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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1942
Page
1
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Allied officials press to curb Japanese convoys threatening Java as U S planes sink transports in Macassar Strait. Navy reports motor torpedo boats crippled a warship near Manila Bay while a 400 ton tanker Neches was sunk with 56 missing. Casualties and survivor details withheld.
Lard Beaver brooley was appointed minister of war production and Sir Andrew Rae Duncant took over as minister of supply in Britain's wartime cabinet reorganization. Col J J Liewitsa, previously secretary to aircraft production, advances to president of the board of trade.
State motor police report non resident registrations by city drivers. Twelve arrests follow checks revealing cars on out of state plates for up to five years. Offenders face fines up to ten dollars per count and costs, with costs totaling two thousand four hundred fifty dollars. The campaign will be vigorously pressed locally.
San Diego February 4 four prisoners died in a blaze tearing through coat lined padded cells in the city jail. Fire Chief Edward McLarney called it “an oven” as eleven other inmates were hospitalized for burns and smoke inhalation. Police questioned a suspect as one of two escapees remained unharmed.
British forces withdrew from Derna in Libya, retreating about 50 miles along the coast to rejoin the main column. A military commentator described a dramatic repositioning with left and right flank actions, noting the Gulf of Sirte region and Sundering desert movements near Tobruk and Benghazi.
A compilation of brief reports from Buenos Aires Washington and Asia detailing Argentina's defense measures, U S aid to China and lending plans, political notes from Harrisburg on Governor bids, U S personnel arrival in Batavia, Navy appropriation increases, Nazi measures in Amsterdam, Soviet fighting near Solonetsk, and Burma battle skirmishes along the Salween front.
Philadelphia and surrounding counties report the East's first major wartime blackout test as 80 percent perfect. Across a 3500 square mile area nine districts lose power with streetcars and traffic halted. A cat blamed for a meat market light flicker. Dr. A C Marts calls the scene in South Philadelphia and the navy yard the darkest spot observed since childhood.
War Department reports a night assault on February 3 by Japanese forces against General MacArthur’s forces on Batten peninsula near Batavia. The communique notes limited enemy air activity and that seven U.S. heavy bombers sank two Japanese transports and probably a third at Balikpapan, Borneo, on February 2.
Mr and Mrs Philip Wade of 338 Booth Center street narrowly escaped gas fumes yesterday afternoon while asleep. Mr Wade woke feeling ill and they reached fresh air before both were overcome. They were admitted to Corry hospital overnight and discharged this morning fully recovered.
Local authorities announced the February tire rationing results. Glen Group received approval to supply defense industry transportation amid a 23 truck tires, 88 tubes, 13 passenger car tires, and 11 tires monthly quota. Individual allocations went to Bot Wile Smolinski and Henry Warner, with limited shipments issued in January and a planned redistribution next month.
LeRoy Sorenson of Union City pleaded guilty to turning on lights to avoid arrest during a chase by state police near Cory. His car wrecked on a sharp Elgin curve injuring companion Miss Many Louise Holland who was hospitalized with multiple injuries. Kenneth Dirks sustained minor injuries as Sorenson faced a $100 fine and court costs.
ERIE Pa February 4 Ward Hannay 54 year old insurance agent hanged himself in the garage shortly after returning from work. Coroner W G Strable reported that Hannay's wife found the body hanging from a raster as she went to summon him to the telephone. He had told her he planned to reach the garage doors. Marietta Pa February 4 One fish scolded to death and another burned seriously today when a crane at a plant overturned and exploded.
Singapore report quotes General Wavell declaring Britain and the United States are sending great reinforcements to the southwest Pacific. He urges Allied forces not to retreat before the Japanese onslaught, comparing Singapore's defense to Tobruk and to the original British expeditionary force at Ypres. He emphasizes using time to gain reinforcements and to slow Japanese advances, preserving Asia by fighting.
Washington reports government plans to issue special sugar stamps to registered consumers under a pending rationing program. Each stamp allows 12 ounces per week per person, with family registration and stamp books for each member. Only one stamp per person may be used weekly, and stamps are to be affixed to sugar cards for retailer verification with wholesalers.
A February fire destroyed a one story four room home at Turkey City near Emlenton Venango County. Victims include Marry Elder 86 and his wife 95, four children Dun 7 Margaret 3 Donna 3 Mary 2, and niece Claise McKarns of Washington Pa. Son Ernest Elder 14 escaped through a window and is listed in serious condition at sin City Hospital. Elder worked as a coal loader at the J E Holman plant in Foxburg. Earl Garris 10, an Alum Rock Gas Company employee, also injured.
A Northwestern Pennsylvania emergency study by the PSEA district analyzes teachers salaries and living costs. The committee includes John P. Connors and Ruth aberts, with members from Meadville, Titusville, Warren, and Oil City. A meeting at the Keples hotel Meadville will set the survey scope next Monday evening February 9. The group will collect data across districts and finish the report by April 15.
The freighter San Gil, owned by United Frost Company, was torpedoed and shelled off the Maryland coast at 11:50 PM. One passenger, Stewart Winslow Condan of Rosindale MA, and 39 crew members were saved. two missing, likely killed by an engine room explosion. Four crew injured. Captain Walter W. Koon reported the submarine fired 15 shells, with most missing the target.
Artillery batteries on Singapore Island roared into action as Japanese air raids caused damage but few casualties. The general line remained unchanged despite a broader assault on the Malayan mainland and attempts to cross the Johore Strait. Official reports: 22 killed and 90 injured yesterday, two to three Japanese planes shot down over the island Sunday and Monday. Residents prepared defenses as anti aircraft crews manned guns amid ongoing bombardment. The London broadcast warned of a heavy task if Japan pressed across the strait, while Singapore’s cosmopolitan population endured raids with stoic resolve.
Washington Feb 4 The Senate discussed expanding war damage measures to include life insurance for armed forces members. Senator La Follette urged consideration of a next logical step: free life insurance up to 15000 for those in service, arguing the principle of sharing damage and restitution should extend to servicemen. The exchange noted existing government insurance options and premiums for armed forces.
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