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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1945
Page
4
A late 1940s style column outlines renewed Reciprocal Tariff Act discussions and potential retroactivity, plus analysis of gas warfare in World War I and strategic missteps in WWII. It highlights Republican opposition in the House, Senate delay risks, and general wartime shifts in policy and military thinking.
Labor leaders warn postwar cuts in purchasing power and wages will slam workers as wartime gains fade. AFL President Green and CIO chief Murray say overtime pay and high living costs shrink after peace, prompting push for wage rises, job guarantees, and tax relief while defense industry shifts forecast mass unemployment and membership shifts.
A fragmentary quiz prompts readers with questions about World War II era geography and history. It asks for locations near Elbe river junctions, completing proverbs, identifying U.S. Army units, shoe rationing stamps, state senators, the world’s largest island, and terms like “explanation” and the nickname for John, plus author of The Women and a reference to Pakumia if God invaded Australia.
The Medical Society of Pennsylvania discusses alcoholism as a disease with definite causes and treatment. It highlights group and individual psychotherapy, medical care for organ damage, and the need to avoid moral judgments in addressing alcoholism. An estimated 600,000 addicts exist in the United States.
Twenty years ago Corry closed most businesses for Memorial Day as heat waves gripped the region. West Smith Street street closure announced after Somercon. Lightning struck a wire at the KPL furniture plant causing a fire alarm and minor damage. Four Corry Hospital Training School nurses will graduate on June 17. A gathering at Herbert Fitch's home on West Columbus Avenue hosted fourteen friends with music games and refreshments.
Approximately 1100 Erie county Democrats have switched to the Republican party since April according to Joseph Williams chief county registrar. He cautioned totals on change lovers and new registrations are not yet available but called the figure a good estimate. Fewer than 10 Republicans were estimated to have changed to the Democratic ranks. Last day totals show 117 Democratic changes to the GOP and 14 Republicans to Democrats.
May 23 report to Erie County commissioners details converting the county home near Girard into a 250 bed hospital for indigent patients. Executive secretary Barton Kauffman says 96 residents are gravely ill and require full-time care, with about 150 more ambulatory or otherwise needing housing. Commissioners Darling and Schaper support rapid policy shift, noting current ward space is exhausted and expansion impossible without turning the home into a hospital. The note ends with an unrelated medieval reference.
Jamestown would seek a public referendum to approve a postwar memorial auditorium seating 5000, costing about 100000. Mayor Samuel Struth and Councilman William G McCool said the project would rise between Fourth and Fifth streets near Baker Paine, with Monroe Street to the west, pending a council vote at a special meeting.
The final chapter of banking turmoil closes as Erie Trust Company American State Bank and Bank of Italy finalize liquidation. Depositors receive dividends as officials report all assets liquidated and address inquiries to James G. Saint at Dutel Road RD 1 North Guard.
Local schools report total war bond sales of 10110 dollars with details from multiple institutions. Figures include small amounts per school such as 418.73 from Fairview and 200 from Concord, with 456.25 listed for another center, reflecting a youth driven contribution to the war effort.
An old advertisement touts GOLDEN LAX TABLETS as a wonderful tonico laxative to keep the system toned and vigor high. It pledges benefits for those with sluggish bowels and claims broad endorsement by originators and society members.
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