29 May 1943
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1943
Page
1
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Fragmentary OCR reads as market day note with numeric codes and percentages. Readable items include Go edge and 8th Uh aa with figures 7183 and 8 percent. Ambiguous context limits concrete conclusions.
Gary Public Schools adopt a 1943 44 budget of 189518 with present 2114 mill property assessment and 5 per capita tax. A 300 cost of living bonus is approved for all teachers plus several salary increases and appointments. The board names Marl B Haight treasurer and authorizes resignations and new hires to support the year ahead.
AP dispatch reports Lengyus the Sikang commissioner killed by five gunmen in Kingping district while a bodyguard dies. London notes German motor gunboats sunk off Cherbourg and heavy Flying Fortress raids on the continent. Hull denies knowing Standley’s resignation rumors. Chungking reports Hupeh front readjustments with Japanese gains and counterattacks. Pittsburgh coal mines expected to resume after Memorial Day per Roosevelt directive.
President Roosevelt taps James F Byrnes to lead home front mobilization prompting Congress to push sweeping reforms. Proposals include compulsory manpower controls, a separate civilian supply agency, reorganization of war agencies, 25 percent personnel cuts, and an equal war cabinet to settle disputes. Byrnes pledges full policy and operations control with presidential approval to maximize resources and stabilize civilian economy during wartime.
A Borden Milk Company tank trailer broke off Roosevelt Highway west of Warner's Corners around 6 30 this morning. The truck rolled and was damaged with driver Donald Burch escaping injury. The tank carried milk from the dairy plant to the Union City plant.
Allied air forces hammered Leg horn Foggia and Lucera in a wide raid as U S bombers and British planes struck Italy. Casualty figures reported include ships and wounded at Leghorn with Italian fleet forces present. invasion plans and enemy reinforcements dominate London reports.
Lists of men called for final physical examinations on June 10 across multiple towns including Corry Union City and Edinboro. Induction into the armed forces noted with names such as Charles Henry Snyder John Patrick Bey and Theodore Edward Gile among many others.
Navy reports describe American troops breaching Japanese positions on Fishhook Ridge at Attu, advancing under clouds and heavy fire. The ridge, a key remaining fortified area, lies near the coast between Dale Cortes and Lake Cenirea as U S forces press the campaign on Attu Island.
Dispatches say Russian front activity covered five sectors including Cauasus region, west of Kostov, Donets area, Smolensk and Leningrad with signs of an imminent summer drive. Berlin and Soviet papers noted heavy air battles over Caucasus and renewed fighting south of the Kuban with significant losses claimed by both sides.
Memorial Day events include a parade forming at the V C Home at 3:30 PM and exercises at City Park at 8:00 AM Judge Jimer L Evans of Erie will deliver the Memorial Day Message A new Honor Ball at the Municipal building will be unveiled after the park exercises
Harrisburg May 29 The State Defense Council gains broad war powers under a new law to aid price control and rationing while conserving transportation and materials. Dr Ralph Hutchison says the council will seek Office of Price Administration guidance and prepare for emergency measures. emphasis on child care to support mothers entering war work.
An article reports a formal pledge by Chinese communists to stand with Chiang Kai-shek against Japan and Axis powers, promising to join the fight and shaping potential postponement of internal political settlement. The move is described as crucial to China and the United Nations war effort.
Philadelphia observers note under a dozen feeble veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic will attend state wide Memorial Day events Sunday and Monday. Ages range from 105 William D Welch to 85 Charles Youngst and Henry Doll, a Narbeth traveler who served as a powder passer on Union gunboats at Fort Fisher and Mobile Bay. Doll is six feet three inches tall and weighs under two hundred pounds.
Philadelphia’s last Civil War veteran William Jacaway, 102, served in 31 major engagements after joining the Philadelphia Fire Zouaves in 1861. Scranton’s Joseph L. Chapman, 99, nears 100. James Burns, 97, in Highlands Park. Maj. Logan Dykes, 96, a former Union officer in Union City Brle county.
Gurp High School will hold its annual commencement exercises in the senior high school auditorium on Wednesday afternoon. The event will include diplomas for graduates and a brief address by a guest speaker.
The second highest rank recipients are listed among graduates certified by the senior high faculty. The Board of Education approved the program of graduation exercises at Friday evening's meeting. The list includes numerous individuals across various spellings and initials, reflecting a broad class roster.
Corry Mayor Frank Hepler proclaims Memorial Day on May 1st observing the parade and exercises at the city park and unveiling of the Honor Ball at the Municipal building after the exercises. He urges residents to observe the day with necessary work only.
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