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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1943
Page
1
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Allied air forces pound Salerno as heavy and medium bombers hit railway yards and marshalling facilities. German fighters clash with Marauder escorts. 33 enemy planes downed, seven Allied aircraft missing. A-36 Invaders join raids, claimed two enemy planes destroyed. Salerno rail hubs and surrounding yards alight as strikes continue.
An oil leak in the Big Inch pipeline was found early today about 1 1/4 miles north of New Hope along the Delaware River. A repair crew burned off oil from a prior break near Oilertown and resumed operations after containment. Thousands of gallons flooded the road while motorists diverted.
An Associated Press report from Quebec outlines discussions among Chinese and Allied leaders about war plans against Japan. It notes possible attacks on Japanese bases in eastern China and the aim to disrupt supply routes in the China Sea. Roosevelt aides emphasize Allied resolve and coordinated air power. readers are invited to turn to page four for continuation.
Allied siege of Salamaua in New Guinea tightens as Japanese troops retreat toward their last defenses. From captured positions, American and Australian gunners shell within two miles, while Kiska's bloodless capture opens a narrow path to Tokyo.
A car carrying two youths and four others overturned after midnight near Chestnut Hill. Phillip V. ODan and William J. Zionor died, while two occupants were hospitalized in serious condition and two more were severely injured. Police suggest the group was returning from a midnight meal when the accident occurred.
Washington reports Segula Island occupied by Canadian and American troops. The operation extends control to Kiska and the adjacent Aleutians. No Japanese personnel found on Segula. Three Japanese midget submarines discovered at the main railway in the Kiska base.
Local Board No. 3 of Union City announced September 8 as the upcoming draft date. Eleven Corry area men from Seal Board No. 3 plan to depart for New Cumberland this evening, with eight Corry men already joining the Navy in the August quota. The board will not call pre Pearl Harbor fathers until November, citing sufficient manpower for September and October quotas.
New York August 23 a forecast of a 500000 to 10000000 ton annual food import from Europe follows the aftermath of Inyagon and the freeing of the continent by Dr. G. Burton advisor of the rougasine food industry authorities foresee growing demand and broader markets as Europe stabilizes.
In a briefing the United Mine Workers head said Kennedy will handle most of the discussion. The hearing marks the first contact between Lewis and the board since the dispute over wage adjustments under the Little Steel formula. The group remains short of the full approved amount.
John L. Lewis accepted an invitation to appeal before the World Labor Board as the anthracite wage dispute grows. The arena, enhanced by new members, sees Lewis deferring most speaking to secretary Thomas Kennedy while he attends discussions with unions and employers.
Washington August 23 Thomas Kennedy former secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers told the War Labor Board that a 1.30 daily raise for anthracite miners is justified to retain manpower. He described a prior compromise offer of 1.30 per day or 1 per day net and noted the board has not yet secured a new contract after 20 weeks of talks in New York involving about 80,000 workers.
Washington dispatches report a rumor that Ambassador William E Standley may resign and return to the United States from Moscow. The speculation cites personal reasons and potential timing in October, with talk of a broader reshuffle between the Soviet Union and United States diplomatic staff.
A broken axle caused a derailment on a Buffalo and Renovo line near Rosevelt highway, blocking both directions for hours. Eleven cars left rails about a mile east of the overhead bridge, stranding passengers and delaying No. 8670 to Emporium and No. 381 to Warren. State police patrolled the highway. taxis and buses conveyed eastbound passengers to Warren and Titusville.
Bulletin items summarize air battles and raids across Gibraltar Hankow and Szechwan China plus Japanese bombardment and transport train damage in India and Burma. Headlines note U S and Allied air superiority claims with Pacific and Southeast Asian operations, and a Canadian conference trace.
Paull Longstreet and B D Watts were injured when a finger was lacerated at the Aero Supply plant Saturday night. The worker caught the finger in a threader. he was discharged from Corry Hospital for recovery.
British bombers renewed night raids on Germany with a target at Leverkusen near Cologne. The Air Ministry said Düsseldorf and other western Reich sites were attacked. casualties included five bombers and several fighters. Canadian Spitfire pilots added success over Gosnay, while Marauder bombers hit Beaumont le Roger in France with nine enemy fighters downed.
Moscow dispatch quotes Pravda stating Britain is a key invasion base for a crushing blow upon Germany. The piece emphasizes leveraging the vast strategic advantage of the British Isles and air power as essential to any invasion plan.
Alma Groves 22 of Youngsville, an employee at the Ray Hod Manufeetiing Chinpung, is hospitalized in Warren Gebowit hospital after a Sunday morning crash west of Youngsville. She suffered pelvis injuries head injuries including skull fracture, arm injuries, and a possible fractured skull. Condition uncertain pending X rays. Witness reported vehicle left bridge abutment after firech and crash. Groves wife of Arden Groves, was en route home from Corry plant when accident occurred.
Quebec aug 22 speculation swirls over the recall of Soviet ambassador Litvinoff from Washington. An official statement says his replacement is not connected to the British American war talks underway here. Embassy counselor Andrei A Gromyko named as new chargé d affaires remains the focal point of the maneuver.
Allied North Africa headquarters reports a new front line surgery method used by U S Seventh Army during the Bicullan campaign. Medical teams moved up within range of enemy guns to treat the wounded on dusty mountain roads under shellfire, creating faster care and saving many lives. The system cut evacuation shock and kept care near the front, with surgeons operating within minutes of injury.
The German high command admitted loss of Kharkov in south Russia, signaling a broad withdrawal tactic amid Russian counterattacks north and south. Russian broadcasts claim Kharkov recaptured, with Stal ingrad-style flank attacks aiding the push toward Orel and Belgorod, while German reports describe it as a planned evacuation.
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