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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1942
Page
1
United chief expresses confidence in a three way offensive plan against Japan and urges careful preparation. He pledges United support for the proposed actions with adequate forces and stresses the need for thorough readiness ahead of any operations.
General Douglas MacArthur receives hero’s welcome in Melbourne promising continued UN efforts. Canberra reports Allied bombers sunk a Japanese heavy cruiser at Rabaul, with several near misses and returns of all planes.
An investigation by the state motor police, the private investigator, and the county attorney is under way after a fatal collision on the Waterford Union City highway. Carlson, a Union City resident, died from injuries when a truck driven by Lennie Rasige crashed into his Oldsmobile while he was part of a tow, trapping him between the two vehicles. The driver escaped with minor injuries and passenger Lena Anérie, 9, survived.
The report notes renewed tension between Hyneary and Ru mania amid German pressure to maintain a truce. Informers say Berlin seeks to pit them against each other to extract maximum concessions, despite past efforts to unite behind the Nazi shrine. Separately, sugar rationing dates are fixed for April 28 and 29 with consumer registration at public schools.
Police report a citywide dog nuisance led to state dog catchers seizing more than fifty dogs. Owners face charges for harboring unlicensed animals with fines from eight dollars to penalties up to a hundred dollars or jail. Alderman Porter opened filings after Investigator Dumden urged action amid numerous complaints. Next week state agents plan to resume inspections as the drive continues. A separate Washington note quotes Thurlan Arnold accusing organized labor of harming independent business and leaving farmers and consumers at its mercy.
World War II dispatches report Soviet forces stormed toward Staraya Russa and closed on Orel as German positions blurred near Moscow. In the Pacific, American and Filipino troops inflicted heavy casualties on Japanese near Zamboanga while Manila Bay defenses faced extreme shelling. Australia appoints Gen George H. Brett to lead joint air forces. No other areas reported.
FBI raids across four eastern cities led to the arrest of about half of 123 indicted individuals in a large numbers game operation. Louis Cohen and relatives identified as leaders, with associates linked to Miami night clubs. The scheme allegedly paid a $30,000 weekly lenders’ cut and spanned Philadelphia and Wilmington based operations. Charles Schultz of Erie was among those taken.
A British detachment on the Irrawaddy front in Burma reports holding the line south of Toungoo with heavy fighting. Japanese losses are set at about 700 casualties, as Chinese cavalry and Japanese armored cars clash near the Sittang river along the British Chinese front.
The Morgan family from Uniontown Pa arrives at Potter Field at 7:30 A M to learn Sgt Robert W Morgan has died in a bomber crash near Greenfield Ind with three officers. The bodies of Sel Morgan pilot Paul Gily navigator Lieut Lawrence J Rux and co pilot Lieut James P Van Stor are returned to Patterson Field.
Carry Chapter of the Red Cross will sponsor a week of first aid film shows starting April 12. The free lectures cover general first aid topics such as bleeding and artificial respiration, with sound films shown in Go and nearby towns. Groups may arrange viewings by contacting chapter president Richard Rosstacher.
Canberra dispatch reports Prime Minister Curtin confirming two enemy cruisers damaged and one sunk in yesterday raid on Rabual harbor New Britain. Pittsburgh jail guard says Benjamin Gross 55 of Pittsburgh found hanged in his cell last night.
Western hemisphere and Pacific fronts are analyzed as American and Allied planners weigh multi directional offensives against Japan. The piece cites named generals, routes from Alaska to Japan, and wartime bases planned in the Aleutians and Canada, outlining a broad strategy and hidden Japanese preparations.
Federal Reserve Board officials were reported today to be considering restrictions on Open Charge accounts. The board may require down payments on certain purchases. Present rules cover radios furniture jewelry refrigerators and sewing machines. Down payments could be 10 percent on pianos in some cases.
A fire at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Jamestown caused an estimated $30,000 in damages. The loss included a newly installed $100 pipe organ, several large stained glass windows, and furnishings. Fire Chief Rudolph A Swanson said an electrical issue is suspected as the cause.
The Golden Rule Club outlines a revamp of the business men's exchange with proposed reorganizing changes. Richard Ross, president, leads officers in a campaign to make the group more active and service oriented. Miss Helen Jones chairs the March dinner committee and plans for the upcoming meeting and arrangements. Details to follow in the early part of next week.
At least five people were killed when a two motor Army bomber crashed and burned near the municipal airport outside Memphis. The dead were delivered to a local funeral home and were not immediately identified. Two others were rescued from the wreckage, badly injured. The plane took off from the airport and exploded about a quarter mile from the air field. The crash occurred amid arid conditions over Arkadelphia and Ark.
London reports Gen Douglas MacArthur and 21 companions rode four 70 foot speedboats from Bataan to an undisclosed island before two large planes lifted them to Darwin. Brig. Gen. Hugh J. Casey, who traveled with MacArthur, detailed a two day voyage during which a Japanese destroyer was spotted on the horizon but the party reached the rendezvous without further incident.
Washington disclosed that the United States was near seizing Martinique last month and warned Vichy that harboring Nazi raiders would trigger action. A German submarine entered Fort De France on February 1, ashore a wounded crew member, prompting U.S. alerts and a State Department warning prohibiting Axis vessels or planes in western hemisphere ports. Vichy gave assurances no Axis ships or planes would enter French ports or territorial waters in the region.
Washington announces the government will seize and operate the Peoria and Western Railroad to protect wartime transport and ensure continued service, under executive authority aimed at securing vital rail operations for national interests. The move reflects heightened wartime control over critical infrastructure and transportation networks.
London March 21 The Vishy radio quoted Talla soturder ng saying a Japanese naval squadron once seen west of Australia is now only days from the Australian coast.
Berlin reports further German U boats sunk six ships off the American and West African coasts, bringing totals to thirty five ships. The broadcasts claim continued Allied losses as patrols brace for further operations.
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