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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1943
Page
2
A digest of incidents from Powell City and vicinity reports a February collision injuring drivers Harry Smoley and Fred Lowrey amid pending court actions. Separate deaths include Earl Anderson in Cleveland and veteran Captain Charles M. Louch, plus various local notices, inductions, and community events across Dunkirk, Meadville, Erie, and surrounding towns.
Erie August report delays on Erie Works food poisoning case. PA Health Dept lab findings awaited. Many affected discharged, most back at work, investigation notes sabotage initially suspected. Manpower Commission realignment creates Greensburg Altoona areas and shifts Corry office under Bernard Williams.
The U S S Bataan, first aircraft carrier named for the Philippine campaign, anchored in the Delaware today to be hailed by President Quezon as a symbol of Japan's defeat. The vessel was privately launched yesterday at New York Shipbuilding Corp yards, sponsored by Mrs George D Murray, wife of the rear admiral commanding naval air training center at Pensacola.
U S B 25 bombers blasted Katha wharves warehouses and shipping facilities disrupting rail traffic between Katha and Withyina near the Irrawaddy. Treasury reports July receipts at 58.98 million expenditures 242.03 million, nets balance 8.58 million, total debt 145.14 million. Senator Guffey endorses Philadelphia Democratic mayoral ticket led by William C Bullett former ambassador to France and Russia.
Nellie Bly, born Elizabeth Cochrane in Apollo Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh, rose to fame in 1890 for her globe circling stunt. The paper notes her Pennsylvanian origins and real name.
Ralph J Hamilton son of Mr and Mrs Roy Hamilton of R D 5 Big Spring represented his school at the All American Bombing Olympics in Albuquerque New Mexico July 25 He is a 1939 Dean High School Columbus graduate and worked as a mechanic for Raymond Manufacturing before enlisting in July 1942 He is in class 48 11 scheduled to graduate at Big Spring Texas August 5 and will receive silver wings as a bombardier and be appointed a flying officer in the Army Air Forces
Private George W Mallory of Olean New York was killed last week at Fort Benning Georgia when a large observation pole toppled during setup. He served in the motor pool section of the first parachute training regiment. The public relations office announced the death. WILL SPEAK AT TITUSVILLE. W Shoizbarger M G A secretary will be the guest speaker at the Rotary Club meeting Tuesday noon. His subject will be The Y M C A in the Unorganized Field.
Regional directors and national chiefs of the War Manpower Commission opened a conference on the tightening labor situation. The event may influence renewed support for national service legislation led by Chairman Paul McNutt. Reports suggest a fiber draft law was considered, but McNutt declined to discuss specifics beyond having definite ideas.
Lehighton Pa Aug 2 The Lehigh county court reserved decision on a parole petition by Nathan C Pollock a former sheriff who started a six month prison term last April 27 on a conspiracy charge in an alleged slot machine racket The petition argues he has been sufficiently punished that he is eligible for parole as a first offender and is the sole supporter of his wife and in laws Pollock resigned as sheriff after his conviction
After capitulation in northern Norway, the official of the Norwegian Federation of Labor was dismissed by the Gestapo. He then worked as a truck driver while organizing underground activity. During Oslo’s milk strike he escaped Gestapo custody and helped link London and Oslo in coordinating labor resistance.
Four members of a construction gang on the Pennsylvania Railroad Renovo division were fined 102 dollars after a Saturday night incident. Two men paid 89 dollars each for drunk and disorderly charges, while the other two paid 10 dollars each for common drunk offenses. Police Magistrate George H. Gordon set fines at 10 and 25 dollars and the company foreman arranged settlement. Two offenders had paid similar fines recently for a prior brawl.
Cimax Diamantopoutlas Greek ambassador to the United States told a crowd of several thousand at Chautauqua that Greece and its people expect allies to help them fulfill postwar needs. He said morale remains strong after two years of privation and that Greece sustains confidence in the United Nations. He explained Greek resistance to the Italians and Germans as rooted in resisting oppressors from outside, citing history.
Whit Veylay faces Ag Four in a regional match as El Jo seeks a decisive edge. Officials anticipate a tight contest with key plays shaping the outcome.
The text appears as a jagged note mentioning the war, President Roosevelt, and eastern obligations. Names and specifics are missing, leaving unclear who is involved or what action is requested.
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