25 May 1944
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1944
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text references Erle Rson and a list of claims or debts, with scattered dates and names such as Ivana and Milly. The legibility is poor, with garbled phrases and partial numbers, making it difficult to determine full facts, individuals, or action.
Allied air and ground action across western Europe accelerates as Fifth Army strikes Anzio and allied forces press toward the front. In major daylight offensives, American heavy bombers target German rail yards and air bases in France and Belgium while German defenses contest Aachen and Berlin. The day marks continued assault into the invasion period, with British raids and German radio reporting.
Marine ace Major Jos Poss, first to down 26 enemy fighters, returns to action in the Pacific and claims No 27, a Japanese floatplane off New Ireland. He commands a squadron, expects more engagement, and remains unfazed by a lack of targets. The piece notes his Medal of Honor status and ongoing combat.
A massive gas ignition at Matthews Tire and Trend Company on Fourth Street in Jamestown caused the building to collapse and a fire to erupt at 10 45 am. Between fourteen and twenty people were injured, three critically, including owner Kenneth Matthews. All injured were tire shop workers in a retreading operation. Firemen prevented a wider disaster as windows shattered and nearby structures were damaged.
Allied air forces flew nearly 3,000 sorties in the Italian campaign destroying or damaging over 650 vehicles between beachhead zones and Terracina as German reinforcements moved. German radio claimed evacuation in the Liri valley. London reports 7,500 tons of bombs dropped since midnight with further sorties in progress.
Raymond Keller 53 of Warren lost control of a Masterson Transfer Co. truck on Main Street Union City just after 1 a m Thursday. The vehicle roared 100 feet along the sidewalk, dropped 10 feet into an embankment, narrowly missed Perry Miller’s home, and stopped after hitting a tree. Keller was taken to Union City hospital with a head gash. condition listed as good today. State Trooper Walter Krupa and Patrolman Ross Mead witnessed the accident.
A civil suit for damages is likely after the death of Guy Rouse Jr on the Wattsburg Beaverdam road. Attorney Sam Rossiter represents the widow, preparing to sue Mary Kalgayouk, owner and driver of the small truck. A coroner's jury faulted negligence, while prosecutors weigh manslaughter, with District Attorney Laub to confer with Cory officers before deciding on criminal action.
Howard A. Carroll aged 19 and Redmond Battle aged 24 from Philadelphia were sentenced to five years in a Federal special institution by Judge FP Schoonmaker after pleading guilty to escaping from the civilian public service camp for conscientious objectors at Bane Pennsylvania.
American submarines report sinking 16 more Japanese vessels in the Pacific, including a destroyer and transport. total ships sunk or damaged reaches 724, with 573 definitely sunk, 36 probably sunk, and 115 damaged. wartime tally covers warships, tankers, and cargo ships supplying far flung garrisons.
Dewey trails for first ballot support as Indiana and Nevada assign delegations. With 1,059 votes and 630 needed, 40 remaining delegates could tilt to Dewey if weight shifts in Pennsylvania and California. California freed 50 delegates from Warren, while Bricker notes broad support.
Associated Press reports London May 25 that German propaganda aimed to ease the shock of Italian retreats by predicting Allied invasion from the west. Nazi outlets cite imminent operations and warn of hard battles to come this summer as Berlin disputes focus. German dispatches claim Pas-de-Calais area flooded to extend water defenses, with mines planted beneath the body. Continued on Page Eight.
American troops in Burma and New Guinea press forward to clear Japanese positions. Chinese forces endure heavy losses as Chinese high command says Japan cannot end the war by force. Stilwell’s units fight street by street to secure Myitkyina, vital for the Ledo road supply route. note continues on Page Eight.
A district list names six men from the Corry Union City area who will be inducted into naval service on June 6. Four are from Corry and all have passed pre induction physicals. The men are Pietlan Peter Oziniely of 820 Tash 28nd street Erle Thelston Carlyle Mason of 800 Delaware street Corry James Emerson Baker of South street Union City Paul Lyle Taylor of 212 East Pleasing street Corry Gar Frederick Hannel of 341 West Wayne street Corry Joseph Reydu of 14 Ensp Gomnsrens street Corry
Police trace a string of rural mill office robberies across Crawford and Erie counties. The Sterrettania mill office was entered but no cash or goods were taken. Observers note the burglar fled via the front office door after finding no sale or cash. Investigators suspect the same group behind multiple regional break-ins and continue chasing leads.
Harrisburg on May 25, pennsylvania Governor Martin announced a military ballot day set for July 7. Local election boards will open polling places to collect absentee voters’ ballots during the campaign period.
Erie district OFA officials say they have no information on a rumored overhaul of the gasoline ration plan. Reported changes would shift coupon issuance from local ration boards to a central regional station, aiming to curb abuse and theft by removing coupons from local storage while continuing application processing locally.
The Navy disclosed today a rocket attack that destroyed a German U boat. It was the first use of a new Navy rocket projectile and indicated rocket firing planes had been operating for several months with other weapons backing the assault. The department said American aircraft apparently destroyed the enemy without damage to themselves.
Corry's quota for the fifth war loan is $1,239,700 with Erie city asked for $140,000 more than the Fourth War Loan. In the last drive Corry totaled $1,256,901 and plans call for bond sales to individuals to meet the quota. Walter F Scott will lead immediate organization meetings to advance plans and press for a strong community showing.
Washington May 25 The War Production Board created an interagency board named the Production Planning and Adjustment Committee to guide postwar plant repurposing. Led by Executive Vice Chairman Charles B Wilson the group aims to plan civilian and military uses for freed plants and labor when war contracts end and to secure advance Army Navy and Maritime Commission input on proposed arms curtailments.
Washington May 25 reports a major reorientation of army supplies toward heavy artillery and large bore munitions as war needs push production. New plants will expand capacity by about 750 million dollars over 14 months, with some TNT and shell facilities reopening by midsummer. The move strains nylon and chemical industries to supply bags and materials for heavier weapons, reflecting lessons from Italy and future European operations.
Allied forces merge to push toward Rome with a rapid advance of about sixty miles in fourteen days. German retreat accelerates as troops flee northeast toward Valmont and beyond, signaling a major tempo shift in the campaign.
Allied fronts in Italy push toward Rome as Fifth Army meets U S troops near Borgho and Pontine coast. Beachhead advances break through German defenses with heavy tank offensives while observers note nearing unification of front lines and continued pressure toward Terracina Aviliu area.
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