24 Dec 1943
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1943
Page
1
Babson reviews 1943 economic trends noting rising personal incomes and retail sales, with wage gains and consumer spending driving a wartime boom. He projects continued strong production and war costs near record highs, urging yearend gratitude while acknowledging civilian hardships and ongoing global conflict.
The government to take over railroad management looms as three of five operating unions reject Roosevelt s offer to referee the dispute. Nonoperating unions back away, while management and two operating unions accept a presidential reference. The move aims to avert a strike set for December 30, with wage and overtime demands under negotiation and a potential government takeover looming.
Mrs. Jesse Dooher of Spartansburg cites War Department notice that Staff Sergeant Quentin Lecker, tall gunner on a Flying Fortress, washed ashore on the coast of France nine days after his plane was shot down over Europe. He lived in Riceville Corners, attended Bloomfield High, served five years in the Army with Panama service, and re enlisted after Pearl Harbor. Surviving wife and infant son at St Marys, three sisters, two half-siblings, and two half brothers listed.
War time reports say Corry pauses tasks for the holidays as allied actions continue. RAF bombed Berlin early, starting fires noted by observers. Channel fighting and Vitebsk defense remain fierce. German capital defenses, supply routes, and coastal patrols feature in dispatches with ongoing air and ground actions across Europe.
Allied air forces continued a wide sweep against Japanese Pacific defenses, targeting warships, cargo vessels, and supply ships to hinder counterattacks. The raids extended to targets at Armwe, New Britain, and Taraya in the Gilberts, with 15 enemy planes destroyed near Wewak harbor.
President Roosevelt signed today the resolution temporarily extending the Commodity Credit Corporation and its food subsidy authority until February 17. Chinese troops advance in the Yangtze and Sangtze river areas. four-fifths of the Rice Bowl area recovered from retreating Japanese, per Chungking army spokesman. German high command says naval shore batteries shell targets at Mover Deal and Folkestone across the Channel. Berlin notes translated account used flare shells rather than rocket shells.
Two Corry youths Lieutenant Kenneth Paulson and A C George Franz graduate from advanced army schools. Paulson earned a diploma from the Air Forces advanced school of navigation at Illington Field Texas and will be commissioned as a second lieutenant at Victorville California after completing bombardier training.
City records suggest this year may end with the highest fire loss in its history as seven days remain. Fire Chief Andrew Paulson withheld final figures until the annual report is completed, noting wartime plant activity and manpower shortages drive totals higher. Brig. Gen. John M. Clarke named commanding general of Middletown Air Service Command.
The Christmas lights will glow dimly in Pennsylvania this year as power needs shift to war production. The Star of Bethlehem over Bethlehem Pa will not shine, and Santa will bring simple gifts to war workers and anxious families. Post offices report sealed envelopes and busy holiday business despite rationing and travel constraints. Many servicemen will spend the holiday away from home, while strangers open their homes for dinners to those unable to return.
Businesses expect a muted holiday as churches plan services and family gatherings. Schools and factories close, many restaurants stay shut, and retailers report a slow day with residents staying home to rest and share meals. Community observances focus on quiet celebration and offline companionship.
The state endures a severe cold snap with heavy snow in western areas near Meadville and Crawford. Roads slowed to a walk on major highways as snow piles reach two to five inches and plows are deployed. Temperatures around Pittsburgh plunge to about 10 degrees as officials urge careful driving.
In war torn America soldiers will have Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services conducted by army chaplains. An estimated 50,000 services will be held including some in foxholes or shell craters for groups of troops, with Protestant and Catholic chaplains setting up altars in ruined facilities and hospitals.
Corry hospital officials announced a substantial donation from the Corry Water Supply Company. A portion of the gift was withheld at the donors’ request and a check for 325 from L E Graham accompanied the gift. The board expressed sincere appreciation for the support to the local institution.
Snow on main highways was light with many routes opening by day’s end. Temperatures near freezing rose to around 0 degrees then climbed. frozen meters were below average and few ice incidents reported. Cleveland reports weather and a sudden death of an executive in unrelated wire company news.
President Roosevelt may name a new war head amid rumors of changes in Allied command. Reports say General Dwight D. Eisenhower could shift from the Mediterranean theater to a central post as Allied forces prepare for broadening the war. The speech at Hyde Park with Mrs Roosevelt and family marks a quiet holiday, while world leaders await decisive declarations.
A meeting of the War Bond staff is planned for next week to organize a fourth war bond drive with a quota above one million dollars. Officials discuss fundraising methods and community involvement to boost support and achieve the target as the campaign builds across districts.
Attorney General James Duff and Attorney Harry Estep agree on procedure for untangling the October 7 Mercer farm murders. The two say they will pursue every lead relentlessly as the investigation moves toward trial of William A. Morell and related suspects.
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