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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1944
Page
1
Bombers Strike Tokyo Factory as B 29s Hit City
Saipan December 28 United States Superfortress bombers pounded Tokyo for about 90 minutes hitting the Nakajima factory complex at Musashino. Reports say fires spread through the plant and surrounding workshops with at least a dozen new bomb hits seen. Allied pilots claimed many enemy aircraft shot down over Honshu. The heavy raid followed earlier formations facing light anti air fire and then stronger opposition as arrivals continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saipan
Tokyo
Jong Aeroas
Musashima
Nakajimia Aircraft Company
Honshu
Okyo
Wnelustriss
Washington
Muss
Shhina
Corry Soldier Charles B Reed Killed in Action in Germany
Staff Sgt. Charles B Reed was killed in action in Germany in December while serving with an infantry unit. He had been overseas since last September, enlisted in 1941, and is survived by his wife Mrs Bima Miller Reed, infant son, parents Mr and Mrs J B Reed, and brother Roy Reed. He formerly worked at Talon unit in Mandville and Reg ioné Ordnance Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Reed
Corry
Germany
War Department
Bima Miller Reed
Mesdville
J. B. Reed
East South Street
Jin
Sut
Teo
Talon
Mandville
Regioné Ordnance Works
Fist
Roy Reed
Eller
Gertrude
Zlorsas
Dunst
War News Dispatches From Multiple Fronts
AP reports in Rome of German counterattacks in the Serbio valley area along the ThsHlax front with withdrawals by allied troops. Washington notes War Secretary Stimson calling the France news favorable but the western front situation still critical. London cites a Reich epidemic report and German use of civilian labor to fortify the Austrian frontier amid Russian advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rome
Serebio
Wulhanny
Washington
Stimson
France
Greek factions form regency move in peace bid
Greek political factions agree on forming a regency as a step toward peace amid fighting in Athens. ELAS forces withdraw from the city as Archbishop Damaskinos chairs an all party conference voting for a regency while Prime Minister Churchill narrowly survives a sniper shot near the British embassy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Athens
Adrawal
ELAS
Damaskinos
Churchill
Roosevelt
Stalin
Hye
Duture
Lkely
Attica
George Pa~pendreou
Greece
Anthony Eden
Reginald W. A. Leeper
Governor Hailey Refuses to Halt Mississippi Execution
Governor Thomas L. Hailey declines to interfere with an upcoming execution in Mississippi. The report names individuals connected to the case and notes the scheduled timing, with details about a Madison Wisconsin resident and Alabama linked parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaceson
Lied
Thomas L. Hailey
Malirite Shinmick
Madison
Wis
Maylene
Ala
Jenrold
Thomas
Boykn
Waynesboro
Shimnick and
Leemon
Atlachud
Pensacola
Two American Warships Suffer Slight Damage in Pacific Clash
In a two day naval exchange 50 miles from Mindoro and Iwo Jima, American ships took minor damage while Japanese forces lost several ships. Mindoro and Volcano Islands came under bombardment as U S and Japanese task forces traded blows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
United States
Pee Tees
Mindoro
Pilippines
China Sea
Douglas ‘MacArthur
Tokyo
Iwo Jima
Volcano Islands
Pal City
U. S
Chester W. Nimitz
Peni
Mintoro
Macarthur
Minti
Henenty
San Dose
Federal Communications Commission
Nimitz
Strategic Airforce
Pacific
New OPA Conspiracy Accusations Over Ration Stamp Changes
Representative Andresen charges the Office of Price Administration and Fred Vinson with swindling American housewives by issuing a new ration order that cancelled unused red and blue stamps. He says the War Food Administration was bypassed and cites a Agriculture Department report claiming record food production this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Price Administration
Fred Vinson
Andresen
R-Minn
Vinson
OPA
Chester Bowles
Republican
Congressional Food Study Committee
War Food Administration
Department of Agriculture
Fire destroys houses in Mt. Tray area. 21 homeless
Fire swept through the Mt. Tray area on December 28 fanned by high winds destroying or damaging three houses and two two story buildings. Twenty one persons left homeless with damage estimated around 850000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Mt. Tray Trea
Budapest Falls Reported as Soviet Push Advances
A Moscow dispatch says German held Budapest walls crumble under Russian pressure with enemy penetrations along multiple sectors. Berlin radio notes German-Hungarian forces retreating as Soviet forces press toward the city core with rising casualties and limited airlift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pres
Moscow
Budapest
Berlin
London
Risshihs
Eliy
Red Pir
Pest
Danube
Jan exams to call twenty eight men for pre induction
The Union Guy Corry district selective service board postponed its meeting due to storm conditions. About 28 men from the district are to be summoned for January pre induction examinations, with cards possibly sent by month end once the roster is published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy-Corry
Washington
Tian City
Fire destroys Kane Country Club tool house in heavy snowfall
Kane Pa December 21 Kane fire department fought five foot drifts to battle a blaze at Kane Country Club that destroyed the tool house and storage building. Firefighters shoveled a path through the snow and formed a bucket brigade to save the caretaker’s dwelling and nearby structures. Loss runs to several thousand dollars including tractors mowing machinery and two hogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AswociigNerr
Kane
Kane Country Club
Freight Train Stalled During Night Storm Delays Rerun
A Pennsylvania freight train derailed in heavy snow near Lavell’s on the Renovo division when a backing move caused the caboose and a car to leave the track. Two extra engines collided with locomotive 4297 after water stop causing heavy damage. No injuries reported. main line blocked for hours as crews worked in near whiteout conditions. The Erie bound No. 981 was delayed behind the blockage and local unloaders faced the fiercest storm of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Lavell’s
Hhat
Elle
Walter
Erie
Train Victim Not Identified Amid Mangled Remains
Fragments of clothing and the head may help identify a man killed by a fast westbound Erie freight train. Erie Railroad officials said the body was found on the locomotive of the freight train, not on Erie No. 1, with authorities at Falconer and Meadville reporting no identification yet. Authorities fear identity may be unlikely unless a missing person report from Falconer emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Falconer
Jamestown
Erie Railroad
Hout
Meadville
Chautauqua County
Treasury report shows December 6 1944 debt totals and receipts
Treasury Department position as of December 6 1944 lists receipts of 296 011 734 exbeniditiones 931 174 610 78 and total debt of 731 010 425 001 00 with a day over day increase of 19 903 196 40. The report records total obligations and debt figures for the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Washington
Treasry Department
Roosevelt orders seizure of Ward properties in seven cities
President Roosevelt announced military orders to seize Montgomery Ward facilities in Detroit Chicago Jamaica Denver Portland and San Ramon all under wartime production plans. General Byron led Army Services to take over the sites as part of government control and labor disruption fears. One plant near time could not be condoned with almost 12 000 workers affected a continued fight looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Ronkeveld
Tony
Montgomery Ward
Roosevelt
Gakke
Detroit
Chicago
Jamaics
M. Yi
Sir Paul
Denver
Portland
Orv
San Rammed
Josep W. Byron
Army
Siviston
He War Co
Montgomery
Wave Enfisal Co
Cobar ‘Board Aimetives
Wave Incressen Jd
Inion
Membershijy Elvises Mu
Byron
Sarved
Spivite
Lew Wall Avell
Ward
Ot Mie Toned
Ink Avery
WLB
Hal
Mr. Roosevelt
Main Roads Open as Snow Drifts Delay Traffic
Snow continues to drift highways across the district with six more inches falling. City streets are badly blocked though five main business routes stay open. State highway crews service two plans with a third expected. deliveries and early bus runs disrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felfon
State Highwity Department
Delio
Rouue
Union City
Bub Pry
Warrell County
Rotte
Sproveri Enroute Home After Long Army Service
A Corry soldier, Sgt. Anthony Sproveri, has served nearly 33 months with an ordnance unit in the Southwest Pacific. He reportedly sent a card and is expected to arrive soon for a furlough visit to his home, though no firm word was issued. The family says he has reached his patents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sprnyert
Anthony Sproveri
West Toast
Utte
Corry
Souths West Pacific War Zone
Allied Bombers Pound Germany in Dual Airstrikes
London reports heavy British and American bombing of Opladen near Cologne targeting rail workshops and rolling stock repair depots after a sleet storm. U S Eighth Air Force also conducted raids across Germany with strategic air force headquarters confirming new operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Associated Press
London
Americuy
Odey
Ribrand
Opladen
Cologne
U.S
Eighth Air Force
US B. Strategic Air Force
Rath
Abrh Air Boreo
Civilian goods hit as war metals cut deepen 1945
Washington reports further cuts in civilian use of copper and lead to meet rising Army needs for shells and weapons. Policy may reallocate copper and brass mill products from civilian to military use, while lead reduction affects storage batteries paint tetraethyl gasoline and other essential items. Officials say the metal stockpile has dwindled below a month of line consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Office of Civilan
WEE
War Production Board
Bastogne Garrison Relieved After Seven Day Siege
The siege of Bastogne ended as U S forces broke the German pressure and linked up with the garrison. Commanders praise stubborn defense while tanks and artillery repelled penetrations. The relief followed a seven day stand and showcased strategic highway and rail routes central to the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Bastogne
Edward D. Babt
UF. 5
Bastogne
Aurender Wilmamm
Lednard
Charlestown
Mund
Anikis
Allies Push Against German Line Near Bastogne In Major Counterattack
Allied advances threaten the German southern flank from Bastogne toward the Meuse as American tanks and infantry strike at the Meuse Meuse corridor. Reports say the width of German-held territory near Bastogne varies from less than 20 miles to about 29 miles, with German troops burning equipment and facing supply shortages amid the counterattack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastogne
Paris
Vor Rundstedt
Garrisour
Bastogny
Polume
Veslir
Bastoene
Associated Press
Huen
Marche-Manhay
Silient
Luxembours Radio Old
Liemeux
Dispatch
Hal Hoyle Sinke
Boyle
Yeekenday
Gelles
Nuits
Meuse
Germany
Luken
von Rundstedt
Bastosne
Associated
Frese
Wes Gallagher
Marshal von Riundarets
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Rosy
Nakajima Plane Works
Lovells
Reed
Reussels Radio
Reich
Hungary
Iwo Dima
Volcaro Islands
Sgt. Sproveri
Garriss
Candélara 1
Aevert
Yanks
Belgian Bulge
America
Sears
Yhiut
Whalery
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