02 Nov 1943
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1943
Page
1
Partial readable text references a Mt Lecane sale location and a person or entity linked to Aly Bani Eldenk and Ellie with a code 4928. Details are unclear but suggest a local sale or listing item with names and a parcel or case identifier.
A garbled OCR line mentions Lloyd and Seton in a sporting or event context. Key entities are unclear. cannot determine exact event, location, or outcome from the fragment.
Allied Fifth Army forces push toward Massico Ridge and Matese Mountain as heavy fighting continues. British and American units advance near Casanova and along the Garigliano river valley while air attacks target Genoa area rail and ship facilities.
Allied forces under Admiral Halsey landed at Empress Augusta Bay on Bougainville, capturing the bay and threatening Rabaul. Naval and air bombardment preceded the dawn assault as cruisers shelled Bukia airfield and Shortland bivouac areas. Japanese air and sea forces were outmatched as MacArthur’s forces press the Solomons drive toward the Philippines.
A campaign update shows the war fund behind schedule with about a third of the goal raised. Leaders urge workers to complete tasks tonight and report results to the executive board before Wednesday.
Corry ration office details October activity with 2712 A books 472 B books 719 C books 4 D books 172 R books and 44 T books totaling 4202. It notes 27708 coupons were removed to reduce book volume and confirms all were voided recorded and sent to the district office.
London report quotes German and Moscow dispatches detailing Soviet advances in Crimea as Tolbukhin’s forces push deep into the peninsula. German counterattacks fail to halt the advance while Russians seal the Perekop isthmus, with thousands of Nazi troops killed or captured.
Danish Prince Gorm of Denmark 24 year old nephew of King Christian reached Sweden with other Danish officers after release from German custody. He took part in the August 28 revolt against the Germans when Denmark fell under Nazi control. The officers fear Nazi arrests as they seek safety. Baby Wayne Lonergan inherits $6 million brewery fortune estate of Mrs Patricia Burton Lonergan as her infant son.
A policy committee is scheduled to decide on granting broader powers. The notice warns that those guilty of coercion will face penalties.
News reports from Washington on November second show the government seizing coal mines to operate during wartime. The United Mine Workers face penalties for encouraging strikes, while President Roosevelt pushes to restore production through collective bargaining during government control. Miners in Pennsylvania and Ohio vow to stay out until a contract is signed, signaling weak field support for the move.
Blonde haired blue eyed Wayne Shoemaker three years old was found safe after about twenty hours missing from his Butler home. An employee at American Feallins Mul scraptures located the child on the steps of a Erdle fire station. He was well but shaken, with no serious injuries reported.
Washington reports a decisive Moscow pact deal bolstering Allied unity and signaling a major German setback. Berlin radio quiets amid shifting war expectations as Allied statements from Moscow and Washington emphasize unity, future cooperation, and intensified pressure on Nazi Germany.
Last night the City Comets held its first November meeting with Mayor Hepler and all members present. Treasurer’s report showed a balance of 28088.83 with expenditures 11296.36 and receipts 98240.21. Council approved joint committee increases and raised tax collector and clerk salaries to 1900 and 1320 respectively. Final sewer work cost 3929.73 with 663 saved. Street lighting request on East Wayne referred to Water Commissioner. Police pension and permanent placement of officer Brewer approved after civil service review.
Erie veteran reports the death of Rowett W Hyde of Albion R D after a 14 year old companion discharged a gun by accident while en route to the woods. Another 14 year old, Walter Rickards, was killed near Pittsburgh when a shotgun discharged by a playmate. Four minutes earlier, others died of unknown causes and several more were reported gravely injured in the hunting season incidents.
President John L. Lewis and Harold J. Irkes discuss mine strikes as UMW turmoil continues. Pennsylvania coal pits mostly shut, with 110000 miners awaiting policy word. Chennaults airmen aid Chinese forces in central China. Tito fighters halt German tank offensive in eastern Bosnia and Montenegro. Buckner proposes occupation of Japan as U.S. forces approach the home islands.
The light cruiser Savannah was damaged by a low German bomb off Salerno, with crew casualties. Flames were contained within 20 minutes as Navy doctors treated the wounded while the ship continued to support the landings and operate with Boise, Philadelphia, and other units. Next of kin notifications were being prepared.
In a deadly Westbound derailment near North East a fast passenger train struck a truck at a crossing. The crash killed Edwin Sank and injured multiple travelers as investigators from New York Central police and Deputy Coroner Wilson traced debris and machine parts to the wreck, noting the train likely traveled about jest miles per hour before impact. The event disrupted service and prompted local authorities to probe shared responsibility and safety at the crossing.
New York police issued a general alarm for J. Moore a 20 year old sailor wanted on abduction charges in the disappearance of Margaret Leighton 14 of a Park Avenue family. The alert followed a report of a couple matching the sailor and girl descriptions near Pennsylvani a station and central Park. A sailor named Robert Hendry said he recognized the girl from newspaper photos and went to police with friends.
Report says fewer than 20 percent of registered voters had cast ballots by 1 PM, with officials fearing turnout may reach only about half of the expected total as polls close this evening. Wartime apathy cited. officials note lower early voting than anticipated.
Corry wartime premiere of This Is The Army offers limited tickets. Purchases must be made within a seven day window at Rex Theater capacity. Tickets go on sale through eight local stores with no reserved seats, first come first served.
Chief Warden Walter H Scott announced Corry Civilian Defense, 400 to 500 volunteers, will participate in the state wide Armistice Day mobilization November 11. The effort, in cooperation with Veterans groups, will involve parades and all defense branches turning out with bands and equipment.
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