08 Apr 1944
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1944
Page
1
Incomplete text mentions an Army matter and a failed act or event. References to individuals and a farmer, with unclear actions and dates. Readable terms include army and farmer, but key details are missing to identify parties, places, or outcomes.
Babson Park April 1 The article discusses investor confidence and shifts in money flow during wartime. It notes rising personal savings, government bonds and war bonds, and the expectation of a postwar stock market recovery with high grade stocks paying substantial yields. It warns of market uncertainties and potential postwar demand changes.
Russian forces pressed a siege arc within about 9.6 miles of Odessa as German and Romanian troops reportedly retreated. Capt. Konstantin Tokarev reported Malinovsky’s Third Ukrainian Army trapped columns fleeing the city, inflicting heavy losses and tightening a cordon around remnants of several shattered divisions.
Miss Agnes Wilson a longtime Corry resident and educator dies Friday night at her Park street home after a seven year illness. A graduate of Corry High School and Mansfield State Teachers College she taught in Une Toca and Moravian Seminary programs and later led health education at Pachter Institute and Girls' Commercial High School in New York City. Survived by sisters Annie and Bess Wilson she was active in Emmanuel Episcopal Silkinn Guild College Women’s Club and Core YY Country Club. services planned Monday afternoon at 2:45 with Bishop Wratte officiating.
Union City draft officials report a review of 2-C farm deferments under Harrisburg orders. About 280 farm youths have been moved to 1-A after pre induction exams, with failures to reclassify returning to farm duties. State headquarters may set new rules to handle farm to industrial plant shifts and voluntary wartime work.
A draft policy briefing states that fathers 26 and over will usually receive deferments in favor of non fathers, with 18-25 year olds of the father group receiving no special consideration. Older men are to be preferred for essential war work, and guidance urges men in doubt to consult local U.S. Employment Service offices.
Two Crawford County youths, William Schneider of Titusville and Charles White of Tryonville, escaped from the state institution at Whitehill in Cumberland County. They reportedly fled in a stolen black Pontiac from Mehbamsburg and may be headed west. White had been serving time for automobile theft and Schneider for burglary before the escape.
The Retail Merchants Association of the Golden Rule Club decided all stores will stay open Saturday evening. Grocery stores close at 7, but other shops in town will remain open until 8. A heavy trade wind-up was expected despite weather. Corry retail business for the East EF season shows high volume.
Cum Guy Abbay announces a public demonstration of rifle and judo tactics by Company A at the State Armory in the city on April 18. First Lieutenant Phillip T. Reh from Fort Mead will lead, accompanied by four soldiers, highlighting Army training and weaponry, including rifles, machine guns, and light artillery.
Allied headquarters report slight progress along the Anzio beachhead as American and Allied units halt German actions north of Padiglione. Central beachhead area improves with artillery mortar and tank activity. German outposts 21 miles below Rome face bombardment and reduced harassment.
Meadville parents receive word their son James B. H. Martin a Navy cadet and former Sparta High School graduate class of 1940 is missing after a Jacksonville Florida area plane crash. A second telegram reports the body recovered and en route to Meadville. The family notes he trained at Pensacola and was stationed at Green Cove Springs.
Tess London reports that American troops overseas will observe Easter with dawn services across Italy and in London Hyde Park. A 4100 voice choir will lead, Handel’s Messiah will be sung, and Catholic services planned in Belfast. Gen Clark will read the Easter story at a second service as radio broadcasts extend to a global audience.
The report covers Allied air raids on rail hubs in Hungary and a major Soviet city, German claims of bombing deep into Rumanian rail centers, Gen Henri Giraud's refusal to step down as French commander and a tense 90 minute meeting with Gen Charles de Gaulle at Gaulle's headquarters.
Rev Van Houten abruptly resigned as rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Bishop Pinkney-Werth announced the filing last Friday. Rev War Vliet from Stow will join services tomorrow to implement the announced program after service. The rector returns to Easel, where he had been assigned before coming to Carry about a year ago. Regular parish activities face interruption amid church plans and scheduled services.
Berlin faced heavy Allied air activity as American bombers raided the German capital after a brief lull. Initial reports claimed the attack was not immediately confirmed by U.S. air forces, with earlier German broadcasts noting the March 2nd strike as the last confirmed raid.
Associated Press reports reveal American forces struck Palau area in a three day raid, with Japanese claims of victory in Thalaanc. The Pacific theater saw ships and vessels sunk, including destroyers and capital ships, amid carrier battle actions off Palau and near Truk.
Two juvenile offenders admitted to a new vandalism method developed yesterday that involved placing jagged glass under tires of cars on Park Street near Stetson's Dry Cleaning. Chief Flavia Tater reported the incident, noting damage to several vehicles and the youths' involvement.
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