This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1943
Page
1
Ambiguous wartime item reports increasing action north of Australia with Allied forces engaging enemy positions and pushing operations forward as the conflict escalates in the area.
Allied planes heavy attacked enemy transport and bases around Australia and New Guinea as MacArthur targets three-ship convoy movements near Darwin. Bombing focused on Jabo barracks tents and a radio station while ships near Wokso and Salabaua suffered limited damage.
Fragmentary OCR text describes an event at a station near Erie with references to Illinois and Pennsylvania involvement. The legible parts mention crossing the state line and medical treatment after an incident.
A damaged OCR fragment notes Ed Lowrey involved in a police operation related to a stolen car. The text hints at a guard or party and a suspect named Grant, but details are unclear. The report appears to document an arrest connected to vehicle theft.
British light naval forces manned by Norwegians sank two enemy ships in a raid into Plarce Harbor in a Norwegian fjord. One supply ship broke apart and sank. the other, of medium size, burned and sank after torpedo hits. Both ships were torpedoed and no British casualties were reported.
Washington reports a stormy clash in Congress over pay as you go tax reform. The Ruml plan gains support while Republicans push the skip a year option and Democrats back a comprehensive withholding system. Committee action set for next week as both sides rally behind distinct tax collection approaches.
AP dispatches report American airmen conducted attacks on Japanese supply routes in Burma over 48 hours, destroying bridges highways and truck convoys without losses. British forces under Wavell engage Japanese along the Mayu river near Rathedaung, with no major change in general conditions. An Allegheny County liquor group calls for prison terms for violations and stricter enforcement. A flood forecast warns Towanda Wilkes-Barre area risks as river levels approach flood stage.
Harrisburg march 1 Governor Martin said he opposed any new taxes to fund a $26 million cost of living salary increase for Pennsylvania's 83 000 teachers over two years. He urged the legislature to balance the budget by amending laws adjusting appropriations and proposed payments to teachers.
Aviation machinist mate Charles Wyatt recounts the Lexington disaster to hundreds of Corry High students and diverse groups. He arrives from Philadelphia for a series of midday plant talks at Raymond Manufacturing and Aero Supply, with later addresses at Ajax and Corry Jamestown plants.
Twenty clerical employees of the Erie District Ration Bond threaten to strike unless today’s paychecks arrive. They say wages have been overdue for six weeks for some and three months for others. Robert Crotty, manager of the board’s office, commented.
In Harrisburg on March 17 the Senate passed a 68 to 14 measure to remove Democratic Utility Commissioner Richard J. Beamish before the end of his term. The bill now goes to the House as controversy grows over interim appointments and the governor's pending nominees.
Reuters reported from London that the British Eighth Army pressed the Mareth Line in Tunisia with Berlin stating a major attack may be underway. Allied air forces struck an Axis convoy in the Sicilian Straits and bombed near Gabes as Rommel’s positions were pressed in the Mareth Line.
Alertatzam describes a county wide Civilian Defense drill in Erie County with 93 percent center effectiveness. Commanders report eleven heads convened at the Hole Corty headquarters after a calmed alarm and four outages noted among about one hundred eyes. A state gaslight test and blackout are planned before the end of the month.
The Sussex ordnance plant blast yesterday left four workers dead and seven others critically burned, with twenty five more treated for shocks and minor injuries. Several women workers suffered severe injuries as a loading platform failed and shrapnel surged through the shop.
The Navy announced a six flight series against Kiska Island in the Aleutians on March 15 to 16 with heavy and medium bombers and escort, while light naval surface forces bombarded Vila on Kolombangara and nearby Bougainville and Munda areas. Casualties were not reported and results varied.
Paris reports say Charles De Gaulle plans to meet General Henri Giraud in Algiers soon to discuss uniting French forces fighting the Axis. The Fighting French committee announced the plan amid Giraud’s call for a conference and the resignation of Admiral Darian’s ally, Bergeret, from the Vichy shadow cabinet.
Chief John Flanigan disclosed police were following a promising lead in the attack on four women from Third Ward, aiming to determine if warrants for arrest exist. He noted progress has been slow due to lack of a clear suspect description and that prior suspects offered no proof of involvement. Public criticism of the department’s handling prompted comments on morale and journalistic coverage.
State highway department supervisors warn motorists to avoid country dirt roads as frost recedes and high water from snowmelt rises. French Creek overflows at Pollock's Bridge closing Mill Village road. Union City Walts road and nearby streams are reported flooded. officials urge driving only when absolutely necessary.
Soviet headquarters announced a decisive win against Germany in a large Donets river valley clash near Kharkov as Red armies push west of the upper Dnieper and close on Smolensk. Dispatches report tank clashes, village seizures, rail stations captured, and new German defenses forming along anticipated lines.
Washington march date speedily expected Senate approval of President Roosevelts executive order to cut salaries to 7500 a year after tax. The measure aims to reduce federal pay to align with wartime needs and set a precedent for government efficiency.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.