15 Sep 1945
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1945
Page
1
Fragmented OCR record shows prices and descriptions for potatoes, dairy, and apples. Mentions weights, grade terms, and several place names. one line notes an injury to a person and a department update. overall a rough inventory/newsline from a market report.
Ajax union members will meet at 2 PM to validate a compromise agreement believed to end the strike. Officials anticipate the plant reopening next week, with progress on a lump sum settlement and arbitration issues as talks continued between the Ajax Tron Works management and the union negotiating committee.
Wilbert C. Merritt, longtime radio and appliance dealer, buys the former Lippman property on West Main Street from James Nel and plans a full overhaul to reopen his retail electrical appliances business. Immediate possession is arranged through Walter H. Scott Jr., with the site previously used as a car sales lot and recently taken over by J. Meertink for a household furnishings store.
The State Treasurer announced unemployment compensation paid to Corry totaled 17 185 dollars amid district figures showing Corry 17 105 and other towns like Erle Greenville Meadville and Warren also listed. The statewide weekly total reached 813 140 with 45 208 checks issued, nearing the monthly August total.
Clare Capwell and Perry Med of Superior Cleaning Co announced a new modern laundry to operate with their dry cleaning business within weeks. John Rickers won the contract for a concrete block building east of the current plant on East Washington Street, 21 by 100 feet with a basement for boiler equipment.
An Army C-47 transport crashed near Kansas City after refueling in New Jersey. Twenty-two people died, including 19 European theater veterans, and three crew survived briefly. The wreckage scattered near the Burlington Railroad tracks five miles north of the city.
In London on September 15 a report cited by the Associated Press said the Soviet Union pressed territorial claims in the Mediterranean beyond Western powers expectations. Diplomats linked the move to Italy's colonies discussions by the Big Five. The likely target cited was the Dodecanese Islands guarding the Dardanelles.
A wind of near cyclone velocity struck Findley Lake region blowing from Stoney Point toward Rumpus Ridge at 5 pm yesterday. It toppled high tension lines, uprooted trees, damaged cottages including Brown, Fenton, and Mulligan, and scattered debris around the lake. Repair crews from Misgara, Lackyort and Ontario worked quickly restoring power within about an hour, while access remained blocked on parts of the lake by fallen trees. Cyclone-like activity extended to Mina's Corners and a rock from Rockton, Pa, described as a young cyclone, caused further property damage and a flooded field at night.
A Warren County jury found Mrs. Adaline McKinney not guilty of murdering her husband Wendell McKinney. Defense argued justifiable homicide amid alleged domestic abuse and a plan for divorce. State hospital testimony cited fear and amnesia after threats prior to the shooting.
Lt. Col. James P. Devereaux, famed Wake Island defender, arrived at Hoggatt Bay today aboard escort courrier West Step. Washington reports the navy canceled $38.6 million in future delivery orders for gum, cigarettes, candy bars and slugilae ikem dushijyatures covering October through December.
In Chicago on September 15 a union official announced that 400,000 rail workers would seek a 36 hour week with full pay. Bert M. Jewell of AFL Railway Employes Department said the demand would be sent to all contracting railroads by September 25, covering seven craft unions except Pennsylvania and Western Maryland lines. The plan seeks a six day week, a historic first demand in the industry.
A second hearing will be held here Tuesday at 11 o'clock as viewers named by Judge Bivens present a schedule of the property appraisals. The six viewers including residents and city officials will submit figures for court approval within a week. Early reports indicate total values near twenty thousand dollars for the parcels, with prices likely close to those reported. The Erie county case previously concerned the School District plan after a protest by Attorney W. J. Peake representing the owners.
Thirteen Corry men are included in a group of 89 scheduled for preinduction physical examinations by the War department at Pittsburgh on Friday September 21. Names listed include Waller J Wotus Ralph TieRay Austin Theodore Swanson Robert D Wallace Leo V Culver James H Hurt Richard Querreveld William M Kingsley Irwin Johnson Robert R Reed Lawrence O Williams Wilmer Calvin L Abis and others from Union City Brom Waterford Erie and Edinboro. Severe windstorm reports from Waynesburg detail a path eight miles long and 180 feet wide blowing down 15 to 20 barns and damaging several buildings.
Relatives of Seaman Bob Williams in the West Coast city receive word that he survived captivity and has been liberated from a Japanese prison. Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Whittlesey Williams, served on the minesweeper Quail during World War II and was captured near Bataan. Navy officials confirm release and anticipate his reunion with family soon. sister Virgin Williams serves in the Women's Army Corps.
A fragmented note describes a minesweeper approach and a carrier boy before a capture, with the Pratt later cited by U.S. Towes as confirming the seizure by the Jipaiyesey.
Miami Fla Sept 15 gale force winds 58 mph whip across the Maral Sea toward Tlawi as a great hurricane with 100 mph winds nears the south Florida coast. Forecaster Grady Norton says Miami should escape the worst with a hard blow likely and the core of the storm south of Key Largo, moving northwest toward the Keys.
Reports from Erin indicate National Housing Agency units at Fairhaven in North Corty may be prepared for sale but Federal Public Housing Authority officials say the local development is not yet on the market. Disposal in the future is possible, likely to continue rental operation, with row houses or multifamily units involved.
General MacArthur headquarters declares Japan is not equal to Allies and must stop acting as such. Several high ranking military figures including Homma and Kuroda surrender for questioning. Tojo remains in custody. new arrests and denials emerge amid ongoing occupation, with censorship tightened and trust questioned.
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