20 Oct 1945
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1945
Page
1
Readable OCR fragment lists prices for items and abbreviations like 16 49c 1 25¢ and figures such as 7.50 2.25 2.45. Mentions ice and related equipment notation, but details are incomplete. The note appears to be a catalog or receipt snippet from a store or supplier with unit prices and totals.
Roger W. Babson surveys postwar outlooks in New York predicting promising gains in housing and building if prices stay stable, with labor wage demands and women returning home influencing unemployment. He cautions about rising competition abroad, tax changes, and the atomic era shaping a possible long peace and fiscal payoff, while forecasting stock and real estate trends through 1950s and beyond.
The Auditor General in Harrisburg approves a $3,092.63 payment to Corry School District under legislative vocational education funds. Total for Erie County districts is $46,899.23 with allocations to Albion Borough, Albion MMK Greeks, Edinboro Borough, Erie, Fairview, Girard, Warrencreek Twp, Biddleboro-McKean, Miles Twp, North East, Springfield Twp, Union, and Waterford among others.
Revolt ousts President Isaias Medina Angarita as a seven member junta seizes power in Caracas. Prodemocratic promises issued while Tachira Merida and Trujillo state loyalists contend. state of siege, censored press, and looting accompany the upheaval.
Washington Oct. 99 A Senate finance committee approved a tax cut totaling 5.629 billion dollars for next year. Individual taxpayers gain 2.648 billion, corporations 2.841 billion. use tax on autos and boats would be repealed, payroll tax kept 1 year longer, veterans receive benefits, and wartime excises on furs cosmetics and liquor remain unchanged pending House action.
Sam Baressi returns to Mey Siewaren after a European theater service where he was wounded. He traveled with companions including Tony Sprovect, visiting a hospital in Richmond and Norfolk area. Pedone and others were also involved in the journey and news notes mention a pleasant family gathering at 40 Smith Street with local friends.
American Legion posts in Erie County filed a protest with County Commissioners over spending tax funds on the Veterans Information Service Center at 222 G Daniel Baldwin Building Erie. They argue the center duplicates the Veterans Administration sub regional office and misleads veterans about benefits, urging service officers from veterans groups to handle needs in coordination with the VA.
About a dozen men from Co. A 1st Battalion 16th Regiment travel to Oil City for the battalion school session hosted by Philadelphia officers and local battalion officers. The event is the second in a trio of sessions, with the final one planned for November. Twenty nine from the local unit are set to make the trip, including Captain Guy Abbey and Lieutenant Norman Tarbell along with eight sergeants.
The article notes cuts failing to stop AEBA’s war fund drive. D. Smiley and Aero organization officers report $550 voted for the Fund, with plans for per capita contributions and broader canvassing. Other plant groups organize solicitations and promise progress reports next Tuesday as citywide War Bond quotas are pursued.
Forms ready for pouring foundations on the Raymond plant’s west side. Heavy evening rain caused a delay, but Toe Platt Co plans to begin concrete work today. Zaluneck Co nears completion of excavation, with storm sewer exposure prompting adjustments to basement plans. Water mains for sprinkler system have been removed for construction.
John B Pattas, a steelworker, confessed to shooting his wife Helene Pattas in Reading Pennsylvania claiming he killed to end her suffering from an incurable disease. He called a policeman from jail and said he had taken poison and wished to die. She is in critical condition. he was treated and expected to recover.
President Truman is crowned Master Mason as the first chief executive to receive the 33rd degree at a Masonry event. The honor is conferred alongside General Dwight D. Eisenhower and General Hap Arnold, among others, in a ceremony described by witnesses as significant and ceremonial.
Associated Press reports trials for about 2000 Japanese suspects on atrocity charges will start within 60 days. Colonel Alya Carpenter, aiding General MacArthur, says 500 suspects are in custody and arrests continue daily. Class three cases involve crimes like beheadings directed by superiors. Tojo and Shigenori Togo are noted as improving.
A C-43 transport crashed six miles east of Geiger Field Spokane killing five Army officers including Brig. Gen. Stuart C. Godfrey and deputy commander Sol. James W. Park. The plane, arriving from Hamilton Field California, was in radio contact with Geiger control tower before crashing near a hill at about 4 05 p.m. Deputy Sheriff Lewis Johnson reported the impact and surrounding damage.
AP reports a widespread strike easing as Michigan power workers near a settlement and most coal miners are set to return Monday. Longshoremen’s walkout is ending while wages and service rules are under review across utilities and industries.
Curtis Feldt won the junior high race as Curtis Feldt claimed top honors in the annual student government election at Jundit High School. Richard Evans was named vice president after final campaign speeches Friday and ballots followed. Next week Second Ward High School plans to elect its student government leaders for the second year as various committees and groups are named. Hotel strike hits Chicago as 2,000 guests affected at Palm House with union members walking out at the hotel and restaurant.
Reports from Buenos Aires New York Hamburg and Tokyo describe unrest trials and air raid impacts. Alleged rebellion notes and political tension mingle with war logistics including freight car and locomotive damage. Authorities in multiple capitals report security actions and casualty considerations amid ongoing global conflict.
The court will hear exhibition of the John Wigge property at Five Avenue with observers appointed by Solicitor Walter Ft. Lewth. Preliminary examinations aim to determine a fair purchase price. settlement with County Commissioners for county-held land is noted. The School District paid £400 for access. Wiggers mansion excluded.
Vague report describes a two day strike in Pittsburgh's produce yard with a police car damaged and a vehicle overturning. About 81 dollars worth of fruit scattered along Sawmill Run Boulevard as authorities investigate the incident.
A House battle over a $52 billion appropriation withdrawal aims to convert into an Army Navy discharge measure. If passed, it would discharge hundreds of thousands of service members with 18 months of duty who have dependents or wish to resume schooling. The proposal faces potential presidential veto risk and would require prompt return of the U S Employment Service offices to states or federal control until July 1 1948.
Tokyo October 20. Drafting of legislation to dissolve Zaibatsu monopolies must await a new cabinet after elections. Premier Shidehara signals reform will be delayed, with emphasis on election changes and broader economic reforms. Main policy pressure centers on breaking wartime controls and restructuring Japan’s economic institutions amid cabinet tensions.
Giros transfers control to William Yarateh for the liquor operation at the North Center retreat. The deal transfers the license held by He to Yarateh and partners, with Spring and Mr. Vareichs continuing to operate the venture under the association.
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