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20 Apr 1943
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1943
Page
1
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President Roosevelt conducts a second major tour of war production plants and front line troops across Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Alabama and Arkansas aboard the Roosevelt train. He surveys Marine Corps bases Maxwell Field Fort Benning Fort Oglethorpe Camp Forrest and a WAAC training center while praising improvements in troops and equipment ahead of a European conflict.
On Hitler's 41st birthday, Germany fights on the defensive in Europe as Goebbels Goering urge resolve. Propaganda stresses the war's hard stage with no end in sight while Goering praises German resolve and the Reich's leaders. Treasury report shows April receipts and expenditures and a large new balance.
Washington reports President Roosevelt will address the nation at 11 o'clock eastern wartime tonight via all radio networks. The White House confirmed the plan amid a statement denying further details.
The Associated Press says Luxembourg Danish and Paris radio stations went off air marking renewed Allied daylight operations against Europe. Moscow reports German attacks in the Jubgn delta near the Black Sea coast with temporary superiority in some sectors but no major territorial gains. A midnight German assault with tanks penetrated a Soviet line in an undisclosed area, but the Russians claimed to have repelled the push.
A three year old boy, Donald Patrick Bayle, died after drinking oil of wintergreen found in a bottle left on a table at his State Line road home near French Creek. Coroner ruled accidental death. Survived by parents, four siblings, two grandfathers. Funeral set for Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Clymer. Also notes Kenji Takeuchi, 21, American born Japanese, found dead by hanging in Norristown home cellar. coroner says suspected self-inflicted death as family mentions army service thoughts.
Police and Coast Guard hunted for three missing Sea Scouts after their 36 foot cruiser foundered in Great South Bay two miles from shore. Seven bodies were recovered, and one survivor, Mayer, was rescued by a passing vessel. Rescue efforts continued as authorities searched the bay for the remaining missing youths.
Health officials ordered inspections at Doty property 344 Eagle Street Lee second hand store West Main Street and Hosier home 438 Concord Street after a reevaluation found little improvement. The board urged immediate action with 30 days to repair or raze Doty and Hosier properties and warned of arrest if West Bend Street premises at 12 West Bend fails to meet health rules within a week.
Washington April 20 a bipartisan compromise effort on income tax abatement faced collapse but sought a last meeting of minds. Leaders from both parties considered canceling about 50 percent of 1942 or 1943 taxes with a 20 percent withholding levy on wages and salaries. Speaker Rayburn and leaders McCormack and Martin attended the talks as a possible breakthrough loomed.
Ex-French Creek youth’s mother Mrs Olive C Ruland of Eden New York receives word from the Galladian War Department that her son is missing in action. The youth formerly resided at French Creek New York and will be remembered by residents of that vicinity. First mother incidentally remains in quite a serious condition at Eden where she has been ill for some time.
Subscriptions to the Victory Loan in Corry total 562749.50 by 11 o'clock with about 40 percent of the goal raised. Dan A Depew cashier of the National Bank of Corry and vice chairman of the local drive reported progress while noting the absence of Dallas C Smiley from the city. Local leaders urge residents to support the drive, push for completing books, and convert pledges into bonds as volunteers continue canvassing.
The House approved a 715 million dollar agricultural appropriation with a restriction that funds be used for incentive payments to increase war crop production. The measure also directs the Form Security Administration to manage funds and oversees 185 crop insurance programs. Maximum farm aid per person is 500 dollars. An amendment by Chaise Cannon prohibited an incentive payment revival of 10 million dollars, aiming to avoid government handouts and subsidies as uneconomic.
U S forces dropped 17 tons of explosives on Japanese positions at Kiska in the Aleutians, with heavy bombardment described. In the Solomons region, American and Japanese aircraft conducted bombing raids on Guadalcanal and Munda, while B-24 heavies attacked Mund during the night, scoring runway hits and blast damage. Japanese planes bombed Guadalcanal causing light casualties and minor material losses.
Thomas Harmon rests at an Army base in Dutch Guiana while five other members of the team are listed as missing in San Juan Puerto Rico on April 20. The report notes Harmon's status and the unresolved disappearance of the five colleagues in a tense military incident.
Ann Arbor area report notes State Senate honors include reading the Declaration and Constitution by Senator W Jerome D. Jaspin of Philadelphia. A Philadelphia Democrat filibuster stretched two hours as he opposed a controversial voter registration bill, beginning at 10 PM and ending near midnight depending on wires.
Harrisburg April 20 Hundreds of bills were doomed today as Republican leaders pressed to push major measures before adjournment. Senate Leader Weldon B. Heyburn said they will pass the major bills and sideline minor ones, while House leader Franklin H. Lichtenwalter ordered forces to sidetrack committees and calendar items.
The bill faced a halt as Senator Weldon B. Heyburn demanded a vote. Democrats argued the measure would disfranchise about 30,000 defense workers. The measure passed 27 to 14, with Jaspan's readings cited for much of the debate before the page three continuation.
Informal council session Monday night weighed curfew enforcement for youths under sixteen. Klwanis Club rep reported support for stricter rules while Police Chief Planigan cited enforcement limits but urged action to curb juvenile disobedience. PTA urged council to draft an ordinance for a city wide curfew at the May meeting as parents and residents consider home life impact.
In Greensburg Pennsylvania on April 20 Domer Burk 23 Bovard was held for the grand jury in the deaths of three Bovard residents Helen Marie Zyvith 30 her sister Mildred 18 and James Collier 26 killed when his car plunged into a guard rail overturned and burned Witnesses said Burk was speeding veering onto the wrong side and drinking at the inquest.
Philadelphia April 20 labor leaders withdraw objections to Commissioner McNutt's job shift order while plant spokesmen say modifications may be needed to curb turnover. The order allows workers to change jobs if they improve war effort use or higher pay, with safeguards preventing mere motive. Regional director Faycroft says turnover could reach 6 to 7 percent locally, versus a national 48 percent noted earlier. AFL CIO groups report no strong opposition.
Allied forces claim 117 Axis planes destroyed in two days, including 70 Junkers transports, as raids over Tunisia and the Mediterranean island strongholds intensify. Berlin and Stockholm reports clash over transport losses while land battles near Tunis-Bizerte show French troops gaining ground. RAF strikes hit targets from Brittany to Holland. Skoda works in Pilsen suffer 800 deaths and near-total shutdown.
Corry Public Echo announces Easter recess closing Thursday afternoon for the annual spring break. Classes resume Monday May 1. Recess covers Good Friday through Easter Sunday as observed.
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