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22 May 1944
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1944
Page
1
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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