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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1942
Page
1
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Local Board No 2 Union City announces January quota underway with One hundred eighty-two called for final physicals and induction. Corry and Waterford and Erie area youths listed for January call, including John Kutelowech Donald Patterson Charles North and many others from Union City Waterford Edinboro and surrounding districts.
Associated Press reports that Prefeh Somaliland in Kool Africa aligned with the Fighting French and joined the Allies. Brig. Gen. Dupont acting governor and M. Chancel signed the accord with Maj. Gen. Fawkes, British commander in Ethiopia, signaling broader Allied alignment in North Africa.
Fire raged through barracks at the Shenango depot destroying a building slated for use next week. Fire units from Greenville, Sharon, Sharpsville, Hickory and Youngstown fought the flames. cause under study. Major W C Sale noted the threat from wind. No occupants reported in the building. construction began last July.
Creeks overflowed in meadowlands south of East Columbus avenue and flats east of the city as heavy rains and thaw continued. Monongahela and Allegheny rivers rose rapidly, with crest forecast tonight well under flood stage. Franklin and Oil City saw a four foot rise. Johnstown reported Conemaugh rising but not near flood level. Temperatures remained mild with more rain expected.
In Girard, Richard Luther, 16, died from injuries after a car crash on Christmas Day. His sister Thelma Luther, 18, also died in the same wreck three miles west of Girard. Barbars Babinger, 17, of Girard, survived with unspecified injuries.
War Department reports Allied forces pulled back six miles northeast of Medjez el Bab after inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. Other items note a $300 teacher pay proposal in Pennsylvania, Kesselring reassigned from air command to a Russian front, and new U.S. officers and Allied air activity in North Africa and Burma.
Senator Vandenberg of Michigan forecasts a reduced flow of government questionnaires and orders in 1943 as Byrd committee reforms gain traction. He credits a Budget Bureau clearance order issued after Byrd led investigations into non-essential federal expenditures, aiming to ease public burden.
Berlin broadcasts label Wallace postwar world council as a malicious echo of Wilson and a bid for United States control of global life. In Washington, lawmakers worry the proposal could be a trial balloon for Roosevelt’s New Deal diplomacy. Wallace argues nations must disarm, rebuild psychology, and prevent economic warfare while seeking an international court to enforce peace.
British forces under General Archibald Wavell report advance into Burma from India reaching near Rathedaung, 26 miles from Alyal, after a 475 mile push through coastal swamps. Patrol clashes with Japanese near Rathedsune on December 27, with the enemy retreating after brief fire.
The Treasury billing for December 26 lists receipts of 69 million 352 thousand 536 dollars and 07 cents, expenditures of 382 million 295 thousand 877 dollars and 18 cents, a net balance of 209 million 785 thousand 1 01 dollars 95 cents, total debt 310 billion 39 million 088 thousand 242 dollars 70 cents, and an increase over the prior period of 214 million 859 thousand 193 dollars 99 cents.
Avanutawud Press reports renewed assault actions around Tunis and Bou Saada fronts. Allied forces clash with Axis units along the Medjerda and Teboulba roads as Montgomery’s Eighth Army maintains pressure. British communique notes RAF bombings of Tunis and La Goulette with fires near a rail yard.
Allied reports say Japanese submarines shelled Allied positions near Buna New Guinea for five hours as Allied and Australian troops held a fierce defense. American forces drove a wedge into the Japanese line along the Ratto Wing Coastal strip while B-24 bombers hit targets at Rabaul and Gustavia airfield.
In Clearfield Pennsylvania two young ex convicts were charged with burglary and theft of over $2,000. District Attorney Edward Kelty announced the arrests, naming Joseph Denin, 26, and Roman Audrom, 20, of Buck Run Indians County as suspects for taking safes from business places since late September.
Philadelphia reports the FBI charged two Wilmington men Charles Mills 27 and Charles Witsil 22 with attempting to rob the Denver National Bank in July. Mills was captured after an eight hour chase with two shootings. Witsil was taken into custody in Wilmington. Bail set at 25,000. Mills held on a firearms act violation.
Secretary of the Navy Knox said the U S battleship struck a reef in the war but was repaired long ago He did not specify location or details He discussed casualty list publication policy and noted Hawaii civil control steps after Pearl Harbor as final arrangements near announcement
Chicago dispatch reports FBI Chief J Edgar Hoover announced the capture or death tolls in the Iliinois Stateville escape gang case. Rog er Touhy Basil Banghart and Ed ward Darlak were taken in a North Side apartment after a gun battle. Five others were arrested later in Minneapolis and Chicago. Hoovers team recovered cash and weapons at the scene.
The Philadelphia Record reports Governor-elect Edward Martin will appoint Claude Henry Bennett, hotel company president, as chairman of the Pennsylvania State Liquor Control Board. The Philadelphia Restaurant Liquor Licenses Association asks legislators to investigate the board upon the next session, citing a shortage of low-price liquors during pre-Christmas buying season. The Record also notes Jay Bennett will succeed Gelder after Martin’s inauguration on January 19, and W. Worrel Waser will be replaced.
General offensive moves rapidly from Ukraine into the Caucasus threatening key rail hubs. Main enemy base under pressure as fast moving operations extend the frontline.
Soviet forces drive toward Rostov from three directions as German defenses on the Middle Don bend tighten. Kyiv reports say Kotelniki and Millerovo areas near Rostov face heavy pressure with Soviet columns advancing 37 to 58 miles, threatening a second ring around the German lines.
Harrisburg Pa December ceremony wills christen Liberty ship as the Anareyn Gregg Curtin with Governor Gulls and officials present. State salvage committee chair Frank F Fish oversees salience while local dignitaries including Daniel Dobbine and Hazzard Perry are noted for contributions to the project.
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