Corry casualty details emerge amid wartime reports
Fragmented OCR text references casualties and soldiers linked to Corry with mentions of battles, names such as William and John, and inquiries into street incidents. The garbled lines suggest a wartime casualty roundup and local inquiry outcomes with costs and legal touches, all from a Benn sighted in the note.
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Wining
Wnat
Paul Muthwest
Ling
Corry
William Vt. John
Chinear Haute Joel
Rose Ned Lass
Drake
Feswas
Arges
Sustodys
Gordon
Wey
Japanese thrusts threaten Imphal and Bougainville drive
Allied forces repelled a Japanese push toward Imphal as Bougainville fought heavy assaults on Hill 129. American air units bombed the Kurile Islands and Marshall atolls while British Gurkha divisions approached Myitkyina. Kohima near Kohima and Kohima area saw renewed Japanese pressure as U S Liberators hit targets along Burma Road.
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Burma
Marshalls
Indian Imphal
Bougainville
Solomons
Simele
Ukhrul
Imphal
India
Empress Augusta Bay
Bougainwire
Kurile Islands
Hill 129
UW. S
Associated Press War Corp
J . Charles H. McMurtry
Onnekotan
Kuriles
Tokyo
Paramushiro
Shimusha
Kurite
Fonape
Truk
Kohima
Assam
Tmphal
Chung- King
Yiied Yall
Tndo-Cuiina
Buymy Road
Turner Belligerent Guest At Ree Theatre Incident
Turner from vorpen WoodsMBA arrived in Cory for the weekend and slept in the Ree theatre balcony. About 9:30 Saturday night police were summoned when he became belligerent. He caused difficulty with George Burling before Turner paid a $99.00 fine after appearing before magistrate. Burling issued an order for payment against his wages.
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Sveai “Turner
Bees Burl
German claim of US landing near Genoa disputed
Berlin asserted that an American expeditionary force landed north west of La Spezia in the Gulf of Genoa, 200 miles from the base, but the claim lacked Allied confirmation. The Berlin broadcast claimed a troop unit of two officers and one man, with no clear explanation for the late communiqué.
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Berlin
U.S
Genoa
Rede Press
London
la Spezia
Gulf of Genoa
Hove Iron
Broncast
Fourth Fox in Rabies Panic Suspected in Clymer
A fourth fox head from Clymer area was sent to state labs after three others tested positive for rabies. The town board called for state quarantine action as officials warned of possible further cases. dogs and livestock may have been exposed, with authorities preparing measures to prevent spread.
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Clymer
New York State
Ifhaes
Fummer
Lieut Rawson Not Prisoner of War Says War Dept
The War Department informed Harold Anderson that Lieut Frederick Harrison Rawson is not currently a prisoner of war. Rawson, a Corry High School graduate, has been missing since his plane failed to return from a heavy mission over Germany on February 6. The news brings relief to his mother and Erie community, who hoped he might be alive and detained by the enemy.
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War Department
Harold Anderson
Frederick Harrison Rawson
Gary Hoy
Rawson
Corry High School
Germany
Red Cross
Anderson
Erie
Plitie Sreswe
Bombardment Halts German Rubber Center Plant
Allied air strikes pound a major German rubber center caisson and factory complex. Heavy raids drop thousands of tons of bombs, halting reconstruction efforts and foiling German attempts to resume production amid ongoing city bombing campaigns.
Bombing Goes On In Third Consecutive RAF Night Assaults
American Liberators and Flying Fortresses bombed southwest and central France airfields following a RAF strike on Essen Krupp works. British heavy bombers pounded the German city of Wisen and targeted Hannover and Courtrai St Belgiu m, with about 2000 tons of explosives and incendiaries. Air Ministry noted cloud-obscured Essen results while warning of continued reconstruction pressures on Krupp.
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Associated Press
London
Stazi
France
Essen
Krupp Works
Germany
Wisen
Krupp
Gertast
Hannover
Courkral
Belgium
Air Mijnistry
Air Ministry
Geall
Archibald Linclale
Wallel
Krupps
Low Counties
Forte
Acid damage found on car seats near Rex Theatre
Herman Nichols of Spartansburg reported possible acid damage to his car parked on West South Street near the Rex theatre. Inspectors found holes burned into the upholstery likely from liquid acid. Police were asked to investigate a referenced suspect already under inquiry with prior ties to a Pitt Quipten case involving a woman.
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Rex Theatre
West South Street
Herman Nichols
R. D
Spartansburg
Churchill Signals Victory Confidence and War Prospects
London broadcasts reflect restrained approval of Prime Minister Churchill's speech praising the Red army and warning of feints as the Allies push toward Europe. He argued Japan shows weakness under U S naval power while outlining postwar Britain plans and diplomacy amid Allied strategy debates.
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London
Clwarchill
Hitler
Churchill
Dairymen Eye $5.30 Price Appeal Move
Dairymen and the Dairy Men's League monitor a campaign to fix a base price of 5.30 for Glass Openine in the New York market. The plan, endorsed by March 1 meetings and the March 23 Bargaining Agency session, aims to raise from the current 3.70 plus federal subsidies. Government subsidies are to be included in the proposed price, with league directors approving payments of 2,562,905 for certificate holders in the near term.
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Carty Gisirtot Anieymen
Dairymen’s League
Pttempe
Hal
New York
League
Mille Produces
Cliss Openine
Danmen's League
Action Autthoriing
Artillery duel grips Cassino front as Allied assault stalls
Allied headquarters report the Cassino operation shifted from frontal assault to an artillery duel. Aimed at destroying the Continental hotel and Hotel Des Roses, German positions in the town's southwest remain fortified. Ground activity focused on Anzio beachhead with small raiding parties repelled. several losses reported on both sides and multiple aircraft involved.
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Naples
Anzio
la Thyhewir
Reatwerad Park
Paifield
Thaly Westerday
High Court Affirms Miners Pay Claim Across Mines
The Supreme Court held that underground iron ore miners are entitled to portal to portal pay for time spent traveling between mine mouth and the work site. Justice Murphy delivered the decision, applying it to Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad, Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron, and Republic Steel, with 18 Alabama mines affected. Circuit court precedents and federal wage hour standards were noted, while Justices Roberts and Stone dissented.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Justice Murphy
Wne Ployey
Hie
Tennessee Coal, Tron & Railroad Company
Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company
Republic Sleet Corporation
Jefferson Causty
Alabama
Feders
Oir Ou Saurt
New Orleans
Aad
sUbet
Fosine Yinners
Circuit Pouiet
United Mine Workers Nt America
Congress
Roberts
Stone
High Court
Churchill cabinet shakeup rumors and invasion prep
London reports say Prime Minister Churchill plans a cabinet reshuffle with Eden possibly leaving the foreign office and Beaverbrook moving to a different post. Also, British yachtsmen are asked to stay ready for service in the next six months for potential involvement in the Western Europe invasion, with a four week maximum deployment. In Washington the Supreme Court upholds rent control as constitutional with Justice Douglas delivering the majority opinion and a dissent by Justice Rehnquist.
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Associated Press
London
Marc
Churchill
Anthony Eden
Foreign Office
Lord Beaverbrook
Lord Pervy Seal
Donkerque
Europe
Admiralty
Royal Navy
Washington
Supreme Court
Douglas
Mate ©. Willingham
Mavon
Gar Tushion
Train Blamed For Night Fire Near Edwards School
A night fire sparked by a train near Str Edwards school was fought by fire crews after sparks from the locomotive set flames near homes. No injuries or damage reported, but residents worried as dry early spring conditions prompted warnings from Warren state wardens urging extra caution.
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Str Edwards
Pfer
Warren
Bus Collision Injures Fifteen in Philadelphia Streets
A southbound trolley and a betwixt company bus collided on 10th and Race streets last night in Philadelphia. Fifteen people were injured, all but two of them passengers. Victims received treatment at Barneman hospital for cuts and bruises.
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Chash Philadelphls
Publis Betwice Company
Woodbury
N.v
Bridgeton
Nal
Babnemanti Hasplind
Corry Board to Hear One Florida Gas Trip Case
The Corry Rationing Board will consider a Florida gas trip case involving an Erie man who admitted using extra coupons for a Florida round trip. His gas value has been revoked for 60 days and Corry officials have not yet called others to the board.
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Corey
Hary B. Mueller
Belo
OPA
Florida
Erie
Cory Board
Stair
School Board Budget Parleys Underway for Next Year
Board committees have met and planned two more budget sessions ahead of a potential April 6 formal budget approval. Athletic, property, and finance groups are outlining estimates, building maintenance needs, and possible improvements. A final draft aiming to inform taxpayers on next year’s fiscal demands may be ready for first formal vote in April.
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Board of Education
Bydge
Finance Committee
Mor Gi
Chimney Fire at East Main Street Home
A chimney fire at a home on East Main Street prompted a 5 30 PM call. Firefighters battled flames that threatened the roof but prevented major damage. Mrs Willam Scott of Enos Main Street was mentioned in the account.
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Willam Scott
Enos Main Street
Special Session To Confirm Dozens Of Appointments By Martin
Harrisburg reports Governor Martin will ask for confirmation of a dozen key appointments and numerous boards at a May 10 special session to facilitate soldier voting. Senate approval hinges on a two third vote. many names are slotted for education, utilities, milk, turnpike, and parole boards, plus a post war planning commission and a high level board with substantial pay.
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Harrisburg
Martin
Mimst
Senate
Tne
T. Gelder
W. Searwright Stuard
Francis H. Haas
Henry Houck
John M. McKee
H. N. Cobb
James P. Torrance
Edward Noel Jones
James J. Coyne
Clifford d. Welsh
Parale Board
Henry C. T
Cireoress
Joby
Fall of Tarnopol Near as Fighting Rages in Streets
Moscow dispatches report the Red Army poised for a first thrust onto Romanian soil after crossing the Prut River frontier. Soviet forces claim proximity to Jassy and Odessa routes, with Tarnopol allegedly surrounded and streets being cleared as German defenses collapse in the region amid a broader push toward Bucharest and oil targets.
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Tarnopol
London
Red Army
Prut
Romania
Adolf Hiller
Russia
Moscow
Red Star
Berlin
Stalin
Odessa
Nikolaev
Hitler
Hungary
Rumania
Ru ‘Mmania
Ploesti
Bucharest
Rumanian
Dolester
Kamenety Podolski
Ukraine
Proskurov
Poland
Ten Fliers Die As Plane Crashes Along Florida Coast
Police report a four engine plane plowed into telephone and telegraph lines near the coast as it hit the tracks. The disaster occurred last night, killing ten fliers and injuring others. Rescue efforts and weather conditions hindered by damaged lines are described in brief by investigators.
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Eau Gallie
Hugh Dewitt
Florida
Phe
Melhourne
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