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Fragmentary OCR line shows names Corry Rexalov and Gle t with unclear context. Readable bits hint at a local notice or brief about individuals, possibly a society or event, but details are obscured.
05 Jul 1944
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1944
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR line shows names Corry Rexalov and Gle t with unclear context. Readable bits hint at a local notice or brief about individuals, possibly a society or event, but details are obscured.
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Two Russian armies pounded into Latvia and Lithuania, threatening Daugavpils Wilno and Kaunas as German defenses falter. Kowal in old Poland fell to evacuees while Berlin claimed no Kowal reference. Narva Bay battles and Finnish reversals were also reported as the Soviet advance nears the Baltic rail hub at Daugavpils.
Fire department battled an extensive woods fire on Rhody avenue near Harry B. Smith property, East End. The blaze, started by embers from a locomotive, spread from pine stumps to timber, requiring booster tank units and hands on Shady avenue. Firefighters rolled burning logs and extinguished the stubborn blaze despite difficult conditions.
A wartime style Fourth of July celebration in Corry featured a record bond auction and Fifth Loan drive that boosted totals by $43,500. Daylong events included a crowded business district parade with elaborate floats led by Dr. C. F. Bennett as marshal and a Civil Air Patrol showing veterans from Erie, Corry and Warren.
Prize list shows Floats First prize to Thaiian American Club and others with cash awards. Decorated bicycle and costumes prizes awarded to multiple locals. Judges praised Corry Jamestown Mfg Corp float and Red Cross entry among many group floats. Widespread community effort noted as parade concluded at City Park.
Adolf Hitler in a second speech within a week urged enormous courage and strength of nerves to face the war, saying the war cannot be judged by daily events and that everyone must fight for final victory. He spoke after meeting production chiefs with Albert Speer at his headquarters about the ongoing crisis.
Eighth Army troops push from southwest and south within five miles of Arezzo on the Florence road while American units near Rosignano reach the outskirts of Roscigano less than 13 miles from_biverno. Heavy German resistance and artillery fire slow progress as reserves move westward. Across the front, Germans retreat from the Gothic line from Rimini area toward Pisa and Livorno.
Associated Press report from San Jose notes unrest in Honduras and Nicaragua with indications that both presidents may resign. In Stockholm the Free Danish press says German munitions ships exploded in Aarhus harbor with damages near 25 million dollars and at least 80 killed. The Fourth of July incidents yield 33 deaths in Pennsylvania autos, drownings, and other accidents across the nation. Russian troops begin large scale landing operations near Viipuri Bay in southern Finland aiming to establish a bridgehead behind Finns.
Navy Secretary Forrestal said American submarines sunk 17 Japanese vessels including a light cruiser and a destroyer in Pacific waters. He noted the submarines earned credit for causing Japan’s setbacks as Allied forces pressed operations around the Bonin Islands Saipan Burma and Iwo Jima with carrier strikes and paratroop plans advancing in Gen. MacArthur’s domain and Admiral Nimitz raids over Iwo Jima Volcanoes.
Wet Pinance Committee reports Corry's fifth loan total close to 1 162 million after including park purchases. County headquarters says quota surpassed with over 18 809000. last minute optimism warned as campaigns push toward oversubscription.
Tomorrow's ceremony at the Raymond plant marks the absence of Frank M. Raymond longtime associate of FB Whittlesey and head of the company. He died in 1940 but his influence remains as employees recall his personal interest and leadership. Each Raymond worker received a substantial gift in his memory, a gesture planned long before his death.
The Army Navy E Award will be presented at the Raymond Manufacturing plant with officials from Associated Spring Corporation, local veterans, and their families in attendance. Master of ceremonies will be First Lieutenant W J Goedert. Colonel Walter B Richards will deliver the address. If rain forces a change, the Senior High auditorium will host the ceremony scheduled for 4 PM, with a brief program planned to conclude in about thirty minutes.
Five veteran Raymond Manufacturing employees will represent 7000 workers in accepting Army Navy wartime awards. Mary Neyton with 27 years service will represent women workers. William Myers with 46 years tenure will speak for the men. Commander Wailing to present the awards. committee includes James Neville Glen Goulfred and James Maloney.
Allied reports say American First Army cleared 17 villages along the Cherbourg peninsula driving Germans back to within a mile of La Haye Du Puits. Canadian and British troops faced heavy resistance near Caen and Carentan as Allied artillery supported advances across swampy terrain toward key road junctions.
The committee announced prizes for the Fifth Loan Rally display contest. First prize went to Woolworth store for 25 dollars, followed by Montgolivery Ward 15 dollars, Page and Ferry ill and 5 dollars to Limston's Murphy store Ait Restaurenh and Phillips Jewelry also recognized. Judges cited were C B Wilcox Mrs Cinele Stewart and Sam Sexhh.
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