12 Jan 1944
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1944
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text from a 1917 issue shows scattered names and phrases about a center tiled site, a fort or theater, and local business notices. The readable parts are too incomplete to identify a clear event, person, or organization with certainty.
The evacuation of Cervara in central Italy near Cassino was announced as Soviet and Allied actions continued. The Red Army claimed advances in Ukraine and Poland, with significant victories around Khoyosrad and near Shepetovka, while German resistance faded and retreating forces drew on rail lines through Brest Litovsk. Continued heavy Allied bombardment and combat across the Mediterranean and Eastern Front marked the day’s wartime updates.
The Bittner case involving Margaret Bartholme and John Bittner was settled in Aldermen Dordon's court yesterday afternoon after District Attorney Burton R. Uayle was informed of the circumstances and authorized one settlement. Bartholme received $460 for merchandise she expected to deliver, plus approximately $ ad in costs. Bittner, from Johnsonburg, said he planned to deliver the merchandise and later leave for Navy service tonight, claiming entanglement with the Atlantic and Pacific Company across various stores.
The AP notes injuries and several casualties across Pennsylvania during the blackout night. One 60 year old Pittsburgh resident and a 100 plus year old woman named Marina E. Ross died in shelter aftermath. A York County man died in a truck fire after a crash near Newport. James Rohrbaugh, 32, of Mr Wolf, York County, burned in the cab of a truck near a bridge over the Juniata river. State Police traced the crash to the blackout period as a warden halted traffic.
Coroner T. Nugent ordered autopsies on Thomas Pred, 3, and Harry Freed, 57, to determine cause of death in their Watpum residence. Bodies found by Albey Hairhager after fur niture disarray and stove out. Early reports cited exposure with no clear signs of violence.
A hard fought election year confrontation centers on a controversial issue with labor leaders denouncing a key measure. A House committee will review the request as the opposition maintains a slim lead in current standings.
Senator Reynolds condemns the Roosevelt call for national service as enslaving the people and likens it to fascist methods. House and Senate members split on the measure with leaders from labor cautions, while others urge delaying action until broader tax and cost reforms pass. The House military committee weighs options as political battle lines form ahead of election year fights.
SHMORGO Jan 12 Robert E Hannegan of St Louis now U S commissioner of internal revenue in Washington is expected to succeed Postmaster General Frank C Walker as chairman of the Democratic National Committee when a committee meeting in Washington January 22 to pick a temporary convention site Albany Ning Jam 18 Beleif that Governor Thomas E Dewey would consent to be drafted as Republican candidate for president mounted today after his failure to eliminate himself from consideration for the nomination Roosevelt asked Congress for a national highway system costing 750 million annually over years Madrid incident near Arevalo 75 miles NW of Madrid left 96 killed and more than 10 injured in train collision near Arevalo Spain
The Buffalo Blood Center unit collected 291 pints over two days at Parish Hall with 154 Monday and 137 Tuesday. 84 rejections and 80 appointment cancellations were high due to recent illnesses. Next visit planned for February with dates to be announced.
Message from Master Gunnery Sgt Frank Seifert describes Marine Sgt Bob Swan missing after a battle near Bougainville aboard the destroyer transport McKean. He confirms the ship’s loss and notes Swan’s absence, with a December 1943 in-field letter signaling the attack time and location. Page three continuation promised.
Pennsylvania defense officials report statewide first blackout test in 1984 with sirens heard at 10 25 PM and signals at 10 40 blue 10 59 red 11 10 blue 11 28 clear. Harrisburg says near perfect despite missing yellow alert. Wardens and civilian volunteers manned posts. some minor violations noted. Waynesboro, Waynesburg and Titusville reported variable results as communities tested defense council orders.
More than 300 children and many adults attended the Twelfth Night burning of Christmas trees on East Washington Street. The event, sponsored by the YMCA and Corry Rotary Club, offered treats from local merchants for those bringing holiday greenery. Fire department and police presence ensured safety, with several city stores participating in a festive community gathering.
Cpl Bob Watrous hurt in a bus crash near Staten Island while returning to his base. A Red Grass nurse reported he is recovering satisfactorily and that further details await a hospital letter from his parents Mr. and Mrs. Watrous of Columbus.
The war era vital statistics record 978 births in the Corry Elgin Concord Wayne district in 1943, with 370 born in Corry Hospital and a male preference of 201 to 178 females. There were 124 deaths, 66 of them in Corry Hospital, including 12 deaths under one year. Leading causes were vascular and kidney diseases totaling 28, heart disease 22, and cerebral hemorrhage 13, with stillbirths 12 and pneumonia nine. The registrar notes 19 more births and 35 more deaths in 1943 versus 1942.
In northern New Guinea fighting, Japanese suffered heavy losses as Allied air strikes over Rabaul and surrounding areas reportedly downed 21 Japanese planes. The bold attack disrupted defenses, while Allied forces claimed several low-level bombers hit enemy positions and craters caused by bombardment.
FBI agents arrested German born spy William Albrecht von Prisiventia Gunnaif vy Rulit Lob at an apartment near the Stacklyn Navy Yard. The suspect allegedly passed war information to Germany in invisible ink on personal letters.
A New York grand jury indicted Chase National Bank and Leaned J. A. Stilt, an industrial diamonds dealer, charging them with conspiring and engaging in illegal surge and export of diamonds in violation of the Trading with the Enemy Act. Attorney General Bid dle announced the action.
Swedish press reports Allied bombers swept near Berlin yesterday marking first approach to inner areas. Attacks were centered on Magdeburg and Halberstadt with German countermeasures described as extensive. Reports mention Luftwaffe efforts to deter, defend, and disrupt advancing forces near multiple targets.
Reporters in London question German claims of heavy Allied losses after a three hour air battle over Germany. The Eighth Air Force acknowledged fierce combat with Liberators and Thunderbolts, while German sources listed 124 Allied bombers downed and nine Nazi planes, with uncertainty about precise totals.
Chicago January 12 Associated Press survey among Republican National Committee members finds Gov. Thomas Dewey and Wendell Willkie as leading possible contenders for the party’s presidential nomination. The test of sentiment indicated a large number had decided which candidate would invite support.
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