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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1942
Page
1
Japanese Reinforcements In Burma Intercepted Near China Border
Reports from Chungking describe Japanese reinforcements rushing to aid a trapped force in western Yunnan being intercepted at Chetang inside China along the Burma road. Chinese forces claim heavy fighting and a surrounding Japanese detachment. The front across Burma and China intensifies as battles unfold with air and ground actions reported by both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chungking
Yunnan
Chetang
China
Burma
Burma-China
Orient
Tokyo
Assam
Europe
Malta
Valletta
Novi Africa
Wim
Euema Road
Maymyo
Mandalay
Lashio
Jibanese
Magwe
Yenangyaung
Irrawaddy
New Delhi
Berlin
Imphal
Manipur
Plans for Erie county blackout to include Corry
Plans are underway for a county wide blackout late this month including Corry and other towns. A meeting of air raid wardens and civil defense staff is set for May 21 at the State Armory to map the blackout and stage a test mobilization. Headquarters are being prepared at Hotel Corry with ward captain maps merged into city wide planning and shared with county and state offices for a coordinated defense network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie County
Corry
Cilles
Hany Douglas
Walter A. Scotchiet
State Armory
Hotel Corry
Roger M. Brown
Chaiman
Civilian Defense Council
Ums
Shamokin school strike ends after two weeks
Associate, Shamokin Pa May 11 An extended strike by 124 teachers and 27 janitors in Coal Township schools ended as they returned to work following a Sunday meeting where a majority voted to resume duties in hopes of state aid to cover two months overdue salaries. A further meeting is planned in 10 days to reassess the situation. Funeral services for Graham McNamee, 53, veteran radio announcer, were set for May 2 in New York at Frank E Campbell Funeral Church with burial at Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
T. Melsberger
McNamee
New York
Graham McNamee
Frank E. Campbell
Columbus
Two Erie Naval Officers Missing in Philippines
Two Erie men and naval officers, Denys Knoll and Charles John Weschler, both Annapolis graduates and first cousins, were reported missing in action in the Philippines. Mothers received Navy Department word Sunday that no definite whereabouts are known. They were on duty in Mantly Bay when U S defenses capitulated to Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Naval
Erie
United States Navy
Philippines
Conquest of Philippines Reported Complete by Japanese
An AP dispatch from Tokyo via Domei claims the conquest of the Philippines is complete with Major General William F. Sharp surrendering under orders from General Wainwright. The report cites Japanese officials near Mindanao and notes captures of Colonel Killen and Colonel Mitchell, with Sharp's main force positioned near Malaybalay north of Davao.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
TOVEO
Domel
Mindanao
William F. Sharp
Tbe
Philippines
Dome
Sharp
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Jesso T Traywick
Heself
Wainwright
Wacle D. Ielllen
Three Die As Gas Blast Drenches Pittsburgh Steel Mill
In a deadly steel plant blast at Jones and Laughlin in Pittsburgh, molten iron sprayed from a furnace during a charging operation. Three workers Walter Willmott Olekulin Welter Sloop died, twenty three others were injured as fire spread through grease and equipment, with fire crews battling the blaze amid intense heat and flying metal. The origin was ruled accidental and investigators continued at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
SF Associs Cen Rreus
Glenn
Jones and Laughlin Steel
Walter Willmott
Mlle Olekulin
Welter Sloop
Polite
Company
Wreck blocks Erie rail line in city center initial derailment
A freight train moving east derailed between First avenue and Center street at 7 am, blocking main Erie tracks. Eighteen coal cars plus a box car derailed and piled across the roadbed. one crew member injured lightly. Wreckage caught fire later as sparks from a dragging journal spread. Train No 3312 under Conductor Joseph Klinger and Engineer H J Bellworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Railroad
First Avenue
Center Street
Une
Bttten Journal Wnd
Contro
Fitsavenue
Firsh Avenue
Joseph Klinger
H. J. Bellworth
Mead- Ville
Aero Supply Mig. Co
Citr
Stanley Malek
B. A. R. Watchman
Joan Pochinery
Joseph Barrone
Casino
Jap Volcano Eruption Reported Amid Widespread Damage
A Japanese volcano erupts with a vast ash cloud blanketing the surrounding area for miles and triggering fires. Officials say the mountain stands 280 feet high with a crater nearly three quarters of a mile wide as residents report heavy fallout and intermittent activity since historic eruptions in 1895 and 1927.
Martinique Crisis Nearing Washington May Day Remarks
Gaston told reporters before meeting Secretary Hull that patience is the key as he avoids public comment on the Martinique crisis. He aims to prevent complications while the delicate Caribbean problem is adjusted. German broadcasts claim the US demands demobilization of French warships, garrison access, and tanker handovers, but Martinique’s reaction is not yet reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Gastonto Fury-Haye
State Drocement
Laday
Vichy Piocenment
Hull
Tam
Vedia
United States
Martiniaie
Martinique
Gort Takes Over Malta During Terrific Raid
Lord Gort was sworn in as Governor and commander in chief of Malta amid bombing and antiaircraft fire. RAF fighters repelled raids as 41 enemy aircraft were destroyed or damaged that day. Valletta suffered heavy damage with 78 percent of property uninhabitable and losses including 15,500 houses, 70 churches, 18 convents, 22 schools and eight hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Valletta
Malta
Lord Gort
Foyernor
Andy Aar
Imperial General Staff
Igh
Totel
L DiMciel
Senate Fights Measures for Auto Seizure
In Washington the Senate debates proposals to seize privately owned cars for government use. Senator Downey would create a 5 billion dollar fund to buy or requisition vehicles, while Senator Reynolds seeks a speed limit and possible government seizure of cars found violating rules. Senators Connally Hill and Hering warn against drastic steps and emphasize public reaction and seriousness of the fuel crisis. The Senate military affairs committee plans to discuss the bills next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Today
Downey
D-Colfi
Doimélon
Hill
D-Aln
Hering
Senate
Sunbury Attorney Suspended by Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Philadelphia May 1 W Lioyd Bndry a long time Northumberland county bar member was suspended from practice for six months under a gut order of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
W. Lioyd Bnyder
Northumberland County Bir
Pennsylvania Spreme Court
Berlin Broad Cwatch Quotes On Armament Policy
Berlin broadcasts quote Wilhelmsteasse sources on Prime Minister Kruhl’s Sunday speech urging restraint and warning that Britain may act if Germany deems it necessary to use certain armaments. The report notes Allied reaction and cautions on how such declarations affect global tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Wilhelmsteasse
Kirehil
Huuday
Chaeh
Britain
Leaders Seek Wage Deductions for War Bonds
Washington May 11 Congress debates mandatory wage deductions to fund the war effort. Senate Finance Committee chair George urges 6 to 10 percent withholding on wages salaries and dividends. Rep Gore proposes tiered cuts starting at 1 percent in the 30 30 unmarried class, directing deducted funds to War bonds for employees and limiting top years to 25 000 after taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Congress
George
D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
Gore
Dtenn
Provident Roosevelt
Gas Ration Plan Aims Different Rules by County
Harrisburg May 11 Tens of thousands of Pennsylvania motorists face gas ration cards next Friday while western counties may receive unlimited supplies. Tentative federal rules set seven state rationing area limits on purchases as low as three gallons a week for pleasure car use, higher quotas for business use or no other transport. Deputy petroleum coordinator Ralph K. Davis said exclusion of 26 counties was under consideration, noting a surplus of gasoline there. State officials listed counties to be potentially exempt, with western Pennsylvania urged to continue supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Ralph K. Davia
Patroleum
Washington
OPA
G- Lyle Bellsley
Wet Production Board
Davis
Potter
Crestfield
Cambria
Sambraet
Fayette
Westmoreland
Indiana
Jefferson
Elk
McKesn
Cameron
Warren
Forest
Clarion
Armstrong
Erle
Crawford
Venango
Butler
Mercer
Lawrence
Beaver
Allegheny
Greene
Coral Sea battle boosts Allied hopes against Japan
Allied report claims 21 Japanese ships sunk or crippled in Coral Sea actions and weekend hits on two submarines, two seaplane tenders, and six tankers. Observers in Australia believe new Japanese losses and ongoing seapower containment support a broad counteroffensive plan, with further transport losses anticipated in Washington's final summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Coral Sea
Australia
United Nations
Japan
Ranger
Allied
Washington
The
Coral
Keith Murdoch
Melbourne Herald
Berlin
Perfect pictures of big naval battle over Coral Sea
May 11 report from San Francisco says American bombers returning to their base filmed the Coral Sea clash from 18 000 feet. A Melbourne radio interpretation cited Norman Stockton describing about 500 planes taking part and both sides using torpedo bombers and dive bombers. Photographs reportedly show six Japanese carriers and U S carriers weaving over the deep blue sea as bombs strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Francisco
Coral Sea
Grandstand
Blorkton
Stockton
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