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12 May 1945
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1945
Page
1
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Allied forces start shifting combat troops from Europe to the Pacific under Eisenhower's plan. He emphasizes troops who previously fought in North Africa and Europe should not be sent to Japan, aiming to deploy fresh units while preserving experienced troops. The move reshapes the U.S. Army's war posture amid ongoing Okinawa fighting and broader Pacific operations.
The Army released about 2500 veteran troops as the first batch under the new point rating plan. Mustering out occurred at U.S. camps with an estimated 218,000 eligible for release, while high point soldiers may remain for occupation duties in Europe. General Eisenhower warns readiness to release high point men when eligible.
A brick dropped from a three story building in Warren narrowly missed seriously injuring Mrs Bruce Reeder and Miss Jane Lares as they walked past the Kifberger building. Boys who climbed to the top via a fire escape are believed responsible. Police identified the two women and summoned their parents to headquarters for statements.
In Rangoon on May 12 the Associated Press reports 39 American yanks freed from Rangoon central prison, escaped with British officers and other prisoners. They were among 400 POWs seized by Japanese on April 25 and moved toward Insein. British 14th Army troops later believed to reach them.
The Corry War Finance Committee launches the seventh war loan drive this Monday with a new phase of organized canvassing. Payroll deduction and industry divisions have worked for weeks in local plants, and large firms like Aero Supply Mfg. Co. have boosted expectations as the campaign aims to surpass prior quotas.
Tass reported that Austria's provisional government enacted a law to suppress the Nazi party. It assigns death for current members or workers, seizes party property, and requires registration of Nazis who joined between July 1 1933 and April 27 1945. Some cases allow 10 to 20 years imprisonment only.
A group of thirty American airmen arrived in Buneberg Germany after liberation from Stalag Luft I by Russian forces. Included were two Pennsylvanians Sgt Clarence R Beale Wilkingourg Py John Tints Shazce and others.
Soviet forces cut through Nazi lines in Czechoslovakia and northern Austria as they link with American troops near Rokycany and Prague. In Norway, Quisling and police leaders reportedly killed themselves as German withdrawal accelerates. The high command reports 580,000 German prisoners captured from the Eastern Front.
The United States Employment Service surveyed the 27 largest non agricultural employers in Cormy Union City and found May labor force at 5992 workers, down from 617?2 previously. A total of 181 men and 103 women were laid off or reduced to part time, with some workers returning to farms or nearby communities. The male labor force declined while overall unemployment did not rise notably.
Newsbriefs report Burma operations by Allied forces clearing paths for Thailand and Malaya invasion. American OPA price and meat industry notes. CBS radio mentions Third Army capture of a senior SS commander Dietrich. UK demobilization timeline announced with June 18 start. Paris police connect Henri Petiot to killings. trial for criminal charges outlined.
Staff Sergeant Walter L. Stupak formerly listed as missing since February 1 is officially reported killed in action. The Bear Lake area bomber crewman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stupak, was in Corry where many knew him. He served with the 15th Air Force in Italy. his plane was shot down during a raid over Aywirla. Survived by his parents and three sisters. he joined the service in 1942 and had overseas duty in September.
Army officials announced the names of 116 veterans to be discharged this weekend under the point system. Most dischargees come from Maryland and nearby states. processing is accelerated at Fort Meade with extended shifts by 200 enlisted personnel.
Registration turnout exceeded expectations with 68 Republican, 24 Democratic, and 1 independent registration. Changes to addresses and party affiliations were noted, and residents must visit the county courthouse to update and qualify by the deadline of May 19.
A wreck on the Erle and Renovo division of the Pennsylvania Railroad east of Ridgway damaged 600 feet of track and derailed seven cars. No crew members were injured. The eastbound train from St Marys was diverted to Emporium and Olean, with No 580 detoured via Warren and Buse. Wrecking trains from Warren and Renovo worked the scene late yesterday.
Ensign from the Navy landed his primary trainer at Lawrence Airport while en route from Chicago to Boston. He stayed for dinner with Messrs Sormes and Dr Rhodes of the airport and spent the night at Hotel Corry before continuing east with a planned stop at Elmira New York.
Washington reports growing sugar shortages push to reduce civilian home use and industrial allotments by half. OPA officials cite over issue to utilities and bottlers, with potential further cuts to 20 percent. Witnesses say past home-rirming quotas were too simple.
Babson Parik from Parik, Mass argues the nation must apply war era training lessons to civilian education. He criticizes noneducational trends in public schools and praises military style for building educational structure through concentrated mental development and mature attitudes. He notes differences beyond methods, emphasizing life and death stakes in armed forces training.
U.S. Army unit labels a Ninth Army force in Germany on May 12 with one American division likely to seize Bers province. The Second Armored Division nicknamed Hell On Wheels veterans of Sicily and Italy is commanded by Maj. Gen. I.C. White of Des Moines. A group of war correspondents may join the token force for coverage.
John T. Flynn, noted journalist and economist, addressed a large audience at the Senior High auditorium, arguing that U S policy trends threaten a fascist shift through a planned economy, rising debt and taxes, and urging a return to free enterprise and reduced government reliance. He warned the nation faces inflation and heavy taxation unless policy changes occur.
American marine and infantry troops attack fortified Japanese lines on Okinawa in a major Pacific war engagement. Reports say roughly 30,000 U S troops pressed the assault behind artillery and flamethrowers, with heavy casualties on both sides as the island sees intensified combat and strategic moves toward Naha and Shuri.
Everets Wilson a dairy farmer who became a sailor after his mother and hired man were slain on October 10 1943 is to appear in court June 4 to be sentenced as an absent witness. Judge George L Howbey will preside and the case involves a grand jury from the Gar Crimea area.
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