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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1944

Page

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The fragmentary OCR item mentions taxes and a Minnesota location with unclear names and actions. readable bits reference the IRS and a local place, but specifics are obscured.

Russians Drive On Krivoi Rog In Major Dnieper Push Ends

MOSCOW Feb 9 - The Third Ukrainian Army pressed toward Krivoi Rog, the last German held city in the Dnieper Bend, after Nikopol fell. Russian reports say 15,000 Nazis killed and 2,000 captured as Gen Malinovsky’s forces stormed Krivoi Rog and began sweeping toward the vital metal centers feeding the German war machine.

Ty Associated Press Moscow Redio Y. Malinovsky Krivoi Rog Dnieper Nikopol Germany Krivoi Peodow Volbukchin Malinovsky Adolf Hitler Nikkopol Tnr Gomel

Victory to speed Pacific war effort, says Nimitz

Pearl Harbor reports Kwajalein captured as organized Japanese resistance ends. Allied planners say the victory will speed tempo of the war in the Pacific by shortening supply lines and shifting power to China. Admiral Nimitz notes air and ground forces will focus on China as early as possible while warning Japan cannot be defeated by sea alone.

U.S. Pacific Fleet Pearl Harbor Kwajalein Lindner Marshalls China Mapou Japan Rot Kwajalein Islands Kwajalein Atoll Marshall Chester W. Nimitz Kwajmlein Fukyo South Pacific Southwest Pacific Withslz Ts

Grew Warns Against Easy Peace With Japan

Former Ambassador Joseph C. Grew told the Senate Military Committee that a sugar coated peace offer from Japan would be dangerous and that victory in the Pacific must be complete. He warned that without continuing resolve to destroy Japan's military machine future generations would fight the war anew. He also supported administration backed legislation for national service with civilian labor draft.

Washington Joseph C. Grew Tokyo Japan Pacific Senate Military Committee Grew Secretary of State

U S Marauders Pound Atlantic Wall Again

Allied air forces launched a renewed daylight and night bombing campaign against German Atlantic Wall positions in northern France and German targets. RAF night bombers hit German and French objectives including the Rhone airways engine factory at Limoges. British and American aircraft supported the attack with Boston and Mitchell bombers, Typhoons and Hurricanes escorting as operations continued for a second straight day.

Associated Press London U. S

Move to Line Up Rayburn for 1948 VP Nomination

Washington reports an early drive to secure pre convention pledges for House Speaker Sam Rayburn of Texas as Democratic vice presidential prospects unfold. Roosevelt deflects fourth term questions, stirring talk of Rayburn backers seeking pledges to back him on the first ballot and possibly positioning for future leadership if peace follows WWII. Some believe Roosevelt could resign to head a bipartisan peace delegation, while Wallace’s fate and the Chicago convention dynamics loom large amid shifting expectations.

Associated Press Washington Sam Rayburn Texas Roosevelt Sill Roosevelt Rayburn Congress Chicago Iate Bainhead Alabama Henry Wallace Wallace San Francisco

Brand Murder Theory Absurd in Chicago Case

Patriclee Boeabody, a year old daughter of Mrs Frank Starr Williams, rejects police theory that her mother was accidentally killed in the Drake Hotel room during a struggle for a revolver. John Quinn, early arriving officer, testified at a five hour coroner's inquest that contradicted earlier Gum-Woman theories, while family members dismissed the latest staging theory as fantastical.

Associated Press Chicago Pei Patriclee Boeabody Frank Starr Williams Drake Trent John Quinn Bilinn Williams State Desortment Attache Mes Eaarr Roberh Roos

Selective Service Urges February March Inductions Increases

Harrisburg reports orders from the Army to sharply raise the number of men sent to induction stations for pre induction physicals in the first half of February and March. Specific figures were withheld, signaling possible reinforcements. Also noted are air raids on Rabaul and a Washington estimate that Japanese aircraft production has surged near 1200 planes monthly, with a shift toward defensive types.

Associated Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania Selective Service Headquarters Army Washington Pearl Harbor

Banks Prepare Tokens for New Ration Plan

Local banks National Bank of carry and Civien National Bank received preliminary supplies of red and blue tokens to be used as currency for meat and fat purchases under the OPA rationing plan. Distribution to dealers begins February 27 after a February 17 start in banking offices. retailers will exchange tokens for ration account credits, stamps, or OPA certificates.

National Bank of Carry Civien National Bank Corry OPA

Butter Reserve Battles To Hold 20 Million Pound Stock

Washington February 9 The War Food Administration fights a behind the scenes battle to keep a 20 million pound butter bank reserve for potential emergencies by the military and relief agencies. Consumer groups trade leaders push for release now while the WFA resists. Reports say government held about 730 million pounds of butter February 1 with more on the way from Argentina.

Washington War Food Administration Foreien Jease Fond Administration WFA Argentina

U S Planes Rally To Support Imperiled Bridgehead Forces

Two veterans highlight a loan drive in Corry as Gerry and other local figures push a bond total rise to 960239 dollars. Kiwanis and Rotary clubs share leadership duties, with Aero Supply staff present. Speakers describe U S air force and naval actions, detailing Mediterranean theatre experiences and shipboard service.

U.S Corry Oi Gerry al Bubley Kiwanis Club Rotary Club Ajax Aero Supply Mig Co Ronall L. Randall Cpl Charles Webster Kiwanis Witnss Uconn Charles Woebolly Brieny United States Australis India Deshant Randall V U. S. Air Forces

State Defense Council Enforces Blackout Across Counties

Harrisburg officials debate authority over air-raid drills and penalties. Attorney General Juris Duit vouches for the State Defense Council to compel compliance with air precaution rules. Waynesboro defense council signals future cooperation under Army drill schedule, yet the ruling's broad statewide scope remains significant.

Associated Press Harrisburg Janes H. Duit Execuive Ralph Coype Hutchison Waynesboro Counci Mittehisol Vownell of Defense Sou Mindamis Council of Defense Dnna of Defense Third Service Command US. Army SQ Ang Eltmen Perce Aldefian Wate Council Pilen

Subsidies Debated as Inflation Aid in Washington

Washington February 9 Senator Bankhead Democrat of Alabama argued against Senate tax subsidy payments claimed to curb inflation. He said government subsidies boost consumer purchasing power, widen the inflationary gap, swell the national debt, and prolong wartime price pressures while supporting a subsidy program beyond June 30.

Associated Press Washington Bankhead D-Alg Sgmie Purl Low

Treasury Report Washington February Figures

Treasury figures show receipts 268 400 522 52. expenditures 393 276 273 49. net balance 17 906 208 5A074 and total debt 9 579 180 79. Increase over previous year 3995 105 077 99. The numbers appear garbled but indicate a federal balance sheet update for February.

Treasury Report Washington Treasury

School Board Completes New Regulations

Members of the Board of Ehues Hin Taye near completion of preliminary approval and revision of board and district work regulations. A formal adoption is expected at Monday's meeting with a committee from the board having finalized the draft. The rules will guide board procedures and govern district employees including administrators, teachers, and staff. A public outline of policy may be released after adoption.

Ehues

New Scandal Brews as Subpoenas Target WMCA Ties

Three former federal officials faced subpoenas before a congressional committee investigating the FCC. Edward Noble, once an assistant to Harry Hopkins, is to be summoned soon over his WMCA stake purchased in 1940. Noble’s deal, reportedly greased from the White House, links to the hearings.

Washington Tech Congressional New York WMCA Cormerre Edward Noble Harry Hopkins Commerce Eugene L. Gamay House Adorate Communications Commission FCC Noble Blve Donald Flamm White House

Roosevelt Won't Deny He'll Run for Fourth Term

Adsoehited Press reports President Roosevelt dodged a direct answer on a fourth term during a Tuesday press conference. He offered a stock reply with no new news, a familiar tactic that left the question open to speculation among politicians and the public.

Roosevelt Washington Feu Dent Roosevelt Amon Pha Ik Ughin

Congress plans to streamline income taxes

Washington reports Senate finance chair George proposes joint action to simplify the internal revenue system. About 30 million of 50 million taxpayers could skip filing by having final tax obligations taken as withholdings on wages. Republicans push for reforms including one tax base, simplified returns, and post year amendments.

Associated Press Washington George D-Ga Senate Finance Committee Senate House Ways and Means Committee Chaitin Boughton NCI Means Dibhoets Rep Carlson Phish

Allied air blitz as Anzio forces face growing pressure

Allied airmen launched a heavy strike against Nazi positions near Anzio as combat intensified. Algiers headquarters reported 12-hour operations with multiple sorties targeting German troops entrenched along the front.

Associated Press Algiers Anzio Sehmauods Wy Telus Aled Aled Pines

Allied Commanders Held Responsible for Anzio Reverses

London February reports blame Allied commanders for the Anzio beachhead failure to exploit early gains. The article notes joint responsibility of Generals Clark Alexander and Wilson, while widespread Allied bombardment targets rail yards, airfields, and shipping. Warships and bombers assist operations as tanks and troops face German resistance and attrition. Continued in another page.

Anzio Wes Gallagher London Brest Rome Tashocama Ureakles Germany Bth Mark W. Clark Harold Alexander Henry Maitland Wilson Cisterm Siena Formis Gulf of Gutea Verona Prato Tarquing Viterbo Coset Corsmansique

Harrisburg to Refund Birth Certificate Fees

In Harrisburg Pennsylvanias vital statistics law from 1942, a $2.50 filing fee for delayed birth certificates was removed. A $2.80 levy remains under debate as officials seek clarity amid ongoing legislative and department discussions about fee restructuring.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Justice Department Bureau of Vital Ate Tiotios

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