21 Jun 1944
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1944
Page
1
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A Pearl Harbor dispatch reports U S and Japanese fleets facing off across 1500 miles between the Philippines and the Marianas. Preliminary blows may have opened a history making naval engagement as possibly the entire Japanese fleet enters the area. Saipan invaders press forward under tough going while U S troops hold the southern half of the island. Admiral Himitz says the fleet packs power for a decisive battle.
American forces pressed the Saipan assault as Tokyo claimed U S battleships and carriers were sunk or damaged in the Marianas. Nippon announced losses and gains amid reports of heavy Japanese resistance and continued fierce air and sea operations near Saipan and surrounding areas.
Chicago June 21 Republicans began drafting a party platform as backing factions for Dewey Bricker Stassen jockey for delegates. A nine month study by advisory groups aims to set principles for the presidential campaign. Contests over “favorite sons” and roll call orders fuel the fight, with California Pennsylvania and Illinois key to early votes. Senator Taft likely to head the platform committee as Dewey adherents seek strategic listings while Bricker and Stassen backers push to keep rivals in the race.
Russian forces press the advance toward Helsinki after capturing Viipuri and breaking the Munnerheim line, with Moscow announcing a 11 day offensive and urging evacuation of Helsinki as German pressure grows to support Finland. The Red Army reports heavy shelling and rapid gains around Viipuri and Wilpuri as Stalin declares progress in the campaign.
Mrs Jane Ploss and John E Adams were held for county court on bail of 200 dollars after an assault and battery outside Alder man Butters office on Main street. The incident began with the disorder in the early morning and Mrs Perrine filed the case. Witnesses for the defense and prosecution appeared at the hearing and both defendants were bound over for county court.
Governor Dewey said he has spoken with New York Republican leaders in Chicago and would accept the Republican presidential nomination if drafted. He communicated by telephone with Herbert Brownell and noted committee and state leaders on the scene. Dewey plans to go to Chicago to deliver or accept a speech as part of the draft Dewey movement.
About one hundred boys and girls from Corry Waltshoro and Union City will ride daily buses to fruit farms in the North East district during the harvesting season. Five camps for high school age youths have been set up along Lake Erie and about 600 will participate. The Corry educator Stanley Anderson said the group will be paid a reasonable wage with board and quarters provided and supervised activities arranged for rain days. Trips likely begin around July 5.
New York June 41 Louis Silvers known as the Babe pleaded innocent to a first degree murder indictment in the shooting of Jake Finkel a Brooklyn bookmaker. Police said the case reflects a revival of gang warfare linked to Murder Inc and the rackets empire run by Louis Buchalter. Silvers appeared in court in expensive attire with attorney Leon Fishbein, after the Kings County grand jury handed down the indictment.
Plans for the Army-Navy E Award ceremony at the Raymond Manufacturing Company in the First Ward are set for July 6 at 4 o'clock. An official from War and Navy Departments will confer with General Manager Edward Feldt. The event includes the presentation of the Production award and lapel pins, with the Corry Band and Calor's Guard in attendance and a possible indoor transfer to the Senior High School auditorium if weather requires.
Britain and the United States have exchanged ideas on a world peace setup as proposed by President Roosevelt, but no decision stage has been reached. Deputy Prime Minister Clement Attlee spoke in Commons today. Also a report from Yugoslavia says Bulgarian troops killed an American flier near Uzice on June 6 and that Mihailovic's forces rescued 12 airmen from three U.S. planes. London reports Norway recognizes De Gaulle’s National Committee as leader of France’s war effort within Allied cooperation.
Allied forces push beyond Perugia as German defenders retreat. Fifth Army reports capturing prisoners from the 1st and 10th divisions and advancing steadily with several villages taken. Casualties and specifics remain briefly noted as authorities confirm tactical gains and continued operations near Rome.
Stockholm reports 1000 U S heavy bombers hit Berlin and outskirts today with 1900 plus American planes said to blast targets including Bruns- wick and Basdorf. German broadcasts admit damage and casualties while Allies claim daylight raids and nighttime Mosquito harassment continue across German lines.
Lieut William Charles Popovich of Spartansburg reported missing on a bomber mission over Germany has survived and is a prisoner of war in Germany. Red Cross message forwarded from War Department confirms he is alive. Local officials note his nickname Chuck and relay the family’s relief. A new ration board and clerical appointments, including Mrs Lillian Powers as chief clerk, were announced as part of broader office reorganizations and volunteer mobilization efforts.
A campaign organization reports bond totals surging to about 199,215 dollars in one day, nearing the 200,000 mark. Analysts credit large bank purchases including a 50,000 dollar batch and a 14,000 dollar block of 2W percent certificates at Citizens Bank, with undisclosed buyers.
London June 21 Captain Oliver Lyttelton British war production minister denied intending to claim United States forced entry to war In an interpolation before the American Chamber of Commerce he said his remarks were misreported and urged belief that Britain sought United States aid without aiming to mislead The apology drew denials from Cordell Hull and sparked mixed British and American responses Major Cornelius D Scully proclaims Capt Wiley Day in Pittsburgh honoring black pilot James Wiley of the 98th Pursuit Squadron for 80 combat missions in the Italian theater with a homeward furlough parade planned
Admiral Ernest J. King expressed confidence in the outcome of a likely naval engagement in the western Pacific as reports indicated the Japanese fleet moved toward battle. Secretary Forrestal cited radio silence and sightings 500 to 800 miles west of Saipan, with a London broadcast claiming a fierce naval battle near the Marianas.
Allied reports say Americans assaulting two inner fortresses less than a mile from harbor as heavy street fighting continues. City expected to fall within hours amid advancing troops and bombardment. Local defenders resist with scattered resistance and sporadic gunfire across major avenues.
Allied forces press toward Cherbourg as strong positions on the western tip fall. U S troops capture Anqueville and Temrbeville Magne on the Cherbourg peninsula amid heavy bombardment and house to house fighting. Communique No 3 notes towns in Allied hands and tightens the encirclement of Cherbourg.
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