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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1942
Page
1
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Reported selection of Wilamer W. Waterhouse for the finance director role follows the resignation of Stanley Nichols from the municipal commission effective November 1. Council members discuss potential reorganization and possible appointment timing with other names mentioned, while the safety department vacancy and broader department allocations are debated.
The first morning air raid drill ran 30 minutes from 10 20 to 10 50 with minor violations and few patrols on street duty. Volunteers and wardens performed mostly well. traffic halted only at necessary points. Officials said the test aimed to uncover system gaps and improve school defense planning ahead of a predicted night blackout test later this month.
The Corry Rationing Board announced ration books will be issued in Concord and nearby townships after a three day registration period. Registration boosted totals at Senior and Junior High, with about 2,400 books expected to be issued, while at least 3,000 were anticipated statewide. Gasoline rationing begins December 1, and forms will be available at schools and the board offices for those unable to register last week.
Reports from Moscow describe frigid winds as the Red Army stalls German offensives at Stalingrad and Leningrad while counterattacks recapture a German-occupied area on the Volkhov front. The Soviet communique notes renewed fighting near the Caucasus and north toward a northern front.
Beverly Hills officials widen search for Barbara Bennett the former film actress missing since last Friday after planning to attend a party at a friend’s home. Husband Randall Bennett says she has been despondent since custody ruling separated her from her five children.
Harrisburg Nov 16 Annelated Press reports Governor Edward Martin says he will not seek emergency powers to suspend state laws for the war program. He doubts any laws would be interfered with and rejects extraordinary executive powers. The legislature previously denied James authority to alter laws, while James argues for wartime authority. Martin plans a brief, war-focused inaugural with fewer ceremonies as the 1943 assembly sessions proceed.
Altoona report confirms John P. Hogan 40 of Edgewood died in Altoona hospital after an explosion aboard a westbound Pennsylvania Railroad freight at Cresson. Engineer A. H. Schroschel of Pittsburgh and 46 year old Joseph Ward, Altoona, were fatally injured. Edgar E. Baird, 60, Altoona conductor, remained in serious condition with head and leg injuries after being ejected from the cabin car.
Nine Navy men died when a Navy patrol bomber crashed in the Atlantic near Banana River station. Four officers among the dead include Lieut Glen D. Shroed, Ensyn Charles W. Hanna, Ensign James Higgs, and Ensign Howard Sage. Three men survived with injuries or shock, including Vernon Cooper, James Dodson, and Lawrence Nash.
The War Labor Board and the Pennsylvania revenue chief ruled that Governor James must certify the need to correct inequities before implementing a 15 percent wage increase for state county and municipal workers. The decision Applies Roosevelt October wage freeze directive to local and state pay plans.
Greensburg police report Paul Hechichst a 56 year old father found dead after a robbery at Rosyls Inn. The assailant took 40 dollars. Rechichar a local resident is named as proprietor. Dr. McMurray noted a skull fracture and planned autopsy. the incident occurred on a Saturday night near Smithton with subpoenaes served locally.
About 6500 tires have been surrendered by Colry residents and nearby owners since the Idle Tire Purchase Plan began. Owners turn in up to five tires per car at a collection point with assistance from Railway Express Agency. Tires are shipped daily to the government warehouse in Pittsburgh for appraisal and possible warehousing or sale at appraised prices. No gasoline ration books will be issued to owners who surrender more than five tires per car.
Boston dispatch reports a deadly blaze at Amory Hall in Maverick Square East Boston. Eight men died and about forty others were hospitalized after fire spread from a restaurant stove causing extensive damage to a four story brick building. Fire Chief Samuel G Pope cited the grease fire as the origin and estimated total loss near 7,000 dollars plus 20,000 for the aerial ladder wagon wrecked by collapse.
Allied forces report Japanese and American ships clashing as jungle fronts close on Buna New Guinea. Navy notes a determined Japanese effort to recapture Guadalcanal Tulagi positions, with ongoing engagements and allied air and sea operations around Buna and nearby ships.
The Navy reported last week that U boats sank six Allied merchant vessels in the western Atlantic, leaving 68 dead or missing. Three ships were American, one British, one Norwegian, and one unidentified. The toll brings to 524 the AP tally of cargo ship losses by enemy action since December 7, 1941.
Washington November 1 report from Paul M O Leary OPA administrator in charge of rationing states the Office of Price Administration does not intend to ration used automobiles at the present time. The comment addresses widespread inquiries about possible effects on used car pricing and availability.
Allied air and ground forces hammer Rommel's retreating Afrika Korps in Libya. British and allied fighters harass the desert line from Benghazi toward El Agheila while a major raid on Benghazi harbor follows a night bombing. Casualties reach roughly 75 000 with many captives taken as Rommel’s forces rebuild around El Agheila.
London reports a German and Julian counterattack against U S troops in Kwalsit while RAF bombers strike Genoa for the second time in three nights. In Washington Senate opposition stalls anti poll tax debate. Reuters cites a revolt in western Croatia with 14 000 to 15 000 guerrillas. Turkish reports indicate Russian subs patrol the Black Sea. Munich rumor notes Mussolini being questioned by Hitler. Allied planes strike occupied Europe as de Gaulle chairs talks with Vichy in North Africa. A roller rink fire in Connellville Pennsylvania causes heavy damage.
Navy officials offered no updates on Captain Eddie Rickenbacker and six companions missing for three weeks before being rescued from a rubber life raft. Two others were found on a small island and received medical aid. Sergeant Alexander Kaczmarczyk died on the raft. The group had been missing since October 1 after a downed Army mission over the Pacific.
Tokyo says October 26 naval clash east of the Solomons sunk one battleship two carriers three cruisers and a destroyer. Washington has not confirmed the sweeping claims, with U S Navy reports indicating damage and unclear losses amid exchanges of air attacks northeast of Guadalcanal.
Axis admits moving German and Italian troops into the Tunisian protectorate as British and American forces engage them there with determination to strike at Hitler and Mussolini. Allied troops push toward Bizerte and Tunis with a large assault from eastern Algeria, while Rommel’s forces reportedly maneuver near El Agheila. The Vichy radio says Allied carrier fleet sails into the central Mediterranean, and RAF strikes hit the Tynis airfronts destroying planes and facilities.
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