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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1942

Page

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Fragmentary OCR notes describe an address and fines at 1088 on North Street. Details are incomplete, with unclear names and actions.

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Sat 5 Tw Maret Don tary V1T 24 public

Public notice fragment shows a mixed date and code labeled as Don tary. Details are sparse but imply a session or event tagged with V1T 24. No clear names, places, or organizations are readable from the fragment.

Angling notes hint at a broader activity shift

Fragmentary lines suggest changes in recreational fishing or angling groups. Readable items mention activity shifts, possible events, and local interests. Names or dates are unclear, but the fragment implies renewed focus on angling as a participation activity.

Insurance license controversy ends for Myers at Gerry High

The Board of Education will take no further action on William W. Myers's insurance license case. State officials say renewal hinges on employer affidavit. without it, he cannot continue selling insurance while employed. Reports say he may take leave or resign, but no statement has been made.

Board of Education William W. Myers Gerry C. Bates Harrisburg Lcensing MY Myers Myers Corry’ Underwriters Association H- J. Sheen Edwin J. Lewis Austin H. Johnson

Japanese Police Officials Posed as Priests Held as Spies

Federal agents raided Nipponese colonies near Salinas. Two high Japanese police officials, including a former Tokyo police chief posing as a Buddhist priest, were among those seized with three priests and a laundry proprietor. Authorities counted 46 locations searched, 20 Japanese rounded up, and seizures including firearms, radios, explosives, amplifiers, cameras, and ammunition.

Salinas Colu Tokyo Koyo Tama-nah Yaichi Takalayashi Japan Emperor Hirohito Anyenteumn Takataushi Fort Ord

Admiral Hart Is Relieved As Pacific Naval Chief

The Navy announced that Admiral Thomas Hart was relieved as chief of Allied naval forces in the western Pacific. Vice Admiral C. B. Helfrich of the Royal Netherlands Navy was named his successor. Hart, 64, requested relief for health reasons. no illness details were released. Hart previously commanded the US Asiatic Fleet and then the combined forces in the American British Dutch Australian area after a February 7 reorganization.

Associated Press Washington Navy Thomas ©. Hart Western Pacific C. B. I. Helfrich Royal Netherns Navy Ihe Navy Hart United States William A. Glassford Southwest Pacific Herbert F. Leary

French Supplying Nazis to Libya Details Revealed

London report via Associated Press states France sent supplies to German forces in Libya during December and January, including 5,600 tons of gasoline and aviation fuel. A ministry official said nearly 2,000 trucks and private cars left France in 1941, and Rommel's forces received 12,000 tons in a three month span, enough to feed ten divisions.

London France Libya Ministry of Economic Warfare Eid Erwst Rommel

Award to US Private Who Warned in Vain

Washington February 11 1942 The soldier Joseph Lockard from Williamsport Pennsylvania is awarded the Distinguished Service Medal promoted from private to sergeant and designated to attend officers candidate school at Fort Monmouth New Jersey He warned of unseen planes before Pearl Harbor but his alert was not heeded The Roberts report notes his alert ended in a missed alarm and a judged failure of a junior duty officer to sound it

Associated Press Washington Pearl Harbor Army Joseph L. Lovkard Williamsport War Department Lockard Bawail Justice Roberts Fort Monmouth N. J Roberts

Rationing Retreads to Start Feb 19 Says Price Chief

Washington February 11 Price Administrator Leon Henderson announced that rationing of retreaded and recapped tires would begin February 19. He said it was probable that there will be ten crude rubber available for retreading, except for a small number of vehicles already eligible to obtain new tires.

Washington Leon Henderson

German Lines Stiffen Against Reds Frontwide

London says German defenses are stiffening along the 1200 mile front as winter wanes and fighting grows more violent. Soviet dispatches claim Red offensives continue with village and fortification gains, while Leningrad breakout efforts are repulsed per high command. In North Africa, German recon forces push back, and Moscow notes disrupted invasion lines. Turkish source hints diversion of Allied aid via Istanbul.

Associated Press Adolf Hitler London Fed Ukraine Hitler Leningrad Moscow Naussik Red Army Turkey Istanbul

Vichy Moves Against Jews in Occupied France

German authorities in Vichy announced a sweeping anti Jewish order restricting all Jews in occupied France to stay indoors from 10 p m to 4 a m and forbidding changes of residence. Violations could carry internment in concentration camps imprisonment or fines. The measure was to take immediate effect.

Vichy Fev Ocoupied France Otto, von Stuelpnegle Brance

City Council to consider 30000 bond for fire and street gear

City officials plan a Monday meeting to approve a 30000 municipal bond issue to finance new fire and street department equipment and to refund warrants and old obligations. The plan includes purchasing a 5000 gallon 150 horsepower fire pumper for the Second Ward station and inviting multiple bids from equipment makers as part of the debt refinance.

Stanley H. Nichols Walter H. Scott U. S Second Ward

Rogers Structural Steel wins Titusville plant expansion contract

Rogers Structural Steel Company awarded the contract to build an 81 by 500 feet addition to Titusville Iron Works at Titusville. The one story all steel plant will house heat treating and forging facilities for ordnance work and will be erected between Perry and Monroe streets opposite the current plant. Ground breaking set for Friday with rapid completion planned. The project, estimated around a quarter of a million dollars, represents one of the largest awards for the Rogers company and will keep a sizable force employed.

Rogers Structural Steel Company Titusville Iron Works Titusville Irom Titusville Perry Monroe Streets Iron Works Rovers Structural Steel Company

Kidnaping Case Before Grand Jury In Erie

William Myers of Erie and Edward Green of near Clymer face kidnapping charges. The case, linked to abducting an exile on South Street in December, was expected to be presented to the Erie grand jury. District attorney officials indicated it likely opened, but no formal return had been filed by afternoon.

Ayaianie William Myers Erie Edward Green Near Clymer South Street Elud Tate

New Drive Indicated as Action Slows in Philippines

Washington reports movement by enemy troops suggesting an early resumption of a large attack on Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s forces in the Philippines. Intermittent artillery exchanges occur at Manila Bay’s entrance and Cavite shore while six of seven enemy planes are shot down by American fighters over Cavite.

Associated Press Washington Douglas MacArthur Philippines War Department Bataan Manila Bay Cavite Bay Department Philippine Pacific Pearl Harbor Singapore Batein MacArthur Roosevelt United Nations Wis Allis Karelian Mach ‘Arthur

Landis Takes LaGuardia Job In Civilian Defense

President Roosevelt announced LaGuardia will quit as head of the civilian defense setup and James M. Landis, Harvard Law dean, will take his place. Mrs Roosevelt, her aide, has been invited by Senator Jaqult Loo to step aside, while Senator Butler urged immediate removal to let the work proceed.

Aoy Associatnuss Washington LaGuardia Roosevelt Jaqult Loo OCD James M. Landis Harvard Jaw al- Tester New York Butler Neb Themelves

House Group Charges Huge War Profiteering

A congressional committee charged large profits and abusive commissions in defense contracts. The report cites Remington Arms of Bridgeport and subcontracts channeled by broker Leon J. Shanagh of New York as evidence of profiteering, urging War Department controls and contractor reforms.

House Group Associated Press Washington Congress 4 Rep Faddis House War Department phus-a-Axedt Beeraton Pe Ordre Yuk Departuiwiie of Duster Velmbursernsyt Commission Remington Arms Company Bridgeport Conn Remington Leon J. Shanagh New York Sill Conteactor

Reorganization noted as OCD chief speaks

Washington report says James ML Landis inaugurates first day as head of the Office of Civilian Defense and outlines a thorough reorganization under way. Plus notes on Japan’s Foundation Day, French resistance actions, and other brief wartime items.

Associated Press Washington James ML Landisom Itis Office of Civilian Defense OCD

Red Cross War Relief Program Advances Here

The Red Cross chapter advances its war relief program with reports from disaster, nurses aid, and other units. The board authorized purchase of first aid kits and stretchers for motor corps and emergencies. Frank Whiteley reported on disaster progress while Mrs. Russell Sherman outlined steps to organize the nurses aide. Mrs. Olin Bracken will chair home nursing in close cooperation with Mrs. Sherman. Marjorie Peele spoke on the mater corps. J A Cassidy named chair of the volunteer service committee to oversee volunteers. Continued on Page Three.

Carry Tm Red Cross Richart Rossbacher Elpirmary Tthe W. M. Houghton Motor Corps Frank Whiteley Russell Sherman Olin W. Bracken Home Nursing Sherman

Graphic Last Dispatch From Singapore In Annihilation Battle

AP correspondent C Yates McDaniel sends a final, gripping telegram from war-torn Singapore. He describes smoke from fires, cannonade, and bombs shaking the city as Japanese forces close in. He notes two vintage bi-planes delivering bombs while fighters clash, and expresses shock at reporting amid destruction and fear.

Singapore Associated Press Yates McDaniel C. Yates McDaniel Sifles Empire

Tokyo Seized Areas as Warships Move In

Allied warships sweep into beleaguered Tokyo harbor to evacuate women and children as Tokyo reports expected completion of occupation within hours. The operation follows relentless fighting as U S forces advance through the city’s outskirts amid mounting casualties and strategic moves by both sides.

Tokyo

Defenders Counter Assaults Near Singapore City

Reports from London indicate Singapore defenses hold as heavy fighting persists on the island. Imperial Japanese forces reportedly entered the city area around BA.M. local time while Allied broadcasts claim desperate resistance and a rally by defenders.

Assiilted Press London Sinegapore Radio Sp. m Singapore Strom Imperial Tokyo BA. M

Singapore Loss May Strain Churchill Regime

An Associated Press report in London discusses how the impending loss of Singapore could test Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Despite some support for his leadership, critics warn the current cabinet structure may not endure Singapore's fall, and even Churchill may struggle to quell strong opposition to his ministers.

Singapore Churchill Associated Press London Winston Churchill Chirehall

Fall of Singapore Looms Amid Fierce Japan Counterattacks

In a tense London briefing reports claim Japanese siege forces push through to breach Singapore defenses as British, Australian, and Indian troops counterattack amid air raids. Allied ships evacuate women and children from the harbor while anti aircraft guns hold firm as the city endures constant aerial bombardment.

foWe London Singapore Sheell Tavidda Hemel Aasault Omnes Tokyo Iit Hi

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Iene Ender Mac Arthur Admiral Hart Netherlands Walter J. Hress Reveais U.S Officers’ Training School Council War Dept Landis Ilana Vicky Germany Stephen Sishinecker Republican “New Guard Sayre Thomas Shaffer Lastight Senate Foreign Relations Committee Williamh. Standley Russia Patrick J. Hurley New Zealand RED Cross War Gm Sue Brrth
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