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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1942
Page
1
Marshall Hopkins Join War Councils In London
General George C. Marshall and Harry Hopkins arrived in London with senior advisers for talks on potential Allied plans. Reports in London claimed U S forces were training for a mass invasion of the European continent, with joint American British action possibly beginning in northern Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presa Qndon
George C. Marsall
Germany
Northern
Ireland
London
Hopkins
U S Bataan Lines Now Withdrawing
The War Department announced a general withdrawal of American Filipino forces in Bataan to new defensive positions to counter Japanese penetration. General Wainwright’s troops pulled back last night in an orderly shift, as Tokyo’s forces hammer the line with tanks heavy artillery air bombardment and strafing. Officials expect a two week push before rains, with Japanese strength possibly a full army from Luzon ready for a major operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Bataan
War Department
Jonathan M. Waingwright
Wallwright
Baiasa Peninsula
Wainwright
Luzon
London
Prome
Thayeimya
Burma
Benefit Party For Corry Boys In Camps Planned
A joint bingo fundraiser by the Corry Rod and Gun Club and Archie W. Thompson Post No 26 VFW will be held at St Edward's Hall on Thursday evening April 23. Two hundred dollars in awards and a $100 door prize are planned as incentives. proceeds buy magazines and cigarettes for Corry soldiers and sailors at camps and naval bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camips
St. Edward's Hall
Corry Rod and Gun Club
Liew
Archie W. Thompson
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Rod and Gun Club
VPW
Japanese Air Attack Blasts Akyab Harbor Operations
Japanese broadcast reports say naval planes hit the Burmese port of Akyab destroying facilities and a 2,000 ton mine layer. British planes on the ground were also reported destroyed. In El Salvador coffee port Acehuate was nearly destroyed by a major fire, with estimated losses around 1,400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akyab
Tokyo
Cosfee
San Salvador
Salvador
Roosevelt and Nelson clash over wartime bonuses
President Roosevelt and War Production Chief Donald M. Nelson publicly disagreed on the wisdom of wartime cash bonuses for workers fast pacing arms production. Roosevelt opposed bonuses, arguing in a national emergency workers should maximize output, while Nelson endorsed incentive pay. The dispute signals potential movement toward a wage policy solution amid ongoing debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Donnald M. Nelson
Née
Nelsum
Fa Senate
War Bulletins from Europe and Asia April Updates
Bulletin items report RAE air raids over the English coast, German uboat successes against Allied ships, and raids on Humber estuary docks. Burma front retreat near Prome noted with Japanese pressure and new defensive positions. Java reports Japanese captures and Allied prisoners including Americans. Norwegian clergy condemnation by Vidkun Quisling noted from Stockholm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Imperial Headquarters
Java
Russians Cross Dnieper to Trap Nazis in Central Front
Soviet forces smashed across the Upper Dnieper in a major drive aimed at crushing Nazi armies before the spring thaw. The crossing between Doroguzh and Dyrovo was hailed as a striking achievement as Germans fortified the river. The 90 mile escape corridor from Vyazma to Smolensk narrowed, with Soviet guns blocking main routes. Russians also threatened the Durovyo rail hub from southern and southwestern suburbs. In Pittsburgh, Keystone Schools announced leasing the Bedford Springs hotel for a naval radio training center with 2600 fore- grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Dnieper
Vyssma-Ghatskrahev
Moscow
Stockholm
Doroguzh
Dyrovo
Red Army
Smolensk
Vyastia
Duroyo
Smolenske
Vyems
Naval Center
Pittsburgh
Thomas G. Moreland
Keystone Schools,. Inc
Ennoche~ Sd
Bedford Prings
U_ 8
Naval Radio Training Center
U S envoy aids in new Indian defense settlement
New Delhi April 8 A fresh formula for Indian defense handling emerged at an All India Congress session. Sources say it could clear the way for an autonomy pact with India joining a war effort under an interim government. Louis Johnson, Roosevelt emissary, aided mediation preventing a deadlock over Britain's offer and Indian defense ministerial demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Delhi
India
All India Congress Party
An & Pa Jona
Louis Johnson
United States
Roosevelt
Betain
Probe Bribery Probe House Resolution Calls Inquiry
Harrisburg April 8 An investigation to determine if bribery or illegality attended examinations or licensing by professional and occupational boards is proposed by Rep George Bangher D Adams He introduced a seven member committee resolution to examine boards and commissions issuing licenses to applicants for professional practices The Adams representative charged that bribes have been solicited and accepted by board employees to register or license examinees awaiting qualification under the law to engage in the occupation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Harrisburg
George Bangher
D-Adams
Adams
Bracken Heads Veterans Group In City
Olin W Bracken has been named chairman of the Veterans Memorial Committee to plan Memorial Day observance in the city. Other officers named were Charles Phening secretary and Walter Kittleberger treasurer. The committee will proceed with plans and announce a speaker soon. Bracken succeeds Merle Amy who led last year's observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin W. Bracken
Veterans’ Memorial
Bracken
Yes
V. FP. W
Charles Phening
Walter Kittleberger
Mead Park to Hire Caretaker and Expand Improvements
Mead Park association at West Wayne held a meeting to adopt new by laws and plan a busy 1942 improvement program. A caretaker will supervise daily operations this summer, and landscaping including plantings and shrubs is planned. Tennis court completion is anticipated with Kiwanis support, a budget committee will outline a work plan, and funds may be raised to cover the projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mead Park
West Wayne
Isociation Board
Ly Gly Cowell
Wastert
Tirector
Parks 5
Waiter Sweet
Trensiver DE the Assoniation
Ue Executive Board
Gish
Kiwani Chub
Whyt St
Featts
Hold Suspect in North East Slaying in Erie
State police announced a suspect held for 24 hours in the Lloyd Wilkinson killing, a petty officer aboard a destroyer from North East aged 23. Lieut. Berman Roush said clues were received after a county commissioners meeting offered a reward, with further investigation by Troopers Mathias Stinnett and Hefti. Navy officials warned letters should not reveal ship locations to friends and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North East
Erie
Lloyd 5
Wilkinson
Berman J
Roush
C. M. Mathias
Harry Stinnett
Dave Hefti
Restrict Gas Supply Report From Washington
The Associated Press reports a forthcoming U S gas supply cut amid efforts to ration fuel. Deputy petro coordinator Ralph K Divies says the move aims to curb consumption with a new card time system, indicating a 31 percent reduction likely to affect all stations within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ny Assocind
Washington
East
Palau
Ralph K. Divies
Petro- Jeu
Eles Uy
Vaustey
I Am An American Day Proclaimed For May 7
President Roosevelt designated Sunday May 7 as I Am An American Day urging observance to impress on citizens the duties and responsibilities of citizenship during wartime. The proclamation calls on federal state hotel officials and civic groups to participate in exercises reflecting government form and national duties. A separate proclamation set aside May 14 as Mothers Day with flag displayed on government buildings and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Sud
U S and Mexico Reach Six Point War Aid Plan
Washington April 8 The United States and Mexico agreed on a six point program to speed the war effort. The plan includes refinery construction and a steel and tin plate rolling mill below the Rio Grande. Acting Secretary Sumner Welles and Mexican Foreign Minister Ezekiel Padilla announced the agreement after a week of talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crouusmene
Washington
United States
Mexico
Tesgarets
Rio Grande
Sumner Welles
Hzequiel Padills
Occupational Questionnaires to be Issued in Union City District
Local Bonnt No of Union City plans to issue occupational questionnaires to registrants in Crawford County and nearby areas. The first batch of selectees is expected to depart by train No 8870 to eastern induction centers this week, with many youths from Titusville Meadville and other towns joining the移. The next group will depart in about two weeks, with exact date and place of induction yet to be announced. Final physical exams precede ten day furloughs to allow selectees to return home for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uiion City
Corry
Crawford County
Pennsylvania Railroad
Dueton Center
Titusville
Meadville
Crawford
Curey
Union City
Corty
Desartiae
Pennsylvania
Syatem
Ice jam still holds shipping on Great Lakes
Sault Ste Marie April reports show the ice jam on Whitefish Bay easing but restricting upbound passage. Only one channel is open and vessels pile in St Marys River harbors while downbound ships push through with sleigh help. A score of iron ore ships reached eastern mills last night as the Pittburgh Steamship Line’s William B Schiller was freed from the bay prisine, while sister ships W A McGonagle and John Dunn Jr remain aground near Ohio Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Ross
Sontncks
William B. Schiller
Pittshumh
Ieune
Bay
W. A. McGonagle
Ohio Island
John Dunn, Jr
Great Lakes Steamship Company
Roosevelt Denies Endorsing Any Dem Candidate In State Primary
In Harrisburg April 3 a list of Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls dwindled to four as President Roosevelt denied endorsing any candidate in the May 19 primary. Clarence P. Bowers withdrew and said he would back Ralph H. Smith of Pittsburgh, the choice of Senator Joseph P. Gillette. Roosevelt told reporters he had not favored any nomination and would not elaborate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Roosevelt
Clarence P. Bowers
Berks County
Dudge
Ralph H. Smuth
Pittsburgh
U. S
Washington
Rooseveld
Angens
Mereith Meyers
German Army Masses for Libyan Drive Against Egypt
Axis forces about 125 000 desert troops move across the Libyan desert toward British lines in a suspected spring offensive. Rommel commands multiple divisions while Britain shifts troops from North Africa. air support estimated at 30 squadrons. Fighting reported near El Mechili and Tobruk area as both sides claim activity and no decisive gains yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Egypt
Suez
Russia
Malta
Alendria
Britain
Mediterranean
Erwin Rommel
North Africa
Douglas MacArthur
Tobruk
Cairo
Tabus
el Mechili
Bengasi
el Gagazis
Bir Hat= Khiem
Malta Blasted In 2000th Raid
Malta faced its most intense air attack of the war as massed German bombers pounded Valletta in the 2000th raid. Four German planes were reported destroyed and another likely downed, with two damaged, as night raids targeted airfields and harbor facilities on the heavily defended island. Romanian or Italian forces were not involved in this report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eres
Valletta
Malta
Envi Hla
Stegut
Italy
Junker
Minsserscheik
Hardy
Saint Paul Ontill
Yrfilch
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S. Army
New
Arshall
Opkins
Don
Ent
U.S. Bataan
Libyan
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Corry Red and Gun Club
Nelson
Folkstone
England
RAE
Cape Gris Nex
Catlay
Beelin
Atlantic Ocean
Adolf Viltfer
Afsina
Berlin
Humber
High Command
Vidkon Quisling
Norway
Great Bulge
U.S
State Bureaus OF Licensing
Veterans’ Group
Veterans’ Committee
Navy
Navy Department
U.S. and
New Port
Whitefish Bay
Dem
Luther A
Bass
Thomas C. Buehanan
Philadelphia Bar Association
Smith
Buchanan
James
Superior Court
American Bar Association
Saa
Rommell
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