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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1944

Page

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Anzio Action Increases As Allies Win Two Points

Allied forces report intensified artillery duels along the Moletta River headwaters south of Carroceto with American and British units storming and capturing two strong points. Air actions by A-26s and dives by Adriatic and Typhoon forces targeted Rome area fields and docks, while weather reduced total flights to about 400.

Associated Press Naples Molella Carroceto Hnd Moletta Anzio Via Anviate Rome Ladispoll Tiber Littorio Guidonis Tyvlur Vela Luka Korella Yugoslavia Sibenii Sibeni Yugoslav L Force Raf Cori Harbor Andit

Warren Man Shot Himself in Warren Home

Duelo I Acre age 59 a well known resident of Jackson Run district near North Warren committed death by own action Sunday afternoon shooting himself at his home Mrx Acre noted his absence from the house then found dead in a front room with a 38 caliber revolver tied to his deal Coroner Ba Tawar arrived from Warren and certified the death as suicide stating Acre had been unemployed since October and had recently suffered domestic strain

Duelo I Acre Jackson Run North Warren Mrx Actr Wiel Ba. Tawar Warren Sothine

Murder charge in Washington shooting shocks city

Rupert I. Miller a one year old attorney was indicted for first degree murder in the February 28 shooting of Dr. John E. Lind a noted Washington psychiatrist. Across the Atlantic heavy bombers and Marauders join British aircraft in northern France marking a renewed Allied raid.

Associated Press Washington Rupert I. Miler John E. Lind London France America Regensburg Germany

First Pre-Induction Call Delayed For Corry Union City District

Service call for men in the first pre Induction group from Corry Union City district is delayed beyond March 7. Offices at Unloh City report no order yet and a ten day waiting period follows notification before training. If delayed further, February may be the first month with no men drafted into service.

Corry Union City Unloh City Erie Maven Union City Jegent Gyony

Fourth War Loan Drive Nears Close With Modest Gain

The Fourth War Loan campaign total reached 1 938 557 75 in bond sales, a weekend gain of 3 968, with one selling day left before midnight. Officials doubt the 1 400 000 voluntary goal will be met though Corry's support boosted over subscription to 299 757 beyond the initial 1 008 400 quote. The drive shows the Fourth Loan over subscription and notes partial achievements in related campaigns.

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Lowering draft standards will not meet need

A wartime medical commission told the White House that relaxing induction rules will not assure manpower. It urged using family men and those with occupational or dependency deferments while maintaining current standards to preserve armed forces efficiency. The findings accompany Roosevelt’s push to tap 500,000 to 834,000 deferred workers and younger registrants as of December 1.

Associated Press Washington Armed Services Roosevelt White House Congress Gen- Bress Lewis B. Hershey Selective Service

AWOL Navy Man Held for Theft in Union City

Robert Burns, 24, married, AWOL from the Navy for nearly five months, was arrested in Gary after allegedly stealing $75 from Geraldine Dick of Union City. He faced larceny and desertion charges. preliminary hearing planned in Union City, with possible transfer back to Navy authorities.

Robert Burns Union City Navy Burns VPW Lash Burlingame Geraldine Dick Bolard Gary Throw City Miss Dink Turner Ais

Raid on Truk and surrounding areas yields heavy Japanese losses

Allied reports recount a two day carrier and surface destroyer raid on Truk and surrounding waters in the Central Pacific. The fleet claims 23 Japanese ships sunk and 14 damaged with additional vessels reported as destroyed or damaged across the Marshall Islands and Palau. Japanese broadcasts admit constrained claims.

Associated Press Tapartese Pace Navy Truje Pebruiry Allpre Nam Truk Pase Central Pacific Garoline Islands Dapinese Pluie Casualle

Two San Quentin Bandits Recaptured After Abduction

The last of three San Quentin convicts who abducted a 16 year old girl and held her 18 hours in Mississippi was recaptured near Tehula after a roadblock pursuit. Ralph Ward, 23, captured when his stolen car overturned at a blockade, ending the chase across Hinds and Warren counties. The abductors had shot the girl’s father, who was hospitalized, and were serving time for a Beverly Hills hotel holdup.

Associated Press Greenwood San Quentin Bepalane Wile Potlee Mississippi Greenwood Pallee Saipan Lawrence Motari Roy Drale Ralphi Ward Trlo Hinds County Jsij Phillip Lee Aint Tehula Ward Arlene McKnight Cleveland Miss Joe Mc~ Knight Belzoni Miss. Wooster Henry Hiegro Henry Wilnois County Jackson Ben Quentin Calif Beverly Hills Sun Quentin J. T. Naugher Ralph Ward Tohula Himelf

Large American Troops Convoy Reaches London

A massive American troop convoy arrived in London amid wartime anxieties, marking one of the largest ocean crossings to date. The voyage faced severe storms with no submarine attacks, and the arrival emphasized Britain’s boosted western Europe invasion preparations.

London Britain Europe Atlantic Ocean Mikelana

Supreme Court bolsters union bargaining under labor act

The Supreme Court ruled 8 1 that employers must bargain collectively with a union under the National Labor Relations Act, upholding a Labor Board order directing J T Case Company of Rock Island to bargain with the United Automobile Workers and related locals. Justice Jackson led the majority. Justice Roberts wrote a dissent.

Associated Prey Washington Supreme Court Jackson Iain Pabvista Labor Board J.T Casé Company Rock Tskind Tiersention Automobile Aincrath & Autleatuand

Two Car Collision injures Mrs Maloney near Irvine

Mrs Thomas Maloney was injured in a Saturday two car crash on Route 62 between Irvine and Tidioute. The Maloney sedan and Rev Crosby's car were heavily damaged after 1940 Ford crossed into the oncoming vehicle, with repairs estimated at about $200 per car. Rev Lloyd J Cressy and Rev Crosby sustained non fatal injuries while Maloney's husband escaped with minor scratches. Warren state motor police investigated the scene.

Thomas Maloney Irvine Thoms Maloney Mall Street Lloyd J. Cressy Tidioute Maloney Warren Grasby Cory Kibler Crosby Warren State Motor Police

Navy Fighter Crashes In Ocean Near Atlantic City

A Navy fighter plane crashed into the ocean about 16 miles from Allautte Cuy New York this morning. A crash boat and Coast Guard craft searched for the flyer who took off from the Atlantic City naval air station during a routine gunnery training flight.

Navy Ocean Philadelphia Allautte Cuy, Ny Naval Wo Coast

Four Foxes Shot in Warren Hunt

Four foxes were shot yesterday during the Warren Field and Stream Club hunt near Russell. Arthur Graham of Outdoor Life reported on the hunt and an illustration feature in an early issue noted the event as the Warren club’s most successful to date.

Warren Mouir Warren Field Snd Stream Club Russell Arthur Grahams Warren Club

Two Farm Fires Over Week End

Corry Fire Department battled two rural blazes over the weekend, one Saturday at Gust Swanson’s Elgin road home attributed to an overheated chimney, causing around 150 dollars damage after booster pump efforts. Sunday’s fire at George Mulvin’s residence resulted from an oil stove blast on the second floor, with two rooms damaged but total losses about 200 dollars due to swift department response.

Corry Gust Swanson Elgin Road George B. Mulgin

Simplification of the Income Tax Here Discussed

Washington tech news reports a draft bill for simplifying the income tax. It envisions integrating withholding and individual taxes into a single levy, aiming to make employer withholding cover most taxes and reduce or remove filing needs. Officials estimate up to 39 million might be collected via withholding, with about 20 million still filing returns.

Associated Press Washington Tech Daughton George D-Ga Senate Eiance Committee

Coast Defenses Streamlined with New Coastal HQs

The Atlantic coast defenses will be streamlined with two sector headquarters to oversee coastal operations from Malin Florida and Busn Mass. A four sector system will be released with Lt Gen Gene Grose commanding and Maj. Gow Browhead leading the Homhestein sector and Maj. Gen John J Homer commanding the southeastern Ridelehh North Carolina sector.

New York Atlantic Malin Florida Gene Grose Homhestein Maj Gah Kuniheth ‘Browd Busn Mass Southeaster Ridelehh, NC Ger John J. Homer

State Police Capture Two Bandits In Fulton County Gun Battle

In Fulton County a gun battle ended with two bandits captured after being pursued by state troopers. One suspect, Werle Mercer, 38, was shot during the escape attempt. the other, Charles Felker, 52, surrendered after a lengthy chase. A 16 year old girl aided the effort, and police praised local cooperation.

Fulton County Astonia Harrisburg C. M. Wilhelm Ingdon Dalr Wilhelm Werle Tryine Wilhelm Dan Fed Charlés Felker Posse Pultow Rup Blyler Roy Bailey Treschon Realis Uke & Dite Mercer Heing Sverett Dbspttel Reno

Moscow Claims Wide Advances Up to Ten Miles

Moscow reports broad Soviet gains of up to ten miles with about 210 villages claimed retaken and hundreds of German troops falling as Red Army counterblows push southwest of Nikopol Nagi. The Lutak area sees continued crush in the fighting as both sides press multiple efforts.

Moscow Reds Nikopol Nagi Lutak

Finnish Capital Wasted by 600 Red Bombers

Red bombers struck Helsinki in a weekend show of force as Finns in Stockholm witnessed the raid raising tensions and stirring talk of peace. Moscow reported Red Army westward movement around Pskov with British broadcasts noting Soviet forces nearing rail hubs within 101 miles.

Pskov Baltic States Onon Red Ukraine Nikopol Mireur Kherson Nikwlney Germuts Helsinki Stockholm Germany Walant Findermans Moscow Prul Fiver CBS Geh Marklan Popov Novespkohuki Datvny Sher

Higley Given 510 20 Years In Crawford County

Lan Higley was convicted in Crawford county court this week for theft of two chests containing money from the home of Martin Lindsty in Sparte township near Cory. Judge Clare Kent sentenced him to a minimum of five years in the Western penitentiary. Higley’s counsel argued lack of adequate evidence, while the State Police testimony supported the verdict.

Lan Higley Crawford County Martin Lindsty Sparte Township Cory Clare Kent Western Higley

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