20 Mar 1944
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1944
Page
1
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Allied forces cap two airdromes and a vast harbor near Admiralties after 21 days of combat, with Lorengau and Borengau seized. MacArthur reports the operation drove Japanese from the area, aiming to pressure Wewak and disrupt northern New Guinea defenses while Pacific air bases bolster blockades and further strikes on Wake, Paramushiro, and nearby atolls.
The remains of Pvt. Charles Kinney, found near Camp Barkley, Texas after being reported missing, will arrive this evening in the city. Lt. William R. Doel accompanies the military escort. services are planned for Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Boerne Funeral Home.
A sleet storm over Passaic causes a bus to plunge from a bridge into the Passaic River. Nine to eighteen are reported alive or dead as rescuers pull occupants from the submerged vehicle. Leroy W. Thomas of United States Rubber Company helped in the effort and several workers assisted survivors ashore.
AP dispatches from Ankara March 20 say a Bucharest correspondent confirms that Germans are occupying Hungary and that the occupation occurred during talks between Regent Miklós Horthy and Hungarian military staff with Adolf Hitler. The report notes the event as the occupation appearing confirmed.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court found no fraud evidence in the Chester Water Service Company sale to Chester Municipal Authority. It also ruled that former State Senator John McClure and associate William C. Purdy need not repay $250,000 alleged excess profit, reversing Judge Samuel B. Shull's order.
Chris Nelson, 78, watchman at Warren Mirror Works, has been missing since Saturday afternoon. A large daytime and nightlong search by police, firefighters, and volunteers along Pleasant township and nearby river banks found no trace. Nelson, known for steady habits, was last seen leaving the plant to cross a railway bridge over the river. Authorities think he may have fallen into the stream or been struck by a train, but no evidence has appeared. He was described as gray-haired with blue eyes, wearing grey trousers, a green and grey checked jacket, a red saunting cap, and heavy work shoes.
Harrisburg report notes Governor Martin may reshuffle his cabinet for the first time since January 1943 if Samuel Ramage of Oil City, head of Public Assistance, is called to Army duty. Ramage, 34, was rejected by army doctors but seeks re examination with a decision expected within a week. A vacancy in Public Assistance could trigger moving another official or appointing a new cabinet member, with no names disclosed.
American forces press to retake hill as Fifth Army fights to hold positions south of town. Prisoners flood rail junction while heavy bomber fleets pound targets across Austria and Yugoslavia, signaling intensified air operations.
Allied forces report gains around Cassino as infantry and armor attack ruins near the Continental hotel and seize prisoners. In the Mediterranean theater American aircraft claim heavy enemy losses across Austria and Yugoslavia, with Allied patrol boats sinking a German lighter off the Ligurian coast. Three US patrol boats bravely attacked a convoy, while a German E-boat and a fourth possible E-boat were reported sunk.
A Leap Year push brings spring day earlier as winter storms sweep the nation. Snow and freezing temperatures claim several lives, from New England to the Midwest and South. Automobiles crash, power lines fall, and city crews battle drifts while forecasts call for continued cold and more snow.
American air forces pressed a heavy multi theater bombing campaign against Germany and occupied Europe. US four-engined bombers and British aircraft targeted shipyards, industrial hubs, and military assets from Italy to Britain, supported by raids across central and western Germany. Loss tallies rose as both sides suffered casualties, with more than 400 Allied aircraft claimed shot down or destroyed over the week, while German fighters also fell in battles near Austria and the Mediterranean.
Corry council plans final action tonight on a dog quarantine ordinance to enable police to enforce rabies controls. Engineer Williams to discuss sewer work on Raymond Avenue with Bear Creek, while Chief Planigan reports a dog owned by Mrs Humphrey tested positive for rabies after killing a rodent. Owners largely comply as the measure nears full enactment.
NEW YORK March 20 George M Spindler returned to the witness stand in the trial of his $1,211,679 federal suit against National Forge and Ordnance Company of Warren Pa He contends the firm owes him 56197972 in commissions for 1940 munitions sales to The Netherlands when he was the firm s general export agent Spindler president of Montgomery Ordnance also seeks 860000 damages claiming illegal harm by National Forge Only witness to testify since March 10 the trial opened
March 20 the director of United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Hebert H Lefman, may miss a Balkan Relief conference after a severe injury when he fell while alighting from a car in Algiers. Hugh R Jackson, director general, reported the incident.
In Burma the Japanese press a major offensive across the Chin Hills frontier, crossing the Chindwin River at several points. They push north toward Tinphal and advance westward between Homall and Tinphi, threatening Allied supply lines feeding Stilwell and Chennault.
Court in Mayville postpones the Cory case charging a window smashing at Jamestown Jewelry. Corty witnesses called to appear were notified of further delay as defense and police discuss testimony. Trial now slated for the June term or possibly before the April Supreme Court session, with Chief Flanigan and Officer Kelly among those summoned.
Harrisburg report says Pennsylvania farmers and victory gardeners are urged to destroy all host plants before April 15 to curb a spreading corn borer infestation. Agriculture Secretary Miles Aorst and Mrs H B Eliason warn of possible severe damage and loss of sweet corn this season if not acted.
A 20 year old blonde ranch girl, Miss Graham, faces a murder accusation tied to the October killings at Everett Wilson’s dairy farm. Judge Rowley overruled a defense motion to quash the indictment as testimony begins. District Attorney Moon says ten state witnesses include two women who will explain a letter they allegedly received from Miss Graham urging memory suppression. The case follows the December shotgun deaths of Mrs Katherine Wilson and another person, leading to a voluntary manslaughter verdict in a prior related incident.
Federal inspection of the new Company A unit will be held tomorrow evening at the State Armory. Army officers from Park Meade Maryland arrive for the first official inspection and a full drill with aides and visiting guards from the State Guard are expected. The event includes building and records review in the afternoon and a comprehensive drill at 8 pm.
Russian troops crossed the Dniester on a 31 mile front striking Besarabia as German defenses around Vinnitsa and Shmerinka faced evacuation. Soviet forces widened the breakthrough on the Mid Me Bay sector while thousands of Rumanians and Germans fled villages in Bessarabia. Far north, Bezubov’s Ukrainian army aimed toward Lwow as Nordic front rumors of a new offensive circulated.
March 20 report from Pittsburgh notes a three day old Greyhound bus strike threatening to halt all company operations east of the Allegheny River. Haba Blum, secretary of the Pennsylvania joint council of the AWL Abisolated Association of Street Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employes, said 74 divisions’ presidents were called to a joint session. The walkout could affect 3,500 Greyhound workers across the region, with drivers and terminal staff prepared to strike amid discharges and protests.
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