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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1944
Page
1
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Allied news reports say Russians push through eastern Romania while Japanese suffer heavy losses in Imphal sector. Allies seize two strategic hills outside Empress Augusta Bay and advance on Bogadjim in New Guinea. American air forces sink two Japanese ships and bomb Rabaul and other Pacific targets as operations continue across Burma and the Central Pacific.
A woman pilot was killed when an Army single seat plane crashed two miles from New Cumberland airfield. Eyewitnesses said she was thrown clear of the aircraft as it struck the side of a farm. The incident occurred near New Cumberland.
British air action against the German battleship Tirpitz, the fleet's 33,000 ton flagship, was reported by the Admiralty. The attack appeared to strike while Tirpitz was at Alten Ford, a target previously damaged by Royal Navy midget submarines. The communiqué gave few details of the raid, while reports suggested carrier based planes conducted the strike amid ongoing Allied efforts to neutralize the ship.
Titusville April 3 By T.P. Willis a 34 year old soldier home on furlough was stabbed in three places in a Diamond Street brawl early Saturday. He was moved to Camp Reynolds station hospital Greenville where he identified Clarence McIntosh 42 of 717 West Spring Street as his attacker. Police hold Metateste and Archie G McCammon 84113 West Spring Street for questioning. A police reconstruction shows Willis McCammon and McIntosh involved in the fight.
Frank Bell of this city faced a county court delay request by his attorney Michael D. Lombardo of Jamestown. The defense cited alibi witness Harry Alexander of Corry, hospitalized, as Bell allegedly broke a Jamestown jewelry store window. The third continuance was denied and the case moved to Supreme Court in Mayville for trial timing. Only one Jamestown identification remained, and the witness facing Army induction soon could be drafted. Details of the two Jamestown witnesses were not disclosed.
Bulletin from Washington reports a Pacific host announcement reveals an American landing craft were shelled by a U.S. destroyer at Eniwetok February 22 killing 13 sailors and wounding 46. Investigators say misalignment and restricted visibility caused the accident.
Jackson police disclosed an inquiry into a boys secret society whose ritual reportedly required members to wipe their feet on the flag and stab the Bible. A 16 year old claimed leadership and the group distributed crude pamphlets attacking immigrants Jews capitalism and religion. Evidence included blackjacks knives and badges with no adult links found by state police.
Edward E. Fr terulf, 74, en route to Edinboro for a Sunday dinner, was killed when his coupe was struck at the L9th street Peach street crossing by a Nickel Plate freight. The car was crushed and rolled along the track for about 200 feet, with body parts scattered along the ties. Police investigated ownership, crossing signals, and the scene as the freight was halted on a nearby bridge.
City Council convenes its April meeting at 8 pm with the usual reports from the City Treasurer and City Engineer due. Current bills will be approved and the Raymond Avenue sewer extension may be advanced, along with possible right of way actions and other communications. Two died in a fire near New Castle as investigators seek the cause of the blaze.
The United States speaks of Allied air actions over Hungary with U S heavy bombers bombing Budapest and targets near German occupied zones while German defenses and ships fall silent. Reports describe American escort missions and raids across central Europe, with casualties and missing aircraft amid widespread operations in Austria Italy and Yugoslavia.
The OPA released a statement quoting Harley J Davis that only 67 violations and a minor nature were found in a Corry area survey of price postings and minor infractions. He notes few deliberate violations, with most issues tied to posting prices, and warns enforcement if ignored. The nationwide claim cites an excess price burden of $40 per family annually.
Liquor Board agents and PcG officers conducted Saturday inspections at several licensed venues in the city after complaints were received. No immediate action or evidence leading to suspensions or revocations was reported. Enforcers have made prior visits tied to alleged violations involving one or two retailers.
Allied dispatches report American forces repelling German flame thrower attacks on the Anzio front near Rome. The defense followed a pre-dusk assault as Italians and Germans exchanged artillery and infantry actions. U.S. troops, including units near Ghitemm and Mt Castelnuovo, held positions with heavy fighting reported around Mt Castelnuevo and the Cassino area.
Associated Press reports a Thompson cache mystery after former Chicago mayor William Hale Thompson died without a will. Two safety deposit boxes were opened with more funds feared hidden, possibly up to 1 million dollars, while Breen suggests pre-crash stock cashing and a $2,000,000 stake in Middle West Utilities.
65 men from Union City area to report for military service this week. Navy units will assemble tomorrow morning at Union City with 28 sailors set to depart by rail to expected Great Lakes processing. Army contingent of about 37 will report later and board a Pennsylvanian to a basic reception center. On Wednesday over 180 district men will travel in the morning for pre induction physicals. Youngest group includes many under 26.
Police officers Barina and Anderson at Eve probation sites brought Leid alias Kenneth Lee to the county jail after he returned from a probation violation arrest. He faces a parole violation charge with a prior sentence and must complete the remaining term. The case involves a location five miles south of the city and references the parole period and earlier charge.
Allied reports from London on April 3 state Red Army forces crossed the Prut River and advanced into eastern Romania toward the Danube and Carpathians. Moscow claimed momentum against Bucharest area as Raids neared key oil regions. Romanian communique admitted Soviet thrusts north of Tasi while denying major Crimea events. The drive aimed at ports and rail hubs, with German reports noting battles near Kuty and Tata Pass and Axis losses mounting.
A first quarantine fine was levied in a Hog owner case under the new emergency quarantine law. The court settled for a $10 fine plus costs after the proceeding. A second case was expected as health officials reported the quarantine measures operating well this morning.
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