Cafeteria Issue Cleared By Board Report
Norman Edinger reports on a series of hearings addressing cafeteria operations. The board assigns responsibility to the superintendent and principals for future operation with monthly checks. Miss Bonella Gordon resigns as Home Economics supervisor at the Junior High School. directors approve and adopt cafeteria operation recommendations to prevent recurring issues.
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Edinger
Norman Edinger
Ward of Education
Miss Bonella
Gordon
Miss Gordon urged to withdraw resignation at evening meeting
At a Board meeting in the district, Miss Gordon was urged to withdraw her resignation as Home Economics instructor. Directors praised her ability and community cooperation, noting the cafeteria overhaul and successful service at both Junior and Senior High schools. The committee found no shortages and confirmed menus met federal requirements, while other recommendations were adopted.
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Gordon
Bonella Gorm
Cafeeria
Miss Gordon
Hunt
Ross
Edinger
Junor High School
Edingey
Penelec Buys Atlantic Refining Property in Corry
D W Jardine announced that Penelec Interests have purchased the Atlantic Refining Company site in Corry’s Third Ward. The warehouse and office complex on North Second Avenue will host a modern new substation and transformer plant, moving closer to the load center while providing extra storage and housing for future development.
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D. W. Jardine
Pennsylvania Electric
Compa
Ne Brie
Penelec
Atlantic Reining Company
Third Ward
Corry
Atlantic
North Second Avenue
First Avenue
Lsted
Aliana
Jardiné
Pensylvania Electric
West Washington Street
Corry Industries
Peneler
REPORT FURTHER REVOLTS IN REICH
Associated Press reports signs of anti Nazi resistance growing in Germany. News channels and newspapers cite the Communist faction as highly organized in efforts to overthrow Hitler. Food shortages push more people toward subversive activity and some industrialists shift from support to caution, seeking peace to protect production.
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Associated Press
Bern
Germany
Hitler
Union Civil War Vet Dies At 103
Sgt Major Logan gd Dyke last surviving Civil War veteran in Union City died at home of his daughter Mrs D Junkins shortly before his 103rd birthday. Funeral plans not announced.
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Logan Gd. Dyke
Unio City
D. §. Junkins
Union City
Pennsylvania
23 Are Killed In Clipper Crash
Miami Fla Jan Pan-Amer can Airways reports a Clipper crash near Portal Spain Trinidad killing 43 aboard and leaving 28 of 30 dead. Early radio notes say the ship broke up and sank before dawn with salvage efforts under way and few survivors found.
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Miami
Fig
Pan-Amer
Can Airways
Portal Spain
Trinidad
W. C. Shyder
jHere
Tost
German Forces Advance Across Reno River Bend in Italy
Bulletin from Allied HQ reports German troops moving four land positions along the southern Reno River bank near Valli di Comacchio after withdrawing two days. ELAS guerrillas retreating from Athens are said to have been pursued by Allied units 48 road miles northwest of Athens. Also noted, a heavy US bombing raid on Tokyo’s industrial area was conducted in clear weather, with first bombs dropped at 3:15 p.m. Tokyo time. Lt. Gen. Omar N. Bradley stated the Ardennes German offensive setback may have reduced enemy war-fighting capacity.
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Associated Press
Rome
San Alberto
Reno
Valli di Comacchio Lagoon
ELAS
Athens
Guerrill
21St Bomber Command Teadquarters
Guam
Tokyo
Marianas
U. 5
Twelfth Army Group
Omar N. Bradley
Ardennes
Explosions Ignite Titusville Refinery Tank Fire
In Titusville on Monday night a double explosion and fireball shot 100 feet into the air near the Pennsylvania Refining Company refinery. Two workers were treated for injuries, including a man who had a facial cut and another discharged Navy veteran. Firefighters with city and plant crews contained the blaze as tanks burned and gasolene released, with the incident described as a dangerous refinery fire.
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Titusville
Jan
Pennsylvania Refining Company
Porge
Strushers-Wells” Corporation
John J. Quinn
Tre Department
Quim
Brown Street
East Spring
60 Superfortresses Hit Tokyo and Philippine Targets
Allied air power pounded Japan and Luzon today as 60 Superfortresses and carrier planes blasted Formosa Ryukyu Islands and Tokyo. The strikes supported General MacArthur’s Philippines operations while Tokyo radio warned of an imminent invasion. Navy and Marine planes struck Formosa and Ryukyu Islands for a second time in a week as bomber commands hit Manila and Tokyo.
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Associated Press
Luzon Island
Lingayen Gulf
Japan
Formosa-Ryukyu Island
Philippines
Tokyo
Manila
Douglas MacArthur
Navy
Marine
John
McCain
Carter
Formosa
Ryukyu Talands
Soth
Lusepsland
Pacific leaders Nimitz and MacArthur meet again in pacific war signs
The Associated Press reports a new meeting between Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and General Douglas MacArthur at Pearl Harbor. It notes this is their third wartime conference, with earlier talks in New Guinea and Hollandia area, focused on various strategic matters.
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MacArthur
Nimitz
Associated Press
U.S
Philippines
New Guinea
Army
Oops
Southwest Pacific
Hollandia
Dutch New Guinea
Nim
Japanese and American naval actions reported in Pacific theater
A clipped U S dispatch describes an American force of about 70 warships engaging Japanese forts near Lingayen Gulf for two days. Reports say carriers and bombers attacked Formosa, Okinawa, and Ryukyus while Tokyo claimed counter actions. Details remain scarce as ongoing strikes continue.
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Comel
Lingayen Guilt
Mattla
Bares
Pacific
Formosa
Philippines
Ryukyus
Japan
Okinawa
Ishigatsi
Wiyako
Tokyo
Roosevelt Delivers Billion-Dollar Budget To Congress
President Roosevelt sent to Congress his fiscal year 1946 budget totaling about 63 to 83 billion dollars depending on war costs. He warned enemies will be defeated before arms are laid down and outlined ordinary costs, veteran benefits, and interest as rising war expenses approach 60 to 80 billion dollars. He projected federal revenue at around 41 billion and noted the debt would reach roughly 82 billion by July 1, with borrowing needed to cover annual deficits.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Geier
Associated Press
Washington
Europe
Mr. Roosevelt
FunseVelk
Ingliinblon
Mi Roosevelt
Opposition to new manpower bills weakens opposition
Associated Press reports Washington hearings on wartime manpower measures show growing GOP and Senate resistance. Senator Johnson shifts to support the idea, while President Roosevelt urges broad draft-based manpower to fill essential war jobs. Taft indicates Republicans may back practical changes including transfer or special-task service for registrants, aiming to meet labor needs in war plants.
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Associated Press
Washington
Johnson
D-Colg
Law
Nation Service
Roosevelt
Toxce
Selective Service
May D-Kyr
Init
House Military Committee
Taft
R-Ohiaf
Senate
Army
Cold Wave Spreads East Across Midwest and Plains
A fierce cold wave pushed temperatures below subzero marks across the Midwest and into the East. The Weather Bureau warned rapid freezes as western Canada air roared in from the Dakotas and Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Michigan Illinois and Missouri with the deepest chill arriving Friday night into Saturday.
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Associated Press
Weather Bureau
Canada
Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Towa
Michigan
Forthern
Tlinois
Missouri
Porecaster GD Canada
Chicago
Tose
Sonia
Twelfth Might Tree Burning Tonight At East Washington Grounds
Rotary Club announced this noon that the Twelfth Night tree burning will take place this evening at the former East Washington street grounds at o'clock. Everyone bringing a complete three for bonfire ticket can trade at Corr stores. Major Schintier of the Salvation Army will lead the community. The WHA is promising a feature and the fire department will have equipment on hand for emergencies.
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Rotary Glub
East Washington Street
Sted Corr
Schintier
Salvation Army
Gimgine
School Budget Estimates Ordered by Board of Education
President Glenn Wood announced the Board will begin submitting estimates for the district budget for the coming year. Trustees asked committees to start work immediately and present their figures at the next meeting. Treasurer Nigel Hale reported December receipts of 795.67 with expenditures of 15,387.86, leaving a January 1 balance of 60,057.65 and compared this year’s revenue to last year to aid the forthcoming budget.
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Glenn Wood
Board of Education
Pebrusty
Nigel Haizhl
Haleh
Cory Banks Hold Meetings
The National Bank of Cory and Citizens National Bank hold stockholders meetings today. The National Bank of Cory plans to elect a new board and officers for the coming year with few changes expected, while Citizens National Bank will elect directors and review reports with re-election anticipated and possible staff additions discussed before any organizational session.
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National Bank of Cory
Ofelock
Gitiens National Bank
Boldock
Byine
Frank N. Ames
Heckman urges action on school plan at local meeting
Pr Oliver Heckman of the State Department of Public Instruction visited Bar Usburg to survey local schools with focus on the Senior High. He recommended a complete Home Economics Department, a modern art course, and a robust physical education and health program, plus facilities for a full gymnasium. He stressed expanding vocational work and an agriculture department, and favored adding to the high school press facilities.
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Oliver Heckman
State Department of Public Instruction
Bar Usburg
Laws
Board of Education
Heckman
Suptaf Schools
Dewey
Senin
Dew
Ten Enrolled But More Nurses Aides Sought
Urgent appeal for enrollments at Corry Hospital to meet an impending draft surge. Women are urged to complete applications and physical exams for Nurse Aide training, with classes to be held five evenings weekly under Mrs. Hilda Millen.
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Huy
Corry Hospital
Brst
Nigse
Sullivan
Graft Insurance Agency
Hilda Millen
Berlin claims six Rhine towns overrun in late war push
Berlin reports American infantry and tanks nearing the Belgian road town of Larache as Allied forces advance two miles from a ghostly battlefield. British and Canadian units press toward the Ardennes while French and American groups hold and probe German lines in Alsace Lorraine. Strassbourg’s threat eases as Germans pull back 1000 yards before British Second Army.
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Associated Press
Paris
Larache
Ardennes Weyge
Ninth Army
Vie
Jacob E. Devers
Weste Onets
Alsave
Lorraine
U.S
Seventh Army
Kelven
Alsace
Strassbourg
Althauels Hensquarter
Sailes
Holand
Ardennes
Marche
Prisoner Cecil Bates Reported Safe With German Detention
Mrs. Florence Bates of 329 East South Street received word this morning that her husband Pic. Cecil James Bates is safe and well as a prisoner of the German government. Bates had been listed as missing after action on the western front during February 1941 overseas with the 28th division. The War Department confirmed the escape and noted he had been missing since the Normandy beachhead period.
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Florence Hotchkiss Bates
East South Street
Pic
Cecil James Bates
Bates
Corry Soutier
Gefion
Western Front
Pic Bates
Ganany A
Heth
Normandy Beachhead
Sie War Department
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Reich
Warren
Alma Duffy
North Warren
Lowrey Kaid
Luzon
Ryukus
7Th
Strasbourg
St Vith
House
Corry Banks
National Bank
Citizens Bank
State Dept.of Public Instruction
Berlin
Rhine Valley
Pfc
Cecil Bates
Florence Bates
Husband, Co
Joe
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