11 Jul 1945
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1945
Page
1
A fragmented OCR item shows a ledger style mention with totals 10.75 and 81.08 and a 1-19.00 figure. It includes scattered names and numbers possibly referencing goods, charges, and a location AB with odd spellings and unclear context.
A damaged OCR fragment describes rolling and possibly related items and a note about quantities and bidders. The readable words include long and night terms, with no clear subjects, dates, or locations to confirm an event or authority.
President Truman sails toward Potsdam for the Big Three conference with Churchill and Stalin aboard the cruiser Augusta. The voyage, accompanied by top advisers, marks a staged approach to peace in Europe and victory in the Pacific.
Leo Hoylen and Ralph Carroll of Raymond Staff rode aboard a Curtiss C-46 during an Army test flight over Corry yesterday. The pair, en route from Buffalo, witnessed the Curtiss Commando in its routine test from McGurtiss plant, then returned home.
A three month old fire at Jamestown caused multiple explosions and forced crews to flood the site with water. Firefighters battled pockets of burning embers rising up to 150 feet as blasts shook nearby buildings. Authorities warned of potential further danger from accumulated fuel as pumps fed by nearby lines operated through the night.
A list of forty two men from Curry and Union City selective service district depart July 19 for pre induction examinations in Pittsburgh. The group includes eleven from Curry and several from Union City and nearby towns. Inductees to be examined span multiple towns with names and addresses listed, while others from the district await August induction. The notice enumerates individuals and home locales across Erie and surrounding areas.
Major E H Gallip Jr of Army Ordnance announced an agreement to release 100,000,000 cubic feet of gas daily to lines of the strikebound United Fuel Gas Company in Pittsburgh. The gas, supplied industrially via Equitable Gas and Manufacturers Light & Heat, feared to be cut during the war, would avert a prolonged disruption to war production.
Queen Mary and seven transports dock today with 35 000 returning soldiers and 33 Japanese diplomats captured in Europe. About 7000 Canadians and 8682 American troops including 18th General Hospital advance units board the Queen Mary along with other ships. West Point carries 7407 men of the 345th and 347th Regiments led by Maj. Gen. Frank L. Culin Jr. The John Ericsson has 7 493 troops from the 414th and 445th Regiments of the 103rd Division. Other ships list hundreds to thousands in transit.
A Chevrolet truck stolen from Erie resident Wilbur Kreider during a hold up near Westfield was found in Ashtabula Ohio close to the Pennsylvania line. Police traced the vehicle from Westfield and Buffalo sightings across New York state and Chautauqua County to Ohio. No trace yet of the two sailors believed involved, who were heard using the nicknames BHI and Tex.
Word reached Corry last evening that Tech Sgt Thomas G Brown has earned the Bronze Star for heroic actions against German forces in the European theater. He served with the 259th Infantry, 5th Division, and is married to Louise Brown with children at 293 Mound Street. Now stationed with occupation forces in Germany, rumors suggest possible transfer toward the Pacific theater via Australia.
Associated Press reports that the Office of Defense Transportation banned rail and common or contract motor carriage of race horses and show animals. In Washington on July 11, a military sub-committee began a probe into physician shortages, while House appropriations endorsed $250,000 to liquidate the fair employment practice committee to be voted on in the House, aiming to unlock funds for 16 home front war agencies.
Washington July 1 The seventh War Loan set a historic financing record, with total sales of 26 313 000 000. The drive boosted overall participation to 894 percent of the target, though E bonds fell just short of a 4 billion quota. Individual sales reached 8 661 000 000, with savings stamps and repayments aiding the total.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will remove all Pullman cars on most local trains starting Sunday July 15 with only day coaches available. Two through eastbound trains to New York and Harrisburg Philadelphia Pullmans will be dropped but some Pullmans for longer trips remain. Erie Railroad routes through the city will also change to meet the 450 mile minimum, with sleeping car accommodations adjusted accordingly.
The Navy details the loss of the destroyer Dickerson off Okinawa on April 2. Three Japanese air attacks damaged the high speed vessel, causing a devastating fire and multiple explosions. Among the casualties were 25 year old Dickerson crew, including Captain Lt. Cmdr. Ralph T. Lounsbury and executive officer Sir Alexander G. McEwen.
Detroit faced a three day milk strike as 1,000 bakery creamery workers walked out, halting 50,000 workers and many residents from obtaining their regular milk. The nationwide action affected about four major milk regions, interrupting roughly half of the city’s supply.
Washington reports express confidence that restrictive amendments to the United Nations charter will be defeated as hearings begin on a wide powers plan for the American delegate. Senator Connally predicts enough votes to push the charter and a Senate vote likely early next week. Treasury figures show July 9 receipts and expenditures with total debt rising.
In Albion an alert arises as a girl vanishes after planning a visit to Erie. Relatives and police trace her movements while a mistaken call to a hospital raises concern. Neighbors and reporters expand the search area to nearby communities as authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
Associated Press reports a revised GT bill of rights moves toward final approval in Congress. The measure preserves education and job provisions, tightens veteran benefits, and considers signals to reduce red tape for loans and vocational education while debating a possible bonus for long service.
Navy reports show continued aerial strikes against Japanese airfields as task forces withdraw to the south. Nimitz says preliminary blows render potential amphibious assaults more feasible with 154 enemy planes destroyed in the latest round.
An Allied report states Chinese forces advanced toward Kanhsien while overhead air battles raged over Tokyo and Japanese airfields. U.S. Sixth Fleet withdrew briefly from home waters after heavy carrier air operations, with Allied air units targeting Japanese shipping and naval assets in the region. Reports note substantial enemy losses and retaking of several airfields, with continued jockeying for position as operations proceed.
Beginning Monday three departments of Aero Supply Mfg Company will add a small third shift in units 200 450 and 500. Management notes the pickup may be temporary due to a bottleneck in a production line. About 30 to 40 workers will be added, with some departments stating shifts run 3 to 4 hours longer. No spring timetable or further details are provided in the log.
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