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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1943
Page
1
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Russian forces pushed west and northwest of Gzhatsk capturing dozens of communities and inflicting heavy German losses. The Moscow-backed operation moved toward Vyazma and Smolensk with a nightly communique noting over 3,500 Germans killed or captured and the advance continuing behind Moscow’s supplies.
With Pacific Fleet crews reporting an open offensive, Allied forces push in the Solomons and Guadalcanal after air and sea victories. The Avy bombing triumphs against a 32-ship Japanese convoy boost morale as U S and Allied units occupy new bases and prepare for further action in the Pacific theater.
Four small children aged two to seven were found suffering from cold in a deserted Towanda home on Saturday and placed under medical care. Sheriff and officers continue a search for their mother who has been missing since Friday.
Three Aero Supply Mfg employees escaped from their car when an eastbound Erie Railroad freight struck it at the Center Street crossing. The 1948 Chevrolet stalled on the crossing as the train approached. the men moved to safety moments before impact, leaving the car wrecked near the station entrance. George Christensen, a crossing watchman, assisted in the escape effort.
An explosion in an unfinished tanker hold at Sun Shipbuilding in Shelter, Pennsylvania killed worker Leon Rosen, 19 of Philadelphia, and injured three others. Officials say cause is a complete mystery and a deputy coroner plans an investigation as work was halted after the blast.
German raiders delivered high explosive bombs to the home counties around London and southeastern England early today with few casualities reported. Berlin claimed British planes over Bulgaria. Vichy said targets in France were attacked but no confirmation here. Three German planes were reportedly shot down shortly after midnight and London’s alert lasted about 30 minutes with anti aircraft fire.
The American Bar Association committee tells the Supreme Court that compulsory flag salutes threaten rights and urges overruling the 1940 ruling that allowed school districts to require salute. The case mirrors a West Virginia regulation and may influence the Court as justices from 1940 show divided views.
The War Manpower Commission announces a broad effort to meet farm labor needs without reducing armed forces. The plan reclassifies men over 34 toward farming, extends farm deferments, and widens local boards’ authority to delay inductions.
A Friday afternoon crash near Union City involved a Chevrolet driven by Mrs Smith and a Mack truck operated by D Makitt. Injured were Mrs Smith and her mother Mrs Catherine Murphy plus sisters Miss Catherine Murphy and Miss Frances Murphy. they were treated at Tylin Bay and released to recovery at home.
After a routine training flight from Bedford Army Airfield, Second Lieut. John R. Brindle parachuted to safety near Boxford, 28 miles north of Boston. The plane burned beyond repair on an Andover estate as searchlights combed the area and the pilot’s condition was listed as unknown.
The House Ways and Means Committee again confronts a tax cut clash as 44 million taxpayers weigh options on abatement for a full or partial tax year. Four plans from Rumulan, Robertson, Doughton, and others aim to adjust 1942 43 rates and timing and shift toward one year taxation.
Assuptatud Press reports warn of delays in tax review bills and possible 60 day filingextensions. The Navy notes five allied merchant ships sunk in the western Atlantic with total losses rising. Generals act to end Nazi inspired decrees in French North Africa as political moves unfold. A new tax withholding plan moves forward in Congress as Ways and Means approves a 20 percent levy on taxable pay.
About 300 residents in Corry and vicinity must enroll for ration books by Wednesday March 10 at the Library building. Eva Kepler will direct the final registration from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Delays could cause hardships in April. Also reported, a fire at Delchester farms destroyed a barn killing 104 Ayreshire cattle worth an estimated 150000 with 2000 of milking machinery losses.
A PRR inspector named M. Maynard, 42, died after a brutal beating on North Seneca Street. He was found badly injured at the Keystone Public Service Garage and later died at City Hospital. Survived by his wife and four sons including a son in the U.S. Army. funeral services planned for the following morning.
Allied forces regain initiative in northern Tunisia after repelling multiple German thrusts. British and American units pound enemy positions with massed artillery while raids and air attacks disrupt Rommel’s tanks. Treasury report shows receipts of 54 million with expenditures up to 208 million.
The Tokyo press quoted an imperial headquarters communiqué reporting Japanese losses in the Solo Inoni New Guinea area between February 10 and March 5. It notes destroyers and five transports destroyed, the first Japanese reference to losses since Allied airmen destroyed a New Guinea bound convoy.
Harrisburg March 8 Associated Press Governor Martin signs bills expanding the Joint State Government Commission from 17 to 24 members and authorizing use of Insurance proceeds for state building repairs. The action brings the measure tally to five final bills of the tenth week. A separate bill would rearrange duties for some legislative staff. Philadelphia March 8 Retail Grocers Association President William M. Mathewson urged reducing point values for carried and frozen foods to aid corner grocers.
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