06 Feb 1945
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1945
Page
1
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American First Army infantry push into German fortifications near the Siegfried Line and within 1500 yards of Gemund and 1000 yards of Schleiden. Patton’s forces widen the corridor to five miles, with the First Army controlling two Roer river dams and Sixth Army Group under Bradley pressing the western front.
London reports a large airstrike by about 2,200 American planes against Leipurg Leipzig Magdenburg and Chemnitz near the Czechoslovak border. The raid involved 1,300 Fortresses and Liberators in a 250 mile flight split into three sections targeting industry and communications across central Germany.
News record notes polio fundraising efforts fall short of the 1600 dollar target by 400. Local activities include a Bartow headquarters event raising 877 with other contributions totaling 349.26 plus additional pledges from supporters. Several volunteers and donors are urged to contribute promptly to reach the goal.
A U.S. military commission on Governors Island nears its first proceedings against William Colepaugh and Erich Gimpel, accused of espionage and sabotage after fleeing Hancock Point Maine. The seven judges will render speedy communiqués as reporters are barred from the island.
Navy and police predicted a death toll of about 40 as they surveyed the charred hulls of two tankers in New York Bay after an explosion that killed 18 and injured 121. The Springhill, carrying 120,000 barrels of high octane gasoline, rammed by an incoming vessel, ignited a blaze that spread to the Norwegian Vivi. Twenty-two are still missing and several injured remain in hospital.
Manila February 26 General Douglas MacArthur proclaimed liberation of Manila and 5000+ prisoners. Paratroopers of the 11th Airborne Division and First Cavalry plus the 37th Division forced a Pasig River break, driving Japanese from Corregidor and surrounding shores toward Manila Bay. Eight hundred POWs and 580 internees freed from Bilibid prison as Am erican forces advance. MacArthur vows more rescues and to publish names.
Associated Press reports three more Japanese admirals have been killed in detention, bringing total deaths announced since May. Meantime, U S and Allied sources describe the Kahe area raid as moderately successful. Fifth Army advances along the Herchid river Valley push toward Maudsley in Burma while Japanese resistance stiffens in Ceylon and China.
In Kane reports from Pennsylvania the unusually frozen January ground and heavy snows kept water from the thaw, limiting flooding. Slow warming will release runoff gradually from upper watershed areas, aided by recent reforestation. Veterans note forested ground moderates moisture and reduces flood risk despite frigid days.
Approximately 250 American internees held as hostages by 67 Japanese at the Santo Tomas camp in Manila were freed today after receiving safe conduct to neutral ground. They had been hostage for 34 hours as American cavalrymen seized the camp late Saturday night triggering negotiations.
City Council bills show a snow removal expense of 147.26 and total January expenditures of 12 437.86 with February 1 general fund balance at 8 601.59 after outstanding checks. The Parking Fund stands at 2 131.65 with January deposits of 447.00. Council granted Baker and Xander to operate City Cab from Liver parking lot on East Street near Center. County Commissioners favor county property sales proposal submitted by Robert Seal, eyed for Board of Education next week. Page Two continued.
Local volunteers and the State Highway Department battled through the night to clear Carter Hill area roads. Crews opened a main route to Five Points from Hire Creek, with snowbanks up to fourteen feet high and a two mile tough stretch. The Scots road route near Clymer opened narrowly, while Casey road east from Sparta highway offered limited exit toward Concord and the highway to town. Work on the second wind project continued today.
A derailed car in the east end yards of the Pennsylvania Railroad at 9:05 this morning crushed Eugene O Rockwell, 64, of Erie, killing him instantly. Conductor Rockwell, located on the south side of a hopper car, died after the impact as the locomotive moved to clear the siding. Coroner and officials investigated. no inquest planned. Rockwell’s body was taken to a local home and later to Chester for burial arrangements. Police report an amount of twenty dollars found on Rockwell for safekeeping.
London reports the so called Big Three parley is underway as leaders from Western nations discuss contested issues. The article lists names including Walt Craine and references unsettled matters near the Black Sea and border areas, noting tender conferences and regional tensions.
Report details a break in at a junior high gym locker area with stolen sports equipment and a questioned security breach. Investigators referenced property loss and a possible related incident at a nearby school building. Local authorities are reviewing surveillance and interviewing witnesses to identify suspects and recover missing items.
City officials urge immediate opening of catch basin entrances citywide as rain and warmer temps loom. Streets Department short on help, few basins opened. private citizens have opened some while others remain blocked. Citizens urged to clear entrances to prevent flooding and protect property during thaw and rain.
Soviet artillery pounded Nazi positions as reports say Soviets captured Zerlin thirty two miles from Berlin while fighting in the Frankfurt sector. German forces were cleared from the Somland peninsula amid ongoing combat reporting.
Moscow radio declared Germany is being set up for the kill as Soviet forces press on along the Oder river and advance toward Berlin and Brandenburg. The report cites heavy Soviet artillery and river crossings near Kustrin and Frankfurt, with captures of towns and a large number of German prisoners.
In New Kensington Pennsylvania, workers at Aluminum Company America idle as draft deferments trigger a strike dispute. Pals Absit 290 tube division reportedly slowed operations while management sought guidance on regulatory exemptions.
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