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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1945
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe dairy related items including cows, helpers, an abattoir or rotting, and produce at a location possibly Owansburg. Details are unclear but reference to date 12 14 and numbers 41 4 appear.
The readable text references cannery quantities carcases and livestock terms such as cows lambs and aviation strength. Specific figures and complete context are missing, making the exact report unclear. This appears to be a damaged historical market snippet with scattered monetary values and animal counts.
Poles and the Big Three will meet Friday in Moscow to discuss reorganizing the Polish provisional government in exile. Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union say the plan follows the Crimea agreement. London and other capitals note the exile government in London, led by Wacław Oszcz?ewski, is not invited.
Five Corry soldiers captured by Germans on the western front during the Kutrone campaign arrived in New York yesterday aboard the returning transport. Captain Kenneth Paulson and four other Corry men were discharged at New York and prepared for Camp Shanks before heading home. The group includes T/Sgt Rolland James Kidney, S/Sgt James F. Rouse, Pfc Clauds Weber, and Pfc Neil Gates, all previously listed as missing in action or prisoners. Capt. Paulson telephoned his parents with confirmation of their arrival and expected return to Cony within days.
Unity Service restored to power for about 5000 Jamestown homes after a study night tornado cut service. New York Guard and State Police had been on emergency patrol since May and were released this morning.
A 73 year old John Wenell shot his daughter Madera 25 and granddaughter Cecilia 7 at their rural home near Knox Clarion County. Wenell was found wounded and the three were hospitalized in critical to serious condition. State Police investigated while a Knox physician treated the wounded.
One man was jailed and another fined in federal court after a grand jury probe into black market meat. Harry Rosenfeld, Pittsburgh market operator, was fined 1000 dollars and sentenced to six months in jail for selling pork with altered ration points at higher prices. George Sweeney, operator of a Helve Vernon market, pleaded no defense to making false statements in depositing ration coupons and was fined 100 dollars.
At San Francisco June 13 the defeat of the Australian amendment cleared the way for a United Nations conference committee to consider a veto for Big Five powers over world security. The proposal would have stripped the veto from most steps and limited its use to force. It failed 20 to 10 with 15 abstentions and five absences. A new line emerged as the nonaligned nations urged a future chance to amend the charter about ten years hence, allowing the Big Five to block changes while preserving council unity. The debate featured clashes among delegates including New Zealand, the United States, and Australia. The committee planned further meetings to wind up its work, while a separate commission approved UN charter provisions to marshal peace and force when needed.
A Soviet titled article in Tygexta claims Argentina’s war declaration on the Allis Maxoh 27 came on German instructions. It cites Fritz Mandl’s arrest in Argentina and warns of Nazi influence guiding President Edelimiros Farrell and Vice President Col. Juan Peron toward anti Nazi alignment.
The American Federation of Labor calls for a comprehensive program of improved education and health services for the nation’s youth to substitute for peacetime draft. The statement, prepared by Lewis C. Hines, emphasizes preparedness and measured reform, arguing veterans’ experience warrants a cautious approach to any future conscription plans.
Eric Ballwodd of ficias said this morning that the new construction work in progress west of Lelty would likely extend into Corry yards within two to three weeks. crews and rails replacements progress toward the city and toward Columbus with high school students hired for summer maintenance alongside a special Mexican labor force handling the yards and nearby district work.
A survey of the 27 largest employers in the Corry Labor Market Area shows May employment fell by 117 workers. US Employment Service data indicate 13 963 were employed on May 13 and 13 846 on June 1, with 76 women and 41 men among the losses. Beginning of month figures show 1 360 employed women in surveyed industries and a layoff based separation rate of 5 45 percent. The report notes few voluntary separations and no major manpower loss from turnover, and states that the U S Employment Service placed 11 veterans in jobs during the past month, eight of whom were World War II veterans.
Chinese high command announced that Hoying was recaptured as Japanese efforts to threaten Canton and Hongkong were repelled. The report notes heavy fighting near Laoehow and near 400 miles northwest of the coast, with Chinese troops advancing and evacuations underway while Japan seeks to bolster western approaches to the coast.
Sgt Joseph Wojciechowski, longtime Corry resident, recently arrived back from overseas with Company A, Tirantey You Division. He had left Corry in 1941, served in 1948 campaigns, and is now reuniting with family on West South Street, while Mrs Melvin Cobbley notes arrival and homeward plans as brother Joseph completes reentry from military duty.
George Slagle a former railroad worker from this city, was injured when his left arm fractured in a bunking cell at the city jail. He later suffered a severe heart attack in transit from Corry to Erie and was rushed to St Vincent's Hospital where doctors report he remains in critical condition as officers await further word on surgical needs for the arm.
James Erwin Rogers, 19, of Sparta Route 3, son of Mr and Mrs Austin Rogers, died in a German prison camp after nine months of service. Inducted June 24 1914 he trained at Camp Blanding before serving overseas. His family received official War Department notification and his four brothers also served. (Continued on Page Two)
City officials announce mobilization for Flag Day parade in the park tomorrow. The two divisions include veterans groups, American Legion, Civil Air Patrol, Boy and Girl Scouts, and local fire and rescue units. Participants assemble at 7 30 p m on West Washington street, marching at 8 00 p m under Esquire Charles Lyons. On page four details continue.
Harrisburg June 13 The Crimmph Wealth may proceed next wall with escheat 6 per cent of the $20,000,000 Philadelphia snuff fortune of the late Henrietta H Gincrett. A Justice Department spokesman said they are following the case closely and awaiting completion of court hearings on claims of more than 26,000 persons before Commonwealth proceedings. They’ve made good progress on hearings the last few months and hope to proceed when ready.
Ensign Edward Kinley, veteran Navy man, runs a hospital ship style floating hotel for amphibious forces. The vessel acts as provisioning hub for water, food, and supplies and serves landing coxswains and crews. Capt. Stanley Leith proposed the plan adopted by Admiral Turner with four ships in service. Kinley functions as guest greeter and house detective aboard the vessel.
Report from Guam June 13 says simultaneous American dawn attacks on flanks of Yaeju plateau disrupted Japanese defense lines. In fierce fighting on Okinawa, Marines faced mass resistance as Japanese forces attacked with satchel charges and flamethrowers. Large losses were suffered by a Marine company, while U S troops used heavy artillery and new tactics to push toward Cagayan valley in the Philippines and Bougainville actions in the Solomons.
Mrs Joseph Frankowits of 312 West Main street received word that Sergt John Frankowitz, brother of her husband, was killed in action in Germany during the final weeks of World War II. The casualty came via mail from Belgium where he was stationed with the Army. The report confirms a Corry man’s death and notes another relative, George Frankowitz, hospitalized in England after injury in Germany.
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