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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1942
Page
1
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London papers lash at British leadership over Malaya and Singapore in a heated reaction to Japanese advances and naval build ups. Calls rise to remove failing ministers while backing renewed efforts to save Singapore and Tobruk as reinforcements arrive from Allied command posts.
City council discussions show division over a proposed bond issue for street and fire department equipment with debate on increasing beyond the $19,000 limit for a larger Second Ward fire truck. A showdown at Monday’s meeting aims to clarify the finance and equipment path as officers press for immediate replacement of worn gear.
Panamanian tanker torpedoed by enemy submarine near Moritini Point. Niter torpedoed at close range, Kermanusying left adrift. Forty crewmen with one saved reported. ship still listed as in danger after attack early Wednesday. Navy confirms ongoing assessment with more than 24 hours elapsed.
Police cooperate with Erie Railroad authorities on possible sabotage involving a spike driven between rail joints on westbound train No. 7. The spike was found near CM tower east of Columbus by Charles Howard, who freed it with a pick. A delay risk was noted as the train passed the scene minutes later. investigators seek witnesses and any auto activity near Route 6.
Washington dispatch says a 17,000 ton Japanese merchant liner of the Yawala class owned by NYK Lines was sunk by an American submarine. The vessel was described as fast and the Navy offered no further details. It was noted the ship could have been converted for aircraft use.
Prank G. Whiteley of the Crystal Joe and Coal Company has been named chairman of the disaster committee of the Carey Chapter of the Red Cross now organizing to assist in any war emergency. He succeeds Willie Cox, manager of the Murphy Conwany store, who is leaving Corry to reside in Titusville after a month in the post. Cox made progress building an organized unit. Whiteley is expected to follow similar lines. Appointment was made at the executive board meeting in Ajax building.
Washington reports Japan pledged good treatment for captured Americans under the Geneva prisoners of war convention. The 1929 pact was not ratified by Japan, but the Swiss government conveyed the pledge through Red Cross channels. Reports note Americans have already been captured, including Marines from Tientsin Wake and Guam and the crew of an American gunboat at Shanghai.
Corryites will attend the air raid warden school to be held in Erie on Monday and Tuesday evenings January 19 and 20. Roger M Brown chairs the City Defense Council and announces the two night course will cover federal state and local civilian defense, raid warnings, warden duties, and organization details. Howard B Kelly and Walter A Damenson of local schools will lead sessions in two one hour blocks each night. Commendable local interest is noted as plans proceed for emergency defense setup.
Washington Jan 15 The admiral Thomas C Hart is hailed for preserving the Asiatic fleet after a perilous move from Cavite near Manila The entire combat force including cruisers destroyers and submarines was withdrawn to safety along with the fleet train The base shift creates a comparatively secure link from new stations to continue operations against Japanese forces headlines note Hart has established a new base to sustain the ongoing sea war
A Norwegian tanker attacked off Mantivuls point was surfaced upon by a submarine circling and firing torpedoes. Captain Harold Hansen said the sub remained on the surface near Long Island before sinking two torpedoes. Survivors were rescued by U S naval vessels off Newport and New Bedford with one crew member seriously injured. The tanker built in Hamburg in 1939, registered Panama, was en route to an undisclosed port from Panama City when attacked.
Reported as one of the war’s greatest battles near Mozhaisk and Smolensk, with 100,000 German troops defending a last line west of Moscow. British dispatches say a savage clash rages in Mozhaisk valley as observers note shifting gains and the potential German retreat toward key positions like Smolensk and Orel.
On January 15 1945 the U S war prisoner count from Guam reached 432 including Governor George J McMillin and various officers and civilians. They arrived at Shikoku and were interned in Zentsuji with many listed by rank and unit. Ten navy petty officers reportedly were detained after transfers by Gilbert and Australian channels.
Sumner Welles met Argentina’s foreign minister Enrique Ryne Gulnagi in Rio de Janeiro to discuss the Pan American Foreign Ministers conference. The 9 minute hotel meeting followed by brief comments signaled progress toward a possible pro conference with the two nations.
Washington reports heavy Japanese bombardment of Corregidor Island in Manila Bay as nine bombers attacked fortifications. Two bombers were shot down by anti air artillery. others hit fortifications with light casualties among American and Philippine troops. Aggressive ground activity continues with attempts on fortifications while defenders maintain strong positions.
Washington reports defense inspectors say war output was slowed by months of plying and labor disputes. New Hampshire note recalls five tiles of snow river wool sand. A bomber crew crash on a mountain killed one aboard. Army confirms it occurred after taking off from Westover Field. Attorney General Biddle orders German Italian and Japanese aliens in eight western states to register between February 2 and 7 for special identification certificates. Federal directive requires nationals in United States from three enemy nations to register between February 1 and 28.
Harrisburg reports reveal Senator Joseph F. Guffey amid friction over a 1942 governor bid and the party's control. Guffey says no governor candidacy commitments yet seeks an agreed candidate. North Carolina. A February meeting of roughly two dozen leaders in Harrisburg was planned to advance accord on the party’s primary and leadership structure.
Secretary Stimson said the Army would expand to about 3.4 million officers and men this year, with three new divisions to be organized by March 13. The plan doubles ground and air forces, adds training facilities, housing, and expansion of camps to accommodate 200,000 additional troops.
British imperial and Allied forces push forward to new positions south of Agheila near the Halfaya border region of Egypt facing Libya under cover of bombardment and artillery. Reports from London say German and Italian units are throwing in tanks and counter patrols as British troops consolidate gains despite increased enemy activity.
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