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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1942
Page
1
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Niobe defeats rival squad in a hard fought contest. The victory tightens standings and showcases key performances from standout players, with crucial plays late in the fourth quarter sealing the result.
U S Rangers join Canadian British and Free French commandos in a heavy assault on an occupied French coast. Allied troops, supplied and reinforced, press a major combined operation as Allied forces consolidate naval mastery in the South Pacific.
John Catalin an 18 year old worker at Nichols place on Worth Street faced a near burial when dirt slid in a nine foot ditch he was in. He was pinned with his lips and face nearly buried as rocks threatened a second cave-in. A fellow worker and Patrolman Harley Drake freed him. Catalin, badly frightened, escaped injury.
London reports United States flying fortresses raided Abbeville during Dieppe operations. Communique says bomb bursts were seen on the target and all large bombers returned safely. Two squadrons of the giants were involved, supported by HAP and RCAF fighters.
Rio de Janeiro Aug 18 A United States pilot bombed and sank an Axis submarine off Brazil's coast after the sinking of five Brazilian ships. Commander Ernant A B Amaral Peixoto said the undersea raider was destroyed. The attack involved a U S plane piloted by Capt Jack Lacey and a coordinated dive and machine gunning of the submarine.
Across New York and other cities reports show President Roosevelt failing to broker a compromise for the New York Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Delegates scramble as the convention floor fight nears, with leaders resisting the peace appeal. The dispatch notes tense politics and federal actions tied to wartime production.
In a surprise test, Corry residents blackout city streets and stores by 9:20 pm the local civil defense is mobilized with 450 wardens and volunteers directing fire, police, and ambulance units. The drill shows near total civilian readiness and a coordinated protective network for emergencies.
The United States submarine sank a Japanese cruiser or destroyer in the western Aleutians, the Navy announced. It raised the total enemy ships sunk or damaged in that area to 23, though exact identification of the destroyed ship could not be confirmed due to conditions.
Delaware County police launched a major manhunt after Miss Martie Poppy Saitto, 19, daughter of an Americanized Italian nobleman, was beaten in her Bartondale home by a roughly-clad intruder. She described a giant assailant. the thief fled with $4.15 after striking her multiple times. The case is part of a series of unsolved attacks and four recent slayings in the area.
Plans for Corry's Labor Day celebration advance after a meeting with Hotel Corry and Aero Lodge 1508. A nationally known speaker will address the City Park crowd after a parade said to be the largest in 15 to 20 years. The LAP and program at Mead Park will feature marching groups, musical selections, and participation by schools, riding club, fire department, and many organizations.
Aug 19 dispatch reports German forces pouring reserves into the Dow Bend and Caucasus fronts from Vorgnesh toward Pyatigorsk. The bolster ed onslaught signals a full scale drive toward Stalingrad and along the Baku rail line to the Caspian shore.
German broadcasts quote high command saying Russian forces renewed strong attacks on the Rehev and Vysema fronts northwest and southwest of Moscow. The Russians are said to lash out in serried masses but are broken by German infantry and tank divisions aided by the Luftwaffe. The Red Air force caused nuisance value with alarms in East and West Prussia and slight civilian casualties. The Russians allegedly cost 1,250,000 casualties since May 13 and retreated in the Don Bend and Pyatagorsis region. A British source mentioned progress toward Stalingrad crossing the Don river at Bladingrad by the Don river.
Secretary Knox announced the Navy Cross awards to seven officers for heroism in action against the enemy. Among those commended is Lieutenant Commander Denysnell, of 228 West 26 Street, Erie, Pa, for actions during the defense of the Philippines.
Major General Dawson Olmstead chief signal officer of the U S Army received the Poor Richard Citation of Merit at Philadelphia from Peter L Schauble. Olmstead, a West Point graduate and longtime Army signals leader, is an Erie county native honored for his career achievements.
The German DNB agency reported that Allied forces attempting to land on the French coast near Dieppe suffered a debacle. Since this afternoon there were no British American or Canadian troops left on the European front.
Navy and Army forces began a search for enemy submarines off the south coast of Curacao after two torpedoes ran ashore. The incident occurred on August 19, with Allied units patrolling the area near Willemstad and the Dutch West Indies.
Corry Hospital Association President Edward Haweins and Bradford architect Thomas Heheryx will meet Federal Works Agency officials in New York to finalize details for a 25 bed annex. The project approved by the Pennsylvania Area Advisory Board moves toward construction. Donations totaling hundreds of dollars from Erie County and local firms bolster the effort, and staff changes include Miss Margaret Askew’s resignation as directress of nurses.
American soldiers joined Canadian British and Fighting French Commandos in a heavy tank supported assault on Dieppe, with U S Rangers and a British special service group among the forces. The raid aimed to disrupt German defenses, destroy weapon dumps and batteries, and establish a foothold along the coast.
United States troops with tanks and heavy weapons hit Dieppe in France as Canadian British and French allies joined in a fierce assault. Over 1,000 Allied aircraft bombed and fought off strong German air opposition while the operation tested invasion plans and enemy dispositions along the cross-channel front.
A two state blackout drill in Pennsylvania and New Jersey left 15 million people in darkness for 25 minutes last night. Officials hailed the event as the greatest civilian defense readiness demonstration, with few slips noted and strong citizen cooperation. Some reports claim many Philadelphians and Pittsburgh cafés anticipated the test before sirens, dimming lights early. Continued on Page Four.
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