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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1942
Page
1
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London April 13 Prime Minister Churchill told the Commons that Japan is operating in the Bay of Bengal with powerful naval forces headed by at least three battleships and several aircraft carriers plus heavy and light cruisers and destroyers. He cited losses of Hermes Dorsetshire and Cornwall as Japan-based air attack victims and noted the presence of an 18 inch Nagato class battleship of 32,720 tons in the fleet.
The Imperial HQ reported from Japanese broadcasts that 120 British aircraft were destroyed or set afire and four ships sunk or damaged in the Bay of Bengal from April 5 to 9. Sunk were the aircraft carrier Hermes and cruisers Dorsetshire Cornwall and a destroyer, with Dorsetshire Cornwall and Hermes claimed sunk by dive planes. Churchill offered no statement on disposition of British fleet and warned against full air protection for all ships at sea.
LIVERMORE California April 13 Fourteen U S Navy airmen perished yesterday when two PBY 5A patrol bombers crashed and burned near each other about 20 miles southeast of the Alameda Naval Air Station A fifteenth man survived without serious injury The crashes occurred in bad weather as land and sea planes were flying on an undisclosed assignment
Allied pressure grows as Marshal Petain and former premier Laval reportedly meet in Switzerland and Paris amid renewed Franco German talks. Berlin dispatches say the talks aim to reorganize the Vichy government and restore Laval to the cabinet, with pressure over France's wartime collaboration and responsibility for the defeat.
Former Corry youth Allen Henry about 25 was arrested after a Warren police chase when a hit and run vehicle crashed into a Chevrolet owned by Paul DAngelo on Cedar street. The truck, taken without permission, was traced to Erie, where Henry faces prosecution for auto theft and the Warren authorities await hearings. Evacuation of Madras continues after air raid alarms.
A Daily Mail correspondent reported Mussolini in complete prostration on the Italian frontier. The dispatch said he sobbed, then laughed hysterically, and the specialist claimed the premier had lost control of himself and could no longer govern Italy, now described as chaotic.
Plans are under way at St Thomas church for a reception honoring Rev John Love son of Mr and Mrs Jahn Love of East Congress Street after his first Holy Mass in the city on Sunday May 17. A men and workers meeting at St Edward's school Friday will finalize plans. Forty Ushers Society members and guests attended a previous meeting at St Edward's hall.
New Orleans April 13 A Panamanian ship torpedoed and shelled in the Caribbean on March 8 faced heavy fire and loss of eight crew. Water tender Arthur Laman of New York described supporting an injured shipmate in the sea for nearly two hours before a shark attacked, jarring the companion loose. Laman clung to the man as gunfire raged and later reached the deck, then helped recover the wounded sailor as lifeboats returned.
In Erie early Sunday a widower, Albert F. Zeigler, shot Robert Toles and his mother Mrs. Marion Toles during a dispute over wedding plans. Toles died, his mother wounded, Zeigler injured himself and later died. The couple had been considering June nuptials. Local detectives, Deputy Coroner Frank St. George, and Paul Schaaf investigated at Zeigler's home.
Bombers blasted Axis arsenals in Germany and Italy as RAD fighters swept the channel. Reports say no bombers were lost on a 1500 mile round trip. Forays hit Turin munitions center and French docks at Le Havre, with several air battles over Belgium and the Low Countries.
In New Delhi on April 13 Sir Stafford Cripps warned India against passive resistance as Nehru and the All-Indian Congress pressed for a dominion role within the British empire after the war. Cripps urged India to lead through its own initiative while awaiting a broader plan from the United Nations and Allied powers.
Russia marks the first anniversary of the Japan Russia neutrality pact with a Pravda editorial warning Tokyo against waging war and invasion in the north. The piece notes the pact signed in Moscow last year and mentions ambassadors Nantaka Sato and William Standley in Moscow. Mrs Sears and daughter Margaret return to Baltimore after visits with the Sears family.
A major power outage disrupted Erie and Meadville areas early today, leaving about 6,000 workers idle as three Pennsy Electric lines failed. Power loss affected Piney Dam and French Street generator, with Niagara Hudson assistance restoring supply to the region. East Erie fared better than the west side, banks and businesses delaying openings while hospitals relied on emergency power.
A damaging blaze in Wewanee destroyed 93 buildings across two square blocks in four hours. Estimated damages range from 1.5 to 2.0 million dollars, sparking fears of broader impact on local business leaders and the city’s recovery prospects.
Russians express optimism amid heavy fighting as German forces probe the Soviet front. A front dispatch notes strong German airpower but claims Soviet units counterattack with infantry and armor, while sappers and river floods aid in defending villages. Gazing toward spring, Russians cite three reasons for confidence: a spring offensive, belief Germany will be defeated on Soviet soil, and readiness to retreat to the Urals if needed.
New York on April 13 reports twelve officially announced sinkings on this side of the Atlantic bring the total losses since Pearl Harbor to 127. Nine victims were American vessels, with others from British, Brazilian, and Norwegian registries.
Harrisburg April 18 Governor James May warns that the legislature’s refusal to grant war powers will force action under emergency police powers. He notes the Senate did not confirm Col. Lymn G. Adams and John M. McKee, plans to reappoint them, and signals he may appoint five to a parole panel. Lawmakers adjourned after a recess amid a dispute over truck fees and a delayed parole system effective date.
Japanese claims of completing the Bataan Peninsula occupation clash with Allied reports from Washington noting Corregidor’s gunners sinking small Japanese boats and repelling raiders. The War Department cites heavy raids and continuous artillery from Bataan and Cavite as Corregidor and nearby defenses endure, while life on the fort palace tightens under constant fire.
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