26 Feb 1944
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1944
Page
1
A fragmentary notice references Dr Poyn ns, Shortt, and a property tied to St reet, with directions North and West and a parcel described in terms of boundaries and ownership. The garbled text mentions a county, a table, and conditions about stakes and lands, but the exact actions or parties remain unclear.
An unclear notice fragment references a stalled event with ambiguous details and names unreadable. The readable bits hint at a concerned party and a tense situation but lack concrete actions, dates, or locations to confirm.
Admiral Nimitz confirms widening naval operations in the Pacific as Union City Corry district releases a second pre induction draft of 709 men. The list includes many from Corry and nearby towns, with details on report times and processing for reserve pool qualification.
Co A of the 112th Pennsylvania National Guard was entrained here three years ago for Indiantown Gap as part of early national defense steps before World War II. In Corry the unit's departure was marked by a dinner attended by about 500 residents, with many reservists transferring to other units or seeking commissions. the event noted the long service and forthcoming mobilization.
The production corps of the local Red Grass Chapter prepares a large shipment for Navy use totaling 1 030 wartime items. It includes 108 boys overalls 50 men's hospital garb 55 children's bed jackets 65 women's blouses 62 girls' blouses 47 men's dress shirts and other apparel. Over the year to February 1 volunteers contributed 751 hours in chapter workrooms 111 volunteers took part 1300 garments and 9818 sewn garments were produced. The surgical dressings division made 251 001 bandages for dispatch to battlefronts and the corps is finishing items for Camp Reynolds Widho Beshon General Hospital. A new quota will be announced soon with more materials arriving.
Washington reports a planned small overall sugar allotment reduction for the year, with six percent likely, but individual rations not expected to drop. The War Food Administration announced the general cut through the Office of Price Administration, while coupon exit dates may be removed to prevent spurts of buying.
Harrisburg February 26 The State Liquor Central Board will add the 3 per proof gallon tax to state store prices under the Revenue Law approved by Congress over President Roosevelt's veto. Board Chairman Frederick T Gelder said the board will follow the same practice as last time.
James Guy Mershall 61, former unemployment compensation office agent, was arrested in Dallas on embezzlement charges. Sgt. Willard Sehune said Mershall will face extradition proceedings. Authorities allege about $5,000 collected from employers was not deposited to the state.
Washington Feb 26 More than 1200 parolees from correctional institutions have entered the Army in the last 11 months and officials say well over 10 000 felons have been contracted for service, according to the House military committee briefing.
American task force 3,800 miles west of Pearl Harbor struck the Marianas area. Guam bombed for the first time. 195 Japanese planes destroyed or damaged. seven small boats damaged. a cargo ship sunk. runways, air facilities, fuel dumps heavily bombed. Carrier planes launched on schedule despite enemy attacks. Continued on Page Two.
Fire department responds quickly to Swanson residence on Elzin Road near R. D. t after 11 o clock reported a chimney blaze. No extensive damage to the home, aided by booster equipment and prompt action by firefighters.
Assonisted Press reports the death of Senator Charles McNary at 69 ends a rare tie between White House and Senate over legislative cooperation. The article notes McNary’s role in shaping Republican policy, with references to Roosevelt’s activities and ongoing debates on major bills. Funeral arrangements and tributes are described, with family at his bedside. Continued coverage on Page Two.
A public symposium on war contract terminations is planned in the oil city. The session runs 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the town hall under Lt. Col Robert C. Downie with speakers Major John H M Redmond Major W H Webster Major John D Potter and others. Representatives from Aero Supply Co Raymond Mfg Co Gary Jamestown Mfg Corp Ajax Leon Works and McInnes Steel Co are expected to participate.
Corry retailers in women's apparel jewelry gift shops and related trades voted to close at 4 Saturday evenings during March and will extend weekday hours to 8:30 pm on Saturdays. The plan keeps Wednesday afternoons as current and preserves existing Sunday closures for involved stores and local hardware alike.
London officials report renewed hope that Helsina will accept Soviet terms, possibly by early next week as Fin nish lussian negotiations show progress. In Washington, Roosevelt orders review of all deferments to speed up manpower mobilization, targeting 200000 trained men for the war effort. In Toledo, Marilyn Kietl 2 year old coed at University of Toledo dies after sidewalk collapses, four others injured. In Greenville Pa a 63 year old borough employee William Billig is killed by a passing car while sweeping on a ruined street.
Philadelphia customs agents uncovered a ring smuggling sulfadiazine tablets to Portugal where the pills fetch high prices. Esteves, a seaman aboard the Portuguese ship Serpa Pinto, and longshoreman Andrew Morris were arraigned on conspiracy charges to violate customs rules. The tablets wholesale at 50 cents to a dollar, then sold for up to $20 per hundred in Portugal, authorities said.
Arthur MrQuiston, 28, of Shealleyville, was killed when his truck went off the road two miles south of Mercer and plunged into an embankment. The crash occurred today, and his body was badly damaged.
London reports massed Russian armies pressing westward in White Russia as German resistance tightens. Soviet forces push toward Pskov and Lake Peipus region while battles near Rozhdachy and Porkhov increase tensions. Reports of Kiev and Berlin centers show mixed signals amid ongoing Dnieper Bend activity. End of strike near Shenandoah affects coal operations in Pennsylvania.
Babson discusses a potential Ploridy boom in the 1940s for Florida citrus and vegetables. He notes rising yields, rising box prices, and increasing total production from 1991 to the current season, with profits dependent on weather and market forces. He warns northern owners to consider selling when conditions suit.
The article compares Florida to Wall Street speculation of 1920s, noting low taxes, municipal bonds, and a $5,000 home tax exemption. It highlights limited state debt, no state income tax, and rising mortgage refinancing during the Depression era, with residents paying more federal taxes as income grows.
Before the war Florida tourism led, but war and transport woes dimmed it. The piece forecasts a stronger postwar rebound with peace, cheaper rents, and lower living costs, and discusses aviation, roads, and broader Southern growth. It notes a new oil discovery south of Fort Myers and hints at continued coverage on Page Three.
The RAF bombed Augsburg amid an ongoing air campaign aimed at Germany’s warplane plants. Allied forces reported heavy strikes, while German updates claimed losses and focused on battles along the beachhead south of Rome. Weather and snow hindered further operations as night attacks continued on multiple fronts.
Over 2,000 school superintendents and officials gathered in New York for a conference on postwar school planning. Noted leaders like Dr A J Stoddart and Dr Willis A Sutton spoke on future education strategies and national guidance for the profession.
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