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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1945
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local item noting a farm win in Pennsylvania and unclear housing or assignment details. The readable bits mention a farm and indicators of a housing project or appointment, with no clear names, dates, or places beyond Pennsylvania.
A fragmented market note lists livestock bids and prices on Long Island. Cattle and hogs show varied quotes with weights around 200 pounds and lighter categories. Produce and dairy items are referenced with rough price ranges and item codes.
British army doctor testifies on Belsen horrors as 45 defendants led by Josef Kramer face charges of mass murder and extermination. Brigadier Guy Hughes among witnesses to recount camp atrocities at Auschwitz Birkenau and Belsen. Court rejects call for separate trials despite defense plea.
A small blaze at Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Eisenman’s home at 518 North Center Street was blamed on defective wiring. Firefighters arrived quickly, preventing extensive damage as flames began to breach the roof. Separately, Westinghouse Electric Corp reports its ten day strike of white-collar workers is choking industrial activity across many sectors.
Bulletin summaries show MacArthur suspended after editorials accusing the United States of violating international law over the atomic bomb use. Truman declares Korean progress with Allied help, aiming for Korea’s freedom as a new nation. Re conversion Director Sny der lifts all construction restrictions effective October 15. UAW officers signal readiness to discuss temp adjustments to a 20 percent wage increase in the auto sector. Baltimore court subpoenas Jesse Jones in $500 million railroad debt case. Senate calls for Emperor Hirohito’s arrest as part of pacification terms, amid war-crimes pressure.
City Engineer Don Williams met with District Engineer Young and Suntory Water Board officials to prepare papers for a sewage treatment project. The city aims to obtain about 36 099 from the State Board as half the cost of detailed Cleveland-engineered plans, with hopes for later state and federal aid. Harrisburg announced assurances from 325 communities to develop stream pollution projects, with 22 communities and Ursinus College told to prepare abatement plants immediately.
Sept 16 Philadelphia fire crews report an oil burning furnace explosion blew off the heater door and caused the death of 70 year old Mrs Anna Hickman. Fire officials say she may have attempted to light the furnace at the time of the blast.
Secretary Schwellenbach signals a White House move to reorganize the Labor Department into a government umpire over ongoing labor disputes. He expects President Truman to announce reforms at a 4 p.m. conference, aiming to reduce turmoil in reconversion. Key issues involve 160,000 Ford workers laid off and United Auto Workers petitioning for a strike rate at GM plants.
Tomorrow in Erie federal court the Citizens Bank representing Corry School District appeals the value set for the Fair Grounds site by viewers. Subpoenas issue to several Corry residents to testify on value of the former Bair Grounds property now the Fairhaven housing site. The district paid thousands in installments years ago. the bank acquired the property title and is led by W. Fitz Gilford of Erie.
A widespread postwar strike wave spreads to the oil industry causing potential refinery closures. About 200000 workers are affected as Gulf Oil and other refineries in Texas and Ohio face walkouts. CIO and AFL unions push for a 30 percent wage rise and shorter work weeks. by Friday refineries nationwide may be idle with hours cut but pay preserved.
Reports say union members will vote today on terms from last night’s talks with Ajax Tron Works management and the negotiating committee. If accepted, one more conference would finalize the agreement. reopening before next Monday seemed unlikely.
Mis and mucus curwenger ue Gory Union City reports that Neil Tarbell, a machinist mate third class, aboard the patrol ship Laffey, was among 53 crew when the ship sank after colliding with the destroyer Laffey south of Port Loma while escorting the submarine Apagon toward San Diego bay. One crew member remains missing. Tarbell, asleep during the crash, lost all belongings and was a two year veteran of Aero Supplying’s Inspection Department.
About 65 ships were bottled up today on the Delaware River between Philadelphia and Marcus Hook oil refineries due to a work stoppage by sea torth crewmen. An official of the War Shipping Administration warned that unless the condition eased by nightfall the port would be badly snarled.
Washington dispatch notes President Truman says Europe may need continued rationing as foreign food needs and domestic supply influence shipments. Secretary of Agriculture Anderson says civilians could see more liberal allotments after a White House briefing, with October per capita food estimates at about 141 pounds versus prior years.
Police seek a young man who cashed at least two forged checks in the city, with a young woman companion. One check for 16 dollars was cashed by a loyal physician, another for 20 dollars by a merchant. The man is believed to be from near Mesrlyilie, with officers expanding efforts to arrest them and asking others who cashed similar checks to report.
London Sept 18 British court cut the treason indictment against Brookin born William Joyce to one count for broadcasting German propaganda as Lord Haw Haw. He held a British passport while broadcasting from Sept 1938 to July 1940, with two counts dropped as prosecutors argued he was a British subject. The defense contended he was a U.S. citizen. Judge Tucker presided at Old Bailey.
Six parcels totaling 20100 were accepted by owners after viewers Francis Nagorski John Young Brie and W W Hammond presented schedules. Individual prices ranged from 400 to 10000 with a remaining Wiggers property later withdrawn from condemnation. A Board of Education meeting will ratify the figures and pursue remaining negotiations and legal action as needed. Treasury report shows position and balances as of September 24 with substantial totals in receipts expenditures and balances.
City council held a brief meeting with all members present except Councilman Kirstey, approving minutes and a new laundry building permit for Superior Cleaning Co. A school driveway project on Franklin Street and a library building matter were discussed. The Pittsburgh Electric Co contract and a county land sale offer adjacent to Fair Haven were reviewed. A $9,000 temporary loan from A. O Sundburg was authorized to replenish the road material fund and support the oiling program.
President Truman selects Hubert P. Patterson to succeed Henry S. Stimson as secretary of war. Stimson turns 78 Friday and plans retirement. McCloy and Marshall departures loom while Somervell and Arnold consider retirement from top Army posts.
Leaders worry over reaction abroad as Chinese accuse Japan of violating surrender terms. General Wainwright urges occupation to last twenty years.
Tokyo reports that Japan has been allowed to resume a limited transport service from Tokyo with up to four planes at a time under Allied supervision. MacArthur estimates 600,000 troops could compel Japan’s demobilization within six months, prompting debate in Washington over a smaller occupation force.
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