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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1943
Page
6
Pennsylvania State College reports a steady rise in the cost of living during 1943 despite government controls. November food prices up 13 percent from 1942 and 38 percent since 1939, with overall prices for foods increasing 12 percent in 1942. Also notes a WWII related impact on wage and commodity dynamics.
The Associated Press reports the 1942 Revenue Act reduces tax exempt portions of cash for gifts and estates, raises Victory Tax and income taxes, and tightens excise taxes. It consolidates exemptions to 60000, cuts annual gift exemptions to 3000, and lifetime gifts to 30000, while raising taxes on spirits beer wine cigarettes and several services.
A quirky local note describes a surge of household appliances in Chrenge NL with refrigerators and vacuum cleaners estimated to outnumber those in England. The peculiar phrasing hints at a humorous or satirical item about consumer abundance and urban clutter.
An Elgin area youth serves with an American light bomber squadron in Tunisia. Major Kegelman leads the unit, which has carried out 41 raids on German forces with one noncombat loss. The crew endures harsh weather, sparse facilities, and constant Luftwaffe attacks as they fly from a mountain plateau airfield. Local inquiries fail to confirm relatives of crew member Robert Riley of Elgin or Union City.
Prayer services were held at two o clock for infant Patricia Jane MacInnes daughter of Mr and Mrs J A MacInnes who died at Bryn Mawr Hospital Bryn Mawr Pa Rev Carl Heidt officiated Surviving relatives include a sister Dorothy Ann maternal grandmother Mrs Frank Blair and grandparents Mr and Mrs James Wikre and Capt and Mrs J F Austin Great grandparents also noted Prosuation of food in Britain has been increased from 40 to 60 per cent of the nation's needs.
Bradford Dan Frederick Funtoon Jr a 20 year old Lewis Run native and navy fireman second class was killed in action the navy telegram noting he died in the performance of duty. The location of his ship’s section was not disclosed the body cannot be returned presently. He enlisted three days after Pearl Harbor on December 10 1941 in Olean and trained at Newport after basic training served on the ship where he perished. His last letter dated December 8 spoke of saving 100 and planning a furlough to visit his parents.
James town industrial workers, about 11 000 to 12 000, will contribute roughly 100000 dollars each month to the federal Victory Tax, says Donald L. Anderson, secretary of the Jamestown Chamber of Commerce. Most earn over 12 dollars weekly, with earnings above that taxed at 3 percent, affecting the monthly payroll of about 7250000 and about 2000000 taxable.
Four brothers from DuBois, Pennsylvania were honored at Penn State commencement. John Allen and James Alvin Christian, both 22, earned bachelor of science degrees in animal husbandry and will report to the Army Air Corps communications branch on February 22. Younger brothers Lynn Don, 18, and Ross Edgar, 17, will remain in class at Penn State. Their father is a farmer and tail carrier.
Finance Director Josey Martin announced a city settlement for street bond issues will release hundreds of real estate parcels. Liens tied to the original bonds will be settled with bondholders, cutting decades of accumulated interest and costs. Properties in the northwest and Glenwood Hills districts are expected to see active real estate movement as the plan advances.
A War Department notice reports Sergeant Constant J. Skiba killed in action on November 9. He was 22 and a Holy Cross School graduate who attended Salamanca High, worked at Anviews theatre before enlisting in Buffalo in October 1944. Memorial service planned by John D. Hughes Post American Legion 14.
An antiseptic SAN CURA product line promises relief from irritation and minor injuries. The ad promotes SAN CURA Ointment for misery relief and recommends washing with SANCURA Soap before use. Available in 5c and 10c sizes at drug stores. It references “Sosp 250, 1-4.”
A War Department message reveals Corporal Berigant Trani DeStefan, long regarded missing since the Pearl Harbor era, is alive in the Philippines as a prisoner of war. The letter promises further details about his status and fate.
The county tentative 1943 budget will be completed and submitted to the board by January 31, says Controller Harvey M. Willis. Delays in receiving requisitions from county offices slow draft preparation. County Engineer Supplee asks $20,009 for 1943 damage claims, likely reduced due to reduced gasoline tax money. he also seeks $4,990 for other engineering bureau expenses.
Kane plans a perpetual war memorial by using surplus funds from a drive for an honor roll display. The American Legion post approved a design by Herbert Johnson and set a $600 target, with overage to be invested in war bonds for a future memorial honoring men and women in the current war. Work on the display sign is to begin soon listing about 700 names.
Cheroge Eichhorn, veteran employee of the Erie County prothonotary’s office, collapsed Saturday morning at St Vincent’s hospital while recovering from surgery two weeks earlier. Residing at Lennox Apartment, 15 Finnell Street, she had served in the office since Henry Byevilier led it.
In Clearfield Pennsylvania a fire added sixty thousand dollars to the community flood damage. The blaze damaged the Loube Shapiro building in the main business district, destroying three stores. The fire started in a wallpaper and paint shop basement as residents focused on flood relief and the arrival of troops along the Susquehanna River.
An unreadable wartime snippet describes naval movements near the Pacific theater with references to destroyers, Japanese ships, American strikes, and hostile bombardment. The text is fragmented and loses clear detail about dates, locations, and outcomes.
Fragmentary text references British command and dispatches with uncertain leadership. no coherent details on events, dates, places, or names available to form a factual summary.
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