24 Jan 1944
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1944
Page
1
Fragments describe a wounded or missing service member associated with a naval base, observations from hospitals, and references to insurance, postage, and local players. The text is severely garbled with many incomplete names and phrases, offering no clear event, date, or outcome to summarize coherently.
St Louis area crash left eight dead and ten injured when a Wabash train struck a bus near Delmar boulevard. The bus split in two and flames engulfed the wreckage as bystanders and a witness described survivors escaping and a guard noting the crossing watchman had left duty 45 minutes earlier.
Reports from school offices this morning show attendance near normal with only one or two teachers absent due to illness. A few cases of measles appeared, but there is no indication of a serious outbreak developing in the city.
Heavy fog and four inch wet snow glazed roads, slowing travel as highway and city crews fight packed ice. State motor police urge avoid trips. city buses and plant workers early runs completed before fog deepened by late morning.
Clarendon man Lelyn A Albaugh with wife and baby skidded on icy North Center street about 10 o clock when brakes failed to slow. His car struck a Fleming Company truck. he was thrown through the door and injured a shoulder. No one else hurt. vehicle damaged and towed. Four women perish in Kansas City fire destroys elderly boarding home.
U S heavy bombers hit military objectives in western Germany. In Pittsburgh the Fourth War Loan drive struggles with only half of the daily quota met. Venezuela will not recognize Bolivia’s new regime and withdraws its chargé d’affaires. A Navy carrier slides down the ways in Quincy marking new wartime shipbuilding progress. In Washington senators debate civilian labor draft as part of Roosevelt’s legislative program.
Philadelphia, Jan. 24 Two parole violators escaped Graterford branch by climbing a 30 foot wall with iron pipes. Names Edward Grygier and Melvin Gridley, both already serving multi year terms, were at large while authorities investigated a thwarted escape plan involving other prisoners and a possible conspiracy with workers in the powerhouse.
A radio report from Tokyo says Hong Kong was bombed and Paramushiro raided a third time in four days as bombers struck enemy bases across the Southwest and South Pacific. The attacks targeted Japanese airdromes and shipping in wide coverage, reflecting intensified Allied pressure in the theater.
Allied forces press a two pronged advance toward Madang as air and sea offensives strike Japanese positions across the Pacific. American bombers hit Paramushiro and targets in the southwest, while Australian infantry renews the inland push in the Romu valley, with Madang now within reach after heavy fighting and flanking maneuvers.
Governor Earl Warren reiterated he will not seek the presidency or vice presidency and dismissed Willkie's California primary prospects as not changing the situation. He emphasizes entering the California primary to lead the state's delegation to the Republican national convention and denies aligning with any movement for a candidate.
The Corry polio fund shows robust backing through a Rex Theatre event where patrons helped push the total past 400. Three Boy Scouts and three Girl Scouts participated as plans for a Thursday bingo party emerged to raise more funds for the infantile paralysis effort.
Corty sub-station officers issue a final warning to car owners to obtain official inspections before the deadline this week. Observers note fewer than half the drivers in McLea are carrying valid labels, and police warn there will be no extension. Beginning Tuesday uninspected drivers face arrest and prosecution.
Fire caused by an exploding oil stove in a New Castle home killed three family members. Mrs. Fitzgerald, 69, died during the blaze and her husband, 69, died yesterday in Delaware hospitals. Their one-month-old grandson Clifton Simmons also perished. The infant’s mother worked as a shipworker and fled the scene. the father, an overseas army private, had never seen the baby.
The Navy Department took possession of all plants of the York Pennsylvania Safe and Lock Company. The action, announced by the Fourth Naval District, cites questionable management conditions and transfers the plant to private naval oversight. Labor issues are reported as resolved with no wage or labor disputes. the transfer aims to private ownership under Navy supervision.
Chicago officials say no motive has been found for the murder of Mrs. Frank Stary Williams, wife of a Washington official. After intensive inquiry, investigators report a complete absence of motive. Police have questioned many and followed many leads, but the lack of motive remains the key difficulty in the case.
John L Lewis signals willingness to bargain with the American Federation of Labor over readmitting the United Mine Workers. The AFL executive council rejects his initial petition, proposing reinstatement on existing terms. Lewis insists readmission must include full jurisdiction and protections for mine workers.
Jan 24 Philadelphia public works laborers ended a 17 day strike after agreeing to a 4 hour pay boost not to exceed 1 dollar per hour. About 3,000 protesters gathered as trucks cleaned more than 90,000 tons of trash in city streets. The American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees reported most would return to work with wage gains.
Four air planes towed gliders and a mystery plane appeared over Titusville Saturday afternoon, drawing crowds and speculation of a rocket-like craft. Locals noted the craft and formations, with observers concluding a vapor trail formed a heart shaped cloud, possibly from exhaust gases. The sighting traced from Titusville toward Cherry Tree and Verango County before fading from view. details continued on page 1.
Allied forces push into southern Cassino area as German resistance stiffens near Nettuno and Rome. British and American units face heavy counterattacks with reinforcements entering the line and air power closing supply routes. Front reports indicate continued fierce fighting along the Cassino front, with key transport links and outskirts of Rome under pressure.
A Royal Blue Lines bus left Route 28 in Clinton tipping onto its side. Twenty two passengers were aboard. Frank Schuler of Allentown, Pa operated the bus. Detained for treatment at Warren hospital were Mrs Elaly of New York City with a sprained shoulder, Ben Robins of New York City with forehead contusions, and Aloye Hitochi of Canonsburg Pa with head and eye injuries. Five other persons were released after treatment.
The city council plans a special session Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 to approve transfers of funds needed to pay for a new tractor and plow for the streets department. The meeting will discuss business linked to the upcoming regular session.
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