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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1945
Page
1
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Dan Taggart of the Red Cross War Fund urged residents of Corry to boost a city drive toward an $11,000 goal. Reports show about $8,200 already raised with $2,200 more pledged by Raymond Manufacturing and a $300 gift from Corry Lodge of Elks. May 8 broadcast urged listening to Vox Pop hour at 8:30.
Babson Park March 17. Economist Roger W Babson warns that postwar living costs will rise about 20 percent above prewar levels. He predicts higher grocery bills rent and utilities, with selective shopping and bargain buying crucial as prices climb after the war. The forecast outlines gradual deflation then reconversion and eventual inflation as Nippon negotiations conclude.
Chestnut street residents receive V mail from Cpl V Lindsey of the Third Army in Germany stating he was wounded on the western front after being shot through the foot. He has served over two years and has been overseas since October 1. His brother Nell Lindsey serves in the Navy.
Harrisburg March 17 The Public Utility Commission approved abolishing the Liberty street grade crossing over the New York Central and New York Chicago and St Louis Railroads to North East Erie county. The commission refused to close the Smedley street crossing and extended railroad worker hours from 11 to 28 per day as a safety measure.
Associated Press dispatch from Moscow reports heavy Soviet assault along the Oder near Stettin with bridges and pontoon lines extending toward the city. Roving forces captured nearby Griefhagen, threaten key routes, and push toward Braunsberg as the fall of Stettin appears imminent.
City officials consider two State Supreme Court decisions on municipal truck award influence. Waterhouse to City Solicitor Swatt cites rulings from Allentown and Pittsburgh. District reps and a personal observer to attend Monday meeting as plan unfolds. Gangster found slain near Kankakee Illinois, 48 year old Wincel Urban, a noted mobster linked to vault robbery investigations.
James W Hall a 24 year old Little Rock taxi driver confessed to killing six people including his second wife and two other named victims Doyle Mathers and J D Newcomb Jr The arrest followed reports he left Little Rock heading toward Conway after Newcomb was slain in Heber Springs and other victims were found along roadsides in eastern Arkansas and Kansas authorities said the case spans several months and locations including Camden Salina Humboldt and Heber Springs
Prosecution moves today in the first case charging garbage and refuse dumping along highways and on private property. A local resident is accused of sending or taking waste dumped on Sidney Kennetty’s Selota street property. Chief Flanigan pursued envelopes and addressed materials. the defendant blamed a household member. Magistrate Gordon will hear the case. authorities pursue similar investigations citywide.
Bulletins from London Washington and London March 11 to 17 report an unconfirmed claim that Lt Gen George S Patton Jr sent an ultimatum to Coblenz demanding surrender to avert destruction. Reports mention Allied bomber raids against Nuernberg Wuerzburg Berlin and rising civilian protection measures in the United States.
Taxpayers protest billing for 1930 31 school taxes after widespread mailings of postal cards by District Treasurer HL Gordon handling about 500 notices. Residents allege years of under billing or misapplied payments, with some bills issued for back years and a general audit underway. Affected accounts cover 1930 31 and earlier years, with board scrutiny and steps to issue new bills and collect delinquent amounts.
Corry car owners suffer tire losses after a fire at Smith-Wyatt tire service shop in Meadville. Several local dealers had tires en route for Corry owners and trucks, many destroyed in the blaze. Re-treading tires sent to Meadville and replacement certificates for essential truck tires are expected, but passenger car tire shortages loom as owners cope with the loss.
The Kobe shipbuilding center was set ablaze by more than 300 Superfortress bombers, with 12 miles of industrial areas and key Mitsubishi plants struck. Osaka and Nagoya targets followed, as Maj. Gen. Curtis LeMay reported heavy destruction and no confirmed Allied losses.
Reported by the Associated Press a heavy battle continues on Iwo Jima as U S forces close in on the airfields and strongpoints. Communication notes indicate ongoing combat on the main island with units pushing toward remaining Japanese positions and preparing for a final mop up.
The Barry-Ghion City Seservive Service Board and district officials begin implementation of order 42-A, reclassifying most registrants to 1-A and placing them for possible calls. Age groups 26 to 29 shift to 1-A while 30s registered for essential war work. Local boards review cases under the new order with agency certification required, and new appeal provisions accompany the changes.
Allied dispatches report German forces massing to strike at the Rhine Moselle bridgehead as American and German positions stiffen. Patton's Third Army drives toward the Siegfried Line while Seventh and First Army units push from the south and north, securing towns and expanding the Rhine crossing area amid retreating Nazi traffic. Earl of Athlone to visit Washington with wife for three days.
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