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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1944
Page
3
A fragmented analysis of the Curzon Line as a demarcation between Poland and Russia. It discusses Allied involvement led by Lord Curzon, the 1920 Polish Soviet war, and the proposal of a Curzon Line compromise between Russian and Polish claims.
Twenty years ago reports show improved health in the area with fewer new cases. Bids for Fire Station No 2 construction on East Washington Street will be opened at the city hall on the evening of February sun. Nine arrests were made in a major sweep by state troopers. all defendants posted $1,600 bonds and await February court in Erie. Paving of Westlesmith Street to connect with the state highway will occur this summer if council approves the plan.
A Wednesday night rumor across Benier High caused worry among students and parents before the administration confirmed the tale was baseless. Principal Howard Sheen and Rex Cent managers Narley and Nelson called it a false rumor, noting exam failures matched expected ranges and stressing no real discrepancies exist.
An early 1940s report states a stolen car driver was found after the vehicle was ditched on Wattsburg road nine miles from Erie. The suspect, believed to be a Cleveland resident named Johnson, 2056 Ormand Street, operated a Cleveland jewelry shop and remained jailed pending federal authorities.
The piece discusses Allied confusion over Russia's actions, attributing tensions to Stalin’s closed system and possible plotting with figures like Hiller Trist and Joe Goebbels. It argues for patience, good will, and cautious handling of distrust between Russia and the Western Allies.
The piece cites war correspondent Leland Stowe estimating that an army of 109,000 Japanese could have conquered much of India, arguing the failure to seize the opportunity parallels Hitler’s broader setbacks. It contrasts Allied mistakes with those of totalitarian regimes and notes the impact of Pearl Harbor debates.
The article notes Bulgaria’s small role yet outsized impact in the war and warns that its collapse would fracture the central powers. It claims Sofia’s bombing exposes Nazi protection failures as Russian forces advance and Bulgaria’s pro Axis regime relies on German troops, with far reaching consequences if explosions occur.
Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Helena Daley Sorry to Mr John Clark of Titusville at St Thomas rectory on January 18. The Corry Rotary Club hosted Keystone basketball players at the Phoenix Hotel luncheon, with President Bracken and manager C R Jourdel delivering a response.
A fragmentary quiz lists seven questions about historical and linguistic topics. Items ask about the start of a Congress session, the scene for Longfellow's Evangeline, a leader in the Middle East, spelling and punctuation corrections, and translations and definitions including Latin phrases and ship terms. Also a true false item about Nevada deserts.
War Finance Committee chair Nichols reports over 17 million dollars raised to date with about 16 million more needed. About 2,000 volunteers are in full offensive, pledging no pause until the objective is met. Officials of the bond drive urge continued support to meet May deadline amid local complications and deferment debates.
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