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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1942
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment mentions individuals like W. ephine, Mrs. Brown, and Wilma, with stray phrases about a ship, class, quarters, and a count or limit. The text is incomplete, offering few clear facts beyond disjointed references to people and maritime terms.
Eye witnesses describe the St Nazaire raid as a bold operation by British commandos in which the Campbeltown rammed the gates and entered the drydock under heavy fire. Destruction of the pumping station and docking gear may hinder German submarine operations for a year and force repairs and raiders to move elsewhere. Survivors were welcomed home amid praise for a historic assault with high casualties predicted but actual losses possibly under a hundred.
German high command says a dawn Arctic Ocean battle sank a 10,009 ton transport carrying tanks and ammunition from New York to the Russian front, damaged five British cruisers, and lost one German destroyer. The action occurred off North Cape amid a dawn blizzard, following an aerial assault on the convoy.
Federal Works Agency approves a $50,000 grant for a two story wing adding 25 beds at Corry Hospital. Plans by architect Thomas K. Hendryx advance and bids to be advertised soon. Project aims to ease defense industry growth while modernizing wards and operating units for greater efficiency.
Reports from Associated Press say six German officers were shot and a score sent to Polish prison camps for negligence during the raid on Paris. Most air defense officers were at a gala at the Tabarin nightclub and unaware of the raid until bombs struck Renault plant and other targets on the Seine.
Secretary of the Navy Knox told the Inter-American Defense Board that inter-American shipping must be protected as enemy submarine actions threaten coasts. He urged full mobilization of resources to meet the expanding war theater toward the South Atlantic and the entire Pacific, warning the conflict is moving closer to the Americas.
Coroner W. G. Stroble will preside over an inquest into the death of Ludwick Carlson 61 pastor of Union City Pentecostal Holiness Church who died after his car was crushed by a truck driven by Tracy P Montague also of Union City and aiding driver Lennie Range 61 of Mill Village who is charged with involuntary manslaughter Prolonged inquiry arranged by Deputy Coroner Al Aiur Crowe could reveal new details of the fatal crash in which Montague suffered a broken leg.
London reports British planes patrollingNorway and Denmark torpedoed and likely sank a German supply vessel and set a smaller ship on fire. Two other ships escaped observation due to heavy anti aircraft fire. An American Hudson bomber briefly strafed the smaller vessel, striking its mast and damaging its superstructure.
Democratic gubernatorial fight persists as National Chairman Edward Flynn fails to secure a compromise. Auditor General P. Clair Ross and ex Philadelphia treasurer Luther Herz remain in contention after a seven hour Harrisburg meeting. Judge Ralph H. Smith, backed by Senator Joseph F. Guffey, refuses to withdraw. Fallouts center on possible switch to William Bullitt. Ross signals continued participation. Filing deadline looms with petitions due by 5 p.m. today.
Washington March 90 The War Department reports Japanese forces killed 228 American soldiers and wounded 81 at Pearl Harbor December 7. An updated casualty list released last night adds 81 names, refining an earlier tally that counted 168 dead, 22 wounded, and 28 missing.
Japanese forces pull back 27 miles in New Guinea after floods inundate the Markham River area. Australian and American air power crippled a portion of their cruiser strength, as Lae Salamaua and Finschhafen remain Japanese positions. Drakeford notes ongoing Allied air losses for Japan despite recent tempo.
British forces renewed pressure on Axis positions along the Libya front. Columns penetrated near Rag El Eleva and El Mechilt area while artillery targeted enemy groups near Gezala and Tmimi. Gazala lies about 40 miles west of Tobruk as the front grows hotter in the current campaign.
The United States forms a Pacific War Council to coordinate with Australia New Zealand the United Kingdom and other Allies. Roosevelt names initial members including Herbert Evans Eyatt Walter Nash and Lord Halifax to advise on joint war policy and regional strategy. The plan envisions close ties with a London counterpart for unified action.
Damage swept a local shop when youths broke windows and smashed showcases on a Sunday afternoon. Police investigated, candy and items were stolen or damaged, but most loss was prevented by the store layout. The Mosher family was away. youths confessed and items were recovered. parents plan a conference to address damages.
A Camden 82 year old salesman Pear son Lessy was found shot to death at his home after attending a movie and dinner. Police say two bullets hit his head and three his arms, with a 21 year old Miss Louie Abate held as a material witness after claiming Lessy had been threatened by a mysterious man.
War Department reports Japanese assaults on the Bataan peninsula dwindled after repulsals with heavy weekend bombardment of Bataan and Manila Bay forts. Corregidor faced continual air raids, but anti-aircraft guns kept planes at bay. Night skirmishes occurred along patrol lines while naval craft near the harbor were targeted by batteries at Fort Mills, Fort Frank, and Port Dorian.
Pittsburgh March 3 police questioned four North Braddock youths after an explosion and fire damaged eight private garages and six cars. Acting Fire Captain Frank Sprute put the damage at about 6500 dollars and said the blast appeared suspicious. The blast hit Joseph Lynch’s garage and spread to several others in Lynch’s row of garages.
Leaders of India's main parties weigh Britain's postwar plan offering dominion status. Congress, Muslim League and other groups debate backing a structure allowing secession within a new Indian dominion while Burma battles and Taiwnese-Chinese clashes unfold near the frontier.
Bridgeport reports seven bodies recovered after a blast at the Remington Arms munitions plant. Only two victims identified, including two women, as investigators probe a deadly explosion. Officials say the blast shattered a packing area and disrupted operations at the facility.
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