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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1942
Page
1
Fragmentary text references individuals and addresses, mentions Erie and Warren areas, and includes scattered phrases about shipments, conservation orders, and a wartime administrative context. The readable content is too fragmentary to establish a coherent event or report.
Russian forces on the Stalingrad and central fronts hold off German counter strikes as winter tightens its grip. Despite heavy losses reported by Moscow, the Red Army advances near the Dnieper and Volga corridors while Germans struggle to resume a decisive offensive.
Internees held by French authorities in French West Africa have been released. State Department in Washington and the American embassy in London confirm the action. Radio Dakar broadcasts report that disputes between the Danish administration in Africa and Britain have been resolved. Treasury reports for December 11 show expenditures and debt levels with notable increases.
A noon civil defense drill surprised many as stores, churches, and plants emptied. Volunteers and 244 wardens evacuated locations in about twenty minutes, with 21 first aid volunteers at stations and 20 fremen reporting, while churchgoers and motorists acted under the siren. Continued on Page B6.
Berlin and London reports say Marshal Petain has agreed to Hitler’s plan to form a new French army to protect France and its colonies. The disclosure came via Laval at a press conference and notes 400000 French workers demanded for labor in Germany while public opinion in France reportedly widens the divide with Germany.
An American fighter group and RAF squadron struck at retreating German forces along the Libyan front. About 300 bombers flew dawn sorties while Kittyhawks and Spitfires dive bombed and strafed targets. The retreat line showed burning armor as engagements surged to ten major clashes by noon.
A new selective service class for registrants aged 38 to 45 was announced by the Office of War Information. The list includes 4-H registrants and other classifications such as 1A 1A-O S-A 2B 2-0 3-C 4-A 4-D and 4-F, with 4-H specifically for the 38 to 45 age group. Also reports Harold Dracebageine taking a 160 pound buck at B-point during the 1940 deer season.
Washington December 14 House Republican leaders unveiled a drastic reorganization plan targeting the Office of Price Administration and Congress itself. They seek abolition of the Watsons Youth Administration and the Farm Security Administration as initial goals. Aimed at streamlining congressional procedure, Representative Dirksen plans a resolution early next session proposing a special committee to study and suggest reforms.
The Ethiopian legation reports from Addis Ababa that Ethiopia has declared war on Germany, Japan and Italy.
A weekend blizzard hit western Pennsylvania with two to eight inches of snow and frigid temperatures from ten to fifteen degrees. Travelers faced limited visibility and road closures, but state highways reported all roads open by Sunday evening after maintenance crews work. Three Pittsburgh deaths were linked to the storm: Milford Jones drowned after slipping on a tow boat deck, Ionatz Backdlus died of exposure, and Charles Fister, 62, died removing snow.
Attorney Thomas Doyle says charges could be withdrawn if the Aero Supply plant workers are rehired after an alleged August attack. Several defendants face assault counts as two groups await court dates, with efforts to settle tied to restoring jobs while officials review Labor Board rulings and recent alderman actions.
Big formations of Allied warplanes rose over the Straits of Dover heading toward the continent. One group aimed at Calais and Cap Gris Nez on the French coast as engine roars continued for about an hour. Weather over the straits was good.
The Raymond Mtz Company distributed over 35000 to office and factory employees today. All service men employed locally who were leaving after August 1 received a full share. Former employees and those still in service as well as pensioners also shared in the distribution.
American air forces in the South Pacific continue heavy bombardment of the new Japanese air base at Mundie on New Georgia, with multiple December air strikes reported. Navy communiques note damaged destroyers and heavy shelling at Buna, while Allied forces press offensives across the Solomon Islands and northern Pacific fronts.
Allied headquarters report a German motor unit near Medra El Bab was struck by artillery and machine guns, with 289 of 300 troops killed or captured after a mine and air attack. French guerrillas reportedly derailed an entire troop train between Sfax and Sousse, clearing through military censorship.
Philadelphia reports say a shakeup in the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is imminent amid criticism of board policies and a state shortage of low priced liquors. Two members, Chairmen Pretterick Gelder and W Morrell Wagner, may be dismissed as Governor-elect Edward Masth nears taking office. Reports cite informed services and a New York attended event as context.
Disaster at a servicemen’s hostel and recreation center near St John’s left 10 dead and 102 injured during a barn dance. The wooden hall crowded with servicemen and civilians caused panic at exits as fears of American presence arose amid comparisons to a Boston fire tragedy.
Eyewitnesses described a rapid blaze that engulfed a dance hall or similar venue, with flames leaping from doors and windows as panicked patrons rushed to escape. Authorities reported 69 identified dead with many unidentified or severely burned. casualty figures included Canadian military personnel.
In a Cairo communiqué the Eighth Army reports Rommel driven from his stronghold near El Agheila and forced westward. The operation marks a major Allied advance after persistent assaults along the Tunisian front.
Allied forces repelled renewed Axis assaults on Tunisia with heavy air and ground operations. From Libyan bases, medium bombers hit Palermo and Sousse as American patrols and B 25 bombers struck Tunis waterfront docks and warehouses. The push continued Sunday with raids on Bizerte and Sousse harbors while Axis air activity remained limited. Rommel reportedly retreated west from Hl Ageila, with German forces delaying a strong counter against advancing Allied units.
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