15 Jul 1943
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1943
Page
1
Readable fragments show names and places but lack coherent events or dates. The text references a meeting, highway work, a house site, and several personal names, but details are too garbled to confirm actions or outcomes.
A damaged snippet mentions estate letters and executors in a Pennsylvania township. It references creditors to present claims promptly and names unclear individuals and legal actions related to the decedent’s estate.
Washington reports growing pressure for an American offensive to retake the Japanese base on Kiska in the North Pacific. Weather and Aleutian storms threaten timing, with assessments that an amphibious assault could follow the conquest of Attu.
Local reports show a steady rise in slaughtering with meat sent to leading city retailers. Concerns mount over lack of official inspection and quality in cattle prepared for market, as many operations run under federal permits without state or local oversight.
Navy court martial in Chester Pa hears evidence in the involuntary manslaughter case of James H H Brown guard captain at Sun Shipbuilding yard. Brown is charged in the death of an employee shot during a June disturbance. Testimony cites guards failing to use restraints as a factor in fatalities.
Imposition of the Us Treasury report lists receipts 12R20h 415,13 expenditures 426,471,504.82 and net debt 419,808,52654.oreue over review day SAT N690%9 with July 15 update from Temabury Arfort Washington Co.
Allied forces in the New Guinea theater press the Muha area as MacArthur declares a new offensive aimed at clearing Muba 2yne of all enemy troops and driving the Japanese to their lines near Selamaus. Greenll, Key StrenEpoInta and Miibo defenses are under pressure while patrols clash at Salus Take. Mitchell bombers report sinking two enemy barges in Munds Blackett Strait and a cargo boat off Vella Lavella Island.
Bulletins report large Allied bomber formations crossing the English Channel toward northern France with RAF fighters in escort and anti aircraft fire seen near Boulogne and Le Touquet. In New Guinea Salamaua bombing and strafing continue with Japanese dive bombers repelled by Kittyhawks. three enemy planes shot down. In Burma American B 25 Mitchell bombers hit railroad yards barracks and warehouses at Myingyan Meiktila according to a U S Army Air Force communique.
A legislative subcommittee in Harrisburg initiates scrutiny of the new Pennsylvania parole act and parole board to assess effectiveness in solving parole issues. The group plans amendments if needed and notes the board recently released 20 prisoners previously pardoned.
Senate Military Committee Chairman Reynolds of North Carolina opposes compulsory civilian service and warns the Army, at seven million strong, can be reduced by halting civilian conscription. He predicts a heated fight after Congress returns from summer recess as backers push for action on the Austin-Wadeworth bill.
Harrisburg reports a drop of 8,618,000 tons in Pennsylvania coal production for June 1949 due to work stoppages in both anthracite and bituminous sectors. Hard coal mined totaled 2,960,000 tons, down from 4,849,000 tons a year earlier, with bituminous figures for June 1949 lower than June 1948 and 1942 levels. In other news, two soldiers from Utica and Tyrone were killed in a collision near Camp Mills.
Wuddamenea Arcrive to publicize logstett enforcement and fines. In one case M A Lawson of First Avenue paid 27.50 after eleven traffic tags accrued since December. Magistrate Gordon plans warrants for others who have ignored police tags in recent months.
Theo Williams announced Corry will launch a citywide wartime salvage campaign in August after delaying to finish the Buy-A-Fighter drive. The effort will collect metals paper fats and tin cans with ward by ward organization and street assignments to meet wartime quotas.
Washington July 15 Associated Press Morgenthau said today the government plans to announce the third war loan drive goal by August 1. Campaign figures and bonds likely to exceed 19 billion dollars, higher than the April drive which raised about 18.5 billion. Details on the loan categories to be offered are expected soon.
Soviet frontline dispatches say counterattacking tanks and mobile artillery forced back German forces in the Belgorod sector. Russians report recapturing several villages as the drive continued, with heavy losses for Germany and continued aerial support from the Soviet air force.
Morgenthau said the Treasury forwarded investigation results involving John J. Lewis and the United Mine Workers to the Attorney General for action. The probe concerns ties between the union and a Springfield area mine dating six years back.
Washington July 5 Associated Press Administrator Prentice Brown signaled possible relaxation of the pleasure gas ban as livestock movement and market supplies rise. He noted current corn moving to market under existing price controls after the House Agriculture Committee rejected higher prices, and said further steps would come as the government works through the problem. Continued discussion with Marvin Jones covered proposed price and supply controls, with decision expected soon.
Detroit advertising executive Maxon resigns as non salaried deputy administrator in charge of public relations citing inability to control OPA’s legalistic red tape and opposition from key figures. Bernard Haley also resigns from textile leather and apparel price division as OPA undergoes reorganization. Leander Lovell named temporary replacement.
Allied forces press on in Sicily with British Eighth Army repelling a heavy German armored assault near Augusta and American troops advancing six to seven miles inland. Reports say Capri, Viezzini, and Viezini heights and an airfield are captured, with Tiger tanks and thousands of Axis prisoners reported.
In Philadelphia area heat wave deaths include Dr Balti Hall Dohan 85 curator at University of Pennsylvania Museum and a 15 year old boy. Dr Dohan collapsed in her office at Allendale Manuverly Hospital and died of heart ailment per medical examiner. A 37 year old man collapsed at home and died soon after. One rescuer went into river trying to save others and perished.
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