20 Apr 1944
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1944
Page
1
The Notice of Will for Eric Lewis, deceased, appears in the Corry Pennsylvania register. It directs all interested parties to present answers by May 1st and to follow the laws of Pennsylvania for estate settlement under the Wills process.
British relief forces rain heavy mountain guns on Japanese positions ringing Kohima after contact with the besieged garrison. Dimapur and Imphal advances push the siege lines, while Allied tanks climb mountains to threaten Japanese invaders. News from Ceylon notes command changes in Southeast Asia as operations expand.
Eighteen people were injured when a small inland freighter rammed a crowded ferry in foggy Baltimore Harbor. Many workers aboard the ferry were hurt, several seriously, with reports of broken backs and flying debris. The Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard area received the injured as Coast Guard identified the freighter as the 15 foot freighter Cleo.
The War Department reports a second group of American planes shot down by mistake, totaling 34 planes and 473 men lost. It notes Allied and U.S. forces faced incidents in which aircraft were mistaken during battles, with prior events including naval and air losses in February and March.
The hospital receives new laundry equipment under a state law. The upgrade promises cost savings and material conservation as operations return to full capacity. During the past month 24 major and 28 minor operations occurred, with 19 births and 6 deaths. 167 patients were treated at an average stay of 29 days. The board authorized continued action on delinquent accounts and special attention to institution needs. The Ladies Auxiliary funded extra sterilizer equipment for the second and third floors.
Allied reports indicate heavy fighting around Sevastopol as German and Romanian troops resist Soviet advances. Prisoners taken amid widening Russian river bridges near the Dniester and a climactic summer push anticipated by Moscow.
London reports Nazi leaders urged German loyalty to Hitler on his birthday anniversary as Goebbels Goering and Dietrich led propaganda efforts. Hitler remained silent while officials claimed unity behind the leader with warnings of dangers ahead and renewed resolve.
Washington April 20 An OPA official told Congress that illegal gas dealings and coupon fraud drain about 2.5 million gallons daily. Shad Pollier director of gasoline rationing enforcement described bootlegging links and counterfeit coupons, warning of possible higher ration limits for business drivers.
Democrats in Erie County push to list Madeleine De Bell of North East on the primary ballot. A Harrisburg mailing to district voters includes voting machine guidance and a Cronin campaign card for delegate to the Democratic National Convention. De Bell is described as a North East resident. mailing originates from Room 126 Finance Building Harrisburg.
Michigan moved toward the GOP convention as a state meeting aimed to elect a 16 delegate slate. Governor Harry F. Kelly urged instruction for presidential nominating duty amid strong Dewey support among delegates. The convention would help shape 1944 Republican nominee momentum with about 477 of 1,089 GOP delegates considered uncommitted.
Washington April 20 Secretary of War Stimson reports Army and Navy battle losses through April 7 totaling 189 900. Pearl Harbor casualties list shows 25 013 killed 69 229 wounded 43 088 missing 28 799 prisoners 8 795 killed 11 706 wounded 926 missing 4 424 prisoners 4424 captured.
Lisbon reports Nazis discuss a 17 point postwar program blending social welfare with nationalist goals. The plan, drafted at Bad Salzuflen, calls for work for all, adequate housing, leisure, and socialistic industry and agriculture without a proletariat, aiming for a Europe under German leadership.
In New Rochelle New York on April 20 the Trinity Episcopal Church rang bells to summon residents to prayer after news of the invasion of Western Europe. Rev Philip M Styles urged similar D Day prayer meetings nationwide as many Americans faced possible sacrifices in a turning point of world history.
London dispatch reports Russia was understood to have tendered peace terms to exhausted Romania. The report notes belief that Germany’s satellite should not delay and face the full weight of the Hegemony. Details likely communicated to the United States and Great Britain.
Reports from London describe renewed German assaults repulsed by Soviet and Allied units near Sevastopol and Lwow. Communiques say Hungarian troops captured Nadworoma while Soviet bombers and fighters supported countermeasures. The battle around Sevastopol shows signs of evolving toward a siege strategy.
Bulletin reports Turkey officially stopping chrome exports to aid munitions production as Allied offensives intensify in Europe. Other items cover Soviet awards to U S Army units, Cassino street fighting, permanent Western Hemisphere bases debate, and RAF bombers targeting Plovdiv Bulgaria in a major 36 hour air offensive.
Report from the Avro plant describes Curtiss test pilots conducting multiple flight passes with G-51 Commando models. Observers note quick climbs and tail displays as the aircraft perform a series of swoops over the airfield drawing attention from onlookers.
Washington April 20 The Army Air Force is returning 96 000 men to ground and service forces because of pending operations Major General Berney M. Gile said in a letter to Senator Andrews detailing a cutback in the air training program. He explained 36 000 men were former ground and service forces members who would have become air crew trainees but had not been assigned to preflight schools.
Miss Mabel King resigns as chief clerk of the War Ration Office effective last evening. Incoming changes include Frank Graft Seem and Edward E. Hawkins assigned to wartime rationing tasks. No new appointments announced as of today. James Carlin remains in charge in Erie district.
Reports of mysterious blasts along England coast near Dover Strait cause alarm as residents observed powerful shocks. Officials say a small number of casualties and one Navy plane shot down amid alleged Allied air activity and possible delayed bombs or new German defense works.
British naval and air forces launched a dawn blow on Sabang and surrounding targets at the northern tip of Sumatra, claiming heavy bomb hits on storage yards, power stations, hangars, and warships. Japanese planes contested the raid as Allied fighters downed several enemy torpedo bombers.
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