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28 Jan 1944
Page 1
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1944
Page
1
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The United States suspends shipments to Spain from the Caribbean, cutting off its main oil source as Spain weighs its stance toward Germany and the Allies. British and Argentine moves influence Spain’s choice amid debt settlements with Germany and a looming February cutoff.
Police chase new leads in thefts at Hotel Cony where $160 was stolen from a guest room. Two suspects are under investigation as evidence grows, largely circumstantial but pointing toward possible arrests soon. The probe covers related incidents tied to the hotel and recent ownership changes.
Soviet forces claim heavy blows to German lines as they seize Volosova and Tosno railway junctions. A Leningrad salute marks the push toward Narva, with towns recaptured and Leningrad relief noted. Gvorov and Shdunov issue orders praising the ongoing offensive and siege lifting.
Washington reports a U S government release details brutal Japanese Army abuse of captured American and Filipino prisoners. The Army Navy joint study, based on sworn survivor statements, cites starvation, torture, water denial, medical neglect, beatings, beheadings, and burying men alive with only three survivors.
In heavy fog a rear-end collision of two freight trains near Conemaugh Pa blocked all four Pennsylvan ia Railroad main line tracks for hours. Three trainmen were slightly injured and Pittsburgh Harrisburg traffic was delayed four to five hours as wrecking crews cleared wreckage and passenger routes via Chicago Washington and Chicago New York were rerouted.
In Leningrad crowds pour into streets after liberation is proclaimed. Citizens recall two months of darkness and bombardment as 24 salvoes from 324 guns signal the city’s full release and celebrations erupt with cries of hurrah and husrah.
Allied air and naval forces pounded the Marshall and Admiralty Islands in a week long offensive. American bombers and fighters inflicted heavy damage with 282 tons dropped on installations. Navy planes sank two small ships near Eniwetok as Seventh Army and air force crews hit Maloelay, Mill, Jalut, and Kwaideip, while Liberators bombed Truk’s northern staging area and surrounding targets as Australian forces push toward Madang.
Allied air forces hit German airfields near Marseilles slicing loss reports to around fifty planes. Fifth Army expands beachhead and reports many prisoners as wedge drives inland and Rome regarded as secure.
Allied communiqués report Lt. Gen. Mark W. Clark's Fifth Army widening the Italian beachhead five to six miles inland and up the coast to twelve miles north of Anzio. British forces repelled a German assault by the 10th Army while American and British troops pressed toward Rome with air and sea support.
Wilford Pomeroy resigns from the Corey district junior high faculty after 15 years of service. He cites pursuing new duties at Wesleyville as a substitute teacher and assistant in physical education. Superintendent Dewey notes no immediate successor and that Pomeroy will complete a sixty day notice before departure.
Washington dispatch reports Senate Republicans divided over a war ballot measure. Senator Vandenberg announced he would back the measure to support service personnel voting in November, criticizing Roosevelt’s objection as partisan. McNary’s absence left Republicans on the defensive amid Democratic charges they block service voters to aid a Roosevelt fourth term bid.
Ed Kinley announced the Polio Fund total had reached 1134.25 with recent events adding more. A Red Run Club bingo night yielded 91.86, plus 21.60 from other donations. Wynwood Herman Jewelry and other locals contributed small sums. Rex Mente Jal event also added to the tally as the drive continues into early next month.
Lt McCracken speaks on navigation methods during CAP Flight One Corry training at the State Armory. He notes four navigation methods celestial radio dead reckoning and pilotage and praises CAP ground training for Army Air Corps cadet preparation. He will depart for the Second Army Air Force at Dyersburg Tenn after earning his silver wings.
The U S Civil Service Commission issued citations against Dr A H Stewart state secretary of health 12 other health department officials and a treasury official alleging active political involvement in the 1982 election. Deputy AG William J M Rutter said 48 individuals were named with 15 days to answer before further action. The Justice Department will defend the cited officials.
London dispatch reports a heavy RAF night raid on Berlin with hundreds of bombers. The British announce 43 planes lost across multiple operations, while fires raged in Berlin’s outskirts and industrial districts.
Health Officer Flanigan oversees six month renewals for all food handlers in restaurants hotels dining cars and similar venues. The process requires physician inspections and return to Health Board within five days, with reports due to the State Department of Health each month detailing issued certificates and inspections.
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