17 May 1945
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1945
Page
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Fragmentary text from a county notice mentions public sale or execution terms with names like Dudley and Insyre Public, but details are unreadable and date lines are garbled. The legible elements suggest an official notice about a sale or tax matter but lack coherent action, place, or deadline.
Dr. Robert Ley, once head of Nazi labor forces, was captured by American troops in Berchtesgaden, with U S authorities deeming his arrest pivotal in the war crimes probe. The report notes Ley as key to the Werwolf movement and states Doenitz is considered a prisoner of war.
Fragmented text from an OCR page shows garbled phrases about trials and rural routes. No clear events or names readable. Unable to determine a coherent item or outcome for a proper headline and summary.
Mrs. Bingessee of street learned from her mother Mrs. Stenger of New Kensington that Omar Stenger, age 21, was killed on Ok pawa May 4 while serving with the Sire Ma Tine Division overseas just after Christmas. His older brother Harvey was nearby. both were trying to contact each other when Omar was killed.
The HaLe-Woods era debate reaches a vote in the Senate banking committee with a 14 to 1 tally. Administration supporters hailed the progress toward postwar economic plans and Bretton Woods coordination. A proposed fund for development and stabilization would total 800 million dollars, with new authority to set duties and trade terms beyond June 14.
The article notes Company A’s ranks thinned by enlistments into the armed forces. Curry business firms back Captain Guy Abney to boost interest and recruit enough to sustain the state guard. A historical Sixteenth designation revival reflects wartime service in Spanish American War, World War I and II, with a compiled list of former members who enlisted in the new unit and those who left.
Harrisburg May 17 Modernization of Highways 8 18 and 1% across western Pennsylvania is part of Pennsylvania 500 million postwar road development program Highway Secretary John A Shhroyer said he will inspect the system from Butler north and Elttenning north If modernized these three highways they will provide better roads in the region An extension of the turnpike from Twins Cross western end to Erie died in the Senate after passage by the House Officials say the department could upgrade roads to Erie off the turnpike Some officials opposed toll funded expansion preferring a public highway plan
AP reports widespread use of prisoners in redeployments to move troops and materiel. German efforts strain supply lines as Allied forces prepare for renewed actions in Europe. Food scarcity looms as winter approaches, with Germany likely to face shortages in Tatreeing and other fronts.
Corry Hospital directors approved joining the statewide movement led by the Pennsylvania Medical Society and the State Hospital Association to link the local hospital with regional Cross group plans. Attendees listed are S. B. Elston, Ralph Fogle, D Armour Hillstrom, M. M. Nast, C. I. Rainesala, D. C. Smiley, and Wallace Young. The past month saw 185 patients admitted, 687 days of service, average census 32, with 14 births and two deaths. There were 20 major and 49 minor operations.
Harrisburg May 17 Pennsylvania's venereal disease control act aims to boost the fight against social diseases. Gov. Martin signed the law granting the health secretary stronger quarantine powers and authority to compel testing and treatment for suspected carriers. Physicians must report diagnosed cases on new forms, and all persons charged with crimes may be tested.
All powerful one-member council and general assembly push to finish tasks as regional defense issue awaits Moscow action. Delegates say progress is steady and deadlines loom for formal agreement.
Delegates from the big five press to finish the Dumpton Oaks security blueprint in early June as committees take up proposed changes. Moscow signals cautious stance on self defense and regional plans while efforts to accelerate work continue at the San Francisco conference as leaders try to wrap up the initial blueprint.
At this week’s annual meeting the Pine Grove Cemetery Association re elected the two directors whose terms expired: Tolleys Elton Simmons Don Williams W H Scott Biance Van Tassel and Glenn Miller. Dr M Bienen was named president with W H Scott as vice president S B Blstan as treasurer and Don Williams as clerk and secretary. The auditing committee reported the association’s accounts in good order with financial condition greatly improved over the year, loans from the endowment fund repaid and operations conducted without debt.
Washington reports Allied naval sources claim more than five hundred German U boats were sunk in the Battle of the Atlantic. The article discusses the turning of the Atlantic war, the escort system, and statements by Admiral Jonas H. Ingram on readiness and future naval victory.
Patchy bulletins report Allied critiques of war criminals at Flensburg and a Doenitz group flare. A Salzburg dispatch quips about an infant’s movement while Austria faces a 12 day supply risk and looming shortages. In Washington the Interior Secretary Tekes stays silent on a miners contract stalemate as coal talks pause. Calcutta notes Indian Corps units linking with 26th Division near Rangoon on the Prome Rangoon line.
Twenty six conscripts were reduced to twenty two by deferments as three Corry men Allen Hastrough, Paul Dynes, Wilbur Rickers joined Union City peers in leaving by bus for Pittsburgh to be inducted into the armed forces. Hard Marlow of Corry, deferred, remains in district roster and the group proceeds to intake for assigning branches. In Rush Hospital fire eight tuberculosis patients moved to safety as blaze tears through second and third floors of the 40 year old building. firemen battled for over an hour before control.
A Salvation Army dinner honored leaders and workers for finishing a local fundraising drive. Total raised reached 66,4082, about 400 over the initial quota. Major Schotter and Hillstrom lauded volunteers and outlined plans for youth programs and supervised recreation.
New York May 17 The cigarette shortage is expected to ease within two or three months as tizar cigarettes are rationed for armed forces in Europe and shipments decline Industry members foresee relief by late 1985 Philip Morris plans a 50 percent civilian allotment increase starting June 1 The National Association of Tobacco Distributors cautions the easing will still leave civilians seeking limited supplies
Washington reports labor leaders pressing for government aid to save the auto industry as unemployment concerns rise. Officials indicate a decision may come soon, with discussions centered on reconversion and material supply outlook impacting potential production.
In Columbus Benton Brown pleaded guilty to driving with reckless care after an alleged wreck near North Cor ry. He was acquitted on a key charge but the judge split costs between Brown and the prosecution. Testimony from Brown’s parents and other witnesses described two beers, while defense claimed coercion. Separately, Horace Crawford was found guilty of malicious mischief at the European Hotel during a melee. Casualties near one million: Army 878,939 and Navy 107,275, totaling 986,214.
Japanese casualties reach 46 505 as Americans push in Okinawa with the fall of three main cities. Allied gains mount as Japanese defense stalls and thousands of enemy troops are reported trapped in pocket positions while a final drive smashes deeper on Mindanao.
Wartime dispatches describe a Japanese counteroffensive faltering as Chinese forces push into Foochow and Okinawa fighting continues with heavy casualties. Tokyo reports claim Allied setbacks while Allied air and naval actions strike Nagoya and Singapore, with strategic maneuvers across the Pacific and Southeast Asia shaping the war effort.
Eleven hundred infantry veterans lead a nationwide war bond selling drive titled Here's Your Infantry. Demonstrations in 18 teams help push the campaign past one billion dollars in Series bonds with units like Buffalo and Gastonia surpassing quotas. Gamble reports individual fines totaling 1.264 million.
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