06 Mar 1945
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1945
Page
1
A fragmented notice from a local council records an alteration to sanitation rules and an upcoming vote or deadline. The readable terms mention a village body, dates or actions pending approval, and potential impact on residents. Further specifics are unreadable due to damaged text.
City council approved a dog quarantine to take effect April 1 after required notices. It also awarded a $3200 Powler and Fowler Reo truck contract for the Streets Department with hoist and dump body, contingent on delivery within 30 days. Budgeted $2500 with a $700 temporary loan. City treasurer reported February receipts of 6872.09, including 6193.27 in city taxes, police fines 128, meter forfeits 71, and February snow removal costs totaling 1196.31 with an additional 1300 later. Details summarize gasoline use by Police from January 5 to February 28.
City Council spent lengthy time examining the proposed sewage disposal plant contract with Ha yens and Emerson Cleveland engineers. City Solicitor Scott urged clarifications before signing. A revised draft will be submitted to the engineers for approval with plans to formalize terms at the next meeting.
A state legislative commission proposed a $10 per capita withholding tax on all employed persons to boost school funding. It would raise about $22 million annually for districts, fund permanent teacher raises, and reduce tax pressure on property owners. The plan envisions withholding by employers and tiered salary increases aligning elementary pay with high school levels in various district classes.
Manila March 6 Destruction of six of the ten Japanese divisions on Luzon Island was announced by General Douglas MacArthur who said the enemy towns were bottled up in the mountains and under continuous air attack. He reported about 100,000 Japanese in six divisions, with total Japanese losses on Leyte and Luzon approaching 235,000. Guerrilla forces under Col. R W Volckman had routed thousands in northern Luzon. American bombers operated on all fronts.
City council discusses withholding payment of bills submitted by the city treasurer for extra work done on preparing city tax notices. Council members indicate the city may have adequate help and compensation to cover the work, with details to be developed.
In Rome a massive protest escalated as Romans waved red flags and marched from Colosseum Square to the Quirinal Palace. Police fired on the crowd, killing at least one as turmoil grew over charges against General Mario Rostta and uncertainty over Crown Prince Umberto’s location.
A preliminary arbitration session at Hotel Corry followed by a second session in Pittsburgh. Jacob Blair, named arbitrator, led the talks between Ajax Iron Works and the 1 A. of M. union. A March 15 meeting is planned with Blair expected to attend the next day.
In Philadelphia on March 6 an 11 year old girl screamed for help, alerting a neighbor who ran for police. Fire department and police forced entry, rescuing five occupants from a coal gas danger. Artificial respiration saved them and doctors at Marcy Hospital expect full recovery.
Russian forces pushed toward Stettin along the Oder while German reports claimed Zhukov’s spearheads were checked near Gollnow 13 miles from the bay. Moscow dispatches noted advancing Soviets beyond Stargard and Nau gard as Rokossovsky’s Second White Russian Army moved along the Baltic coast toward Gdynia and Danzig, with German counterattacks forming near Brestin.
Washington March 6 The Winter rail traffic jam forces a five day embargo on all cars and freight shipments in the eastern half of the station effective at midnight Ending Sunday midnight the embargo aims to ease an accumulation of undercargo shipments caused by the widespread rail tie-up A spokesman for the Association of American Railroads said the backlog from heavy winter snows in the East is steadily improving
Erie authorities identified the victim of a Sunday automobile collision as John Prantis Leonard, 28, of Ridgway, noting the death occurred after he was struck by a car. Detective Cant Roy provided the information and the investigation continues to clarify exact circumstances.
The city opened bids for county heir parcels, with seventy offers received last night. The proposals will be sent to County Commissioners for review and possible sale confirmations, as some bids included encumbrances or errors. Notable bids include Heath properties on Delaware and Washington streets, West Wayne and Congress, and several others totaling modest sums, with some titles contingent on school district actions.
Pittsburg March 6 Wen zel R Keller 15 of Tarentim today faced an Indefinite term at White Hill Reformatory Camp Hill after pleading guilty yesterday to the fatal shooting of Walter FP Kindler 25 during a hunting trip in Frasier township last November Judge Patterson porch said the youth would face voluntary manslaughter with a surge of temper 10 seconds before or after the incident
Tokyo declares American Marines on two Estland s have launched a violent attack for Japanese fines. In Guam, officials report a 16 day battle is near its end with over 2000 Marines killed or wounded and Japanese losses exceeding 18,000 as U S Pacific Fleet readies clincher blows amid supply pressures and strategic regrouping.
Bulletin from London reports daylight raids by RAF heavy bombers concentrating on Chemnitz and other targets including Salzgitter and Ure. The raids follow a previous night attack by about 1,100 bombers. In Yugoslavia Tito is expected to form a new united government soon. In Italy Fifth Army advances near Bologna. Chinese forces near Suichynam Angsi angles near Hankow. In the U.S. Roosevelt nominates Fred M. Vinson as federal loan administrator.
Coroner W. W Wood reported that Mrs. Nore Agnes Lawrence drowned herself in a local waterway after relatives said she had been ill. The March 6 finding notes her illness as a possible contributing factor and identifies Tex Heart AlsLuVo as a referenced place or item in the fragment.
The Aero Employees Benefit Association reports early gifts to the Corry War Fund campaign. A $1500 donation announced by Chairman Taggart, with a further gift promised, plus a $500 late boost, push the total toward 83400 as the chapter aims to meet its 17 percent quota. Leaders hope to surpass the quota by month’s end.
In Erie, Jennie Stenstrom, 40, reportedly killed herself by gas in her kitchen after a prior incident on a bus. Neighbors described the scene as police and medics responded as described in the account from an on scene report.
German refugees streamed westward toward American lines as three divisions attacked to seize the city of Cologne. Families carried babies and belongings, while briefed German defenders pulled back toward the Altstadt as U.S. forces breached defenses and neared the Rhine.
A special Ameritah Legion committee works to raise funds to buy playing cards for men overseas. Keely and Leo Brown finance officers report strong responses from Keely and local firms. unmatched firms may mail donations. Saturday will feature a card tag sale with young ladies aiding the drive. A Corry overseas correspondent notes decks cost 50 cents each and four decks are issued per soldier.
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