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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1944
Page
1
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Allied headquarters report Japanese forces drive toward Imphal and reach Kohima outskirts, 35 jungle miles from Bengal Assam supply routes. Monsoons threaten relief, while Allied air and sea offensives push in the Pacific, with Liberators striking Truk and Caroline Islands and Nimtz’s forces probing Carolines. Tokyo warns of a new stage in the war as sea and air actions widen.
Harrisburg April 10 Two youths who escaped from the Pennsylvania Industrial School at White Hill were recaptured about 15 miles from the institution. Charles M 13 of Tryonville and William Colinide 18 from Sheffield were back in cells. They allegedly stole an automobile near the school and drove off after forcing gasoline.
Allied air forces launched a major day long bombing campaign over France Belgium and Germany hitting targets around Paris Lille and the Pas de Calais region The raid involved 1000 to 1500 aircraft including heavy bombers and fighters with claims of low opposition Many airfields factories and rail hubs were struck including Bournes near Paris and Mannheim The operation marked a significant British American daytime assault with substantial losses reported on the return.
Unusual flare above the street at the Church and Concord corner Saturday night drew police, fire crews, and Pennsylvania Gas Company workers. A service line likely broke, allowing gas to travel through soil to a sewer line and escape via a manhole. Source of ignition possibly a cigarette stub. No serious danger expected. only a small gas release reported.
Despite bad weather Easter Sunday drew large crowds to all services. Early sunrise gatherings and special ministries were held as planned with strong participation from members and friends across congregations despite some daylong reductions in activity.
Bulletin items report induction or examination orders sent home by draft boards. Roosevelt and Churchill note higher March merchant ship losses. South Yorkshire miners end a week long strike with thousands back at work. 15 000 returning, 20 000 more to come. Pennsylvania Supreme Court refuses to reconsider ruling on McClure and Purdy profits from Chester water works sale.
TOPEKA, Kas April 10 Nine Army fliers were killed and one injured when a B-24 on a flight from Topeka Air base to Florida crashed 20 miles northeast of Memphis, Tenn Saturday. The dead include 2nd Lt Edward S Kowalonek Shenandoah Pa and Sgt Leonard J Marcus Philadelphia. Escapes from snowslide Georgetown Colo April 10. Shelter house reports indicate three cars buried by a snowslide were rescued and being taken for aid. One person reportedly seriously injured.
A Kentucky airman, Sgt. James A. Raley of Henderson, recounts surviving a 18 000 to 19 000 foot fall during a mission over Italy. Air Force surgeons say he sustained injuries but survived the dramatic crash and is recovering, with portions of his account limited by security. The gunnery crew member details the moment of the fall and emphasizes the extraordinary survival under combat conditions.
Secretary of State Hull, in a broadcast during April, urged neutrals to stop leveraging allied support. He outlined plans to form bipartisan study groups with Congress to shape postwar organization and keep foreign policy out of elections while stressing unity for possible postwar victory. He warned Sweden, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, and Turkey against neutrality that harms Allied efforts.
The Union City draft board prepared for new orders excluding men 34 and over from active service while keeping the 18 to 34 group in induction. Officials mailed directives from Harrisburg to Board 3, with older men possibly moved to a district reserve pool for an indefinite period.
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania Selective Service orders halt pre-induction physical exams for 26 and older registrants. Local boards must pause inductions while awaiting revised national policies and data-force listings. Col. Melton says postponements apply to those in essential war jobs until further orders.
Washington reports that between July 1, 1940 and July 1, 1942 civilian and combatant movements added over 2.5 million residents to the south and west, while the north central and northern regions lost about 450,000. The continental United States total reached 185,770,500, up 1.6 percent.
Allied headquarters in Naples stated a German counteroffensive is anticipated around Cassino three miles south, as shelling and bombardments intensify. New Zealand troops reportedly damaged enemy positions while German forces maneuvered in the Garignano sector and along the Upper Rapido valley, with continued rail and transport disruptions near the beachhead.
James Scully and Charles Collier of Corry were injured in a Sunday morning car crash near Pittfield. Both were admitted to Warren General Hospital with fractures, facial injuries, and abrasions after their vehicles left the road and plunged into a steep bank. State police had not filed a report by early today.
A man held in Erie on charges of stealing and selling meat shipments tied to Henneous items once worked as a guard for Aero plant security. He Hollister faced multiple accusations, including previous arrests and a beer theft scheme linked to a Union City distributor, with prior jail time in the city.
MUYZ Lives Gonnsieny assistant to the Burrele mobile unit arrived on schedule in the Episcopal area. The full corps of Cony Chapter workers assisted as operations ran 3 to 7 this afternoon and 11 to 12 noon then 1 to 4 tomorrow. Cancellations rose due to renewed colds, and Cherry urged additional volunteer donors.
Illinois voters weigh General MacArthur in a Midwest push to test his presidential bid in a not binding Republican primary. Wisconsin results and Chicago based clubs prompt speculation on a possible MacArthur boom while some delegates favor Dewey. Treasury data also released with receipts and debt figures.
London dateline reports Odessa falling under rapid Russian advance as Soviet troops drive toward Sevastopol and the Crimean defenses, claiming several key positions and signaling a major shift on the southern front. The dispatch notes German and Romanian forces under pressure and evacuation movements amid ongoing battles near Odesa and surrounding areas.
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