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15 Feb 1944
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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1944
Page
1
Wes Bel Dentat Unnamed Resident in Minnesota
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Thousands trapped as Korsun breakthrough drives advance
London dispatch reports tens of thousands of German troops enveloped in the Cherkasy death ring as Soviet forces tighten around Korsun and push toward surrounding towns. Berlin relief efforts falter amid heavy losses while Red armies advance toward Pskov and Estonia, threatening a broader Baltic front.
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MAZS
Cherkasy
Associated Press
London
Korsim
Zveni Gorodki
Korsun
Ross River
Forsun
Stebley
Korsuin
Samorodnya
Listvens
Petrushki
Turkentsky
Red Army
Pskov
Baltic States
Staraya
Russia
Luge
Lake Picpus
Moscow
Tom
Lake Tmen- Staraya Russia
Estonia
Germany
Riga
Baltic
Polio Fund Campaign Reaches New High Total
Corry Noa reports a net total of 3116.44 raised nationwide to fight infantile paralysis and aid victims, beating last year by about 500. Kinley notes 165 individual gifts plus a large timber contribution via store boxes. Campaign expenses were 27.10 with 1641.25 turned in to the county fund, donors to be listed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Noa
Efort
We Nmady
Fred Kinley
Ney
Kinley
Einsey
Radio Bulletin On War News From Europe And Finland
Associated Press dispatches from London and Washington report Rome poised for moves in North Africa as Allied and German actions intensify in northern France. American Liberators attack fortified targets while British planes press raids amid ongoing aerial campaigns. In Washington officials grow cautiously optimistic about Finland potentially exiting the war, amid signals of preliminary peace talks with the Finns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Binland
Stockholm
Heavy Storm Halts Winter Traffic Across City
Heaviest snowfall of the season hampered rail and highway movement but crews were prepared. PRR east delays lingered about an hour while Buffalo and Pittsburgh and Erie lines ran slightly late. City streets were plowed. main routes to war plants opened early, though secondary residential streets faced partial closures. Local Highway Department kept main roads north east and west clear. Spartansburg and Spring Creek roads remained passable. Rural carriers planned to reach schools and centers, aiming near total delivery. Street force, aided by a radtor plow, opened outlying streets though continued wind and snow threatened further clearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PRR
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Erie
City Streets Department
Highway Department
Ty Spartansburg
Warren County
Spring Creek
Cattiers
Corry
Amy
Cais Force
Gielock
Weal
Pleasant Street
Churchill Replies To Stalin On Russo-Polish Dispute
London February 5 British prime minister Churchill reportedly answered Marshal Stalin’s letter on the Russo Polish dispute in a bid to bring Moscow London and the Polish government in exile closer. A public statement on the British stance was expected in the Commons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chilie Hill
Stalin
Moscow
Finland and Russia Drift Toward Peace Terms Amid Reports
Reports from Stockholm and London claim Soviet Russia urged unconditional surrender of Finnish territory and bases in exchange for peace, while Finnish leaders, including former minister Paasi, weigh terms amid cabinet pressure. Moscow and Helsinki offered no official confirmation as films of contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iy Associated Press
Stockholm
Juhu Hirusti Paasikiyi
Sweden
Mme Alexandra Kolloriay
Paasikiv
Russia
London
Finland
London: News-Chironicle
Walter Farr
London Daily Mail
Helsinki
Moscow
Pimmish
Social Democrats
Delay Hearing For Erie Slayer Delayed On Death Appeals
In Harrisburg two death row inmates must appeal to the State Pardon Board but a quorum was not met delaying the two day session. Michael Musto, 45, an Altoona barber, killed his wife in Blair County and William McCausland, 29, of Seneca, was sentenced for the Erie room slaying of Leo Knoll. The Supreme Court had upheld both death sentences and Governor Martin set the execution dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Tech
State Pardon Board
Chiles WM
Morrison
The
Commonwealth
William S. Livengood
Michael Musto
Altoona Barber
Blair County
William McCausland
Seneca
Leo Knoll
Erie
State Supreme Court
Martin
MacARTHURS FORCES OCCUPY ROOKE ISLAND
Allied forces landed on Rooke Island with no opposition after Japanese withdrawal. The operation targeted New Guinea vicinity and New Britain with heavy air bombardment totaling hundreds of tons. Bombing strikes hit Lukanal and nearby airfields while several enemy interceptors were downed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rooke ¢Umboj Tskind
Vitlaz Strait
New Gules
New Britain
New Guiinea
New Bragy
Rooke Island
Inemby
Iland
Doreuibey
Viki
Dampier
Tobe
Vanakanail
Texst Swyri
States top bond drive in Fourth War Loan totals
The Associated Press reports that 20 states and Alaska have surpassed the top level in the $24 billion Fourth War Loan Drive set to close at midnight. Treasury confirms record sales with Arkansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin leading the pack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alaska
Treasury
Sat Luelay
Arkansas
Louisiana
Maryland
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
New Hampshire
New Jersey
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Olhoma
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Utah
Varmont
Wisconsin
Personal crisis report after long illness ends in hanging
Lloyd Van Guilder 55 a Sanford Grand Valley resident with long illness hanged himself in the barn as his family prepared to move to Corry. His body was found by his son Wayne. Coroner E Lowry ordered removal to Hull Funeral Home in Youngsville. He is survived by wife May and four children, Earl Wayne Ward, and Mrs Annie DeVore, plus two grandchildren. Funeral planned at Sanford church after home prayer service. The report notes his long illness and said he had been urged to move to Corry for work with two sons employed nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyd van Guilder
Coriy
Gorty
Sanford
Grand Valley
Lloyd Ware Guilder
van Guilder
Graham
Earl
Wayne
Bart
E. ©. Lowry
Warren
Wes
Gfid
Hull
Youngsville
May van Guilder
Pil Jonse
Sanford Widh Grand Valley
Corry
Ward
Italy
Annie DeVore
Cambridge Springs
Norma Jane
Nancy Jeat
Jane van Guilder
Alton
Clyde
Clarence
Carl Goodwill
Sanford Church
School Board approves rules of procedure
The school board unanimously approves new rules of procedure after a fall committees meeting. City treasurer penalties on unpaid school taxes are referred to the solicitor for possible action. Treasurer balance ends month at 43928.83, about 16000 higher than a year ago. President Wood reports attending the Harrisburg directors meeting and urges others to attend next year. Superintendent Dewey notes postwar planning for buildings, staffing, and veterans education, with concerns over busier enrollment and janitor compensation debated. (Continued on Page Three)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mi Scot
Selgol
Glenn Wood
School Directors' Association
Harrisburg
Thespara
Dewey
Vupfouwr
Two More Holes Open in Earth at Pittston
Panic swept Pittston Pennsylvania a town of 18000 as two new earth caverns formed. Mine pillars were squeezed threatening to undermine large homes and a major tunnel system. Mayor Fellly and local officials rushed to Harrisburg to press the State Bureau of Mines for action and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
Assa Cress
John J. Fellly
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Popular Corry Officer Dies in Coast Crash
A short note reports the death of a well known Corry officer, Kieth Yee Truth Woo Heey, in a coast crash near March Field while serving aboard a plane. Details remain scarce as family and authorities confirm the tragedy. Mrs Brunk Grite of East Main Street is awaiting further word from the officer’s daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
March Field
Calif Toria
Mix
Bon Thardies
Cory
Crash Toll Grows From Army Bomber Span Loss
March Perl Calif Neb report Eight killed in crash of an Army bomber after takeoff. Lt. Huta and Mrs Grice Huta named among dead with four seriously injured. Survivors include parents and four brothers. Riverside, Franklin, Salt Lake City and Marsh Field ties noted. Casualty details pending official AP report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perl
Calif
Neb
Rigi
War Loan Total Still Increasing Amid Updates
The report notes ongoing increases in war loan totals with new purchases and credits. It cites Monday rates totaling 17,008.78 credited to the Stanford Hose Company and mentions the Corry Golden Rule Club winding up a campaign as merchants plan large sales. The drive targets 45 percent of a 31,098.80 quota, with overall goal near 2,000,000. Chairmen will be aligned for updates tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaisael
Stanford Hose Company
Corry Golden Rule Club
Uy Mw Campain
Oganwalon Lasshee
Punhiel Cogeess
la Tour
Wendell Willkie Enters Contest for President
Wen dell Willkie announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in Portland Ors on Feb 15 remarking that the party should offer a distinct platform. He argued a GOP victory could lead postwar world cooperation and a stronger national effort against the war, contrasting with Democratic plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Portland
Ors
Wendell Willie
Ralph H Coke
Tom
GOP
Anc
United States
Republican Party
Democrats of America
Police Track Escaped Elmira Trio as One Captured
Elmira authorities and Pennsylvania State Police pursue three of four men who escaped from Shemung County jail by overpowering a guard. Captured fugitive Williard B. Elliott, 29, faces parole violation. The trio, including Michael Tulisa and Charles Chamberlain, allegedly planned bank robberies in Greenwood and Biklend as part of a broader crime spree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira
Pennsylvania
Shemung Jounty
Sabinville
Wiph
Tay
Slylet
Reynoldy
la Barr
Greenwond
Biklend
Gameboy
Aes
Michael
Tulisa
Williard B. Elliott
Charles Chamberlain
Hind Desree
Glory
Allure
All-Out Offensive Hammers Cassino Monastery
Allied forces bombed Mt Cassino and its Benedictine monastery as part of a major assault. About 300 German troops were killed or trapped by artillery while hundreds fled toward cover, with air bombardment followed by ground attacks on the Cassino line near Anzio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Naples
Gerian
Mt. Cassino
Germains
Algiers
Cassino
Cisbertin
Anzio
Areggo Scouh el Florence
Verona
Germany
Breiner Pass
Ihe Hi
Mt. Gassino
Beneft
Cate Jone
Cissimo
Diehl
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Fred “Kinley
Associated Pres
Rome
Vondon
France
Tor Tie Tairth Ume
Tareth
Churchill
Pardon Board
McCausland
Leo Hutz
West
MacArthur
G. O. P. Claims
Philadelphia
the Registration Commission
Lew
Board of Bilucalions
Calleort
Lie
Menely
Lieu
Huta
Grige
Shor
Bris
Binte
Rane
Cony
Alo
Ben Tington Field
Salt Lake City
Marsh Bletch
Htute
Riverside
Catt
Norma Grice
Liew
Joi Huts
Franklin
Pfc
Robert Grice
Marine Corps
Guadalcanal
Philadelphia Wavy Yard
Hanco Cory
Frank Grice
Prot Royal
Buzz
New Castle
Donda Mae Hill
Golden Rule Club
Wendell Willkie
Dory
Tier
Lherty Wile
Third of
Erin
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