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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1944
Page
6
A sharp drop in temperature followed a Sunday high of 96 degrees with 43 degrees reported overnight. The Fifth War Loan Campaign in the city lagged, reporting 6,000 advance at noon and a total of 127,009 dollars. Local notices include Aero plant employment moves and state school reform discussions in Harrisburg.
Mary Kalgaucuk, driver of a small truck, was held for the grand jury after a hearing before Alderman Dustin Butters on Park Street. Bail set at 500 dollars. Prosecution by Assistant District Attorney Damian McLaughlin with nine witnesses. Civil action for damages reportedly pursued by the Rouse family.
Allied forces in Italy push toward Perugia area and advance from the south and east while mines and harassing fire slow German positions. Indian division captures Ripa and Civitella de Artio with German losses. British troops reach Lake Trasimeno shore and bypass Citta Della Pieve toward San Luzardo. Prisoners total 27,000 since offensive begun below Rome.
The local community reports Bond drive solicitations at the post office on Tuesdays and Fridays led by Mrs. Marea McDonnell. The Grange holds a Saturday meeting with social hour and lunch to follow. Several residents are noted for visits, birthdays, and weekend activities including Boy Scout trips and church notes.
Pvt. De Forest Douglas, twice wounded in action in Africa and Italy, has been returned to the United States for medical treatment. He arrived at Ashford General Hospital West Virginia on June 1 after six months at a North Africa base hospital. He was first wounded April 26 1943 in the African campaign and wounded again January 6 1944 in the Italian campaign. Both legs are in casts but he can move with crutches.
Broken lots and rationed merchandise solicit new stock space. Assistant colors limited to make room for more inventory. Pricing details indicate reductions to clear current supply and accommodate upcoming shipments.
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