11 Jun 1945
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1945
Page
1
The readable text shows a garbled report mentioning 1907, multiple names, and places but lacks a coherent narrative. Entities appear as Danni, Hardy, Ni Dermanyy, and Corry, with scattered references to a party, supervision, and a board of experts.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a recent engagement or event linked to the Western Lounge and a late 1940s era timing. Names, places, and exact actions are unclear. the fragment preserves a vague reference to an age or status and a sale or schedule item.
Fragmentary notes suggest a morning gathering or event involving Toy Sev and a possible replay or review session. Mentions of a person or place are unclear, but the text indicates a discussion or rumor about a result or outcome. Further readable details are not present to confirm participants or location.
The American Tenth Army launched a frontal assault against the Yaeju Dake escarpment in southern Okinawa, facing heavy Japanese artillery and mortar fire. Maj. Gen. James L. Bradley’s 6th Infantry Division pushed 800 to 1,000 yards, with offshore battleships and cruisers providing support as air and ground forces struggled through rugged terrain and numerous caves.
A false report about flour and cereals being stopped and rationed circulated Saturday night via a fragment of a broadcast. Some residents attempted purchases before stores closed. a prominent meal retailer reportedly bought a barrel of flour. The rumor recurred Sunday and Monday, but no actual run on stores occurred.
Six varloads of crushed limestone arrived in this city for resurfacing Route 6 west of the city and are being unloaded under contract by W. L. Dunne of Coshocton. The stone is stored on West Smith street and prior shipments were placed at the old Stone Quarry on South Canter street. Work hinges on arrival of resurfacing equipment within weeks to complete two local jobs and rumors of Route 6 eastward remain unconfirmed with no announced timelines.
Wayne Valley United Methodist Church held memorial services for Pfc. George W. Davis and Pfc. Carl Bishop, local soldiers killed in action in Europe. Rev. Mra J Hal Smith led the service with assistances from Rev. George Mulvin and Rev. Harold Webb, as the Wayne Valley parish and Thompson Post V 7. W. joined in tribute.
Chinese assault forces clash near Liu Chow and push toward Kweilin within ten miles as two-pronged drives threaten the city. Chinese communique reports Tshani-Timchow outpost captured 49 miles west and 66 miles east, with shock troops infiltrating Linchow defenses and Liuchow’s highway stronghold near Indo China.
Guam June 1 The Japanese homeland faced the worst weekend of the war as American air power struck five wide raids across Japan. B 29s with Mustang and Thunderbolt escorts, plus Navy carrier planes, hit targets from Tachikawa to Sukagawa and Kyushu. Losses included 10 Allied planes. Japanese anti aircraft efforts and kamikaze attacks continued.
James C. Downs of the National Association of Real Estate Boards testified before the House Ways and Means Banking Committee seeking a general increase in OPA rent ceilings. He argued rent control is unique for its 100 percent effectiveness at original levels and claimed OPA ignores needs of property owners representing about 1,000,000 owners.
Bulletin highlights damage costs in Jamestown exceeding 1 million dollars. Concurrent World War II dispatches describe Australian troop landings on Labuan and Brunei Bay in northwest Borneo, with General MacArthur confirming operations and air bombardment by Allied forces.
Investigators seek cause after four gas explosions near a loading plant in Corapolis Pa kill a worker and injure another. Fragments of 15 pound tubes and hydrogen gas flames caused extensive damage, with shrapnel-like debris injuring a man from Sewickley and a Curtis plant worker. Military detachment and fire crews fought a spreading blaze as tanks within 100 yards faced risk. losses estimated around 120000 dollars.
More than 500 German prisoners of war are employed at the Philadelphia Navy Yard to relieve labor shortages. Split into two groups from an eastern camp, they perform salvage tasks under Army guard in barracks, paid in cents daily in scrip usable at their canteen, with proceeds sent to the Treasury.
A cyclone last night caused extensive damage around Maddox Plant and nearby Brooklyn area. Dozens injured, eight hospitalized, many buildings leveled or severely damaged. Fires started but controlled as city utilities and power service were disrupted. rescue efforts ongoing with portions of streets blocked. Continued on Page Eight.
Mrs. Margaret Carhart receives the Distinguished Flying Cross on behalf of her son Staff Sgt Harland F. Pelton of the 47th Bomber Group Twelfth Air Force. Pelton, long praised for outstanding proficiency in landing and attack, has been missing in action since June 29 last year, with crew members believed to have survived and hope held for news.
The district's Sugar Rationing Board announced a reduced June quota of 2675 pounds balancing prior allotments. Additional applications may be approved for the remainder of the month, with July quotas hoped but not yet confirmed. notices posted at the Ajax building offices.
Two boys in their early teens were arrested after a wild night of robbery and car theft in the Rynd Farm area between Titusville and Owego. Richard Davidson, 14, and Donald Snyder, 13, admitted taking a .32 caliber revolver from the Kaneville home, stealing Mary Malone’s Ford sedan, and siphoning gas at the Clark residence before abandoning the car. Police, led by Chief Flanigan, recovered the vehicle and captured the pair afterward.
Washington reports the public has purchased 5 022 billion dollars in bonds toward the seven billion three hundred million quota in the seventh war loan. Treasury releases show 2 284 billion of that total in wart of bonds or 57 percent of the four billion dollar goal, with small money participation noted. In Pittsburgh a fire captain was overcome while attempting to rescue Mrs Bessie Rafferty 24 who perished in a two story brick home blaze. Captain George Davis 66 was pulled from the burning dwelling.
Ansociated Press reports the 8th Infantry Division pushing north from the Hinobon area toward the Cagayan Valley. Allied forces claim a major advance with Japanese casualties rising to about 4,931 killed and 725 captured over the week, while American losses reach 172 dead and 855 wounded. Major General Robert S. Belisle's division tallies the higher Japanese death count at 4,000 during the week.
June 11 report from Frankfurt on Eisenhower and Montgomery receiving the Order of Victory from Marshal Zhukov. The ceremony marked the first time the award went to Soviet Russia’s highest prestige honor and highlighted allied unity in pursuing a lasting postwar peace.
In Pittsburgh on June 11 with June 19 municipal primaries a weak, muted campaign atmosphere prevailed. Democrats and Republicans paused, awaiting final informal tallies and last minute door to door solicitations as election activity lagged.
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