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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1945
Page
1
A damaged OCR snippet records a local fire incident with scattered names and phrases. It mentions street locations and people linked to the event, though many details are unclear. The readable parts suggest a report of individuals near a fire on a street with references to a contest or movement and several proper nouns.
United States officials warn civilians face tighter food and tire shortages as Berlin and Tokyo close in. A 12 percent cut in meat supply is planned for April to June, with rationing likely to persist. More men will be drafted over 39 to keep industry staffed, and lend-lease meat shipments are being sharply reduced to preserve supplies. Britain receives 25 million pounds of lend-lease meat this quarter. remaining aid goes to allied nations under standard agreements.
SAN FRANCISCO March 10 Japan’s education blackout was adjusted with a two brownout. A Sunday broadcast said starting April all students from second grade through university would be mobilized for the Nipponese war effort. Tokyo clarified that cessation of studies is not unconditional and students are to stop only when called for mobilization.
Mayor Hepler announces bid for a third term on the Democratic ticket. He cites seven years in office and city bond issues as achievements while opponent Urlie enters the race on a record based platform.
Joseph Medley, 43, an escaped murderer linked to the Washington Mrs Boyer case, was nabbed by FBI and St Louis police in a hotel with a local woman. He used the alias James E Hanan and will be returned to Washington for trial. Items tied to Boyer’s death and other cases were found in his possession.
Mayor LaGuardia announced on his Sunday radio broadcast that New York City will extend the three week old midnight curfew for amusement places to 1 a m. He defended the change as adding tolerance while warning against abuse. The move aims to curb late drinking and traffic jams caused by late closures.
Japanese admit great damage and say planes remain over targets long time. Tokyo reports carrier raids on Kyushu Shikoku and Honshu islands.
Guam March 19 Hundreds of carrier planes and about 350 Super forts flew an estimated 3000 sorties, dropping more than 5000 tons of incendiaries and high explosives on Japan. Nagoya, an industrial hub, suffered massive fires as 2000-ton raids burned large areas. Imperial reports admit damage, while U S Admiral Mitscher notes the carrier force remains close to home waters.
In Sharon Pennsylvania two people died when a small two seat plane rented from Youngstown Ohio crashed in Hickory township two miles from here. Pilot Edward Barns, 22, and Betty Louise Bowman, 22, were fatally injured and died at Buhl Hospital. Barns was piloting the craft as his sister and Mrs Bowman's husband waited nearby as the crash occurred.
In Harrisburg in March 18 UK Gov John C Bell Jr of Philadelphia weighs an offer from Gov Martin to join the State Superior Court to fill a vacancy created by the recent death of President Ide William H Keller. Bell said he would consider the proposal after a phone discussion with Martin.
San Francisco dispatches report Tokyo radio says Allied submarines moved into the Wis Chili Sea to cut off Jay's supply lines, while in Burma Meiktila defenses are tested amid heavy fighting and Japanese casualties. Rome notes Pope Pius XII warns against racial absolutism and aims for peace. Four British destroyers rescue 525 Norwegians in Soroysland. San Francisco reports Japan admits Iwo Jima loss after a last general attack.
James Miktals, aged, escaped a deadly crash when his truck was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad train near North Clymer. He was admitted to Gerry Hospital with scalp lacerations and possible serious injuries after the cab was knocked from the engine. Witnesses at the scene rushed to aid him as the train approached and attempted to warn him, but he drove into the train.
A dog under observation for rabies escaped its home east of Columbus during the night. The mixed breed spaniel resembles a previous case named Casey. The owner urges anyone who sees or finds the animal, alive or dead, to report to the city police.
Boston police are urged to investigate after a night club gambling disturbance led to a robbery claim. Propriety owner Marty and a related financier allegedly swindled in a large pot, with witnesses including Alant Prins and Lawrence Poenica. The alleged victim, a Boston House associate, reported $1,169 missing from his pockets after a scuffle. Authorities plan to contact the parties as the case unfolds.
Kane Police Chief Neale Mimer aged 45 collapsed at home and died unexpectedly. Fulmer, a decade member of the borough force, was to enter Community Hospital, survived by a widow and three children. He had previously been wounded in 1938 during a barroom disturbance.
Soviet forces push west from Budapest toward Vienna amid reports of advances near Kap Beimsiad and Breslau. Trials of German and Hungarian units continue as casualties mount and the Red Army presses along major routes.
Fragmentary notice describes Elgin residents operating a canteen to support volunteers and workers. It mentions simple foods like doughnuts coffee and bread, with references to local organizers and a community effort to aid service personnel.
Miss Margareth Swatton, longtime Fairhaven Feder housing project manager since August 1942, is promoted to head a 1200 family unit Tonawanda New York development. Miss Mary E Meahl of Niagara Falls N Y is named new Fairhaven manager arriving to take over duties excitedly. Swatton departs after building strong local ties and business friendships as she moves to the Tonawanda post.
Corry plants file new draft papers as government agencies review certifications for workers under wartime production orders. The process covers Navy and Army offices with some workers aged 80 exempt, while others require agency certification to support national defense.
Neal Thorpe, a former Beaver grid standout now in the Air Force, earned the Bronze Star for leading a remote Pacific island machine shop. He improvised repairs and built press dies from salvaged materials, aiding bomber and Navy aviation support across the 1th Air Force area.
Third Army tanks moved within 14 miles of Mainz and 45 miles from joining with the Seventh Army to trap about 80,000 Germans in the Saar sector. The Seventh Army pressed toward Mainz and crossed key positions, while the Third Army neared St Wendel and pushed toward the Palatinate as Allied forces advance along the Rhine.
Allied reports say the Ludendorff Bridge near the Rhine was nearly repaired after a collapse caused by a demolished support girder. About 200 engineers fell 70 feet when a central span gave way, with some rescued and deaths and injuries unconfirmed. The Seventh Army pushed toward Lauterbourg and Strasbourg as Allied forces enclose the Saar region and press into eastern France.
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