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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1942
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR mentions a hospital in Poiklin and a Rommel reference, with an 18 year old connected to a weekend event. Details are unreadable, but imply a local incident or obituary note.
By John Petes a review of Admiral Jean Darlan’s shifting stance during World War II. The piece traces his actions from anti British positions to cooperation with Allied forces, his complex loyalties, and the public debate over collaboration versus resistance. It notes his leadership in the French navy, wartime movements between Vichy and Paris, and his controversial stance toward Britain, the United States, and the Nazis. It also covers Hammond not candidacy for city council following Nichols resignation.
AP reports hard-hitting attacks ashore and at sea in the Solomons and New Guinea. Two light cruisers damaged, 30 planes and 30 landing boats destroyed, over 500 enemy killed. MacArthur and Navy say San Francisco and Buchanan bombard Japanese positions near Henderson Field as Wildcats repel air assault and send several bombers and fighters down. One enemy ship sinks a cruiser deck, five men die, and Buchanan takes a five inch shell hit with casualties. Continued bombardment targets Kahili and Bougainville area with air support and artillary fire.
Dr A H Stewart, secretary of health and board chairman, says the State Sanitary Water Board will urge 1949 legislature to allow municipalities to set aside current tax funds for after war sanitation improvements. He cites obstacles like labor shortages and legal municipal finance limits, noting Philadelphia's refusal to act. He warns filth in streams breeds pestilence and urges health-focused priorities in the postwar period.
President Roosevelt pledges that more than two million youths drafted into 18 and 19 year olds will be helped to resume schooling after wartime service. The draft bill bookends a plan by War and Navy officials to study reentry schooling and training options for returning servicemen and women, ensuring equal educational opportunities post service.
Washington Nov 14 The Washington County Bar Association is asked by President Judge Howard W Hughes to investigate and take action after Governor elect Edward Martin faced charges in a bank settlement case. Attorneys Prigg Dennison and Stahlman petitioned to reopen the matter, then sought permission to withdraw, with claim of acting only as associates. Judge Hughes urged referral to the association’s complaint committee for proper action.
The Navy announced Captain Eddie Rickenbacker and three Army companions were rescued after their plane went down in the South Pacific October 21. Also saved were Lieutenant James Whitaker, Lieutenant John De Angelis, and Staff Sergeant James Reynolds. Sergeant Alexander Cemanni died before rescue. Cherry, the pilot, was rescued yesterday, leaving all Rickenbacker party accounted for. Stimson noted the pilot was en route for a war survey.
London reports home based British bombers attacked Genoa Liguria last night returning after a 1500 mile round trip with two Alpine crossings. Weather over target favorable and many large fires started. It was the second strike on Genoa with heavy damage and unknown casualties.
Costa Rican coastguards drove off a German submarine that approached the shore with allegedly hostile aims. An official release said the sub opened fire with deck guns as spotters observed from inland positions along the Atlantic coast, and the coastguards returned fire to deter an attempted landing or sabotage.
Registrants of Local Union City area will learn that District 51’s December quota is only 1 man, about one third of recent totals. Preliminary exams underway for women who will take final exams, with induction expected in December.
Fourteen hundred fifty two ration books were issued at Junior and Senior High schools as registration wraps up. Auto owners in the district show totals approaching a full city coverage. registrar progress continues through today noon. A baby girl was born in an automobile en route to Cory Hospital, mother and infant in good condition.
Blustery icy conditions blanketed Corry and vicinity as snow squalls and slick spots caused several fender benders. No serious injuries were reported. police said highways were opened, though hazardous stretches remained.
The Navy reports the gunboat Erie damaged in a brisk skirmish with a submarine off Curacao in the Caribbean. Commanded by Capt. Andrew R. Mack, the 9,000-ton vessel was beached after the engagement. No casualties reported. Launched January 1996 at New York Navy Yard, with 249 crew.
A Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive exploded east of Cresson killing the engine crew’s engineer and fireman. The westbound train was halted and the brakeman was missing, with offices in Altoona confirming the fatalities.
Harrisburg November 14 President approval of 19 and 20 year old draft bills delays large scale calls as registrants with wives will be affected. Co B F Evans says December call is already set and a few married men may be drafted next month while 18 and 19 year olds wait for national orders. Single men with dependents form bulk of December pull. some married men will be inducted only if war orders change. Local boards halt selections over continued congressional action on amending the act.
In Harrisburg on November 14, the soldier ballot swung Pennsylvania toward Republicans, sealing 18 of 23 House seats and boosting the Senate tally to 31 Republicans versus 18 Democrats. Chester H. Grots, a Republican, defeated Democrat Harry L. Haines by 71 votes. Edwin E. Bowers won in Fayette over Anthony Cavalcaie, while Henry Dobbs Jr. led Democrat in Philadelphia’s contest with Louis Farrell for the Senate.
German forces hold Tunis air port awaiting Allied arrival as French troops clash with Nazi units. British forces race eastward from Algiers while fleet movements and Axis attempts to land fresh troops continue to shape the Mediterranean front.
Allied dispatches claim Montgomery reported the virtual destruction of 12 German divisions as British and American forces advanced from El Alamein toward Tunisia. Captured prisoners numbered up to 100,000, with air and sea actions disrupting Axis reinforcements in North Africa.
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