26 May 1945
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1945
Page
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The Army announced a major cutback in production halting 17 000 planes within 48 months. About 260 000 workers face layoffs as leaner output shifts to B 29s while civilian steel and aluminum are released. The cost impact tops $9 billion in government estimates amid tapering orders.
Saint Edward's Parochial School will end classes on June 8 with eight graduates. Graduation exercises are set for 8 p.m. June 10 at St Thomas Church. Rev Fr Daniel Martin, of Sharon, will deliver the sermon. The Parent Teachers Association hosts a guest day at Mead Park.
Pennsylvania tax officials will abate penalties and interest on delinquent fully taxes to encourage timely payment under new state law. County treasurers must notify taxpayers within 30 days of the notice date, per order signed yesterday by Governor Martin.
Disturbing report from Glasgow dated May 20 describes a 24 year old mother of 18 children who killed four of her children beside the MU River before reportedly taking her own life. Sheriff says the mother Andrew Campbell's wife acted in a distressed state and left a note claiming intent to harm herself. Grandmother found near Glasgow. father Morisena-Dakota utilities employee involved in noting events.
Word reached Mary Muenene that her husband Pyr L Mitthell, formerly of the Ajax Iron Works, was liberated from a German prison camp on 7 A. He had joined the service in February 1944 and was captured in France on October 24.
Eden retained as foreign secretary in a caretaker Conservative government formed after Liberal ministers left the coalition. Churchill named ministers from other parties as well as key posts. The third anniversary of the Soviet alliance was marked with Molotov praising unity for lasting peace. Yugoslav Partisans reported good relations with Allied forces and road blocks removed to ease food shortages. Hopkins was expected to begin discussions with Soviet leaders on American Russian questions.
Babson tells Paric, Massachusetts, on May 25 that today rivals the greatest crises in history. He draws parallels with ancient Rome and its wealth-driven rise and fall, noting how wealth and power shift to military leaders, then feudal lords, reshaping society. The piece continues on Page Two.
Eleven workers died and many injured in a blast at Edgewood explosives plant. Fire and phosphorous smoke created a towering blaze, with Major John D B McPherson confirming a huge flame and white smoke pillar. An Army board of inquiry launches investigation into the disaster at the Cheniless Warfare Service facility.
Seven more men enlist in Company A as the Spenking campaign to develop Sarees WIL of the Pennisi venta State Guard gathers momentum.A city week is proclaimed by Mayor Prabki Hepler from May 28 to June 2 to boost support, with seven new enlistees named: Jeb B. Lloyd, Clark W. Cox Jr, Arthur Morrison, Robert Reed, Harold Beebe, Samuel Leere, and Harry W Marton. Major Gen Philip Hayes of the Third Service Command urges Pennsylvanians to contribute time and effort to sustain the military organization guarding supply sources.
Corry's bond sales as of noon today totaled 260,781.50 towards a $590,000 quota. The figure indicates the drive is still well short of halfway, with officials urging renewed efforts to boost contributions.
The Veterans Memorial Committee has announced Judge Wade as the Memorial Day speaker at City Park. The event features expected patriotic ceremonies and community representatives, with plans for a formal program and public attendance.
Memorial Day speaker Judge Altisory Wade of Warren will address the ceremony after the visual memorial procession. The program at Gly Park includes invocation by Clinton F. Ainæ, welcome by Mayor Frank E. Hepler, introductions of veterans group commanders, a memorial address by Allison J. Wade, a memorial presentation by Mrs. William Houghton, a Mule Chorus performance, benediction by Rev. Guildion P. Hudebrand, and the Star Spangled Banner by the senior high band. The parade steps off at 9 30 Wednesday morning, assembly at 9, with Chief Marshal Dr. C. P. Bennell directing. The plan assigns three divisions of veterans and civic groups to form along West Washington Street near the VFW Home, proceeding to City Park for post-ceremony exercises.
Reports across multiple outlets indicate meal service remains tied up with several venues closed by order of the State Liquor Control Board. Some licensed sites continued limited offerings while others may reopen Monday with restricted menus, creating a patchwork of available meals and uncertain hours. local observers note possible partial reintroduction of served meals at one Washington area establishment if compliance holds.
Corry public schools prepare to close Friday June 8 with graduation on June 7. Class of 1945 senior and junior high students will receive final grades. ten graduates to receive diplomas in absentia due to military service. Baccalaureate set for Sunday at Senior High auditorium. Junior High promotion exercises feature 100 students in The Pirates of Penzance.
Harrisburg May 23 Contin uance of the four week whisky ration period in Pennsylvania was made possible by the War Production Board decision to permit distillers to produce beverage spirits during July The State Liquor Control Board said the ration period starts Monday June 8 and runs through Saturday June 30 War Ration Book 2 goes for a fifth of a gallon of regular whisky.
Corry soldier Staff Sergeant John S. Strigler of Soury has been seriously wounded in Germany days before the German surrender. His mother Mrs Mary Strigler, of Washington Street, received a War Department telegram confirming the injury and noting he is now in an Army hospital. Strigler had served with the 20th Armored Division and was in Army service for several years after working at the area plant before enlisting.
State Highway Department announces local road work with $200 000 set aside for immediate expenditure. Patching on Sciots road to Clymer and resurfacing South Center street near the city line are definite local projects. West Pleasant street resurfacing from Center to Sprig is announced, along with planned work on West Smith street. A major rebuild including widening and resurfacing Route East Columbus Avenue is in a contract bid stage.
The body of Heinrich Himmler was dumped in a shallow grave near Lueneberg after being carried from a villa where he died by poison. British soldiers reported the burial while a cache of about $1,000,000 reportedly hidden near Berchtesgaden was uncovered yesterday.
Amid grim dispatches, U S forces report 11 airfield units damaged during a 18 hour Japanese assault on Okinawa while Allied losses climb to more than 4250 planes in two months. Tokyo flames and an incendiary attack press residents as war production targets Tokyo and surrounding campaigns.
Mr and Mrs Sibley Wright receive word from the War Department that their only son Staff Sergeant Merle Wright age 20 was killed in action in Germany on May 1 He enlisted February 14 1943 trained at Camp Maxey Texas shipped overseas September 1944 He earned the Soldiers Medal and the expert rifleman award a June 1942 Clymer High School graduate Survivors include four sisters Helen Ruth Rachael and Kathleen Wright Services will be held Wednesday May 30 at 2 pm in the Cutting town hall with Rev Gerrit Timmer officiating Friends invited Flowers declined.
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