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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1942
Page
1
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National Democratic leaders convened a surprise Midwest and South session in Omaha to forge a united front amid third party threats. James O Quigley said Eugene Casey and Oscar R Gwing would attend, stressing state leaders would decide. Alabama Governor Dixon warned of a growing split and a possible Southern Democratic party. Woodring criticized the New Deal, predicting a liberal party could emerge with Willkie. In Philadelphia, 36 Penn students faced a mild gastro illness with unclear cause.
A lengthy report details indictments by the grand jury including Floyd Goodwill and brothers George and Russell. It covers an assault on James Simonton, hospital care, and expected trial in Mayville. Also included are war dispatches from North Africa with Allied and Axis forces in mud and mountain fighting near Tunis and Tebourba, mentioning Eisenhower, Rommel, and reinforcements as casualties rise.
The Corry chapter of the Red Cross announces its Home Service Department under Mrs. Dallas Smiley. It serves as a link between service members and families, aiding in emergencies such as sickness or dental care. Parents and relatives are urged to contact Mrs. Smiley or chapter secretary Mrs. Thomas Giblin for assistance in reaching sons in the armed forces.
Soviet dispatches report a fresh Don river clash west of Stalingrad as German forces mount repeated assaults on the east bank. Front lines say the Red Army repulsed attacks while claiming heavy enemy losses and 193 Allied aircraft destroyed in four days. West of Moscow the battlefront shifts as Soviet troops push toward Beliy after crossing the Osliya line, with DNB noting German positions near Raney and Stalingrad.
Washington dispatch reports the 1943 congressional budget plan from Rep. Cannon chairing the House Appropriations Committee. He vows strict retrenchment on non military spending and to keep a tight rein on all department costs while avoiding harm to war materiel funding. Republican leaders promise a push to cut non military expenditures and curb bureaucratic power.
Washington December 12 The Navy Department announced 1013 new casualties across Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard from November 16 to December 12 bringing total reported to next of kin since Pearl Harbor to 18838. Of the new casualties 646 died 650 wounded and 407 missing, some listed as missing may later be accounted for as safe. Garfield's son dies in Massachusetts former Williams College president Harry A Garfield 19 died today in Williamstownborn in Hiram Ohio. he led Williams College from 1888 for 20 years.
Reuters reported a Rome relay that General Montgomery and General Anderson held a North Africa meeting, suggesting concerted Allied action. Also noted: Ireland, Greece, and naval actions were summarized with conflicting claims about sinkings and supply routes amidst wartime reports.
Washington report shows a record pace in selling government securities during the early days of the December Victory Loan drive with $6,000,000,000 in securities sold in 11 days. Treasury Secretary Morgenthau said the drive’s success seemed assured and that the treasury would close major issues on December 23, potentially enabling a moratorium on further Treasury financings until spring despite rising war costs.
Washington reports the former liner President Coolidge operating as an Army transport with about 4,000 troops hit a mine but casualties were kept to four due to prompt and efficient rescue efforts. The Navy announced this today citing quick response and minimized losses in the South Pacific theater.
Eleven workers from Aer Supply Mig Co faced grand jury action following a November 25 assault incident at the plant. Four counts per man were filed, with arraignments set for Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Some charges were withdrawn or reduced, and several workers were released pending further proceedings. Alderman Kiliczewski stated that settlement efforts failed to avert the grand jury indictment.
Ottawa reports a tiny Ga hedian corvette rescued 195 survivors from a torpedoed Canadian merchant ship in the Western Atlantic. 59 passengers including 38 women and 14 children, plus 136 crew, crowded the Morden amid shortages. Oldest survivor a grandmother. Identity of ship withheld.
Washington December 12 The Office of Price Administration announces criminal charges filed against 60 landlords for violating rent regulations. The first actions under the emergency price control act enforcement target both large and small owners as enforcement ramps up nationwide.
Allied communique from Australia reports desperate Japanese efforts to break out from a trap in the Bima area of New Guinea. With Gona in Allied hands, Japanese forces were pressed back by heavy artillery and counterattacks repeatedly repulsed. Allied air forces bombed supply dumps between Gona and Sanananda as the Buna airfield area endured American bombing.
The Golden Rule Club relocates to the Municipal building and announces a January 11 meeting with a housewarming in conjunction with a regular session. President Richard Rossbacher says war effort offices will coordinate volunteer activity and central headquarters will log all records, with officer elections slated for February and possible January changes under consideration. Visitors Ola Young Ziella McElroy and Alberta McElroy are noted.
Allied air raids struck Naples and Turin, with RAF forces pounding northern Italy and U S bombers targeting Naples sparks across the waterfront and shipyards. Italian reports admit damage at Naples while claiming slight Turin damage and noting casualties and prisoner claims. British raids on Eindhoven and Alpine flights accompanied the strikes, with transports shot down and Swiss incendiary attacks near the border.
Britain and Canada plan to release Nazi and Italian prisoners of war, three days before the Swiss mediated date. The British foreign office said the Swiss note was received, while Canada signaled an action but details were not yet published. Berlin radio claimed the Swiss note received sympathetic consideration.
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