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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1943
Page
1
Readable fragments hint at September 10 business disbursements and a bond sale. Mentions a Keystone City Pennsylvania entity, affiliates, and hospital or civic figures. References include a late 19th or early 20th century tone with place names like Philadelphia area and Cincinnati implied.
Senate judiciary committee plans early hearings on a proposed constitutional amendment to lower the voting age to 18. Hatch and fellow senators push for quick review as national security rallies and political name calling fade behind wartime concerns.
A 14 year old boy was held in Clinton county jail on suspicion of killing Frederick Buckingham 77 in Castanea township. He allegedly said he shot Buckingham Saturday night over a dollar owed for pits picked last year. Authorities noted no charges yet filed and the case heads to Clinton County court.
In a local draft notice, fifteen Cory City area youths are listed for selective service calls. Names include Peter Michael Pejowceo, Obi Waller Komntkoski, John Joseph Cadeweet, Clyde Raymond Goodwill, and others with addresses in Cory and nearby towns. The list also notes exiled or deferred individuals and references final exams and induction logistics.
A Madrid dispatch summarizes Berlin reports that Hermann Goering is elevated to power in a reshaped German leadership, with Hitler retaining nominal control. The army gains expanded authority over war, production, civil training and foreign affairs, while Goering’s appointment aims to secure the army’s support for a possible peace or defensive war. London described the move as a desperate attempt to win peace if the war is lost, with warnings of potential Nazi underground reemergence. Treasury data show August deficits and rising total debt.
Police pursue a wave of shoplifting and petty thefts involving youths in the city. A Montgomery Ward complaint triggered inquiries revealing theft patterns at Woolworth and other stores. Several boys are being rounded up and to be questioned, with some to be sent to court. George Pureall reported his hotel guestroom theft of a girl’s suit case and canvas bag from his automobile near the hotel. Police suspect the thief observed the owner briefly before the theft. Continued on Page Three.
Large waves of Lancasters based in Britain hammered Milan and Turin while targeting Genoa during a night raid described as the heaviest since early July. The attack damaged factories and shipping facilities, caused widespread panic, and featured propaganda drops showing Premier Pietro Badoglio’s message the war continues.
Chicago August 9 The American Federation of Labor signals a bar to John L Lewis's readmission to the federation urging a clear charter definition. The AFL executive council will weigh Lewis's reinstatement amid jurisdiction battles with the Progressive Mine Workers of America and the United Mine Workers District 60 as leaders urge a solution that keeps the miner out of the AFL camps.
Corry Boy Paulson of Meple avenue, son of Andrew Paulson, arrived yesterday on furlough. He served in U S Army overseas and aboard an early invasion ship in Sicily. He will spend a few days with relatives before heading to Detroit to continue duty.
MARRISBURG Aug 9 Chairman Frederick Gelder of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board said the new OPA regulation on pricing of liquors and wines will only affect the new heats that have come on the market since prices were frozen in March 1941. A French radio broadcast says Count Dino Grandi may replace Foreign Minister Guariglia as ambassador to Ankara. An Army bomber crash near Wendover Utah injured ten crew with one fatality and a freight train wreck followed.
Problems at opening of schools prompt discussion of teacher replacements and instructional challenges as the Acton School Board meets tonight at the library basement. A teachers committee meeting precedes the regular session to consider appointments. Superintendent Dewey reports June opening preparations are progressing well and that summer improvements are nearly complete.
Four heavy caterpillar tractors crushed Louis E B Ruppersburger 44 formerly of Cary to death at Muncie Indiana on Sunday morning. The body will be shipped to Corry for services and interment. The death was ruled an accident. the driver was not charged. Ruppersburger, born October 9 1900 at Titusville, lived in Corry after moving from Meadville. He served in World War I and worked for carnival concessions. He is survived by his wife Addie and several siblings and in laws. Arrangements for shipment to Corry were made by Bracken Funeral Company. funeral details pending.
Allied headquarters in Southwest Pacific reports General MacArthur says Japan exhausted its fullest resources of concentrated attack on Pacific fronts and is now defending with a narrowing margin. He notes Allied victories, including the destruction of a 22 ship Japanese convoy and gains at Wau and Salamaua, as decisive steps toward final victory in the Pacific. The commander warns no time or date for final outcome, but signals clear path to victory.
President Roosevelt concluded a brief summer trip to Canada by Lake Huron near McGregor and Whitefish Bay. He traveled with advisers and aides, avoiding details of the outing, and planned two engagements upon return: a luncheon with Secretary of State and a conference with General Marshall.
Nineteen people were aboard a transport plane that developed engine trouble in jungle terrain. Surviving crew include William J. Stanton of the U S Board of Economic Warfare, John Davies Jr a U S Embassy official in Chungking and Erle Sevareth news commentator of CBS. Rescue teams struggle through dense jungle toward the crash site in Burma as officials report no danger from Japanese forces.
Aboard a naval flagship in the Solomons, a U S correspondent recounts a bold attack at Vella Gulf that destroyed one cruiser and three destroyers. The action followed Macarthur’s August 8 communique noting losses and reported enemy ships. The vivid account describes torpedoes, flames, and a dramatic chase as American forces pressed the engagement near New Georgia.
American Seventh Army and British forces drive along Sicily coast capturing San Fratella San Agata and Acrelle in a coordinated advance toward Randazzo and Messina as German resistance weakens The Red Army reports gains near Kharkov including Bogadukhov and rapid advances along rail corridors in Ukraine amid a widening front against German forces
Washington August reports indicate the Office of Price Administration remains quiet amid rumors of gasoline ration changes including East to West equalization toward the Rocky Mountains. An immediate order is not planned while a Byrnes report on gasoline supply is awaited, with officials suggesting a forthcoming Washington statement.
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