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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1942
Page
1
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A coroner's jury in Warren found that the Route 77 crash near Garland causing the deaths of Eugene Marshall 1 and infant David Marshall five months old resulted from reckless driving by Ley H Warner of Barnes. The inquiry heard Warner was driving west in the car that collided with the Marshalls on July 6 near Garland. Witnesses included Mrs Keppel and others. authorities will decide if charges will be filed after consulting the district attorney.
Private Wilherm Rogers of Los Angeles confessed to the rape and murder of 99 year old Camden widow Mrs Emma Evans after a quarrel in a lover's lane near the National Park military reservation. Prosecutor Charles C. Cotton reported the signed confession, witnessed by an Army chaplain and Capt. B C Rogerson, as Rogers awaited trial in Woodbury New Jersey. The victim was found August 12 near the army installation, nude and battered with her dress nearby.
The 46 000 ton battleship OWA was launched today at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Associated Press reports the vessel will be faster and farther than any ship afloat and launched months ahead of schedule. Assistant Secretary of the Navy Rald A Bard addressed the ceremony.
Allied airmen peel back calm in the western desert as both sides amass near El Alamein. British and West Allied forces ready to strike when the desert moon wanes, with Churchill pledging aid to fight as for England. Rumors say Rommel aims to push from El Alamein toward Alexandria.
Reports from Chungking say Japanese forces retreat eastward under Chinese counteroffensive around Chuhien near Cheliang, with fires burning as Japan pulls back from Sangyanti and Lishui. Chinese Central News Agency cites ongoing assaults on city streets and further withdrawals in Klongsi province.
General Andrew G. L. McNaughton, commander of Canadian forces in Britain, predicted a western European front would open with Allied armies crossing the English Channel. He stated Allied progress would move from commando actions to a broader offensive, with McNaughton among several generals named as possible Allied Commander in Chief.
Pittsburgh Aug. 27. Jonn J. Holly 24 Masontown man saw plea for commutation of an 18 month Federal sentence denied by Federal Judge R M Gibson. He said he wished to enlist or work in private industry and noted work in the penitentiary tag shop where he would complete the sentence on Sept 8.
Treasury balance as of August 25 shows receipts 1.19 billion dollars and expenditures 117.02 million. Net balance stands at 3.6099 billion with total debt 85.782 million.
AP bulletin reports U S Army planes raided the Lashio Burma base sinking two enemy fighters and probably destroying two more while all American aircraft returned safely. In London Queen Wilhelmina flew to England after visiting the United States and Canada. A merchant ship was sunk in the Caribbean Sea and three ships went down in one night. Nelson of the War Production Board reportedly withdraws priority powers from armed services offices. In Bombay six people killed as troops fired on demonstrators attempting arson.
Washington, Aug 27. A new draft bill would make 18 and 19 year olds eligible for armed service. House Rules Chairman Sabath expects Congress to approve drafting this age group, calling them among the finest fighting material. Other topics in the waning session include taxes and defense measures.
A big benefit bingo event organized by the Corry Rod and Gun Club at the State Armory last evening raised a substantial sum for Local Observation Posts. Miss Phyllis Lindsley won the $53 jackpot while Mary Hhatyszyn and Dorothy Swan shared door prizes at $25.50 each, and Hazel Faulkner took $50. Ten ten dollar and five nine dollar games were also played.
Stalingrad battles rage as central front armies slash toward the Rzhev Vyazma rail line west of Moscow. Russians report pressure around Rzhev with German withdrawals and heavy losses. Separate actions in the Caucasus push toward Mozdok and Grozny as the drive aims to shield Moscow and threaten oil regions.
Anmey Petformeat, a 60 year old Rootville resident and father of eight, died after his horses and a reaper dragged him beneath the team while he tried to adjust machinery. Witnesses Pettit and Brooks halted the horses, and he was rushed to Union Oxy Hospital where doctors described his condition as critical. The remains were sent to Spartansburg for funeral services at Rootville Church with burial in Rootville Cemetery.
Senate Finance Committee examined a Canadian style postwar rebate offering single filers up to 800 dollars and married couples up to 1000 dollars as a tax credit. The plan allows 8 percent of income for singles and 10 percent for couples with extra credit per dependent and deductions for pension funds life premiums and mortgages.
British Hurricane bombers damaged three German ships of 1500 tons each and hit a smaller vessel in a Dieppe convoy attack. The five-ship group was engaged, all RAP aircraft returned safely after the raid.
Col umbus man Prank G Madko listed as missing in action with Canadian Coast Artillery since February. Believed to have participated in the Dieppe raid on German occupied France.
Two fines were issued for blackout violations. Gerald Stapler, alleged to have smoked on a Raymond Manufacturing roof during a raid test, was fined $50 and costs. B S Morgan of 133 East Pleasant was fined $10 and costs. Mrs Mary Brigham of Cascade Street had a case continued to 6:30 p.m. Information filed against three others with hearings set for this afternoon.
American fighter pilots report success during the Milne Bay landing. Kittyhawk crews strafed enemy troops and shore positions, machine gunning barges as Allied forces established beachheads. One pilot described the action as a great time strafing the Japs on the beach.
The Navy has granted 66908 officer commissions since September 1 1940 and 95668 of these were appointments from civilian to naval reserve. In the same period there were 20632 officer promotions. The figures come to Congress in response to Senator McNary Oregon inquiries. He would not disclose why the inquiries were made.
With the 1942 49 term opening in five days two vacancies surface in the teaching staff. Miss Byelm Benoko resigns from English and French at the Senior High, Howar Brubaker from Wilcox cannot accept the post, and Miss Brooks plans to depart. The Board schedules a special session Friday at 5 to address the new openings including automotive trades at the Hotels Vocational School.
A safety engineer from the Pennsylvania Manufact Axspecilion, A. W. Sheasley, will speak at the Golden Rule Club Monday evening. The event is hosted by My Castor, with Hy Castor as chair, and will cover industrial safety and war production related concerns. The club aims to discuss Saturday night openings, Friday night operations, and new kits for boys entering the armed forces.
Jerald Volstenitt, a boy from Tittville, was struck by a loose rope dangling from a passing convoy top while riding with his father. The rope caused a broken arm as they traveled home from a Piitch Baking Company picnic in Erie.
Washington reports heavy Japanese losses in a costly assault near Milne Bay and Port Moresby as Allied air power and ships strike at invasion forces in the southeast Solomons and New Guinea. The Milne Bay area remains a focal point with Japanese attempting landings while Allied observers expect further moves toward Port Moresby.
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