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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1943
Page
1
An explosion ruptured gas lines causing injuries and a scene of chaos. Paramedics assisted victims including Mary Poplar as investigators probed the second degree blast. One person escaped unharmed. others were treated at the scene.
Tokyo radio announced Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, commander in chief of the Japanese fleet, was killed on the front lines in April while directing operations against Allied naval forces. AP and radio sources describe his death as occurring north of Australia in the New Guinea Solomon Islands area amid fierce fighting.
Battles along the Black Sea siege near Novorossiysk intensify as German troops clash with four Russian infantry regiments. Soviet reinforcements arrive under cover of darkness and push the German left flank back. Soviet ships and planes reportedly sunk German barges off the Caucasus. confirmation on enemy sea reinforcements remains unclear amid ongoing Axis assault.
Police report fewer automobiles seen citywide as the stricter driving ban takes effect. Chief John D. Flanigan stated the department received formal instructions to enforce the ban with possible support from the Local Rationing Board. State Police involvement and OPA guidance indicated increased checks on B and C coupon violators and possible highway stops for suspected violations.
The Office of Price Administration extended Blue stamps G, H, J and the next sets K, L, M to avoid gaps. Expirations shift from May 1 to June 7 for G, H, J and from end of June to July 7 for K, L, M, with a two week overlap May 24 to June 7. Sugar and coffee stamps still expire May 9. Treasury reports May receipts at 442,366,39 with total debt 129, ???.
The Navy reports ongoing Attu Island fighting with Japanese defenders holding the northeastern corner. A Vichy broadside claimed Japanese forces evacuated, but Allied ships are believed to block sea exits. U.S. observers expect Japanese collapse within hours while American forces tighten the noose at Chichagor harbor.
Harrisburg May 21 The state Supreme Court will hear 40 arguments starting Monday. The tax case involves inheritance levies on 410 922,467 worth of Alexite Corporation shares bequeathed in the will of Richard B. Mellon of Pittsburgh. The state contends its right to collect inheritance taxes is at stake. Also before the court is Easton’s bid to collect revenue from parking meters and a Northampton county ruling upholding a city ordinance. Former Chief Justice Kephart will represent the city. The court will also hear Nevins Drug Co. appeal over unemployment fund refunds, the county seeking $3,194 for the first quarter 1940 wages despite no 20 weeks of employment.
Washington May 21 ex pected homecoming of John Lewis and United Mine Workers to AFL foreshadows early retirement of President William Green observers of labor policy say. Two collateral effects seen include a setback to Secretary-Treasurer George Meany’s bid for AFL presidency and Lewis’s possible election to that office. Lewis return carries political implications with many viewing him eyeing the 1944 presidential campaign and likely alignment with the Republican camp.
On May 21 the Office of Price Administration rejected a proposal from the Agriculture Department to cancel temporarily all A, B and C ration bollpons along part of the Atlantic seaboard to ease the gasoline shortage. OPA will rely on rationing reductions for taxis and commercial vehicles. Also noted, February 1943 cargo loss due to sinking was under five percent according to Administrator Ha ward Slettinius. In Washington, a 36,273,629,000 lend-lease supplemental appropriations measure was sent to the House, promising to shorten United Nations mutual aid to achieve victory. In Johnstown and Ohio, 3,000 Pennsylvania coal miners returned to work, but 6,500 more walked out in Ohio across eight pits, with 2,500 on strike at four Ohio mines and 300 at one Kentucky mine.
Washington May 2 A compromise on abatement of 50 to 75 percent of a year’s levies was forecast as a joint conference committee examined the pay as you go revenue plan. Senate conferees suggested a forgiveness short of the full 75 percent of the lesser 1942 taxes might serve as the vehicle for a possible compromise. House members reportedly favored 60 percent, with Senator Byrd noted as backing that figure.
Wide spread rain left West Main Street and surrounding lowlands under water up to three feet as the storm drenched the city. Union City creeks overflowed and roads across the area were submerged while state police warned motorists to avoid flooded routes. Crews worked to clear culverts and fix damaged gutters as rains continued into the night.
Detroit May 21 regional War Labor Board officials met with Chrysler and United Automobile Workers leaders as workers at the bomber plant in the DeSoto division joined a strike. The walkout raised total idle employees in Chrysler war factories to about 27,500, the city’s most serious stoppage to date.
Associated Press reports widespread flooding across six Midwestern states as the Mississippi and Missouri rivers converge near Alton Illinois, displacing nearly 100000 people. Red Cross and civilians rush aid, engineers and soldiers evacuate towns, with over 80000 homeless in Illinois Missouri Arkansas and Oklahoma and about 12000 in Indiana. Experts warn on corn delays but expect potential catch up with warm weather. oats and winter wheat face risks.
Chicago May 21 Twelve Army fliers died when a Liberator bomber struck a giant $2,000,000 natural gas storage tank. The blaze destroyed the reservoir, prompting officials to consider rebuilding elsewhere to remove the hazard to air traffic. All crew perished in what authorities call Chicago’s worst airplane accident. An inquest was ordered for today into the flight from Fort Worth, Texas.
President Roosevelt disclosed initial recommendations on the new war strategy and said a large majority of American forces abroad are in the Pacific. He indicated final decisions would follow discussions with Prime Minister Churchill, with top advisers shaping the plan. He praised Merchant Marines on National Maritime Day and reaffirmed the Allies’ unconditional surrender stance regarding Italy, while offering no specifics on political future negotiations.
Twenty three storekeepers met at the Municipal building under the Golden Rule and rejected shifting business hours from Saturday to Friday evenings by a 12 to 11 vote. All merchants participated, with prior votes having closed on May 1st and July 4th in observance of Memorial Day and Independence Day, while remaining open on Wednesday afternoons in those weeks.
Washington May 21 Work ers employed by 18 trucking companies represented by the Erie Pa Truck Operator Association have received pay raises up to eight cents an hour by approval of the War Labor Board trucking commission The increases cover dockmen city drivers over the road drivers and vary from 62 to 83 cents per hour The board noted the raises apply as price relief was requested by the employers and will be subject to the Stabilization Director ruling
American fighters claimed 113 enemy planes in sweeping Mediterranean strikes as RAF Mosquitos attacked Berlin with night functions and attacks on Italy. Allied aircrews also targeted Bremen Essen and Rome vicinity while Mediterranean operations pushed total Axis aircraft destroyed to 5172 for the Tunisia campaign.
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