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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1945
Page
1
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American mobile guns mortars and armor clash with Japanese tanks and artillery as forces push through the high- way toward Tarlac and Baguio. Lingayen airfield operations begin boosting land based air power from Luzon for the first time in three years.
A historical report notes Lt. Langeler receiving cards from his wife while he is listed as a prisoner. The text mentions roving letters and mail exchanges since last August, with a note of his address change to Sem Prison Camp. It references a prior inquiry into his captivity and the couple's correspondence.
Allied leaders affirm continued cooperative flow of vital war materials. The CPRB CFB and CHM boards coordinate supply and production with other allied bodies while war fronts shift. British American and Canadian officials note integration remains central as Germany faces renewed pressure on multiple sectors and reassessments of resource allocation loom.
Washington reports that the Army surgeon general cites nursing shortages amid a 2270 percent rise in battle casualty patients and urges drafting nurses. The House military committee held a public hearing on a nurse draft bill, seeking reasons for shortages and why a draft is needed, with General Marshall asked to testify but declining.
A snowbound patient near Wattsboro R.C. 2 received aid when a ski plane landed the doctor reached the home delivering the mother and newborn son. City officer Louis Ranch coordinated the flight to aid the weatherbound family. Curtin to resume duties as defense minister next Monday after three months out.
London January 19 bulletins report Prime Minister Churchill’s interventionist policy censured by MPs 340 to 7 on a war appropriations bill. Japanese agencies claim ships, sup Fortresses hit Osake Kobe area. B 29 forays precede noon assault.
The Corry Union City district draft board released the deferred farmers list for pre induction examinations. Those from Corry area farms report January 2 to Union City and then Erie, with eight men classified 2 C. Names include Richard Ellis Crosscul, Lloyd Norman McCray, Bruno Edward Spitman, Russell Hugene Darrow, Phil Garlyle Wade, Rexford Lyons Proctor, Leon Andrew Johnson, Raymond Murry Blakeslee. Other district inductees listed: Clarence Walter Nitschke, John Kenton Kelly, Lean Millon Sayers, Touls LeRoy Morrillis, Nail Rex Lindsey, Rudolph Vance, Raymond F. Boyd, George Dernar, Mike M. Melnick, George A. Gregor, Carl Richard Rose, Hiner Weber, Glenn Osborn Woods, Joseph S. Laver, Martin Bolerstz, Claude E. Shilbemer, Avastin Walker.
Corry and Spartansburg fire crews battled a blaze that gutted the upper floor of the Bandwich Shop restaurant in Spartansburg yesterday afternoon. Originating from a defective chimney, the fire threatened surrounding businesses as Corry’s big pumper and combined water lines fought through stream access and temporary bridge constraints for over three hours. Miss Leila Donahey, owner and second floor resident, faced a total loss of household goods while portions of restaurant equipment may be salvageable. Insurance partially covered the damage. rebuilding is planned promptly.
Secretary of State Stettinius said he would accompany President Roosevelt to the big three meeting with Prime Minister Churchill and Marshal Stalin. He also planned to attend the meeting of the American Republics in Mexico City on February 15, possibly delaying to February 22, with Argentina absent.
Sayre reporter George Peters De Sney, formerly of the Sayre Evening Times, was killed in action near the Muiz area on October 20. His father, T. Delaney, superintendent of schools, was notified today by the War Department.
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover issued an alert for three Nazi agents trained in espionage and sabotage. He linked them to Erich Gimpel and William C Colepaugh, arrested after a Maine coast submarine landing. Names given include Max Christian Johannes Bcheemann 44 former resident of Perdira Colombia, Hans Rue Golf Christin Zuehlsdart 25 formerly of Bogota, and Otto Max Wilms 37 formerly of Magnotin Nicaragua.
Wartime dispatch notes Superforts striking Robe industrial targets in Japan. Reports indicate daytime attacks on Tokyo Kobe and Hirgetag Robe facilities. General Haywood S. Harsell commands 8 Bomber Command as missions tally with limited details released by the War Department.
The Anunciated Press notes juice rations tighten as grapefruit and mixed juices join the list. Officials impose a three day freeze on lard and shortening with ration values set: ten points for No 2 cans, twenty for 46 ounce cans, and forty for No 10 cans.
Lieut. Khlar Daye, former Corry High standout and Army veteran, is missing in action since December 18 in the Caen sector of the western front with the 109th Regiment, 28th Division. Florence Daye, wife, and daughter Sandra Louise reside at 47 West South Street. authorities hopeful for safe return.
Three youths were detained by the fire and police department after entering the Ajax Building on Worth Center Street. They admitted guilt in vandalism, ransacked a third-floor storage area owned by Mrs. Al Miller, and damaged hand-painted china, cut glass, rugs, and other items. Police will interview more implicated boys. case forwarded to the district attorney for action.
Soviet correspondent Maksienko cites Pravda account of Berlin exiling Warsaw’s living residents prior to the Red Army capture. Describing the ruined city as smoldering and burnt, the report claims extensive destruction including the Royal Castle Belvedere Palace and Chopin monument.
Allied dispatches report Soviet troops driving into Lodz and Krakow as a major frontal assault shapes up to threaten Berlin. Moscow claims a breakthrough along an 88 mile front with depths up to 50 miles in southern Poland while Budapest nears liberation. German withdrawals from key border towns indicate widening pressure on the Reich.
Mrs Anna B Kovech of Fany South street received a wood gift from her son Sgt Edward J Lips who completed eight missions with the Corry Fortress gunner unit. The report notes he served in raids against German positions while stationed in Corry and returned home for a holiday moment.
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