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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1945
Page
1
Fragmentary notice lists sale items including household goods, furniture, clothing, and several livestock categories. Mentions terms, quantities, and pricing notes, with references to sellers and bidders and a general auction format.
Lt. Gen. Sir Philip Christison warned Indonesian forces to cease attacks or face overwhelming Allied force. Brig. Malinoy was killed while arranging a cease fire, as Soekarno was briefed on the murder and the ongoing three day battle near Saevabaja.
Chairman Dallas Smiley reports Corry war fund had reached about 1100 by noon with a goal of 8000. Independent gifts division led by Olin Bracken show small subscriptions, payroll deductions from Raymond and Corry Jamestown plants are spread over three weeks, and organizers remain hopeful but say a full drive will be needed for final success.
Attorney Roger Browns We week Fling prenniration pipiens yyenvidins for redistration of Ine names of one enternes: concerns which are bel: farmest here with operations by both expected to begin in the vege future. The Corry Tstriment Company organized as a partnership by Camden Ruffner, Hubert & Vauiglin and Wilcox will handle instruments and parts manufacture. The second firm Mick Brothers and Tindstrrom Lumber Co will engage in timbering, logging and lumber manufacturing after acquiring several hundred acres in Lindsley Hollow and surrounding areas with operations planned this winter.
Local buses face a shutdown as Greyhound drivers strike across thirteen eastern systems. Through this city all routes after midnight are canceled while drivers in town say they plan to quit, though West Ridge schedules may continue.
Buffalo plans show Curtiss-Wright Airplane Division will depart by December instead of mid November. The move follows cancellation of an Eastern Air Lines contract for 10 CW-20E peacetime C-44 cargo aircraft.
President Truman indicated Russia may join the Far Eastern Advisory Commission and that Soviet, Chinese, and British troops could soon share in the Japanese occupation alongside American forces. Talks focus on joint control machinery and a possible four power council in Tokyo with MacArthur as chair, amid reports of a push for a socialist party by Japanese labor leaders.
City officials in Corry held a noon special session to dissolve the City Council of Defense that had operated during the national emergency. The resolution terminates the defense council with the council's thanks dated December 31, 1945.
Campaign for Victory Bonds gains momentum as local banks report early totals of 24 608 and 24 173. Volunteers anticipate strong citizen participation while 500 girl musicians of the Women Marines Band arrive to parade. A concert at the Senior High auditorium is scheduled after the parade.
Ralph W. Thorne, 47, longtime member of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, died of a heart attack at Williamsport Hospital. A Williamsport native, he was appointed to the commission on July 12, 1939 for a 10 year term. He had resigned as Lycoming County Republican chairman and Williamsport School Board member prior to joining the commission and previously led Darling Valve and Manufacturing Company. Born February 17, 1896, he studied in local schools, Mercersburg Academy, and Cornell University.
Bulletin from AP reports youth and returning soldiers in the American occupation zone showing signs of unrest. Truman says no thought yet of a second term and declines to testify against himself. Soviet and Chinese troops discuss Manchuria landing. Truman hopes Congress acts on his program before recess.
Community notes minimal turnout expected for next Tuesday's election in the county. Parties rally candidates including a mayoral bid by J. Kinley and organization-backed contenders for city council and the board of education.
Secretary Byrnes announced that Britain and China would share with the United States in the division of the Japanese fleet not destroyed. The ships include 38 destroyers and several smaller defense ships. some vessels and equipment would be destroyed, with specific counts of aircraft carriers, tenders, colliers, and submarines noted.
Washington reports rising production costs push for a price increase on footwear. Bowles says 28 million pairs of ration-type shoes will be made this month, up from August, with forecasts of 2 to 2.5 million pairs in coming months to meet prewar demand. Officials warn some trouble spots may arise during wartime shopping days but expect no general hardship. Treasury release shows receipts 169,092,000, expenditures 507,681,825, balance 12,?147,983,18.
Report from Yen Hsi Shan governor of Shandong claims 100 900 Scrammint troops strike the Tatung rail junction fortress near Peiping Sulyuan and Puchow lines. He cites tanks and Mongolian air support and vows the garrison will fight to the death amid alleged civil war plotting by Chiang, as Communist clashes escalate in northern Henan.
Philadelphia makers unveil visions of tomorrow with a 130 mph steam turbine train in stainless cars where each passenger could have a private room and radio. Baldwins and Budd executives describe rapid reconversion, with steam turbines, diesel electrics, and railcar radios expanding within five years.
President warns deflation risks as wages fall and protests against government interference in business intensify. Sama interests pressured for federal wage regulation amid mounting demands.
President Truman urged general approval of reasonable wage increases to prevent deflation and unemployment while delaying specific percentage guidance. He said increases should be determined by collective bargaining and tied to profit allowances, with three wage case categories to consider essential reconversion and equity.
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