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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1942
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions conditions and demands linked to individuals Davis and others, with unclear actions. No clear event, place, date, or organization is discernible to identify a news item.
A garbled report describes a juvenile matter in St Marys with a judge involved. The text mentions a minor and a court proceeding or custody context, but specifics are unreadable.
A fragment lists assorted unit prices and quantities for groceries including items priced at 19¢ per dozen, 49 cents for several units, and 39 cents for others, implying a mid 20th century store circular or ad. The text preserves a range of small item prices without complete product names.
The Vichy government protested in Washington against assigning military representatives to Gen. de Gaulle, calling it an attack on French sovereignty. U S officials noted that Washington maintains relations with both the French government and the rebel force. The State Department said Admiral Stark and Brig. Gen. Bolte were sent to London to consult with the de Gaulle leadership, stressing no aim to strengthen fighting French bids. The dispute touches naval issues near Alexandria and plans to move nine demilitarized ships from the Egyptian war zone after earlier proposals by President Roosevelt were rejected.
Walter Sweet resigns as cashier at Citizens National Bank effective Wednesday July 1. He served over twenty years and no successor is yet appointed. Sweet has not announced future plans, but is considering two or three other offers.
Contributions of 1000 from Aji Tyon Works and 500 from Raymind Manufacturing Company were received by the Cong Hospital board to aid purchasing of X ray equipment. Capt. Hugh O’Hare, to depart for U S Army service, will be honored as the O’Hare Memorial. The hospital plans include over 4000 in equipment valued at 2900, bought for 2200 under an agreement, with remaining sums to be settled. The board approved payment to Dr. O’Hare and considered buying a portable X ray unit before 1932 ends. Directors Hawkins Smiley Irvine Young Nast Lombard Hillstrom Bl 30H Supt. William Coon and Nurse Director Margaret Askew attended. They approved a quarterly elevator inspection plan with Otis and a WPA assistant for sewing and repairs. The visiting committee urged roof painting and safety work. (Continued on Page Five)
Cairo July 14 Allied dispatches report Rommel's Axis forces gaining ground on the central front west of El Alamein with some coastal gains. British HQ vows to prevent a new Axis initiative as Auchinleck concentrates efforts to secure objectives west of the ridge south of El Alamein. Reports note air support and Allied artillery targeting Tel El Eisa and Tel El Misa as patrols skirmish along the 86-tile front.
Local Board No 8 Union City to furnish 68 men in August call. Quota includes 65 Class 1-A and 4 Class 1-8 registrants. Induction set for August 11. Harrisburg July 18 Governor directs Adjutant General to organize Pennsylvania River Defense Corps as auxiliary force.
A public meeting is planned for Friday at 8 PM in Seto High School auditorium to explain the new federal rent control plan. Corry tenainia and Sandiorsis will host with Rent Control Office representatives present to outline registration of all rental properties and the provisions affecting tenants and landlords. Officials from the Evie office will send registrars to set definite dates for registration.
Washington July 1 Chairman Vinson told the House naval committee the government should renegotiate army and navy contracts to end commission rackets and save millions. He cited profits to war brokers and said action would break influence-peddling and curb sales engineers tied to Navy contracts. Investigators noted the commission’s profits and insiders in Washington. Errol Flynn collapses on set in Hollywood from fatigue, doctors say.
A 21 year old coast guardsman, John Quillen, spotted a submarine landing near Amagansett Beach, feigned acceptance of a bribe, and alerted authorities leading to the capture of Nazi saboteurs and their supplies. The Coast Guard praised his alertness and promoted him to coxswain as officials note the ongoing Nazi trial.
Berlin reports 205 killed by a typhoon across Formosa Japan. Laval delegates powers to Benoist-Mechin in France. Italy and Germany claim British cruiser damage in the Mediterranean. Stettinius arrives in Britain for lend lease talks. German troops reinforced in North Africa near Rommel. Red navy fliers claim sinking and damage to Axis naval vessels. London debates death penalties for highway robbery. Canadian police report German seaman escape to Quebec internment camp. U S price admin promises gasoline and oil price cuts on the east coast pending subsidies. Buenos Aires notes funeral of ex president Ortiz turning into pro democratic demonstration. British penalties ordered for destroying rags and rope.
Laughlin Currie administrative assistant to President Roosevelt arrives in Chungking to confer on war problems with Chiang Kai shek noted by the White House. Currie, 39, former Harvard professor, has previously served as a financial expert for the treasury and Federal Reserve Board and was the principal US envoy to Chinese and American governments.
Washington July 16 Rep Treadway said that sales tax will likely be adopted to support the war effort and distribute revenue among classes. He noted Treasury opposition but argued taxation will occur to sustain government costs and prevent deficits.
Felgale Joseph Mellie, son of Mrs Mite Mallick of 10 Bust Subel, died when a four-motor US Army bomber crashed near Walla Walla Washington on Wednesday. Family awaiting word on the body as authorities prepare funeral and burial plans. The crash also killed two officers and three enlisted men. more details were released by authorities.
In Washington on July 11, Secretary Stimson stated that young married men and youths aged 18 to 20 would probably be drafted to sustain a victory over the Axis. He noted prior wars required such calls and indicated the draft age might eventually be lowered, citing existing calls under the selective service law.
Washington July 16 The War Labor Board was expected to announce a 44 cent wage increase for steel workers in Bethlehem Re public Inland Steel and Youngstown Sheet and Tube. The CIO United Steelworkers pressured for a $1 daily rise over 35.80. The decision includes a maintenance of membership clause union dues and a minimum daily wage floor amid mixed reactions.
A London AP dispatch says the Turkish submarine Soldtray, 1200 tons, was sunk by an accident near the Dardanelles. Salvage ships were sent to refloat the vessel and save the crew of 57.
Cherie Sweet of Route 4 Cohen bus was admitted to Corry hospital yesterday afternoon after fracturing both wrists in a fall while playing in a barn. The nine year old daughter of Myan and Mrs Charles Sweet was injured during the incident.
Harrisburg July 16 Former Governor Gifford Pinchot charged that bad timber practices threaten Pennsylvania state forests. G Albert Stewart state secretary of forests and waters refuted, saying good forestry management includes selective cutting and controlled removal. He asserted the cutting program was long contemplated and carefully planned. Pinchot appealed to the governor to halt these forestry laws and warned of young trees being removed and fire hazards.
Intense fighting spreads as German and Axis forces push into the Northern Caucasus and near Voronezh, Rostov, and the Don region. Reports say 35,000 square miles of territory contested, with heavy casualties and large-scale tank and infantry operations impacting supply lines toward Moscow and Stalingrad.
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