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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1945
Page
1
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Allied air forces strike Nippon with B 29s and Superforts, targeting oil refineries and industrial cities. 117 square miles of factories hit, 28 ships sunk in an intensified blockade raid. Japanese reports claim multiple targets including Sasebo, Kumamoto, and Kajima, with one week’s heavy losses noted.
City engineer Williams received state highway forms to survey Corry’s non state highway street mileage. The plan allocates 8.5 million dollars statewide by city mileage, with Corry expected to gain a liberal share. Funds begin next March and are paid quarterly for approved free improvement work.
AP dispatches from Moscow Washington New York and San Francisco summarize near pact prospects between the uinese and Hussians and easing slaughter penalties dependent on cooperation. NBC and German front reports discuss Allied control council moves and American air action near Potsdam while Tokyo radio promises new fighters to contest Superforts.
Five shots fired by Officer George Burlingame stopped a Plymouth coupe speeding north from Pittsfield toward Clymer after a reckless chase that crossed Route 6 and rolled through downtown. Six youths and three girls were jailed as Mallory faced possible charges. others await hearings on disorderly conduct and speeding.
Senator Green notes growing optimism for unanimous approval of the United Nations charter as the foreign relations committee prepares hearings. He cites a new atmosphere and public support, with poll results showing momentum toward the two thirds vote.
Monroe leads about two hundred Corry volunteers to harvest sour cherries in the North East district. Three buses will start from Corry Monday morning July 16, with two direct to North East and one via Union City to pick up workers. The work is planned to last at least two weeks and may extend to a third.
City officials agree to cooperate with the State Highway Department on widening and resurfacing streets within the city. The city contributes up to 1200 dollars, with work on East Columbus Avenue and nearby streets planned. Bids will be opened soon and the project should begin by early August.
Joni E. Long, 78, killed himself Monday in the yard of his home on Wayne Street after a period of ill health. He borrowed a double barred shotgun from neighbor Charles Springstead and died from a shotgun blast to the head. Deputy Coroner Charles Keating ruled death by own action, noting illness and deranged health as factors. Long was a Spanish American War veteran, longtime gardener, and former employee at U. S. Radiator Corp and Clark Mill. Survived by wife Lillian and two daughters, Thelma and Tola, plus son W. R. Long. Funeral services private Thursday afternoon at Bracken-Keating Funeral Home. flowers omitted per note.
Sgt Carlton W Morrell returns to the U S after 29 months overseas with a supply unit. He arrived at Fort Dix New Jersey and is discharged there. A World War I veteran, he served in North Africa Corsica and France. He resides with his sister Miss Helen Morrell of West Pleasant Street.
No major events are scheduled for tomorrow as the Seventh War Lown campaign winds down. The Corry Country Club hosts a dance and dinner with residents urged to attend while other activities are canceled or postponed.
Nels Hansen, a Corry resident, reported losing a purse containing 1800 in currency while en route to Erie. He had arrived by bus for a family visit and left a bus at Erie terminal, later discovering the money missing. Police and Greyhound officials investigated, with no immediate new leads.
Councilmen clash over paying a $80 claim to Miss Mullen and several other women for city work. Debate centers on a personal surcharge risk and legality of continuing to pay the City Treasurer as bills from prior years are questioned.
Ajax Tron Works sets a factory vacation July 29 to August 4 with the north side plant closing in all departments except essential sections. Work continues in the Ayn Foundry and machine shop to install new blanket equipment during the period.
Regional War Labor Board actions loom as Penelec workers press for an agreement. Bruce Lane of the local BEW notes service continuity concerns and a tentative deal reached last October, with technical details to be resolved by engineers and management.
City officials and Veterans of Foreign Wars announce a July 17 meeting to discuss a permanent memorial in City Park. The plan includes a band shell of ant stone and chrome plaques honoring local service members, with funds raised by general subscription led by the VFW and local firms.
Company A men endure extreme heat at Indiantown Gap during a post detail exercise. Cpl. Paul Weicht posts a high score with 165 of 175, while 2nd Lt Tarbell and several others earn marksman to expert levels. Mountain and Vanik share top honors as a new backstop is planned ahead of a Pittsburgh Pirates visit.
Allied dispatches report Australian infantry seizing part of the Balikpapan petroleum port after crossing rivers and facing Japanese 5 inch gun barrages. Gen Sir Leslie Mors credited with the advance while air and naval support pounded remaining defenses as the campaign neared pivotal ground.
Company A the floral unit of the Pennsylvania Guard is due home tomorrow morning after a 10 day encampment at Indiantown Gap. The guardsmen break camp today and will leave the reservation this evening. About 5 000 state guardsmen are returning to western first followed by eastern units with tail end of movement expected this evening. General Milton G Baker praised the training period as satisfactory.
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