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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1944

Page

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Allied Bombers Hit Kiel and Pas-De-Calais Fortifications

Allied air forces hammered Kiel the German U boat center while U S Liberators strafed Pas De Calais targets. Night raids on Duisburg Hannover and Belgian air fields preceded attacks on German Navy ships and transports. Despite heavy losses the RAF and US bombers continued the western Europe campaign, aiming to disrupt troop and supply movements ahead of an invasion.

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General Clark narrowly escapes blast in Italy frontline

General Mark W. Clark narrowly escaped a deadly blast near the Fifth Army front in Italy on May 22. A well disguised booby trap or exploding anti tank artillery piece struck a jeep, injuring several soldiers and critically wounding one. Clark was conducting a tour of the front when the incident occurred.

Mark Clark Presa Fifth Army Mront Italy Gem Mark W Barrowly Mladic Clark

Rod and Gin Club repairs Columbus dam

Dop Shark of the Curry Rod and Gin Clubs led repairs at Columbus dam with volunteers from Severs 1. The upper structure stone replaced, restoring roughly thirty inches of water level. The club aims to work with the State Fish Commission to rebuild the upper dam section in concrete for permanence, hoping for substantial state funding.

Dop Shark Mies Columbus Ted Grony Severs 1 Corry Club State Fish Commission Gratwtend Rounty Columbus Pond

Seek Housing at Wattsburg This Summer Fairgrounds Under Review

Federal agents visited Wattsburg Friday and Saturday to inspect housing and labor options for the harvest season along the lake shore in Erie County. They examined Wattsburg Fair Association property as a possible site for a public exposition this summer while planning to recruit up to 2500 workers, including Jamaican laborers, for farms and tourist camps in the area. Officials indicated the Wattshure Fair may proceed with plans, though no final decision has been reported.

Lake Shore Erie County Wattsburg Fair Association Wattshure Wattsburg Shaltar. Son

Mayor halts city permit for photographer

Mayor Hepler asserts authority to approve permits for out of town photographers, halting a photographer’s permit at the Hotel Corry. The move signals a precedent that future permit requests will go to the mayor for approval, aiming to protect local interests. A crowd gathered as the photographer planned work after weeks in nearby Franklin and Bowen.

Hepler Hotel Corry Wayers Havig

Sound Air Raid Alarms In North And South Japan

Alarm sirens sounded across northern and southern Japan as the first air raid of the strategic island campaign since last September hit Pratas Island. Japan and its allies faced mounting concern over the latest attack and potential follow ups.

Japan Pratas Island

Invaders Close To Collapse Near Myitkyina Clash

Marcus Island endured a heavy Saturday carrier strike as Allied air forces led by Adm. Nimitz attacked Marcus and nearby targets. Tokyo reported 32 planes down, while American forces targeted Navya skate, Marshall bases, and the Bonin group. Myitkyina remains pivotal as Burma road operations advance toward a junction, with fighting in eastern India and Pacific island actions shaping the wider campaign.

Associated Press Marcus Island Tokyo Adm Cheater Wy Nimitz Hearst Nelweek Sodubajs Java Istana Iy Bonin Islands Wake Santiher Liberstoy Shimito Shiri Kentile Niphow Moi Islands Nimitz Marshall Pratux Island Importutt Fist Joseph W. Stilwell Myitkyina Hi Stik Yell Loyang Honan Triphil- Kohima India Pacific Ameri~ Haus Waite New Guinan

Poultry House Destroyed In Early Morning Fire

A fire about 6 o clock destroyed a poultry house near the State Fish Hatchery, burning two to three hundred chickens weighing about a half pound each. The Johns Shepard farm is now occupied by Mr and Mrs Kenneth Shepard. Fire department responded but could not save the building, believed to be started by a heating stove in use overnight.

State Fish Hatchery Kenneth Shepard First Ward

Invasion Day Preparations Across Corry Churches

Watters reports plans announced by Corry defense leaders with ministers to hold a day of prayer as invasion news spreads. Fire alarm signals and church bells will sound. merchants plan adjusted hours with stores closing midday and reopening in the evening. Allied advances and German shifts are noted in war updates.

Watters Sport Corry Ministerial Association Mantel Ward Sven Scott Ajax Raymond Melynes Corry Cutoti Swatt Tell Merchants Buren The Golden Rule Clav Saturdys

Fifth Army Close to Rome as Allied Drive Advances

Allied headquarters report Fifth Army is within 60 air miles of Rome after entering Terracina and pushing along the Tyrrhenian coast. German resistance stiffens near Pico and Pontecorvo as Allied bridgeheads form across the Liri, with advances toward Pico and Terracina and capture of Monte Leuvio noted.

Fifth Army Rome Terracina Anzio Aled Naettwest Trriwoni Dietin Arvin Naxis Kothann Alehih Army Nto Pottecorva Pontecorvo-Pico Monte Leuvlo Pico Pica Hwe Fifth Trac Potecorvo Berg Brosdenst Eighth Army

Court martial opens in murder of four persons

Camp Anza Calif May 22 One of the Army’s sensational courts martial opens over a March gunfight on the reserve seeking murder of Dorothy Douglas and Lourdine Livermore both 19 from Long Beach Calif along with Comdr Aubrey G Sereffing Preston Minn and Riverside policeman Arthur Simpson The trial in Camp Anza hospital unit follows Swancutt wounded by Riverside officer Ernest Cole while attempting to commandeer a Los Angeles war worker’s car His wife arrived to aid his defense and the case may yield hanging or firing squad sentence.

Iwancutt Camp Anza Associated Press Calif Lir Beaufort G. Swancutt Dorothy Douglas Lourdine Livermore Long Beach Commiander Aubrey G. Sereffing Preston Minn Riverside Arthur 3. Simpson Arlington Camp An= za Officers’ Club Swancuff Lacrosse Wis Ernest Cole Los Angeles Swanoutt Heri

Fire damages apartment on East Main in early afternoon

A small fire at 430 East Main Street in the home of Mrs. Bessie Prine was discovered in a second floor bedroom. Firefighters battled flames from a mattress fire and contained the blaze with considerable effort, causing smoke and water damage throughout the unit.

Bee, Ede Werglo Bessie Prine East Main Street

Air advances toward Tokyo raid Kuriles Shimushiro report

The report describes Allied air operations against Shimushiro and Kuriles, with Liberator and Mitchell bombers involved. Bombs were dropped on Shimushien targets and nearby installations. The missions aimed at weakening Japanese positions as air power pressed toward Tokyo, including attacks near Kusiles and Paramimne installations.

Tokyo Kuriles Shimushiro

Two Waterford Mills Hit by Robbers in Overnight Break-Ins

Suspects entered the Parker mill and Waterford GLP mill safes, taking about 70 dollars from the Parker site while the GLP lock jammed with no loot. The same night the Grand Valley Host office safe was checked but the lock failed. Police say a lone thief or pair of criminals has been operating locally since last Wednesday.

Wash Yicinity Grand Valley Milo Waterford Parker Mill GLP Corry Welng

Lend-Lease aid growing fast says Roosevelt in Congress

President Roosevelt told Congress that Lend-Lease arms and equipment are moving out at a rising rate as United Nations forces ready new offensives against Nazi-occupied Europe from western southern and eastern bases. The 15th report shows 24.225 billion dollars in equipment services and supplies shipped, with about three quarters going to Britain and Russia.

Associated Press Washington Europe Roosevelt Congress United Nations Svat Post Britain Russia

London Trains Delayed Thousands Miss Connections

Bulletin reports thousands of passengers in London missed trains as blackboards showed many schedules canceled without warning. Also, U S Supreme Court upheld OPA authority to limit retail sales amid rationing, with Justice Douglas delivering the majority decision and Justice Roberts dissenting without opinion. International peace org principles discussed with hints of a U N role, while Anzio Beachhead sees U S and Canadian units making progress and taking prisoners in recent advances near Littoria.

Hy Associated Press London Nday Washington OPA Supreme Court Douglas Thecomet Roberts Minion

Hummer Strike Ends At Springfield Plant

May 22 Springfield Michigan workers returned to duty as Bummer Manufacturing resumed production under government operation. Lt Col Talbott said 198 to 200 early shift workers reported at 7 am while union spokesmen said over 90 percent of the 225 on the two day shifts would report. Plant total about 580 employees with roughly 100 office staff. No link to Chicago dispute was found though membership clauses were involved in both cases.

Associated Press Springfield Bummer Manufacturing Compa Montgomery Ward Nelson Talbott War Department Ward Chicago

Wallace Revival Hint Shapes Veep Nominee Talk

Washington May 22 Growing support for Wallace as the Democratic vice presidential candidate surfaces among lawmakers and observers. A senator cited by reporters backs Roosevelt, while other dignitaries note Wallace or Webicket could join the ticket to help Asia policy.

Associated Press Washington Wallace China Alrasidy Conates Roosevelt Sivertt

Dewey Tops Republican Delegates As Primary Push Grows

As convention selection nears, Gov. Thomas E Dewey of New York leads the GOP with a fast pace toward securing delegates. Roosevelt remains assured of Democratic nomination as six states prepare to vote. Dewey's pledged totals start the week at 367 with Bricker at 62 in second place. Treasury report notes May 19 figures: expenditures reach 836.13 million, total debt 1.623 trillion.

Dewey Associated Press Gov. Thomas &. Dewey New York Roosevelt Texas Dewey Delgate Bricker Treasury Washington U. S. Treasury

Miraculous Escape In Crawford County Plane Crash

Meav y tieamsy cenceria pilot sustained only slight injuries after his privately owned monoplane crashed in a farm field in Venango Township. The Lancaster man, 24, suffered brush burns and a minor concussion. The accident follows another Crawford County plane crash earlier this month. The pilot remained at the Zelavac farm home to recover, telling investigators he had been on a cross country pleasure flight before attempting an emergency turn.

Venango Township Che Pili M. Moivarec Lancaster Crawford County Meystones Cambridge Springs Wroimmes Wenn Ao Aalattian Ordnance Works Molvarec Stea Nick Zelavac Molvarée Zelavac Pvt.Tennettt McCoy State Police

First Corn Borer Moths Reported in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg May 2 The state agricultural department reports the first appearance of European corn borers in Pennsylvania. About eight percent of borers at the paper stage have emerged as moths in Montgomery County. Officials predict heavy damage to sweet corn and other crops as a new generation is expected in Montgomery and southeastern counties within a week to two weeks, with variation by temperature and area.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania State Department of Agriculture Department Bilremi Plant Industry Montgomery County Buromy Thomas L Guyton Montgomery

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