19 Jul 1944
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1944
Page
1
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Soviet armies broke through the eastern front near Brest Litovsk and Lwow, widening a 125 mile breakthrough under Konev and threatening to trap German forces. Units reached near the Polish border, with advances toward Kamtioulka and Brest Lilusie amid heavy fighting along the Bug and Niemen rivers.
Allied air power pounded southern Germany is a raid that hit rail yards and airfields around Munich and other targets along the Brenner Pass. RAF and US air forces reported heavy bombers and fighters, with extensive losses claimed on both sides and new daylight offensives across France, Italy, and Berlin fronts.
U S battleships pressed toward Guam in a rapid assault aimed at crippling a major Japanese base in the western Pacific. Daring carrier and destroyer actions supported bombarding ships as General MacArthur’s forces reported continued pressure, sinking or damaging several cargo vessels and challenging enemy sea strength.
Word reached Sparta township that Corporal Charles W. Glavis was wounded in the Pacific theater, likely Saipan, with 15th Marines hospitalised in Aondul. Parents Mr and Mrs Steve Glavis of Worth Tonawanda hear from a fellow Marine as no Navy confirmation has arrived. Exchanges note others in the Glavis family serving, with several brothers in varying postings.
New York reports British swaying to contact the Russian government for a separate peace. Tokyo press promised important news tomorrow, possibly about Tojo. Allied forces take Totot-Les-Bagues in Normandy as German raids and V-weapon fire persist. Eisenhower and Allied command see these as diversion from air power. Roosevelt to speak at Democratic convention by radio tomorrow night.
In Dalhart Texas on July 19 the Rock Island Golden State Limited derailed seven miles east of town. The locomotive and two cars cleared a spill rail causing wrecked sleeping cars and couches, but no passengers were injured. C Yates McDaniel, an AP passenger aboard the train, reported the incident by telephone.
A garbled notice reports Golden Rule Club Day adding around $7,000 to a war bond drive. It notes bond purchases through August and references a final official figure near $1.9759 million, with emphasis on city participation and fundraising progress.
Allied forces report a wide pincer movement by the U S Fifth Army capturing Livorno seaport area and Ancona area near the Adriatic, with Polish troops driving German defenses back and taking large numbers of prisoners. British With Army advances west of Arezzo cut across the Arno river front. Monte Cassino reference noted as prior major Polish success.
At Chicago Stadium the Democratic National Convention begins with President Roosevelt reportedly weighing a second running mate choice. He reportedly favors Senator Harry S. Truman and Justice William O. Douglas as potential second choices alongside Vice President Henry A. Wallace, amid a spirited Byrnes Truman Barkley contest.
At the national convention delegates gather as President Roosevelt is backed by Senator Harry B. Thum of Missouri and others. Key figures like Mayor Edward J. Kelly of Chicago and National Chairman Robert E. Hannegan speak as discussions center on party unity and the vice presidential pick amid southern voices and forecasted voting dynamics.
Port Chicago Calif July 19 Reconstruction of the Navy Port Chicago Ammunition Depot began today as the death toll in the wartime explosion nears 350. Navy enlisted men and guards, civilian workers, and casualties across four services are reported with few identifications. thieves accused in car-related crimes are noted amid broader war reporting.
Director Robert TE. Brown announces Corry Band will open the season with a Wednesday evening concert at City Park barring bad weather. Two series are planned, aimed to draw Keon Interest after strong past summers. The opening concert is set for Bevelock. Vatican update notes Archbishop Francis J. Spells man from New York expected to visit the Holy See before war end.
Word from North Brnst reports no progress in recapturing Henry Tolue, a 28 year old German prisoner of war who escaped from the Army camp near Flat Town yesterday morning. State Police Corry substation and officers from Lawrence Park barracks, Wattsburg, Findley Lake and Clymer districts carried on efforts to locate him this afternoon.
Millions of tons of molten lava pour from Parícutin causing widespread devastation. Parícutin and Parangarintacito are buried or under threat as towns struggle to evacuate. Explosions send waves of lava. churches and towers are destroyed while villagers flee toward higher ground. An Ohio delegate, John E Nolan, died after an accident at the Democratic convention hotel.
Veterans of Company A and all who served in Perry's National Guard unit at any time are invited to a reunion and all day gathering at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Club on Saturday August 5. The event includes Spanish American War veterans and those who served along the Mexican border, World Wars I and II veterans, and current service members. Registration starts Friday at 6 p.m. A full day of activities leads to a banquet Saturday at 6 p.m. FP M Braley and Cassius Beary urge attendees to come early and stay late.
The Seventh Air Force announces Jack T. Bell of Corry Pennsylvania has been promoted to first lieutenant at an Advanced Base in the Marshall Islands. A bomber navigator on a B-25 named Mr. Lucky, he earned the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Bell enlisted in April 1941 after civilian work at Aero Supply and completed aviation training starting July 1942. He is a Corry High School alumnus.
Five mile advance in the St Lo area as American forces mop up around St Lo and press toward Vimont. General Montgomery reports 156,006 German combat troops wiped out in the air and land blows, with Nazi defenses unable to halt the Allied assault on the road to Vimont.
Supreme Headquarters reports Allied forces breach Rommel line and reach aapetonn solintry area south of Caen. Montgomery claims 60,000 Germans killed or put out of action, while western Normandy progress includes capture near Amigny and half of Faubourg de Vaucellis cleared. Heavy fighting continues northeast of Villers-Bocage as American and British units push forward.
Scrap salvage workers report a total of about ten tons of tin collected on Monday and Tuesday. A county salvage truck will pick up material stored at Baldwin Brothers warehouse near the former Climax plant for a cleanup tied to a recent paper drive. Chairman George Buck announces a new paper sale event in NRA time with Rex theater cooperation, featuring a film and community program for children to collect and bundle tin and paper.
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