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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1945
Page
5
The article reviews Allied plans and German responses to war crimes trials after World War I. It covers the Versailles provisions, trial structure at Leipzig, and specific cases of officers and sailors. Observers note flaws, with several acquittals and mixed outcomes amid Allied scrutiny and German defense.
Corry aims to implement an earlier hour schedule if local boosters succeed, with plans tied to city effort and a full timetable of activities. Corry High defeats Youngsville 42 to 8 as the track team shines at the opposing field, while a stolen Overland car is recovered near Boyd Capwell’s residence. The Corry annual, the Corrian, is ready for sale with school art and illustrations, and a Rex theater guest with horse Tony Tom Mix passes through en route to Pittsburgh. Elaborate arrangements are made by the Woman's Benefit Association for a district rally with state officers and hundreds of visitors anticipated.
Corry prepares for a large turnout for the Army show at Che Armory with gates opening at 3 PM and volunteers on duty at Loveland Field for crowd control. The program includes Infantry weapons displays, live demonstrations, and a combat patrol sequence against a Japanese pillbox, with H Lynn Rice and the Aero Victory Band scheduled to perform.
A reader submits ten historical trivia questions spanning geography military aviation baseball nicknames a Philippine Commonwealth president U S Senate representation and literary and political phrases. The item directs readers to the Classified Page for correct answers and includes diverse topics such as Okinawa Formosa dog fights and Star Dust.
From the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania report, 1943 saw 389 illness outbreaks linked to contaminated water, milk, and food, causing about 24,000 median cases and 56 deaths. It stresses risks from botulism in home canning and urges strict sanitary practices, refrigeration, and cooking to prevent infections spread by pests and poor handling.
Erie May 21 Practically all candidates for the June 19 primary worked Saturday to register new voters and switch party affiliation before the noon deadline at the Erie county courthouse. County registrar Joseph Williams said about 200 were registered Friday and around 25 more by noon Saturday. Ethel Davis former county clerk changed from Democrat to Republican this morning.
May 31 Captain Howard D. Smith became the third Kane man to receive the Silver Star for gallantry in action in France against the Nazis. He was wounded in action, hospitalized in England, then transferred to the United States. He spent leave in this area before further surgery at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. His arm bone infection required a silver plate. he will have bone removed for graft when possible. He entered service with the National Guard in February 1941. married with wife Edna and son Gary living on Greeves Street. He is the son of Mr and Mrs EB H Smith.
Allied forces on Okinawa push to Shuri and Naha with Marine units advancing through ravines and cave networks. Sixth Division Marines reclaim Sugar Loaf Hill as Japanese defenders hold southern slopes. air raids persist and Luzon activity slows while Mindanao operations gain seven miles in two days.
Peter Peffer, former World War I field artillery soldier of the 28th Division, was named officer in the Veterans Administration. He served in France and Belgium, studied at Carnegie College of Fine Arts, and led Erie County veterans groups including 28th Division post and Disabled American Veterans.
Police reports indicate a break in at the Linesville State Liquor Store in Crawford County early Saturday. Investigators say at least several cases of whisky were taken. this follows a pattern of breakins at state liquor stores in Erie and Albion.
The Red Mill and adjacent building at Guys Mills were burned in a major fire that began around 4 30 pm injuring no one. Walter Kent and Walter Webb aided residents and saved valuable goods as six apartments on the fourth floor became untenable and the site housed the Burgin property.
Jamestown May 2 workers at the Crescent Tool Company plant halted air operations and suspended production. About 600 strikers walked out, demanding better conditions and citing company neglect. A union spokesman said the walkout aims to force a settlement and protect workers during heightened tensions.
Police allege that a Hopkinsville man along with two others beat Taylor Foxe during a Wednesday hearing attended by Alderman Thomas Mafarty. The victim suffered a head laceration requiring five stitches and was treated at Hiwick Hospital before release.
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