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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1942
Page
1
Fragmentary text references individuals, a 1810 date, and a ward but provides no coherent event or action to summarize. No verifiable facts or names form a readable item.
In the Solomons battle near Matanikau and Koll pot after heavy Japanese attempts to retake airbases were repulsed by U S Marines and Allied forces. The fight, described as ongoing with heavy enemy concentrations, saw Allied gains hold while warning of further assaults as night fell. Navy officials reported continued progress in the New Guinea theater and in Portuguese Timor, with Secretary Knox noting high American marksmanship but cautioning that the fight is far from finished.
The State Liquor Control Board revoked the license of Rosy's Trin on East Milly Street after charges of serving minors and intoxicated patrons, allowing minors on site, and disorderly conduct. Owner Amo Fosso and staff faced prior raids and fines, with city authorities welcoming the closure as a long‑standing law enforcement success. Several other suspensions were also announced effective November 12.
Johnstown Pa November 7 Fire of unknown origin swept a three story building in downtown threatening an entire block Police moved residents from second and third floor apartments as firemen from Johnstown and nearby Prooklin Conemaugh Dale Ferndale brought the blaze under control Two firefighters sustained minor injuries The loss was placed at about 20000 The blaze spread to an adjoining confectionery store COLLEGES CLOSING NEW YORK Nov 7 The New ark Times says widespread financial difficulties caused by a decline in student enrollment have led to about 50 colleges to close in recent months
Heavy fog blanketed the city and vicinity when a Pontiac coupe driven by Edgan Otane crashed into a parked Chevrolet sedan owned by FR Lawrence Davison on East Main Street near the Davison residence. Crane sustained a head gash but escaped serious injuries. Both cars were badly damaged.
London dispatch reports Britain’s heavy bombers returned to Italy for a fifth raid since late October, concentrating fire on Genoa the port key to North Africa. The air ministry called the operation concentrated and effective with notable damage cited by Italy. Casualties listed as 20 killed, no wounded, as British and Italian lines describe a night of bombing across Genoa amid bad weather.
Associated Press reports the Red Army drew Germans from fortified factory areas and held lines from Arctic to Caucasus. Soviet gains include heavy punishment of invaders on Black Sea and Nalchik-Ordzhonikidze fronts. Stalin declares faith in victory as more than 1,000,000 attackers are claimed sidelined. new Soviet fortifications and shelling wreckage northeast of the city.
In Washington Pa Judge Howard D. Hughes weighs a motion by Mr and Mrs J M Prigg to reopen a case over Governor-elect Edward Martins $28811 50 bank debt settlement at 12 cents on the dollar The Priggs say they have evidence showing General Martins settlement was conscientious and honorable and that his wife received $85000 from his fathers estate to pay creditors The case arises after Democratic nominee F Clair Ross accused Martins of concealing a $50000 inheritance from the estate The court intends to grant withdrawal if the attorney consents and bring in the two filing lawyers for action
A bulletin from Washington states Price Administrator Leon Henderson issued controls raising some onion and potato retail prices while keeping turkey prices largely unchanged. Reports from New York cite speculation on a convoy battle in the eastern Mediterranean, later questioned as unverified by other sources. Wichy France reports anti-aircraft batteries firing on bombers overhead with no alert. Camaguy Cuba warns 85 to 100 mph winds may bring tropical conditions to the north coast. Delhi India notes US bombers damaged warehouses and hit a small ship at Japanese occupied Ban-Koon with no US losses.
Washington voters weighed liquor policy in Tuesday elections with few clear signs of a nationwide shift. Dry Oklahoma sent Senator Josh Lee down to defeat while local options yielded mixed results. George W. Crabbe said national prohibition is not imminent but may return via local option education.
Coroner Ed Lowry reports Ray Nicholson, 40, of Trimmph township, collapsed and died of a heart attack while hunting yesterday. Authorities say no foul play is suspected, and the incident occurred during a pay period note dated Nov 7.
Eight local distributors are ordered to halt raw milk sales until they obtain state permits. Health inspector Walter Burchardt found only five city producers held valid state permits after recent dairy checks. The Model Dairy Company Sterling Milk Jackman and Button dairies and the Cartwright Store were the only distributors verified as possessing state permits.
Central Mens War Activities Committee will coordinate city war work with eight to ten members. A meeting will be held early next week to select representatives from various agencies. Mrs J A Cassidy named president of the Central Women’s War Activities Committee, joining efforts to aid the war cause and support Red Cross dressings and jump enlistments. Completed returns show Van Allsburg leading in Erie County Assembly race by 3 728 over Jones with 1 259.
Democrats push for a stronger role in Congress, seeking realignment of Senate committees from a 3 to 2 Democratic to Republican ratio toward roughly three to two. A potential move would add two Republicans to the Finance Committee, currently 14 Democrats, six Republicans and one Progressive. Republicans tied to sales tax proposals faced defeat in committee as the revenue bill moved forward.
New York November 7 The Bank of France admitted in State Supreme Court that it warned of 228 000 000 in yell to Germany under compulsion of the Vichy government as it answered a suit by the National Bank of Belgium for recovery of gold. The French bank claimed it had been relieved of further obligations for the gold entrusted to it before the 1940 invasion of Belgium.
British Egyptian forces reported crushing a major Axis push in the Western Desert. Roughly 100,000 German and Italian troops were said captured or halted as Montgomery’s forces moved beyond Matruh toward the Libyan frontier. Axis supply lines frayed, fleet rumors swirled, and German armored units fell back while Italian divisions deserted.
A new War Labor Board order crowns wartime pay limits, freezing most wages and salaries under 8 609 a year at mid September levels. Only in exceptional cases may raises occur, to correct maladjustment or inequality and aid wartime objectives, with tough approval standards.
Harrisburg reports a $70,000,000 surplus cited by the Philadelphia Record is disputed by Governor James. He says the surplus exists only as a prospect for the next biennium and promises the administration will keep books balanced while possibly cutting taxes when the budget is prepared.
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