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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1945
Page
3
Nov 26 reports indicate a large number of bear hunters converging on Kane with weather hindering visibility and ground conditions, while crews set up headquarters. Expected hunter turnout looked above average though not a record, with normal reservations and new hunting restrictions postwar.
Attorney General Tom Clark announced Ezra Pound was indicted for treason on 19 counts tied to broadcasts from Rome during World War II. The indictment covers seven dates between September 11, 1932, and May 15, 1943, alleging Pound made recordings in Rome and Milan studios for propaganda. A grand jury in Washington was convened to hear the case.
A fragmented report notes U S divisions advancing against German forces in Italy. It mentions field commanders, river crossings, amphibious landings at Avsin, and the capture of Vel-jerk to pave the way for a potential German collapse. The piece also claims a record 184 days of consecutive combat and a commemorative Jeep planted at a German site.
Prayer services were held at Bracken-Keating Funeral Home for Mrs Lulu Watterson. Her body was moved to Hydetown Methodist Church for funeral rites conducted by Rev. Charles Puller and Rev. Honard Smith. Miss Lent Lingley and Mrs Rhea Brown sang hymns, with Lucille Wood on piano. Beavers included Willd Wearl, Harry Ridgway, James Myers, Charles My, Ralph Sterling and Allan Stewart. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Tusville. Attending from this city were Edward Watterson and daughter Aletha, and several relatives.
A man named Merchant, accused of raping and threatening a teenager after offering a ride near Route and Mystle Park Road, was arrested after the girl named the vehicle and license number. The teen, who accused the stranger, was taken to Titusville City Hospital. police traced Merchant through his son.
Judge-elect Barton Te Lau plans to resign as district attorney five weeks before taking the bench to avoid disqualification in cases. He will appear in Philadelphia today before the State Supreme Court to expose two Wilmington men for the August murder of Joseph B Campbell, retired in ly trialist. He will forfeit his December salary as he resigns to begin February term of criminal court. The district attorney race continues with several contenders awaiting appointment by the judge-elect.
Local Masons gathered at a district meeting with participants from Meadville Connellsville and Philadelphia area chapters. Officers conferred royal and master mason degrees in ceremonies across two locations, with events beginning in late afternoon and continuing into the evening.
The feature highlights a new peacetime Regular Army recruitment act offering family allowances and retirement options after 20 years. It notes three-quarter pay after 30 years and urges readers to visit an Army Recruiting Station for full details on privileges and enlistment reasons during wartime transition.
The Act outlines enlistment terms for 114 2 or 3 years with one year options for men with six months service. Age limits span 17 to 84, with reenlistment rules preserving grades if filed within 20 days after discharge before 1946. Benefits include top pay, medical care, food and housing, up to 90 days furlough, annual paid leave, retirement options after 20 years, G I Bill rights, family allowances, branch choice, National Service Life Insurance, and reserve-to-active duty pathways with pay scales showing master sergeant to private grades plus overseas and crew pay multipliers.
The Corry School auditorium hosted a Kryl Symphony concert conducted by Lothimir Kryl. Selections included Emperor Waltz by Strauss and various minuet pieces. The performance drew an attentive crowd with many encores and appreciation for the soloists and ensemble.
Report notes the Hudson Tunnel project advancing with plans tied to Pennsylvania Station in New York City. Officials emphasize coordination between agencies and anticipated timelines for completion and operational impact on regional transit.
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