27 Apr 1943
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1943
Page
1
Incomplete text shows an underlined fare reference and odd spacing. The readable fragment mentions a fare labeled Od 4 and some preceding words, but key details like date, route, or amount are missing.
The Board of Economic Warfare described Germanys looting of occupied Europe as unprecedented in scale and ruthlessness. It cites $38 billion seized by end of 1918 with ongoing growth into tens of billions yearly, including confiscation of machinery, laboratory gear, livestock, furniture, and public art across Poland Austria and Czechoslovakia. It notes armaments moved to Germany and later reclaimed, and that trade with occupied territories often used trade goods in exchange for food and raw materials. Some debts are considered long term interest free loans or wiped out by creditor country balances.
The Hallmarie Laboratories, owned and operated by former New York interests, have rented One Van Vieet Forage building and adjoining Milling station on West South Street and are establishing a modern industrial research and testing lab in the city. A rear garage area becomes lab space while the small brick former filling station is outfitted as an office.
Washington April 27 The wartime labor policy crisis deepens as 13 000 miners idle in Pittsburgh and Birmingham areas. War Labor Board appeals to union leadership to halt spread of strikes while policy talks with UMW begin in New York led by President John L. Lewis. Panel chaired by Morris Llewellyn Cooke to study issues as wage and contract demands linger.
U S and Australian troops have captured hills overlooking Mubo near Salamaua in New Guinea, with allied patrols reaching near the Japanese base. Reports note daily strafing sweeps by United Nations airmen and ongoing pressure as observers seek details of a possible offensive. In Burma, Wavell s forces repelled a Japanese attack south of Buthedaung, inflicting casualties while Allied air power targets river transport and rail links.
Bulletin reports more than 50 mines closed as a soft coal strike spread, with about 26,000 of 450,000 miners leaving work by mid day. Western Pennsylvania and Plattsburgh saw extensive closures, while allied wartime bombings targeted Bari and Attu zones. Two Plymouth boys drown in Scranton spring Brookwater incident.
London reports Britain's largest bombers attacked Duisburg in one of its heaviest raids. Seventeen bombers were missing and about 1000 tons of bombs were dropped. The operation involved Lancaster Stirling Halifax and Wellington aircraft facing strong defenses.
Military and civilian police searched Southwest Louisiana for two Black soldiers wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Guard Ralph Helmbach at the Lake Charles Army air field. Officers held remaining suspects on charges, after Helmbach was overpowered and killed with his own gum.
Axel Swanson, a Concord township farmer, was dragged by a young team and wagon over a rough timber-lot road, dragged himself to a nearby home before aid arrived. He was taken to Cory hospital in serious condition with fractured ribs and possible lung injury. further exam planned. Local residents, including William Vettenbury and John Vettenbury, assisted. incident occurred Monday afternoon on Corry-Spartan highway.
Allied forces pressed toward Mateur and advanced in four sectors of Tunisia as American and British units broke through German defenses. Reports said Axis rear guards retired rapidly leaving many dead unburied while Allied gains extended toward Pont Du Fahs and toward Tunis, with 80 German tanks destroyed in two days and continued combat along the Medjez El Bab sector.
Washington April 27 The House Ways and Means Committee voted 14 to 11 to approve the administrations reciprocal trade agreement program renewing for three years the State Department’s authority to negotiate pacts with other nations. A hedge by Rep Dewey was accepted to suspend trade with nations proving cartels. Chairman Doughton said the measure would be presented on the floor after a short delay.
Washington April 27 Associated Press says W P E Chairman Donald M Nelson testified before the Truman committee that synthetic rubber, high octane gasoline and planned production of airplanes, escort vessels and merchant ships will be accelerated this year. He asserted everything possible would be done to expedite plant construction for high octane gasoline.
The Second Victory Bond drive nears its $1 92,400 local goal as subscriptions reach 880,840 at 1 am led by Chairman G. Smiley. Leaders expect the Lion mark to be passed by Wednesday and urge buyers to complete purchases tomorrow. The drive promotes per capita quotas and emphasizes community prosperity amid the war effort.
A Berlin broadcast admitted Soviet forces had captured key positions south of Leningrad and near Novgorod. The report claimed the front line touched Taganrog and neared Temryuk, risking loss of the Kerch Strait escape route to the Crimea. Soviet advances were echoed as front lines aligned with a Hitler map. continued coverage noted on pace six.
Corry taxpayers will learn the probable school tax once the Legislature funds the 1943-44 budget. The School Board will review estimates from three committees, discuss district needs, and set tentative figures for the coming year with adoption likely in May after a 30 day window. The board also plans action on outside employment of teachers and staff during off hours to avoid conflicts with duties.
In Lancaster County seven Wenger Mennonites were released after serving under four months of a three year sentence for refusing to report to work camps as conscientious objectors. Federal Judge William H. Kirkpatrick ordered early release after determining they qualify for absolute agricultural deferments under revised regulations.
Philadelphia April 27. Ten days ago a pretty blonde student Wise Jay died in Hahnemann Hospital from a deadly bloodstream infection staphylococcus. Mortality rates as high as 95 percent were reported by specialists. A new treatment credited to hospital staff shows promise for recovery.
Dr George P Miley chairing an ultraviolet blood irradiation clinic at Hahremenn Medical Gallerie reported at a college faculty meeting that the clinic’s Snott technique used for blood irradiation saved many wounded soldiers deemed beyond hope. He cited Tour cases as proof of the method’s effectiveness, with details continuing on page six.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.