18 Oct 1945
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1945
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text references a court matter in Erie involving a sheriff, a judgment, and a hearing date around 10 11. The snippet mentions parties likely including Smith and Wayne with locations in the north and south areas, plus terms like mortgage and hold apear.
A cryptic OCR fragment mentions Jeanne, a 4.5 U designation, and Hin Datry with unclear context. The readable items suggest a list or code, but no clear event or outcome is shown. Further readable details are needed to form a precise news item.
Labor expects mine boss to renew demand for unionization of supervisory employes. Government believes move was taken in public interest as Lewis makes a sudden shift fueling speculation about the miners' return.
Washington Oct 18 government relief followed John L Lewis sudden move to end coal strikes. About 216000 striking bituminous miners are expected to return to work next Monday as directed by the United Mine Workers president. Analysts doubt future union demands for supervisory and clerical staff.
Corry Hospital Association directors held their regular monthly meeting with Supt. R. M. Dearing. September totals show 195 admissions, 1169 patient days, average census 4, 90 births, 10 deaths, 30 major operations, 4 minor operations. The board planned a dinner for Red Grass nurses aides and praised the Hospital Auxiliary for gifts. Mrs. Hazel Gick named assistant clerk. Directors present included Ziston Scheppner Nash Hainesain Hawiting Paine Hills.
Attorney Jon D Flanigan met with Erie court officials amid rising vandalism and youth unrest. A citizen proposed forming a fund to hire a special debt patrol to protect property, while critics accused the city administration of inaction.
Corry faces an acute coal shortage with relief likely within two weeks despite the miners strike ending. Dealers report little soft coal arriving, with only sparse truck deliveries and most output shipped to lake ports under federal orders. Officials say supplies will stay tight as weather worsens and port restrictions persist.
Reported from Okinawa harbor as a typhoon battered ships in the Pacific last week. Two local men Jack Berry and Commander Bob Donaldson served aboard the hospital ship US8 Repose. A letter from a relative in New Bethlehem describes the storm’s force as waves reached 95 feet and winds 145 miles per hour, with the ship's survival deemed miraculous.
A one year old boy Bernard Lex Hopkins died at Corsica hospital after swallowing kerosene from a kitchen fruit can. Uncle Richard Hopkins carried him to hospital. death followed soon after 2 PM. Police ruled accidental death. Survived by parents Floyd Lee Hopkins and four sisters Gladys Nancy Lovell Linda. Funeral at Bracken-Keating on Monday at 10:20 AM, Pine Grove Cemetery.
Erie report says Clair Allen, 90, a Waterford farmer, shot himself with a Remington rifle after attempting reconciliation with his wife, Mrs. Rova Allen, at the Talon Inc. plant entrance. The rifle fired as he sat near his car with the motor running, the car veering onto the eastbound roadway before stopping near the Talon building.
Oakland County prosecutor says new testimony links Lydia Thompson murder to an earlier stabbing claims. H W Baker of Highland Park says Thompson spoke of being stabbed and warned she could be found in the country with an ice pick rip.
A late war era directive guides Allied aims in postwar Germany as General Eisenhower prepares to establish a military government. The plan coordinates actions with British French and Soviet partners while signaling American policy intentions.
Allied headquarters in Tokyo and Korea seized more than 30 million dollars of diamonds and government bullion as American troops swept house to house searches. Silver and other valuables were found in farms and shops near Tokyo, with experts estimating large hauls from the illicit narcotics trade also interrupted.
Chairman Tegel Browiy announced an executive committee to organize a 27 400 fund for a modern hospital replacing Cory Hospital as a memorial to local servicemen and women. Hogar T Honey and Henry Candy will lead the drive with Candy’s firm handling management at reduced fees and no campaign expenses drawn from the fund. Work begins November with advance gifts to include residents across the service area.
Dallas Smiley announces the War Fund drive begins with leaders named for divisions including retail merchants small industries professional men and utilities. The city quota is $8 000 and progress is expected by Saturday as plant and organization campaigns form to boost donations amid a changed employment picture.
Morning rain delayed ore train recovery after a derailment near Pilisfield. Erie and Warren crews cleared debris and replaced track, drawing hundreds to the scene as police controlled traffic and the line resumed service toward Erie.
At Salix in Cambria County a plane stalled and plunged into a buckwheat field near the airport killing Oliver J. Weatover 51 Beaverdale and his son Oliver Jr known as Skipper. The dog was thrown free but both humans perished trapped inside as flames engulfed the wreck. The elder Weatover was an experienced pilot with 100 flying hours.
The Senate finance committee approved an income tax plan raising 2085,4000,000 and moving focus to aid low income earners while redefining excess profits taxes for corporations. It also eyed revenue adjustments and broader fiscal changes amid international debates.
A 500000 member General Confederation of Workers strike cripples industry and commerce as Peronist supporters push power shift. The Argentine fleet reportedly moves from Puerto Hermino as a cabinet is formed. Violence hits offices of the Urides newspaper with deaths and injuries reported.
Maj. Gen. Nikitchenko presides as prosecutors seek conviction of six party and military groups as criminal organizations. Twenty four Nazis charged with crimes against humanity, indictments filed for first public session of the International War Crimes Tribunal. Trial date to be fixed after indictments served.
Berlin reports an indictment listing 24 Nazi defendants from wartime leadership. Names include Hermann Goering, Rudolf Hess, Joseph Goebbels, Rudolf Hess, Albert Speer, Hans Frank, Wilhelm Frick, Baldur von Schirach, Julius Streicher, Albert Speer, and other senior officials tied to Nazi governance and the occupation.
Maj. Gen. I. T. Inkutcents, chief Judge for the Soviet Union, proclaims the court in session at the ornate Berlin chamber once housing the Berlin Superior Court. Prosecutors announce indictments against 24 major defendants, including Nazi party and military leaders, with trials set to begin in November.
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