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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1944
Page
1
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Red Army advances threaten Polish oil centers and Krakow line
Soviet forces push across the Vistula in Poland capturing dozens of towns and threatening German routes between Krakow and Warsaw. The drive targets Krakow area while油 gle oil wells at Boryslaw are seized, widening Soviet hold over Galician oil as East Prussia and Baltic positions see intensified bombardment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danitl
Moscow
Red Army
Vistula
Krakow
Warsaw
Poland
Ivah
Koney
Geran Rata
Jwinisave
Aaron Ad Endhele
Barenow
Ternttagk
Henvy Firhling
Oltey
Bitsen
Latvis Stonia
Bulne
Riga
Sxydlow
Kielce
German Silesia
Boryslaw
Carpathians
Sambor
Sfive Youles
Chechoslovskin
London
Ploesti
Romania
German East Prussia
East Prussian
Toray Tevesti
Maryland Police Capture Two Fugitives from Rockview
Maryland state police report capturing two armed inmates from Rockview Penitentiary Bellefonte Pennsylvania who escaped July 13. The suspects Floyd Woodysin and Kenneth Aldrich were surprised, one with a 92 callie pistol and the other with a seven inch knife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bey
Freenniidts
Penti- Wiviata
Rumor Claims Himmler Assassinated and Goering Wounded
Report from Allied press on the French front cites unconfirmed rumors that Heinrich Himmler was killed and Hermann Goering wounded. The second hand nature of the claims and lack of verification are noted. British radio reports a German prisoner suggested Stalin’s agent died, while other prisoners deny the assertions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himmler
Goering
France
Heinrich Himmiler
Gestave
Releichmarstiall
Herman Goering
Alfiger
Pep Lalk
Tinanley
Five teachers resign and four elected to staff
The Bauegtion Board accepted resignations from five teachers Mrs. Gordon Mrs. Schoonover N L Bogden George Heirt and Howard Milley and elected four new teachers Miss Olea Swanson Miss Lucetia Mezibben Joseph William Beteavage and Arthur Boge. Boge will teach auto mechanics and industrial art and work with Director TIngon. Beteavage will replace Het ra and aid in athletics. The board also created a director of vocational and industrial education position and elected Carl Wengert to it, with the same salary as before. A Spanish teacher for the Senior High is expected to be hired next week. The board met with all members present except Fela McGroarty who died recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Bauegtion
Committee
Carl Wengert
Jerves
Virginia Gordon
Schoonover
N. L. Bogden
George Hetrt
Howard Milley
Olea Swanson
Tiltsville
Lucetia Mezibben
Watsontown
Joseph William Beteavage
Pittschurch
Arthur
Wissinger
Raymond Company
Wengert
Wenger Hasbeet
Fela
Full Scale Retreat Reported in the Southwest Front
Allied dispatches describe a large German withdrawal from southwest France from the Spanish frontier north through Bordeaux. German forces abandoned Atlantic fortifications as American advances push toward Paris, with SS units and rail troops redeploying while coastal guns and supplies are sabotaged.
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Charles 5
Foutz
Spain
Adolf Hitler
Atlantic Wall
Bordeaux
France
Brittany
Paris
Belgium
Leavin
Uv Aendaye Bridge
Elon
Bslite
Loire River
Trontic
Nasi
Bayonne
Heritage
Bistrita
Prince
Borfeaux
Ty Rochelle
Montpellier
Rhotie
Corry fianc e safe prisoner of war update
Miss Jane Feldhus learns her fiancé Fred Schwab of New York City is alive and held as a German POW. The Army report via Red Cross says Schwab was missing in action on the Italian front in June and entered service last year. He served with General Clark’s Fifth Army in a communications unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Feldhus
Star of the
Citizens Nations Bank
Fance
Fred Schwab
New York City
War Department
International Red Cross
Pvt
Schwab
Riss—' Ang
Thilian
Milly
Mark Clark
Fifth Army
Berlin claims Americans hold Breton port town
Bulletin reports Berlin radio asserting American forces failed to hold St Malo after an attack at the northern Breton port. Moscow reports heavy bombers hit a German oil refinery near Kira Kaw, with fires visible for miles.
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London
Berlin
St. Mala
Moscow
Treshinia
Kirakaw
U S Bombers Pound German Lines In Major Air Blows
Associated Press reports thousand American heavy bombers struck German lines below Caen with 1800 tons of bombs while 1000 British bombers dropped about 6700 tons in the same sector. About 600 US aircraft joined 400 others at Romilly sur Seine and Le Perthe to hit airfields and robot- bomb platforms. Royal air forces supported with night strikes.
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Associated Press
London
Caen
France
First Army
Romilly Sur Seine
Paris
le Perthe
Romilly
England
RAF
Nazis Cling To Florence Lines Amid Front Standoff
Rome reports German forces hold a foothold south of the Amo river near Florence with lines unchanged in the Arno area. Indian troops push north of Arezzo while weather hinders front actions as both sides maintain positions in Pisa and Florence.
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Florence
Presa
Rome
Hehiy
Ila
Amo
Geal
Cayadyr
Ral
Tank leak blamed for part of shortage in city fuel
City Council blames a defective old tank for a gasoline shortage affecting municipal purchases. Besson reports removal and replacement with a new tank and modern pump at the Raymond Avenue warehouse to monitor and sign every gallon dispensed, improving accountability for city vehicles and departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Couinell
Courcilman Besson
Second Ward Fire Department
Ingerhan
Council
Besson
Raymond Avenut
Bessom
Wilsell
Aily
Micky
Raymondayer
Two Million Civilian Jobs to be Dropped From Federal Payroll
Washington orders foresee postwar civilian reductions in federal payroll with about 900 thousand remaining after cuts. House committee member Ramspeck cites Civil Service Commission plan detailing early layoff orders and five day notice of impending reductions for war veterans and career staff. Treasury reports Aug receipts and expenditures with net balance and debt figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Civil Service Committee
Associated Press
Washington
Aug
Shahman Ramspeck
D-Ga
House
Citi Service Committee
Ramspeck
Civil Service Commission
Commission
Treasury
The
Three Killed In Crash At Keystone Ordnance Plant
Three workers at the Keystone Ordnance Works were killed and a fourth critically injured when their car collided with a heavily loaded truck near the plant in Meadville Pennsylvania. The victims were Harold Mirman Robert Brow and Fred Tres, with Charles Bowler dying later in hospital. Police say all were guards at the wartime plant now undergoing expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Ordnance Plants
Assoumion Press
Tres
Messvillé
Charles Bowler
Mendyllte
Army Maliions
Delay Hearing Grants 30 Day Injunction In Dalphin County
A 30 day continuance was granted in Dalphin county court to restrain Stinshing Parking Corporation from selling food in the Commonwealth. A new hearing is set for September. Attorney General James H. Duff sought the injunction after the Department of Agriculture alleged the defendant’s plant operated in unsanitary conditions making finished products diseased and unwholesome.
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Aamrisbuig
Ate. E
Dalphin
Stinshing Parking Corporation
North East
Erie County F
Commonwealth
James H. Duff
Department of Agriculture
Innoyuar Ag
Donor Drive Reaches 154 Pints In City Visit
Buffalo mobile blood plasma unit completed a two day stay in the city with 154 pints collected from Corry donors. John Ambruska led the team noting smooth operation, no delays, and strong participation from local workers. Prospects for a strong second day were uncertain after noon today while the drive continued with appointments and a postwar appeal for more donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Corry
John Ambruska
Wavy
Southwest Pacific
City Council Tackles Local Matters in Lengthy Session
The council opened with the treasurer report showing receipts of 6213.29 and expenditures of 412,897.45, leaving a balance of 22,904.84. Current taxes brought in 4,405.4 with nearly 400 from overdue taxes for three years. fines totaled 79. Parking meter receipts now stand at 8,797.36. Authorities approved bills and a curb cut on Franklin Street for Leo Dougherty. Discussions covered vacant lots, county cooperation on health nuisances, and blight cleanup plans pending state action. Council authorized municipal labor to fix a sanitary sewer problem on North Center Street threatening Stinger properties before next Saturday. Continued on Page Six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pranklin Street
Leo Dougherty
Donnell
Scot
Biie
Corry Soldier’s Wife Learns He Is Missing Then Reaches Him
Mrs Ruth G Flanders receives a War Department telegram reporting her husband Pfc Walter Flanders missing in France. Minutes later she gets two letters dated July 20 and August 1 from England stating injuries but assuring he is alive. Flanders trained at Camp Shelby and is a former Aero employee. his parents live in Johnsonburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Rhe Gorry
France
War Department
Ruth G. Flanders
Pfc
Walter ©. Flanders
England
Flanders
Abra
Planders
Camp Shelby, Wiss
Johnsonburg
Americans Now in Le Mans 110 Miles From Paris
Allied forces push eastward from Le Mans toward Paris as Canadian First Army drives on a broad front below Chen and May Sur Orne. Bombers preceded the assault and heavy fighting continues near Tilly La Campagne Mortain and the Orne front, with American and Canadian troops within about 110 miles of Paris.
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Canadian First Army
France
Amiens
Supreme Headquarters
Atrilsins
le Mans
Paris
First Army
Baris
Chen
Strone
May-Sur-Orme
St. Martin-De-Fontenay
Orne
Tilly -La-Campagny
Mortain
School Official Charged With Embezzling Funds
Philadelphia report of Louis H. Schneider secretary of Suburban Yeation School Board charged with embezzling school funds totaling 35.4 thousand dollars. Warrant issued as board notes no letter requesting funds and misapplied money cited as delinquent taxes and purchases. McCord confirmed warrant and embezzlement claim as formal action.
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Assacraven Rress
Philadelphia
Louis H. Schneider
Yeation
Chelan Sehney
EK McCord
Schneider
McCord
Schneider Front
Nisyear
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