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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1944
Page
1
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Allied air power pounds Japanese bases as heavy fighting erupts in northern Henan China. Japanese push to seize the Peiping Hankow line and threaten rail links prompts Allied reports of intensified strikes on Truk Ponape Wake Island and other Pacific outposts as the push continues into the monsoon season.
Richard Dearing receives a second commission in the Army Air Corps at Main AA Field Matta Texas and plans to return to Roswell New Mexico for aviation training. A 1941 Corry High School graduate he earned his pilot wings December 7 1947 and has trained at Oshkosh Sequoia Taft Gardner Marfa and other fields before service duties.
Erie April 21 City Patrolman Edypod Allen was ordered to appear next Monday before Judge Miles Kitts to explain remarks in a speech about the judge’s handling of gambling cases. Kitts had taken similar action eight weeks ago but Allen failed to show. The judge warned he would compel the officer to appear if remarks continued.
Associated Press reports in Washington that United States Treasury and allied delegates will publish a preliminary settlement outline for a joint monetary cooperation program. Lawmakers expect some input from the United Nations as discussions continue in hopes of shaping a broad banking concept gathered by U.S. representatives.
The investigation into weeks of shoplifting by youths expands with new statements naming additional boys and home visits uncovering five more stolen items. Police report a coordinated ring moving goods from several stores, with some items thrown into a stream. Prosecutions await juvenile court guidance as the inquiry continues.
James Malone, 48, a clerk at the New York Central saloon camp in North Girard, was killed at 1 a.m. when struck by a trailer truck on Girard Hill. Deputy Coroner Lester Evana reported the driver, Joseph Mogush of Conneautville, was released after filing an accident report. The impact hurled Malone 15 feet, causing a fractured skull and internal injuries.
A Ger ana radio broadcast claimed major U S bomber formations over southeastern Europe and Italian ferrying of the offensive. Bombs were dropped in Serbia and southern Romania. Other notes report executions in El Salvador after an abortive uprising, Hull urging Romania to leave the war, bombing near Than Hoi in French China, Soviet troops said to reach southern Italy, and Allied air raids over northern France.
Turkish Foreign Minister Menemencioglu told the national assembly that chrome exports to Germany and its allies will stop by 7 PM tomorrow in response to Allied requests. He said the move aligns with Turkey's ally position and will deprive Germany of significant chrome for armor plate production.
Washington officials said household fats will still fetch two points per round at meat markets despite new zero point waste limits on lard shortening and cooking oils. The Office of Price Administration cited ongoing wartime needs and reiterated the policy.
Soviet communique reports strong Red Army resistance against German infantry and tank offensives near Narva in Estonia and along the Carpathians. Heavy bombardment and casualties cited as Axis efforts to break Soviet lines fail. Soviet air units strike railroad hubs in Latvia and a cement plant in Estonia while Black Sea convoys face repeated bombing.
Navy reports a Catalina flying boat crash in the Caribbean. Fourteen crew and passengers are missing, one crew member dead. The craft went down April 6 and fourteen survivors were rescued by merchant ships.
Washington April 1 The House military committee rejects a joint Army Navy Maritime Commission request for labor draft expansion. The panel endorses compulsory labor legislation and defers action after hearing agency heads. The discussion notes selective service for men 18 to 45 who refuse essential civilian work.
At Oil City theatre on a late April night a masked bandit attempted to seize receipts from the box office. Miss Antoinette Malvaso resisted and shouted for help, a struggle ensued with manager Herman Stahl and Albert Dolby, and the thief fled without clear payday, police scouring the city for the suspect.
Prime Minister Churchill told Commons that the Atlantic Charter was negotiated in 1942 with President Roosevelt. He cited U S and Britain mutual commitments over imperial preference and free trade, noting reservations before article seven. The Commons welcomed the remarks amid debate on postwar trade relations.
April 21 dispatch describes Axis POWs from Germany Romania Slovakia Poland and France lined up in Odessa’s Slobodka quarter telling correspondents of disillusionment despair and desertion. German Master Sgt Hans Goebel 27 says he dodged orders and surrendered after serving as a junior doctor.
United States Employment Service notes a shift in Corry area labor as women fill an increasing share of war plant jobs. Miss Hopkins stresses that manpower remains the main constraint and urges continued production to meet military needs.
London reports a massing invasion fleet as British and American navies pool forces for a western invasion. Troop movements accelerate with trains moving to coastal ports along the south and east. Vichy broadcasts claim Allied assaults will strike in Italy as the invasion nears.
In the first phase of Eisenhower's invasion heavy Allied air strikes hit rail lines in Germany Belgium and France. Over 9 000 planes join raids in 72 hours as bombers attack targets near Paris the Reich and coastal areas. American and British aircraft pound emplacements fortifications and supply depots with thousands of bombs aiming to slow the invasion.
The Corry Pennsylvanian Electric Company celebrated its perfect safety record at a dinner at the Hotel Corry. About thirty district employees attended, with dignitaries from Erie and local officials praising the company’s safety achievements and service pins awarded for continued safety.
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