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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1945
Page
6
Police report two colored women, tied to a Meadville robbery, are suspected in a Sharon store theft of a $500 fur coat. They bought a cloth coat for $6 and used distraction to slip a $400 silver fox coat under their skirts, leaving before discovery. Descriptions match earlier Meadville robbery suspects.
A crash at the Colebrook junction of Routes 222 and 46 near Ashtabula left two Cleveland children dead. Thomas William Kuhen, 4, and Ronald Slaugh, 2, were killed while their mothers Mary Kuhen and Hazel Slaugh, both injured, were hospitalized in guarded condition. The other details reference a public quiz section within the newspaper.
Slowers completing arrangements for the November 6 election anticipate a light vote but prepare to handle full registration strength. About 200 voting machines will serve city and county precincts with districts of large registrations allotted five or more machines. Each district will have guards and two watchers per major party, plus at least one deputy or deputy’s aide. Voter lists are now available in the registrar’s office and a new photostating service speeds record handling. All election board vacancies will be filled in the next two weeks as officials expect no wartime staffing issues this year.
At Loge Haven Pennsylvania on October 18 Wilbur Stenger 17 and Jack Wood 18 both of Bellefonte burned to death when a car overturned and caught fire six miles west of here. A third youth Robert L Bonnell 18 also of Bellefonte was burned on hands and face but escaped. All were students at Bellefonte High School returning from a Jersey Shore football game.
London report says the Norwegian Supreme Court refused Vidkun Quisling's appeal from the treason death sentence. The decision was announced by the Norwegian information officer Jannduriced in London on October 14.
Gracie Fields, Britain's favorite singing comedienne, announced she will retire after completing a world tour entertaining British troops. The Lancashire millhand rose to fame as a top performer.
Birthday greetings to Elwood Davis noted. Several local families and friends visited relatives in Erie, North East, and Columbus. Military and naval training remarks include Berard Wilson heading to Sampson Naval Training Station after furlough. Local couples hosted and visited Wayne Wilson and Glenn Davis families amid scattered errands and visits to Franklin and Waterford areas.
Pfc Floyd Goodwill returns home Friday morning after over two years of service in the Mediterranean theater. He posted 103 points and a bronze star, with campaigns through France and into Germany. He enlisted in 1942 and earned multiple service ribbons and battle stars. Evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Archie Titeh. Neighbors welcome Mr and Mrs Bini Samec and daughter Barbara. Miss Lois Meetl of North East visits Mr and Mrs Glenn Davis.
Washington columnist Jack Stinnett criticizes government disorganization and waste, highlighting Comptroller General Lindsay Warren’s testimony on a convoluted federal structure. He argues for reform and better value for trillions in public expenditures, noting Warren’s shift from Congress to GAO oversight and support for presidential reorganization powers.
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