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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1943
Page
1
War news reports say American forces moved beyond Mateur as Berlin aired a fresh warning of invasion. War Labor Board members threaten to resign if they lose control of the case. Six day week may be the proposed solution, while WLB status remains in doubt and Ickes is noted to have made a deal.
Capital reports analysts think the labor board is sidelined as the coal strike enters a two week temporary truce. Carloads of hard and soft coal moved from mines today while miners resume digging under government influence, though key questions about control over the industry remain unresolved.
Washington May 4 Fuels Administrator Tekes ordered a six day week for coal mines as work resumed after a weekend strike crisis. About 3,850 mine operators and agents for the government were summoned to comply or face cancellation of price ceiling increases to cover overtime costs. The War Labor Board said Roosevelt supports its jurisdiction and would proceed without deviation. John L Lewis said the mine workers he ordered back to work did not retreat, as the 15 day negotiations continued.
AP reports that nearly all nations hard and soft coal mines are operating and 480,000 miners expect a wage increase. Signs say land is government property under Roosevelt work order. Shutdown costs estimated up to 15 million dollars, including 4 million in wages. The strike began April 22 with above-ground miners. by April 30 many had quit. The dispute centers on the union and code and WLB referral.
City Council unanimously adopted a policy to pursue collection against both individuals and industrial corporations owing long overdue property taxes. City Solicitor Scott was directed to notify delinquent industrial concerns, with action to proceed unless settlements are made within 30 days, and larger cases to be pursued at next meetings.
Mayor presides as council settles routine items including street drainage fixes, tax delinquencies, and a $1000 Mead Park Association grant. A proposed curfew follows a school board endorsement. a damage claim near West Main with a possible $150 offer. Brook street flood remedy discussed. regional gasoline allowance talks noted with no action.
Washington reports show first-quarter aircraft output at 6,290 planes and heavy bombers surpassing monthly goals while naval and cargo ship construction hit record levels. Nelson cites 45,000-ton battleship Taye completed in March and future larger ships entering service. march munitions output rising but steel limits threaten 1943 goals. Knox adds nations reached peak naval production with ships continuing to set new records.
Harrisburg May 4 William B. Livengood Jr was inaugurated for a second four year term as secretary of internal affairs. He urged separation of federal and state power to protect local government and warned against transferring all authority to Washington. Born in 1900 in Salisbury Somerset County he has served since 1938 after earlier roles as Somerset county register of wills.
Associated Press reports 14 Navy officers announce enlisted men missing raising overall wartime toll to 7 178 dead 4.08 wounded and 13.65 missing since December 7. Bulk of casualties from Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard as global operations continue.
Wiggers says maple syrup season near Corry and Clymer far exceeded prior estimates with four carloads of No 3 syrup shipped and over $20,000 paid to local producers. He notes higher demand, up to 3.25 per gallon for table syrup, and an average return per tapped sap bucket ranging from 75 cents to a dollar, with one producer clearing about $1300 from 1200 buckets.
A Washington mystery man on R Street faces potential testimony as congressional war contract investigators weigh claims that top officials attended his dinner parties. John Monroe, linked to the social gatherings, deflects questions about himself and hosts. others named include Donald M. Nelson, Knox, Hershey, and McCormack.
Chambersburg Pa May 4 A globule of oil flowing in the big snphine line now being constituted in its Gren will take 15 days and 1 hours to cover the 1500 mile distance from Long View Tex to the eastern seaboard estimates Hey Paul B Lucas of Chambersbory also a mathematics surveying and drafting instructor
MUS bene mullen, wyressurer and collector of taxes for the county and school district, made her annual settlement with the Erie county treasurer yesterday on the collection of 1942 county taxes in Corry. All county taxes remaining unpaid for that year were returned against the property and additional payments on the 142 county levy must be made directly to the county treasurer.
May grand jury returns 22 indictments including Earl Emil Mack for transporting stolen car belonging to Raymond Jordays from Woodlawn to Union City Brie county.
Navy reports United States forces established on the Russell Islands north of Guadalcanal after February occupation. March through May air strikes targeted installations at Mundt and Rekata Bay on Santa Isabel and Santa Bel Islands, with large fires reported and all planes returning.
Corry druggists acted promptly today to stop selling Fletcher's Castoria after March and April shipments were linked to severe nausea in infants. Centaur division of Sterling Drug Company and government health agencies ordered immediate halt and return of stock. No serious illnesses reported in Jamestown or surrounding area. only recent factory shipments implicated.
Mr and Mrs Frank Brooks completed negotiations yesterday to buy the building on North Center Street that Brooks Studio has occupied for years The property was remodeled a few years ago and was purchased from the FM Raymond estate details indicate a transfer of the Brooks Studio site to the Brooks couple reflecting a postwar property sale in the local area
Victory-flushed U S troops push toward Mateur and Bizerte, aiming to split Axis forces in Tunisia. Allied chatter hints at possible invasion of Sicily and Sardinia as German recall signals and Vichy radio stir speculation of impending large-scale landings in the Mediterranean.
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