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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1945
Page
1
Local market brief reports mixed livestock and fruit prices with scattered figures. Notes on apples Jonathan Golden and Davids varieties appear alongside cattle, calf, and hog price ranges, plus irregular stock movement and odd lots.
American share of German reparations is expected to be the smallest among the four occupying powers, about five percent of the Soviet sum and less than Britain and France. Allies discuss vesting ownership of Germanys external property in the Allied Control Council as a preliminary step to seizing assets in neutral countries. Estimates show $989,067,000 among five neutrals, with Switzerland holding around $600,000,000. other assets in Spain, Portugal, Turkey and possibly Sweden.
Draft notices call ten men from Union City Corry district to report for induction in Pittsburgh September nineteenth. About 600 registrants shift from 2 B to 2 A or 4 A under new rules, with 409 wart plant workers affected and most over 26 placed in 4 A while others are reassessed. Release of the full list of those called will follow within ten days.
Japanese envoy Kurusu says he knew nothing of Pearl Harbor raid plans and was hurt by the sensational coverage. He notes Tojo was more optimistic about peace, and recounts his December 1941 meeting with Secretary Hull and a later radio update from Tokyo.
Ronald Buell age eight, son of Mr and Mrs James Buell of Wheelock RD Corry died at Corey Hospital from injuries after being struck by a car on the Turn Creek ward near his home yesterday afternoon. He sustained a fractured skull and other injuries. rushed to hospital, efforts by Dr J C Kihler and nurses failed. He was playing near his home when struck by a truck driven by Howard VanThssel and hit by John J Duryee. state police investigated with Deputy Coroner to continue today. He is survived by parents, one sister Rita, four brothers James Demir Donald and Sisry Brel, and grandparents. Service set for Saturday at St Thomas Church. Interment West Lawn Cemetery Columbus.
Harrisburg reports Governor Martin proposes universal military training as a safeguard against law evaders and aggressor nations. He favors using the National Guard in communities to deliver peacetime training, integrating with the regular Army and officers reserve corps. The Pennsylvania National Guard must be reorganized after active enlistments end.
Senate votes unanimously for a joint congressional inquiry into the Pearl Harbor disaster with President Truman's approval. Barkley introduces a resolution for a House Senate committee report by January 3 and urges prompt investigation and a full report to Congress and the country.
A late today Erie special court session with Judges Evans and Waite on the bench heard arguments on the degree of guilt for Jack Wesh and Robert Pepperman two Williamsport men who confessed to murdering Joseph B Campbell retired Erie Industrialist. District Attorney Laub pressed for first degree verdict while Elmer Goose defended the pair seeking life imprisonment. Evidence concluded as Pepperman West testified detailing prior records in juvenile crime and stints in correctional institutions.
President Truman sent a lengthy message urging Congress to enact a broad postwar program. He sought power to manage the emergency, warned against declaring peace, and proposed tax cuts, public works, veteran benefits, continued draft, unemployment relief, and a unified surplus-property administration. The message emphasized restoring peacetime economy while avoiding abrupt war-financed disbanding.
Board approval for zoning plan and reestablished bus service to transport first to third graders from Wa... district to Concord building. Turben firm of Columbus contracted for bus service at 175 per sunnah. Registration shows slight pupil decline at Waelingiull district, no large relocations from city, related to wartime production slow down. Superintendent Dewey said remaining staffing issues would be cleared today.
Washington reports that the Office of Price Administration told Congress most rationing and rent controls will be lifted within four to five months in about 100 cities. A review to guide lawmakers says meat, fats, and oils may see gradual relief by year’s end, with sugar and trucks still under rationing uncertain. Rent control likely to continue longer, with OPA planning to lift peacetime ceilings only where feasible.
Judge Wade in Godinson set to hear evidence in the murder trial of Mrs Adaline McKinney of Youngsville. Eleven jurors were accepted with Mrs Rusht Thompson of Warren as juror No 11. Fourteen jurors will be secured to hear the case to guard against a mistrial. Names of jurors include Cecil Bates Luther Anderson Josephine Carlson Sedwin Weller Lawrence Hendrickson Helen Buckingham Mrs Blafiche Borches Mrs Viola Pullman William Calbe Virgie Eilehen.
Steady progress is being made at the Corry Jamestown Mfg Corp plant toward postwar conversion to steel office furniture and equipment. A second shift is being established. the prewar force remains, with women and veterans acknowledged for wartime effort.
State Police report the body of 17 year old Anna Elizabeth Dreyer, a redhaired waitress, was found along a highway after her disappearance last Saturday morning. Police seek two youths for questioning as searchers scoured the area.
Bulletin items note Japanese submarines still at large per Australian Navy Minister Norman J. O. Makin. General MacArthur orders Yamashita and Okechi surrenderors sent to U.S. academies. Seismic readings from Fordham track two earth shocks. China plains troop transports of 80,000 to eastern coast. Allied troops in Europe prepare for a Victory Parade. Eisenhower arrives in Brussels to a welcoming crowd.
Federal Judge Frederick Pylen Schoonmaker of the Western Pennsylvania District Court died at his daughter’s home in South Norwalk Connecticut. He was 75 and had been ill after health declines. appointed by President Harding on December 20, 1929, he served for about 46 years. He previously left law practice over 80 years ago to join the Mexican campaign of 1846 and later fought in France with the 120th Regiment.
Allied forces plan selective occupation of Tokyo area with only a small sector seized at first. An American flag will be raised over the U S embassy in Yokohama as Eighth Army holds position there.
A1 American reconnaissance party arrived to organize the entry of General MacArthur and the First Cavalry into Tokyo amid heavy damage. MacArthur will raise the U S embassy flag as occupation starts. Reports from Yokohama also mention a virtual revolt in Keijo Korea and the release of 20000 political prisoners.
James Parker of Crystal Ice and Coal is held for hearing after arrest on larceny charges. Police say he failed to report funds, completed ice deliveries, then decamped, with about 50 dollars involved and possible additional thefts. Parker was arrested by Constable Potter and faces Alderman G. H. Gordon.
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