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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1944

Page

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Fragmented Scripted Echoes From Lost Memoir Fragments

A fragmented OCR style text lists names, places, and phrases from an apparent memoir or transcript. It references Luna, Tinesh, Wilh Bibs, and Mendolivisitan with scattered terms like God, Father, death, and promises, interwoven with unclear mentions of locations and industries. The readable content hints at personal recollections, but the overall meaning remains obscured by garbled wording.

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Allied Resistance At Anzio Halting German Drive

Allied forces hold the beachhead below Rome after heavy artillery and fierce clashes halt a major German push. Fifth Army reports savage American British resistance and counterattacks prevent a breakthrough near Cassino and Aprilla while air and sea actions disrupt German shipping and coastal defenses. Ensuing lull leaves about 100 square miles under Allied control as German offensives appear to fail.

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Eighteen Students Expelled From National Farn School

Doylestown report states eighteen students were expelled for disobedience of rules and complaints about family and compulsory chapel attendance. Dean Strong announced the action last night, naming Insp Mele and 2c frit as deferments. One expelled student is Bruno Aritswasner, former 1944 football standout and son of an Allegheny County official.

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Eniwetok Falls in US Push toward Japanese Home Waters

Associated Press reports US forces captured Eniwetok Atoll in the Marshall Islands and pressed toward Paramushiro and Shumushiro while bombers struck northern Kurile Islands. Admiral Nimitz announced landings at Eniwetok and a shelling and air assault on key Japanese targets. Casualties were about 160 dead and 350 wounded.

Associated Press U. 8 Pacific Fleet Pearl Harbor Ailiwetok Marshall Stands Pareminshito Japan Pueble Chester W. Nimite Entwetole Island Marshalls Parry Land Haysitade Morines Engebi Island Eniwetok Americar Paramushiro Bhunikishu Nimitz Parmushiro Shumushy Island Kurile Islands Ninum

James May Enter Dems' Primary

Harrisburg reports former Republican Governor Arthur James may join the April 25 Democratic primary to challenge incumbent Judge Chester R. Rhodes. James had headed the state in 193, left to head the Superior Court, while Rhodes seeks a ten year term with Democratic support for Auditor General Ross.

Associated Press Harrisburg Arthur James James Superior Court Commonwealth Chester R. Rhodes Rhodes Demoreatic State Committee Gensrmore Clit Ross Fscal Less Tnture Ross

Kennedy May Be Placed In Cabinet By Roosevelt

Boston Herald reports Joseph P. Kennedy former ambassador to the United Kingdom has been invited by President Roosevelt to serve in the cabinet as secretary of commerce. Kennedy, Boston native and Harvard alumnus, is weighing the Palm Beach, Florida offer. The paper notes Jesse Morgenthau Jr. would replace Morgenthau at treasury.

Boston Joseph P. Kennedy Out Bt. Jones Roosevelt Boston Herald Kennedy Bostonbom Harvard Palm Beach Fla Ferald Jesseones Commerce Vey Morgenthoit, Jr

Definitive draft orders delayed for Corry-Union area

The Corry Union area draft board awaits definite word on induction dates. If March 7 is correct, service notices could go out by next Saturday or Monday, with Wase selectees notified two days prior to departure for New Cumberland. A second pre-induction group may begin examinations March 3, and public lists of those due for examination are expected next Saturday.

Corry-Union City New Cumberland Erle Marchard Brie

Council denies bus parking on North Center Street

City Council rejected parking permits for West Ridge and Greyhound lines at 143 North Center street. A compromise plan would allow buses to briefly park on Franklin street near D. O. Daugherty establishment. Chief Flannon supported limited provision for one bus on Franklin, citing congestion on North Center street. The issue was sent to the safety director and street commissioner for action.

Council N. Center Street Franklin Street North Center Street West Ridge Greyhound Bus Lines Kinley Contromisé Corist Aida Ely Pranklin Street D. O. Daugherty Flannon West Pleasant Street

Whipple to Oppose Rodgers in Spring Republican Primary

Meadville reports say Mayor Fred Whipple will challenge Congressman Rodgers for the Republican nomination in the spring primary. A formal announcement was expected soon, with plans to declare his candidacy this afternoon.

Whipple Rodgers Meadville Fred ¥. Whipple Whipple Tomor- Tow

RAF Pounds Nazi Targets and London Raids Report

RAF and Allied air forces pressed a broad offensive against German targets with heavy bombers and fighters. Attacks on Brunswick and other Nazi aircraft plants disrupted production while raids on western Germany, the Netherlands, and northern France continued. US Ninth Air Force Marauders joined the effort spraying Gilze Rijen airfield as part of a sustained two day campaign reported from London.

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Two Corry men wounded in Marshall Islands action

Lt Bernard Qersive formerly of Montgomery Ward, Corry, was wounded in action while leading an armored task force on a Kwajalein atoll landing, with wife Mary Dombrosky in California receiving the news. Lt Gerling, 26, enlisted 1942, saw service in the South Pacific, and was wounded in the Marshall Islands.

Bernard Qersive Mionager Montgomery Ward Wat Kwajalein Atoll Marshall Mary Dmbrosky Yilba City Calif Roosevelt Highway R. D Corry War Department Gerling Camp Polk Poth Knox Juhe Richard Marshalls Richard Stearns Marine Corps Heather Robert Muarsilt Tulaids Richard Steam

New Tax Bill Is Vetoed By Roosevelt

President Roosevelt vetoed a 82315, 000,000 tax bill calling it wholly inefficient and a relief measure for the greedy. He warned of provisions that favor favored groups and dangerous precedents, and urged simpler tax laws to reduce form complexity as taxpayers focus on the nation’s war effort.

Associated Press Washington Tech Roocpvelt Congress House Roosevelt Treasury Songrest

Capital lawyer held in slaying in Washington

Robert T. Miller a 67 year old dean of Washington Municipal court attorneys was held on an open charge connected with the fatal shooting of Dr. John E Lind 57 senior medical officer at St Elizabeths Hospital. Mrs Miller 42 described by police as in a car near Lind and G streets Northwest entered the car at about 120 pm yesterday and after a struggle Lind was shot through the temple and chest in the capital's shopping center.

Associated Press Washington Robert T. Miller

Soviet Drive Reaches Krivoi Rog Inner Defenses In Heavy Offensives

Soviet troops pressed into the inner defenses of Krivoi Rog, with Moscow reporting a thrust too strong for German forces to hold. Along the front, Red Army units captured Kholm, advanced toward Pskov, and isolated German positions in the Cherkasy pocket, while a sweeping Soviet summary claimed heavy Nazi losses and broad territorial gains.

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Nine More Japanese Ships Sunk by Allied Air Attacks

Allied Headquarters reports nine more Japanese ships sunk in the Bismarck Archipelago area within a week, including a 210,000 ton tanker, with planes retreating to inlets for safety. Navy and Army aircraft also damaged or beached 15 vessels. total Japanese plane losses reach 144 for the week as Allied escorts fend off further dives.

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Gas supply maintained amid fears of shortages

Amid severe cold, authorities report no immediate danger of gas shortages in the Corry area, though blended gas remains vital for war needs. Industrial users may face limits, and conservation urged as district supply remains barely adequate. Gandhi’s wife dies in Poona at 74 after heart issues. Treasury reports February receipts at 102.88 million, expenditures 90.22 million, net balance 19.97 million. total debt 1.56 billion, up 185 million from before.

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Churchill declares invasion force will be near equal at start

London reports Prime Minister Churchill stating that American and British armies beginning the European invasion would be approximately equal and that the air offensive would be expanded far beyond anything used to date. He cited the near fifteen divisions and the growing American air effort as crucial to the advance.

Associated Press London Churchill Europe Witter Liveston Americas

Churchill Reassures On Russian Policy Amid War Debates

Churchill reassures on Soviet policy while noting Allied unity and resolve to press the war to a decisive end. He cites openness to friendly cooperation after Hitler’s defeat and Poland’s independence as Moscow emphasizes its own aims in the region.

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Allies plan intensified air attack on Germany

In a war review in Commons Churchill and Daly warn of sustained Allied air power aimed at German munitions and coastal defenses. British bombers from Britain and Italy will reach all German regions to destroy targets as German preparations for attacks on Britain are noted.

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