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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1942
Page
1
An OCR fragment hints at a probate or estate notice involving families and aid, with references to a son and potential names like Wright and Wash War era items. The readable bits suggest a local notice about extending support or recognition, but the fragmentary text lacks full names, dates, or places.
The Navy reports the destroyer Jacob Jones was sunk by an enemy submarine off Cape May New Jersey. Only 21 of about 145 aboard survived. Lieutenant Commander H D Black, 38, commanded the ship from April 1941. The loss marks the ninth U S naval ship sunk in the war.
City Council will open new bids March 16 for a fire truck to replace the Second Ward fire station equipment. Safety Director J Fred Kinley and City Engineer Don D Villiers helped draft specifications restricting class of truck to keep bids near 8000 dollars. County Commissioner S H Nichols questioned the cost, urging Ashler equipment as sufficient.
Local government faces questions on the city’s liability in authorizing special police for defense industries after a clash at Ajax Tron Works. Mayor Hepler says no commissions have been filed while plant guards reportedly used excessive force, prompting talk of retraction of existing industrial commissions.
San Francisco March 3 A coastal belt 95 to 250 miles inland and along the Mexico border was declared military area No 1 by the Army. Lieut Gen J L DeWitt said evacuation orders target Japanese aliens and citizens of Japanese descent, with later moves against German and Italian aliens. Exceptions include aged Italians, Germans, and those with children in the armed forces. A prohibited zone spans 30 to 125 miles along the coast. Ninety three smaller zones around critical facilities are also listed as prohibited. Evacuation will be a continuing process.
A derailment of one coach on PRR Train No 18 in the Pittsburgh division near Oil City caused about four hours of delay this morning. No injuries reported as the northbound train to Buffalo did not reach the city until around 9 o'clock.
Walter H. Scott announced that tonight’s air raid warden typing class is canceled due to a severe storm. Many attendees from We classes likely cannot reach Senior High School because of road conditions. the next class will be held Thursday evening.
An enemy ship shelled Mona Island off Puerto Rico's western extreme, with submarines likely firing from between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Shells landed far up the rocky cliffs as Governor Tugwell's office reported today.
Japanese naval forces shell several ports across Cebu Negros and Mindanao and land troops from a convoy escorted by a cruiser at Zamboanga Mindanao. MacArthur reports little air or ground action near Bataan as Japanese push to extend control in the southern Philippine islands.
Harrisburg March 3. Clairton Allegheny County tops the state for the fourth year with 94.4 percent of its 1940 real estate levy collected. Other high scorers include Harrisburg 99.6 percent and Jeannette 92.9 percent. The Department of Internal Affairs notes steady improvements and cites cities of the third class.
Treasury plan would raise overall taxes by about 40 percent with a first $1 of taxable income taxed at 16 percent and top rates reaching 90 percent for income over $5 million. Proposals include 15 new or higher levies on soft drinks, gum, gelatin, photographic gear, pipelines, telephones, alcohol, tobacco, and transportation costs to sustain war materials and curb inflation.
Air raid wardens in Warren County report a 100 percent blackout last evening with no violations across the village. Residents cooperated, though some noted church bells were quiet and extra warning may be needed. Spring Creek reports similar cooperation though some motorists did not stop as required. The county wide blackout is seen as generally effective in both towns and rural districts. Clouds obscured the lunar eclipse, depriving observers of the fullest view and the Whipple comet glimpse.
City councils move to approve a $20,000 general obligation bond issue on first and second readings to fund equipment and street department needs. The plan includes $11,000 to warrants at Citizens National Bank and about $1,000 for civilian defense. Funds will retire bonds at $4,000 annually starting 1944 with 3 percent interest, pending court approval and further petitions.
Japanese warplanes struck two coastal towns Wyndialt and Broome south of Darwin in a coordinated raid. Bombers and grounded planes targeted air dumps amid reports of damage and casualties, as Royal Australian Air Force confirms losses and heightened wartime measures.
Thirteen survivors tell of a freighter torpedo in the Western Atlantic in January, with about 20 lives lost. Seven other survivors were landed at St John s Newfoundland.
Washington reports a joint army navy statement says Gen. Wavell shifted his headquarters to Burma before Japan launched a full assault on Java. British Indian forces in Burma, under Wavell, defend the Sitang line against expected Japanese attack from positions already gained.
A violent blizzard left Western Pennsylvania snowbound with eight to eighteen inches of snow and drifts. Highways and rural roads were blocked at noon, with motor officials urging no travel until plowing. Schools closed from Buffalo to St Marys, with up to 40 inches reported in parts. Mercer and Oil City districts also affected. Emergency crews worked to keep Perry Highway open while hydrants, utilities, and deliveries faced disruption. Winds worsened conditions, and farmers warned of potential flood damage when thaw arrived.
Erie County budget details show Mead Park allocated 800 dollars. The grant supports the park project with officials confirming the funding in the 194 county plan. County Commissioner N Dell Derling commented on the approval and its impact on local recreation.
The Corry Teachers Association petitions for a $200 raise for all district professional staff. The board’s Instruction committee will meet with teachers to discuss the request, which could cost over $10,000 if granted. The meeting also covered a teacher absence, enrollment shifts at Harding school, and a sound picture system purchase aided by S. Andersony’s Lyceum profits.
Erie Mat Harry Rice, one of two Buffalo men injured near here late yesterday in an automobile accident, died late last night. Angus Montour, who rode with Rice, was in serious condition at Tocyl hospital. The car burst into flames after striking a tree. both occupants were badly cut and burned. State Motor Patrolman Anthony Vayrek said the car sidewained maachines in which A. G. Adams of Chicago and Twin W. Tobrey of Erie were racing before the crash.
Deputy collector Al Guaky will be at the post office to help Corry taxpayers file income tax returns on Friday March 6. He will be available from 9 AM to 1 PM, ahead of the March 16 deadline, as reported by The Journal.
Allied forces press the Java defense as Dutch troops and American units hold against a large Japanese invasion. Reports say bombers attack coast transports while a massive armada threatens. Dutch headquarters relocate to Bandjong and claim stubborn resistance despite heavy Allied and Japanese losses.
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