26 Jan 1944
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1944
Page
1
fragmentary OCR notes mention acquirements involving Jamy M. D Con 3 MT R and Willis. The text is incomplete and lacks clear action, dates, or contexts beyond potential procurement references. Further readable details are needed to produce a precise item.
Allied advances north and south of Rome press toward Cassino and nearby towns as American and British forces push through minefields while German resistance tightens on the Cassino front. Russians report gains around Krasnogvardetsk near Krasnoyars.
The Aero Employes Benefits association collected 250 dollars to bring the campaign total to 892.07 dollars. The Rod and Gun Club bingo party and Rex Theater Scout collections boost support, with further gifts expected as door-to-door responses and dollar gifts continue.
Secretary of State Hull announced that Russia rejected the United States offer to use its good offices to restore strained relations between Poland and the Soviet Union. Hull quoted the Soviet note as saying conditions are not yet ripe for such mediation and thanked the U S for the gesture.
Allied air and naval actions across the Pacific report heavy Japanese losses. A raid on Rabaul cost the enemy 4 to 69 aircraft, while U S ships claimed five vessels totaling 990 tons sunk off Fungchow. Allied forces damaged river craft in Burma and pushed toward Madang as Australian troops cleared Bene Kiryo Ridge. New Delhi noted renewed fighting in northern Burma to clear a route for the new Zedo road to China.
Miami January 26 The United Mine Workers UMW may have its AFL affiliation reconsidered today after UMW President John L Lewis asked for a clear definition of the federation terms The AFL council proposed the UMW return with the jurisdiction it held when they left The telegram Lewis reportedly sent seeks a precise explanation of what the council regards as the UMWs former jurisdiction including claims about miner work areas and charter implications
A House committee accused the National War Labor Board of violating the constitution by requiring union membership clauses in labor contracts. The report warned such actions threaten private enterprise and judicial review, urging limits on executive power during wartime. Members ranged across party lines with a dissent by Voorhis and Delaney.
President Roosevelt awarded General Douglas MacArthur the Distinguished Service Medal for successes in New Guinea and New Britain. The citation praised his forces for positions favorable to offensive operations as the war against Japan continued in the southwest Pacific. Maj. Gen. R. J. Marshall presented the medal on MacArthur’s return from inspecting American troops in northern Australia.
President Roosevelt denounced the Senate approved absentee ballot measure as a fraud on soldiers sailors and marines and urged a complete change in absentee voting machinery. He endorsed Green Worley proposals to send ballots to armed forces worldwide without delays and called for nationwide reform rather than state by state testing.
Police filed complaints charging Earl Palmer with break in and entering assault with intent to kill and surety of the peace after an incident at 19% Spring Street. Palmer, reportedly of Brit, allegedly forced entry, damaged furnishings, tampered with a telephone, and threatened occupants with a makeshift weapon. He fled before authorities arrived. warrants were to be issued for his arrest.
The Corry Industrial plants push ahead with a bond sales drive as Ajax Works subdivides quotas by department to spark competition. Payroll deductions average $75 000 monthly and the Paul Way Lonesiaiyilen clinic reports $116 051 total sales with bonds aimed at students in the Paul Luans drive.
Washington shows that December production matched the forecast with no overall increase for the year while shifts occur among war tools. Navy plans highlight new ships and greater aircraft output, with overall production staying at 1943 levels. Harrisburg selects shore base site for Pennsylvania Maritime Academy in Bucks County.
Eden reaffirmed Britain’s firm stance on Polish territorial changes. The foreign secretary cited Atlantic Charter principles and Prime Minister Churchill’s September 8 1940 statement. He argued no country would benefit from a shift in borders during war and that any adjustments would follow announced conditional arrangements.
In a special session the City Council voted to authorize 42001 for street machinery and 22000 for a six month emergency loan. They approved a resolution to negotiate for emergency funds and allowed use of the old Black Way Tire truck by veterans for waste paper salvage. Authority was given to Safety Director Kinley to inspect dump conditions and to Property Director Barnes to review Stockton property and slaughterhouse access, with a question raised about renewal of the city property contract at 355 per month.
Erie OPA chief Leslie, 50, of North Girard, Erie County, charged with vnrbenking a sum around 75 dollars during the period March 1 to EMA suite date. Leslie connected with the OPA division in Erie and faces a commission-level inquiry.
Authorities and Domy Chapter officials investigated a Columbus case in which a youth admitted soliciting funds in Corry and Columbus claiming the money went to the Junior Red Cross. Dewey, school superintendent, urged no Junior Red Cross solicitations and asked anyone approached to report to school offices or Red Cross headquarters.
New OPA order reforms tire rationing starting February 1 in Erie district. Grade 1 tires will be allotted to drivers with essential occupations under a new system. The plan eliminates mileage-based grants and favors workers in transportation, essential establishments, construction, maintenance, and farming.
Argentina severed diplomatic ties with Germany and Japan marking the western hemisphere’s united stance. President Ramirez and his government announced the action after weeks of talks, with German and Japanese ambassadors to be given passports. The move follows Britain’s arrest of an Argentine consul on spying charges and ties to a wider espionage ring linked to Berlin and Tokyo.
New Haven police announced the signed confession of Walter W. Lay, 29, to tying a girl to a furnace death after she vanished July 6 last year. Lay, employed as a building superintendent, faced 19 counts of embezzlement and two robbery charges related to his employment.
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