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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1942
Page
1
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Two boulders weighing over 100 tons crushed a yellow Ohio River motor coach near Aliquippa Pennsylvania as 22 passengers died. Only three escaped with injuries. Driver Dymptro Kurapan swerved to avoid the rock, saving several behind him. Passengers named include James Burger and Martha Ly Gearing among the deceased. victims from multiple Pennsylvania towns identified as the wreckage was cleared through the night.
Floyd Goodwill 20 of New Spartansburg pleaded guilty to second degree assault after an attack on Hachlg Simonian near Plodley Linke. He received 60 days in jail and a suspended $3600 fine. Two brothers were freed earlier. The case stems from a fall arrest and prior Erie County conviction in 1989.
Harrisburg reports the Pennsylvania parole board released James and Alfred Bruno, convicted of second degree murder in the 1934 Kelayres killings. The warden at Eastern Penitentiary confirmed the brothers were freed yesterday. Their appeals followed Governor’s recommendation after state pardon hearings.
WASHINGTON December 28 The Bureau of Agricultural Economics forecast fat and oil shortages under civilian rationing due to military needs. Butter margarine and shortening would be limited to 15 percent below demand with 48 pounds per person available next year versus 61 pounds 1940-42. Coffee sugar and cheese to follow. Rembrandt painting stolen from Amsterdam gallery report cites Paris revival.
British naval forces launched a bold air assault on Japanese targets at Sabang on the northern tip of Sumatra's Dutch East Indies. Planes from HMS Thurlaston, based in the Bay of Bengal, caused large explosions and damage. Meanwhile RAF bombers and fighters attacked Akyab Burma as Allied ground forces moved toward the coastal line.
Corry teachers will be represented at the Pennsylvania State Education Association annual meeting in Harrisburg December 29 30 with J F Lowe Edwards presiding. Noted speakers include Captain G Robb Wilson and Dr Francis B Haas addressing general sessions on education for victory and our job in the Pacific.
Washington dispatch reports Representative Jeanette Rankin questions Pearl Harbor intelligence and asks why forces were surprised at Pearl Harbor. Rankin criticizes Roosevelt’s actions after the meeting with Churchill and cites war provoking communications.
Bulletin reports Allied gains on New Guinea front as MacArthur says Japanese defend prepared positions along a beach. RAF and RAP sorties attack France and Holland rail targets while Malta receives reinforcements. An earthquake in Turkey near Samsun kills about 1,000 in Erban with thousands more injured. American efforts reopen the Mediterranean show progress as a U boat threat remains. Flying Tigers pilot Major Schiel dies in a China mission returning from a reconnaissance.
Boston firemen were called to a three alarm fire at Roushan's Hall in Charlestown a five story brick block. The blaze damaged two vacant stores and caused smoke and water damage to a roller skating rink ballroom bowling alleys and law offices. The cause was undetermined and the fire department had answered over 200 alarms since Saturday night.
In Crawford County a 17 year old, Edward Wright, was shot by his step-brother Thomas Blakeslee Mi of Mount Pleasant near Tillotson. The youth died at home after Monday night distress, as authorities stated the case will go to juvenile court. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 PM at the Tillotson home with burial in Mount Pleasant cemetery.
West Main Street barber Harry Graves said he was unjustly charged with a disruption linked to a blackout. He paid a fine in police court but refused the assessment and intends to sue those responsible. Graves claims the light source was in a neighbor’s apartment and has harmed his business.
The Petroleum Administrator Tokes introduces a six zone quota system to backstop the Office of Price Administration. Suppliers will assign quotas to wholesalers and retailers, aiming to curb black market coupon use. Expect rationed gasoline and possible coupon devaluation as quotas exhaust.
Reymond Clark age 23 of West Washington street was burned at Precision Products Company while using a hedge trimmer when it caught fire. He suffered burns to the chest and both arms and neck. He was listed in fairly good condition at Corry hospital with expected early recovery.
A draft plan proposes suspending the 40 hour week and creating a new war labor board with representatives from CIO AFL Manufacturers United States Chamber of Commerce and the public to oversee labor issues. It also seeks strike prohibitions in war industries and limits on closed shops while reviving antitrust actions against unions.
Adjutant John D Morrison of the Salvation Army announced postwar Christmas funds will provide 140 dinners for needy families in the city and vicinity. Twenty seven dinners will be served at the Boston House. A Salvation Army Christmas entertainment is planned at East Washington Street hall on Thursday evening. Fifty children will be remembered with gifts and goodies.
A 21 year old suspect from Wilmington Delaware was arrested after an eight hour manhunt across Lancaster County that included two shooting episodes. Police say Charles Mills 27 of Wilmington was located in a Lancaster restaurant and arrested without resistance. Officer Batutis was injured in the chase. Local authorities recovered a revolver and $900 in the suspect s car. He is held for questioning by state police and FBI.
Soviet reports claim a major advance toward Rostov with 32 towns retaken and 29,900 prisoners captured. The Red Army says several enemy groups failed to halt the offense and a battalion of Navi infantry surrendered to the Soviets amid harsh winter fighting. Allied momentum in North Africa also cited, with Montgomery close to Tripoli and Tunis front clashes ongoing.
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