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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1944

Page

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Tun YN ve Sm Tae shew watt a luni

Tun YN and Sm Tae staged a show at the luni venue with a casual crowd, featuring performances and a magnetic stage presence. Local observers noted a lively atmosphere and engaging interactions throughout the event.

Japanese claims on Palau attack raise Pacific rumors

Reported Japanese radio accounts claimed U S forces hit Palau in the western Carolines while Secretary Knox denied confirmation. The tangled dispatches cited damaged ships and shifting blockades as Allied actions strained in the Marshalls and Palau vicinity.

Associated Press Palau Carolines Philip Piney Wasteoh Vie Lepore

Knox reports all Jop ships bombed Palau attacks

Washington reports all Japanese ships at Palau, Woleei and Yan were sunk or damaged by a U S task force raid from March 30 to April 1. Navy Secretary Knox cites eight fighter planes, 11 bombers and eight torpedo bombers destroyed. Further notes 14 more Japanese vessels sunk by submarines, bringing total enemy craft damaged to 667 in Wider Sea Bowls.

Washington Onehou Wi Palau Woleei Yan Secretary of the Navy Knox Nox Allerican Navy

Bell Trial Set to Start April 24 in Chautauqua Court

The Bell murder case involving Frank Bell of ill will proceed to trial on Monday April 24 after a county court denial of a postponement. Attorneys had sought delay due to unavailable witnesses, but the motion was refused.

Bell Mayville Frank Bell Chautauqua Attornneys Hull

Two Federal Judges Removed In Unprecedented Move

In Scranton Pennsylvania on April 4, the federal grand jury's supervision was shifted as Judges Albert W. Johnson and Albert L. Watson faced an official probe. Judge John Biggs Jr. ordered the grand jury reconvened, with Judge William F. Smith designated to preside. Neither the judges nor the FBI or U S Attorney Pollmer would comment.

Scranton Albert W. Johnson Mbert L. Watson Jidge John Biggs, Jr Third Circuit Court of Appeals William F. Smith New Jersey Pennsylvania Dudge Smut Munemalel Wall Dudges, Watson and Johnson Judiciary Committee House of Representatives Smith Federal Bureau of Investigation Philadelphia U. S Frederick V. Pollmer

Merchants Meet On Closing Issue At Minleypad Wilding

The Golden Rule Club's Retail Merchants' Association calls a meeting for all Shiember Arms and stores to discuss a closing question. Messrs Sandbury and Phillips will report on the Nie Preferences aftember. Members urged to be represented with on hand representatives.

Golden Rule Club Sty Messrs Sandbury and Phillips Ike Merehout Jiqti

Talk but no action on senior high recreation center push

Discussion on a planned recreation center for Senior High students continues with little concrete progress. The Aero Supply Victory Band offers musicians for one night a week if a center is created, while Montgomery Ward's Mr. Wank reports no firm commitments.

Aero Supply Victory Band Wank Montgomery ‘Ward Golden Rule Club Uum Salvation Army YMCA Episcopal Church

City reports March finances as funds rise before heavy expenses

The city treasurer's report shows March receipts of 922,246.50 with an ending balance of 28,021.28 after accounting for a 15,784.78 starting balance. Expenditures were heavy due to payments from previous months, leaving an April 1 balance of 3,372.10 and tax and penalty revenues of 10,784.47 and 88.73 respectively. Disbursements totaled 24,659.18, covering backdated accounts and utilities including sanitation Loveland drives and street lighting costs.

Ily Sancitary Loveland ‘Ives Heal

Women crossing watchman joins Spartansburg district

Spartansburg hires Blaine Crosby as first woman crossing watchman for the Pennsy crossing in the district following the pension retirement of Hernmin Blair. Crosby begins union shop duties as the new crossing operator. In a separate item, Henry W. Millie is named commanding general of the US Ninth Air Force Service Command, succeeding a prior commander.

Sparta Spartanaburg Spartansburg Hernmin Blair Blaine Crosby

Roosevelt Health Good After New Medical Checkups

President Franklin D Roosevelt, recovering from bronchitis and a head cold, underwent two new thorough physical exams. Vice Admiral Ross T. McIntire announced the routine checks were satisfactory and noted a light food reduction and a vitamin boost as part of the president's care.

Associated Press Washington Roosevelt Ross T. McIntive Samuel McIntire

Bombers Hit Bucharest and Budapest in Balkan Raids

Allied air forces struck Bucharest and Budapest with large bomber and fighter formations. U.S. 15th Air Force bombers hit Bucharest within 24 hours of a prior raid, destroying military targets as Russian ground forces advanced northeast of the Romanian capital. RAF and Allied planes also attacked Budapest, hitting steel works, armament plants, and railroad yards, as 16th Air Force bombs followed nearby.

Associated Press Nafiles 15Th Air Force Bucharest U.S Budapest Margary Europe Ploesti Ollolds Pirerath Bucharpswick Aled Alo Bamby Yatta Simeny Aginst Bleyiy Austria Tihs Wasie Mediterranean Balkan Hitler Sofia Bulgaria 16Th Air Force Severa Sonce RAF T Steel Works Naples Balkans Taday Menred-Welss Steel Works 18Th Air Force Tokol Breiery Sinoslavia Bred Kain Drnista

Create New Naval District in Alaska

The Navy announces a new naval district for Alaska and the Aleutian Islands. Rear Admiral F. M. Whiting, recently commander of the southeast Pacific, will command the district after sailing on the 17th. The announcement was made by Secretary of the Navy Knox.

Alaska Washington Aleutian Islands The Navy Knox Bel M. Whiting Clinton Street Watertown Whiting Southeast Pacific Foren

Erie OPA Specialist Held In Gas Coupon Case

A specialist from the Erie OPA faced charges for illegal possession and sale of gas coupons. The court heard he was under indictment and released on $8,000 bail after a hearing before a United States Commissioner. Local attorney Joh Himebis Datley represents the defense.

Erie Opa UU Man Dalley Helal Lesquityn United Slips Dav Gitterdyd

Urge New Plan in Drafting of Farm Workers

April meeting in Harrisburg gathered about 200 representatives from 21 counties to push a yardstick for farm deferments under the selective service. Capt William Mirkil presided and noted broad support for a yardstick while county War boards will operate under new system to avoid confusion.

Associated Press Harrisburg Aculheiewern Boas Quillen Regulniury Auve Joea William TL Mirkil State Poart Puneidud Clyde Zelluwny Charman Federal Department of Agriculture State War Board

Churchill reports total war casualties in four years

In Commons Churchill cites British empire casualties in four war years at 567 158 with 188 741 killed 159 219 wounded 72 204 missing and 270 905 prisoners of war. American figures total 173 220 casualties across about 27 months, including 40 857 killed 6 098 wounded 26 321 missing and 32 163 prisoners. UK land and seagoing losses listed as 109 101 killed or wounded and 30 314 seamen casualties.

Associated Press London British Empire Churchill U.S Lash

Seek Woman's Body Near Punxsutawney

Police continue three day search near Punxsutawney for the body of Mrs Mabel Shields who disappeared after a note was found in her bedroom. Her coat hung by the bed and footprints led to the creek as divers scour MK creek for clues.

Punasutawney Mabel Shields

American Navy reports planes shot down and ground losses

Secretary of Navy Knes disclosed at a press conference that the U S Navy and air crews have shot down 4.31 percent of Japanese planes since the war began, with total pilots downed at 621 to four to one. Reports also note heavy Japanese losses in Sangshuak plateau battles and shifting Allied ground actions near Manipur.

Associated Press Knes Ma- Hue

Fascist Troops Aid Germans on Anzio Front Report

An Allied press summary reports Italian fascist troops fighting alongside German forces on the Anzio front. It notes Italians embedded with German units, some Italian parachute troops in German uniforms, and German withdrawals while defense lines and stations near Cassino are referenced.

Anzio Napiss Reone Germany Rome Gefense

City council revises parking on Pleasant Street

City officials including Mayor Hepley meet with Gomel members to revise Pleasant Street parking rules. Traffic signs and new limits will restrict south side parking for deliveries and emergency stops while permitting north side loading. permits and improvements for sidewalks and a new west Pleasant Street plan are discussed.

West Pleasant East Pleasant Street Gomel Hepley Tie Fist Vegular Pete Tie Mietith Efistice Apf Wuber Penciinge Recoivine Bres Alo Wal Nerikel Hissory Pyewhea West Plessant Npas Saoste Sweet Guy Susineer Williams Vre Mutat Wilisms Goupitesan Geter Street Wollett My Follett Besson Broushis West Pleasant Airvel

Japanese POW Broadcast Delays Highlight Frontline Tie

A Japanese prisoner of war delivered an emotional broadcast to comrades via loudspeakers two days after capture, saying Americans mistreated captives. The speech was arranged from a frontline pillbox near heavy fighting as 5,000 explosive rolls were hurled nearby.

Eran Bouwalnyile Sotumer Talynets Mare Imperial Division Ted Whiore Stame Yel Lye Otiseser Calif

Russian Invaders Press Toward Romanian Oil Fields

Reports from Moscow say Soviet forces penetrated 11 miles past the frontier toward Tast and pushed toward Odessa front lines. Zhukov’s First Army encircled Axis divisions north of the Dniester, with German losses and captured materiel cited as heavy. The Rozh region and rail centers near Bucharest were cited as key targets amid broader Red Army advances into Romania.

Tesi Dovaliol Czeryawils Ivan S. Konev Second Ukraine Dniester Skala Zhuukov Zhukov Koney Bucharest Rodion Malinovsky Third Ukraine Odessa Berezovica Teerfarevica Thhe Tiraspol Oméésa

Rumors Stir Churchill Cabinet Shuffle in London

Speculation runs over possible changes in the Churchill government as Eden may step down as foreign minister during Easter, with Cranborne tipped to replace him while Eden could stay in the Commons. Other names surface for secretary roles and fuel ministry shifts amid strike tensions.

Churchill Associated Press London Abril Ghaneen Anthony Eden Lov Cranborne Zonintons Aden Foreign Office Eden House of Commons Whergetio Heavertrack Dominbyrs Ministry of Fuel Gwilym Diayd George

Protests Rally Against Governmental Mentation In Danbury

A messy OCR fragment notes a protest in Danbury focusing on governmental actions. It mentions Coutt Agrih Wilder Lone a novelist and 101 campaigner for personal Weer Mid and today she ceased writing amid protest against government policy.

Danbury- Coutt Agrih Wilder Lone

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