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04 Jun 1943
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1943
Page
1
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By Associated Press MUENOS AIRES June 4 revolutionary troops enter Buenos Aires and split into columns four miles from government defense, reports say as clashes erupt on the outskirts. Ministers silent while miners threaten defiance, and British naval forces loom in the tense scene.
Revolutionary clashes in Buenos Aires as President Ramon Castillo transfers government to an Argentine warship amid army advances. Gen Arturo Rawson and Gen Pedro Ramirez move forces toward the capital while observers note the central base at Camp de Mayo. Police report the army handles the crisis as conservative leaders prep for the party convention.
Former OPA acting district director Fussell A Potter accuses the Office of Price Administration of being controlled by political bosses. He resigned after alleging political machinations aimed at building a patronage machine in the OPA. He cites Ed Flynn Frank Kelly Mike Kennedy and Senator Mead as movers and details removals of officials in New York Rochester Buffalo and Delaware.
AP dispatches report Buenos Aires rumors of Castillo’s shift toward suppressing a military revolt in Chile’s capital, while British fighters sweep northern France with one enemy aircraft downed and German bombers strike a southeast coast town with casualties. In the U S capital, PA House members oppose the Smith Connally act, as Congress approves penalties for instigating strikes in government plants pending a roll call.
President Roosevelt at a press conference declared that a man who quits essential war work becomes liable for Army service. He ordered John L. Lewis’s strikers back to work by Monday and did not reveal any broader work or fight directive. Lewis offered no public reply as miners face a crucial test of loyalty to the union.
Algiers June 4 Gen Charles De Gaulle and Gen Henri Giraud reached a compromise to keep Giraud as commander in chief of the French army while making concessions. Officers from Fighting French forces would join the leadership and a new Committee for National Liberation would direct war efforts in Axis areas. Demonstrations by supporters of both generals followed the announcement.
Readings soared across major cities with Philadelphia at 93 degrees, Pittsburgh at 87, York 89, Harrisburg 92, Reading 89, Scranton and Hazleton near 89, signaling a continued sultry spell as summer approaches and officials forecast hot weather statewide.
Washington June 4 The nations 500000 striking coal miners confront a crucial decision to return to work or stay out as President Roosevelt commands. The president warns of worsened coal shortages, steel cuts, and possible military action, while details touch on aliens draft rules and War Labor Board jurisdiction.
A district meeting of the Local War Man Power Labor Management Committee discussed the regional employment stabilization plan this week at the U S Employment Service. Attendees included Notan Edinger and Harry Blot for management and James Buys and Harold Shelfur for labor, with Bernard J. Williams present from the Employment Service. The committee urged employers to route all recruitment through the U S Employment Service and advised that workers previously engaged in essential activities must present a clearance to resume employment. A list of essential activities was presented, including production of aircraft, ships and parts, ordnance, essential mining, forestry, construction, and food processing, with the note that hiring of such workers requires clearance. continuation noted on Page Sky.
The Associated Press reports 1538 U S Army casualties on Attu include 32 dead and 1130 wounded with 376 missing. Navy tallies show 1791 Japanese killed or later accounted, while small enemy groups still harass Americans as takeover nears.
A special session of the city board of education will meet tonight at the library to decide whether to allow Sunday baseball on the field. Delegations from baseball groups urge use for Sunday games to revive summer play, while church groups oppose it on moral grounds. The session follows a committee meeting where the directors planned to discuss the issue and potential compromises.
On June 4 in Rio de Janeiro Higinio Maringo president of Para fluby tests a plane en route to Recife and then to the United States.
Chinese and Allied forces report rapid advance along the Yangtze river center as they push toward Tehang and Chongyang. Chinese troops penetrate outer defenses of Kungan Hupeh province, while bombing and riverine actions disrupt retreating Japanese units. A separate Philadelphia incident notes two soldiers in new uniforms abducting a waitress and stealing cash.
A Cumberland Celanese Corp plant building was ripped by a blast that damaged the acetone recovery area and six other units. About 40 people were treated for injuries, five serious, with the blast blamed on a power failure. Plant officials estimated damage near 200000, while operations awaited repairs. Also, Billy Gifford, 15, was bitten on the leg by a neighbor's dog near Findley Lake road.
Pittsburgh. June 4. Cornelius D. Scully, mayor of the city, had his gasoline curtailed by City Ration Board No. 1 until September 3. He used a city limousine for a 460 mile trip to his Shepherdstown farm, prompting his wife to threaten protest. He called himself a gentle farmer and food producer while explaining his illness and recent return to work.
British and Greek destroyers struck off Spartivento and Allied bombers pounded Naples and Sicily while Mussolini's forces faced guerrilla actions in the Balkans. Eisenhower reported shelling of Pantellaria and harbor batteries with minimal damage, as Axis claims of readiness contrasted with limited Allied salvos and a cautious German defense along a 1500 mile front.
Corry endures another hot day with temperatures near 85 at 1 pm and likely to rise toward 90. Yesterday’s high reached 84. no relief expected soon as officials forecast extended heat. In other news, Treasury reports June receipts of 20,510,564.09 and expenditures of 123,281,217.28, leaving a net balance of 12,504,669.90.
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