Wissinger to Leave School for Steel Research Post
Wissinger, longtime supervisor of vocational education in Corry Public Schools, will take a sabbatical and join Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation with University of Pittsburgh affiliation. He will conduct industrial apprentice, training, and research work across the firm’s plants, aiming toward a doctoral degree. The Corry Board is expected to approve the leave. the Wissingers will remain based in Corry, with weekly plant visits.
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RAF Strikes Heavily In Northern Italy
London reports a heavy RAF attack on Turin in northern Italy amid Allied operations. The long round trip by bomber force of about 2,000 miles yielded 13 bombers lost. other raids targeted Belgium France Holland and Belgium as fighters supported the assault. Casualties cited: 101 killed and 209 injured.
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Cornel Airport project plans dropped after funding woes
Difficulties shelved the effort to take over the Cornell airport property south of Corry. Mayor Hepler canceled a special meeting, and the local committee’s runway plans face a doubtful future as sponsors consider refunding subscriptions while seeking a possible revival later.
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Berlin Says Large Transports Sunk
A Berlin radio broadcast via Associated Press says German long range bombers yesterday sank an Allied transport in the Atlantic that had been set afire the day before. A second transport saw him in Sunday’s operations. both ships reportedly totaled 20,000 tons. No Allied confirmation followed.
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No Additional Candidates For Local Offices
Two weeks remain for petitions for local offices including councilmen school board members and City Treasurer. Councilman Barnes seeks re election as the only active candidate. W W Waterhouse undecided about running while others show little movement. Rumors speak of a possible new treasurer and some school board and council hopefuls but no definite announcements.
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Iekes Diverts Coal For Steel Plants In War Effort
Secretary Ickes ordered 135000 tons of coal diverted to steel plants to relieve paralysis from western Pennsylvania coal mine strikes. The action, aimed at metallurgical coal essential to steel, directs 22500 tons daily for the week to keep war vital plants in production amid a grand jury probe into the Pittsburgh strike affecting 24000 miners.
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Army Air Base Blast Kills 17 Officers and Enlisted Men
At Eglin Field Florida an accidental explosion killed two officers and one enlisted man and injured 31 others. Public relations said the cause was under study while the dead’s homes were being notified and families informed.
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Miners Return to Work Amid Federal Inquiry
A few thousand more of the 14,000 idle soft coal workers in the captive region voted to resume work as a federal grand jury convenes to investigate the insurgent strike. The move follows prolonged picketing at Jones and Laughlin mines along the river valley with 3000 returning yesterday and minimal guards. FBI and U S Attorney Charles F Uhl say the probe tests wartime steel supply disruption and could trigger new enforcement under the Canhally Smith anti strike law if tied to ongoing refusals.
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Japanese Lose Ships and Ground Force in Solomons Clash
Allied reports say Japanese losses mounted in the Solomons battles, with at least one cruiser and several destroyers sunk in the Kula Gulf. American forces tightened the trap on Munda, wiping out a Japanese ground force near Enogai Inlet while pounding Munda, Vila and Kahili air bases.
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Von Kluge Attacks in South As Russians Halt Orel Kirs front
As German armored columns push toward the Orel Belgorod area the Soviet line holds firm. German commander Von Kluge uses a heavy offensive to breach northern sectors while suffering immense losses, 400 tanks and 183 aircraft reported by German communique.
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Military news fragment shows pressure on eastern front lines
Fragmentary report notes Russian claims of German weakness in the north around Orel while German counterattacks near Belegorod intensify. Red Star cites Soviet advances as daily casualties rise and German forces try to widen the bottleneck. Continued on Page Three.
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Bootlegging Rumors Rise Near Pennsylvania NY Border
Reports last night described bootlegging activity near the Pennsylvania New York border amid whiskey shortages. Retailers faced demand with some customers bringing in liquor from Jamestown, often unpaid of Pennsylvania taxes, while states like New York limit sales. Officials note similar patterns in Erie and eastern PA with moonshine traffic and cross state connections under review.
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Band Concert at City Park Wednesday Evening
The Corry Gily Band will continue its open air concert series at City Park Wednesday evening at 8:30. Director Robert Browngald announced the popular program has been prepared for this event by the local band.
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Allied and Axis Action Reported Across Theaters
London reports a German offensive surge near the Turkish bulge and a major Japanese fleet action north of Kolombangara in the Solomons. Dutch East Indies air units bombed Selaru village positions west of Dutch New Guinea. Eisenhower praises Allied coordination after Sicily visit. U S Navy notes three bomber missions against Kiska installations hindered by bad weather.
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Urges rejuvenation of labor industry group efforts in war disputes
Washington July 13 The Senate Labor Committee chairman urged reviving the industry labor group that produced the no strike pledge to settle major disputes between war contractors and workers. He said legislation cannot halt strikes and proposed reconvening 26 business and labor leaders to address the Pennsylvania centage dispute and other contentious issues.
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Board Accepts Resignation Of High Teacher
The Board of Education accepted the resignation of David Garrall who will join Shute College, Pa, to continue graduate work while teaching elsewhere. The meeting discussed Loveland Field Sunday baseball use, cafeteria staff for next year, and a six week summer program. Budgets and bus transportation bids for crowded Junior High transfer were approved as plans proceed.
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New Draft Legislation Aimed At All Adults This September
Washington July 19 notes new draft measures to require all adults to register for military service. House Military Committee hearings will review the plan after recess, with discussion of inducting fathers possibly delayed. Wadsworth proposed similar national service provisions, while White House talks suggested serious consideration by President Roosevelt.
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British Take Augusta and Land at Co tonia Invasion Report
Allied forces sail with 3 000 ships as Britons land at Augusta and advance into Floridia and Ragusa. Palazzolo and Ragusa fall as invasion continues. About 6 000 prisoners reported captured amid swift advance by British forces.
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Allied forces strike Sicily driving across southeastern coast
Allied forces sweep across southeastern Sicily capturing Auguste, landing near Catania and closing the island’s southeastern corner. British, American, and Canadian units push inland toward Ragusa and Palazsolo while bridgeheads extend up to twenty miles. Prisoners and damaged tanks reported as forces clash along the east coast.
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Dry Dock Firm Held for Fraud in Navy Ship Repair Case
The Sullivan Dry Dock Repair Corporation of Beoaleign with five officers is indicted on fraud charges for submitting false claims in Navy and Maritime Commission ship repair and conversion work. Attorney General Biddle notes a potential $216,000 in charges and a broader scope of overhauls tied to shipyard work at Brooklyn facility.
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