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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1945
Page
1
An auction notice outlines sells of calves hogs and cattle with timing options on November 15 and 4:00 PM. It lists stock prices across categories including hogs cows heifers bulls and lambs with price ranges and lot numbers. The document notes delivery terms and bid acceptance details and references market outlook and price trends.
Argentina awoke to news Col Juan D. Peron will be allowed to run for president on April 7 a source said while the army backs him and demands the government stay impartial. The Campo de Mayo garrison vetoed rival Peron supporters and a 24 hour general strike ended at midnight with clashes leaving several wounded as demonstrations continued nationwide.
A disheveled woman and a discharged soldier, Joseph Desrosiers, 25, were central to a case. Desrosiers confessed to shooting his wife Catherine after a quarrel sparked at a Denver tavern and continued as they rode to an Aurora cornfield where the car became stuck. Marie Werdell, who aided the couple, told police she aided the couple and later fled to Denver.
Allied war prisoners killings orders from Japanese army and navy were captured in combat and are in General MacArthur’s files. The 53rd Infantry Regiment diary notes urge killing prisoners and forcing work whenever possible. A No 2 Sasebo detachment command ordered merciless treatment if doubt arose about prisoner handling.
The State Department announced a seven day postponement of the first meeting of the Allied advisory commission on Japan. Russian attendance is in doubt.
Washington reports hint at butter price shifts as subsidies wind down. Officials consider cutting the 12 point extion value to eight and raising consumer cost from five to six cents per pound by November, amid Army releases of seven hundred million pounds and subsidy withdrawals guiding wartime price handling.
A troopship crash near Nanyuan air field killed Chinese government troops and an American crew during an early arrival of 28 planes with forces from Shanghai. The incident followed a surrender ceremony where a Japanese soldier admitted an American officer influenced his decision.
Harrisburg October 19 The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board delayed the final end of whiskey rationing at least until after Thanksgiving by setting two two week station periods. The first runs October 29 to November 10 and the second November 13 to 24 with a closure on Armistice Day November 18. A fire in Monongahela on October 10 killed Mrs Rather Ide, 45, in a Second Street building blaze.
Japanese and Allied officials report rapid demobilization as about 7 000 U S troops move from Yokohama depots toward home aboard multiple vessels. Additional 10 000 have reported to another depot. weather delays transport. Potsdam terms and Japanese political debates feature in Tokyo briefings.
Major George M. Cooper and his family visit their farm home on R. D. 4 after his honorable discharge from four years in the Signal Corps. He served as chief maintenance officer in Washington with time in the Panama Canal Zone in 1943. He will resume duties as plant superintendent for Chicago Telephone Supply Co. in Ellehart, Indiana.
Rosin LaPane reported dead at 104, the oldest resident of Corry and Erie County. She died quietly at home on South Center Street after a long life spanning four wars. Survived by four children, thirteen grandchildren, thirty-two great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. Funeral at her home Monday at 3:00 PM.
Army releases control of Montgomery Ward and Company properties seized over nine months, ending wartime wartime disputes with CIO union. Sewell L Avery, key figure, presided as the company agrees to abolish compulsory union membership maintenance and dues check off. Seizures occurred under Roosevelt's order, with legality disputed before the Supreme Court.
A bullet riddled car owned by Walter S. Cross Jr. of Waterford, stolen Monday night or Tuesday, was found abandoned in Elyria Ohio. Elyria police say it may have been used in a murder or a holdup, but officials could not confirm. An eyewitness statement places three men racing near 26th and State Streets before the theft.
Five men died and four others were hospitalized in serious condition after gas fumes filled the furnace pit at Bethlehem Steel's Lehigh Mant unit. The accident occurred about Oct 19 as workers labored in the pit, with emergency crews and hospital staff responding to the fatal incident.
Michigan officials move to end the power workers strike as Governor Harry Felly calls for an emergency line of action. Labor Secretary Schwellenbal and Jo W. Gibson announce efforts to settle, while Consumers Power workers and unions consider proposed terms and maintain service.
Ralph S. Dewey, superintendent of schools, was named chairman for Garry's Victory Loan campaign. A meeting of the War Finance Committee was held yesterday after noon at the Rité Restaurant, and Dewey pledged to lead the drive with Walter H. Scott serving as honorary chairman. A follow up meeting is set for Hotel Corry next Tuesday evening to advance plans for the campaign and the quota of 550000 was set, with a debut event featuring the Marine Girls' Band to follow.
Borstorff and Fitch have bought the Pisst avenue cement block garage from Ralph Heath and will completely repair and rebuild the structure. Snow damage caused a roof collapse last winter and workers began this morning to replace trusses and rebuild walls. The front remained undamaged and the firm plans a first class automotive establishment, possibly selling DeSoto cars. Noted painter Newell Wyeth 62 died when a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train hit his station wagon at Ring Road Crossing Ring Road Pa, also killing his four year old grandson New III.
Washington reports scant details on a Venezuelan revolt as rebel forces seize the residence of President Isaías Medina Angarila in Miraflores Caracas and heavy fighting erupts. Loyal troops concentrate near the city, while diplomats seek confirmation on unfolding events and potential uprisings.
In Erie yesterday Judge Evans and Coluny Probation Officer Search heard the case as police chief Plujigan reported slow progress on a new juvenile delinquency policy. District Attorney Laubaxa and aides discussed actions with Guy Boticitoe Walter H. Scott, aiming for court review next week. Policies to be countywide may precede state legislation to hold parents accountable for minors. Treasury data shows receipts of 60,880,798.31 and expenditures 1175,058,458,853 with a balance of 13,856,000.193.75.
AP reports from Pittsburgh on October 19 that coal digging resumed in over half the bituminous mines idled during the 27 day strike by mine bosses. President John D. Lewis pledged a return to work by Monday amid talk of a 2 percent capacity revival and possible shifts to a five day workweek. miners’ leaders warned of continued disruption and safety measures.
The International Military Tribunal in Nuernberg announced the first major war crimes case will start November 20. It indicts 24 high Nazis and 61 militarists and industrialists, with 23 defendants held at Nuernberg Jail. Proceedings aim to establish responsibility for World War II atrocities.
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