10 Mar 1944
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1944
Page
1
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London dispatch reports Britain's four engine Lancasters hit the Mavignane factory near Marseille as part of a broad air offensive. Mosquitos attacked western Germany while U S bomber forces struck central Germany with heavy losses by Berlin radio. Reports claim 824 Nazi planes destroyed in Berlin area raids, with limited enemy losses claimed by the U S.
Army disclosures link an escape plot by German prisoners at Camp Hale to eight WAG troops led by guard Maple, with Pvt Kissman and others named in a controversy over who aided the breakout. Investigators say Maples claimed the group acted from resentment within the outfit and provided information to recapture the Germans. The case involves disciplinary actions and pending military charges as details emerge from the Erie area dispatch.
The Royal Canadian Navy reported the rescue of a U S sub chaser and her 20 man crew after 28 hours adrift in the North Atlantic. A Canadian minesweeper towed the vessel to shore after sighting a distress flare as fog and heavy seas left the ship disabled with steering and radio out and fuel exhausted.
New York March 1 Baroness Alphonse De Rothschild widow of the late banker was beaten and robbed by a man in a smart suit on Park Avenue. Police disclosed she remains confined to bed at her Park Avenue home and is under a doctor's care. She was thrown to the ground and pinned on the head during the attack.
British and American ships may be transferred to Soviet control to aid Red Army efforts in the European theater. Russia would receive surface warships and submarines to bolster northern supply routes and offset Italian naval losses in the Mediterranean. Estimates show Italy surrendered numerous vessels including battleships cruisers destroyers and submarines, complicating Allied naval balance.
Dr Merle Amy chairs the joint committee of local organizations aiding the Corry Fund for Servicemen. A meeting at the VFW home reviewed a report showing 4 tons of 3452.35 contributed and checks issued as servicemen leave the city. Contributions from St Edward's PTA 110 Victory Club 257. Dof A 38.25 Rod and Gun Club 509.05 etc total 2452.35 with a fair balance remaining and plans to seek added support and new laws for expanded operations by the Women s Victory Club and the council.
A near disaster at 215 W Pleasant St when a fire started behind a gas stove in the east apartment. Rose Orvie and Mary Berardi were occupants. no one was home. A rear door gained entry and the blaze was extinguished without calling the fire department. Gas leak likely ignited ignition.
Mr and Mrs Stearns of 716 West Pleasant Street received word that their son Pfc Richard L Stearns of the Marine Corps has been awarded the Purple Heart by order of Admiral Nimitz He was wounded in the Marshalls Island action and is now recovering at a base hospital in the Southwest Pacific area.
Berlin radio said Capt Randolph Churchill led British and American commandos who landed on Lissa Island off the Dalmatian coast. The broadcast claimed he took command of Allied troops there, with 2,000 Tito followers possibly present, and noted his meeting with Marshal Tito. No independent confirmation followed.
Crawford County township authorities report a county wide dog quarantine following Titusville council action amid rabies fears. State officials expected in town. Dr James R Smith, city health officer and patient in hospital after dog bite, remains under treatment. Joseph C Diheal, 74, noted Florida novelist, died in Winter Park hospital.
Japanese resistance in Los Negros Island wanes as American warships enter-unopposed. First Cavalry troops seized Momate airfield while marines are pressed north. New Britain and New Ireland see advancing US forces. Stilwell drives 100 miles into northern Burma. Balabetok raids cause light damage as bases across the central Pacific endure bombardment.
News from the Erie Induction Center states that future lists of selectees passing preinduction examinations will not be provided to newspapers. This contradicts earlier statements by Cul. Richard Mellon that prompt, complete information would be released to the press. Results will be released only to the draft board, delaying public knowlege by days and possibly delaying any published lists until calls for service are issued.
A strong quake struck Lima Peru at 1 28 am today according to the Fordham University seismograph report by Reverend Joseph Lyne a prominent seismologist a quake in New York timing noted 19 earlier events were recorded in rapid succession by the same source as the city reeled from the tremor
Washington reports a brewing clash as AFL and CIO seek to topple the Little Steel wage formula. The War Labor Board weighs a showdown with labor over wage policy while considering a broad public forum and possible congressional action.
Health Office reports 41 children under quarantine for whooping cough, mumps, and scarlet fever in Whooping Lough. Weekend releases planned for 12 cases, leaving 29 active. 18 whooping cough, three mumps, eight scarlet fever. Three new cases in same Mechingin family on West Ghureh Street.
Dispatches report a palace coup in Buenos Aires with Edelntire J Parrel installed as acting president amid Ramirez resignation acknowledged by the supreme court. Ramirey, after vacating the palace, asserts ill health delegation of authority. Parrel regime faces international uncertainty.
In Pittston Pennsylvania a seven year old boy named Robert Adrian was swallowed by earth but escaped after ten feet of ground opened beneath him. The near miss follows the death of two year old Jules Ann Fulmer in a prior cave-in nearby. A $2 million city plan to address abandoned mines and a permanent committee to push stronger cave-in prevention laws were announced at a meeting of sixteen municipalities led by attorney William L. Pace.
Rumored sale involves Boyd Spencer selling Corry and Spart Mills. Rhyd Spencer reportedly negotiating for the sale. the Corry mill has operated over twenty years and Spartansburg mill about ten years under Spencer. The GLE plan and timing remain unsettled with a meeting tonight and possible completion if present.
Allied reports say weather reduced major fronts to minor patrols while Allied air sorties continued. In Argentina officials describe chaotic conditions defying comment. Maryland OPA predicts possible gasoline ration cuts and a new driving ban in coming weeks. In Italy Allied forces report 15,000 German prisoners since a wage increase announcement.
The report highlights rapid Ukrainian advances along the front with German bases surrendering or retreating. Russian-held positions near Odessa face renewed pressure as Mazis retreat and advances reshape the conflict’s dynamics.
London dispatch reports Nazi troops evacuated Uman in western Ukraine while Soviet forces under Malinovsky push west of Brivol Rog. Four days of heavy fighting disrupted German defenses north of Nikoley and Kherson, with tanks, guns, and trucks abandoned and over 200 towns liberated as the Third Ukrainian Army advances.
Warren County draft lists include Columbus and Spring Creek residents along with several from Cory and Bear. The call covers a group for Army and Navy service and a larger batch of 144 to undergo pre induction exams in Erie. Names such as Franklin Baele Robert Hopkins Walter Lewis and others appear amid transfers to Harrisburg and notes on Spring Creek Corry and Colu mbus addresses.
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