29 Apr 1944
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1944
Page
1
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a county item about hires and equipment such as wagons shovels pulleys and cutters. It appears to reference individuals named Arthur, Mason, Eric and a local editor but the text is garbled and lacks clear actions or dates.
A compact market note references Vecinities Motors and a principal market in progress. The fragment notes ongoing activity and local interest, with no clear dates or outcomes. Entities include Vecinities Motors and principal market, indicating a business context in the region.
Allied reports portray Japanese setbacks across five fronts with Stilwell advancing in Burma and Operations in the China theater improving. British Indian forces near Kohima press the offensive as invasions at Hollandia Aitape and air strikes from New Guinea advance. Guam raids by U.S. forces continue, while no carrier damage corroborated from Tokyo rumors.
The Senior High negative team yesterday won the first school debate on universal mandatory draft for men and women. Winners included Katherine Splesman Paul Rieck Theodore Sayako and Mar Horse Slattery. Judges were Mrs Barnes Jamies Bullivan and G Wengert.
Helsinki Sanomat reported, with Stockholm’s Stockholm Aftonbladet citing the claim, that Allied invasion of Western Europe is already underway with landings likely at several points. The Stockholm Tidningen quoted Allied officials and German circles noting the air and sea assault began as American and British forces moved into continental Europe.
A luncheon meeting followed by roundtable discussions marked the first in a series between the Erie area manufacturers and Corry groups. More than 100 attendees from Jamestown Corry Erie Salamanca Dunkirk Youngsville and Meadville heard business management insights from Dans Jones of the Manufacturers Association. Continued on Page Two.
Madge Daugharthy, a Aero Supply employee, was arrested for transporting passengers without a Public Utility Commission permit. She pleaded not guilty and a hearing before Justice T M Greenland in Warren County is set for Monday at 10 o clock. The case ties to OPA gas rationing and the wartime share the ride initiative.
Bulletins from Washington report discussion of Frank Knox replacement as secretary of the Navy with Harold E. Stassen frequently named. Allied Naples reports describe heavy bombings on Italian west coast ports Piombino Orbetello Santo Stefano and raids on Genoa. Stassen, a former Minnesota governor and Navy lieutenant commander, is seen as a likely GOP presidential contender.
Admiral King called Franklin Knox the Navy Secretary a hero, and President Roosevelt labeled Knox a war casualty who helped build the world’s greatest Navy. King vowed to carry on Knox’s last orders as Arlington burial honors were planned amid wartime constraints.
London reports Berlin announced anti invasion commanders ready to act and Germany suspended telephone links between Copenhagen and Stockholm for a second time. Tass cites Stockholm about Rommel potentially replacing Rundstedt as West Wall commander while Eisenhower tours fields and Petain urges loyalty. Danish communications remain cut as 40,000 Danish underground fighters prepare with Allied invasion feared.
County election tallies confirm Waterhouse secured the Democratic nomination after a county commission vote count. Miss Madereth DeBell of North East led a slate campaign. GN and Carry Replica each received 7 and 19 write votes respectively. Fourth ward results influenced the final party ticket and election outcome.
Corry merchants report suspected counterfeit tokens used in meat and butter purchases. Slugs lacking standard stamping pass as genuine, with concerns about token material and tampering across boxes. Officials note red meat and butter tokens appear more affected than blue vegetable tokens.
WPA announces milk feed payments for producers in the area will be cut to 45 cents with an April base price of 3 dollars 19 cents and a 60 cent rate resumption in September. New York dairy returns for April projected at 17.1 million plus feed payments bringing total to about 20.2 million, with April deliveries around 23.0 million pounds.
Chicago April 28 federal seizure of Montgomery Ward and Company faced court action as shareholders backed chairman Sewell E Avery against War Labor Board orders. Avery’s removal from office followed his stance against extending the CIO contract. Company counsel challenged the seizure seeking dissolution of the injunction while operations continued under federal supervision. Judge Holly indicated a decision would come soon. Dr C Howard Marcy named President of the Pennsylvania Tuberculosis Society at its annual meeting in Harrisburg.
Babson Park speaker assails parents for poor example and out-of-home youth behavior. He argues youths, not elders, shape future policies and investment trends, urging broader youth input on postwar debt and national direction.
Berlin reports a noon attack by American bombers on the city while large formations hit western Germany and targets in France. The RAF and USAAF claims include heavy bomber waves, fighter interceptions, and losses on both sides with missions over Oslo, Cherbourg, and Meurthe regions.
The Carter Hill telephone system will sharply reduce service, limiting hours and eliminating weekday access during the holiday period. No service will be available on certain days and times, with only limited operations until specified hours. Local residents are advised to plan ahead for reduced connectivity.
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