29 May 1944
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1944
Page
1
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Allied air forces pressed a daylight and night bombing campaign across Germany. U S armada from Britain struck Lower Saxony and Pomerania while raids extended from Italy into the Danube area. RAF night bombers attacked Angers rail centers and Ludwigshafen as heavy defenses fought back.
Sergeant Lawrence Ry Pe oyel son of Mr and Mrs Fred moyer of Spartausburg Route 9 was slightly wounded in action over Austria on May 16 his family notified Thursday. He serves as a gunner on a Terator. May 10 reports say carriers raided the Messerschmitt factory and airfields at Wiener Neustadt Austria meeting heavy wind aircraft and Nazi fighters. On May 14 his mother and his wife at the Penoyer home each received a dogert pose Tam Tim.
Saturday's Poppy Sale by the Women's Auxiliary of the W. P. W. drew crowds and topped prior years with over 3600 poppies sold. Cash per piece rose, with some gifts reaching five dollars, while hundreds contributed large coins. Complete returns were not yet available, but officials expect to announce soon.
London May 2 Associated Press reports the Berlin mood as Allied plans and weather conditions shaped the expected invasion. Tense civilian and military officials watched the seas and skies for a window, while rumors and heated discussions swirled about possible invasion dates and locations.
Senator Hill of Alabama proposes a Department of Armed Forces uniting Army Navy and Air into one civilian led structure after six months from the war's end. The plan includes a single secretary with under secretaries for each service, a director of supplies, and a United States Chiefs of Staff board.
Governor Thomas Dewey in Hershey at a governors conference said he is willing to be a Republican presidential candidate and will not discourage talk that he leads the pre convention delegate contest. The question of timing and official announcement remains unresolved as reporters press for a firm stance.
G A Brown of R D 3 bought a suit hat shirt and other clothing in a Corry store and placed them in a car he assumed belonged to his daughter. A second car of the same make and color was parked nearby and Brown left his purchases in the wrong vehicle. No identification had been made by noon to reclaim the second car or goods.
Chinese and Allied forces press multiple offensives across four fronts to blunt Japanese advances. In central China, operations near Changsha and Hankow-Calonon rail lines push toward strategic rail hubs while Chennault’s USAF strikes supply lines around Changsha. In the north, efforts aim to seize control of Rankow-Peiping corridor and open a route to Allied bases. In Burma and northern jungles Chinese units push toward Myitkyina as forces close in on rail junctions, signaling a pivotal phase in the war with intensified ground and air actions.
The North East Mead and Bannistes mill office was robbed in the early hours, eight robbery in two weeks in the district. Thieves forced a rear door, pried from a safe, and made off with checks and vouchers. The crime mirrors prior raids in Spartansburg, Waterford, McKean and Sterrellania. state police investigated, with Sgt Byllane noting possible links to other suspects.
A Navy plane collided in the air with another craft and crashed into a three story frame house at 112 North Michigan Avenue in Atlantic City. Two boarders escaped injury as the fire was put out by responding firemen. The pilots bailed out and landed on nearby roofs. both planes were from the Atlantic City Naval Air Station.
Quito reports a revolt erupting among military forces and civilians led by supporters of Velasco Thirra, a former president living near the Ecuadorian border in Colombia. The movement signals rising unrest and questions of leadership, with clashes and shifting loyalties across regions.
A Moose rally at the State Armory drew Merle Clark and delegates from Warren and Off City lodges. Officials plan to form a Corry lodge next month with a second meeting set for the 18th to organize the local group and pursue chartering after a full year. Plans for property purchases were deferred until the new lodge gains incorporation and a certified license.
A large black bear about 400 pounds was spotted near Columbus along the Columbus tottsville road as it crossed a clearing from adjoining woods. Several residents in the vicinity reported the creature wandering through nearby woods and fields.
A burglary at the Hillstrom home on Hast Collies street near Chautauqua Lake is believed to have occurred about 2:30 Sunday morning. Entry was gained through a broken rear window pane after the burglars smashed a ground-floor casement. Two rings valued near 1000 and other items were taken, totaling about 1200. Fingerprints were lifted. neighbors recall a vehicle noise around 2:20. A pocketbook with minor cash and other items remained untouched.
A water pipe burst in the basement of the Municipal Building caused floor flooding at police headquarters around 2 am. Quick shutoff and emergency measures were taken. by morning the basement was cleared with no injuries reported. In Longview Washington the world’s largest sawmills operated with about 80 to 90 percent of crews despite a mass meeting of union members.
Washington reports growing support to block the 500000 dollar appropriation for the Senate last week in a dispute over the Employment Practices Committee. Chairman Nelson of the War Production Board says munition production in April beat schedule but overall factory output remains below plan. Allied fronts: Krueger’s Sixth Army advances on Biak Island as MacArthur notes consolidation near Bosnek after naval and air supported landings.
The city prepared a wartime Memorial Day program with a church service last night led by Rev. F.G. Whiteman attended by local veterans. A joint veterans’ committee will manage tomorrow’s parade, mobilizing at four divisions by 8:45 AM to ensure a prompt march to City Park for ceremonies led by Walter H. Scott. Congressman Robert L. Rodgers will give the principal address titled Our Heritage of Freedom, followed by music, floral tributes, and taps.
Allied forces storm toward Rome area, driving wedge 17 miles from the capital as Fifth Army reports heavy German counterattacks. Rapid river crossings, bridge removals, and mobile advances push from Ceprano toward the Liri and Sacco valleys with French units to the north.
Police report numerous complaints about country dogs allowed to violate quarantine rules. Some owners show disregard for safety as one tied with a rope reached a sidewalk, causing pedestrian anxiety. Prosecutions and notices will follow for several cases.
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