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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1944
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR note mentions malt solution and ale, with unclear names and a reference to a Reverend. The readable text hints at a local item or notice but lacks concrete facts or dates to confirm a full event or person details.
A German submarine halted the neutral Portuguese refugee ship Serpa Pinto off Bermuda on a calm night, took two hoopers, and warned the vessel would be sunk. Three people, including a sixteen month old baby named Beatrice Trapunski, died in the rush for lifeboats as crew and passengers attempted escape. Tony Ribeiro, one of the ship’s leaders, survived by reaching Tauneh lifeboats.
A Portuguese liner Pinto carrying 227 passengers including Erie youth Jose G. Nunloa was halted mid voyage Friday by a German submarine. Refugees were taken prisoner, later released in Philadelphia where the ship docked. Several deaths reported among refugees and crew. two Americans captured are Israel Brit of Waterbury and Vir Magina of New Bedford. The ship later reboarded as the U-boat moved away under orders from Berlin. Continued on Page Three.
Telegram from the National Salvage Committee urges immediate collection of newspapers magazines and other paper. Survey indicates Corry could supply at least 77218 pounds now with average household outputs cited. Civilian Defense leaders push to start regular salvage collections and dispose through dealers without delay.
Allied air bases are under threat as Japan presses a four front drive in China. Chinese and Chungking reports say Japanese forces advance toward Kunming and Changsha while Chinese defenders evacuate Chungking. U S air power targets and Chinese-American wings support efforts to blunt the invasion and protect key rail hubs along the Hankow Canton line.
Indiana County police said Joseph Guydos, 62, is charged with murder in the shotgun death of 58 year old Joseph Kurne. Kurne’s body was found Monday night in front of a shack near Heshbon in the Indiana County mining area. State police reported a shotgun and empty shell were found near the building.
AUCKLAND reports the Japanese in the Pacific have lost 150000 men 4800 planes and more ships as Admiral William F. Halsey revives Allied forces. The theater has fallen to Bow hamville and the Japanese now hold about 15000 men with only 2000 effective.
Alvin J. Williams administrator of Pittsburgh and Erie OPA districts plans a full local reorganization and Corry Ration Board setup. Williams toured Corry with Erie district officials, met residents, and said a five to seven member board may be named with volunteer local citizens. No appointment details announced. further changes expected as new board plans proceed.
The Office of Price Administration announced changes effective Sunday through July 1, lifting rationing on all meats and adding some juices and foods to the free list. Cheese and cheese products drop to 10 points per pound, evaporated milk points are halved, and pineapple juice and grape juice see small increases while butter and margarine stay stable. Flank steak is now point free, with most D beef removed from June, and overall civilian meat supply up about 9.6 percent.
Dublin reports an incomplete, but clear, result showing Ramon de Valera and his Fianna Fail close to a majority in the Dail. With 68 seats declared, Fine Gael holds 25, Farmers 9, Independents 8, Labour 7, National Labour 4. All cabinet members retained seats as the campaign focused on neutrality and a government transport bill.
Theodore Johnson, 66, president of Johnson Metal Products Co., died at his residence 4002 Cochran Street in Erie after a several months illness. He passed away Wednesday afternoon.
A group of four from the Loon district left this morning for active Army service, with another 60 preparing to leave tomorrow. The morning group includes Jamies Collins Gilts James J. Higgins Laverne Popeler and Oliver Martin Sextor of Union City. Additional names report tomorrow evening at 6 at the board offices for dispatch. Names cover Union City Corry Tolan City Waterford and other local towns with transfers and one enlistment in the Merchant Marine.
The report states a drastic extension of the controlled referral order will fire no male employee without local employment office approval. Women workers are exempt temporarily. The measure targets Group 1 and 2 areas with nationwide application planned. The goal is to address labor shortages and shift workers to needed jobs.
London reports heavy RAF bombing along a 1200 mile front in France and near Paris as May closes. Night raids by Halifaxes and Wellingtons hit rail centers, canal zones, and supply hubs. German air activity over England resumed after a one night lull, with raids over East Anglia.
Secretary of War Stimson announced that 3,657,000 U S Army troops were already overseas with air and service forces nearly finished deploying. Ground troops are moving from the United States to combat areas to use bases and leverage preliminary air assaults for decisive action against the enemy. The force spans 56,000 miles of supply lines and reaches every continent as operations continue.
Philip G Cochran of the U S Army Air Forces hero of both the Southwest Pacific and North African campaigns made a surprise visit to his parents in Erie Pennsylvania today. He said he had been in Washington the past week and would return to the nation s capital tomorrow when his 26 hour leave expires. He recently led both native and American troops on an air borne invasion of Japanese secured Burmese territory.
Chief John D. Flanigar said no new developments in the Diglary break in at the D. A. Hillstrom residence near Chautauqua Lake. Rings and clues were broadcast on the state wire as investigators pursue leads. Neighbors report occasional activity at 2:40 Sunday and later, but the scene shows items scattered and entry by a casement window broken, suggesting intruders sought clothing and containers rather than jewels. The case may narrow suspects and refine the probe. Also, the Pennsylvania Grade Crude Oil Association will meet June 16 in Pittsburgh, announced president Don T. Andrus.
June opens as a fateful wartime milestone with reports of a massive German air attack along the English coast and a Yugoslav offensive, while Marshal Tito orders a Yugoslav uprising and Turkey contemplates joining the Allied invasion. Stormy Channel conditions accompany intensified Allied air raids as Vichy announces halted horse packing due to the current crisis.
Allied reports say American doughboys breached the Valmontone Line, seizing high ground in the Alban hills northeast of Velletri and advancing toward Rome. British and other Allied forces push along Highway 6 toward Frosinone while actions along the Appian Way and near Nem intensify, with Mount Peschio ridge and Saint Peter’s looming in the distance.
The Thirteenth class of St Edward's School will receive diplomas at St Thomas church Sunday at eight oclock. J Jansen and C Reynolds are honor students with Paul Heffer James OBrien and John Scott also graduates. They will receive holy communion at the 615 mass Sunday morning with a high mass in their honor.
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