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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1943
Page
1
Fragmented OCR describes a fatal incident near New York with a five year sentence mentioned and a charge against a person. It notes an accident on a Saturday, a burial, and involvement of police and an army unit. The text references multiple names and places but remains unclear on specifics.
President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill plan another war council as Allied forces push toward victory in Tunisia and prepare to strike Hitler’s Europe. The allies anticipate a summer drive against Axis defenses in Europe and rapid action in the Pacific as wins in North Africa boost momentum.
Washington May 12 A White House disclosure shows Churchill travels with Wavell Somerville and Peirse in India theater talks promising focus on strategy against Japan. Churchill roped in to press plans in Washington while Benes to meet Roosevelt as European invasion looms.
Allied lines near Sala and Mubo in northeast New Guinea clash as small ground elements contest greensail terrain and patches of jungle. Australian detachments briefly surrounded at Apokey, then broke through. Air superiority haunts Japanese positions as Allied raids pressure Salam and Meranke on Dutch New Guinea coast.
Ceiling repayments per pound for beef veal mutton and lamb were announced by the Erie district office of the Office of Price Administration. The order sets uniform maximum prices across twelve zones for class 1 and 2 stores in Zone 7 including western New York western Pennsylvania and parts of several states. Representative Western Pennsylvania prices for smaller stores include beef flank steak 44 cents sirloin 67 cents porterhouse 60 cents and more. Veal loin chops 80 cents leg roasts 39 cents lamb loin chops 68 cents leg roasts 44 cents and other cuts with varying ceiling prices.
Safety Director Wilmer W Waterhouse said the City Council will set a date at the next regular meeting for Corrys annual Spring Clean-up Day. Refuse collection is delayed due to dump work on Avenue A and the date remains tentative awaiting progress.
AP reports a sweeping cut back in new war plant construction and machine tools output as the nation prioritizes production to beat the Axis. The AP round captures wartime actions, court rulings, and dispatches from Philadelphia Washington Bern London Moscow and Pittsburgh detailing military operations and economic controls during May.
Washington notes no immediate plan to extend mining orders as soft coal operations face a halt Wednesday. Officials weigh options including a possible extension from Ickes and a panel review, with a government decision expected by Tuesday midnight if action occurs.
United Mine Workers president John L Lewis postpones a promised policy statement on the coal wage contract dispute. Growth in tensions signals possible widespread mining slowdowns next week unless government action or a new contract emerges. Workers in Pennsylvania Ohio and other states threaten job stoppages. a Cooke panel plans a conference on food rations and prices amid ongoing negotiations.
Heavy rains paralyze spring outdoor work in gardens and farms across the district. Lowlands flood, streams at high stages, plowing delayed, and many households unable to proceed with planting as cooler weather looms. Anglers note unprecedented high stream levels since open season.
Berlin reports the war enters the Battle For Germany phase as the Red Cross fund totals 11,527 dollars. Corry Chapter overseer Chris W Bracken chaired the campaign with over 9,000 raised locally and contributions from Columbus residents. The effort was praised by executives and solicitors for its success and planning, with additional class members to join soon and activities suspended in summer.
The Archie W. Thompson Post No is organizing the annual Buddy Poppy sale in Corry on May 29 with General Chairman Paul Vines and Mrs. Clara Haight leading committees. Proceeds support War relief and disabled veterans at the VFW National Home at Eaton Rapids Michigan, with poppies made there.
London May 12 The Royal Air Force reportedly bombed Mount Vesuvius near Naples in 1940 and discussed possible eruption effects in the House of Commons today. Undersecretary Harold Balfour said experts and seismologists have been consulted on this possibility.
Washington May 19 members of the House military committees pressed for rapid action on far reaching labor legislation. The bill would empower the War Labor Board with subpoena power require daily coal production data verify payrolls extend plant inspections and compel employers to file detailed financial statements with the labor board. Also provisions target boycotts and sympathy strikes and aim to limit slowdown tactics at defense plants.
Harrisburg May 13 Governor Martin announced the resignation of W Worell Wagner from the Liquor Control Board and named Cumberland county Republican leader W Searight Stuart to the $10 000 post Stuart will serve a six year term immediately continuing Frederick T Gelder as chairman Wagner had been appointed in 1934 for a two year term and then renamed for six years his term extended despite illness Martin indicated no decision yet on a Democratic appointee Treasury report for May 10 shows receipts 129220528 75 expenditures 399895701 77 and total debt 138080066716 66 up 205212234 20 from prior day.
Allied forces reported a Japanese air raid on the Buviu oil refinery southeast of Rangoon. The plant, recently restored by Japan after British evacuation, caught fire and produced smoke rising thousands of feet. A U S Air Force communiqué said American ships faced enemy fighters. one Japanese plane was shot down and another damaged.
Frank St George, deputy coroner of Erie County for the past year, died last night from an abdominal ailment after falling ill Monday. A Buffalo native, he came to Erie in 1890, earned a Pennsylvania license a year later, and was a graduate of Reward School of Embalming. He served in World War I as a surgical assistant in the medical corps.
In Pittsburgh on May 12 burglars who broke into more than six gasoline stations last week are suspected of stealing gas coupons. Louis G. Perldmann, CFA chief investigator, said the thieves took coupons that could amount to thousands of gallons of gasoline.
Pittsburg dispatch reports South Point Company will cut Palm Sylvania grade crude hot deliveries by 15 percent June 1 and 20 percent in July based on May deliveries, drawing immediate criticism from oilmen. Ralph T. Zook of Bradford blamed the OPA for reduced production and warned of a national crude shortage harming wartime needs, urging action in Washington and praising Harald K. Jokes.
Allied forces complete control over Cape Bon area halting bombardment while Axis prisoners in Tunisia surpass the 100 thousand mark. Rome and Berlin acknowledge invasion of Italy and announce a new phase titled Battle for Germany.
Amid Roosevelt Churchill talks in Washington and war anxieties, reports from Tunis describe Axis resistance on Cape Bon as Battle of Tunisia intensifies. Allied forces claim encirclement and heavy enemy casualties, with 100,000 Axis troops beleaguered and 37,098 captured by American units. Italian and German positions show stubborn resistance as potential invasion of Italy looms.
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