16 Aug 1943
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1943
Page
1
An unclear notice appears from today referencing an office on the cross or TeHiVes with scattered words about activity. The fragment hints at locations and actions but lacks complete details or names to confirm a specific event.
Fragmentary text from an official notice lacks clear names, dates, or places. Readable parts indicate an administrative item but no concrete actions or stakeholders are identifiable. Further context is needed to produce a coherent summary.
Fragmentary report notes Brie voting among 516 seniors for an unspecified primary. The text hints at a first ballot, outlining preliminary voting steps and quick turnout observations in a local setting. No clear date, location, or full names are confirmed in the fragment.
War Manpower Commission issued new rules making occupation the primary factor in draft eligibility for ages 18 to 38. The plan aims to keep essential workers in war jobs, transfer workers to war needs, and supply draftees without hurting production. A list of 149 critical occupations was released and additional job activities added to non-deferrable status. Fathers may be classified for induction after October 1 if exemptions cause hardship to dependents. Pennsylvania changes require referrals through the U S Employment Service for critical skills, job changes only with approvals, and 60 day wait for job changes without availability statements. Penalties apply to employers and workers for violations of employment plans.
An Associated Press bulletin reports President Roosevelt returning to Washington after talks with Prime Minister Churchill at Hyde Park. German raids on southern English coast cause casualties, with Portsmouth among targets. In London, Frederick Phillips dies. U S bombers hit Japanese positions on Chatham Island in the Bengal Sea. Yugoslav guerrillas oppose German grain and wheat policies across the Balkans.
Allied sea intensives claim Axis submarines have been sunk at about one per day for three months, costing the loss of six American warships and more than 90 subs sunk in May through July. Roosevelt and Churchill call for intensified offensive, noting continued submarine threat and urging shipyard action. Navy adds seven Japanese vessels sunk and five damaged, bringing total Japanese losses to 217 since the Pacific war began.
Prime Minister Churchill returned to Quebec with President Roosevelt for the wartime conference. A four point agenda tops the talks including Allied Europe strategy, Pacific war conduct, and immediate political issues arising from expanded combat in Europe. Eden and Sumner Welles are expected to join, signaling broader political questions for the United Nations.
Thomas Earle 77 prominent bridge engineer and cousin of former Governor George H. Earle of Pennsylvania died in Philadelphia. He helped design and build Delaware River bridges and spans near the Bust Rivet at New York. A Rensselaer Polytechnic graduate, he led Thomas Earle Ind Hons Inc. of Philadelphia. Spartoansburg resident Nick Peloto, 60, died after falling from a roof last week. he died in Corry hospital from a broken hip and complications.
Rumors of write-in challenges surface as candidates plan to seek nominations through stickers and written names. With many incumbents unopposed at the ward and county levels, a surge of write-ins could create numerous November contests, despite petitions and filing fees. The trend mirrors prior years as parties anticipate cross-ticket write-in campaigns to clinch major nominations.
The Big Inch pipeline began operation dumping 100,000 barrels of oil daily into Marcus Hook storage tanks. Flow will rise to 300,000 barrels per day with 160,000 sent here and 250,000 to Bayonne via two branches. A repaired leak shut flow for three hours Saturday night. oil is destined for Philadelphia area storage tanks and refineries.
Berlin reports the sinking of a United States Brooklyn class cruiser off Sicily's north coast. The Brooklyn class includes nine ships such as Brooklyn Philadelphia and Boise, with tonnage from 9,700 to 19,000. Allied reports continue to corroborate the loss claim.
Soviet forces push from Karachev toward Bryansk after severing Nazi escape routes at Orel. Pravda cites a three day battle, large captures, and a push into the Urminn steel city as part of a broader Bryansk operation.
Washington reports that gasoline coupons may rise in the East and Midwest with a possible increase to two gallons weekly per motorist if the no-depletion driving rule cooperates. Chester Bowles of the OPA outlined steps to curb counterfeiting as old ration books go out for reissue and restyled coupons debut.
Camden N J Aug 16 The U S Navy cruiser Alaska first of a new class over 10 000 tons was anchored in the Delaware river awaiting testing before voyage The ship christened by Mrs Ernest Gruening wife of the Alaska governor is one of six authorized by the Navy for construction here Also launched were submarines Lancetfish Ling and the rescue tug ATRIS along the Delaware and Philadelphia yards. Treasury reports Aug 13 receipts 15398420214 expenditures 26007601124 net balance 872974.65 13 total debt 14719261989645 increase over previous day 5080552044, price administration announces new war ration stamps Two W and TH will become valid Sept 1.
London reports say RAF heavy bombers struck Milan for the third time in four days, reducing parts of the industrial city and destroying key targets. Berlin dispatches note Mosquito raids and air battles as the Allies press offensives, with several bombers missing and fighters unaccounted for.
A July milk price increase of ten cents per unit is announced by dairy administrator Dr Bluford. The change affects about 5387 farmers in the New York metropolitan milk marketing area with a base figure near 3.14 per 100 pounds. The administration notes the increase offsets a portion of costs and that daily deliveries per farm offset some losses from the higher price.
Allied air units in the Southwest Pacific shot down 48 Japanese aircraft, including 23 bombers, as they protected ground forces. The loss count for the Allies was five planes, with no more than three shot down in the engagement. The report notes a roughly 10 to 1 kill ratio versus earlier 4 to 1 standards and mentions attacks on Balikpapan on Borneo’s east coast, continuing a days-long tempo under General MacArthur’s command.
Philadelphia dispatch reports H. Dantechecher, a naval architect and longtime U S Maritime Commission inspector, inspired by Jules Verne and the first practical submarine. Still living in obscurity at 79, he failed to bid on a Navy contract due to lack of bond. Historian William A Dobson later credited his ideas as precursors, though the matter remains disputed.
American and British forces drive through to Messina as German rearguards retreat inland. Allied air, naval, and ground actions bomb railways and ports, with Rome declared an open city. Evacuations continue, but Allied intelligence notes German movement and ongoing coastal defense efforts.
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