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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1944

Page

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Ali Bwen Ver Imitates State News Petit

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Stak ey today BA 301 percent route

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Four Rules Set To Govern Draft Boards In War Effort

Harrisburg April 28. Governor Mellon issues four rules to govern district boards. Age alone cannot defer induction for men 26 and over. Local boards must assess contribution to essential agricultural or war supporting activities before postponing processing. Boards must prioritize those in vital war work and report details on eligibility and duties.

Associated Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania Richard K. Mellon Selective Service Mellon Mio Alepus Abisonde Essenal

Corry Woman Named State Liquor Store Clerk

Mrs. Louise Potocki, the first Corry woman appointed to a retail store post in the Pennsylvania Liquor Central Board system, will serve as a regular clerk under Manager Panuske. The wartime emergency appointment pays $1,380 a year and lasts six months after the war. Other women named to similar posts include Verna H. Patchard Pittsburgh and Helen Harrigan Providence.

Louise Potocki Pennsylvania Liquor Central Woprd Civil Service Polock Brodkboro Helen A. Eizio Or AM. Gobwell Mc . Keepsport Helen L. Harrigan Provence A. Brady Dorothy A. Bol~ Yin Johnstown

65 Year Old Brocton Man Kills Girl Then Shoots Self

A 22 year old Brocton woman, Riko Pryll, was killed at the Walsh Hotel as William Harper a 65 year old local man shot her in the dining room and then shot himself. Harper is in critical condition after the self-inflicted wound and faces a murder charge.

Brocton Man Brocton Walsh Riko Pryll William Harper Dun- Wirte Harper UI Harner Ture Snl Harper Dunkire Bospital Chautauqua County New York State

Three Corry Men Listed in Navy Draft Call

Officials of the Corry Union City district announce the names of twelve men drafted for Navy service. Among those called are Donald William Clark and Forest Kendall Williams from Corry and Union City, with others from nearby towns. Five additional district men had previously been called to leave the week prior, all volunteers.

Corry-Union Navy Iyaleon Smythy Donald William Clark Corry Forest Kendall Williams Union City Florian Peter Oximok Byle George Mathews Stayle Uniny City Burton Benjamin Warnahuls Belvidoro Albert Leland Rathburn Steven George Halmi Brie

15 Die and 20 Hurt in Norfolk Navy Yard Fire

At the Norfolk Navy Yard in Portsmouth Virginia a fire in the hold of a naval ship under repair killed 15 civilian workmen from Portsmouth and Norfolk and injured 20 others. The fire started about 6 20 P M and within two hours 30 workers were removed unconscious from smoke and fumes. Damaged ship appears minor and none of the injured is in serious condition.

Asquemueu Portsmouth Norfolk Navy Yard Norfolk Navy Yard Navy

Dewey Sets Out Foreign Policy Goals in First Statement

Governor Dewey outlined foreign policy aims in a broad address to national newspaper publishers. He urged unity with Britain, Russia, and China and called for lasting peace, strong allied cohesion, and world economic stability. Senator Wheeler also proposed an age based draft amendment favoring fathers over 30.

New York Aptson Thomas B. Devey Britwin Russi Chis Dewey Jim Joseph Farrington Honolulu Star Bullétin Congress Hayali James A. Farley Germany Japan Great Britain Russia China Mackinack Island Wash Wheeler D-Mont Armed Services Army Navy

Planes Range Into Carolines and Hollandia Assault Pressed

Allied forces reported heavy fighting as MacArthur hailed the five day Hollandia operation complete with minimal resistance. Japanese offensives in the Kohima area were described, while Allied air strikes extended into the Caroline and Philippine seas. Chinese forces said Loyang defense held after a Japanese thrust toward Chenghsien on April 22.

Associated Press Hollandia Dutch New Guinea Douglas MacArthur India Southeast Asia Allied Selitoree Jnelils Sire Pourlie Hno Tokyo Alexishafen Maddine Fiveth Campaig Thyron Unousand Aitape Souheast Hollanda Wewakal Fields Gental Pacific Wolesi Vaterl Carolines Truk Satawat Japan Pacific Macarthur Chester W. Nimitz Holluda Lavesiod Loyang Henan Coluim Advancins Chenghsien

Russians Press Near Test City in Romanian Front

London April 28 The Russian Army pushes a determined offensive with tank support north of Test as fierce battles continue for a second day Romanian communiques report local penetrations sealed by counterattacks Moscow notes no major danger. Soviet communiques claim about 400 German casualties as Red Army repulsed an enemy thrust southeast of Stanislawow near the Carpathians.

Apsounieurrens London Test Bucharest Moscow Red Army Stanislawow Carpathian

Berlin Claims Invasion Plans As D Day Nears

London dispatches report Allied shipping flooded southern England and the Channel ports while Berlin claimed invasion craft were bombed. Nazis warned of dykes flooding Holland as Britain tightens wartime controls ahead of the scheduled invasion.

Berlin Holland Britain London Air I4ster Emil Wage Stockholm Sweden

Night Court Injunction in My Seizure

Washington April 28 two Republican House rules members pressed for action on Rep Newey’s Dewey resolution to probe the seizure of Montgomery Ward’s Chicago plant. Allen Michener said the seizure is a grave issue and urged a prompt, straightforward hearing. Chicago April 28 reports of further intervention by the federal government over Montgomery Ward and Co seizure were temporarily balked today.

Associated Press Washington House Rules Committee Rep Newey R-Ii Montgomery Ward Chicago Dewey Allen Tlt Michener R-Mielt Yoyirts— Ment Montgomery Ward Aid Company

Counsel Asks Court To Dismiss Ward Order

Chicago April 28 Ward Company counsel asked federal judge William Holly to dismiss an injunction restraining Ward executives from interfering with government operation of local plants. The motion cites constitutional grounds for seizure of properties under Roosevelt era wartime authority and questions wartime production ties. Continuous coverage notes the hearing and testimony subpoenas in disputes over contract extensions with CIO, tied to War Labor Board and White House actions.

Associated Press Chicago Montgomery Ward Company William Holly Francis Biddle Ward Roovell Alysimi Taylor Avery CIO War Tabor Board White House As & Rie

Secretary of Navy Frank Knox Dies at 70 in Washington

Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox, 70, died at 1:08 P.M. EST at his Washington home from a heart attack. He had served in the cabinet since July 11, 1940 after President Roosevelt summoned him as France fell and asked Henry L. Stimson to become secretary of war in June 1940.

Associated Press Washington Navy Frank Knox Knox Roosevelt France Henry L. Stimson

Move to investigate Montgomery Ward plant in Chicago

A House rules committee pushed a resolution for an investigation into the government seizure of the Montgomery Ward and Company plant in Chicago. Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the measure for floor consideration.

Associated Press Washington Montgomery Ward and Company Chicago Rules Committee House

Thomas Giblin Dies After Long Illness

Thomas Francis Giblin a longtime resident of Worcester Mass dies after a prolonged illness. Born August 12 1872 in Holliston he worked with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and later Bell Telephone Company before illness forced retirement. He was a member of Corry Lodge and Elks and survived by his widow Mrs Z Giblin and a brother M Giblin of Worcester. Funeral arrangements announced with viewing at Keating Memorial Home and services Monday evening.

Thomas Francis Gibbs Abie Uae Jesiem Eloris Giblin Holliston Mass Thomas F. Giblin Bridget Farrell Gillin Gursy Metropolitan, Tasivaner Company Laren Fom Yes Bell Telephone Company Typi Olives Bladdard Automatics Predicts Co Lealedisible Hashshine Ie Ae Gibby O Fe Corry Lodge Elks End M Gibiit Worcester Mas Breditene Keating Fiavard Monto Welock

Red Bird Liberator Bomber Aerial Symbol of Pacific War

In Guadalcanal a report from Associated Press by Maurice B. Morin recalls the Liberator bomber nicknamed Red Bird. Major Kissner commands the DL 8 squadron and lauds the Red Bird as the South Pacific’s best bombardier, noting the 500-pound bombs and dangerous wire detonation on Japanese airfields.

Erie Associated Press Maurice B. Morin Pittixburgh Marine Corps Comita Pittsburgh Burnati Guadalcanal South Pacific Army Air Force Liberator Red South “Pacific

Red Bird of the South Pacific Bursts With Feats and Fame

Lieutenant William Ly Byrd of Beverly Daye Erin earns praise for bombing accuracy in combat over Kahili Rataul Buka and Tarawa. Crew and squadron mates vouch for his defiant Red Bird nickname and unrivaled radar of villainous luck at the sight of a target.

William Ly Byrd Beverly Daye Erin Byrd Red Bird Kahili Rataul Buka Tarawa Wibe Wither

Allied planes hit railyards in France Belgium

American heavy and medium bombers blasted Nazi air bases across France while RAF struck Friedrichshafen railyards in Belgium. The blitz followed a 3500 ton raid and involved several bomber groups targeting strategic rail facilities in western Europe.

France Belgium Associated Press London Friedrichshafen Sabre Paicl Hk Enirone Pris Marti Msvwunders Beldi Noorhwan Panama Kistenia Tiabtonn Dom Ons Fostih Sasaiulte Olenwil Pryedeivhshaten Arppelin Yworls Equiyunl Iuliisy Wis Clyde Nhai England Berlin Channel Shipping Ueval Installavin RAF Germany Essen Schweinfurt U.S

North East Woman Hurt and Man Killed in Train Truck Crash

A truck carrying Elmer H. Lathsop and Mrs. Gloag Desin was struck by a Nickel Plate Railroad train at a crossing near the New York state line. Lathsop was killed and Desin suffered a compound fracture and a badly damaged ear, being treated at a hospital.

Tuck Elmer H. Lathsop North East Hume Hospital Mes Desini

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