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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1944

Page

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Appian Way Seized As Anzio Planes Hit Berlin and Paris

An Allied air assault of about five thousand planes struck Berlin Vienna and Paris in a massive operation. US heavy bombers and fighters led waves from Britain, with medium bombers targeting rail hubs and German airfields along the Western Front. The campaign, described as possibly the greatest Allied air offensive to date, aimed to erode German morale and disrupt industrial targets across occupied Europe.

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Churchill Sees Balkan Victory As War Talk Shifts

London reports Churchill told Parliament he is confident of Balkan victory and outlined aims to prevent further wars. He praised Rome’s new government, suggested Turkey’s involvement could accelerate victory, and urged unity of the British empire with Allies. He also commented on Spain’s government and called for a world council to preserve peace after the war.

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Four Dead in Hamilton Hall Fire Disaster

A blaze swept Moose Hall in Hamilton Ontario during a dance at the Royal Dale Dairy party. Four residents of Hamilton died and 87 were injured, nine critically, as panicked attendees fled from a second story window. Names given include Mira Roy Martin William Cleland Mrs Anne Whitley and James Numbers.

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Missing Lt McCracken Reported Over Germany

War Department lists Lieutenant John HL Mecracken as missing since May while serving as navigation officer on a bomber over Germany. Parents received a brief message with no details and await further information. Mecracken, a Gerry Hill School graduate, entered service with the Army Air Forces and was evacuated to San Marcos Army Air Base Texas before overseas duty.

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County FTE Bond Quotas Reported for Fort Pitt Area

County quotas for the Fort Pitt area in western Pennsylvania were announced totaling 384,034,000 with a statewide increase over theFourth Loan. Erie area chair S. E. Nichols said county totals, including a county share of 5,040,000 for individual bond sales, would be officially released tomorrow.

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Appeal Delayed in Corry Case and Jail for Defendant

At Erle noon Judge Tudge Evans postponed all appeals from magistrates courts listed for today due to a backlog of man-support cases. The appeal of James Hughes from a parking violation is noted. Buall Davis of Coxry was ordered confined in the country jail until he can produce bonds or guarantors showing $10 weekly payments to support his wife as ordered by the court.

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Texans Split Delegates At Party Conventions For Roosevelt And Dewey

Texas Democrats ferment over seating at Chicago as two factions divide 48 delegates. One side instructs against the nominees over school desegregation and Supreme Court rulings, while the other backs an uninstructed slate. In Houston Republicans also split, selecting 87 delegates uninstructed, with others endorsing Bricker and Dewey, as national conventions loom.

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Saturday Is Corry V F W Poppy Day in Corry

Corry V F W asks residents to buy Buddy Poppies on Saturday. The sale, organized at Donne Hardware and street proceeds by V F W Auxiliary members, funds veterans relief work nationwide and supports welfare activities for active service members.

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Fire and crash devastate Fairview store and post office

A pair of gas trucks collided at an interstation near Fairview 15 miles west of there. One man, Robert K. Reed of Akron, was burned to death in the cab. A second driver, Donald W. Thomas of Buffalo, was injured. The blaze destroyed a general store and post office aided by a lodge, with flames and oil spreading along Main Street. Five fire companies battled the flames, saving nearby homes as damage exceeded 25 000 dollars.

Associated Press ERIF Fairview Robert K. Reed Akron Trappe Donald Thomas Buffalo

Citizens National Bank announces 100 percent stock dividend

Harry W. Parker confirms a full bank reorganization plan approved by federal authorities. The move raises capital to 150000 and retires all preferred stock, issuing 600 additional shares as a 100 percent stock dividend to 134 stockholders. The plan also adds a reserve for common stockholders and allows dividends after ten years.

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Japanese Forces Reported in Full Retreat

Associated Press report says Chinese counter offensive gains momentum toward Inte Tull retreat and pushes Japanese back in most sectors. Gushih recaptured, Lovene Minlondy Lo attackers repelled, Yehi forcements held. Counter thrust along Lim shai wai road toward Shan- Dsien and Loyang signals broadening pressure amid Stilwell’s command. Page Two continues.

Dhe Chiro Whestt Ich Honun Gushih Chungking Barhia Joseph W. Stilwell

Biddle Says Roosevelt's Authority Open To Question In Ward Seizure

Attorney General Biddle told a special House committee that legal authority for the Roosevelt seizure of Montgomery Ward Chicago properties may be disputed. He noted room for disagreement on legal aspects but said wartime conditions justify the action and warned against delaying until strikes spread to other industries. He traced Ward's recalcitrant stance in 20 War Labor Board cases and warned of broader strike dangers.

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Plan to Simplify Corporation Taxes Reaches Capitol

Washington May 24 Congress advances a bill to streamline corporate tax procedures. Representative Katreton Doughton of the House Ways and Means Committee calls the next major task passing reform while Republicans Carlson and others express cautious support. The upbeat tone suggests momentum toward simplifying corporate taxes.

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Senate Delays Patton Permanent Rank Promotion Action

Bulletin from Washington reports the Senate Military Affairs Committee withheld final approval of Lt. Gen. George S. Patton Jr.’s permanent rank, signaling no defeat but a pause in action with other general promotions. In other dispatches Hallans warn Rome could be defended and turn into a battle zone, hunger rises, and rail service is halted. General Grover says Japan could be defeated within 18 months after Germany falls, barring failure at Chungking. Allied forces near Cisterna pierce Rome’s front, while Mediterranean air forces claim heavy enemy vehicle losses in Italy.

Axsantated Washington Senate Military Affairs Committee George S. Patton Patton Salt Lake Ivy Japan Germany Chungking Preston Grover Associated Press Bureau Far Eastern

Local forgery case yields $1,000 fine in federal court

Kenneth Davis a Erle salesman pleaded guilty in a Pittsburgh federal court before Judge Schoonmaker to forging a ration point check for Wing Willi Star Stores. Davis was sentenced to pay a $1,000 fine. In Harrisburg the state pardon board considered commutation pleas for Joseph J. Bruino, convicted of first degree murder tied to the 1934 election slayings in Chipyres Schl ri county.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Kenneth Davis Erle Brung NOAAD Harrisburg Baar Pavis Josephi J. Bruino Flegres Chipyres Schlri County

Russia Proclaims New Pole Council In Moscow

London May 24 The Moscow radio announced that representatives of the pro Russian Polish National Council have arrived in Moscow from German occupied Poland to establish contact with the United States and Allies. The broadcast, in Russian, was sponsored by the Union of Polish Patriots in Moscow and appears to have Kremlin approval. It denounced the London Polish government in exile for “playing into the hands” of the Germans. The National Polish Council was formed in Warsaw under Nazi oversight last January 1.

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Hearing on Union Issue at Corry Plant

A long scheduled hearing in the Raymond Lodge 1445 IAM petition for a new collective bargaining election at Raymond Manufacturing Company Corry plant was held in Erle. NLRB attorney W G Stuat Sherman and Raymond Co rep E W Feldt presented. union reps H J Smith and George R Nelson spoke for the union. If a vote is ordered, the Sixth Regional Office in Pittsburgh will set the date and supervise the ballot.

Raymond Lodge International Association of Machinists AFL Raymond Manufacturing Company Erle W. G. Stuat Sherman Pittsburgh National Labor Relations Board E. W. Feldt Raymond Company H. J Smith George R. Nelson Corry APL Erie NLRB

Allied pincers breach German lines near Anzio beachhead

Allied forces drive a powerful advance as Monte Alto is seized, closing to 19 miles from Anzio. German lines crumble on multiple fronts as American units push forward and enemy retreat accelerates along the coast.

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Allied push at Anzio breaks through toward Rome

Allied forces from the Anzio beachhead drive a 2,000 yard breach along the Appian Way toward Rome. American units seize Monte Alto and advance from the south while British and Canadian troops press near Pontecorva and the Ritter defenses. The offensive claims 7,500 prisoners as it tightens the noose along the Hitler Line in the Littoria–Terracina sector.

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Mill Office Break Ins Sweep Erie County Mills

The McKean Farm Service Mill in McKean, latest Erie County feed mill hit by a intruder, reports no valuables stolen. Robber forced entry Monday night via a window. the office safe was not present, a broken tap registers implied. Other mills in McKean district not visited. follow up on pattern after Spartansburg and Westford incidents.

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