15 Jun 1943
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1943
Page
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Delayed dispatch from New Guinea reports that Japanese fighters attacked during a formation of P-38 planes. Lieut Richard Stowe and Corry boy, long residents on West Columbus and East South streets, survived the battle with no injuries. They were welcomed home by Mrs. Stowe and family after months overseas.
The Selective Service moves to speed induction of childless men 18 to 25 while delaying fathers. Officials consider listing fathers for occupational deferment after July 1 if their work is essential beyond October 1, reflecting a shift in draft policy amid war efforts.
The Corry City Band will appear in the first of a series of outdoor concerts in the City Park Wednesday evening at O oclock. Director Robert E Brown announced the program and invited the public. The band has performed in the park for several years and the program naming will be announced to the public.
The George M. Humphreys of Kinsman Transit sank in the Straits of Mackinac at 2:50 am after a collision with the D. M. Clemson of Pitusburg. No casualties reported. The Humphreys lay 60 to 70 feet deep about 1.5 miles off Old Port Mackinac Point. The Clemson, commanded by Capt Chels Johnson, was upbound and anchored nearby. The extent of Clemson’s damage to be assessed at Mackinac City.
The Navy announced twelve more Japanese vessels sunk by American submarines in the Pacific, including a destroyer and 11 cargo ships, in retaliation for the loss of two U S subs Amberjack and Grampus. Navy tallies show 250 Japanese ships sunk or damaged by submarines since Pearl Harbor, with limited details released.
June 15 the House appropriations committee voted 17 to 12 to liquidate the National Youth Administration. It struck NYA from the supply bill and ordered liquidation by January 1 next year, providing only 5 million from unused balances to wind down its affairs.
Lieutenant General Joseph W. Stilwell, back from Washington strategy talks, warned of a savage, hard fight ahead to crush Japan but affirmed Allied resolve. He said China’s needs were fully considered by Roosevelt and Churchill. In the Pacific, MacArthur announced new Allied blows against Japanese bases north of Australia.
Police arrested Ted Bacon and Cecil Hoffman after a disorderly scene at the Comypercis Hotel at East Main and MIM streets. Hoffman pleaded guilty to drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Bacon denied charges and faces a later hearing. Bacon previously faced a $160 fine for a separate street disturbance.
Washington June 15 Congress presses for a single administrator to run the war time bread basket as lawmakers push to consolidate authority. A bipartisan House Senate delegation met the White House while other leaders propose subsidy funding to roll back prices.
Washington report says Navy promises more bad news for Japan as 12 more vessels are sunk by submarines. Secretary Knox notes submarines bear the brunt of war in the Pacific and hints at a sizeable movement after a long preparation period. In New York, a ten round non-title bout moves to June 25 at Yankee Stadium featuring Bob Montgomery and Private John Greco.
Sheriff Fred W Lamberton in a timely address warns against isolationism amid a war crisis. Corry observes Flag Day with hundreds attending ceremonies and a city parade through downtown Corry, sponsored by Cony Lodge No 769 BP OL Elis. The event featured the Aero Victory Band, Scouts, Girl and Boy Scouts, and a procession to the city park.
Major General William Lee commander of an airborne infantry division was injured when a glider carrying him and about ten other officers and men failed to drop its wheels during a landing drill near Lafayette Tennessee. He suffered possible rib fractures and was evacuated. no other injuries were reported.
Reports from Bern and Swiss papers describe a mass evacuation of Berlin and western German cities as Allied bombing intensifies. Nazi authorities urge movement to Brandenburg and East Prussia while civilians flee Ruhr and Westphalia amid air raids and civilian casualties.
The Board of Education awarded contracts for insulating the Hatch building to Home Insulation Company of Erie at 500 dollars and for ten tons of coal to Jones Colliery Company at 2.60 per ton fob mines. A remonstrance from East Congress Street property owners over Love land Field for Sunday baseball was filed, and the session adjourned to Wednesday evening. Treasury figures showed receipts 95.93 million and net balance 10.89 billion. a boy’s body was found in the Allegheny river after he disappeared while swimming.
Washington reports say a small number of bombs dropped on Gnasaia Sunday night but caused no material or personnel losses. Congressional tax leaders pledge efforts to pass a tax bill this year to raise 16,009,000,000 in revenues. British warships reportedly visited Lampi Island near Lampe dusa and found it uninhabited, placing it under Allied control as Allies sweep Italian islands south of Sicily with Pantelleria and Liposa.
Will Betawenger a Marine veteran from Guadalcanal and Corp. Beiswenger join Lieut T H Cable in addressing workers on the 8 to 4 shifts Thursday afternoon near the plant at West Main and Fifth Ave loud speakers to reach all. Public invited and the event acts as a production incentive rally. Fairs in Pennsylvania face war related suspensions with only 60 of 195 fairs reporting exhibits this year. District fairs include Stoneboro Waterford Sugar Grove Tionesta Cochranton with dates in late September.
German raids intensified as RAF heavy bombers struck Oberhausen and coastal targets near Holland, while Allied plans for a grand assault across Sicily and Sardinia faced delays amid reports of ships missing in the Sicilian Straits. Rome radio warned Italians to stand by for Allied landings as Axis bombers renewed attacks on Italy’s outer defenses.
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