11 Feb 1943
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1943
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports selective service estimates show over 7 million draft age men deferred due to occupations. General George C. Marshall, army chief of staff, indicates many opponents’ arguments are weakened as the home front effort gains momentum.
General Hershey told House hearings that drafting men with children first is unwise and that in the next months the great majority of inductees would be men with children. He cited Selective Service data showing about 1.09 million single men in 18 to 37 with deferments. many would be redirected as war needs shift.
An Allied report describes German withdrawals from Kharkov with Russian spearheads advancing toward the city. Soviet columns push from Rostov toward the Don, driving German forces back across a widening front as Moscow signals tightening siege lines and continued air and ground pressure.
President Roosevelt nominates Lieutenant General Dwight D. Eisenhower to full general. Churchill says Allied forces in North Africa will operate under Eisenhower with Marshall and MacArthur as senior commanders. The move places Eisenhower among the four full generals in U.S. forces. London briefing notes confirm British command alignment under Eisenhower in the American sphere.
Elizabeth Shiney of the State Welfare Department met with Corry Defense Council and city officials to discuss opening a day nursery. Finances remain the main obstacle, though Lanham Act aid may help if urgent need is shown. A survey found space for about fifty children, with defense plant hiring boosting demand.
Ford Frick, president of the National League, said the six man Philadelphia New York syndicate deal for the Philadelphia Phillies had stalled with no immediate decision. He noted several other purchase proposals were received and said John B. Kelly was not involved. Frick stressed he had never received a direct offer from Kelly and urged any proposal be made to his office. League owners had been in two days of meetings and left town.
Police report a surge in complaints of women and girls being followed or frightened on streets near St Edward's parish and East Main Street. Citizens demand decisive action while two youths, Howard Babcock and Charles Ingalls, face disorderly conduct charges for a melee near the Rex theatre.
Nine training planes destroyed when a hangar at Park Meadville Airport burned about 10 15 in the morning. Hangar attendant Robert Lewis 17 was badly burned while moving gasoline. Elwood Bell said gasoline ignited by a coal stove started the blaze. Damages about 100000. Seven of 18 training ships at the airport were saved. The city owned facility housed by Graham Aviation and used for naval aviation training.
Prime Minister Churchill told Commons Britain will resolutely continue the war against Japan. He said at the Casablanca conference he renewed Britain's promise to fight to the point of unconditional surrender if Europe ends first. He offered a special treaty, but President Roosevelt declined, saying Britain's word was enough.
Washington February 11 The White House announced President Roosevelt will give a 90 minute radio speech at 9 30 p m Eastern War Time tomorrow night covering foreign and home fronts He will also speak on Washingtons Birthday February 22 at the George Washington dinners under the Democratic National Committee but the exact hour was not announced
Devices smashed and two meters recovered along Roosevelt highway near Warners Corners after weeks while police pursue suspects. Slotted boxes opened and rifled. two meters missing from West Main Street and West Washington Street locations last December. Investigators seek fingerprints and clues to identify culprits.
Churchill said Allied troops have landed about 500000 in Africa while Stimson warned Americans of heavy U.S. casualties likely in the near future. In Tunisia, German moves forewarn a showdown as French troops withdraw for re equipment, and Rommel contemplates a Tunisian retreat.
The United Nations inched toward a major push on Japan with high level talks among American British and Chinese leaders in London outlining offensive plans. MacArthur reported Japanese forces driven back 125 miles toward Salamaua as Australian troops regain ground near Wau and Buna while Tokyo disputes claims of evacuations.
Louis Sprovert of East Wayne Street reported for training after retirement 10F at New Cumberland. He joins brothers John Fony Michael and George in military service across the world, the Sprover family said to hold a local record for sons in the armed forces.
United States air forces report major operations in the Pacific theater. Guadalcanal is held after coordinated assaults, with patrols against isolated enemy groups continuing. Bombing raids targeted Japanese positions at Kiska and Munda, with limited enemy resistance observed elsewhere.
Senator George of Georgia predicts a crisis as John Lewis with the United Mine Workers pushes for a two dollar daily wage rise for coal miners. He says approving any rise tied to the little steel formula would collapse wage and price controls and foresees a difficult settlement with possible retroactive clauses if talks fail by April 1.
Prime Minister Churchill in London outlines an Allied invasion plan within nine months as the United Nations push toward unconditional surrender. British and American offensives intensify in Tunisia with Montgomery advancing from the south while Axis forces withdraw toward the Minthreth Line. Rommel concentrates near Bert Gardane.
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