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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1945
Page
1
A fragmented OCR shows animal prices and weights with entries like hogs and dairy items. The legible data include price ranges from several categories such as sows stags and dairy products, though much is garbled. The snippet suggests a livestock market page with figures for weights and costs.
Washington Sept 11 The Senate military committee ordered a formal inquiry into demobilization amid criticism of slow pace hearings to be public later. The drive comes as Congress tackles unemployment pay full employment and airport funding while debating grant rules for government corporations and equal rights for women. The panel also considers permanently elevating five star generals and admirals.
Howard Clabbatz of Corry R D 1 suffered serious injuries in a woods lumbering accident when a heavy log rolled onto his left leg near his farm. He was taken to Corry Hospital for emergency care and later transferred to Hamot Hospital for specialized treatment.
A group of Like city merchants met at the Municipal building to resume street decoration plans for the Christmas season after the war. They approved the general schedule and planned a September 24 meeting to finalize details and a dinner meeting at 6:20 p.m. to discuss the plan further.
Senator Kilgore of West Virginia withdrew his bid for unemployment compensation up to 25 dollars weekly for 28 weeks, arguing the federal program's maximum period should not exceed 26 weeks without a full funding overhaul. News from Washington notes expected end of cheese rationing and a broader wartime demobilization in the Army, with generals reduced in rank and several planned retirements.
Mark Stanley of Erie recovered his stolen car near Midway Town, then handed two escapees from Rockview Penitentiary to police. Authorities identified the men as Alexander Brepnowski and Webster Black. The pair escaped from Rockview on August 20 while at Western Penitentiary, and Black faced murder and assault charges, while Brepnowski was serving a term for armed robbery.
Burglars struck the rear of Mrs. Georgrd Bayliss at 210 East Main Street, taking a complete set of silver pieces and other items. The loss, covered by insurance, was discovered when a housekeeper entered to work. Additional stolen items included hammered silver from the sideboard and a piece owned by Mrs. Pauline Prather. Page Three continuation noted.
Texas authorities report that the Yobbers who robbed the North East mill office and escaped with cash and payroll checks may have targeted Corry Mill. Investigators note past mill thefts by two men now in penitentiary, while a separate Crawford M. Woolf mill padlock was found missing. Chief Flanigan coordinated with North East police as intruders cashed payroll items and money.
Washington expresses surprise at the extent of authority left in the hands of Jop officials as occupation continues amid protests. Korean demonstrators voice strong opposition to General MacArthur and his mission, while regional leaders insist on control and orderly transition.
Tokyo dispatch reports MacArthur aims to extend Allied control of Japan to strategic inland naval bases and Osaka. An advance party of 110 Americans reportedly reached Sendai in Honshu as orders to dissolve the central Nippon headquarters were issued for Thursday. The Pearl Harbor era was referenced in newscasts and editorials amid rising tension.
General MacArthur announced an arrest order targeting 39 Japanese leaders including Shigehori Togo and Masahara Homma, with names such as Okinori Kaya and Nobusuke Kishi listed. The move accompanies postwar occupation plans in Korea and ongoing Japanese administration in occupied territories, amid protests and uncertainty in Seoul and Washington about governance after victory.
An oil refinery blaze in Texas was brought under control after tense overnight battle. About 26 firemen and refinery workers were injured and 200 residents evacuated as crude storage tanks burned and a 19,000 cylinder tank filled with 80 octane gasoline toppled, flames leaping hundreds of feet into the air.
Adaline McKinney wife of the defendant in the Youngsville shooting case collapsed on the witness stand and resumed testimony after a ten minute recess. She described an affair involving Priscila Dove and her husband, and said the marital strife led to the tragedy.
A Meadville child died in an early morning house fire that consumed the Grands home. The 17 year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Grands perished while a younger brother survived and was rescued. The mother had left for work leaving the children in the care of a friend Bisnche Deeter.
The House interstate commerce committee voted unanimously to end war time at month’s end. The plan reestablishes standard time at 2 a.m. Sunday, September 2011, on the last day of the month.
Japanese war leader Hideki Tojo, identified by motion through a window, attempted suicide at his Tokyo home after being located by U S Army officers and journalists. American doctors began plasma transfusion in a bid to save him, with a 50 50 chance of recovery.
Baldwin contractors began Columbus Avenue widening and resurfacing, the largest highway project in the area this season. Work started Monday on the south side, excavating for a wider base from Warren County toward North Corry, with completion expected in about a month.
A damaged report portrays former Premier Hideki Tojo claiming sole responsibility before his suicide. The Associated Press noted his final, stark remarks about war guilt, enduring resolve, and his intention to shoulder blame for Greater East Asia.
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