16 Jul 1943
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1943
Page
1
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President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill told Italy to surrender honorably or be blasted from the war. The joint White House statement urged Italians to decide whether to die for Nazi power or live for Italy and civilization as Allied forces close in. They warned that continued support for the Nazi regime would bring severe consequences, while pledging to destroy fascist doctrines. The message, broadcast from Algiers and allied hubs, underscored Allied resolve as invasion of Italian soil looms.
Edward Hawkins of the Corry Ration Board said the first lengthy applications for vacation travel were filed yesterday by about ten local residents. The new rules require that applicants certify sufficient unused A coupons and lack of feasible transportation besides auto. Permits are issued to authorize one round trip and no extra coupons or trips are granted.
President Roosevelt, citing public feuding between Vice President Wallace and Commerce Secretary Jesse Jones, cancels multiple agencies, creates the Office of Economic Warfare led by Leo T. Crowley, and warns officials to avoid public quarrels or face dismissal. The action targets foreign purchasing and wartime administration as the war effort continues.
Corry's Buy A Fighter Bond drive stood at $97660 at noon with strong momentum to surpass the $4300 mark later that day. Leaders plan a semi final push tomorrow and Monday to lift sales past the halfway target and ensure the $168000 quota is met at Tuesday night's rally.
Washington reports that a small American warship shelled Japanese defenses on Huston Island again Thursday in the fifth attack within ten days. Rome dispatches say Italian formmentators deny German redeployments from Runolon front. Rome radio predicts Sicily decision after new battle already underway near Catania plain. Wallington reports a BEW reorganization may end Milo Behrdin’s job.
Police will prosecute a Ford owner with Pennsylvania plates B K37 after a deliberate bid to strike a man and wife near Hotel Corry on North Center Street. The driver then circled and again charged the sidewalk, prompting a formal case and ongoing investigation by Officer Harley Drake amid a spike in reckless driving along the avenue.
Washington report shows most fathers remain in civilian life through October or later as draft officials project continuing reliance on fathers with children born before last September 18 and those employed. About 660 000 qualify, with 1 566 000 single or childless men already cleared for induction. The figures reflect Selective Service manpower plans and may alter July through September quotas with potential reclassifications.
In the North Atlantic a baby aircraft carrier’s planes attacked ten German submarines with two sunk and eight probably destroyed. The carrier B helped escort two convoys safely to American forces, capturing 41 German prisoners and delivering vital war materiel.
Six contracting firms requested specifications for the Bear Creek sewer extension and are expected to bid. Bids open Monday at 8, with council to meet in a regular session. Project runs 1270 feet from 900 feet east of East Wayne to Sciota Street into Hare Creek, estimated at about 4800 dollars including right of way and engineering. Council may award that evening if possible.
John P Busdreljo, president of United Mine Workers district 5, and about a dozen writers were called to testify before a federal grand jury investigating recent coal strikes. U S Attorney Charles Uhl said 10 to 15 witnesses may appear daily as the probe considers possible violations of the Connally Smith anti strike law. Sources said union leader John J Lewis would not be summoned. The inquiry, tied to government operated mines since May 1, could wrap around next Wednesday.
Allied reports from the Southwest Pacific say American and Australian troops under General Douglas MacArthur breached the Mubo fortress gateway, killing about 950 Japanese defenders in a swift maneuver. Air victory tallies show 45 Japanese planes down over Rendova as battles press toward Munda on New Georgia, while Japanese losses exceed 250 planes in the campaign. The capture suggests the Munda air base and nearby Salamaua approach are increasingly threatened.
Moscow reports July 16 dispatches saying Soviet units struck from 37 miles north and 25 miles east of Orel, driving off elements of ten Nazi divisions. Belorod bulge fighting continued as German attacks were repulsed, with Russian claims of major tank and aircraft losses on the 12 day aviation battle.
Word reaches Clymer that Rev Leonad Hogenboom his wife and two sons Stephen and Dali are prisoners of war held at an internment camp in Tacloban on Leyte Island Philippines. This is the first word since December 1941. The family ties and backgrounds are noted including Rev Hogenboom’s Clymer and Holland connections and nursing wife. Messages from Interior Department Washington Presbyterian Mission Board and Red Cross confirm the status.
Wendell Willkie disclosed he will seek the 1944 Republican presidential nomination if Col. Robert R. McCormick enters the Illinois preferential primary. In a handwritten Q and A he said he hopes McCormick runs to clarify the issue of American relations and liberal domestic policies. Willkie plans a January survey before deciding on other primaries.
Pittsburgh July 16 Alvin v Williams district manager of the Office of Price Administration denies unwarranted car trips. A statement says trips to Centerville Pay were to his 1000 acre farm and with OPA permit. McKee says letter from Titusville residents excuses weekend trips to Canadohta Lake for ice and swimming. Williams says daughter drives to lake to fetch ice for farm. trips allowed to support farm and nursing work in Titusville.
Allied forces report capturing about 16 000 Axis prisoners as they seize 13 more towns and tighten control over southeastern Sicily. German statements claim enemy resistance limited to rear guard actions while about 10600 Portuguese prisoners are noted.
Allied troops report control of 13 Sicilian towns and 18,000 prisoners as Seventh Army and Eighth Army press along southern and eastern coasts. Navies shell Catania airfield while Axis defenses fight rear-guard actions. observers sense possible evacuation of Sicily as Italy faces a broad advance.
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