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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1945
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a column with a table or space, unclear names such as Glty and Gilet, and an attempt by Cook to meet someone. Details are unreadable, but the item appears to concern a local transit or storage context and a potential meeting.
The auction lists weights and items including bulls, light ephedrine notes, sheep bucks and lambs, with bids from multiple bidders. Details show quantities and lot numbers, including a Sirgints reference and a 100 Yh God Jess entry. The report notes today’s seavang ost war context and bidding activity by npanies.
Premier Stalin has been slightly indisposed for two days but expected to join the Big Three afternoon session. A three hour talks edge toward a payoff phase as Truman Attlee and Molotov resume talks after a brief pause.
Sgt O Day returned to military custody after Cpl Peleteo of the military police arrived from Pittsburgh to take charge of a youth detained at local police headquarters. The case, linked to claims of derangement and varied past military experiences, will be thoroughly investigated by military authorities and local police. If found mentally unfit, hospitalization follows. otherwise prosecution proceeds.
Washington dispatch notes sharp divisions among Allied Councils on how to treat Emperor Hirohito after Potsdam. UK and China weigh opposite fates while the United States leans toward a middle path, seeking to avoid imposing a victor’s fate on the Japanese people.
Two escaped Nazi prisoners were arrested last night in Ridgway, Purest County. Karl Heckel, injured during capture, and Ludwig Reffert, 18, were seized by Patrolman J J Armagost after police teletypes identified them from descriptions. Heckel had previously escaped from a Pennsylvanian railroad camp and was recaptured once before.
In Harrisburg on July 31 the Highways Department awarded contracts to Baldwin Brothers Paving of Cleveland for 63,192 dollars and Charles H. Pry Construction for 89,021 dollars. Projects include widening and surfacing 2.33 miles on West Smith Street and East Columbus Avenue in Corry and Columbus townships, and 2.63 miles on Meadville Street between Towville and Little Hope in Venango and Greenfield townships. Nearby route work covers routes 92 and 9 with traffic routes through Evie and Edinboro. Two young sisters Marciella Corbi, 16, and Arlene Corbin Warsing, 21, were killed when their car was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train in Huntingdon on July 1.
Bulletin notes most of the 28th Infantry Division to sail from the Fayre for home today while advance units are ashore. A US public relations officer cites a possible Big Three meeting in progress. Weygand accuses Petain of sending orders to erase operations against US and British forces at the time of the North Africa landing. Washington reports a growing push among Senate progressive Democrats to back a Truman policy in October.
The State Highway Department may improve the east of Columbus to the Erie crossing and toward Lottsville and Sugar Grove before winter. The road carries an old biselite surface and has suffered severe spring conditions. Surveys, bridge checks, and other conditions must be reviewed before work can begin, with no definite immediate schedule from the Franklin district office. A wider postwar project to rebuild the Columbus to Lottsville highway is reportedly planned in Warren County.
General Weygand testified in Paris that he alone decided to seek an armistice after recognizing military collapse. He described himself as a prisoner of war and rejected claims of collusion with Marshal Petain, noting Lebrun first proposed peace terms in May. A former court witness blamed Petain for Vichy police cruelty and warned of German threats.
Secretary Schroyer and Chief Engineer John Herber with Chief Maintenance Engineer L. J. Cirran visited Corry on return to Harrisburg from Erie. They inspected highway operations and took over several local district projects. News reached Schroyer of Dr. Stewart’s death while he was at the Journal office.
Washington July 3 Senate unity on the United States charter fractured over a Truman appointment of a security council delegate without congressional definition of authority. Connally urged the State Department to determine if legislation is needed to cover Howard R. Stelvig’s appointment, a move that drew mixed reactions from Vandenberg Taft and others who urged careful congressional action and possible temporary delegation.
Joseph Mack was arrested by Officer Brewer after a bar dispute at the Life European Hotel. Mrs Clink alleged a broken nose from Macko, who faced assault and battery charges, paid fines and bail. civil damages planned.
Fragmented text reports Laval surrendering to American forces in Austria during World War II. It notes Vichy collaborators and German-linked officials, the appearance of Laval and his wife at an airfield, and U.S. troops moving to protect detainees near Linz. Exact dates and full details are unclear due to damaged text.
A garbled message cites Gen Curtis LeMay urging immediate evacuation of more Japanese cities. References to B 29 superfortresses and planned destruction imply a strategic air campaign targeting industrial and military sites. The report notes prior bombings and ongoing Allied air operations with plans for continued assaults.
Edwin Saunders, superintendent at Corry Memorial Hospital, submitted his resignation to the board. He plans to leave August 15 or sooner if a successor is named, aiming to start a new director role in Coudersport. Directors have taken no action yet on a successor and Saunders denies誘uring staff to move with him.
Health official Chief Flanigan announced that most eateries have begun compliance with state and city health department provisions. The sweeping program requires regular inspections, permit renewals, and penalties for violations, with licensing deadlines and fines outlined for noncompliance.
A Tyrone youth died in a hospital after an automobile crash near Fowler Hollay by Purl Matilde last night. Several others were injured in the collision when the car failed to negotiate a turn and struck a tree.
Dr. Alexander H. Stewart 63 Pennsylvania Health Secretary died of a heart attack in Harrisburg. A native of Indians, Pa, he joined the Health Department in 1939 as deputy to Dr. John J. Shaw and became secretary after Shaw's death in 1942. Reappointed by Governor Edward Martin, Stewart faced Fitch Act violations charges in federal court, which remain unresolved, while Governor Martin and Lt Governor Gay criticized cabinet control and his removal.
Allied warships again bombarded Japan while Allied air forces claim heavy tolls on Nipponese ships and aircraft. Reports say Tokyo area near-shore bombardments damaged factories and ports, with widespread air sweeps knocking out locomotives and crippling enemy supply lines.
Pennsylvania auditor general certified a revenue audit of Ralph McCord register of wills and orphan’s court, Erie County. The period ran January 3 1944 to December 16 1944 and covered 2594 documents including 1 760 letters of administration and 50 letters testamentary. Total tax on all documents was 269127.02 with a commission of 1621.08.
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