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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1943
Page
3
A disrupted report notes an eastern New Era event linked to AEDIA Media and a body of unknown origin. Details are sparse and the incident appears connected to a broader media development. Further verification is needed for full clarity.
Fragmentary text mentions Stanley Lat and March remit with unclear details. No identifiable events or entities to verify beyond these fragments.
Private Lewis M. Terry, 37, of Ellington Mississippi, reported missing in North Africa since February 14. He is the first soldier from Billington vicinity to be listed missing in the current conflict, and telegrams from the War Department express deep regret and promise further information. Terry was born in Bilington and worked with his brothers in the builders' supplies business of M. H. Terry & Sons.
Judge Miles B. Kitts ordered the parents of three boys, aged up to 14, to move from Forrest Park neighborhood to a farm after a second court appearance for burglary. Two youths were paroled. the oldest was sent to George Junior Republic in Grove City until parents rehabilitate. The group damaged over 30 cottages, totaling about 1000 dollars, in Forrest Park Kelso Park and Bauer Parny districts.
Bullitt compares U S leverage to Wilson in 1918 and warns that as soon as Germany collapses the United States will face war with Japan and possible Soviet pressure. He argues the carrot and club must be used to secure peace while power remains, noting Stalin could hold real leverage.
Senate and House appropriations committees expect three weeks to review the $473,000,000 budget before reporting to the general assembly. Senator Leroy Chapman and Rep. Norman Wood led joint meetings as department heads were asked to justify requests. Rep. Walter Rose said opposition to third class city voters adopting a city manager form of government could grow, with a home rule referendum possible if petitioned by two percent of voters.
The plan sets meat and fat rationing starting March 29 with a point system identical to existing caned, frozen, and dried goods. Red coupons cover meat and companion items, blue coupons cover fruits and vegetables. A single ration book remains in use and adjustments may allow cash change for inexact coupons. Poultry game and non-sealed fish remain uncapped.
The report describes a heavy Stuttgart raid with widespread fire and explosions. Five German planes were shot down over England by a Norwegian fighter squadron under RAF command. Allied bomber formations and high-altitude combat were reported near Calais and Boulogne as air operations intensified.
March 12 Erie air corps officer Lieut. Baxt W. Quillman of 1131 Liberty St. narrowly escaped when his Flying Fortress Butch Was was shot to pieces over Rennes France. Quillman served as navigator on Butoh, flying from England, participating in 18 raids. The bomber sustained heavy damage with three of four motors shot out during a 45 minute battle with German fighters.
In Erie on March 13, officials discussed Edinboro State Teachers College possibly closing or converting to vocational use during the war. Assemblyman Julian Polasid noted state moves to shutter or repurpose teachers colleges, though Edinboro seems unlikely to be affected. Separately, Pennsylvania moves to require slaughter permits after midnight March dist as draft rules shift farm labor to essential industry.
E Calvin Beatty 63 retired oil operator died last night one month after his wife. A Mercer county native he came to Oil City 55 years ago and held land in the Pennsylvania and mid-continent fields retiring several years ago. Six children survive. Landing plane kills man in Mechanicsburg Albert Krafty Sr Camp Hill civilian worker died when struck by a plane making a forced landing at the Mechanicsburg naval supply depot only one of eight passengers injured with a broken nose per coroner Dr Haegele Cumberland County.
Wilbert Theo dore Gustafson, 27, painter in the United States Navy, reported missing in May 1912 and now listed as a prisoner of war in the Manila Bay region. He is married, with wife in New York City, and his mother Mrs. Clara Gustafson seeking information from the Prisoners of War Information Bureau in Washington.
A wartime Red Cross drive reports continued strong participation in surgical dressings at the post office building. The center will open Sunday afternoon March 14 through the month, under Mrs Eleanor Mead, to reach a 26 000 dressings quota by month end as women are urged to maintain cooperation.
Advert claims relief for piles with SAN-CURA Ointment 35c and 60c and SAN-CURA Soap. It touts antiseptic qualities for itching between toes and recommends washing with SAN-CURA Soap before applying SAN-CURA Dimimen.
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