14 Jun 1945
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1945
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR yields a sparse local notice with names and places lacking clear context. Readable elements include Wilcox and Muli with scattered numbers and a county reference.
Seven year old Cecelia Wenell died from a bullet wound at City Hospital where her mother and grandfather are also seriously injured. Police say the grandfather John Wenell shot the two and then wounded himself as officials arrived. A second item notes Ireland will choose a new president to succeed Dr Douglas Hyde who declines another term.
Polish government in exile declares it will not accept Big Three supervision of a provisional administration. London leaders vow to resist Moscow backed settlement while Warsaw delegates arrive for the Allied conference.
Six people were injured in a traffic crash near the French Creek Church as authorities reported the scene and ongoing investigations. Officials did not provide names or exact conditions, but described multiple responders at the rural intersection.
Government announces fixed quotas on sugar supplies for all agencies and distributors. Civilians will receive reduced allotments over the next three months as the administration directs equal sharing of available stock among prime distributors and agencies.
General Devers states Germany possessed large stocks of poison gas but had no evidence Hitler planned to use it as an offensive weapon. He notes German leadership diverted resources to high explosives and anti gas gear, while a top chemical expert cites D Day and Remagen as near gas use moments but concludes gas was not decisive.
Secretary Stimson announced that the Third and Seventh Armies will occupy Germany, replacing the 18th Army. General Patton will return to Europe’s command. Reports say Lt Gen Simpson’s Sixth Army may return to the United States in July with the 15th Army staying in Germany through December.
A head on collision on French Creek Road near St Matthias Church left a Clymer youth critically injured and several others hurt. Miss Clarice Raynor of French Creek and Maynard Deuni of Clymer were raced to hospital with severe injuries. Kopta and four others from the second vehicle, Claude King Donald Smitty and William Williams, received multiple injuries.
Tiny WAC Corporal Margaret Hastings and two male companions survive Shangri La Valley crash and begin long trek toward safety. Hastings, 5 feet tall and 98 pounds, is described as plucky and expected to recover from injuries as Lt. John B. McCellom of Trenton Missouri and Sgt. Kenneth W. Decker of Kelso Washington recover from less serious injuries.
London reports a British plan for a New Deal style governance in India with a new executive council and closer steps toward self government. Viceroy Lord Wavell signals reforms while the Indian National Congress leadership remains detained and Gandhi releases noted May 5 after 21 months.
Mrs. Harry Thompson of Columbus received word of the Bronze Star and a special citation for heroic service in a combat operation against the enemy on March 4, 1945 near Kembierbruck Germany. Thompson entered service in 1942 and has served overseas since January of this year.
Franklin district offices of the State Highway Department announce bids will open July 10 in Harrisburg for widening Route 6 from North Corry to Warren County line 1.6 miles and resurfacing that east west corridor. Also bids for West Pleasant Street resurfacing and parts of West Smith Street will be opened. Awards expected shortly after with work to begin in August.
Col. Glen Myer of the American troop carrier Forces was fined 1200 by an Army court martial for transporting two titled English passengers to Brussels in November aboard an Army plane. He pleaded guilty to violating Army regulations. The passengers Lady Cecilia Johnstone and Lady Diana Dixon were fined 200 each by an English court in January for breaking defense regulations.
The Centerville area suffered severe flood damage as rainfall washed out tracks and roads. Bridges over Muddy Grove were damaged, the railroad approached slowed trains, and rural routes faced washouts from Lis city to Centerville with extensive property impact and blocked highways.
San Francisco June 4 Exiles challenge big power control in a world league dispute. The article notes tensions among delegations and a push to draft a joint language text before a final session where President Truman will speak.
Barry Me., two year old son of Mrs. Eline Smith of East Washington Street, is in Coty Hospital in critical condition with second degree burns to hands, chest and face after a rubbish fire at the family home yesterday evening. The child was not burned by flames but received injuries when attempting to assist or near the blaze. Dr. Guilette treated the injuries and warned complications are feared.
Washington reports total military casualties for the Army and Navy reached 1 017 097, an increase of 5 048 in the week. The small weekly rise suggests fighting in Europe may be winding down.
The French press agency reports Armand Audet, Madagascar governor general under Vichy, arrested in Vasubhariya, London. Major Cheuneet Heattlee may attend the Big Throw conference with Churchill, while Britain’s July results loom. President Truman seeks early San Francisco conference ratification and prompt peace charter approval. Polish leaders accused of terror acts behind Red Army lines to be tried soon.
The report cites 1554 U S merchant ships lost or damaged with 56 52 crewmen dead or missing and 3640 soldiers drowned abroad. Allied and neutral losses reach 4170 ships from direct enemy action as U S efforts delivered over seven tons of cargo per ton lost.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear the appeal of Corrine Sykes, a 20 year old Black housemaid sentenced to death for the murder of Mrs Freeda S Woodlinger. The trial judge, Vincent A Carroll, ordered execution in the electric chair last Thursday. The case is set for argument in the week of September 2 in Pittsburgh.
Japan's cave dwelling troops on Okinawa occupy a shrinking 13 square mile pocket. Premier Kantaro Suzuki says Nippon will focus on a massive air army as U S air power grows. Allied raids press Tokyo. leaders claim invasion possible in months with strong Japanese resistance.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.