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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1942
Page
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War dispatch reports from Milne Bay in the Southeast Pacific as Allied forces push back Japanese units. News notes British and American actions along with Chinese advances threaten Japanese positions, highlighting strain on Axis logistics and growing Allied strength in multiple theaters.
Corry Public Schools expect a full opening Tuesday for the 1942 49 term with new staff in Senior High. Maude H Behrer from State College will teach French and Spanish, Jamies Boster will replace Howard Bubaker at Senior High, and Columbus High students transfer to the city increasing enrollments. The usual teachers meeting is set for this afternoon with sessions for Senior High, general, and elementary staffs.
The U S Department of Justice announced that a federal grand jury indicted two former War Production Board officials, Robert B. Rhoads of Indianapolis and Ralph L. Glaser of New Haven, along with three dealers, on charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States and interfere with production during the war. The indicted dealers named were Louie W. Rinerman of Chicago, Ian Frank O'Brien Jr., and Clivence J. O'Brien of Philadelphia.
Arthur Kaplan of 329 Concord Street was driven to Corry Hospital about 10:20 last night after a motor crash while returning from Cleveland. He sustained contusions and abrasions to the face head chest and right leg but is not believed to have serious injuries. Kaplan is a plant inspector at Aeyo Supply.
Week end automobile accidents in Warren area killed two people. J W Spencer of Endeavor died after his car left Route 62 between Pidhaute and Tionesta and struck a culvert headwall. Miss Helen Wonderling, 14, of Warren, died from skull fracture after a crash on Hearts Content Road six miles south of Warren.
Glenn King of Spartansburg faces a hearing before Alderman Justin Butters on an alleged Friday night attack. Police say he attempted to assault a Second Ward woman after stopping her en route to the business district, drove west on Lovell's Station road, and was arrested Saturday awaiting the alderman’s session.
A safety engineer from the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association will address Golden Rose Club members at the Rita Restaurant during the monthly dinner tonight. A large attendance is expected as the talk covers safe wiring and related practices.
Harrisburg reports the gubernatorial race kicks off with Democrats opening in Williams Grove and Auditor General Ross leading the ticket. Republicans led by General Martin plan a September 1 start at Pittsburgh with a state committee meeting to adopt a platform. Both parties warn against overconfidence as campaigns begin.
Rev H R Harris is returned to the pastorate of the Halted Brethren in Christ church in this city after the Erie Royal Conference session at Camp Findley. The stationing report shows gains, losses, and changes for the coming year, with Harris’s restoration noted as highly successful and church growth continuing under his leadership.
A. Sterl Arley, ex Junior High teacher, accepts a faculty post at Stephens College Columbia Mo. Arley led the Senior High faculty in earlier years, earned a PhD in August, and has been at State College for two years. Mrs Artley is former Dorothy Hammond of Corry.
Brane Genhein, 16, of Erie waives further hearing in involuntary manslaughter charge connected to the death of Richard Mello, 17, in a late night crash near Union City. Genhein drove the car wrecked beyond the Taiden Milk Company plant, as Mello died at Union City Hospital from chest injuries.
Foreign dispatches report Red Army tanks and artillery breaking the German line north of Rzhev and along the Volga corridor. US materials aid, while Berlin warns of a widening battle as Stalingrad fights on and Soviet bombers hit Berlin and other German targets.
Allied forces press Mediterranean operations as RAF bombers hit Axis landing fields near Matruh and Tobruk while ships and depots burn. British med fleet destroyed targets near a major Axis supply base in the Egyptian desert in a 42 minute strike. Malta defenses credited with repelling new Axis air attacks and a reported Antikythera raid was confirmed by Italian sources.
Bulletin reports a German plane dropped two bombs near the village of Rauterhorn in northeastern Teeland. One minor concussion injury noted. no fatalities among Teelanders.
Le Roy Cobb of Corry pled guilty to operating a vehicle while intoxicated in county court this morning. Judge Wiles B. Aus pronounced the sentence calling for a $100 fine and costs.
The outlawed Irish Republican Army issued a manifesto denouncing the presence of United States troops in Northern Ireland. It threatens to use any means it deems necessary to remove foreign forces, asserting responsibility for actions as British and American tensions escalate. The text condemns those who presume to use the northeast Ireland base without the Irish people’s consent.
A market price study shows many essential foods not subject to ceilings still climb. Some items like beef and poultry appear to stay under the price control influence, while overall living costs fail to soften despite government efforts.
In Havre de Grace Maryland a derailment and oil fires destroyed twenty eight cars of a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad train. Burning oil spread along the right of way causing extensive damage to trees and underbrush. American planes attacked enemy landing fields east of Matruh and dock facilities at Tobruk, with explosions and fires reported.
Harrisburg August 31 The first of 1 500 000 Pennsylvania youngsters returning to classrooms found schools prioritizing war effort training The education department estimates 50 000 of last year’s 600 000 high school pupils will be drawn into war industry labor but elementary enrollments stay near 1 000 000 After Pearl Harbor enrollments fell in many districts and Dr Franky Haag states stronger lower age demand ahead due to 18 year old labor market emphasis on aeronautics and science to prep youth for flying careers in wartime and civil aviation
From Milne Bay area in New Guinea Allied forces led by Maj. Gen. Cyril Albert Clowes and supported by U S and Australian air units smashed the Japanese invaders in a carefully laid trap. Heavy losses included tanks abandoned on the beach while some forces likely evacuated at night. The Milne Bay effort marks a significant setback near Port Moresby as Allied command reports rapid clearing of the area amid persistent jungle fighting and air support.
Chinese advances reported from Wenchang and neighboring provinces indicate momentous victories over Jugwaers, Kisngsi and Cheklane. Forces are described as gaining ground after two years of deployment, with mobilization efforts intensified.
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