27 Jun 1945
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1945
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes cattle price quotes with terms like 12.78 and 18.00, indicating declines of around 10 to 75 percent and uneven demand across heifers and cows. Limited context and missing names or locations.
Simla talks near agreement on basic membership for a viceroy’s council as British self-government proposals loom. Moslem and Christian Indian groups weigh in on including minority members while a Friday meeting is planned to decide interim governance terms.
General Joe McNarney returned to Emporium Pennsylvania to a loud homecoming. Police estimate about 6000 people lined the twilight parade route, with bands sirens and cannon roars marking a day-long celebration. The crowd, including residents and local dignitaries, greeted him as he rode in an open car.
A three cent stamp bearing Franklin D. Roosevelt portraits debuts as the first of four memorial issues. It went on sale in Washington with national rollout planned to begin at post offices nationwide tomorrow.
AAP dispatch reports Belgian Communist Party predicts King Leopold II will issue a statement before week’s end. The item reflects early Cold War style political chatter in Brussels amid European tensions. The text also covers U S topics noting the House Judiciary Committee approving Tenmay’s recommendation on presidential succession and attendance by Stettinius at the San Francisco conference.
The nation faced a surge of strikes affecting about 100000 idle workers amid labor disputes and walkouts. Detroit and Chicago saw tensions rise with CIO and AFL unions, while government officials warned of broader impact and possible action. A 1 year old in Pennsylvania died after a fall from a third story window, the investigation continuing.
Delegates at a world peace conference press for the swift ratification of the United Nations charter. The drive is sparked by President Truman’s urging for a faster world security plan as the conference concludes.
President Truman urged immediate ratification of the world charter at the San Francisco conference. He said the charter is a first step and nations must act now, vowing to send it to the Senate for quick action. Delegates from 50 nations heard his call for swift approval and a lasting world order.
Washington March 27 Army officials expect the discharge score to drop from 88 to 40 or 78 as reports are reviewed by the War Department. Field commanders and the Howe Military Committee weigh the new standard while SF points in the tentative program remain unchanged.
The Seventh Ward drives a surge in E Bond sales with the city total reaching 1,035,994 dollars. Officials report strong progress toward the national goal as community efforts continue and additional subscriptions are expected in coming days.
Postmaster J. P. Sullivan reported that a stamp window at the Post Office will open at 6 o clock this evening for motorists to purchase the new motor vehicle tax stamps required July 1. Only 160 stamps have been sold so far, most to large industries and plant fleets, with a late rush anticipated.
Glenn Betts a farm worker on the Corry and Spring Creek road was thrown from a tractor pulling a mowing machine and cut by the mower blades on Monday just before a heavy storm. He drove to town for medical aid and is recovering at home with serious cuts to legs and an arm and a back injury. Treasury report shows receipts 168 138 758 30 expenditures 205 659 064 15 net balance 29 090 021 078 02.
Brookville Pennsylvania June 27 unions and Penns Electric workers plan a possible July strike. Aimed at Pennsyvania Electric Co of employees the action could cut power to more than 185000 homes and 24000 businesses across western Pennsylvania and Maryland. Authorities seek a plan to protect essential services including war plants and refineries if the stoppage occurs.
Mrs Esther Spicer received a letter from her son Ensien Warren Spicer serving with the Navy on the west coast. He describes attending a San Francisco United Nations conference session and listening to envoys from several foreign nations with interpretations following. He also notes obtaining a pass to witness the final regular assembly before the concluding sessions.
Report states military ballots counted show no change to results. Details list counts for candidates Barber, Lily, Grewit, McClean, and others with vote tallies. County officials confirm the public tally remains as announced with no shifts in the judgeship race.
Deputy Coroner ruled death a self inflicted gunshot while Ottaway was temporarily deranged. Ottaway lived at 112 Lemon Street with his wife Ethel and children Kenneth Muley Robert Roger and David. Funeral services set for Bracken-Roxing Funeral Home with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Washington June 27 The four billion dollar Series E bond quota remains about one billion short of completion with the drive ending by July 7 or earlier. E bonds sales stand at approximately 2.971 billion with a total including all bonds near 6.87 billion and individual bonds likely to reach seven billion.
The Bronze Star Medal was awarded to Cpl Bal Wert Giselo of Company L during service with the American Seventh Army in Germany. Other noted details include unit affiliations and action reports from the European theater.
A damaged propeller plane crashed near a farm on Guty Spring Creek road Saturday morning after a forced descent. Two youths suffered minor injuries while a female resident escaped with slight bruises. The craft landed in trees west of the farm, and authorities continued reporting on the incident. Continued on Page Five.
David Li, Democratic state chair and mayoral nominee, vowed that if elected Pittsburgh will seek federal funds for city improvements. He said he will go to Washington to push legislation allowing direct federal aid, aiming to move Pittsburgh up from tenth to among the first five cities with such aid.
Japanese forces retreating into the hills of northern Luzon as Allied amphibious operations near Kume Island proceed. Tokyo radio cites American moves on Okinawa flank. battleships and air sorties said to press the invasion with heavy enemy losses.
New York dairy producers will receive a base price of 4.12 per hundredweight for June milk, with War Food Administration feed payments totaling 0.35 to 0.45, yielding a combined return of 3.47 per hundredweight. The total is about 10 cents less than June of last year, reflecting reduced subsidies. The New York milk shed covers New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Connecticut, and possibly Massachusetts.
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