16 Nov 1943
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1943
Page
1
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Reports describe Fifth Army under pressure as Red forces threaten to break the German center. Berlin radio hints at internal French political strains linked to Petain amid rumors of illnesses and postponed speeches. Dispatches note Petain possibly suffered a stroke or attack and that German broadcasts avoid definitive statements, citing insincerity of inner French politics and partisan actions.
Cairo dispatch reports Gen Georges Catroux arriving with full powers to settle Lebanon's sovereignty dispute amid Lebanese officials jailed after an attempt to change the republic's system. De Gaulle bears responsibility for French action, while Arab leader Ibn Saud urges Churchill and Roosevelt to secure Lebanese officials' release. A separate item notes nine year old William Trowbridge dies from internal injuries after sledding accident in Grove City.
London reports expect decisive moves in Europe in 1944 aimed at a final victory drive and postwar partnership among the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union. Washington and Vichy hint at a Roosevelt Stalin Churchill summit after a productive Moscow foreign ministers conference that spurred talk of a heads‑of‑state meeting.
The National Bank of Corry announced the Christmas Savings Club will close two weeks from tomorrow on November 24. final deposits by members will be due and checks mailed. This year the club has over five hundred members with checks totaling about $30,000 to be issued, likely aiding Christmas purchases though much may be saved or invested.
Port Benning Ga announces Pvt Harold F Lines son of Mr and Mrs Paty Lines of Corry completed his fifth and qualifying parachute jump Friday night. The four week training included 250 foot tower jumps and learning safe landing technique. He earns the Wings and Boots of the Paratrooper as the Fort Benning school trains Army parachutists worldwide. In the past six months injuries in training have fallen due to improved instruction.
Allied headquarters in Algiers reported British and American units clashing along the Fifth Army front north of Venafro and near Atessa with new hill gains. Montgomery’s forces seized high ground east of the Adriatic as Eighth Army patrols probed the Sangro river. Weather hindered operations, air activity limited, two Allied planes lost.
Draft from Corry reports very light turnout for liquor registrations yesterday with only seven buyers, about one third of expected. Officials cite weather and flexible timing as reasons, noting registrations may proceed indefinitely during rationing and at any time until further notice.
A terse health warning notes liquor buyings causing light lockjaw and death in a brief item. Meanwhile railway operations report only one escape route open at Gomel as tensions rise across the front. German border is 275 miles from Nevel as Reds push toward invade Germany Berlin. lines denied in eight sectors.
Russian forces moved west of Gomel and Zhitomir in a major offensive to isolate German units and reach East Prussia. Demekhi and nearby lines put 320 miles from Prussia, while operations extended toward Smolensk and Rechitsa as Berlin warned of a vast Russian advance. The campaign aimed to sever German center from south forces, with 90 miles still to the German lines near the Dnieper marshes and the impending freeze of Peipet marshes in about a month.
Emory Messinger of Columbus and a hunting party tagged a 221 pound black bear in Bull Hill south of Sheffield on opening day. The party drove from Columbus Monday, planned a short trip, and included Thomas Messinger, Thomas Jr, Raymond Bates, Emmett Huntley, Harris Walrus, and colleagues from Columbus.
Allied bombers have sunk or damaged more than one Japanese ship per day since the northern Solomons offensive began. October 12 raids near Rabaul and Kavieng, New Ireland, destroyed several destroyers and damaged cruisers, with reports of multiple ships sunk or damaged including destroyers and a corvette. A 1000 ton bomb from a Catalina hit a Japanese cruiser near Rabaul, exploding inside the vessel after a night patrol.
The second council meeting for the font will occur this evening after Monday’s session was postponed by the Army film premiere at the Rex theatre. Acting Clerk Don Williams reported no pending matters of special importance to be dropped at the session. Additionally a separate dispatch notes the Duke of Gloucester will become governor general of Australia next July, succeeding Lord Gowrie.
A massive explosion at the Novel Mine Depot in Yor id town injured about 30 people and killed six. The blast occurred early Friday, shaking houses in Neetulls, Portsmouth and Newport. Captain RD Kirkpwigk, USN, reported extensive damage and said the rescue operation followed quickly with workers ordered to evacuate. The cause remains under investigation as authorities assess the scene and casualty figures.
Nov 16 teletypes say Allied forces raided Hong Kong last night. Japanese claims minimal damage and no loss of life. Reports from Istanbul and Bern note German protests over Balkan anti aircraft defenses and executions of prisoners near Domodossu. Tito's forces acknowledge pressure in Yugoslavia as Yugoslav Liberation Army reports. Atlantic stage outlines UNRRA fund aims. proposed 2.5 billion dollars to aid up to 50 million destitute in Europe, with Russia and China figures pending.
U S heavy bombers hit Norway in a second attack as part of a renewed Allied air offensive. The raids targeted bases and ports while German defenses and naval vessels in Norwegian fjords were noted. Prior July strikes hit U boat bases and Trondheim area as Allied operations continued amid European war.
Five U S Senators plan a probe driven push to release spirits from government warehouses ahead of Christmas. They allege a nationwide conspiracy affecting liquor prices and warns of reduced supplies and higher costs, citing past withdrawals of bonded whisky and potential illegal sales channels.
Hull will become the first cabinet member to speak before a joint session of Congress since his return from Europe. The secretary’s remarks touch on wartime policy and the Allied plan for postwar arrangements.
Pay Nov 16 report describes a widespread hunt after Malcolm Gittins a 34 year old truck driver was shot in the abdomen near a White Hill camp area. Police say over a thousand hunters are being checked as witnesses James Frappa Cognopolis Hagerty and others describe a man seen earlier. Gittins and two friends reportedly hunted together in prior years and planned to build a new home with his wife Sheila.
In Washington on November 16 Associated Press reports House leaders threaten to attack the Office of Price Administration if President Roosevelt does not drop demands to fund subsidy at retail price levels. Rep. Finis Steagall says the House may move to extend the Commodity Credit Corporation and ban consumer subsidy payments after this year. He notes foes aim to end OPA authority by year end.
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