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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1945
Page
1
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Washington June 8 Supporters mobilized to resist any amendment to the United Nations charter as the Senate foreign relations committee met to fix a date for hearings on the treaty. Senator Taft argued the American delegate's powers on the security council should be defined in the ratification resolution, while Senator George urged delaying decision until negotiations begin on the use of American forces. Senator Connally opposed Taft, stressing powers should be set in separate legislation outlining appointment. The charter requires joint approval by five major powers and two additional signatories to take effect for peaceful settlements or to halt aggression.
An inquiry centers on fake phone calls and telegraph messages to a Corry serviceman urging him to report to base. Fraudulent notices claimed Western Union orders or Red Cross dispatches, with officials suspecting a local individual or parson. The Corry Red Cross chapter and other authorities investigate the deception.
Washington June 30 civilians may book passenger train reservations only five days in advance starting today. The system has faced a 30 day hiatus during most of the war period.
In Washington on June 30 the House kept a late session as Congress nears action on a one year overseas aid bill. President Truman would immediately sign into law once action is complete. Abandoning partisanship, Republican leaders urged swift approval of the rom an taber program while Devers slated to lead Army ground forces after Buckner’s death.
A Corry club previously denied a liquor license won an appeal in county court and another decision by the State Liquor Control Board ordered issuance. The case centers on quota provisions and legal challenges affecting several counties. Governors conference opens at Mackinac Island with state leaders en route.
Technical experts of the Pennsylvania Electric Co mapped emergency service plans for a strike by 2,000 workers on July 5. The RWLB said it would take no action before next week while union leaders push for raises up to 8.12 cents an hour. Skeleton crews would serve hospitals, waterworks, and sewage plants, with no war plants planned.
Officials warn a threatened strike by operating and maintenance forces of the utility system could disrupt hospitals and essential services. Even with wage talks settled, curtailment risks illegal disconnections and mass outages across north side Opry and other Pennsylvanian towns, prompting anticipated government intervention to avert shutdown.
Tokyo hints of new invasion at Okinoerabu Isle as Chinese troops recapture four towns and American forces overrun Ume Island, beginning development of a new assault base aimed at neutralizing Japan. Reports describe aerial campaigns, oil facilities, and China’s advancing positions near the southeastern Pacific theater, with details continuing on the next page.
A blaze at 924 State Street in Erie gut wrecked Stacey's Youth Center and the former Weschler shoe store. The fire, discovered evening, forced evacuation of Palassos next door theater and caused smoke damage to surrounding buildings. Firemen, overcome by smoke, required revival aid but no panic ensued.
A special school board meeting reached a pact with owners of all parcels in the Spring West Pleasant West South streets and Pirst avenue block. Tenants may stay rent free until January 1, 194, and owners pay current taxes. district to seek court viewers to set fair parcel prices. If hardship arises extensions possible, notably for Wiggers Garage. District will vacate and clear the block for future school building.
Corry’s Seventh Loan campaign nears its close with total sales at 1 056 708 and a city quota of 1 056 796. The campaign shows $414,788 raised to date, with weeks of selling left and hopes a late spurt will lift the E Bond figure. Russia, Germans clash in POW riot. three Russians die by own hand and seven wounded as American forces quell the disturbance.
Alarmed by smoke, Chief Flanigan and officers responded as a fireman discovered a blaze in a room at the Rost Mian street Hotel. The fire, started likely by a mattress, was extinguished with minor damage and no serious injuries reported.
Erie R R men Jenlatt and Mees report track upgrades in Corry yards including 11 pound rails west and east from Maple crossover. Center Street and First Avenue crossings will be rebuilt with steel and stone slab. Work to start soon after ballast and drainage improvements, with completion not before fall amid months of activity.
During a special meeting the Board of Education elected Mrs Walter Ross as cook for the Junior High cafeteria and Mrs Hunt for the Senior High. They also named janitors for each building for the coming year including Senior High William Mc Avoy and Guy Darling Junior High Harry Feming Sam Lupone Ross Fleming Concord Arthur eting Fairview Carl Way Washington William Burnett Harding Mrs Grant Hosier Library building Mrs Ore Hulings Miss Florence Pond way re elected as school office secretary and Mrs Walter L Peake re elected as trustee of the Public Library.
The Corsy Water Supply Company in Ohio has started a major water project along North Cony, Massillon. Ohio Drilling Company will drill multiple new wells to boost supply and stability, improving access for nearby developments while meeting state standards and expanding service capacity across the area.
Raw court notes show MacDonald family and others pursuing a damage action over a fatal South Center Street incident. Attorneys argued for a new trial citing court errors and a verdict against the weight of the evidence. City of Corry defense seeks limited liability damages of 39000 with a ruling anticipated around August first. In separate dispatch, Ohio Gov. Lavache orders immediate induction of Goodyear workers on strike in Akron.
A historical note reports the Third Army Navy E Award ceremony at the Raymond plant. It mentions company employees and wartime honors, with references to naval recognition and civilian labor roles during the period. The text is fragmented but centers on wartime production pride and award allocation.
Reported threat of a noon strike by Candaptore aid batrimen on the Erie Railroad was halted after President Truman intervened and formed a panel. The dispute centered on extra compensation for added duties and a 1943 agreement, with rail executives saying no strike would develop under present war demands.
Lightning hit a barn on the Scioto Clymer Highway at the Nathan Reynolds farm last evening, destroying the structure. Alton Bromiley and family occupy the farm and lost hay and equipment, but cattle were safe in pasture. Clymer fire department dampened flames to protect nearby buildings.
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