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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1943
Page
3
A Cory Pa. analysis notes the Navy aviation weather service and aerologists shaping war plans. It explains how cloud cover and fronts enable bombing behind the weather and cites historic examples from Poland and Germany to illustrate strategic use of forecasts.
A critique warns that price controls and subsidies risk government ownership of industry, likening it to a debtor's prison where producers cannot escape under constant support. It argues subsidies shift costs, invite political domination, and fail to reduce living costs. A second note questions when the U S will secure a beachhead in federal governance, calling for fewer hands in the government pie to restore order and efficiency while noting the war front's progress.
The piece notes Allied advance on Sicily and reports friendliness of Syracuse residents toward British officers. It states resistance exists but mainly to defend principle, with German and Italian troops showing little will to fight. As invasion pushes north, native defiance grows weaker and German lines may eventually crack under Allied pressure.
Major General C. M. Barnes told scientists that the war will span two more years and that weapons then in use will differ only slightly from those employed at present. The remark underscores expectations of gradual evolution rather than rapid transformation in military technology.
A twenty year old fugitive, Patrick Ponsol, remains at large after being freed from the Warren county jail by Mary McCann. Police widen a regional manhunt across northwest Pennsylvania and southwestern New York as they pursue leads.
The Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania reports a wartime nutrition chart outlining seven daily food groups. It promotes eating from each group: vegetables, oranges or tomatoes, potatoes and salt herring, milk products, meals with meat or beans, whole grain bread and cereals, and fortified butter or margarine. The note ties good nutrition to civilian and soldier strength amid WWI context.
A reader asks seven quiz questions from a classified section. Topics include pencil lead truth, spelling quirks, hens not turning to chicks, correcting a phrase, lunar versus solar eclipses, Frank Knox’s pre government job, and historical convention locations plus weathering and glass plate usage.
Jonny Whelan, 71, a Bradford wholesale distribution pioneer who arrived in Bradford 38 years ago from Carry, died Friday at his home on St Hast Main Street. He joined Weaver Candy, then Yoder-McKee in Pittsburgh, before partnering with his late brother George in 1902 to form the Whelan Company, later a charter member of Bradford Council Knights of Columbus Utica Travelers' Association. funeral at St Bernard's Church this morning.
July 19 First steps to place Bradford hospital services on a war basis include establishing a women s building overhauls of beds radiators lights and utility rooms for instant use creation of a blood plasma bank centrifuge refrigeration and plasma banks plus reserve bed linens and medical supplies for emergencies.
Col. Baylor of the Third Service Command confirmed proposed small scale maneuvers in Cook State Forest for August. A battalion of military police will test problem areas with 200 to 400 men, using tanks, with plans for periodic visits by larger units as local suppliers prepare for the operation. The forest’s terrain is cited as ideal for mountain and forest maneuvers.
Eugene Manus, 23, of Ashtabula Ohio a crew member of the steamship Mudge was rescued from Presque Isle Bay at 11 p.m. Saturday by seven coast guardsmen who jumped in after his plunge from the Tool of State street dock. After 18 minutes of artificial respiration he was revived and taken to Hamot hospital by ambulance. His condition was described on admission.
Ridgway July 18 It was reported by County Agent A Rockwell that in June 35 workers were placed on Elk county farms. Most were men working one shift in Elk county industry and then helping the end farmers during afternoons evenings and off days. Next few weeks expect about 180 substitution workers to harvest crops as farmers planted an all time high surge of war crops.
Mary Marvin, a 30 year old Titusville plant worker, arraigned in Crawford County jail on a murder charge in the fatal shooting of Harold R. Muir, 24, at Titusville. Police say the couple had been friendly for years. Marvin said Muir beat her after a quarrel and she fired after he fixed the gun. The case, heard by District Attorney Hutbert A. Mook, is set for July 23 in Meadvile.
A boy from 933 Burton Avenue sustained painful burns to chest and arms when paraffin burn used by his mother during a July project ignited. He was taken to Corny Hospital for treatment. his condition improved and discharge was anticipated.
Word arrived of Lavern Wallace of Sherman dying near midnight Friday at St Vincent's hospital in Erie. He had been ill for the past month. Survived by his widow. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
An old home remedy ad promotes Antiseptic San-Cara Ointment for minor wounds burns and skin irritations. It claims usefulness on burns cuts bruises itching piles chapped skin and sunburn. The text touts the ointment as safe for babies and lists prices for ointment and soup.
A man in the West End reported an assault with a wrench like object near a railroad tower. Police, led by Chief Joby Whumyan, investigated the incident as a possible attempted robbery and pursued witnesses for more details.
A bus fire near Indiantown injured several riders including Homer Miller of New Cumberland and John Manns. Army officials reported the victims were identified and rushed to area hospitals as emergency crews worked to douse the flames and determine the cause.
The article details higher food assistance grants and changes in the Erie distribution system, with state funds supporting about 3.965 million in aid and local programs helping 161,000 residents. It notes shifts in General Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children, and Blid Fey BRIA recipients, plus legislative approval and liquor distribution adjustments in the city.
Jamestown July 1 A parity revert from the duke grand jury so schedules were set for Tuesday. Court sessions and preliminary hearings are expected as jurors prepare for forthcoming libers and house cases.
Mercer county plane crash claims two lives as a small craft crashes near Cool Springs airport. Victims identified as Daugherty of Grove City and Boon of Charleston are confirmed dead. investigation underway to determine cause and flight details.
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