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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1944
Page
1
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Harrisburg reports the General Assembly convened at noon to enact a liberalized soldier vote law for Pennsylvania in the armed forces. Governor Martin urged a simple direct plan to let service members vote, with bipartisan support for automatic mailings and extended mailing times. Senate confirmations of interim appointments, including the Liquor Board chair and commissioners, were also due.
Charles R Wade a long time Concord township official died suddenly at his home about 8 30 am after a period of illness. He served as supervisor 16 years and recently declined re election. He was born 41887 and survived by his wife and three daughters in Corry and nearby towns. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
London reports Stalin on May Day praising Allied bombing and Italian front gains while urging simultaneous western and eastern offensives to crush Hitler, Germany. He credited Soviet effort for breaking Axis forces and urged liberation of Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria by their peoples. Stilwell’s Burma unit marked the first all American rank to see action, aiding supply lines to China via Ledo road and advancing toward Myitkyina as operations near Kohima press the invasion front.
The Corry War Price and Ration Board remains awaiting new appointments to fill multiple vacancies including board members and clerks. Chief clerk position to succeed Miss King is still unfilled while E. Hawkins resigns from daily gas rationing duties after May 1. Carlin from district OPA offices leads temporarily as vacancies persist in the Corry office.
Golden Rule Club has over fifty reservations for Wednesdays dinner at Hotel Gary at 6 00 pm Mrs Ray K Stearns club secretary says more merchants and business men are expected The Great Don a 14 year old magician from Meadville will entertain The Lind Rice couple lead the group singing Committee chaired by A O Sandburg with Worth Hammond Vincent Anderson and Richard Rossbacher assisting
The Women's Victory Club will sponsor tag day on Saturday in town to raise funds for a new canteen at the depot. Club members will solicit public support to meet the building and operation costs and the station watch will be open for contributions.
The War Department announced the sinking of an American ship in the Mediterranean with 489 military personnel missing. The date of the sinking remains undisclosed, described as recent, with next of kin notified.
London dispatch reports a new Allied radio voice Absie broadcast from Britain aiming to spur underground European resistance. The May 1 air message, delivered by Robert Sherwood, promises imminent Allied landings from west and south led by Eisenhower and Wilson. Germans try jamming but with limited success.
SHAMOKIN May 1 Several hundred free labor miners protested today in an effort to halt surface mining operations in the Shamokin and Tregerian area. Lift Air Force planes hammered at Japanese air strips in the Behoulen Islands 250 miles northwest of Hollandia destroying installations 177 ton shower and 20 enemy planes. Washington May 1 Speaker Rayburn said the time had been set for the House to consider a resolution calling for a congressional investigation of the government seizure of the Chicago Montgomery Ward plant. Federal Judge Holly heard arguments on dissolving the injunction restraining Montgomery Ward from interfering with federal operation of the plant. Supreme Court rejected a local tax attempt on machinery placed by the federal government for Army field guns. Justice Jackson delivered the majority opinion.
Charles Aude, 89, listed in serious condition at St. Vincent's Hospital after suffering extensive burns to chest, arms, and hands while burning rubbish in a boiler at the Ice Casket Co. plant. The incident occurred at 6:20 a.m. Sunday during a weekend of 14 fires reported locally.
A head locomotive of the Pennsylvania Railroad Jeffersonian struck a wrecked freight train near Trafford, killing engineer Walter R. Sein, 32, Portage, Pa, and fireman R. Brigg, 27, Atkins, Pa. Fireman Donald P. Burk, 23, Altoona, and engineer Joseph Campbell, 91, Derry, Pa, were injured. No passengers aboard the 16 car train were hurt.
A fragment reports General Mark W. Clark’s birthday at dawn in Vady with the 48th birthday salute. The field notes mention 200 officers and men surrounding Clark and Lt. Gans, as a lighter commemoration occurs in the wartime setting.
Fire department battled multiple grass fires over the weekend. One blaze east of East Wayne street destroyed the Sterley slaughterhouse structure used by Bert Stockton, with a nearby barn saved. North of the city a blaze near Bissell timber Company damaged a small building and threatened a sawdust pile at the mill before being controlled. Earlier, a west end Santiago grass fire and two calls along the railroad near Blix and Smith streets prompted inspections. railway workers identified the piles as set intentionally.
Floods sweep across Mississippi area with swollen rivers threatening St Louis and tributaries. Over 11 000 workers battle to hold levees in Illinois Missouri and nearby states as towns like Dupo Preston and Hanging Dog face critical danger. Coast Guard and Army evacuated hundreds as thousands flee advancing waters. levees breached in dozens of locations amid widespread inundation.
Jacksonville dispatch details a landmark Democratic primary across Florida for 1944 tests of New Deal support and strength of President Roosevelt allies. It highlights contests for national and state offices, including governors and the party’s convention delegates, amid questions of racial voting rights and labor issues. The piece notes the absence of major Republican competition and the unique Southwide implications of the primary results.
Chungking May 1 Chinese announce the fall of the historic Hula Pass guarding Loyang in Honay. Reports say heavy fighting continues near Mihsien and Chenghsien as Japanese forces advance from Anhwei toward Hankow. American planes reportedly shot down while supporting Chinese defense in the northwest Chenghsien area.
Retired Lutheran minister Rev William Hall died Saturday evening at 8 90 oblock at his home 131 Sixth Avenue after a period of decline. He was 81 and had served St Pauls Lutheran Church for 23 years before retiring in 190? He came to Erie in 1890 and studied at Chicago Lutheran Seminary. Survived by widow Katy L Hall son Donald and three grandchildren, plus sister Grace Hanesen of Boston. Funeral arrangements set at Bracken Keating Funeral Home with services at St Pauls Lutheran Church. Burial at Pine Grove Cemetery pending.
Allied air fleets hammer German targets in northern France as the 177th day of pre invasion strikes unfolds. RAF heavy bombers and fighters supported by U S and other air forces hit rail yards and military sites around Le Mans, Paris region, and Lille area. Pilots report strong escort, light flak, and continued air superiority as morale and tactical aims sustain the long campaign ahead of the invasion.
City officials plan a brief meeting as City Clerk William notes 10 new business items on the May last meeting agenda. Reports from the Treasurer and Engineer are expected, with Kir vara updates likely tied to April taxes and ongoing city projects. City residents await a few key items as council prepares for a concise discussion and possible action.
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