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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1945
Page
3
The text hints at uranium fractionation and atomic trials connected to military tribunals and a wartime ministry. It mentions Iroshima and a typhoon, with unclear references to a nucleus or unit 98L amid chaotic notes.
The piece argues Russia may seek territorial footholds in Africa such as Eritrea and Cyrenaica, framing it as a possible strategic gambit at a London conference. It contrasts imperial aims with Tsarist expansion and notes historic Russian moves across Siberia, the Caucasus, and Poland, before referencing the Atlantic Charter's territorial provisions.
Wild Bill Shannon and his famous Alaskan dogs visited the city yesterday at the passenger station as part of a nostalgia feature. A newborn daughter arrives September 2 in Keystone Heights Florida to Mr and Mrs Franklin Babbitt. Ground breaking begins on a new structure on West Washington Street with offices on the lower floor and living apartments above. Tan nery horseshoe team claims National League crown and will face Ajax for doubles in Journal courts next week. LaVerrie Muller named Erie Railroad chief clerk. Richard Hiller appointed to fill the vacancy. A Ford car and a truck collide at Main and Center. front damage but no injuries.
The Daily Dozen notes wounded returning from Pacific areas with 15 000 still to be brought home. It states 97 of 100 wounded survive this war, contrasts Civil War and WWI death rates, cites disease deaths, meningitis, and blood transfusion advances. Evacuation by air and life-saving labor by medical staff are highlighted.
Read the classifieds page for answers to a seven question quiz about the Japanese surrender and postwar details. Questions cover vessel of surrender, enlistment age, occupation forces, MacArthur signing, British nicknames for Germans, Tokyo election date, naval action losses, officers behind MacArthur, Bullitt ambassadorial posts, and a corrected sentence about Mary’s son.
A dated advertisement warns of danger signals labeled Rohes and Pains-Dis ay Spells-Backeche and claims kidney failure filters poisons from blood. It promotes Thompson's Borsoma Tablets to stimulate urinary secretions for quick relief and suggests Golden Lax Tablets for constipation.
Navy Patrol Boat No 1 1 60 once a Du Pont family yacht and patrol vessel has been discharged and sold to Warren and Arthur Miller of Erie. It will be used to carry passengers on Lake Erie excursions in contrast to its wartime U boat hunting along the Atlantic. The ex yacht was bought at auction by Erie men who gathered a crew to bring it home from Essington Yacht Club. Their voyage followed the Delaware River to Delaware Bay up the Atlantic coast to New York City then the Hudson to Albany and the old Erie Canal to Towanda and finally into Lake Erie. The vessel had been taken by the Navy early in the war and sank a submarine in 1943.
Erie Sept 24 four important appointments to be made within short time one by Sherman Hickey Jr safety diver tor and three by Mayor Charles Barber candidates considered for office manager deputy city treasurer in the water department special assessment and clerk and assistant city clerk Hickey studying qualifications of registered nurses as new Superintendent of Erie Municipal Hospital office manager and deputy city treasurer position in water department worth 200 annual ly vacated by death of Bernhard J Lechner brother of Alfred Lechner city controller
Clarion reports the two year old Elmer Baris Walker, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Walker of Stuttgart BC, found in the family lawn well around 1 pm Sunday after disappearing while playing with a candy bar near the well. The bar floated on the water indicating the boy had fallen in.
The Pennsylvania Department of Public Assistance recovered 3,250,000 over two years in settlements tied to real property owed by aid recipients. Reimbursements arose under the state support law, with homes not required to be sold to meet shelter needs. Property liens and reimbursement agreements governed repayment during the recipient's lifetime. The recorded 2,000 cap was surpassed by actual aid received.
James Coe longtime Alfred University Extension faculty since 1941 resigns to lead Westminster College history department in New Wilmington Pennsylvania. He departs after a farewell dinner at Logan's Tea Room. Successor expected: Dr. Bred W. Calvert to become Salisbury College abstain.
Plant investment capital expenditures in 1984 by railroads for equipment roadway and structures and other improvement to property are estimated at 530,000,000 compared with 454,252,000 in the preceding year.
Jacob Ruppert aged 19, son of Mr and Mrs B D Rupert of St Petersburg, Slariin county, died from head injuries after falling from a tractor Saturday evening while riding on a borrowed tractor operated by his brother Richard, 20. Willard was thrown from the machine in the mishap.
A partially garbled safety notice explains accidents can stem from a blowout at high speed, worn brakes, or driver inattention. It emphasizes that the length and risk of a trip depend on driving behavior and care, urging vigilance to prevent harm.
Jamestown reports WMlvernt H. Hultin, 84, arrested at Harding Heights Route 4 on a charge of being AWOL from the Army. This marks his second arrest in 15 months, previously detained July 6, 1844 after leaving Port Lewis West in April. He was handed to military authorities for disposition of his case. police and PBI aided in the arrest.
Erie residents report a burglar described as slim, 40 to 45, dark suit and gray hat, who entered a home at 3 54 a m stealing $24 in cash and 16 ration books from a dresser. Four other burglaries were reported over the weekend, including one found by Officer Nick Bute, as authorities pursue the case.
Erie County commissioners foresee 20 to 80 percent of registered voters turning out for the November election. With war ended, apathy is hoped to be reduced though turnout may still approach prewar levels. Final registration figures due around October 2, with about 30,000 expected as clerks prep street lists and enrollments.
Former partner Maltin de Alega Uneue, wealthy Argentine, claims Kay Williams made misleading statements during their courtship and engagement. He alleges intentional deceit aimed at a remarriage plan and seeks 30000 in damages. They reportedly separated after Kay began a new marriage to Adolph Spreckles Jr. and learned of her new liaison. The basis of the suit centers on alleged misrepresentation and marital plans.
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