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29 Dec 1944
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1944
Page
1
Fragmentary text appears to reference a unified payable finance item with unreadable details. No clear person, organization, place, date, or outcome can be determined from the legible portion.
Readable fragments show cattle listings with weights and prices such as cows and heifers. Mentions Maine market items, top bids and numbers like 008.00 and 5-10.25, plus reference to No 5 and No 4 lots and a 1923 date echo.
Germans claim a breakthrough between Lake Balaton and the Danube is checked. British planes are operating from Ungvar airfield as fighting intensifies around the capital.
Russian forces push into Budapest’s heart as house to house fighting rages. German command reports garrison defenses holding, while Soviets attack from north and east around Komárom, aiming to cut Danube routes and seize the capital. High-stakes battle nears Danubian center with troops from Tobelkin and Malikovsky converging on Komárno.
Allied air forces led by U S heavy bombers attacked Germany amid bad weather. Italian based bombers joined the assault as fighters and escort bombers pounded target areas in a broad offensive. British and American aircraft supported ground forces in a counteroffensive, with Lancasters and Halifaxes delivering thousands of tons of bombs on key centers.
Washington believes Germany will mount at least one major breakout attempt from the salient before any withdrawal. Analysts note signs of careful planning and possible diversion to deceive Allied forces, suggesting a larger offensive rather than a simple probe.
Clearing skies this morning give way to more sleet and snow tonight with colder temperatures ahead. Road conditions remain poor on main routes and many secondary roads will be hard to reach. rural carriers cannot cover all routes and mail backup grows at the Gerry office as crews focus on the hardest hit districts.
Associates Press reports Tokyo said 91 enemy planes were sighted near the Tokyo Yokohama area. Radio Tokyo claimed American aircraft circled northern Honshu after three raids over south central Honshu between 2 20 p m and 2 45 p m.
Washington reports indicate American support for Churchill and Eden in seeking a regency for Greece. Officials see Greece unwilling to accept King George again, amid ELAS-British clashes. Prospects for peace hinge on regaining stability and avoiding broader European fallout.
The Associated Press reports Montgomery Ward and Company's properties in seven cities were seized by presidential order and placed under Army control. Board Chairman Sewell J. Avery refused to recognize the action, challenging Roosevelt's authority and opting to present the case to the courts. The seizure accompanied a government move to bring War Labor Board directive disputes into the courts. Avery labeled the order a constitutional violation while remaining in his private office as officials read the action to him.
The Pitts for the SST baby born at Corry Hospital in 1940 are shown in the Tindsley Pharmacy window on the Avenue. Items include a Loy car, baby shawl, vaalite soap, various shoes, wool cap, comfort chair, crib blanket, baby food, and assorted baby goods from local shops such as Prana Furnitures, Lindsley’s, Splesman Shoe Store, Crawford, Hoxton House, Wing Will Store No.3, and Wallace.
Aero Supply Mfg announces a year end shutdown for inventory. All shifts end at midnight Saturday with restarts planned the following Wednesday. Workers in several departments will stay on to handle inventory under foreman notification before the shutdown.
Rome, Dec 29 Allied forces report a German counteroffensive in the Serchio valley near Barge stalled after four days, with the Germans retreating from Barghi and Fornaci. The central Fifth Army front south of Bologna remains quiet aside from artillery and patrol actions as Italian and Canadian units advance toward Santarcangelo and Altopascio.
City Council may authorize an emergency service for garbage collection as storm damage cripples contractor operations. Stedman reports equipment breakdowns, staff losses, and inability to reach dumps, leaving streets clogged and households and firms awaiting relief. Officials plan urgent action to avert worsening conditions.
Official word confirms CPL Frank Duma was wounded while serving in the infantry with the 15th Army on the Western Front. The Ajax Iron Works employee, inducted two years ago, was slightly wounded December 22 in Germany as the big German offensive tore through Allied lines. His parents, Mr and Mrs Steve Duma, reported the brief injury to local authorities.
Dover Army Air Field announced a crash during combat training killed two officers and two enlisted men. The mishap occurred yesterday at the air base as the medium bomber went down during practice. Officials released limited details pending further investigation.
Vice Admiral M A Mitscher, veteran naval commander, says the Japanese fleet should be "pretty well cleaned in" by next summer after victories in the Philippines and air and sea strikes across the Pacific. He notes heavy Allied pressure on Saipan and Two Jima, and predicts continued Allied air superiority and naval losses for Japan.
London reports Churchill and Eden in Britain discussing Greece while Washington notes strains over a gentlemens agreement to curb foreign quorums. Athens quotes a British three region drive against ELAS in the eastern Athens suburbs, advancing from Zappion Park toward Ardittos Hill after a prolonged bombardment.
Harrisburg reports Govier and Martin urged Pennsylvania teachers to foster a love of freedom as a new statewide salary schedule gains support. The plan would start teachers at 1600 to 1800 dollars with multiple increments reaching 2800 to 3600, shaping a broader pay rise for 87000 educators amid varied district classifications. Herman Grose was slated to become president of the Pennsylvania State Education Association, with J Willard Newton moving to vice president.
A corry CAP cadet program organized last summer mixed military and general education in fall terms. Cadets studied Morse code map reading and military subjects with Army and State Guard personnel guesting for training and inspection.
Allied reports say U S Third Army under General Patton breached the German Bastogne corridor. Troops entered Jhdenville Vilecomx and Ettelbrout and Eppat Aorf near the Sure river while London Paris dispatches note German spearheads beaten back over 10 miles.
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