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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1944

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Park Hotel Blaze Leaves City Center In Ruins

A basement explosion sparked a six story fire in Franklin destroying the Park hotel and driving nearly 100 residents into the street. Fire crews kept flames from nearby property, rescue efforts saved a 75 year old woman, and the Harmony bus terminal on the first floor burned out. The blaze, Franklin’s largest since 1915, caused property losses estimated over 900000 with many valuables lost.

Armony Associated Press Franklin Pay Jon Park Clydé Lorine ‘Smith Meat Tee Hana Hone Pike Pranklin News-Herald Civilian Defense Buda Walker Warren Walker Harmony Leo Ranney Ranney I Ul California Charles Miller Réiding Bryelin

Thirteen Killed In Bomber Crash Near McClelland Field

A thunderous explosion shattered the sky as a heavy Army Flying Fortress crashed near McClelland Field, killing 18 aboard. Only survivor Major James H. Wergen of Salinas, California, recalls nothing of the abortive parachute release before losing memory of the event.

Bagramento Calif McClelland Field McChord Field Tacoma Wash Los Angeles James H. Wergen Salinis

Three Fliers Die in Tennessee Plane Crash

Three airmen were killed in a Tennessee plane crash near Missionary Ridge, with the attack occurring at night. The injuries and exact details remain unclear as authorities release partial information and identify the victims later.

Tennessee Ress

Corry pilot earns Distinguished Flying Cross in New Guinea

First Lt. John M. Stowe son of Mr and Mrs W B Stowe 321 East South street Corry is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement during 25 missions in the Southwest Pacific He trained at Williams Field Mira Loma Olympia and in Oxnard and is now serving with a Fifth Air Force fighter squadron He previously earned the Air Medal and was injured in October while flying a P-38 Interceptor

Sauttwest Pacific Journal Today John M. Stowe W. B. Stowe East South Street George Kenney New Guinea Stowe Southwest Pacific Corry Air Corps Young RVG War Department Gen Kenney Trent Fifth Ey

Schools Resume After Holiday With 97 Absent

Readable portions report 97 pupils absent as schools reopen after a holiday. Elementary rooms show 40 absent, junior high 26, senior high 31, with officials noting illness appears down and more students expected back soon. Treasury figures follow with December balances and expenditures.

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Invasion Talk Stirs Germany

London reports German propaganda suggests invasion plans may be ready in southern England. Berlin broadcasts claim political factors compel action, citing discontent with 25 to 30 divisions fighting in the Italian front and warning of imminent military moves.

London Haliday Berlin England Moscow

Kin of former Corry woman killed by bus

Charles T. Davis, a 70 year old North East fruit farmer and father in law of former Katherine Powers, was killed on Sunday when an eastbound Greyhound struck him on a highway near North East. Davis, walking on the left side, was hit as a slight hill limited the driver’s view. his glasses and watch lay 44 feet away. State Motor Police investigated with witnesses sought aboard the bus. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday at 2 o'clock at Wilson Funeral Home in North East.

Charles T. Davis Katherine Powers Mr. Davis Charles Melvin Davis, Hushand Catherine Powers North East Davis Ue Affort Puneral Mrt Wilson Puneral

Nation mourns as New Year holiday deaths top 200

The nation woke to violent accidents over the New Year weekend, with 242 lives lost in 54 hours. Motor vehicle crashes caused 150 deaths, fires, drownings, gas poisoning and other mishaps 92 more. Gasoline rationing helped keep traffic deaths down. California led with 31 fatalities.

Inieg National Safety Council California Pernevigatia

Airfields and harbor seized in new threat

Security forces report seizure of key airfields and harbor as Sixth Army advances within 55 miles of Mai. New battle lines form as Allied and enemy positions shift, signaling heightened risk of confrontation and broader strategic implications in the region.

Sixth Army Mai Prospect

Pacific War Decisive Stage Seen in 1944

Allied landings at Saidor on the New Guinea north coast threaten Japanese ports and fortresses. 32nd Infantry Division lands at Salidor beaches with dawn resistance overcome near an airfield. Sixth Army advances 59 miles southeast of Madang toward Astrolabe Bay as Cape Gloucester and Saidor airfield actions continue. Japanese dead exceed 1000 as naval bombardments support landings and patrols push inland.

Associated Press Saidor New Guinea 32Nd Infanitry Division Saldor Sudanne Earlie New Guinea Gener] Macarter Sixth Army Madang Astrolabe Bay Blucher Point Bergen Bay Gloucester

Weaver Named New Manager of Hotel Corry

C V Weaver was announced as the new manager of Hotel Corry to succeed William D Spencer. Weaver, with prior hotel leadership in Pittsburgh Cambridge Springs and Franklin, plans changes after familiarizing with operations. He cites staff shortages and will invest in personnel to improve the hotel’s running.

C. V. Weaver Hotel Corry William D. Spencer Spencer Tionesta Gary Hil Weaver Penn-Shady Pittsburgh Cambridge Springs Bartlett Exchange Hotel Franklin Corry Pideliny True Company Pils- Gurgh

City Council Elects New Finance Chief and Department Heads

City council this morning selected George Besson as director of safety and approved staffing changes in the finance department. Mayor Hepler delivered his sixth annual message praising past work, welcoming new members Barnes and Besson, and noting the death of City Assessor Frank Heath. The council postponed a decision on a tax assessor and will consider a new bond and payroll changes at the next meeting.

George Besson Newton Prec Kittley Hepler Calmcil Gene Mullen City Lyessvey Pedarties George Beswun Courellivar Besson Himer Council Besson Fred Kinnoy Sweet Bokeleple Heplered Durinz Barnes Owr TL. Heath Fairhaven Hare Creek Iiag West Main Street Torrett Keir

Destroyer explosion and loss near Sandy Hook

A destroyer exploded and sank northeast of Sandy Hook New Jersey injuring 108 with at least 162 known survivors. Reports say the blast occurred around 6 am caused by mined ordnance. port authorities and Naval officials provided casualty details and hospital responses as the war news from Europe dominates fronts near Poland and Kiev.

New York Jin Sandy Hook Navy Amimites Betury Port Hancock Third Naval District

Bulletin items from diverse fronts in early January

Reports from Istanbul Bulgaria United States Argentina and Brazil detail sudden moves: Turkish bulletin on Bulgaria and Premiy. U S Rep. Culley receives uniffeted status for a government war contracts brokerage noted by Justice Dept. Argentina recognizes Bolivian government after coup. Brazilian air force dispatches pilots and ground troops to an unspecified war front under Major Neru Moura.

Washington Daimes ML Cuittey Ds Mins Federat Connersion Willyhe Engineer’ Group, Inc Department of Justice Rio DE Janemo Neru Moura

Patty Irene Is Year's First Babe in Corry 1944

Patty Irene Dahl was Corry Pennsylvania's first baby of 1944 born at 1 40 New Year’s morning to Mr and Mrs W Dani at 754 East Main Street The newborn will receive nine gifts from Avenue merchants Attending physician was Dr O Eibler The Dahls also have a one year old daughter Connie Ann Mr Dan works for Raymond Miz Co.

Guy Corry Patty Irene Dahl Dani East ‘Main Stree Avenue Merchants 0. Eibler Patty Irene Dahls Connie Ann Dan Raymond Miz. Co

Register for liquor at Corry store drives lineups

Uprising demand for whiskey as Corry area customers flock for registration under six week rationing. Store officials report thousands lined up, with 271 registrants noted and total Erie counts nearing 45,000 by Friday.

Adentiyer William Pantrate Mansper Paniteke Erie Hel Cliver & High Mar

Six Months in Southwest Pacific by local soldier

George J. Fram, a World War II veteran from the area, recalls six months in New Caledonia with an anti aircraft unit from September 1942 to March 1943. He describes light raids on the American supply base, encounters with Japanese prisoners, and later service as a bomber crewman in Ohio.

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Collision on West Pleasant Street Leaves Two Damaged

Early Saturday morning in Corry two cars collided on West Pleasant Street near Second Avenue. Clarene Cumar drove a Plymouth toward the west and struck a Ford roadster owned by Leonard Miglo. The parked Ford was facing east on Pleasant Street near the Pinch block. The impact sent the Plymouth across the road and into the Ford, causing extensive damage to both vehicles. Police were surveying the scene as of today.

Ing Corry Clarene Cumar West Pleasant Street Second Avenue Leonard Mig Clo Pleasansit Caliisina Afigiiodo

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