16 Oct 1945
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1945
Page
1
Incomplete OCR fragment lists dairy items and livestock values including colts and hogs. Mentions people Miller Cornish Ir and stock activities at a sale or auction with partial pricing remarks and sympathy notes for a death.
Tokyo report alleges Japanese militarists backed by printing presses devalued Chinese currency, flooding markets with about 54 billion dollars in worthless notes. Central Reserve Bank of China issued 4 trillion yuan to fund wartime activities, worsening inflation and Japan’s financial crisis.
Lloyd's of London reports the 1936 ton Taldiwa is aground and burning fiercely off the Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal with troops or repatriated prisoners aboard. Rescue ships are en route. A separate Wilmington report notes a loud rumble felt with no explosion confirmed. In London a later bulletin says British reinforcements landed on Java. Washington also notes plans to release about 400 conscientious objectors before year end based on age and service.
A Japanese navy captain described the Pearl Harbor strike, stating crew believed it a training mission until the day before. He named carriers Akagi Kan出 Soryu Hiryu and others sunk, with details on formation, flight groups, targets, and the attack timeline.
General Eisenhower in his second monthly report on military government in the American zone argues that Berlin must not become controlled by communism. He notes four organized parties in Berlin the Communist party Social Democratic Union Christian Democratic and Liberal Democratic with the first two drawing on established bases while the Liberal Democratic party lags in organization and activity. He warns against a bloc of parties fostered by the Soviets and conditions in Berlin under Allied authority.
Gulf Oil Corporation scientists in Harmarville Pennsylvania perfected an electrically operated miniature oil field device named the electrolytic model held. The instrument is designed to pump oil that would otherwise never reach the surface and could save immense quantities of oil.
The board rejected the proposed purchase of the Flnstavene garage property owned by John Wiggers. A 206 thousand dollar bid was discussed, while district officials considered a quick purchase offer. The session reviewed funds from local firms, cafeteria staffing changes, tax exonerations, and upcoming November meetings.
Reported damage on Center Street includes a break at AML Lite on Nari Center Street caused by youths playing football across the main road. Additional damage in the area echoes prior street disorder with mounting calls for a stronger police response to curb violence and vandalism.
A false alarm from box No. 3d at West Congress and West Wayne streets rang at 11 35 this noon. Fire crews arrived to find broken glass and no neighbors spotting the vandal, a daylight case. Chief Paulson said no further check could be made today.
Washington reports Senata action on Douglas MacArthur plea for a Council of National Defense to merge the Army and Navy. The proposal aims to strengthen military leadership and streamline wartime powers amid calls from officials and lawmakers.
The State Treasurer lists weekly unemployment compensation payments totaling 14 179 dollars for the period ending October 1. Payments were issued to several towns and individuals including Beadford, Greeneville, Mesdyifie, New Castle, Ol City, Shaye, Timsvile, and others with amounts shown in the report.
On the last day of parcel sending this year the local post office processed near the total of the prior twenty days. About 700 packages were packed locally to ship to servicemen overseas, far short of last year’s three thousand. Many service members asked relatives not to send gifts but others still await Christmas deliveries. one package reached a European occupation address. A Hollywood return notes Don Hall’s six month Army stint before resuming his film career.
The council votes to pay a damage sum and associated costs. City officials discuss delinquent tax collection and a sewer project review. Engineer Will ioms to send plans for state health approval and Harris hire for time extensions.
Raymond Brown outlines Elmer C Carrier Post No. 365 of the American Legion founded in March 1926 under Erie County Voiture sponsorship. The post shows strong membership retention and has operated from several quarters before settling at 523 North Center Street. Activities include veteran welfare, school awards for junior high and parish school students, and high school essay scholarships.
Negotiations between union leaders and management collapsed without a settlement. Leaders demanded concessions while executives stood by prior offers, leaving the dispute unresolved and workers prepared for further action.
Readable fragments show a resumed service to Hew England bus and trolley riders after a long labor dispute affecting about 385 000 workers. The broader labor picture remains bleak with a secretary of labor announcement signaling a conference ending and unclear progress toward settlement amid stormy times.
Reported labor unrest follows a three day Eastern Massachusetts rail strike and stalled negotiations with coal operators and the United Mine Workers. Officials caution against government seizure while fuel shortages ripple to steel, education, and industrial activity across Pittsburgh and surrounding states.
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