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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1942
Page
1
An OCR fragment recounts a police case with trials and sentences, mentioning a driver, an escape near Jamestown, and a court action including desertion and punishment. It references names like Miriy and Bradstreet, a hospital, a crash, and a local inquiry amid scattered dates and places.
Paul Chase was stabbed twice in the forearm near his west-end home. Leonard Christopher, 74, of West Malt Street, was released on his own recognizance after detectives found probable self defense. Carl Clark corroborated Christopher’s account, saying Chase was intoxicated and attacked Christopher at Nancy Driscoll’s home on West Pleasant Street before Christopher drew a knife. Police launched an immediate investigation, but all indications pointed to Christopher acting in self defense.
Allentown reports a 24 year old mother Ethel Roberts and state trooper Charles Kern were found shot at the Slatington fire hall. Roberts regained consciousness and hinted Kern wounded her then killed himself. Roberts' husband Robert Roberts was detained on an open charge.
In Tampa on November 2 six crew members of a meaitime bomber were killed when the plane crashed while coming into Mac ti llield from a routine flight. The crew list includes First Lieut William Moleaky of Duis, Pa, co-pilot.
President Roosevelt urged Congress to grant sweeping wartime authority to suspend laws that hinder the free movement of people, goods, and information. He argued speed and scale of war production demand erasing peace-time restrictions and enabling rapid, coordinated action across agencies to mobilize resources and border movement for the war effort. The plan targets customs, duties, and regulatory barriers hindering munitions flow and transit of materials and persons between the U.S. and Canada.
Associated Press reports heavy fighting as Red Army defends critical Caucasus highway area after a Nalchik retreat. In Stalingrad the Soviets claim German losses. German push toward Mozdok and Gromysh field halted. Pravda notes October 25 halt and September and October casualties mounting.
In Chambersburg on November 2 a five story brick wall of the Chambersburg Ice and Cold Storage building fell after more than 240000 bushels of apples stored inside weighed it down. D Edward Long, the president, blamed the weight for the disaster. Debris damaged a nearby frame house and Daisy Heir Mrs Daisy Hei? endured the shock in her nearby home.
Officials announce deferment of gas rationing registration starting Thursday November 12 replacing the previous Monday date. Cory chefs and school administrators in Concord and Wayne townships will manage enrollment with afternoon and evening sessions over three to four days if needed. R S Dewey says awaiting further instructions but expects start on November 12.
A three car collision in Willoughby killed Mrs. Francis Schwerthofer and seriously injured her daughter Mrs. Prande siladi. Joseph Balser of Willoughby also injured. Leyde backing from a downtown lot collided with Kaiser’s car. Deputy Sheriff Merrill issued his version of the sequence.
Voters remain indifferent on election eve as observers predict under 40 percent turnout in Corry for Tuesday's election. The race features ties to governor, attorney general, and federal contests with Republicans predicting margins slim at local polls and workers likely at turnout sites. Poll locations enumerate wards and polling sites along West Main to East Washington streets.
Edward Sheridan of Waterford was killed when his car left the road on Barton Road four miles north of Waterford early Sunday. He suffered a fractured skull and multiple injuries. Authorities believe he fell asleep returning home about 4 am. the car left the road and struck a tree, throwing him out. The body was found by passing nurses. surviving family includes parents two sisters and three brothers.
Indiana Pa Nov 8 A small plane piloted by Jay B Brown 34 an Indiana policeman crashed yesterday within 500 feet of his father's home in Cherryhill township one mile east of Indiana killing Brown and seriously injuring William R Hibbs Indiana salesman who was a passenger Dr B Fleming Indiana counties coroner said the cause was undetermined at the time of report
Allied forces under Montgomery push along the Egyptian coast, claiming to trap Rommel’s forces in a narrow strip between the coastal railway and a coastal estate. RAF bombers strike Tobruk harbor approaches while Luftwaffe and Italian units see limited success. Axis losses cited as eight planes to one Allied fighter.
Pittsburgh nov 2 Edward Bulbs 28 of Etna a Haw Knox Company plant policeman was found fatally shot today near his car on Squaw Rim road in Fos Chapel County detectives said a shotgun and hunting clothes lay on the blood stained front seat Mrs Kripa told detectives he left for work last night and planned to hunt after work taking his hunting clothes with him
Nov. 2 reports a new half mile bridge over the Euchiate river between Mexico and Guatemala completing a overland route from Alaska to Central America. The span connects Guatemala’s railway system with Fluxito enhancing urgent wartime transport and linking with existing highway networks reaching Alaska.
A U S submarine campaign in the Western and South Pacific claimed seven Japanese ships sunk and three damaged including a converted aircraft carrier and a destroyer. The Navy released December figures noting multiple large passenger cargo ships, tankers, and escort vessels among those hit, with overall Allied losses and sinkings summarized in naval dispatches.
In the first wartime off year election since 1918, Republicans hope to gain seven Senate seats and set the stage for possible House gains. Democrats expect to retain control of the Senate with 65 seats, while Republicans aim for a substantial House shift though unlikely to reach a majority. Kephart, former chief justice, collapsed at Philadelphia event and was hospitalized after the mass.
Two cars collide on Hale Street near Hatch Street at about 9:30 Sunday afternoon. The Pontiacs driven by Harold Dougherty and the Balog Chrysler collided on a hill, causing major vehicle damage and minor injuries to seven Dougherty passengers. Patrolman Ross Mead investigated. a settlement was reported. Treasury figures released show October receipts at 92,016,529.27 and total gross debt at 96,809,?
London Nov 2 DeWitty MacKenzie reports that President Ismet Inönü of Turkey warns of danger from a potential German attack and suggests Hitler could attack Turkey directly or through Syria to reach the Middle East. The piece notes Hitler’s possible attempts to by-pass Turkey and pressures on the region.
Allied forces report decisive naval and air actions around Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. U.S. naval air power damaged seven Japanese vessels and targeted carriers, while bombardment and ground actions supported the Guadalcanal defense amid ongoing New Guinea air operations.
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