29 Mar 1944
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1944
Page
1
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London March 29 Prime Minister Winston Churchill, cheered by the House, urged full support for his government and called for a vote of confidence on the war leadership tied to an avi amendment. He warned resignation and a new cabinet if the government loses the vote, stressing the crisis blends domestic and war policy.
A general request spread through town this morning for flushing of the business district sidewalks. Winds up to forty eight hours blew dirt into storefronts and caused pedestrian nuisance. Officials warned proper cleaning would prevent further disruption until relief crews clear debris.
American air units conducted a major strike against German targets in France and Germany, destroying thousands of planes in weeks of raids. Doolittle announced the push involved 110000 troops and 16 major factories damaged while 2 bombers and 3 fighters failed to return in missions around Chartres, Chateau d, Reims, and Dijon.
The quarantine begins this morning and runs five months. Mayor Hopler urges dog owners to cooperate as officials say a serious peril exists and enforcement is the only way to prevent trouble. Police will hold owners responsible.
In Independence Washington a 33 year old man Bernard Arends killed his wife and four children Mary Frances James Michael Robert Otto and Elizabeth aged six weeks before taking his own life The sheriff said he re classified to 1A in the draft and feared for his family s future The wife was a registered nurse and was outside washing when shots rang out The husband fired a shotgun then a rifle and died beside the victims on the porch steps.
Allied airmen contribute to supply and combat across Burma as transport planes support five forces against Japan in Tadis Myitkyina and east Burma operations. In the Pacific a 1 800 mile strike range from Dutch New Guinea to Bougainville hits Rabaul Wewak Hansa Bay Kavieng and Bougainville. Twenty four Japanese planes are shot down over North Burma in a fighter action. A Chinese American force pushes from North Burma as a Japanese bomber strikes an American airfield. Washington also considers postal overtime pay reforms for certain postal employees.
Four Americans and an Australian survived twenty two days in a jungle after their aircraft was downed near Wewak. The group endured extreme hardship before being rescued and hospitalized. The article notes a fighter pilot and U S crew members involved in the mission amid Japanese-held terrain.
Washington March 29 Undersecretary Robert Patterson told the House military committee that up to 3 500 000 men aged 18 to 37 classified 4 F could be assigned to essential industry or inducted into labor battalions. He proposed national service legislation for 28 to 66 year olds with physical disqualifications and extending selective service to channel 4 Fs into war work or into the enlisted reserve if necessary.
Harrisburg March 29 Gov James M. Perry expected to approve a State Pardon Board recommendation to commute the death sentence of William McCausland, 29, of Erie, for the 1942 killing of Leo Knoll to life imprisonment. The decision follows a medical report from Dr. Clarence Zeller of Byberry State Hospital.
Raymond Manufacturing and Aero Employees lead a large giving drive exceeding the Red Cross quota. Contributions from Raymond and Aero plants push the campaign past 9,500 with more gifts expected before Saturday morning. Bracken and workers urge prompt pledges to finish the effort by Friday night.
Allied headquarters disclosed withdrawals of Indian Gorkha troops from Wangman s Hill near Monastery Hill Cassino as heavy fighting continued around the town. New Zealanders also pulled back from Hill 202.
The Aero Supply Mfg Co reports payroll of 6 370 000 for the past year with taxes and renegotiation at 28.2 percent of sales. A graphic in the Aérogrant outlines the two wartime years showing wages taxes materials and dividends and stock retained earnings for 1942 1945 and related figures. An appeal filing in Waynesburg Pa seeks to overturn a murder conviction and recover legal costs.
A meeting of the Retail Merchants Association of the Golden Rule Club at the Municipal building drew 35 attendees. A plan favored a Saturday closing by 13 to 12 despite only half the members present. a new canvass of all firms was ordered to seek a definite vote.
A 65 mile windstorm ripped through Erie causing windows to shatter and trees to fall. Foreman George H Spety, aged 60, was killed when a limb struck him. Downtown buildings and bridges suffered damage as wires and poles were toppled. Fire crews battled widespread calls as heavy rain followed the storm.
Reports reveal American raiders operating with Partisans in the Adriatic and British forces along the Dalmatian coast. General Hershey agrees draft deferments for farm workers. Roosevelt signs UN related funding for relief and rehabilitation activities. The CLO committee faces House criticism as promoting a subversive communist campaign.
Journal newsboy Ben Marsh was bitten on the back by a dog owned by Mrs Mary Brigham as he delivered papers on Cascade Street. The dog, leashed near the Brigham residence, caused two tooth marks and bruising. Brigham agreed to have the animal observed by a veterinarian for the required period. The boy was familiar with the dog, and this was its first hostile act.
Harrisburg March 29 Pennsylvania joined Texas in seeking to reassert state sovereignty over regulation of oil and gas wells with spillover issues. Governor Martin assured Governor Coke Stevenson of full accord as states push back against federal oversight.
Russian forces push from Nikolaev toward the Black Sea port of Odessa and begin a climb toward the Tartar pass in the Carpathians. Reports from Moscow place units near Kovel and along the Prut River as they threaten Romania and advance on multiple fronts.
Fire crews battled an active blaze in Frisco as a suspected arsonist, believed to be the same man involved in earlier deadly incidents, lit multiple locations across the city. Quick police response prevented further damage though several apartments were damaged. No injuries reported at this time.
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