26 Feb 1943
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1943
Page
1
Local Board issues call for 59 more Corry area youths for medical and dental examinations as draft lists list 136 names from Corry and nearby towns. Officials note the March 9 deadline for final medicals with Corry Union City District Headquarters compiling the roster.
President Roosevelt calls 108 new representatives and 40 freshmen Democrats to a March 10 informal meeting at the White House to discuss administration policy. The invitation aims to acquaint new members with the president and build light, informal policy input.
In Tacoma Washington a 41 year old girl was found hobbling with ankle shackles and padlocks. Police say the child could move only a short distance. Father Gust Gall is sought by prosecutors for allegedly contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The couple, war industry workers from Bismarck North Dakota, moved there a year ago.
Pettsburgh area reports the Montour No 4 mine still idle for a third day as about 2,700 tons of coal per day fail to move. United Mine Workers President Harold Cus defends the protest as a patriotic stand amid weather delays.
Allied forces under General MacArthur widen operations in New Guinea and Salamaua area as Australian and American troops clear paths toward Galamaua. RAF conducts Burma front air strikes while Allied patrols claim Japanese losses in multiple sectors. Covert reports from Assam indicate American fighters destroyed 29 enemy aircraft.
This afternoon at five o clock teachers in the Gerry schools will likely finish registering applicants for No. 2 books. Any who fail to qualify will plead their cases to the Rationing Board at North Center street. Earlier counts show 1,148 issued and 1,689 residents qualified yesterday across Junior High 548 Senior High 476 Washington 206 Concord 241 Harding 113. Final totals expected near 8,500.
A second floor stock room fire at the W. T. Grant Company department store in Hazleton Pa. caused an estimated $170,000 in damage. A general alarm drew fire crews but the building could not be saved. The blaze also triggered sprinklers at the adjacent Leader Department Store, causing minor water damage and light flooding at the Charles store across the Gran building.
Washington officials reveal that expanding US military power may push for lowering physical standards and lifting the 38 year age limit. The investigation panel heard from Agriculture Secretary Wickard and War Production Board chair, with remarks on manpower and the Axis air strength. Hershey suggested possible continued draft across essential occupations as the Army plans a 4,750,000 overseas force by month end.
Soviet forces reported near Novorossisk advanced to seize Angelinskaya and Staron Jehe Steblievskaya about 60 miles northeast of the port, with hundreds of German dead and many prisoners. Other reds actions north and west of Krasnodar pushed toward the coast as German defenses faltered. A separate note mentions Chicago diarrhea concerns linked to black market meat. Ben Bernie in Los Angeles reported seriously ill. doctors restricted visitors.
Washington February 26 The House small business committee denounced the Office of Price Administration and Secretary Wickard for poor joint effort in handling the meat supply crisis. The report criticized policy clashes, warned that continuing price controls could harm the packing industry, and urged immediate action to protect the public interest.
Erie County Court under Judge Elmer L. Evans sustains the State Liquor Control Board order revoking the liquor license for Myst Mu known Rasy's Inn operated by Joe Amorosso. License issued August 1 1941 revoked effective immediately after multiple violations including sale to sinners and disruptive conduct. court finds state order sound.
A force of United States bombers attacked northwest Germany aiming at boat building and industrial targets near Nuernberg. British bombers lost nine aircraft in the same raid on Nuernberg, as Allied air forces continued the offensive after raids on Naples and Crotone.
The Betetse-Ann councils announced a series of 19 blackout tests this weekend with one more expected next week as the first test under Pennsylvania's new civil defense warning system. Delays were due to awaiting third civilian defense headquarters instructions before definite dates. Corryites should be ready for test timing to be announced. In Philadelphia, five widows filed federal suits totaling 750,700 against Hercules Bowder Company over a dynamite blast near Aston last March.
Washington reports predict a compromise between the administration and the farm price bloc after Senate approval of a bill backed by farm state lawmakers. The measure would nullify Roosevelt order cutbacks while keeping price ceilings near parity, with further action anticipated in the House.
Washington February 26 The War Labor Board established a bonus formula to restore lost regular earnings after ending weekend and holiday premium pay. Bonuses between 5 and 13.8 percent were granted to workers at York Safe and Lock Company York Pennsylvania and New Britain Machine Company New Britain Connecticut. The plan was developed by a joint Labor Department and War Labor Board committee and targets compensation for the specific lost premium pay. Officials say decisions will be made with reference to the factors in each case and likely affect hundreds of thousands of workers seeking restoration of earnings.
Bulletin from Baltimore reports Gen Milton A Reckord confirming first test of new air raid warning system to be held Thursday in Maryland Pennsylvania and Virginia. Other items note Roosevelt ill in White House and U S push for UN conferences with allies.
Allied forces press the push in central Tunisia as Rommel’s troops withdraw toward the coast. British and American infantry with tanks advance, capturing terrain near the Kasserine area while pursuing retreating Axis units and bombing the retreating lines from the air.
Pittsburgh reports say three youths ages 17 to 49 died when their car struck a parked trailer truck last night. Det. James P. OErie noted two girls and a boy were killed and another person injured after an induction celebration ended in tragedy. names and residences include Elmer Zriteo Renton Mayine Szuch Logan Ferry and Sally Randa Admin tonia.
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