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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1943
Page
1
The Board of Education prepares for the 1943 44 term with talks on teacher replacements and opening date. Supt Ralph B Dewey reports summer repairs and expected readiness of all schools for September opening following Labor Day.
Aug 5 dispatch reports Red army gains around Orel as Germans evacuate the city after destroying stores and factories. Russian forces advance on both sides of the Khasko y salient, with focus shifting to Belgorod Voroshilovgrad and Smolensk defenses. Berlin confirms evacuation behind prepared lines while heavy air attacks target Bryansk Nikitovka Yasinovatny Tsovaiskaya and other rear areas.
Washington reports rising talk of damages claims by coal operators against the government for seizure of coal mines during strikes. Interior Secretary Ickes signals possible government retaliation by offset for any claims, while awaiting an attorney general ruling on property terms and the anti-birth control act context.
Axis defenses tighten as the 21 day Sicilian campaign nears end. Italian press seek clearer language on peace while Romes diplomats flood Rome with ambassadors and cardinals discuss the crisis. Germans rush to strengthen grip with 15 to 18 divisions along the Po river line in Northern Italy.
Washington Aug 5 News reports Allied victories in Russia Sicily and gains in Germany push Roosevelt and Churchill to decide soon on next steps. They face choosing between invasion of Italy or air powered pressure coupled with a combined land air strategy to break through Fortress Europe. High command must determine if air alone can collapse German defenses and whether to hold or press for direct invasion plans in the next phase of the war.
Associated Press reports State Supreme Court Justice William Mu Parker died suddenly this morning at his home of a heart attack. Parker, who had served on the bench since December 13, 1840, was elected to a 21 year term in 1841 and previously sat on the State Superior Court from February 1902. His family said he complained of not feeling well yesterday and felt better last night before passing away.
Associated Press dispatch from London reports Naples endured heavy Allied raids collapsing many buildings and causing numerous casualties while Allied precision bombing hit Catania interiors without sealing the city. In Chicago Harold L. Iakes said oil transport must shift eastward to ease shortages, with 1.0 million barrels per day redirected from Midwest and Southwest to the East.
Washington report notes Republican lawmakers unhappy with President Roosevelt’s economic rehabilitation proposals for returning WWI veterans. They consider private sector backed guarantees to prevent dole or handouts, aiming for concrete steps by September. Rep James Rushincloss of New Jersey leads the push among treasury Republicans, stressing security and independent support for veterans’ families.
Two cars driven by C Y Murray and Gilbert E Mayfield head on after Mayfield’s car skidded on a curve near Spartansburg. Four injured, two discharged after Corry hospital treatment. Passengers Madden Everson and others among the injured. State police investigation begun.
Washington August 5 American casualties in Sicily through July 22 totaled 6 741 killed 3 870 wounded and 2370 missing Secretary of War Stinson reported this today noting the number of troops involved losses not considered moderate particularly in view of the terrain in Sicily He did not have British figures for the same period but they were not a great deal higher Casualties since July 22 were believed to be relatively light.
North Bay Ontario August 5 Associated Press Peter Krug a German airman who escaped from a Canadian prison camp near Gravenhurst last Monday night was recaptured Monday night at the Canadian Pacific railway station in North Bay Ontario The ex escape led to treason charges against Max Stephan a Detroit restaurateur and the discovery of Krug’s prior escape from captivity was noted in the report
The Navy reports 95 new casualties with 18 dead 6 wounded and 68 missing. Updated totals cover Navy Marine Corps and Guard casualties since December 7 1941 now 8827 dead 9875 missing and 4159 prisoners of war. Also notes appointment in Pittsburgh court involving the Treen heirs and a 13-year-old.
Allied forces broke through a Japanese trench line on the southern fringe of Munda air base, threatening to cut off the enemy escape route as five miles south of Salamua fierce combat rages. MacArthur reports close-quarters fighting with Japanese entrenched defenders. air attacks continue around Rendova and Salamua fronts.
Aug. 5 report from Sutton West Virginia says a flash flood swept through Heaters nine miles north of Sutton destroying homes and isolating communities in Braxton and Gilmer counties. Mr and Mrs George Yeager, their daughter and two grandchildren drowned when their home was washed away. Several families were missing as state troopers and officials join rescue and relief efforts.
Revenue officials announce an Auto use stamp check in Corry and other parts of the county. Penalties of 25 dollars or 30 days in jail will apply to owners driving un stamped cars. Deputy Patrick Gallagher says enforcement will begin soon with stamps sold at Corry post office for 4 59, post officials report no orders to raise price. The Erie campaign extends county wide as stamps remain available at reduced rates.
Local voters faced a final chance to register before the fall primary election. In Corry, 23 new voters registered during three days, with 15 Republicans and 8 Democrats, plus party switchers and address changes. The Republican edge was noted despite a large purge of inactive names from the permanent registration list.
Washington August 5 Both sides address the fourth term issue with a plan to hold public hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee next month on a constitutional amendment to set an eight year presidential limit. Chairman Van Nuys will push a McCarran headed subcommittee to begin hearings after Congress reconvenes in mid September. The measure could not take effect before the 1964 elections.
British and American forces push around Mount Etna base seizing Catania and Paterno as German lines collapse. Ostania falls to Eighth Army. Allied air and sea bombardment disrupts German defenses while Mes-Ssing port area nears isolation.
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