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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1945
Page
4
Fragmentary notice states The Associated Press is exclusive for republication of news dispatches and credits, with postal handling notes. Also lists mailing rates and advertising terms including second class matter and prepaid yearly options, amid garbled typography and stray city names.
The Army Board of Inquiry report on Pearl Harbor prompts debate over General Marshall’s retirement, with Stimson and Truman defending his duties and role. The chief of staff serves as military adviser to the secretary of war and as liaison to the president, shaping Army policy while reflecting department aims. The office's history traces to 1903 with Root, contrasting past chiefs during World War I and later eras.
A special Diet meeting in Japan, led by Premier Prince Higashi Eyo, signals potential shifts in governance. The piece notes past militarist influence, fears of assassination for dissent, and hints that elections may occur as Japan eyes parliamentary-style governance with the Diet gaining legislative power from the emperor.
The article notes calls for high level accountability after Pearl Harbor. It says the Army and Navy released reports, blamed several officers, yet no courts martial were held. It mentions a shift in official positions and references Rear Admiral Kimmel and general Short.
Washington dispatch recalls how Europe warned of war days before Germany’s invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939. Adolf Hitler rallied troops, claimed Poland attacked, and warned Britain of peace only through capitulation. Governments mobilized, evacuations began, and trade and wartime tensions surged as the United States debated arms exports and neutrality.
President Inuman stated no general order for courts-martial but would grant one if requested. Congress members in Washington warned of possible inquiries if courts-martial not ordered. Mentioned are Major General Short, Rear Admiral Kimmel, and naval officers facing or facing potential trials. Historical examples cited include St Clair, Wilkins, and Paes for various military failings.
Mrs Eunice Bender dies at Union City shortly before 9 o clock last evening at the home of Mrs Mabel Melleck 4H Miles Street Union City Born in MUL Village she spent most of her time near Corry moving to Erie years ago then to Union City to live She was in ill health eight years confined to bed with a broken hip Survived by one daughter Mrs Orly Jones one son Samp non Apps and three grandchildren Great grandchildren none Funeral services Thursday at 3 o’clock at Brack Keating Funeral Home with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery
A pasted fragment asks nine trivia prompts about world politics sports and history. It includes names such as a Japanese minister at Bern and a French provisional government governor general, plus questions on United States events, a British athlete, and census data from 1940.
A train fatality occurred with no inquest planned. The article notes the identification methods, the conductor J. B. Williams, engineer Welsh, and A. Stower of Meadville were involved in the incident reporting. Details mirror an official stance and witness accounts from last evening.
A 1925 city column notes a two to three week epidemic of severe colds and mild illnesses. Lloyd Harvey, one year old, was run over by a truck wheel, breaking his leg and bruising him. A child escaped serious injury after an auto collision at South and Center. Edgware parish school opens under Sisters of Mercy at St Thomas church corner First Ave and West Washington. Corry schools introduce industrial training and pre employment prep for some older students. Arlo Williams and Pauline McCauley wed in Edinboro with Rev. Shreve officiating.
A summary of hearing health notes notes the large U.S. population with hearing loss and the spread of educational programs on ear care. It notes factory noise, ear anatomy, lip reading aids, voice talent impacts, and the prevalence of hearing defects among school children.
Thirty one commonwealth witnesses will be used by District Attorney Burton Laub to prove the August murder of Joseph Campbell. Jack West and Bob Pepperman, who pleaded guilty, are set to testify as they seek to mitigate the degree of murder. A fingerprint from Campbell’s solene near Canton, Ohio tied to West, traced via a hotel stay in Bay City, Michigan, aided police, according to Laub.
Senate leaders said President Truman will send a comprehensive message to Congress the next day, likely taking a couple of hours to read. He will not deliver in person, and accompanying Senate documents will pertain to subjects discussed in the message.
Berimumsaute, age unknown, died in a train accident at Scott Crossing yesterday after 1 pm. Survived by four children Mrs. Stewart Pelconer af Tander Viteil Hinsdwe Warren Mrs. Albert Hammerman Brie Opt Bert Hinsdale overseas in Germany. five stepchildren Edgar Offerlee Emil Yeh Sharon Mrs. Lena Hildum Warren Mrs. Elsie Dunlap La Grange O and Mrs. Pailine Weals Warren. two brothers LeVerne Hinsdale Sugar Grove and Earl Hinsdale Hubbard 64. three sisters Mia Mabel Salhoss Fredonia Mrs Gertrude Nobbs Buffalo and Mrs. Pearl Baker Dunkirn. six grandchildren. Member of Chandlers Valley Grange and noble grand of Gold Brook Lodge No Ha0 0 F Sugar Grove. Services from Schoonover Funeral Home Sugar Grove Friday at 2 pm with interment at Jackson Run Cemetery.
Washington dispatch reports Treasury watchdog Warren describing the federal government as a hodgepodge of duplications and overlap. He told Congress the system cannot fix itself and urged granting broad presidential powers to streamline the administration.
LOTTSVILLE LOT ESVLBLE residents and relatives share a busy weekend with visits among the Dyke family of Detroit and Fr. EB Dykes, the Smiths of Plyate Tex, Roberts of Warren, and others. Clerks, cousins, and children attended events from Niagara Falls to Forge picnic at Livne om Labor Day, with residents from Jamestown and Youngsville noted visiting local families and attending gatherings.
A boastful ad promises a free booklet titled What Causes Epilepsy by famous doctors. It urges readers to write to the Educational Division at Fifth Avenue, New York, for the item, with a price of $35 mentioned for the delivery.
Mrs. Aline McKinney stands trial in Warren County Circuit Court charged with murdering her husband Melvin McKinney by a single .22 caliber slug. Prosecutors say he died after a family quarrel, as jurors were questioned in a two hour session and eight jurors examined with two seated. McKinney pleads not guilty while maintaining composure, flanked by counsel Willig J. Glassman and Alexander Puck.
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