24 Feb 1943
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1943
Page
1
A fragmented report notes a labor walkout by Union workers at a major gasoline distribution site in the Southwest. The dispute involves Muniurac Ged and a push to push wages and benefits, with the federation seeking a new agreement. The episode touches on state fuel supply and ongoing negotiations across several stations.
President Roosevelt moves to draft an executive order to shift federal workers into armed services, amid rising ire over Paul McNutt's War Manpower Commission. Rep. Kilday urges Congress to back a measure to impose draft-dependents criteria and shift control away from McNutt, signaling possible removal of War Manpower powers.
War Shipping Administrator Emory Land told Congress shipbuilding facilities are standardized to 10,000,900 tons annually and should not be increased due to material limits. He sought funds and authorizations to align costs with merchant ship expansion, noting expected raft yields from constriction would rise by about three to nine percent.
Cory voters will see two new councilmen and no school board members while incumbents undecided. City treasurer and county offices may see later moves, with petitions starting June 26 and primaries scheduled September 14 as campaigns shift into early summer with sparse announcements.
A Philadelphia Main Line family reported 4502 excess cans in its war ration book No 3. All 72 eight-point coupons from the three books were removed. Officials said 5420 eight-pointers will be deducted from future books. The family may need over a year to use the remaining coupons at current monthly rates.
The Cavalier passenger train, crowded and stopping for a signal, was rammed from the rear by a switch engine in Wilmington Delaware. Fifty seven passengers and crew were injured, many Navy personnel, as the crash derailed cars and disrupted southbound rail service for hours. Ambulances and police rushed injured to Wilmington hospitals, with a general call for physicians and nurses. The two coaches hit by the switch engine carried 52 sailors and were to be detached from the train bound for Cape Charles Virginia.
Washington February 24 the $6 108 590 499 appropriations measure was reported after a subcommittee struck funds for three federal aid to states programs for care of children of employed mothers high school victory earn s and emergency maternity care for enlisted families. The package retains large shipbuilding allocations but defers farm labor and other items.
The National Labor Relations Board announced Aero Lodge 1508 International Association of Machinists is the exclusive bargaining agent for all production and maintenance employees of Aero Supply Co. Inc. Corry Pa. The certification followed an election.
Allied communique from Australia reports Flying Fortresses under Gen. Dowz- Ia5 MacArthur dropping three 500 pound bombs through heavy antiaircraft fire on a Japanese cruiser or large destroyer in Fiabel harbor New Britain. Bombers then hit the Waterfront starting fires and strafed two select targets. Other heavy bombers attacked Roepang gundrome and shot down two Japanese fighters.
Police search the Tagus for 20 missing after the Yankee clipper crash near Lisbon. Twenty aboard the flying boat from New York survived. one died ashore. Among identified dead are Stanton Rush and Manuel Diaz. Survivors include Ben Robertson and Franz Oubel. other notable passengers listed.
Five crew members were killed after a medium bomber sank in Lake Murray near Columbia. First Lieut Doak A Weston, 34, of Aptos California, the sole survivor, reached shore with a fractured right temple, brain concussion and skull fracture. Base officials reported recovery efforts for other crew members.
The two day registration boosted totals to 3 535 by Tuesday with 1 924 enrolled on Monday and Tuesday 1 to 8 PM. Residents cooperated by completing declarations and supplies while registrars worked at schools. Total enrollment nears 9 625 after day two under wartime regs with hours shifted to 1 PM to 8 PM for those unable to attend.
Navy communique No 291 details Japanese air raids on Espiritu Santo and Tulagi, with U S air counterattacks on Japanese bases. Reports cite multiple strikes February 2 and 23, including bombers and torpedo planes targeting Espiritu Santo Island, Munda, Tulagi, and Choiseul.
A fire in Erie on February 24 destroyed one store building and damaged three adjoining ones in the downtown district. About 100 firefighters battled the blaze, causing an unofficial loss of 200000 dollars. The flames affected Kresge 95c to dollar store, Alexander Fur Shop, and five other shops with smoke and heat damage. Seventeen residents escaped from the adjacent apartments as investigators questioned a night watchman about a possible break in leading to the blaze.
Jerry M. Tugele age 24 will serve five years in prison for using a 4-P draft registration card as a dead man. Federal Judge J Cullen Geney said he is one of the most wilful draft evaders. Eight Philadelphia firemen were overcome by smoke in a basement fire at a Lancaster avenue food market.
German divisions rushed from France Belgium Norway and Germany to bolster the Donets front north of Stalino as Soviet dispatches claim new gains in northern Ukraine and around Orel. Red Army reports say three cities northwest of Kharkov fell in a 24 mile arc and a spearhead neared Kiev. Front lines extend about 160 miles along the Dnieper from Sumy to Pavlograd with Orel tightening again as Saviet troops widen the attack north and northeast of the city.
TOWANDA Pa February 24 Two of three Bradford County jail escapees surrendered early today and were returned to their cells Harold and Benjamin Vanderpool said they hid in nearby woods but gave themselves up due to a cold spell They went to Benjamin Vanderpool's father's home in South Towanda where state police were summoned The escape occurred when Harold Vanderpool struck Deputy Sheriff William Chaffee as he opened the cell block door All were awaiting trial on larceny charges BLAME FED AGENCIES WASHINGTON February Senators investigating food production and distribution planned to acquire complaints that friction between government agencies is blamed for black market sales of diseased meat
The unnamed official indicates Washington favors reconsideration of Finland’s withdrawal from the anti-Soviet coalition. He notes the need for Finland and Russia to align on borders and security for any lasting peace, while stressing territorial recovery as a key issue.
Fragmentary passage describes Soviet aims around the Karelian Peninsula and Ladoga region amid pressure for withdrawal. Stalin signals retaining claims while diplomatic talks continue. A British or allied observer hints at possible meetings and Kremlin expectations, with unclear outcomes.
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel’s armored columns were reported in retreat toward the Kassérine gap as American and British forces, reinforced by 40 ton Churchill tanks, pressed from Thala about 25 miles away. Allied air power pounded the Mazak line while Axis prisoners mounted to around 300.
Senior Senator Walter F. George of Georgia warns Americans not to count on a European military decision this year. He cites substantial hope of victory in 1944 and notes that aiding China could rapidly bring Japan to a concluded war. Governor Marlin proposes a $10 million tax reduction in the budget next week, eliminating several war-related levies, amid state fiscal plans. In Cavan, Ireland, an orphanage fire killed thirty seven girls aged four to eighteen. Gandhi associates in Bombay report mixed progress toward a compromise between the Tadtaey government and the opposition to a path forward.
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