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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1943
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text mentions a service board, delinquency figures, and months with unclear numbers. It hints at financial or personnel records, a federal context, and upcoming actions in April. Named entities are incomplete due to garbling.
London reports the RAF struck Berlin and Ruhr valley targets last night with 33 bombers lost and 21 missing from the Berlin raid, the sixth major Berlin attack this month. The raid also hit a steel center in the Ruhr, with 12 bombers missing and other aircraft damaged or shot down nearby. The Berlin operation marked a major daylight or night raid, with Berlin claiming Allied planes suffered heavy losses. Separate reports note 28 British planes shot down by Berlin, while German broadcasts claim British bombs caused civilian damage.
British forces surged from the Mareth Line and breached Gabes while Rommel retreated north. Montgomery’s 8th Army mounted a 20 mile advance as Allied pressure increased. Churchill praised American tempo and noted Axis losses, with El Hamma and Gabes in Allied hands and over 8,000 prisoners reported.
AP dispatches report potential use restrictions on a torpedo, Allied advances in Gabes El Mamma, MacArthur bombing runs in New Guinea and New Britain, Allied shipping tonnage losses cited by Admiral Alexander, and German claims of stout defense south of Lake Ladoga amid Russian offensives in Vyazma and the Danshansk region.
Washington March 30 reports say a meeting of state selective service directors next week will discuss changes in regulations to draft fathers when other classes are exhausted. National HQ downplays the meeting but speculation grows about a new class for all non-deferred fathers. Some states may start calling these men in July to meet quotas.
The War Department notified Mrs. Marjorie B. Gough that her husband Captain Albert Gough a veteran Pittsburgh newsman was killed in action in the Middle East area. Gough who served in World War I and volunteered for World War II was a reporter for the Sun Telegraph covering major western Pennsylvania stories for about two decades.
Train No 58 westbound Renovo division of the Pennsylvania Railroad derailed one mile east of Clarendon at 6 45 this morning. The locomotive and nine cars left the rails but all passengers escaped unharmed. A.A Merker and F. Walker were treated for minor injuries and shock at Warren General Hospital. Merker helped at the scene after the derailment as a mail clerk on train 881. The two rear Pullman cars stayed on the rails.
Washington March 30 pressure on Capitol Hill grew over tough labor legislation as a 40 day extension eyed to avert a coal strike between Southern Appalachian soft coal operators and the United States Mine Workers. Lawmakers anticipated action on Hobbs anti racketeering measures and revived talk of an anti strike bill if talks fail, with House and Senate eyeing rapid moves on outcome sensitive labor reforms.
Algiers March 30 reports from conferences between Gen. Giraud and Gen. Catroux outline a plan for unifying French forces arrayed against the Avis. A tentative layout would place Catroux as head of the revamped overseas government while Giraud becomes commander of military forces. De Gaulle may be recognized as leader of French interests in continental France. An imminent unification would present a solid front for French overseas empire and potential European landings.
Awueniten Press reports ongoing Soviet stance in Smolensk and near Moscow as German troops remain trapped in the Donets area. Troop movements complicate Moscow front. analysts note persistent pressure and contested positions in western regions.
Associated Press reports Washington lawmakers near a 20 vote split over the Ruml tax plan amid a bitter debate. Republicans push the Ways and Means bill while Democrats resist, risking a delay as leaders weigh withholding and broader tax changes.
Chicago March 30 The nations traffic deaths in February were the lowest in 16 years according to the National Safety Council. Figures indicate a stabilization of the toll at levels 40 to 50 percent below prewar totals, around 2841 in the first prewar year.
Washington observers push for a congressional inquiry into the Maritime Commission amid a contentious confirmation vote for Admiral Emory Land. Critics allege mismanagement of millions in public funds while supporters defend the commission and question the timing of the inquiry.
County Tax Collector announces county owned lots in the Mantelps building are available at no cost for Victory Gardens. Approximately thirty to forty plots are offered for gardening with no charge, upon permit. Interested residents may contact Miss Mullen or write to Mrs Plate at the court Towse for details.
A freak crash at Campbell Crossing in Kittanning killed Charles W Peters, about 30, a grocer, instantly after his truck was struck by two northbound Pennsylvania Railroad passenger trains. Six others were injured, a truck destroyed, two locomotives sidelined, and a brick wall damaged at Gould and Jones machine shop. Coroner G M Woodward reported the incident.
Chairman Bracken and War Fund volunteers report progress toward a 39,000 goal as plant reports push the total toward 35,000 by noon. Collecting stations, a March deadline, and urged airmarked contributions keep the push active through Saturday.
In Salt Lake City the Independent Association of Mill Workers voted last night to strike at an undisclosed time, potentially cutting about a fourth of U S copper output. W Reed Cameron said the walkout followed War Labor Board refusals to consider a 25 cent an hour wage increase urged by Vik Copper Company officials. Chiles A Graham of the War Labor Board noted the request and that the association was ordered by the National Labor Relations Board to be established.
Washington March 30. Senate aims to forge postwar legislation with wide support as Chairman Connally calls a subcommittee into session to draft a program of collective security with the United Nations. He seeks a proposal that can pass with two thirds consent and minimal opposition.
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