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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1942
Page
1
Allied reports from Cairo say British forces press two days of sharp fighting west of El Alamein. Artillery and RAF bombing targeted Axis positions as Rommel might plan a flanking move via the Siwa Oasis and Qattara Depression to strike the British flank and rear.
Officers from Mitchell Field inspected three Trealy raid observation posts with sub-district civil director Lloyd Stowe. Posts were found functioning well with women assisting during day hours. A countywide inspection continues and a meeting at Union City High School tonight will explain post purposes and operation with moving pictures of civilian defense work.
Four arrests for alleged blackout violators were recommended by a civilian defense board after an air raid test. One flagrant offense involved a West Wayne Street resident with three calls before cooperation. Three minor violations involved unextinguished lights at premises, with fines to be set. The board will publish violators’ names, urging strict light-off compliance during blackouts.
Washington July 24 Laws to curb profiteering by war contractors were urged after a year-long House naval committee inquiry. It found 96 percent of contractors were honest while five percent showed excessive profits up to 1768.22 percent on some contracts.
London residents saw a large contingent of United States sailors in White caps marching through the city today. The sailors, part of the American naval forces in Turkish waters, drew crowds in places like Pleendilly and Leicester Squares as they arrived in London after the war.
In Corry a broad revision of city assessments is expected to finish by August 1 with all properties reviewed to ensure fair valuations. Elton Simmons assists City Assessor Frank L. Hesth while City Engineer Don Williams aids in valuating Jane values as officials plan August book work and joint case discussions.
Washington July 24 Senator Morgenthau told the Senate finance committee that federal taxes could reach forty billion dollars yearly if Congress accepts his plan to raise trillions in revenue. He urged a two and a half billion boost in a six point three billion dollar revenue bill passed by the House to fund wartime costs, with Britain and Canada sharing larger war expenditures through taxation. Senator Taft cautioned the figure is huge and likely only attainable gradually, suggesting a general sales tax though Morgenthau opposed it.
Gov James commuted Alfred and James Emino sentences to 10 to 40 years for the Easter penitentiary murder in Kelayres from 1994 campaign slaying. They have served seven years. parole board will decide release. Brother Joseph Bruno and cousin Philip Bruno remain serving life terms.
Ebensburg Pennsylvania July 94 a 19 year old aviator Arthur Buns of Ebensburg allegedly used a homemade parachute fixed to a note for his girlfriend Hastings arranging two dates and dropped it from a plane over a restricted area. Air raid watchers and a railway worker halted a train alarmed police. State troopers say Civil Aeronautics Authority may ground Evans who said he did not realize a rule prohibited dropping a parachute. Evans qualified as pilot last month.
Secretary Wickard announced price adjustments and subsidies to ease meat shortages felt across Corry and eastern towns. Lower purchase prices for lend-lease meats aim to widen margins between livestock and meat prices, aiding eastern packers and distressed small packers through contracted custom slaughtering.
DeWitt MacKenzie examines Secretary Hulls constructive postwar plan as a pivotal wartime development. The piece frames Hulls document as a beacon for Allied nations, a boost to occupied peoples, a rebuke to neutral policy, and a potential spur for enemy populations to reject barbaric aggression.
The Breakfast Club and lobby booths drive wartime bond sales with a weekly total of 16,548.75 dollars, a peak for a single week. A special committee led by Walter H. Scott oversees promotions across town including Rex theater and Wo banks stands. July figures show continued over-subscription, with plans for August promotions and a renewed push for ten percent payroll subscriptions.
Baltimore bulletin urges public calm as Third Servic Command says reports of partial landings in six locations were checked yesterday and found unsubstantiated. Separate items note Kaufman found grossly unprofessional in Philadelphia and GM completes M 4 tank plant in Detroit.
Mead Park prepares for a big picnic next Wednesday evening with the Alp Raid wardens of the Third Ward in charge. Over five hundred tickets sold, expect seven hundred participants. Meteo zone warden and committee plan, V. FP. W. ladies provide picnic fare, Corry Band to play, plus contests and amusements.
Allied forces in New Guinea reported heavy air and sea action in the Buna area as Japanese troops were landed by barge and naval support. Allied dive bombers and fighters struck shore installations and transports, with one 10,000 ton Japanese vessel sunk off the beach near Buna.
Philadelphia July 4 The Office of Price Administration moved swiftly to smash a counterfeit gasoline ring believed active in Lancaster Harrisburg Philadelphia and nearby Camden New Jersey. The operation targets price fraud and supply manipulation with swift federal action anticipated.
Harrisburg July 24 Death of Matthew Huston Taggart Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner creates cabinet vacancy in Governor James’ administration two days after reunifying the governor’s team Taggart, 64, was found dead at his Northumberland home Funeral services pending arrival of a sister from California Ralph H Alexander deputy commissioner becomes acting head Dr A H Stewart promoted to cabinet secretary of health and John J Shaw’s death last year noted Taggart previously served in John Fisher’s 1927 1931 administration
Reports state German forces capture Rostov on the main railway and pipeline feeding the Caucasus, while Soviet defenses stall near the Lower Don and Stalingrad corridor. The Russian air force bombs enemy formations as battles extend toward Tikhoretsk and Rostov along a 360 mile rail line.
Detroit July 4 The Ford Motor Company announced it has presented for government approval a tire replacement plan using a rubber substitute. Pard vice president Charles E. Sorenson said engineers developed a system to handle essential tire reheading and replacement for autos and trucks used by over 200 000 Ford employees. Two portions of the substitute will allow a retread of one tenth inch thickness, good for 5 000 to 3 007 miles of moderate driving, tested on Ford proving grounds.
In Philadelphia on July 4 M Ty Annenberg publisher of The Philadelphia Inquirer set forth that his publishing properties will pass to his widow and seven daughters. all voting rights to Walter H Annenberg son named trustee and vice president of The Inquirer Company, details disclosed for probate.
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