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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1944
Page
1
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Tokyo radio told Japanese listeners that a superior enemy force has raided the Marshall Islands since Sunday morning and that fierce fighting is underway. The broadcast, recorded for domestic consumption, warned of a possible invasion while noting no Allied confirmation.
A Pan American Clipper crew marooned about 300 feet offshore from LaGuardia Airport due to high winds. After boarding at midnight, waves prevented any launch from reaching them. Airport staff provided waterproof bags with food and coffee. the flyers retrieved supplies with grappling hooks.
George Varzaly aviation radioman of Rankin Pennsylvania was credited by the navy for saving Ensign Henry P Deceker of Union New Jersey after their plane crashed at sea. Varzaly freed himself from wreckage and held the pilot above water until a Canadian freighter crew arrived. He received a letter of commendation for his actions in the Carlobest incident.
Washington Feb 1 new draft deferment rules take effect today affecting about 2 million men. The overhaul aims to cut inductions by delaying or exempting fathers and those with family obligations, while tightening medical and educational criteria. Officials anticipate a shift in early February with a rise in deferments and a slower entry of file numbers into induction.
Associated Press reports mixed Spanish views on Franco possibly breaking diplomatic ties with the Axis under pressure from the United States and Britain. A Buenos Aires diplomat predicted Spain would cut relations this week as diplomatic activity surged around Abindria, while Eden delayed a Commons statement. Franco supporters argued border Germans posed a greater threat than the United States or Britain.
Anxiety grows over 18 year old Neil Williams of North Center street who vanished after Friday work at Noel laundry with Richard Higbee. He spoke of skating and a possible Warren trip but has not been heard from since, with uncle John Oger and employer unable to explain the disappearance. police informed after a report. In other news, Horace Preston Kenney and Harry Samuel Green Jr. receive commendations for bravery aboard merchantmen during the Sicily invasion, announced by the Fourth Naval District.
Mr and Mrs Louis Lundy of East Frederick Street received official notice of their son Donald Lundy’s posthumous Purple Heart. He died November 26 in the Northy Alten Warzone. Notification dated December 29 confirmed the award. details of the injury and presentation date were not yet available.
Snowfall left roads dangerous with ice on Route 8 near the city. A Ford coach driven by J McElpsney and a Ford truck driven by Ralph Davis collided behind a Lyons trailer. no injuries. Dornhoefer, tied to a Lyons truck, was involved in a prior crash at the same location. Treasury data show January receipts at 168.56 million and total debt at 174.09 billion with a net balance of 11.65 billion.
Washington reports repeated diplomatic failures to curb Japanese atrocities leave thousands of Americans in enemy hands with little prospect for relief. Senators demand Pacific war end, while State Department releases protests and demands against Tokyo over two years. Publicity aims to pressure Japan as wartime relations deteriorate.
Washington reports from the Office of War Information show total armed forces casualties at 146,186. Army casualties reach 109,434 with 17,480 dead and 24,806 missing. Navy and Marine totals include 25,069 for Navy proper and 10,641 for Marine Corps, with dead, wounded, missing, and prisoners broken out by service.
A one story hosiery mill in Phoenixville was destroyed by a four hour blaze today. The plant, known as Troutman Hosiery, valued by the owner at 40000 dollars, was consumed with sixteen workers reported affected. The cause was not determined and the mill’s owner confirms it was destroyed.
Sharp advance from invasion zone reported as war loan totals near halfway mark. Unidentified firms in Corry and Wayne Township report strong sales led by Juanine Crowell, a high school student, with notable contributions from Rogers Structural Steel and Pennsylvania Electric Company workers. Campaign aims include house to house canvassing and veteran speaker engagements in shops and nearby communities to boost bonds.
News dispatches describe Soviet forces pressing along the Baltic front with continued pressure against Estonia’s frontier. Reports indicate heavy fighting near Kingisepp and river crossings as German units attempt to hold, while Soviet artillery and infantry push to widen the gap in the line.
Direct personal confirmation from a prisoner of war camp reports Lieut Hugh Metairy DeLury is alive and held by Germany. A wartime letter received by his parents at Marion Street states he is well and asks them to contact the Red Cross, send cigarettes, and follow proper mailing instructions to reach Stalag Luft I.
Wartime dispatches report civilians urged to evacuate coastal France zones for safer reception areas. Lisbon notes a 2,5006 Hillerite agent claim in Canary Islands and West Africa. Allied air forces report 1,450 enemy planes downed in six months in the South Pacific. German broadcasts claim Soviet advances near Lake Hemeu and Gulf of Finland with a breakthrough at the Nikopal bridgehead. Pacific base officials say the campaign to centralize Japanese air power at Rabaul is on schedule. U-boats claim January sinkings totaling 120,000 tons with other Allied losses.
Washington February 1 tax experts finalize polishing a $4815,800,000 bill that would lift the government’s annual take to about $43.5 billion. The measure, approved last night by a conference committee, faces likely passage in both houses with tweaks to excise rates on cosmetics, liquor, theater admissions, shipping, and postal services. If enacted by February 10, new rates take effect March 1 or 90 days after enactment.
Three people died and two others were hospitalized after a deadly unidentified gas pervaded three Coatesville homes. John Refford and Myrtle Refford along with Charles Johns were found dead in the Refford residence. Mrs. Cripps and Mrs. Cohen were ill but not seriously. Authorities probe source as a sweet smelling gas suspected to be explosive. Police and state investigators praised the ongoing inquiry.
Storms eased and colder weather reduced flood risk across the district. Near Corry an ice jam formed on the Brokenstraw threatening the bridge at Garland but backed-up water moved through with minimal damage. In Warren the Allegheny River fell after a high crest while ice jams in Onoville and Tidioull Creek caused concern but did not produce major losses.
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