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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1942
Page
1
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In a broad wartime report, Allied forces push to curb Japanese grip in New Guinea as Milne Bay provides a focal point. Naval and air actions around Tulagi and Buna reduce Japanese strength, with Allied losses minimal and a carrier and transport among enemy assets said destroyed.
Chinese dispatches report forces reconquering the major air field outside Chuhsien in western Cheklang, a key base from which Japan could be bombed. Chinese columns entered the city at dawn, and the air field fell under Chinese control shortly after. Earlier, Japanese efforts to destroy the field were noted as preparation for a retest from this strategic base they held since late May.
Robert R. Wilkes, 82, longtime criminal court reporter for the New York World, died last night at his Erie home. He served 40 years before retiring in 1931 and was known for his decades covering the courts.
Richard Mella age 17 of Erie died from a crushed chest and other injuries when a stolen car crashed on West High Street east of Union City about 11 30 pm. His companion Pratie Gehrlein 46 escaped injury. The crowd of onlookers and the driver John Tyndall of Union City were involved as the car overturned after leaving the highway near the Borden Mill plant. The car was believed traveling at high speed when it struck the crossing. Mella and Gehrlein were hitchhikers who visited Union City earlier and knew Tyndall who frequented Walden Street. Continued on Page Four.
Three more alleged violators of last week's blackout were fined in Alderman Gordon's court Thursday afternoon. Paul Abbott received another $50 fine for smoking on the roof of the Raymond plant during the blackout. Settlements were arranged for Monday. Fines of 10 and costs were levied against N. F. Ames Company and Corry Auto Supply Company. A light left burning at the Ames plant damaged a battery charger at the Auto Supply Store. A hearing for Mrs. Mary Brigham on Cascade street is set for 7:30 this evening.
The Clymer Central school announces the faculty for 1942 43 with Wesley Miller as principal and Hubert Brown as vice principal and commercial teacher. Departments include science and mathematics, agriculture, history, art, librarian, homemaking, English and music. Rural districts assign French Creek Cutting Durkey Ville Findley Lake teachers. School begins September 1 1942 with a brief 8 am faculty meeting in room 20 and bus routes and schedules similar to last year.
Business activity in the Pittsburgh district rose to 144.2 percent of the 1923-35 average for the Werle period ending August 22, the University of Pittsburgh reports. The weekly gain reflects stronger department store sales and higher electric current sales.
President Roosevelt said a meatless day could be adopted weekly to free 30 or 40 cargo ships now used to carry meat. He noted the exact timing depends on transportation studies and did not set a date for public acceptance.
Seventy eight cases are listed for presentation to the grand jury in Corry's September term calendar. Leading the list is the murder case against Joseph R. Scott, steward at the Allied Trades Club at Lake Pleasant, with possible plead of guilty to manslaughter. Corry residents LeRoy Cobb Joe Amoroso and W A Glass appear in related actions. Many Erie war on crime cases are also slated for consideration in Erie next week.
STATE COLLEGE Aug 28 Two hundred one seniors were graduated last night in State College at the first summer commencement in the school's history. President Ralph D Heisel said the class contributed 93000 man days to the armed forces and war factories through the wartime accelerated program and Penn State would contribute 235000 man days before year’s end. The ceremony, ordinarily held next January, awarded 117 bachelor degrees in arts and sciences with four advanced degrees.
Russian dispatches said Nazi forces advancing from the Ukraine toward Stalingrad were blocked by Red Army infantry. The battle around Stalingrad grew grave as German spearheads pressed from the rear and bombers attacked the city while a parachute unit behind lines was reportedly wiped out. The fighting also shifted to Caucasus passes as the Russians mounted counter moves.
Eugene Miller, 15, of South Genter street Morty, suffered a fractured left leg when his bicycle collided with a car driven west on South Street by Mrs Lins Moynsham near Pine Alley. He was taken to Spencer hospital by neighbors. Miller is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Miller of South Center street.
Warren Pa Aug 26 Police and volunteers combed woods near Bethelfield for Alfred Mertzel eight year old from Warren missing since berry picking yesterday afternoon.
London dispatch reports twin RAF raids on Kassel in Germany and the Baltic port of Gdynia in former Poland. About 600 aircraft reportedly struck Kassel while 2 German fighters were downed in night sweeps over France. Fighter patrols and bomber escorts pressed across the Channel and toward France amid talk of possible sea clash near the North Sea and Kattegat.
The board will act this afternoon on three teaching vacancies as Supt. Ralph B. Dewey announces posts will be filled by regular or substitute instructors by Tuesday. Special session at 5 o clock to address resignations from Evelyn Broots and Howard Brubaker. Authority anticipates automatics teacher appointment at Hatch Vocalianst School and vaccination certificates required for entrance.
President Roosevelt outlined a flexible inflation program contrasting with strict farm price and wage stabilization. He advocated keeping farm prices and wages tied to the cost of living and discussed accords with Price Administrator Henderson. He declined to reveal questions posed to the Justice Department and noted talks with CTO head Philip Murray and AFL President William Green, saying leaders broadly agree on objectives.
Harrisburg August 28 at least 15 Pennsylvania counties are involved in payroll padding charges and face immediate dismissal. Governor James secretary J Paul Pedigo commented on John P Boland Philadelphia register of wills discharging 44 inheritance tax division employees. Auditor General F Clair Ross claimed their appointments were necessary.
Corry merchants split 18 to 18 on changing Friday closings to Saturday evenings. The group agreed a three fourths majority was needed and to conduct another survey and poll the merchants for a wider participation in the referendum. A further meeting is planned in a few weeks.
New procedures at the State Reception Center allow draft boards to fill up to ten percent of quotas with registrants who have little or no education. Pennsylvania inductees in the lowest literacy class are under five percent, below the national seven percent average. Officers note many in this group can read and perform basic math and may take jobs to relieve combat duties. Some are sent to special training units for military education, drilling, and trades.
Two youths aged 12 and 14 were arrested on charges of contributing to the delinquency of minors following a case where two Fourth Watch boys were found intoxicated. They face hearings before Alderman George H. Gordon this afternoon. The boys were taken into custody after town police locked them up for the night.
Miss Ruth Strauss of Lumberville Pa and Samuel DiGregorio of Oreland Pa were indicted for stealing and selling gasoline ration books. Strauss allegedly took 30 books and handed them to DiGregorio who sold them for 2.50 to 20 dollars each.
David Watkins 17 of Wattsburg was one of five youths who escaped White Hill Industrial School. Four were recaptured quickly. James Robinson 18 of Homestead remained at large. Others named were Frank Mortis John Jackson and John Hughes. Authorities described the escape through a steam tunnel to the power plant and yard, marking the institution’s second escape in a week.
Sherri Roy Chadwick of Chautauqua County said a 8%-year-old man who claimed to be a North Carolina prison fugitive attacked a 42-year-old Dunkirk girl near Sheridan. The man, Lindsay B. Dillon, 82, Greensboro, N C, said he had served four months of an eight year robbery sentence before escaping. He was held for investigation after the girl screamed and the assailant was caught in a Sheridan cornfield. No charges were placed yet.
Three American airmen who died heroically in the southwest Pacific were honored by General Douglas MacArthur. First Lieut. Christian Thinken Herron of Pittsburgh was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross posthumously. First Lieut. Arden Moré Rullion of Shreveport, Louisiana, received the Distinguished Flying Cross posthumously. Master Sergeant Ray A. Oliver was likewise recognized for his service.
An authoritative statement from European theater command says Spitfires conducted sorties over France this afternoon. The mission involved reconnaissance and escort tasks as U S fliers supported operations from bases in the London area.
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