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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1945
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an event or notice involving Mrs I Lopus at a street location in Rheims. Details are unclear but imply a dated Fri without full context.
Fragmented text references weeks, dates, and names with unclear meaning. It mentions October, a last item, and individuals such as Vivian Tung in a disjointed sequence, but no clear event, location, or outcome is established.
Washington July 23 meat rationing may see small cuts in beef, lamb and mutton for August starting July 29, with no cut on pork due to hog marketings. Reports from across the country show rising civilian supplies and potential further gains in September and October as federally inspected slaughterers absorb surplus animals.
Assorted Press dispatch from Washington reports the United Nations charter debate in the Senate as leaders push for rapid ratification of the 50 nation agreement signed in San Francisco. Majority leader Barkley has barred other business hoping for a Friday or Saturday vote, signaling swift approval by other nations.
An AWOL seaman from the Sea Bee detail was detained by State Police at Corry barracks over the weekend. He reportedly remained overdue at his base for two weeks and was found at his home near Columbus. He was locked up to await the arrival of a service detail from Fillsburgh to return him to his station.
Associated Press reports a vast U S occupation force swept Nazi Germany, arresting about 800000 people and searching every house in the western zones over the weekend. The operation targeted Wehrmacht members, suspected criminals, and possible underground networks, uncovering guns, ammunition, and looted items while denying broad German resistance. General Edwin J Etherkis led U S forces, noting strict secrecy and some attempted escapes.
Jea M Vinson 55 from Kentucky was sworn in as secretary of the Treasury today by Chief Justice Lawrence Gronar. He took the oath with best wishes from his predecessor Henry Morgenthau and is the new head of the department in Washington.
Rev Francis Graves pastor of St Thomas Church announced Sunday morning that doors will be locked on weekdays from 6 p m to 7 30 p m and on Sundays the church opens an hour earlier due to vandalism. Damage includes beer litter, pigeons in the belfry, and filth in the organ motor. Additional damage described as different in nature.
Community discussion this week centered on removing the existing memorial to city servicemen and redirecting funds to build a new hospital at an estimated minimum cost of about fifty thousand dollars. Proponents argue initial fundraising shows promise, while the cost remains the main obstacle and local opinion is not yet settled. The plan envisions a permanent stone marker in City Park with a high rostrum and platform for events, a project first proposed by Archie Thompson Post VFW.
State Highway Department opens work on No B54 a full oil and stone resurfacing from Casey's Corners southwest of town to Darrow's Corners covering about three miles. Equipment on site and materials procured, with work expected to take several days to complete.
In Potsdam on July 23 observers viewed the U S surrender ultimatum to Japan as a veiled warning toward enemy acceptance of Soviet participation in the Pacific war. The Washington broadcast was authorized by President Truman and heard at the Little White House in Potsdam.
Washington reports expect a climactic Potsdam week with the Big Three pushing for an unconditional Japanese surrender and Soviet entry into the war. President Truman aims to report to Congress on victory in the Pacific as Churchill and Stalin press for peace, with the conference outcomes on Germany, boundaries, reparations, and postwar settlements.
U S Sixth Infantry Division troops advance along a highway in Luzon lined with enemy dead. They capture the Japanese mountain retreat of Bayaue and close within two and a half miles of a key target as Philippine army forces push from the west. Casualties and surrenders are tallied for the week, with 3,029 Japanese dead counted and 403 surrendered.
Meadvillestate police and Corry city police seek three armed men who robbed Probst Brothers Tavern at Turnersville between Jamestown and the Ohio line. They bound four victims, ransacked the bar, and escaped with cash and jewelry after a 11:80 pm hold up. Investigations continue.
Lt Col Stuart Houghton visiting Boalsburg for memorial service honoring the 28th Division dead. He is on leave until August 1 and travels from Camp Livingston at Brig Gen Basil Perry’s request. Ceremony featured a short wave broadcast from overseas and a plaque honoring Lt Randall Houghton, his brother.
A cryptic notice reports an unidentified person possibly hiding in the West Spring Creel and Mas Hrwneh region of Warren County. Details mention stolen items, sightings, and police inquiry into whether the fugitive is a prisoner, serviceman, or other escapee, with locals noting several cam sites and stray items found.
In Erie Pennsylvania on July 24 a 17 year old student pilot Cart Schultz was killed when his plane struck two high tension wires, burst into flames, and crashed near his barn. Deputy coroner Allen Tirman reported the aircraft was overhead before the crash and a clicking sound preceded the fire. The pilot's family, Mr and Mrs Cart Schultz, confirmed the personal loss.
General James Doolittle, newly arrived in the Pacific, says the Eighth Air Force will launch bombers from Okinawa by August to join Marianas B-29s and other planes in striking Nippon. He notes Japan’s possible surrender remains uncertain and that targets could include China, Manchuria, and outer Mongolia if needed.
Paris July 23 disorder marked the opening of the Petain trial as spectators shouted and police arrested several in a courtroom crowded by veterans and delegates. Prosecution and defense clashed over who represented the enemies of France as the first head of a French government to face trial since Louis XVI.
Treasury position for July 20 shows receipts 11 18,528.40 and expenditures 247,509,14197 leaving a net balance of 23,495,587 239. The report lists the figures in a compact summary of the department’s cash movements.
A wartime report details a two week campaign against Japan with 791 enemy vessels and 596 planes destroyed. Allied forces claim major strikes and sustained air and naval pressure over Japan, highlighting bold actions at sea and in skies during a historic offensive.
A fast U S destroyer force punched into Tokyo Bay and shattered a four ship convoy to cap a six day tally of 118 Japanese vessels and 112 planes destroyed. The Third Fleet pounded shipping, rail yards, and aircraft with 1500 planes in a major combined operation near Tokyo Bay.
Paul Goodman residing at Pairhaven has begun duties as a temporary replacement for Officer Glenth Didi eon injured in a Sugar Grove accident. He previously worked at the Aero plant and Trey Forker plant. A second candidate also qualified for appointment, with further staff changes possible this month.
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