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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1945
Page
1
A local court records a charge involving Martini regarding a disputed incident at a gathering in Apia. The case details include a young boy linked to the altercation and the involvement of authorities in an effort to reconcile the events.
City council meets Monday with multiple agenda items including approval of county owned properties in Offerson County sale and opening bids for a new Streets Department truck. Quarantine ordinance third reading, title checks, and tax bills with city engineer report also on deck.
ROOKR WANSON at Babson Park reports Babson’s responses on postwar industry prospects and investment strategy. He cites building and furnishing small schemes, demand for automobiles, clothing, and inflation hedges like select oil and metal stocks, real estate, and high grade bonds. He warns of potential shocks from reconversion, rail industry pressures, and tax changes pending a balanced federal budget.
SINATRA FOUND UNFIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE after Army physicals. Local board 19 chairman T. Caldwell announced Gioorér Prehk Bipatra, disqualified by medical exam. board will meet soon to decide on further action. Bipatra listed 2-AAP until September.
The Corry chapter reports slow gains in the Red Cross War Fund drive led by Dan Taggart as more preliminary contacts are completed. An opening gift of 1000 from Mrs Q and other donations bring in about 1400 to date, with a goal of 17200 for this year.
Associated Press reports Gen. Douglas MacArthur announces fourth landing in a rapid campaign as American forces seize Lubang Island, completing control of a crucial route through Verde Passage. Maj. Gen. Verne D. Mudge and Maj. Gen. Edwin D. Batrick push attacks east of Manila as air strikes soften strongpoints and 190 tons of explosives rain on targets in Nueva Ecija.
A young Navy seaman on leave attempted death by own action at the Center Street crossing of the Erie Railroad. He leaped toward an eastbound freight train but was narrowly missed by the wheels, and was found mudded and water-soaked near the fence after the train passed. He had shown a possible suicidal remark earlier at the passenger station.
Rainfall across the Allegheny basin from last night raises flood risk as the Ohio River at Pittsburgh is forecast to crest near 248 to 255 feet by 4 am tomorrow. Weather Bureau predicts colder air and partial rainfall relief, with prior totals varying by location and warnings of rising river levels near Kinmua and Warren area.
Pittsburgh March 4 Shaler youths investigated the fatal shooting of 14 year old Eugene Brir Hie during a chaotic home free-for-all at a school game. The weapon, a shotgun, ended the contest with two others injured as police seek the shooter and motive.
Two infamous desperadoes surrendered to FBI and police in Concord New Hampshire and were moved to Boston for federal arraignment. They had escaped Nebraska prison last year and the Courcil Bluffs jail prior, were heavily armed during capture, and faced possible charges in multiple states with authorities tight lipped on details.
Bernard the manager of the Corry WMO office announced that Ohler Flanigan of Corry and Chief Magee of Union City reported that midnight closing orders are being observed in both communities. An enforcement committee, including Corry and Union City officers and Ralph Chirtcuzio Jr, will cooperate with the Cory WMC offices. Citizens with complaints should file with police. A modified order exempts restaurants that do not serve Aquarmor or provide entertainment. Each place must close at midnight.
The Corsy Union City draft board released the names of 27 local men in Erie County No 8 scheduled for induction into fire services on May 16. The March 15 call requires 8 am assembly at Union City offices, with some from farm addresses. Names include William Poster, Richard Blix Crosscul, Donald Jerome Morehouse, Alpha Scott Maine, Eugene Butcher, and others from Union City Edinboro and surrounding towns.
U S Pacific Fleet reported March 3 that American carrier planes swept the Ryukyu Islands nearly unopposed, destroying or damaging 55 Japanese ships and 9 planes. Three Spruance task forces followed with 4 fleet bombardments near Oki no Daito, 210 miles east, as enemy losses mounted and air defenses offered little resistance.
Third Marine Division pressed about 600 yards from the pillbox line on Guam as heavy fighting continued. Units under Major General Groves B. Erskine advanced along the northern coast toward the boomerang shaped Nipponese front, facing relentless Japanese counterattacks and rugged terrain.
The Mayor's Emergency Committee ended all coal control today after reports showed drastic measures were no longer needed. Mayor Hep Jey ordered the group temporarily discharged, with recalls possible if emergency returns. City staff handled distribution work and consumers may order coal directly from dealers until further notice.
Propaganda Minister Paul Joseph Goebbels told readers of the Was Tafel that Germans “love and long for peace” and urged acceptance of peace terms. He questioned why Germany should be ashamed to admit a desire for peace while noting the importance of how peace is achieved and its contents.
Allied air forces pounded German industry along the Rhine for the third straight day, targeting essential wartime production. In Asia, heavy bombers hit Bangkok in a Southeast Asia Command release, while Chinese forces advanced toward Lashio, northwest of MantCalny, pushing near rebel lines.
A four day paper salvage drive will begin Monday with pupil volunteers in Toliday and Ward areas collecting newspapers. Students from Coco Gro Heroine buildings will handle Pleat Ward on Monday, with Second Ward and Junior High pupils aiding Tuesday through Wednesday. Fourth Ward collection runs Thursday and may be kept overnight if weather delays occur.
In the first week after an uptick in real estate activity several property transfers and home sales were reported. Widespread move orders are noted with at least twenty households expected to relocate in the near term. A shortage of livable houses remains a constraint, yet moves trigger cascades to multiple other relocations. One south side business property sale is pending and rumors circulate of additional transfers. Parties involved include local brokers and Walter I Best, with matters unfolding at his office.
Unofficial reports from London describe 250,000 American troops driving to the Rhine West bank within five miles of a junction with Canadian forces. Ninth Army advances threaten multiple German positions as Allied bombardment and air support target German communications, with Red Army cavalry reaching positions overlooking the Baltic area during a broader wartime sweep.
North Dakota Senator Moses died early this morning at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota after treatment. The Democrat, longtime governor, served in the Senate and was the state’s senior member of the delegation. His death follows a period of illness and medical care at the Mayo Clinic.
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