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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1942
Page
1
A fragmented note describes sleet and a garbled phrase sounding like Sigh Uhe 5 tn 100, leaving residents puzzled about the unusual weather wording and its likely impact on the day’s plans.
An apish warlord scenario outlines four main Japanese options as World War II tensions rise. Experts say Japan could pincers China, strike Russia, attack Australia, or raid Hawaii or Alaska. Analysis cautions heavy Allied losses before any Pacific tide turns, with aerial campaigns likely increasing before ground offensives resume.
Five pounds of sugar per person for home canning will be available for the present, announced by the Office of Price Administration. The 5-pound total adds to regular rationing. Mothers visit Fort Benning soldiers to celebrate Mother's Day, with 20 mothers chosen to travel at Army expense.
Corporal Robert Street, son of Mr and Mrs Roy Street of 559 Exit South Street, suffered eye injury and facial wounds when struck by a plane propeller during gunnery practice off Matagorda Island Texas. He is brother of Orville Street who died in Japanese attack on Luzon. The Red Cross reports the accident occurred Monday and his condition improves.
Theodore Rohde of Lawrence Park sues Erie Railroad in Erie County court seeking 95 000 damages for the death of his wife Moris Lucille Rohde 24 who died when their car collided with a fast moving westbound freight train at the Mall Street crossing in Union City on February 8. The suit alleges the crossing gates were up when the car entered the crossing and that the train traveled at 80 miles per hour. An inquest showed gate trouble and failure to lower the south side device in time to warn the couple. The Rohdes were returning home from a visit in Lincolnville with Welter Anthony.
Corry youth Trobert Williams, son of Mr and Mrs Theo P Williams, served on the U S minesweeper Quail. Navy reports say the Quail, along with Tuzon and Pigeon, were sunk or damaged to avoid capture as Corregidor fell. No casualties were reported among the sinkings.
Allied headquarters reported stronger Japanese naval movements around New Britain and Bougainville in the Solomon Islands. Bombers attacked Japanese ships near Bougainville, with no detailed results given. An air corps spokesman said air frames were damaged, signaling strain on Japan's air power as reinforcements flow in. The warning noted potential southern moves toward eastern Australia amid a complex wartime threat.
William K. Wilson a 21 year old Pittsburgh man pleaded guilty to murder and robbery at the urging of a missionary to tell the truth. He was sentenced to death for the killing of Rose Haber a 34 year old drug store clerk during a three holdup. Judges deliberated about an hour and 45 minutes before announcing the verdict finding no mercy due.
London May 7 The admiralty announced the cruiser Edinburgh was lost in a battle with German forces in the Arctic. A communique said 80 percent of the convoy she protected reached its destination, carrying important supplies to Soviet Russia. Another convoy homeward on the same lane reportedly lost one ship, with one German destroyer sunk and another damaged.
Registrants for the sugar rationing plan in Corry reached 6 565 by yesterday’s enrollment, about 5 percent of the city total, with 2 027 registrations and 1 972 books issued on Wednesday. Registrars remain at schools until 9 pm to enroll residents for the sugar ration, and books will serve for other commodities as well.
Michael Du ls, 75, father of nine, was found with his throat and abdomen slashed at his farm home south of Gile. Doctors at St Vincent's hospital say he also suffered poisoning and hold little hope for recovery.
Two witnesses, Mr and Mrs Dory D Williams, found a blaze at the U B Parsonage on White Street. The fire, caused by a power fault in wiring, spread to paper and wood but was halted before extensive damage occurred. Rev H R Harris and evangelistic workers aided in extinguishing, preventing injury to occupants.
Reports from Washington Miami Moscow Berlin and Camden detail Morgenthau tax plan Peru president Frado’s White House visit Pan American unity Japanese progress in Burma and Ak yaw airport German U boats sinking 138000 tons of ships Italian seamen convicted of sabotage in Camden New Jersey in May 1941
Assistant Press reports Senate Foreign Relations hearings on Madagascar crisis spur talk of US action to seize French possessions in the western hemisphere to block Axis use. Senator Pepper urges immediate seizure of Martinique and Guiana with Portugal proposed control of Ancres and Cape Verde if needed. Senator Connally and others press for decisive moves to deter Axis access.
The War Department announced the locating of an army plane wreckage near Bishop California. Major General Herbert A. Dargue commandant of the First Air Force and seven others were aboard. The craft disappeared almost two months ago during a transcontinental night flight. All aboard are dead.
Army spokesman reports Japanese spearhead with planes driving toward Cluster beyond Wanting on the China Burma frontier. Heavy fighting continues as Chinese defenses at Mandalay resist while Japan bombs Chekiang Kiangsi. Communic ations lines exposed. five Japanese divisions believed insufficient for full Burma control.
May 7 deferments announced for men in coal mines and railroads. Colonel Evans said 141 essential occupations must be filled by qualified workers. six month deferments granted by 422 local draft boards with reconsideration if circumstances change.
The War Department said about 11674 soldiers sailors marines and civilians were captured by the Japanese during the fall of Corregidor and Manila Bay forts. The figure, based on reports through April 18, excludes later casualties, and notes that most prisoners are on four fortified islands. The Japanese pledge to follow Geneva Convention terms for prisoner treatment and lists will be released via Red Cross or neutral channels.
Vichy France reports Diego Suarez fortifications, Madagascar's main naval base, fell to British forces after a swift land, sea, and air operation. Churchill says the first assault cost over 1000 lives. defenders surrender terms are being drawn. Occupation of the island began with beachhead established, with plans for broader liberation of Madagascar.
Tokyo announces Imperial headquarters says Japanese troops completed occupation of Corregidor and other Manila Bay forts by 8 A.M. May 7. General Jonathan Wainwright and staff reportedly surrendered on Corregidor, ending a key fortification in the Philippines.
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