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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1944
Page
1
Fragmented OCR shows names, streets, and references to property, deeds, and parcels in a Philadelphia area. It mentions Mary E. by Deed, rails, stock, and a count of 18 persons, with locations on various streets and a court or county context.
Investor pundit Roger Babson surveys wartime theater and bond results, arguing futures favor stocks as Allied invasions loom. He urges diversified war and peace stock picks, cautioning gains depend on economic strength and investor discipline with a buy mindset from both sellers and buyers.
Washington pressed Ireland to expel German and Japanese diplomats accused of spy activities. De Valera refused, citing effective countermeasures and unity, warning expulsion could drag Ireland toward war with the Axis. Officials consider stricter Britain‑Ireland border controls and possible diplomatic or economic measures.
In Algiers, Maven J Pierre Pucheu, former Vichy interior minister, was convicted of treason and malfeasance in office by a five man Special military tribunal. He was condemned to death after one hour of deliberation, not present for the verdict, and his lawyers planned to seek an appeal this afternoon.
Assorted Press reports a deadly hotel fire at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond Virginia last midnight. Six people died and many guests were injured or treated for shock as flames swept two floors from a linen closet. Senator Aubrey G Weiver of Front Royal was among the deceased and several prominent guests were unable to escape. Fire officials battled the blaze as confusion and panic gripped the guests and hotel staff.
Allied air forces intensified raids over western Germany and northern France, delivering heavy blows on the Pas de Calais coast and targets near France’s coast. The action followed precision night attacks by RAF Lancasters and further Allied missions across occupied Europe in the campaign’s first week.
Dublin reports show enthusiastic support for De Valera's response to U S demands to close German and Japanese offices in Eire. British papers quote public concern over risk of Nazi raids and praise the Irish government's stance as reflecting national will and wartime security.
Republicans 181 appear for registration with 121, Democrats 32 and one unaffiliated. Final hours of both Thursday and Friday brought a burst of activity at the municipal building as Mrs Wallace Hammond and Miss Mary Dempsey completed the work. Corry voters updated or restored to the lists, with 27 address changes recorded. Registrations continue until 30 days before the April 25 primary, with county offices in Erie handling final eligibility matters. The piece notes a wartime funding program detail linked to Allied aid.
Police plan to prosecute next week to stop the practice of transferring parking violation tags. Chief Manigan will push drastic measures after reports that some motorists move tags to other cars far from the violation site. Officers warn the ticket retained by police shows license number and location, making transfers a serious offense. Magistrate Gordon is expected to hear several similar cases.
Allied bulletins report B-26 Marauders struck Florence rail yards today, sparing cultural and historic sites. The air force says German forces may have exploited the self-imposed restraint. British destroyers shelled Korcula Island after Allied air attacks caused casualties in populated districts. State Defence Council announces pro induction meetings for prospective inductees and families in Erie and surrounding counties.
Cory's Red Cross campaign lagged behind hopes as the drive nears its end. Chairman Bracken reported about $2100 received, with donations from leading supporters before the formal kickoff of the campaign period.
Urgent canvass details show Red Cross volunteers urging gifts to Corry Chapter on North Center Street. Dentists group has completed its share. merchants and other divisions lag, with Bracken aiming for substantial progress by Tuesday and hopes to finish by next week. The effort is a combined annual volunteer solicitation for war relief.
State highway secretary John A. Shrover urged Congress to boost Pennsylvania’s postwar federal highway aid. With a $3 billion program, Pennsylvania seeks about $89.7 million, higher than New York’s $61.0 million and Texas’s $60.5 million, arguing needs to finance state construction plans promptly.
A district Navy group of thirteen men was reported called for naval service under the preinduction rescue plan. The bulk will proceed to training stations, with Corry soldiers Clare Capyell Calvin Walker and others listed among the departing crew.
News from headquarters reports a rocky clash at Bougainville with Japanese penetrations near the north Allied line and damaged airstrips at Empress Bay. American air and naval forces press the effort with heavy bombing while Allied forces dig in along the New Guinea coast near Madang and Adrobabe Bay.
Harrisburg March 1 More than 600 of Pennsylvania s 1940 replacement schedules for industrial plants have been cancelled by state selective Service to provide manpower for the armed forces. Col Richard Melton state director said the moves cover both large and small concerns and aim to speed up inductions while preserving some schedules until their normal expiration dates.
Unofficial reports from Naples state that Allied bombers forced Germany to shift its capital from Berlin to Breslau about 175 miles southeast. The Berlin government is said to have operated from Silesian headquarters for weeks as the move progressed.
Allied dispatches report three Soviet field armies widening the push through mud and water in southern Ukraine and southern Poland. Moscow says Konev and Zhukov fronts shattered German lines along a broad 4800 mile axis, with tens of thousands of German troops routed and key towns like Oman and Amaly moving under Soviet pressure.
Randall departs after years of managing the At Junio Refitning Company's South Center street gas station. William Flindill previously led operations and will be replaced by H.R. Mecie and staff, with transfers and new management underway as the Army contingent departs soon.
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