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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1942
Page
1
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The local board recommended prosecution for six individuals and two companies after a May review of civilian defense blackout violations during a 25 minute test. Cases include F Ames Co and Corry Auto Supply, where lights and behavior during the blackout were cited. New rules tighten flashlight use, blue red cellophane visibility, brake lights, and S insignia checks. traffic speed limited during blackout periods.
DeWitt MacKenzie portrays a pivotal wartime moment as Nazi efforts in the Caucasus strain German resources while the Red Army faces danger. He argues Hitler must be halted before morale and Allied progress collapse, to secure victory against Japan after stopping the Nazi threat.
Corry will receive 3025 in the regular semi annual refund of liquor licenses issued during the six months ended July list of this year. Payments to 990 cities boroughs and townships throughout the state were approved today. Erie will receive 38175 North East 1400 Onion City 61000 Waterford 300 Wattsburgh 150 Union township 450.
The Corry Hospital Association board approved a Federal Works Agency plan for a one story plus basement addition adding twelve beds. The project was reduced from twenty five beds after Health Service guidance. Edward E. Hawkins reported the decision and noted attempts to revise to the full capacity were unsuccessful. Continued on Page Five.
President Roosevelt moves toward a plan to stabilize both wages and farm prices to curb living costs. He announced at a press briefing that talks with labor leaders and farm groups aim to craft measures before Labor Day, with a radio address and congressional message planned if a final decision is reached.
John A. Blatt of Blatt Bros theater chain accepts chairmanship of Corry war bond pledge drive urging every worker to contribute a portion of wages to bonds or stamps. Some progress noted. next week the campaign will be carried vigorously through plants offices and workplaces.
Several young men in Walléh county are named among fifty-five to report for armed forces induction by Local Selective Service Board No. 2. The list includes Louis Paul Komends of Corry RD 1 Colombo Jerome Eimauist of Corry 524 Wright Street Dana John Little of Corry RD 2 Mervin Ray Floss Spring Creek William Brown Woodbure RD 1 Haar Cake Arthur srl Danielson RD 5 Spring Creek Alphonse Datilis Cornish H D 1 Bear Lake Ed Wugene Dobson BD 1 Spring Creek George Wollosen RD 4 Spartansburg.
Bulletin reports Chinese counter-attackers occupy a point four and a half miles from Chuhsien and prepare to strike Chekiang provincial capital. Navy confirms Dutch vessel torpedoed in Caribbean in August.
Corry Rod and Gun Club hosts a benefit at the State Armory to aid nearby Air Observation Posts. Doors open 7 15 p.m. and play is set to begin with advance ticket sales strong. A substantial sum is anticipated from the event.
A local official declared that the Wet Department could obtain a Butler tuberculosis sanatorium if needed, noting no such request has been made to date. The remarks reflect ongoing discussions about sanatorium availability and regional health resources in FiarrisbuFs AU.
Corry plans its largest Labor Day celebration with over twenty floats, many aiming to outshine past parades. A parade followed by a City Park address by V. S. Gauthier of the International Association of Machinists will promote war bond support. Local sponsors include Corry Supply, Pennsylvania Electric, Western Auto, Ajax Tron Works, and Citizens National Bank among others.
Philadelphia August 28 The CIO Unite Automobile Aircraft and Agricultural Implement Workers Union calls for a supreme economic command to streamline the nations war effort with labor management and government sharing in the effort. Union president R J Thomas says the plan would answer workers demands for labor input in production and priorities. He attacks the War Production Board as too business dominated and accuses Daniel Nelson of lacking courage to remove corporate loyalties from national interests.
Fire swept through Phil Crishall’s clothing shop in Girard Erie County last night causing about 7 000 dollars in losses. Volunteer Douglas Bostwick suffered burned hands while fighting the blaze caused by sparks from a furnace in the basement.
Britain grieves as the Duke of Kent, youngest brother to King George VI, dies on a wartime mission when a four engined flying boat crash near Northern Scotland while transporting him to Iceland. All aboard perished including aide Michael Strutt. Surviving relatives and royal family pay tribute amid official secrecy on the accident.
Merchants forming the Golden Rule Club will gather at the Municipal building Thursday at 2 PM to vote on ending traditional Saturday hours and opening stores Friday evenings. A survey indicates broad support with some small stores opposing. representatives are urged to attend and unrepresented shops will be deemed in favor.
Erie Police Chief Roy Mong said a yellow aircraft performed multiple passes over three wards and the downtown area after the State Elks parade. Authorities investigated with CAA, noting the craft appeared to dive bomb over a six story department store and then vanished toward Lake Erie.
Funeral services were held at Morse Funeral Home in Brocton for Charles Samples 6 former resident of Corry and Clymer who died from injuries received early Saturday when Oliver Cool’s home in Brocton burned during a winter storm. Bemples a blind man, was burned attempting to escape through a second story window and later collapsed from shock. Survived by four daughters Mrs Oliver Coal Brocton Mrs Fon Buller Westfield Pa and Mrs Libby Cady Elmira and two sons Fred Samples Elmira and Russell Samples Lyons plus several grandchildren.
Rome correspondent reports Molay that current rumors in Italy claim allied concentrations of transports and warships at Gibraltar and West African ports signal preparations for a second front. The Geneva Tribune summary notes these reports as speculative.
Hundreds of Corry residents watched last night as the moon entered Earth’s shadow for five hours and thirty five minutes. It moved into the umbra around 10 p.m., turning copper red, a sight long associated with omens. The total eclipse lasted three and a half hours before returning to the penumbra.
Reports from Moscow describe German columns near Stalingrad and a major tank engagement forming as Soviet armored units move. Red Star cites heavy fighting between German forces advancing from the west and Soviet armies guarding the Volga region, with high casualties and continued attacks along the frontline while workers are conscripted to bolster defense.
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