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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1945
Page
1
The readable lines show scattered figures and event terms from a 1950 stock competition or race, with numbers like 530,000 and 986 and terms such as high med, draw ed, and bell uproot. The text is garbled with names, places, and dates missing or unclear.
Former secretary of State Jay Edward R. Stettinius Jr told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the United Nations charter offers a truly effective instrument for last peace. He argued that the five leading nations San Francisco agreed upon can work together within the United Nations to maintain peace and lead the council to decisive action.
Corry's Municipal Civil Service Board was reorganized Saturday evening in a meeting at the home of Dr. W. W. Graham. Howard J. Sheen was named president and Austin Johnson secretary. Dr. Graham will remain on the board as the third member to allow examinations for a police vacancy at Mayor Hepler's request.
A brief solar eclipse was visible for a short period before clouds obscured the view. Observers reported the event lasted about fifteen minutes with partial clear spells around 8:10, but weather hindered a full or dramatic sighting.
The ODT order limits Pullman cars on trains through the city on the Buffalo and Pittsburgh division at night, likely leaving only City to New York sleepers on some runs. Philadelphia and Washington Pullmans may shift from evening eastbound and morning eastbound trains, while New York to Cleveland routes may see less impact. Details for Corry and Erie lines to be clarified within days. order takes effect next Sunday the 11th.
Overall plan of government expected to be determined within a few days. The problem may fall back to the big three for a final decision.
Berlin dispatch reports a continued deadlock over Berlin's government as Allied and Soviet leaders prepare for a Big Three meeting. Averell Harriman lands near Potsdam while western officials warn they may withdraw without a practical food and fuel plan. Col Howley states no agreement yet, with Zhukov and regional commanders present. Three women killed in a separate Smithton, Pennsylvania crossing accident involving a freight train.
Titusville reports the Northwestern Pennsylvania Wool Growers Association shipped about 18,000 pounds of wool from 120 area farms to the Mariner Co in Boston. Wool was gathered at Wesley in Venango and Meadville, with last year’s totals noted as higher. State College expert W B Connell supervised grading as government buys dominated bids for three years.
Final figures from the War Finance Committee show the city raised 1,001,883.50 across all issues against a 1,100,000 goal. Bond purchases totaled 457,988.50 toward a 550,000 H Bond target, with Saturday sales at 14,000.25. Last minute gains set a city record by surpassing earlier drives though missing the overall quota.
Charles Monroe announced a change in cherry picker recruitment for Nuit harvest. He called about 60 registered workers from the city to begin today, with fifty doing daily shifts this week. Three loads will operate from the city park each morning, one via Union City to pick up workers there.
William Red Hill Jr a 32 year old shop operator rode a red steel barrel through Niagara Rapids in Ontario to honor his father five years after his deathbed pledge. He set a seven mile record in two hours despite a bruised arm and warned it would be his last ride as the barrel was damaged repeatedly by rocks.
Treasury data from Washington shows July 8 position with receipts 76,007.84. expenditures 217,893,508.26. net balance 24,609,986,078.29. total debt 260,474,763,484.84. The day over day increase is 290,887,350.52.
Total eclipse viewers in Wolseley Saskatchewan observed the moments of totality during the July sky show. Preparations by local groups and expedition researchers from Franklin Institute Philadelphia aided viewing, with residents gathered on grounds to witness the coppery sky darken for about 34 seconds before the sun reappeared.
The War Department outlined a timetable for the return of American divisions from Europe between August and January. More than 500,000 men will move, with eight divisions remaining in Europe as occupation forces and others in transit. Readiness and dates may shift as plans change, listing divisions by month and role.
Fifty to twenty Pennsylvan ia Electric Company workers in Johnstown will share 250080 dollars in retroactive back wages authorized by the Regional War Labor Board. The company and the AFL Brotherhood of Electrical Workers plan to appeal the RWLB decision to the national board while implementing the immediate payment. The wage increase targets a standard rate of 1.18 5 dollars per hour, replacing the RWLB directive of 1.15.
President Truman is en route to Europe for the Big Three meeting with Prime Minister Churchill and Premier Stalin. He departed Newport News by ship Saturday, flanked by advisers including Secretary of State James V. Byrnes.
Isaac Obert seriously burned this morning in an acetylene torch explosion at Jones Garage on World Street. He suffered second degree burns to arms chest and back and first degree burns on the face. He was admitted to Corry Hospital at 1148 and treated by Dr. John Rinler. He remains in the hospital for several days for treatment.
Philadelphia July 5 With her new skipper pledging her to the task of averting hue some sake lost in the Battle of Leyte last December Princeton slid down the ways yesterday into the Delaware River Capt W H Baracker of Washington commander of the last Princeton said Princeton will pay for very personal debt with Jupiter.
A measure from the board limits individual canned sugar to five pounds. The ration divides apples and other supplies among participants, with three quarters of the allocations going to some groups and one quarter reserved, under oversight by the High Office of Public Administration.
The report discusses delays in issuing origin application forms and their impact on work completion and staff. It notes late submissions, supply issues, and a push for more home canning reflected by government responses. The piece mentions peaches, a bumper crop, and continued notices about distribution in the Pittshurst district.
An American soldier, Pfe Clarence Bertucci of New Orleans, opened fire at a central Utah POW camp early yesterday. From a guard tower he killed eight prisoners and wounded about 20 as bullets ripped through tents. Bertucci surrendered after firing hundreds of rounds. he was placed under arrest on orders of Lt. Alpert Cornell.
U S planes strike against Japan party more Nip ships sunk or damaged. Enemy revealed renewed fighter strength.
Associated press reports a large number of American submarines aided carrier groups around Japan as China recaptured gateway to Indo China and Allied planes attacked Japan. Tokyo said the raids mark the opening phase of invasion preparations with Chinese forces advancing into southern China near Amoy and along the east China coast.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Conemaugh division reports a second wreck within twenty hours near Keating and Wetmore east of St Marys. Trains experienced delays and debris from the earlier derailment slowed recovery as crews worked before traffic fully resumed at the line.
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