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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1941
Page
1
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Berlin dispatches reveal Adolf Hitler takes direct control of all armed forces, shifting from Field Marshal Von Brauchitsch. Analysts in London and Stockholm weigh motives, suggesting feints to mislead Allies about invasions or routes through Turkey, Spain, or Gibraltar. Strong entities include Hitler, Brauchitsch, Jodl, Halder, and Berlin.
A light cabin plane crashed on a Willian Dixon farm near Butler Pennsylvania killing the 28 year old pilot James Piper of Trafford and seriously injuring his passenger Vincent Subrie of Wilburge. The crash occurred during a takeoff after a landing to adjust the motor. The passenger was rushed to a Pittsburgh hospital with possible skull fracture and facial lacerations.
Aero Supply Manufacturing Co announces a collective bargaining breakthrough with the Aero Supply Workers union. The contract provides substantial wage boosts and a new three shift, seven days operation at the Fourth Word plant, effective today. Plans call for 24 hour operation nationwide to support defense plant expansion, with a January 4 start for the new eight hour shifts.
The British forces report a bold surprise attack about 150 miles into Tripolitania, claiming heavy German and Italian losses on the ground. Rome commentators warn the battle could seal Italy’s fate as pursuit continues toward Benghazi with Axis rearguards encountered near Al Abra.
W Pint canora a noted Masonic leader in northwestern Pennsylvania will address the St John s Day banquet of Corry Indge No 205 P and A M and Columbus Royal Arch Chapter No 200. The event at the Masonic Temple on December 26 features dinner by Carry Chapter Eastern Star, with Olin W Bracken as toastmaster and music by the Cory Civic Orchestra.
Decades of fighting cloak Hong Kong as British defenders on the peaks and streets resist Japanese land assault. Reports from Tokyo via Daiichi News Agency claim stubborn resistance continues, while observers caution the colony may fall. Chinese forces reportedly engage around Shimen, seeking to relieve the garrison.
Word received Saturday says the brigade including Company A, 12th Trianmy, will be held at Indiantown Gap for Christmas and New Year. Except for one brigade, other troops at the Gap will have holiday leaves split between home for Christmas and New Year. A large celebration with trees, cards, and gift exchanges is planned at the Gap, with civic groups and relatives sending packages and gifts to the soldiers.
The Senate Board called for halting all recruiting and using selective service to build a force of 6,000,000 or more. Senator Hill urged the draft as most efficient. War Secretary Shimeon said volunteers would stop as patriotic fervor wanes. Navy seeks draft allocations while men await local selective service clearance for entry. Roosevelt and cabinet officials are pressed to issue orders to mobilize.
Festive light displays highlight the Golden Rule Club contest with a total prize pool of 830. The Whiteley residence on White Steel attracted crowds with blue-lit life size figures and cathedral-like outlines. Rev Francis J Graves Bethlehem scene on West Washington draws visitors, along with Santa and ChrIstman tree on First avenue. Numerous homes along First avenue and West Main street glow with decorations.
The Corry Lodge of Elks No 769 offers the second floor of the Hills building for Red Cross or any defense oriented organization. The resolution promises heated and lit rooms with janitor service for the war duration. The lodge also voted $100 to the Red Cross and plans to spend $1,500 more, bringing the year's total to $8,000 and the grand total in bonds to $21,000.
Axis submarines attacked off California injuring and sinking ships. The American tanker Emidio was torpedoed 20 miles north of San Francisco with two crewmen killed and five missing. five injured and 26 rescued. The tanker Agwiworld aided, escaping after eight shots fired. Captain Clark A. Farrow of Long Beach led evasive action. weather rough, vessel still afloat off Cape Mendocino. Serious injuries reported to Corry Water Supply manager M. Ray Greene.
Washington December 2 The War Department reported a fourfold rise in submarine losses due to U S and Japanese actions. Secretary Kup proclaimed that U S forces have sunk or damaged numerous enemy subs in both Atlantic and Pacific theaters, noting substantial progress despite harsh winter weather and ongoing enemy submarine activity.
Berlin reports the German high command announced a special communique that a British aircraft carrier was sunk in the Atlantic by a submarine under Captain Bigalk. The carrier reportedly sank after torpedo attack. London had no comment on the Nazi claim.
Bulletin cites offshore blasts rattling Ocean City Maryland with echoes reaching Berlin and causing window tremors. Reports note times from early evening to after 10 PM as a string of more than an hour and a half, affecting Henry Burbage’s property and nearby homes.
War Department estimates 80 000 to 100 000 Japanese troops in six to eight divisions taking part in Luzon invasion. Heavy fighting reported in Lingayen Gulf as Japan presses a landing near Agaw. American and Filipino forces resist while patrols resume elsewhere on Mindanao.
British forces form a new defensive line across the Malay Peninsula north of Singapore as heavy fighting rages with Japanese units massing for a push toward the Tooh mining center. Communiques report heavy Japanese casualties and a west coast anchor near Tojala Kangasar, about 20 miles north of Upoh and roughly 320 miles from Singapore.
Harrisburg officials moved to ease limits for defense industries, authorizing a seven day week for war materiel production and suspending the 44 hour law for women. The measure lifts night work bans and shifts timing, allowing longer hours than previous rules in emergency defense plants.
Action reported along the Lingayen Gulf coast near Lingayen two miles NW of Manila as American and Filipino forces engage thousands of Japanese troops landed from transports. Officials say Japanese forces struck in force, with estimates of 30,000 to 50,000 troops aboard up to 20 ships. exact numbers unclear.
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