15 Nov 1943
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1943
Page
1
Disjointed OCR fragment mentions a magistrate, naval service, and various locals. Scattered references include a pig pressed by a carrier, lumber, and road rangers. The text is garbled but hints at a court or civic notices involving residents and prices.
A congressional committee led by Rep Smith of Virginia attacks the Office of Price Administration accusing it of issuing illegal and conflicting regulations and of using regulations to sentence citizens. It urges changes to curb inflation and end injustices while noting the need for extraordinary wartime action.
A crossing crash near Columbus, Ohio, between the Pennsylvania Railroad westbound St. Louisan and a war worker’s automobile killed four people and derailed seven cars. The dead include CD Wollard, engineer of the St. Louisan, and four workers from Curtiss-Wright Aircraft plant, with one critically injured.
Washington reports say Japan inflates minor gains to explain defeats in the South Pacific as Allied forces close on Rabaul. Analysts note the tactic mirrors past claims after Guadalcanal and Kiska, with Rabaul's loss signaling a turning point. Navy Secretary Knox hints at psychological factors among the Japanese.
The Navy reports 496 enemy ships sunk or damaged by U.S. submarines, with six Japanese merchant ships and a plane transport sunk, and two merchant ships hit. Other dispatches note Lebanon’s potentially grave situation, Franco’s domestic tensions, and repatriation efforts of Americans from Japanese camps.
German high command reported a major engagement west of Gomel with Russian Cossacks and tanks driving toward Rechitsa but failing to seize the town. Moscow said the Red Army pressed toward Korosten, aiming to control a key rail link between Leningrad and Odessa. Parisians noted crossing attempts near Cherkasy. Soviet communique claimed 50 towns swept toward the Polish border and 4,000 civilians freed from German slavery.
A German broadcast from Tokyo reported an Axis conference held today at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo. It said leading representatives from Nanking Manchukuo Thailand puppet governments Rumantsi Bulgaria Hungary Finland and the provisional Indian government attended, though no Mussolini government representative was present.
Treasury Washington reports for November 12 receipts 103,720,569.16 expenditures 314,491,060.08 net balance 17,258,046.41 total debt 164,624,192,470.25 with an increase over the previous day of 73,233,660.00. The figures reflect daily federal cash flow and borrowing status.
Telegram from the War Department confirms the death of Sgt. Price, a Corry man serving in transport duties over dangerous routes in the Middle East. He died after illness and the body was not known until transmission delays. Survived by wife, two daughters, his mother, four sisters, and two brothers, with many relatives in Corry and nearby towns.
Corry hospital faces anxiety as Charlee Lindberg 71 of AD 4 develops the first tetanus case in years. The well known farmer sustained a finger injury from a sliver on a farm job weeks ago. Serum treatment began Saturday and continued over the weekend with Dr. Graham attending. by noon today condition remained critical and unrelieved.
Y Club leaders convene at the Ritz Restaurant to discuss the year ahead and Windredth anniversary observances for the Young Men's Christian Association along with the Pennsylvania M C A State gathering. The meeting will adjourn before eight o'clock due to other events.
The Corry Stare Liquor Control Board store opened rationing registration with extra help to assist shoppers. Aims to distribute whiskey under the new plan as shelves stock and rules set for the first sales. Patrons present federal relief books and identification during the initial rush to obtain a fifth and a pint per purchase.
British troops improved positions in central and northern Leros, inflicting German casualties and capturing prisoners. A Middle East dispatch notes continued air attacks on the island, with long-range fighter sweeps and bomber raids. Explosions and fires hit Gina Bay Alimda Bay and Cape Fantell, and a Reinkel 111 was destroyed.
Metha omen and Bessie Sutton of 262 North Zener street faced morals charges before Alderman Gardot. They pleaded guilty and were each placed under $1,000 bond as they awaited Erie court. The case stemmed from a mistrial and the prosecution's support from Smith's wife, with the Tonstable Potter involved.
A Berlin report says Nazi forces have launched a new drive on the Dalmatian coast following seizure of Adriatic islands Cherso Veglia and Lussino. The dispatch notes the advance surrounding coastal towns and the strategic Flume naval base as German units push inland and secure positions in the area.
U S bombers dropped 223 tons of explosives on Madang and Alexishafen in a coordinated strike to end Japanese strafing of Allied troops in the Markham and Ramu valleys. Ground forces reported strong air action, with several enemy aircraft shot down or destroyed on the harbor and air fields. Allied commander MacArthur cited progress as Marines hold a beachhead at Empress Augusta Bay.
American Distilling Company, the largest independent distiller, will sell its entire inventory of 245000 barrels of whisky to common stockholders at cost. The move withdraws the firm from the commercial whiskey business for the duration. The stock includes bourbon and rye up to four years old with a book value around 8 million dollars.
A car collision near Youk Spins Pennsylvania killed one soldier and injured six others, three seriously. Privates Ralph Shatzler and Francis Altland among those hurt. they were taken to Carlisle Barracks and Gettysburg Hospital, with one teen in critical condition.
Three local dairy plants show only a slight downturn in production while supply remains near normal at Model Baby and related plants. Cambridge Springs and other facilities hint at price and transportation pressures, with some producers delaying price changes and awaiting PA mill commission rulings.
Allied air attacks on Sofia disrupt rail traffic and threaten Balkan supply lines. German and Italian actions anchor a broad, escalating fight across Greece, the western Balkans, and Italy as both sides brace for a major strike.
Italian fronts report Premier Badoglio will resign as Rome falls and King Vittorio Emanuele appears poised to abdicate. Dr Leopoldo Piccardi declared the monarch’s end near as he refused to join a technics cabinet and said he would not stay in offices once Allies advance.
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