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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1942

Page

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Ash of the Sectional Troubles in Local Court

Fragments note legal disputes and procedural delays in a local court section. The text references petitions, relief actions, and ongoing supervision but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.

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Soviet Reports Put Heavy Wehrmacht Losses in Seven Weeks

Moscow dispatches say Red Army forces killed about 140000 Germans since February 6 as fighting rages on many fronts. Soviet troops struck toward western borders, counterattacks were reinforced by 38 divisions, and Moscow reported heavy losses among German manpower despite no major shifts in position.

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Democratic meeting to finalize statewide ticket in Harrisburg

Harrisburg reports the Democratic state committee gathering to finalize a slate for statewide offices. Discussion focused on Auditor General prospects and a potential harmony candidate for governor amid late morning endorsements and committee statements.

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Shift of $35,000 To Storm Sewer Project Likely

A local council is expected to redirect about 35000 dollars from the budget to the storm sewer project. Officials say the move would speed work and improve drainage ahead of the rainy season.

Japs Resume Bombardment of Corregidor and Bataan

The War Department reports renewed Japanese bombardment of Manila Bay harbor defenses and American Filipino positions in Bataan, with indications of Japanese reinforcements and ongoing ground activity. Details include sewer projects in Corry and East Smith Street, federal funding considerations, and modest bombing results with local skirmishes in Mindanao.

Associated Press Washington Manila Bay War Department Bataan Hast Smith Street East Smith Street Wright Street Don D. Williams Feder Federal Works Agency New York Second Ward Sewer Authority Council 5

Port Moresby Defenses Hold As Japanese Air Strikes Continue

Australian reports state Tokyo claims another air raid on Port Moresby, the third in as many days, though only three bombers were seen today. Prime Minister John Curtin affirmed confidence in Allied defenses and warned against reliance on radio proclamations about a fall.

Associated Press Melbourne Port Moresby New Guinea Australia John Curtin Mdn

Corry Woman Narrowly Escapes Serious Injury in Car Crash

A young Corry woman driving a 1942 Buick on a slush covered highway near Riceville Corners Tuesday lost control and the car plunged into an embankment causing heavy front end damage. The driver sustained cuts and bruises though her name was not released and the vehicle owned by Sibley McIntyre of the city. Estimated damage around 900 dollars.

Riceville Corners Sibley McIntyre

Japs Take First Indian Territory

The Indian government announced that the Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal have been occupied by the Japanese. The islands lie north of Sumatra and about 850 miles northwest of Calcutta along sea routes to Indian ports, marking the first Japanese seizure of Indian territory.

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Japan Poised to Strike Siberia and Vladivostok in 1943

London dispatch reports military experts believe Japan is likely to attack Siberia and the Soviet port Vladivostok as spring opens 1943. Analysts say Tokyo could leverage Vladivostok as a base for further strikes while diverting Soviet forces from western front.

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Burma Toungoo front dispatches and air raids across Europe

World war front bulletins report 1 100 Japanese troops seizing an airdrome north of Toungoo Burma and patrols around the Toungoo front near Kyun gon. Italian high command says British bomb Athens Libyan Bengasi. Dutch resistance persistence in Borneo Sumatra Celebes. British action sinks and damages ships in the Mediterranean. Romanian Hungarian border clashes near Sighisoara. Pennsylvania trucking rates up six percent. German air raids claim Murman port bombardment and multiple fighter losses.

Associated Press New Delhi India Burma Toungoo Mandalay Kyungon

Spring moving to Corry faces record low demand this year

Local reports describe a severe housing shortage with few available homes or apartments in Corry. Prospective movers struggle to find places, delaying private construction, while the federal North Carry project remains the sole viable option for years. Moving ideally targets April 1 to May 1 but housing scarcity dampens activity.

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U S Flyer John Newkirk Dies in Raid Against Japanese

Squadron Leader John Newkirk of the American volunteer Flying Tigers was killed in action during a dawn raid near Ghiengmai airfield. The unit claimed 40 Japanese planes raked. seven were shot down on the ground. Newkirk previously earned the Distinguished Service Order. The War Department noted allied air forces destroyed additional Japanese aircraft in the same raid. A merchant vessel was torpedoed off the Atlantic coast. its name was not released.

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Navy's Score Im Raid on Islands

Pearl Harbor and Wake Island actions report high damage to Japanese bases and aircraft. Wake Island February 24 saw seaplanes sunk and destroyed, air facilities damaged, hangars and fuel stores hit. March 41 operations claim damaged facilities and at least one US aircraft lost.

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Army Adds New Divisions for 1943 Victory Year

Washington reports three new infantry divisions activated as part of a 600000-man expansion. The Metropolitan Division from New York City area forms at Fort Jackson under Major General Robert T. Eichelberger. The All American Division 1918 lineage forms at Camp Clairborne under Major General Omar N. Bradley. The Alamo Division, built from Texans and Oklahomans, forms at Dan Barkley, Texas under Major General Henry Terrell.

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Pacific Fleet Raids Wake and Marcus Islands

The Navy reports a Pacific task force raided Wake and Marcus islands, destroying enemy boats seaplanes and shore installations. Marcus lie 760 miles west northwest of Wake, 2 600 miles northwest of Honolulu, with airbases and forts attacked.

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Legislature Plans To Adjourn Before Easter

Harrisburg report says both houses push to end the special session before Easter with rapid action on piecemeal laws including unemployment compensation and blackout regulations. Senate leaders hope to adjourn within a week as House and Senate work through remaining bills and conference committees. A $200 fine, 20 days in prison for blackout violations, and penalties for alarm false statements were approved, with final adjournment possible after noon today pending further action.

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Boy Killed by Erie Train Near Braceville West of Warren

A passenger train struck two boys near Braceville, west of Warren, Ohio, killing one and injuring the other. The Erie Railroad service was delayed past 1 a.m. while authorities investigated the accident and identified the victim.

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