26 Jan 1943
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1943
Page
1
Fragmented text mentions Mercer district and a death event with partial details. Names and specifics are unclear due to OCR errors, but reference to an incident and a filed document suggests a public notice or record item from an official department. No clear date or full identifiers available.
A damaged OCR note offers sparse and garbled text about an individual, with unreadable ages, descriptors, and relationships. No clear names, dates, or places are extractable, leaving an incomplete obituary fragment without verifiable facts.
The article reports the new governor calling for a large appropriation and pressing for prompt action to cut government size. He emphasizes reducing government to essential functions and increasing efficiency across agencies. The piece notes political context and potential fiscal implications.
Governor Edward Martin urged the Pennsylvania legislature to transfer public assistance to the Welfare Department and to reduce government where possible. He proposed counties bear a large share of unemployment relief with state support, wider supervision, and immediate consideration of fair districting, a postwar planning commission, and revised teacher salaries.
Several youths from near Corry and surrounding Warren County are listed for final physical examinations and induction into the armed forces. The group includes Stanley Kowalsk, Harry Elle Pike, Frank Err Witkwire, Cony Elmer Norman Ghrstensen, Sheridan Smith Goby Columns, Samuel Andrew Mead, Bear Dake, Dearie Lawrence Brown, Mile Victor Lindsay, Torpedo Franke Joseph Calbert Jr, Garland Daniel Edmund Groves.
The Journal will not publish an extra edition tonight due to an advance notice of a ten o clock Eastern War Time radio announcement. Washington broadcasts will carry the urgent United Nations current events and war strategy, reflecting wartime censorship obligations.
Harrisburg January 26 War time measures pour from the Pennsylvania House as lawmakers push more than 100 bills. Proposals include fines up to 500 dollars or a year in jail for stealing from victory gardens and for improper disposal of empty tin cans. Other bills authorize state responsibility for auxiliary police and firemen and air raid wardens on duty. A separate measure would legalize binge games for certain groups with a five dollar permit fee. Senate bills touch repeal of a barmaid ban and state utility control of municipally owned utilities.
J F Needam of Buffalo is named agent for Railway Express Agency in Corry and will assume duties here February 1. He visited the city last weekend to arrange his start and will succeed R B Roberts, who is transferred to the Buffalo office. Roberts has served in Corry for the past year and expects to move to Buffalo this Thursday.
Allied warplanes pound Japanese shipping and airfields across Burma and the South Pacific. More than 15 tons of bombs hit Rabaul, while 1000 pound bombs damage Lae New Guinea and strafing hits target Sala maa Finschhafen and Gasmato. Japanese raids strike Milne Bay and Port Moresby as MacArthur marks his 63rd birthday amid continuing campaigns in New Guinea.
A community sing is planned for next Sunday afternoon at the Senior High school auditorium with the eight cappella choir led by H. Lynn Rice. A war sketch by Junior High faculty member F. Lowe Edwards will be performed. Proceeds will fund an Honor Roll listing Corry boys in the armed forces, with help from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 261. The public is invited to attend what is billed as one of the series’ best offerings.
The Office of Price Administration may set a limit of ten cans per person, with eight or nine as possible adjustments, to prevent hoarding as rationing of canned foods begins around March. One adult per family will register with No. 1 ration books and total cans owned, then receive Book No. 9 stamps for each family member. Book No. 1 remains, while Book No. 2 is issued and coupons torn as required.
Amid a high stakes battle between armed forces and Rubber Director William Jeffers over first claims on vital materials for wartime programs, officials expect a presidential decision at 10 PM. The dispute overlaps with debt, tax reforms, and manpower debates as Congress weighs extending lend-lease and mobilizing reservists. Franklin County reports also note a local court case involving Frank Neely, formerly at the Keytone Ordnance plant, charged with assault with intent to kill and larceny of bicycles.
A $5,000 grant for Bear Creek sewer projects sparks discussion amid rumors of a Bear Creek pact with Giraud. Reports also note upheaval in France and mounting Allied strategic moves as Day’s developments unfold.
Federal funds from the New Deal era authorize a $9,000 grant in aid for a ten inch sewer line in Corry Pennsylvania. The appropriation by the Public Works Administration is expected to accelerate preparatory work and start construction early in spring. The project will relieve local sewage capacity and support a nearby housing development program.
Police pressed their investigation into the theft of a 1934 Lord automobile owned by Ernest Moore of Titusville. It was found abandoned yesterday. A Munse car stolen at WiltisyiMe last Wednesday was traced to a Seneca street dealer before its plate was exhausted. Authorities seek owner identity to solve the crimes and connect them to local break-ins at Stroup Service Station and other suspected robberies. Chief John D. Pilligan leads the inquiry in hopes of apprehending the thief.
The lone survivor from an army bomber crash that killed 11 crew members was reported by Jan 26 as likely to recover. Sergt. James H. Poldasi, 23, of Superior, Wis., remained in critical condition at Grant Hospital after an explosion reportedly sent the plane down near New Albany. Doctor E. Briggs said all early indications suggested he would pull through. The training bomber was en route from Hendricks Field, Behring, Fiz., to nearby Lockvolina air base.
U S forces report capturing Kokumboni Japanese headquarters on Guadalcanal after destroying village and beach defenses. About 200 enemy personnel were killed or captured in the operation, with several supply dumps artillery guns tanks aircraft and other gear seized. Offensive operations against enemy resistance continue.
Bulletin dispatches report imminent national rationing outlook from Everett LeGoyler assistant Fed1eral deputy petroleum administrator. Other notes state renewal of lend-lease authority planned by Congressman Gloom and funding for state civilian defense. Pennsylvania bills seek a million dollars for local defense, and banks to take over coupon handling from the price office in Pennsylvania starting tomorrow.
Washington January 26 the House Naval Committee ordered an inquiry into Rubber Administration official Willan Jeffers charges that the Army Navy and loafers fortune with wt produce ton. Chairman Vinson after reading a newspaper story of Jeffers remarks at the Baltimore governors council requested the probe to give Jeffers a chance to prove his statements and hear from Avety and Navy officials.
Building and Loan reports a record year with strong loan growth and new deposits. Three directors were elected for three-year terms, and existing directors were reappointed. Officers were renamed, with Loyd Stowe as treasurer and L. Simmons as president. Net profits rose significantly and the association maintained a 3 percent dividend. New loans totaled 46 with a total of 62147.82, while insured savings and investments reached 1462094.
Harrisburg January 26 F Scott McBride Philadelphia Superintendent of the Pennsylvania Anti-Saloon League outlines eight point program to strengthen liquor control and enforcement. He says not pressing for national prohibition yet but warns opponents may push it if efforts to regulate drinkers fail. Proposals include local option by counties and districts, closing immoral venues, moving election days to municipal schedules, late closing hours, ending one man clubs, and amending laws to curb court appeals.
A chaotic Allied and Axis picture emerges with rumors about a revolt in France, North Africa tensions, and the Russian front. British advances press toward Tripoli while German forces shell and defend in the Libyan theater. French forces reportedly take Tripoli after a long drive, with continuing aerial and ground combat nearby.
Former Corry resident Mrs. Percy Haines, wife of a former Methodist pastor, suffered a hip fracture after a fall at the parsonage reception hall in Reynoldsville. She was moved to Maple Avenue Hospital in DuBois for treatment and is reported as improving. Also mentioned are Perry B. Haines Jr. and another individual from California who fell ill and underwent surgery in El Paso, Texas during the journey.
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