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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1943
Page
6
Local police handled a range of weekend calls including a search for a ration-book thief, a stolen dog escaped from a car, a neighborhood feud among youths, and a missing Cranberry boy. Reports show Pennsylvania ration card guidance, rising industrial payrolls, a bicycle recovered at a recreation center, and multiple routine municipal incidents.
April expenses for resistance grants in Pennsylvania fell below five million dollars for the first time in over a decade. The total of 4,999,098 includes support from federal and state funds, with about 35 percent from the federal government and the Alliance contributing around 3,270,000 from state sources. Workforce reductions accompanied the lower caseload as staffing declined about ten percent through 1943. In the four months of 1943 the department and county boards cut 381 positions, while the caseload shrank seven percent. Through May 15 the General Assistance segment dropped 212 cases as 648 closed and 435 opened.
Dubois Pa May 24 two hundred thirty three senior students of local high schools received diplomas at graduation exercises Sunday afternoon. A number of diplomas were awarded in absentia to youths in the armed forces who had attained satisfactory grades before enlistment. DuBois High School graduated 176 students with 16 in the armed forces. The combined baccalaureate and commencement program featured W H Cannon president of the school board presenting diplomas with Superintendent E M Brewer and Principal J Maxt sell assisting.
Fifty McKean county residents were granted citizenship in a naturalization court session held Saturday in Bradford. Judge Charles G. Hubbard presided with Francis J. Jomps of Erie as examiner. A total of 55 petitions were filed. five were continued to the next term. Howard A. Spencer resigned as president of the East End Presbyterian church board of trustees but remains a member. Prealyon O. Stark was named to head the board.
Allied air forces launched a record breaking campaign over Germany and occupied regions. More than 800 aircraft saturated Pil sen and Mannheim in a May offensive, the strongest since a prior massive raid. RAF losses numbered 38 bombers, the costliest since earlier operations. Berlin endured repeated assaults, while RAF raids hit Zeebrugge and damaged German vessels, including a tanker and armed trawler, with several enemy torpedo boats also struck in the Channel.
Approximately 115 ill residents of the Erie County Home near Girard face dismissal as staff shortages mount. County officials warn the help shortage may force closing half the institution if not eased, with hospital duties and laundry work at risk unless more volunteers step forward.
Meadville May 24 Paul Mallon syndicated news analyst told a Meadville High School audience that war and rationing will continue three years. He said OPA rules fostered a nationwide black market and urged General MacArthur in command of the European offensive as the opening war front looms. He criticized Washington bureaus during the forum, covering many legislative topics.
May 4 1 North East reports major recruiter notes. Samuel C Alcorn commissioned as captain in US Army Medical Corps Air Corps Adjutant General Uilo l indicates report due July 4. Alcorn sought service, born in Pittsburgh, underwent exam in Buffalo. Norman Sparling son of Burt Sparling formerly of North East earns major commission in US Marine Corps. Sparling attended North East High, Michigan State College graduate, trained in Philadelphia, served nine months in Toe labd two months in Cuba, now stationed in the Southwest Pacific.
Canadian plane forced down in Lake near Lane Point Ontario off Erie coast. Royal Canadian Air Force crew rescued. Erie Coast Guard sent rescuers after radio order at 9 45 p m. Survivors reportedly picked up by other stations before Erie unit arrived. details scarce. local residents heard radio distress calls around 11 30 p m.
A New Jersey rail disaster near Delair claimed fourteen lives as a passenger train derailed. Soldiers and priests aided victims while ambulances and emergency crews worked through the night. Local residents offered shelter and support as traffic rerouted toward Philadelphia and rescue operations continued.
The Erie County Federation of Soca and Fraternal Clubs announced a strong drive to prevent alcohol sales to anyone under twenty one. All 47 clubs will enforce the no minors rule and can be cited by the liquor control board. President Joseph Schilling urged full cooperation and stricter enforcement across the district.
Lieut Gladys C Hendrickson WAAC recruiter in Erie has been temporarily transferred to Cleveland, used as a model city for recruiting. Lieut Wigsbeth H Clarke will move to Erie from Kittanning while Hendrickson is away. Hendrickson plans to rejoin Erie June 12 as Lieut Olrke returns to Kittanning.
Broadcast lineup lists NBC and CBS channels with dramas music and talk shows. Highlights include Cavalcade program Phat ancists Mate at 8 30 and Margaret Speaks at 8 30 plus Deanna Durbin Shadow of Dora and Lone Ranger segments later in the evening. Also noted are plans for Tuesday Matinee and Manpower Evaluation segments with speakers Clyde Herring and U S Army Band.
The Culkin Kelly Directory Company of Hinghemton, M. will publish Corry's 1943 city directory with George B. Plerman and John J Nedovostele directing field work. About four weeks are needed to finish field work in Cotty and Union alty. The directory will include these areas and related data.
Erie May 24 An unexpected delay in transcribing testimony postpones arguments on the new trial motion filed by condemned killer William McCausland in the Leo P. Knoll case. The testimony may not reach attorneys before Monday and defense attorney Wendell Good says he will need at least a week to review it before naming the case.
Kane records show rainfall nearing a record for May with 8.97 inches set in 1927 as heavy showers continue. The month has already surpassed the past decade's May totals with 18 to 21 days of measurable precipitation and daily deluges flooding basements and sewers.
Answers list with items 1 through 10 matching the editorial page questions. Highlights include New Ireland, duridies, True, She is, Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson, Sir William Howe, New Hampshire New York New Jersey and New Mexico, Black paint, Prences Perkins Secretary of Labor, and Falee.
Jamestown police investigate serious injury of 15 year old Lordon Spencer on Elsntone Warren road near Stillwater. Spencer suffered multiple leg fractures wrist fracture and severe burns. Maynard Johnson reported finding him on road around 2 am driving from Dunkirk. He gave conflicting statements about being in a car with men who robbed him. Deputies Palmer and Peterson and District Attorney O Connor said a full inquiry is underway. A white bison was noted as sacred by the Pisins Indians.
Fragmentary report shows miners pressing for wage and benefit adjustments as a key issue in a dispute. Board discussions reference tentative timelines, potential half pay periods, and the role of the panel in shaping a resolution. Details are unclear amid garbled OCR.
A terse report states that sporadic artillery and air activity in Moscow was limited as the air war paused. It mentions German and Allied forces with strategic positions, noting movements toward the Philippines and a rearguard order in effect, with officials including Horace M Parker cited.
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