flies from Long Beach to Honolulu in under ten hours amid wartime tension.
Allegheny County reports its 35th death from carbon monoxide this year, most occurring in Pittsburgh. The victims include Peter McLaughlin and Patrick McLaughlin, found dead after neighbors alerted police. the men had been dead over a week.
A chaotic wartime dispatch from New York dated December 28 describes 4000 bombs lost or mishandled aboard a Liberty ship. The Navy reports the ordnance was stowed between decks and believed destined for an ammunition depot in the United States. A naval vessel attempted landing but proceeded cautiously as crews inspected the scene.
The plan targets low and medium priced garments for women men and children as 2,000,000 yards of wool fabrics and millions of items are earmarked by the GPA and OPA for the first quarter and year. The aim is to boost affordable suits gowns trousers coats and other essentials amid wartime production priorities.
Lawrence P. Morton of Spring Creek and his son, newly returned from military service, will operate the Oil Creek gasoline station on East Main Street after leasing it from Frank Alserli of Titusville. They plan a complete automotive repair shop alongside gasoline, lubricants, and other products. Lease effective January 1st.
The Associated Press reports in Washington that Russia backs Anglo American atomic energy controls at the United Nations and gains a voice in postwar Japan policy. The big three meet in Moscow to align aims on Korea and China while debating issues like Dardanelles, Franco Spain, and troop withdrawals.
Washington December 28 early congressional move urged to curb James C Petrillo head of the American Federation of Musicians. House Interstate Committee chair urged immediate action for a bill to prevent coercive broadcasting and curb influence over musicians, with discussions set to open after Congress reconvenes January 14.
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