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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1944
Page
1
American fliers seize Castelladio near Rome as daylight air offensives continue. U.S. establishes air bases in Russia and coordinates with Red Air Force on joint operations. Fighters and bombers land at secret fields while Rothanian targets face bombing. Allies greet fliers with a worm welcome.
From London to Naples, June reports describe American heavy bombers and Mustangs joining Russian bases in a major night raid on Romanian targets. The operation marks the first large scale Allied air offensive across Europe, with subsequent land advances near Rome as Allied columns push along the Via Casilina and toward the capital.
London dispatch quotes Foreign Office spokesman that Rome is free from German armed forces. Reuters notes Pope's plea to history and cites Allied command delaying broad military action in Rome unless Germans use railways and roads for military purposes. If Germans defend Rome, Allies will take appropriate measures to eject them.
Donald Wilcox six, of West Irving Street, fell about six o clock from a tree on a neighbor’s property. He struck his head and shoulder, suffering a fractured shoulder and head injury, and was taken to Corry Hospital in serious condition. He was unconscious and had a convulsion later. doctors hoped for better examination the next day. The boy’s father is in the Army.
Hoger W. Banson argues for focusing investments domestically after World War I, favoring relief and civilian reconstruction over foreign capital. He cites Lend-Lease style aid, food, clothing, and matériel shipments, and warns investors to avoid foreign securities while plans for postwar rebuilding unfold.
council may act Monday on a plan to open and grade segments of a complete block linking Sixth Street east from Ast street to Williams street and extend to the current Fifth Street alignment. Property owners have joined to finance surveying and right of way. sewer work not included. Also under review is M E Shambaugh’s bid for a curb line on Second Avenue near Finch block, following a prior curb project at Brice Thomas property.
About 320 employees of the Meadville Malleable Iron Works Co. will resume work Monday after a three day strike ending. Federal Conciliation official Kla Grove F. Brainbrook announced that grievances will be discussed through regular channels.
The Pittsburgh and Erie railroad wreck near Drake Well blocked the Corry Oil City passenger run for most of the day and disrupted traffic for thirteen hours. Foreman Joseph Zarbo led a section crew on the bridge when two small gasoline cars derailed and track was torn up, delaying service until late evening.
A West Wayne Street boy, son of Mr. and Mrs Walter Hunt, suffered facial cuts when a bottle exploded during a Community Fair at Washington Street School. Glass shattered near an eye, others were grazed. he was treated at Corry Hospital and later discharged.
Tech Sergeant Frank H. Lawson of 134 West Frederick Street, son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Lay non, receives three additional Air Medal Oak Leaf Clusters for meritorious achievement on sustained combat missions with a bomber crew of the 19th Army Air Force. The notices cite actions during February 25 to March 5, March 8 to 14, and March 16 to 26, detailing encounters with heavy anti aircraft fire and fighter patrols. The new awards bring his total to four Oak Leaf Clusters, signaling continued distinguished service as an aerial engineer gunner.
Pennsylvania Electric Company announced a gift of $200 to five local institutions for approved purposes. The donation, received June 1, was acknowledged by hospital officials for emergency assistance.
The Corry High School senior class list has been certified for graduation by Principal Howard Ju Shwe and the faculty after final exams. Valedictorian is Miss Phyllis Rieck, with Miss Katharine Splestan as second honors. forty-six seniors earned credits, many with high or honors, and graduation is set for next week with commencement at the Senior High auditorium and baccalaureate at the central high auditorium.
Allied daylight formations struck the German West Wall defenses and rail facilities as part of a 16th day of aerial offensives. More than 500 RAF bombers, with Med air force support, attacked targets near Cologne and other sites, while Mediterranean units flew 2700 sorties. Over 5,000 Allied planes participated yesterday, dropping about 7,000 tons of explosives and targeting rail yards, ports, and shipyards along the Loire and Rhine regions.
Harrisburg reports two youths fled the Pennsylvania Industrial School at White Hill were retaken after about 12 hours of liberty. William Davis, 18, of Waymart RD 2 Wayne County, and Gloved Howlett, 46, of Erie offered no reason beyond being homesick. Acting Superintendent E S Keller said the capture ended the episode.
Reported at the Republican convention in Indiana the Bricker faction halted Dewey momentum with claims of 10 pledged and unpledged votes. Bricker backers argue enough opposition exists among the 478 delegates to deny Dewey on the first ballot. Maryland and other Democratic actions are noted with limited details.
St Edward's School holds three Sunday night graduations with Rev Francis Graves delivering the address at St Thomas' Church. A procession of graduates in blue and gold gowns will receive diplomas eight o'clock, followed by benediction and a student choir accompanied by organ.
Allied forces in Asia press the war from multiple fronts as Japanese advances in Burma and India stall. American and Chinese units attack Myitkyina area to contact Allied forces while Biak Island preparations signal new Pacific offensives. Chinese and American troops push through rain and mist toward strategic targets as Japan concentrates about 280,000 troops for broader moves into China.
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