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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1945
Page
1
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On Okinawa the organized Japanese resistance appeared to end as Tenth Army forces pursued disorganized remnants. Marines closed pockets around Shuri and Naha while bombers pounded Osaka and other targets. Tokyo broadcasts admitted fires still raging in Osaka as Allied forces advance across the island, with Nipponese commanders withdrawing to consolidate positions.
Cochranton reports confirm the skeleton found near French Creek belonged to John Jerome Morley, a former Corry resident missing since December 1941. Coroner Tuther King said identification came from a watch and wife Rose Morley of North East. Morley had been living in Meadville and disappeared en route to relatives for the holidays.
A Coast Guard crew suffered one fatality and six injuries on the Erie Peninsula. The backdrop involves a troubled patrol where a guard was killed and others hurt. authorities including Chief Boatswain Mike Motley report the line of duty incidents.
The Corry Union City draft board reviews 4-H eligibles aged 18 to 20 under revived Selective Service rules. Younger 4-Ps with corrected physical conditions may be called for examination. if qualified, they join broader service. Review adds workload for the board chaired by Mayor Hepler.
Pottsville June 1 Joseph M. Giblin, who pleaded guilty to setting the large Memorial Day blaze that leveled two blocks of Mahanoy City's business district, was sentenced to 7 to 10 years in Schuylkill County Court. Giblin, 45, faced arson charges after police tied him to the $1 million fire that destroyed multiple buildings. He allegedly admitted stuffing cotton waste under a garage door and claimed intoxication.
Troops press a heavy assault within 11 miles of the city as fighting widens the wedge in the Jap corridor toward Indo China. Besieging columns at Chukaw pu and Livehow remain in place, with enemy garrison still holding.
In Chungking on June 1 the Chinese II corps announced the airfield at Yungning was captured intact. Meanwhile Japanese forces faced pressure on multiple fronts along the east China Sea coast as Chinese units hammer the approaches to Shaoyang in Hunan and push toward Shaoyong and surrounding corridors.
Rev R R Merriman will deliver the baccalaureate sermon for Coy Senior High School class of 145 at Sunday evening exercises in the auditorium. The ministerial association and Principal H S Sheen announced the program featuring processional, hymns, scripture, prayers, sermon, and benediction with the school orchestra and cap and gown reunion.
In brief dispatches from Washington and San Francisco, reports outline Allied Pacific operations against Japan including raids on Borneo targets and the advancing Australian invasion forces near Tarakan. Separate prognoses from the UN conference in San Francisco highlight easing US-Soviet tensions and hopes for a forceful multinational push to conclude deliberations.
London June 1 Col A Be McGregor Goff of the United States War Crimes Commission said the United States will exact full punishment from war criminals. He noted difficulty in collecting evidence from 3,000 prisoners scattered abroad and that Germany may face broad judgments. Lt Col J W Hodgson said some crimes were Axis policy. The discussion suggested postwar accountability could target Axis governments as a whole.
Corry's bond drive nears the 200 000 mark with less than 5000 to go and the War Finance Committee expects to exceed it once Monday reports come in. E classification sales in the city totaled 25198.25 by noon with a gain of over 15000 in the past two days.
The Corry Rationing Board halted issuing canning sugar certificates indefinitely after only 409 of about 5,000 applications processed. Forms were scarce and mail-only processing caused delays. OPA and local boards across several states suspended home canning sugar allowances to protect crop readiness. Dewey accepts Truman invitation for talks in Washington.
An unusual wave of stop orders and rumors of lay-offs surfaced at Acro and Raymond plants amid heavy war orders. The Acro Inbar relations office said no major personnel changes are planned before June 15, with a possible effect after that date. Raymond reported no layoffs and noted a backlog of non war work reducing immediate need for cuts. Army cuts in aircraft production were expected to shift cancelations to Corry plants and affect related components.
Calvin J. Williams district OPA director said Brown Brothers Erie meat dealers paid 9240 to the Erie OPA price panel, the largest treble damage settlement in western Pennsylvania. The overcharges covered 655 pounds of center-cut pork chops sold between October 1, 1944 and April 17, 1945.
Lieut Edwin T Clark and his wife Marjorie of this city arrived home after his release as a prisoner of war. He had been detained by Germany for several months and endured a four day drift at sea before rescue. The couple expresses gratitude for Allied efforts and reports his recovery at home.
FBI assumes prosecution of local prisoner Robert Graft a Navy deserter captured after a stolen car pursuit. Graft, held in Erie County jail, faces transport charges and is under FBI and State Police custody. Authorities say he has a prior record of similar operations and was linked to gas station crimes before his capture.
New York Times dispatch from Buenos Aires reports the Argentine government has moved to curb freedoms after declaring war on Germany and Japan. The correspondent cites army occupation, searches for arms in streets, police with revolvers, and arrests or disappearances, detailing a climate of fear and control.
Associated Press reports London discussions aim to include Britain France and the United States for a conference on Syria and Lebanon after a French Syrian cease fire order. British concern over a clash eases as Paris and Damascus coordinate through a London meeting plan. The Syrian front reports 400 chest wounds and 500 wounded. Beirut center smoky.
Washington reports officials highlight rocket projectiles to justify extra bonds. They say rockets could be produced at full rate next year and fired by a naval crew using a system costing about twenty thousand dollars. Ted R. Gamble ties the issue to today’s marketable war loan offerings including four bond types with varied maturities and certificates.
Grief stricken Mrs Ray E Davis was granted her wish as her husband will be buried beside their daughter Lila Mae Davis 21 who was killed by a gunshot on Tuesday night. Deputy coroner said the death was not caused by the same weapon Daly MAB was using.
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