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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1945
Page
6
Local reports detail a morning snow in Corry with disrupted travel. The bulletin mentions arrests, escapes, robberies, and various incidents across nearby towns, including a fugitive at Crutmondate Home, damage from a fire and Lindsay Street events, and updates from Erie and Mayville districts.
Russian forces pushed toward Berlin and into Austria as they closed on Munich, Innsbruck, and the Brenner Pass. Allied units reported gains across northern Italy and deeper into the Alps, with Marshal Stalin urging intensified action and Seventh Army claiming Munich as a cradle of the Nazi regime.
Answers to 1 and 6 appear on the editorial sheet. The scanned text lists names and items including Hippocrates Franklin Roosevelt Moon and Sir Arthur Sullivan. The fragmentary OCR is unclear on full context and sequence of questions.
Coroner Bowert reports a meat dealer suicide at a canal bridge near Jamestown on May Day. Witnesses and a nearby owner describe a fall into water. Annie Hollander and Clarence Hollander provided statements, and a nearby passerby lifeguard helped. Rescue efforts failed after 15 minutes, with the deceased identified as Colony Bowers, owner of the adjoining fields.
Philip G. Johnson aged 4, son of Mr and Mrs Gunnard C Johnson, died at WGA Hospital after a truck collision on Prospect Avenue. He succumbed to internal injuries and shock. the accident occurred yesterday afternoon at about 1:10 p m. Edward Donelton was identified as the vehicle's driver. Immediate investigations were begun.
Two Titusville youths were injured when their car left Central Avenue Bridge just before 5 PM. Olivery Bigley suffered severe injuries. Tra Ashbaugh had minor injuries and was not hospitalized. The 1996 Buick sedan, owned by Ashbaugh's mother, was totaled. Police said a tire blowout caused the crash as the car veered off and overturned about 200 feet from the bridge.
A chaotic late 1940s classified page lists lost items including a billfold near Wayne Street and a American Girl shoe. rewards offered for returns. Also advertised are multiple real estate and farm auctions with dates, locations, and itemized goods such as cattle mares and equipment.
Baltimore May 1 Associated Press reports Pvt Alben Dimbrosia Pvt Mehsid John Pvt Branley Bitty and Pvt William Madegan among Warren soldiers freed by the Third Army armored division after capture. Army medical staff say prisoners feed and malnutrition improving but none in serious condition.
In Philadelphia on May 1 the Ouvaipello quadruplets reach six months, a celebrated birth as the first quadruplets from Caesupulm operation. They have survived their first colds and the family notes the babies earned money from a milk endorsement.
Buffalo May 1 hogs and cattle market summary shows steady to firm tendencies across weights with hogs 40s to 60s, cattle including steers and heifers in narrow ranges, calf prices mixed. Wool and lamb figures noted with clips and prices for various classes, including heavyweights and medium butcher, along with imports and local grain indicators. Pittsburgh likewise reports slow produce demand with varied prices on apples and berries, pine goods, and select New York Macintosh and Baldwin varieties among others.
In New York on May 1, eggs show varied bids with Whites firm and Browns weaker while the market eyes No 1 to No 4 sizes. Separately, steel and industrial stocks rebound after an early dip as trading closes near noon with notable names like General Motors and Standard Oil among movers and a broad list of companies quoted.
Erie May 1 county commissioners wait for Millsreele township board and board of supervisors to name a fourth collector to replace Tate Wil Home. The housing and population of about 42 000 stirs a major political battle as the townships and county face a high profile friction. County commissioners adopt a stand that they will act alone with the recommended by the school board and supervisors.
Officials outlined aims to advance peace provisions at the conference. Delegates from Russia and China discussed security measures and proposed a framework to preserve balance while four committees were activated. Chairmen led sessions as regional leaders urged progress, fearing stalling tactics and urging unity.
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