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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1945

Page

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Sale of Bolero or Silva ing to Muh 1 You

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a proposed sale or transfer involving Bolero or Silva to Muh 1. Details are unclear but indicate a transaction or disposition action.

Silva

Soviets Claim Control Of Over Half The City

The Soviet army pressed toward Komarom as towns fell in a westward push from Budapest. Reinforcements from Germany were sent to stem the Red advance while Russian communiques reported gains beyond the Danube and growing pressure on the German defense line near Bratislava.

Associated Press Moscow Budapest Gereman Danube Radio Y Mulinaveky Dntuney Komarom Origai Fe Huly Dich Phils Trin Het Bratislava Vietina

National Bank of Corry names new directors

The National Bank of Corry expands its board at the annual stockholders meeting naming two new directors Henry Martin Keppel and Pred W. Zwing. Longtime officers H A Keppel president and A L Poster vice president continue with Dan A. Depew cashier H W Powers assistant cashier and W J Keppel teller. The bank reports its most profitable year since 1930 and the board will now consist of six directors.

Na- Hone Bank of Corry H. A. Keppel A. L. Poster Dan A. Depew H. W. Powers W. J. Keppel Henry Martin Keppel Henry Keppel National Bank of Corry Pred W. Zwing Baldwin Construction Co Hotel Corry

Treasury report shows January balance and totals

Treasury report from Washington dated January 10 presents the January balance of 21,843,449,742.93 and total debt of 232,? million with a daily increase of 124,? million. Expenditures are listed at 213,753,167.65 and total assets near 20,? as reported in the fluctuating figures.

Treasury Report Washington Treasury

Price Ceiling On Cattle Ordered

Washington January 10 government action imposes a price ceiling on cattle amid opposition. The measure lowers the ceiling from 18 to 17.50 per hundredweight, extending to calves and oating cattle. Stabilization head Vinson announced the change effective January 29.

Nspuctiven Washington Jai Satekmen

Twelfth Night Burning Draws Large Crowd

The Rotary Club event near East Washington Street drew about five hundred people for a Christmas tree burning and community sing led by Major Alfred Schotter. Volunteers reported trees exhausted the supply and emergency cards were used for many exchanges. City street department aided access and police provided on standby for safety.

Rotary Club Alfred Schotter Salvaton Army Rotary Police Department

Malmedy Bombed by Allied Air Attacks in Tragic Error

The Belgian town of Malmedy, population 6000, was nearly destroyed by two Allied air strikes before Christmas in a tragic error. American troops held the town despite nearby German advances as civilian and soldier deaths were reported.

Malmedy Associated Press London Ral Boyle Boyle Lotion News Malmeady

Germans Retreat From Wedge Inside Belgium Front

Allied forces advance on multiple fronts as German lines pull back in Belgium and along the Rhine. Patton's Third Army pushes toward Houffauze while U.S. First Army reports gains near Laroche and Ferrieres. Allied communiques note repulsed counterattacks and continued pressure north of Strasbourg and in the Vosges. In Belgium, German withdrawals widen as British thrusts reclaim Bure and Forrieres. Airport manager named in Pittsburgh as county commissioners appoint Thomas E. Scanlon to oversee airport operations and redevelopment.

Tress George Patton Third Houffauze Paris Laroche Ardennes Salient Cielle Supreme Headquarters Edgge Silient Ferrieres Rochefort U.S. Third Army Bassogne Bonnerge Tillet Bastogne George S. Patton Rimsing Surreguemites Reyersweller Lamberg Nagis Lower Vosges Salient Bootzheim Turckheim Colmar Mulhouse von Rund- Stedt Belgium Anay Bure Forrieres Pittsburgh Thomas E. Séunson Allegheny County Scanlon Tie County Greater Pittsburgh Moai Township

Long And Bitter Campaign To Follow MacArthur's Return

Washington reports a lengthy and costly campaign plan following General MacArthur's Luzon landings. The strategists outline key objectives to secure air bases, establish a jump off point for further drives against Japan, and sustain American forces in the Philippines while challenging Japanese defenses in the South China Sea. The offensive aims to break Japanese resistance and move toward a final victory, with expectations of a prolonged campaign and heavy combat ahead.

South China Sea Pally Detoha the Ching

Army Expected to Help Open Route in Area

Calder weather disrupts work as Veen packing slows opening of secondary roads in Corry district along Lew Highway. Army equipment expected to assist between Waterford and Erie to widen the route to usable width. Local crews report progress and hope for completion by evening, with travel remaining precarious at many points.

Calder Corry Lew Highway Department Garter Hill Iteas Corey Erie Waterford Concord

Citizens Bank Board Elected in Annual Stockholders Meeting

The Citizens Nations Bank held its annual stockholders meeting to review the year’s business and re elect directors. Directors J. Irvine, H. W. Love land, D. B. Taggart, G. W. Demard On, and H. W. Parker were re elected. Officers and organizational items were deferred to next Monday evening.

Citizens Nations Bank J. Trvine H. W. Loveland D. B. Taggart GW. Demard H.W. Parker

Income Tax Collector at Post Office Friday

Income tax official E. W. Vampaueu deputy collector will be at Room 8, O. S. Post Office building Thursday and Friday 10 to 12 and 1 to 5 p.m. to aid taxpayers in filing returns. He especially seeks farmers and declaration group filers with amended declarations due January 15, 1895. Other taxpayers have until March 15, 1895.

E. W. Vampaeu 0. S. Post Office

Patterson Forecasts 900000 Enlistees in Six Months

Washington June 10 Patterson told Congress that defense needs for the first half of 1945 will require a minimum 900000 men in the armed forces. He noted draft calls could total around 700000 for the army and 200000 for the navy, with work or fight legislation likely to include ages 1 to 45. The War Department favored shifting ages and roles to meet wartime needs while minimizing life disruption.

Associated Press Washington Robert Patterson Congress Gould Leeds Elvis Army Navy Unis Serail Pattersons War Department Toy Wien

Bombers attack bridges and fronts in daylight raid

Eleven U S Liberators and Flying Fortresses bombarded targets behind the Belgian bulge and along the Rhine with 300 fighter escorts. The Eighth Air Force pressed a daylight raid delivering about 4 000 tons of bombs through snow storms. Norwegian partisans reportedly cut the main rail line between Trondheim and Oslo as Germans were being evacuated. Argentina said it will not participate in future Pan American meetings. Premier Plastiras of Greece urged a general election at the warmest moment to decide on a new assembly and a permanent government.

Associated Press London Rhine Eighth Air Force Nicholas Plastiras Greece

Crashed Airliner Wreckage Sighted Near L A Area

An America Airlines flight with 21 passengers and three crew members was sighted wrecked about five miles north of Lockheed air terminal, Burbank. A spokesman said debris was visible from the control tower with field glasses and no survivors could be confirmed. Earlier reports said the plane was missing over the San Fernando Valley after failed attempts to land at Lockheed terminals.

Los Angeles America Airlines Lockheed Air Burbank Escenta, & Foothill Ere Grolund Tieeras Sa Fernando Valley Lockheed Cerminals

One killed in rail accident at Belfast incident

A rail accident in Belfast on January date killed around fourteen workers from the shipyard and airplane industries. The fatalities included several prominent workers from the local industrial sector. Authorities investigated the crash and emergency crews responded to the scene.

Belfast Norther Ireland Jan—Pourteen

Erie Induction Center to Close During Preinduction Exams

The Erie induction center will close today as 18 reporting men from the Corry-Union City district undergo preinduction examinations. The group will travel to Pittsburgh for exams, return to Union City by evening, and be reclassified under the new deferment orders. Secretary Burkhart said all farm deferred men under 28 must be listed for pre-induction exams.

Corry-Union Erie Union City Torlay Focal Erié Ebsay Pittsburgh Sng Burkhart

Hingfelder Promoted to Commander in South Pacific Service

F A Hingfelder has been promoted to commander and serves as officer of communications on Admiral Mitscher’s staff in the South Pacific. He telephoned his sister in the United States from San Francisco during a layover before returning to his base. He is brother to Lt Clyde Dingfelder with the Marines and son of William Dingfelder of Corry, Pa.

Ban Usoop Lakaeiuee Mas Raymond Gi- Soi Hingfelder Adm Mitschers South Pacific San Francisco Moriig Comdr Dingfelder Clyde Dingfelder Marines William Dingfelder Corry

Williams Now Manager Uses Offices Here

Barnard J Williams has taken proactive management of the USES and IM Welfare Commission offices in UWE City. Williams, a veteran with military service, assumes duties amid transfers and new assignments. local officials will coordinate with Corry office as needed.

Williams Barnard J Williams Hse United Uwe Cily Mie Williams Mer Manuel Roth Corry Olive Mary B. Hopkins Duis Willis Will Concksie Pendine Weel Wits Warren Bean Ant Crawson Piers Bridford Tiusville Girex Connerning

Cold Wave Hits Midwest Gulf States Ends By Thursday

A sharp cold wave sweeps across the Midwest and into the Gulf and South Atlantic regions. Subzero and near zero readings reported from New York to Pennsylvania and New England. southern areas see freezing marks. In Bemidji, Minnesota, 32 below yesterday contrasted with zero this morning. Minneapolis at 3 above. Chicago reports 20 below at midnight, rising to 6 above six hours later. Continuous cold threatens the plains and other western sections, with Pare Three reference.

Fred Kinley Mid- West Gulf and South Atlantic Oday Associated Press New York New England Pennsylvania Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Plains States Thead- West Tuoiand Ohio Bemidji Minn Minneapolis Chicago

Army Yanks Still Pouring Ashore on Luzon

Allied forces press ashore on Luzon with light landing losses. The country suited for mechanized warfare as beaches are cleared by air and naval support, signaling intensified operations against Japanese defenses.

Luzon

Beachhead Extends From Lingayen to San Fabian

Anoviated Press reports General Douglas MacArthur's headquarters on Luzon. Tens of thousands of American troops landed with MacArthur yesterday in Lingayen Gulf on western Luzon and drove south toward the Mionilla coast amid rugged coastal terrain as they pushed forward in the early stages of the Luzon campaign.

Douglas MacArthur Luzon Philipppines Lingayen Gulf Lae Island

Second Battle of Bataan Expected By Ray Cronin

Report excerpts describe Allied and Japanese forces in the Philippines, with U.S. Sixth Army and Lingayen Gulf maneuvers. The piece notes anticipated Japanese defenses, American air and naval activity, and looming heavy losses as the battle intensifies, with references to Gen. MacArthur and ongoing bombardment and landings. The fragment hints at wartime statistics and battlefield movements, ending with a note that continued coverage appears on page eight.

Bataan Ray Cronin Furtiar Associated Press Bureau Astrouil Ialils Philippines Boelked Ito Ie TomehLa Jasin Macarthur Twersiyatou Hyuss Amazine Sia Mavanhir Val Bataannd Walter Krueger Sixth Army Lingayen Gulf

Two Trainmen Killed in Boiler Explosion

A Baltimore & Ohio special passenger train boiler exploded 22 miles west of Washington, killing two trainmen, Engineer William Frederick and Fireman EP Brown. No passengers were injured. 13 cars remained upright and were safely shaken by the wreck. Bodies were recovered several hours later near Frederick, Maryland.

Rockvile Baltimore & Ohio Washington Linpd 7 Frederick Ballimorn EP. Brown Baltimore

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Fred W. Ewing Haguenau Forest Strasbourg U. 8. First Army Ramree Hadte Forthern MinArsiue America Bayorets Figin Alr Aval Baxon TRENT Japan Hove Campalen Lamon Wien Hemy Carter Hill Citizens Bank Board Patterson Norway Trondiarmy Oslo Germany Buenos Aires F. A. Hingfelder Byrnes Order Midwest Lingayen City San Fabian
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