22 Apr 1943
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1943
Page
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British reports warn Hitler to avoid gas use in Russia as Churchill vows immediate reprisals against German targets. Berlin denies planned gas warfare while Berlin radios broadcast German pledges and Soviet, American notes reference gas supplies to German front lines. Harrisburg convention notes overshadowed by war briefing.
Evansville Ind April 2 An Army airplane crashed near the Evansville Municipal Airport shortly before mid afternoon killing ten men. Major P Dickson Army representative reported the aircraft burned after the crash and that two occupants were thrown clear but killed. The identification of the pilot and other details were not disclosed.
Washington April 22 The U S air force faces a new call for revenge as Gen Henry H Arnold orders destruction of Japanese war lords who killed American comrades violating every rule of military conduct The White House announced a note to Japan saying responsible parties will be brought to justice and warning of punishment for further Geneva convention violations The president spoke with sorrow saying barbarous acts will not deter the United States and will only harden resolve against Japan The note notes eight of 80 Doolittle party fliers are prisoners or missing and Tokyo claims admissions by American aviators were extorted fabrications
Harrisburg April 22. Apportionment and postwar planning bills moved to Governor Marlin after a long session. The House approved reapportionment 14-88 amid lengthy debate. Senate action on postwar planning drew three negative votes. A revenue bill to raise 14.78 million over two years was approved, offset by tax cuts totaling 44.7 million. House mood cooled as Democrats blocked bills via full readings, while Republicans pushed through measures on work hours for women and minors, labor union regulation, and unemployment contributions. Senate-sent federal relief and operating appropriations totaling 3210.97 million. state relief 69.5 million and hospital and home funds allocated.
Corry's Victory Loan drive nears the halfway point with one week left to reach the $1,982,490 quota. Vice Chairman Dan A. Depew said by 11 today $697,712 had been subscribed, a gain of about $100,000 from Tuesday. Banks close Friday for Good Friday. a Saturday update and next week's grand wind-up canvass aim to push the drive over the top.
Cap tain Francis Stanley Gabreski of Oil City Pennsylvania, a United States Army Air Force officer of Polish descent, received the Polish Cross of Valor from General Wladyslawa Sikorski in London. He saved his section leader during a mission and later joined the Polish fighter command after Pearl Harbor. Gabreski, known for eleven raids and noted as courageous, studied Polish methods in Britain and trained at Parks College and Maxwell Field. His Notre Dame education preceded his Army Air Force service begun in 1940.
Secretary of Labor announces the soft coal wage dispute is certified to the War Labor Board after failed negotiations in New York starting March 10. She notes coal is essential to wartime prosecution and cannot be risked, certifying the case to the National War Labor Board, with impact across Appalachia and bituminous regions.
The court plans a ruling on the legality of rent ceilings in a case brought by Elya Pratt and Madline Gilliam against landlord N. M. Hotlenbeek. They allege overcharges of $12 per week for a residence, while federal standards cap it at $0, seeking excess payments and penalties. The decision will affect related cases in the county and broader rent charge disputes.
Army bombers damaged Nar island Japanese installations in the Gilbert Islands and destroyed at least five Zero fighters as American planes refueled amid anti aircraft and fighter resistance. Roane Waring cites terrific casualties in North Africa and possible further losses before victory. Loren D. Dick inson dies at 64 near Charlotte Michigan after heart attack. Byrnes leads backstage push to split civilian supply control from the War Production Board amid Senate questions about Nelson. Soviet officials claim Germans plan poison gas on the Russian front per captured documents discussed by CBS from Moscow.
Allied prisoner exchange details surface as British hospital ships Talrea and Alomba reach Alexandria. The exchange, involving Italian and British POWs, occurred at Smyrna on Wednesday amid wartime tensions and convoy movements in the region.
Associated Press report from Washington notes estimates of Allied shipping losses in the previous year, with figures around 12,000,000 tons and debates over accuracy. Senator Brewster and a Senate group discuss sinking totals and the effect on war materiel, while the committee highlights ships sunk and deadweight tonnage.
Supt. L William Coon reported to the hospital board that March admissions rose to 179 with 97 patients remaining on March 1st and 1,892 patient days for the month. Daily average patients rose by 12 versus last year as days of service grew from 953 to 1,382. There were 38 births and 33 major plus 28 minor operations. A $25 contribution from the Golden Rule Club supported nurses home room maintenance while Rotary Club declined to continue its room support. Continued details noted on Page Eight.
Washington adds a new round of partisan maneuvering as April 23 reports reveal Democrats and Republicans returning to opposition trenches over proposed pay as you go income tax reductions for 1942. The Ruml plan and alternatives dominate debate and the fight centers on varying tax relief measures amid a wartime budget scramble.
Mary Graham and Wilma Armitage are named recipients of 1943 honors for Corry High School. The graduation ceremony will take place Wednesday evening June 2 with Baccalaureate services preceding. Reverend C D Ride of St Pauls Luther church will deliver the address.
School board members will meet next Tuesday evening in April 1941 to approve a tentative 1941-42 budget. State legislative action on teachers salaries and subsidies will shape the district's financial plan, with possible drastic budget changes and a larger 1944 assessment if aid is delayed. Budget committees reported progress, but financing may still require state payments during the coming term.
The local defense corps discussed revising air raid signals at a Hotel Corry meeting last evening. Proposals include an audible "all clear" signal to reduce confusion during blackouts and a simplification of the signaling system, though details are not final.
Allied dispatches report three German counterattacks repulsed along the Tunis front. British 1st and 8th Armies, aided by heavy artillery, slowed Rommel’s drive with costly German losses including tanks and prisoners. Frontline reports claim reinforced defenses, while Axis troops press in the Medjez-el-Bab area and near Tunis despite Allied gains.
London reports say a court ruling will not lead to Gandhi release and other All-India Congress leaders. India Office inquiry seeks the exact effect while British observers doubt mass agitation will follow.
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