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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1942
Page
1
The Navy said aerial reinforcements were delivered to Malta by the aircraft carrier Weep and had caused the enemy counterable losses. The Wasp carried these planes after RAF crews launched from the ship over Malta and repelled the attack within minutes.
London July 1 A new test of Britain's faith in Winston Churchill emerged in the House of Commons as Sir John Wardlaw Milne moved a Vote of no confidence. Milne accused centralization around Churchill as prime minister and defense minister, poor coordination among forces, and slow production of modern equipment. Churchill rejected deferral and vowed to press the debate, with support from allies seen as likely to rally behind him. The session continued with Speaker King noted.
A large airliner carrying American Airlines markings crashed in the West Virginia mountains near Premier village, killing ten occupants. Troopers reported eight bodies recovered at the scene with salvage continuing. Most victims were believed to be American citizens.
A list shows thirty-six Corry boys among selectees for the first July induction group in Tinton City with 168 total for the month. The board announced the July quota and the forthcoming second group to be named Thursday for July 11. Names include John Perdindand Gorkig Walter Patrick Green Lawrence Wilhelm and many others with addresses listed.
Allied commandos under Gen. Douglas MacArthur struck the Salamaua garrison in swampy New Guinea by night, taking enemy casualties and booty with two wounded among attackers. Japanese counterbombed Muba and Komestum villages. Plans also hit Lae and Rabaul with minor and fire-causing airstrikes.
Harrisburg July 1 The state selective service director said 240000 youths registered in Pennsylvania are being classified by two main factors. First, whether marriage occurred before induction. second, ongoing bona fide relationship with wife. The 19 and 20 year olds reached this year are eligible under law. The state total now stands at 3450000 registrants.
Nearly 500000 people lost jobs or gov aid as three federal agencies were scrapped or curtailed. Congress ended the Civilian Conservation Corps and cut the WPA and NYA, shifting to a leaner wartime economy and affecting about 10 to 60 thousand enrollees. The curtailment spells a major transition from relief to war production.
Bulletin items describe British patrols and French posts clashing along Madagascar west coast near Diego Suarez with engagements near Makunga and Ambatuhybe. A Moscow note claims German efforts at Ilshulik faced strong counterattacks as forces near Mosomw repel advances and alter the war news flow.
Enrollment for the fifth draft registration processed at municipal buildings with hours from 7 A.M. to 9 P.M. Union City registered 180 youths on the first day, with Edinboro and Waterford figures unavailable. No national lottery will assign order numbers. serials are issued by birth date within Registration Group 3 to preserve military service timing and possible age changes.
Moscow reports a three day defense against Nazi shock troops on the Kursk front with heavy losses on both sides. Red Army says it knocked out units, while German claims include gains near Sevastopol and Balaklava. Axis efforts extend to the central front as other fronts see intensified activity.
Japanese forces reported to have completed seizure of the Chungking to Chekiang railway segment, driving northwest from Hengfeng toward Hongfeng and pressuring Chungking troops. A broader push aims to secure an overland Shanghai to Singapore route and reduce Allied air bases. Kiangsi and Pukien provinces appear key targets as 80,000 veterans from the Philippines campaign are noted in formations along the coast.
United States Court of Appeals sustains the conviction and sentence of Enoch Mucky Johnson, former Atlantic City Republican leader, in a tax evasion scheme involving about 38.7 million to 124.8 million dollars alleged from bankers and others between 1993 and 1997. Johnson has served roughly 12 months of a 10 year Federal sentence in Lewistown Prison. He was also fined. Treasury report notes receipts, expenditures, net balance and total debt figures for the period.
A collision on Route occurred Tuesday afternoon injuring one man and involving a Flymount sedan driven by Robert J. Edwards 30 Centerville and a Sterling truck owned by George F. Mellerl Weidner Co Fairview driven by Samuel F. Hall 48 Centerville. Edwards allegedly failed to stop before entering a through highway and a charge will be filed. Ray Stackhouse 55 of 27 West Shrine Street Tioga was in Edwards car and sustained facial injuries. he was hospitalized for examination. Motor police from Corry investigated and said Edwards faces a charge of failing to stop before entering a through highway.
Corry post office issued 2305 federal stamps as auto stamp licenses shifted to a new one year cycle. Nearly all vehicle owners in Corry and vicinity bought the stamps, with more than one third of the total issued by Tuesday. Beginning today motorists must display the 35 stamp on windshields or face a courtesy subpoena and possible arrest if not compliant.
Milk producers in Gary area show interest as the Pennsylvania Milk Control Commission acts to curb a record milk output. Commission official John M. Metcee notes confident past outlets gave hope, while McKee warns of rising costs tied to labor and feed. A request for price cuts on Class milk for evaporation faced opposition from the Dairymen's League Cooperative.
British reports say Axis armored units push east toward Alexandria with heavy pressure near Alamein 65 miles from the port city. Hitler headquarters bulletin claims assaults on the coastal bastion, signaling growing danger to Mediterranean naval power and Britain’s defenses in Egypt.
German General Rommel's armored force presses toward the Nile as Allied units clash near El Alamein. Reports describe a vast desert front with hundreds of cannon, air attacks, and defensive firefights, while pressure builds on British command in Cairo and Rome. The outcome could shape the broader Middle East war efforts.
British commander in chief Claude Auchinleck pledges defeat of the Axis as Rommel’s armored spearheads push toward Alexandria and the Nile. He states the battle will continue until the enemy is beaten, while Rommel’s forces advance 300 miles from Alexandria amid fighting near El Daba and El Alamein.
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