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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1945
Page
1
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American forces push toward Manila in Luzon advance. Tarlac, capital of the province, fell to Gen. MacArthur’s troops as Japanese forces torched the city and retreated. Airfields at Clark within 22 miles of Manila bolster strategic reach. five U.S. bases now operational across Luzon. Japanese losses tallied at Leyte, with near 69 thousand killed and 692 captured reported by headquarters.
Edwin Osborne of Grand Valley faced a heavy fine after being charged with unlicensed peddling in the city. Magistrate G H Gordon imposed a fine and costs for selling household articles on the north side of town, with Osborne claiming eight years of operation and involvement from Consumers Home Equipment Company. An Erie representative appeared to protest the action as the company settled the Grand Valley matter.
A Japanese government note to Washington says exchange of interned citizens with the United States is expected to occur some time this year. In Washington the military committee passed an anti viewed shot amendment to manpower legislation and did not specify agriculture or industry details. Tokyo held a secret session to receive a report from Foreign Minister Shigemitsu confirming neutral relations with the Soviet Union remain intact.
London reports that the German defense plan may determine how long the war lasts as Russian advances threaten Poland Silesia and East Prussia. Indications suggest most central front divisions are moved east toward the Oder with supply dumps reportedly intact. Soviet dispatches anticipate hard winter battles on snow covered plains east of the Oder.
Paris January 22 Germans withdraw from the Ardennes salient as British and French forces tighten pressure on the western front. US Third Army closes within miles of St Vith while the First Army advances toward the Rhine and Vosges despite heavy snow. strategic setup seen as western war phase forming with potential spring tests. Treasury report notes January receipts 166.29 million and total debt 233.16 billion.
Hagzard, the first survivor from the Bataan death march to reach Luzon, arrived exhausted and hungry for American chow. Gov Gerald G Wade of Lewiston, Idaho, described the journey, sharing how prisoners were marched 65 miles to a camp after surrender to the Japanese on April 9, 1942. Wade recounted malnutrition, injuries, and harassment, with veterans seeking relief as they wait for further arrangements.
Russian forces push toward East Prussia as Stalin reports two Soviet armies advancing from northeast and southwest. The German defense faces a twin offensive near Tannenberg and Allenstein, with Breslau and Danzig area cited as key locations.
A camp boarding house fire near Corry left two woodsmen missing and two others injured with severe burns. Frank Vidmer and Frank Stanelle, both from Kane Sheffield area, are believed dead. John Lyell and Hilary Fossono are hospitalized in critical condition. Mrs Louis Gerging escaped in nightclothes. two boys and an older sister avoided danger by staying at the Nollinger home. Firefighters, local police, and coroner staff investigated as relatives and workers recalled the night’s events.
Foster son of William Paster, Red Cross field worker, reported missing in action since December in Belgium. He trained in Texas, St Louis, and Washington, D C, prepared for overseas service, served with the Allied forces and may be a prisoner of war. his wife Verna Anderson and two children await news.
Paris reports Allied war planes swarmed over German retreating columns along the Ardennes and Siegfried Line. The attack, aided by bombs, rockets and machine guns, destroyed fleeing units and equipment, with Germans fleeing toward the Rhine under heavy airstrike pressure.
The Corry office of the Penelope system has cut exterior lighting and display signs as ordered by the Office of War Abilities. The curtailment, effective midnight Wednesday, restricts nonessential interior lighting and shuttering of exterior signs to save fuel. Exterior signage will go dark. interior lighting only as required after business closures.
In Greensborg Pennsylvania on June 12 Donna Tevellin died at her residence from a fire believed caused by a gas heater that malfunctioned. Fire officials report she had recently undergone an operation and was recovering at home when the flames broke out.
Jones ousted as Commerce Secretary by Roosevelt. Henry Wallace named to cabinet amid opposition. Roosevelt says Wallace is fit for continuous public service. Senate confirmation spark likely quarrel with Congress as images of loyalty and campaign work surface. Continued discussion references Jones removal and Roosevelt’s insistence on Wallace’s value to the party and nation.
A Saturday night blaze on North Center Street started by embers from a chimney. The fire damaged a small roof opening at a dwelling occupied by Mr and Mrs Harald Scott and caused no major loss. No serious damage after a second incident on Spring in Rock affected by a chimney fire at the Harley, Dibic and Hudson homes. Fire crews were called twice, first in the evening then again after midnight.
Public relations release from Team WW. A. Army europe announces First Lt Richard W Halfast of Cre fy PA serving as ward officer of the orthopedic ward at Suiver Army general hospital in England. He also acts as cast room supervisor and assists surgeons in cast applications and operations. He is a graduate from the Seminal wt cine at the University of Ti Bt and served in City Hospital of Sp before joining the Army. Resides in South by His brother Alten.
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