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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1943
Page
1
A fragmented OCR item notes a police captain in New York City and an assignment or duty in a borough area. It mentions roles and location hints but lacks clear names, dates, or events to confirm specifics.
Allied dispatch reports RAF heavy bombers hit Mannheim and Ludwigshafen, with Mosquitos targeting the Ruhr. Mine bombers lost. RAF fought German airfields and railways in France and the Low Countries. German claims of damage and enemy losses vary. Luftwaffe reports seven planes down in northern France.
Nick Petto, 80, well known Spartansburg resident, suffered a fractured left hip when he fell from a roof he was tarred. He slipped from the chimney area while working on Edward Webber’s home opposite the Ford Garage and was taken to Corry hospital in stable condition.
Allied forces in the Southwest Pacific drop 224 tons of bombs on Salamaua Vila Kolombangara and Amboina targets. Liberators attack Salamaua Vila and Amboina with 139 tons in two waves. Anti aircraft fire engages initial salvos as fires and smoke obscure airfields and harbors.
Los Angeles reports that Selective Service Director Lewis B. Hershey told a House subcommittee there are too many imponderables to predict the fathers draft. He said the draft will exhaust existing manpower before involving fathers and noted California’s rapid industrial growth affects manpower policy. He added emergency suspensions of key aircraft workers may be reviewed by the War Manpower Commission, and that nonfathers will not be drafted in labor-heavy areas.
AUG. 10 A timely report stated the United Mine Workers faction of John D. Lewis seeks reinstatement in the AFL. The AFL executive council planned submission of the matter, and an informed source predicted the council would refer the issue to the October convention.
United States Army communique says American medium bombers hit Burma interior targets yesterday. Tenth Air Force units struck the Terawaddy river ports of Katha and Ramo, with heavy damage at Kati. Also report says Berlin radio renamed the 75,000 ton Littoria battleship and the destroyer Camila Nera as Artiglieri amid fascist name purge. Vice President Wallace says he will keep hands off agricultural control and price aids, while ICC approves a 10 percent truck rate increase in several Mid-Atlantic states and New England.
Four mercantile establishments received special bond and stamp certificates for reaching quotas in the drive. The awards were announced by Walter Scott, chairman of the bond and stamp committee. Recipients include Worthworth Company, Rowe MloWer Shop, F. C. Hoenes Confectionery, and G. Murphy Company with totals of 983.25, 54, 589.40, and 1297.15 respectively. The Corry School District payroll bond purchase extension was approved by the Board of Education, with a committee formed including two directors and two or three teachers to work with the bond and stamp program, aiming for greater teacher participation.
Soviet offensives push toward Kharkov with forces within 12 miles of the city and others advancing from the Donets basin. Reports say Kharkov’s advance captured over 100 villages with heavy German resistance around Bryansk and Orel. Moscow radio notes two Red Army generals killed in Belgorod and Orel fighting.
The Board of Education received bids Monday evening for a driveway along the east side of the Senior High building to fix a drainage problem. Joe Hassett, Inc. offered 8500 for a 7 foot wide paved strip, with 8 1/2 feet width option for 75 more, plus 7100 for additional culvert work. Total bid would be 1006. The bid was returned to the property committee for further consideration.
The Corry Public Schools board announced three new staffers at a Monday meeting. Wilbur Mithtas of Pittsburgh joins the Senior High to teach shop and business math, replacing F Lowe Ward. Laurence Helsel of Godramson becomes social studies teacher at the Junior High, and Mrs Lynn Rite is hired to replace Miss Huey as SPARS leave permits.
Two prisoners Charles E. Gaumer and Lawrence Rhoads escaped from Montour County Jail near Danville just after midnight. Sheriff Asa Stigerwalt said the break occurred after midnight with window bars saved. Gaumer faced larceny charges while Rhoads was jailed on larceny charges. Herman Wolfe Jr awaiting trial for murder said he was unaware of the escape. a statewide alert was issued.
In Philadelphia area reports indicate a continuing gas shortage as the city’s fuel supply drops to about 86 percent of peacetime levels. Officials cite Petroleum Administration for War actions and limited refinery output as the cause, with services limited through the coming Sunday.
In Bern Switzerland on August 10 Adolf Hitler's newspaper Woelfischer Beobachter urged civilians to endure air raids and support the war effort as Axis plans rely on civilian resolve amid military reverses in Russia and Sicily. The box-typed appeal praised evacuees from raid zones and called for continued public confidence to sustain the home front during critical moments.
A crowd of over 200 service members gathered near City Hall in Philadelphia early today threatening to clash. A Marine was dispersed by naval shore patrol, while witnesses described guards beating a man who refused to move. The group included civilians and some in British and French uniforms. doors were locked as the disturbance ended with a few men still present. In Washington, Dr. J Horace McFarland of Pennsylvania was named to a five year term on the National Park Trust Board.
Niny Gary boys Were among Wweniefour replacrants of Loci Board No.2 Of Union City who were ancepted 40 service Inn (in Us a. amy or UT. 8. Navy followme Anal TRAMAHONSA) Belo yesterday, A otal of ay Were given Muni exis t the Erie Induction stations. Two or eleven Army rotnes were residents of Corry They were: Vincent Edward Torchic, B.D. 4 and John W. Kornikaski, 318 West Church street. Seven of the thirteen accepted by the Navy were Cony oys, 25 follows: Joseph John Puch ey, R. Dog, Laurens M. Dixon, 2021 Mott street: Gilbert R. Reed, 502 East Smith street, Chistes A. Mitchell, 2002 West Pleasant sire Libert W. Cole, 124% Weight siren: Jeter M. Petracen, 141% Pirst aVc we) Charles W. Welabt, 1 East: alessant street, other Army inductess fH l Lo ft Beard No. ween? William , RASH, dames Diet iaettog cor- POM Uease MM, Whakeston, Haylard. B Davis, Pal B, Pollet, Alden B.J] Smith, Pronk J, Alekaiewlen, Geage 1, Web, Joseph J, Reichert, Ollmr Navy acceniances Nim Land Board No. were Grain , Ross, Hubert Butsford, Robert Shampoe, Edward Sheline, Melvin Bennet, and Ginerh Harriman.
A British press call urged renewed Allied action against Rome as Sicily neared a climax. The London Daily Express urged Italians to force Badoglio to yield, while other sections pressed closer Allied coordination with the Soviet push and warned Axis propaganda seeks to split the three powers.
Albany Ore Aug 10 A doctor’s examination showed the kidnaped infant found last night is the same child missing since early August. Mrs Catherine Wright, wife of a young Army man living with neighbors, confessed to stealing the two day old baby after feigning childbirth. She claimed delivery occurred at home and the child had been kept at Albany hospital due to bed shortages. Authorities report she admitted the act after pressure and a prior denial.
Allied ground troops advance along Sicily's front as Heavy Warship Units shell coastal German positions and 1500 German prisoners are taken behind the lines near Cape Orlando. American forces push toward Randazzo and Etna as air superiority and naval gunfire pound enemy lines.
New York Aug 10 radio disturbances disrupted short wave reception in the United States Columbia System and CBS reports partial reception, with some stations clear while others faded. North Africa and England also reported trouble as RCA officials noted overall poor reception on the day.
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