18 Jan 1943
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1943
Page
1
A brief readable fragment mentions Sunder bur and references to wedder mie and mated in unclear terms. The text lacks verifiable facts, dates, or identifiable entities beyond the garbled phrases. Further context is needed to produce a coherent record.
Fragmentary notes indicate a for sale growth in forest areas with partial timing and unclear completion. Names, dates, and precise locations are not readable, but the text references multiple parts showing growth and a general estimate of completion.
A damaged snippet mentions Ken Milon and Wil, with stray terms about a home, brother, aunt, and a Holt in. The readable text is incomplete, providing few concrete details or clear actions to summarize into events or outcomes.
Allied bombers struck Berlin for the second night, delivering the heaviest weekend blow of the war with huge fires and extensive damage. Reports say one bomber was lost, many failed to return, and German air defenses appeared lighter than in previous raids as RAF forces renewed the battle of the capitals.
DeRosay, Sun Oil engineer of Philadelphia, says eastern oil relief is urgent. He will confer with the OPA in Detroit on further deliveries while noting Boston New York and Philadelphia have closed schools and public buildings. if relief does not arrive by February 1, the shortage will worsen.
Frank C. Walker was elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee in Chicago to succeed Edward J. Flynn who resigned to become ambassador. The move positions Walker as a representative of the president in a diplomatic capacity toward Australia.
A fog bound interurban trolley crash near Brookside Farms in Pittsburgh kills motorman Herbert R. Frazier and injures at least 24 passengers, with two in serious condition. Passengers escape through broken windows as flames engulf two cars.
Philadelphia endures a fifth major blaze in 13 days at a vacant 1221 Noble Forest warehouse. Fire spread to a war industry building, two garages, and a coal yard but caused little damage. Twenty firefighters were slightly burned as crews, aided by auxiliary personnel, fought the flames and prevented further spread. The cause was not determined and damage estimates were unavailable.
All persons must carry proof under the selective service act after February 1, 1943. They are reminded to have Form 2 Certificate of Registration in their possession. Duplicates may be secured from the local draft board using Form 61 or Form 2 for duplicate classification requests and registration certificates.
Washington January 18 The Supreme Court sustains the conviction of the American Medical Association for violating the Sherman Anti Trust Law over activities against a district health group Justice Roberts delivers the final opinion Allied Headquarters North Africa January 18 United States fighters and bombers press the German air and ground network while the North African campaign, begun November 8, shows 194 German and Italian planes destroyed through January 15 with seven American aircraft lost. Washington January 18 A report indicates about 121 sales engineers or war brokers have earned roughly $15 million since 2039 soliciting defense business. Vinson urges renewed committee authority to study war contracts and cost savings of more than $700 million. Army manpower and future needs slated for hearings by the Military Affairs Committee, possibly reopening the Selective Service Act. Washington January 18 House Rules Committee approves a resolution for a congressional investigation of the Federal Communications Commission. United States Bomber Base in India January 16 Bombers destroy two Japanese transports totaling 12 000 tons south of Rangoon in a rapid raid. Tacoma Washington January 18 An explosion at Seattle Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp yards damages a naval escape vessel and injures Homer Bowen. Drop lend lease fight Washington January 18 Republicans decide not to oppose continuation of lend lease.
Washington January 1 a War Labor Board member said a strike may be referred to President Roosevelt for direct appeal. In Wilkes-Barre thousands of Pennsylvania anthracite miners awaited possible government seizure as 19,500 idle in 18 collieries held out while 8,500 agreed to reopen nine mines. The Board delayed action after a lengthy session and issued no immediate verdict.
German forces count their dead in Berlin as Allied land offensives push on across Africa and the Ukraine. British and Russian advances signal a multi-front push with Donets crossings and Rostov pockets reported. Besieged strongholds fall as Axis garrisons withdraw.
A War Department notice reports nine companions and the speaker were interned after their plane was grounded. Earlier dispatches named Lieut Debury as captured, with plans for potential parole or exchange. The latest communication offered no further details on the detainees or release timing.
In Wilkes-Barre Jan 18 the Wildens strike spread to Pennsys Vaula’s field and District 7 forcing two collieries to close and 12,500 workers in other districts to walk off. Hazleton shaft and Nesquehoning operations also halted with 2,300 employees leaving their jobs amid warnings from Wayne L. Morse about seizing mines if needed. The War Labor Board’s ultimatum aims to avert a nationwide hard coal shortage as leaders debate immediate production resumption.
Senate approves President Roosevelt's nomination of Prentiss M. Brown of Michigan to head the price control panel. Brown, 61, a St. Paul executive, is to take over immediately as the agency enforces wartime price measures, after committee vote and party leaders waived detailed review.
Allied forces report renewed Japanese efforts to regain positions in the Guadalcanal area with heavy bomber strikes on Rabaul Lae and surrounding targets. American and British air and naval units claim success against Japanese shipping and air bases in New Guinea Burma and eastern India, with multiple counterattacks and reports of casualties and damage.
Navy says American bombers struck the Solomons Friday night and Saturday with heavy raids on Shortland and Bougainville. Ground forces on Guadalcanal reported about 180 Japanese killed and several captured while mopping up pockets of resistance. Ballale Island and Kahili airfields were attacked, with fires observed and additional strikes by Flying Fortresses and patrol bombers.
City commission officials planned routine agenda items for tonight's meeting. The board will review additions for the street department including an extra truck and a small inspector post. About $9400 was allocated in the 43 bid out for new equipment for the street department.
Associated Press reports Harrisburg lawmakers seek to curb overflow of legislation as Governor-elect Barend Marlin prepares for inauguration. Senate and House reconvene after a two week recess with aim to reduce bill output, set up preprinter screening, and speed up passage while sidestepping a flood of unwarranted measures. President of Syria, Mobama med Taygeddine el Hassani, dies in Damascus.
A missing war plant executive J B Piece Jr is sought after an air travel incident from Washington to Charlestown. The case enters its fourth day with no trace and no confirmation of his whereabouts. In Meadville Pa an eleven year old, Thais Blakeshee, is sentenced for a homicide connected to the death of Edward Wriehl aged 14.
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