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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1944
Page
3
An editorial advocates constitutional government and warns against centralized federal power. It cites 10 million under arms and urges Keep America American through Kiwanis to preserve personal achievement and private enterprise against planned government action.
Twenty years ago preliminaries to a city boxing show, gas shortages, school disruptions, injuries from a bridge accident, and a planned county jail inquiry blend with a feature lecture on Beauties of America at the High School auditorium. Local officials address finances and public safety as winter deepens.
A historical ledger shows the state's liquor store recording profits of 24 090 299 with sales totaling 15 615 582 gallons. The report notes a tax of 2 per case on livtilivd products and mentions shifts in pricing and consumption patterns during 1942 amid regulatory changes and wartime measures.
An inmate from the Erie murder case petitions parole arguing he was unaware of a robbery in progress and has already served a substantial portion of his sentence. Authorities, including District Attorney Gaby, will review the claim with the police chief as part of a potential recommendation.
A scrambled quiz item asks ten questions about various topics. It references a former University of Michigan All American football star turned Army Air Forces pilot shot down in China rescued by guerrillas, the official handling seized enemy property, censorship of radio, a Kremlin city, Chiang Kai-shek’s Cairo Tehran talks, a play author, the largest island northwest of Washington, and two other items including a U S senator nicknamed the Boy of the Slashes along with others in a puzzle format.
Industrial plants with war service staff implement rehabilitation efforts for injured employees. One plant, with over 5,000 in war service and more than 800 handicapped workers, surveyed jobs to fit them, provided night training and safety programs, and paid handicapped workers at normal rates. Production and safety records surpassed expectations.
Frank A. Long of 2101 Parade Street faced probation after Erie hearing with Attorney Albert Berger of the OPA district The case followed a complaint from an Erie couple claiming he sold a refrigerator at 40 percent above OPA limits Long agreed to a consent injunction restitution and forfeiture of a $100 war bond to show compliance.
Buckley’s Canadial Mixture advertised for bronchial irritations and coughs from colds promises instant relief. The product claims to loosen thick phlegm and ease raw membranes, with quick breathing improvement.
Edgar W. Lochule, a Guadalcanal veteran, exposed a man offering gas coupons in Philadelphia. The suspect, Anthony Thomas, 31, of Harrisburg, was arrested after claiming to buy 18 sheets of 2-8 coupons. Lochrie testified at a hearing on charges of perjury and possessing counterfeit coupons.
January report shows Sheriff Lambertot failed to include the two way county radio system in the year’s budget. County Controller Willis says no purchase request exists and Lamberton disputes the filing, claiming he asked the county commissioners and that bids were to be sought last December. Commissioners may add the radio system after February 4, with Lamberton arguing it would aid the sheriff’s office and district staff.
In the Southwest Pacific Allied forces pressed aggression against Nipponese targets. Allied submarines and air units disrupted Japanese shipping while air battles over Wewak New Guinea saw over 100 Allied fighters challenge the base. Lightnings Skyhawks and Thunderbolts claimed 12 enemy planes, while Japanese bombers railed back with 133 tons dropped on Wewak. Japanese defenses faded as the raid near Tobota and Rabaul cost them 21 planes in one day.
Former congressman Robert E. Rich, noted New Deal critic, plans a comeback run in the renamed 15th district if GOP unity is reached today in Wellsboro. District meeting attendees and local officials name Rich as potential organization candidate, with Williamsport and Tioga County figures among early contenders.
Jun 21 market notes show fair demand for produce with various apple varieties and Maine Jonathan apples listed, potato prices steady and mixed stock feeds. Buffalo livestock market reports sows, cattle, heifers, and lambs with range prices. New York and other markets show strength in rails and assorted stocks with major names cited.
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