21 Nov 1944
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1944
Page
1
Tokyo reports heavy bombing of Kyushu cities with Gen. Arnold promising further details as information emerges. Claims note 14 heavy bombers shot down and 8 damaged, reflecting wartime air action and ongoing military updates from the front.
Washington reports heavy B 29 bombardment of Kyushu, Japan, with two waves targeting Omura and docking facilities at Nan Wing and Shang. The air battle over western Kyushu yielded reported enemy losses, while weather and fighter interception limited full details.
Memphis trains collision on Faraway bridge leaves several passengers injured as Rock Island bound for Hot Springs Missouri Bullet train reported. Berlin posters reading Down With Hitler cause immediate removal by police. U S wage inquiry eyed before Chicago convening as Little Steel formula stands for now. Chandler calls for presidential inquiry into Pearl Harbor tragedy to supplement Senate probe. Allied air war claims include 1,190 American bombers destroying 52 German planes and targeting synthetic oil plants.
Reconstruction of the Erie Railroad double track through the city is planned for early spring. The work will extend from Towell's Station west of Corry to Columbus with heavy rails, and crossings at Pennsylvania Avenue will be leveled for safer traffic. Rails and materials are to be delivered to Erie in January, with work starting in spring.
An event in Pittsburgh involved Robert Cleve Ikin of East Smethport. McKenn Cone and Thong Oppvaring faced charges for causing a disturbance and failing to flee the scene. Cleveland was charged with failure to report a base period statement of the wages. Work home at the shop noted.
London dispatch reports Red Army forces tightening around northern escape routes from Miskolc Hungary as German forces face a large Russian winter offensive to the north. Soviet units reach outskirts of Eger and Diosyor while rail and road links near Mis kol e are threatened. Berlin says Baltic front battles around Liepaja and Jelgava disrupt German positions with fierce fighting near Priekule.
Corry reports a Sixth War Loan starting total of 54181.25 with 49000 in November 1 sales and 5400 added on the campaign’s first day. The city notes campaign progress and urges unity among local groups as the drive proceeds toward the 1,100,000 goal.
General MacArthur reports Leyte ground fighting hindered by a typhoon as Manila recovers from a fourth major American air raid this month. The 32nd Division advances near Limon despite enemy efforts to break the road block, while air and sea operations strike Japanese communications and supply lines near Ormoc.
Washington November 2 Donald M Nelson designated personal representative of President Roosevelt with cabinet rank. He will occupy offices in the White House as WPB chairman leaves for a second mission to Chungking to set up a Chinese war production board.
Washington sources report plans for a Roosevelt Churchill Stalin meeting face delays. Uncertainty grows over the schedule of postwar conferences and a possible UN gathering on the Dumbarton Oaks plan next spring. Leaders express desire for a big three conference, but winter fighting and war-length considerations push events into 1945. Churchill tells Parliament it is high time for leaders to meet again.
Allied armies on the western front report capturing 91,989 German prisoners since D Day, equating to about 69 divisions. The breakdown shows First Army 200,180, Third Army 107,400, Seventh Army 30,916, Ninth Army 64,670, French First 67,984, British Second 94,14, Canadian First 85,132.
City Council heard about the developments in the police department after Officer Ross Mead turned in his equipment and resignation after 17 years of service. Mayor Hepler said Mead appeared to resign in writing. Chief Flanigan was out of town and would not be back until Wednesday. A substitute officer was named. The matter may get more attention at the next meeting, which also covers the budget. Citizens raised a smoke nuisance complaint against Hotel Corry, and hunting signs on Mat Street were discussed.
Washington on November 21 reports 10 more naval losses, bringing total wartime ships lost to 298. The vessels were not from the October Philippines battles. Losses include destroyer escorts Shelton and PT boats 320 362 and 371, mine sweeper MS 70, destroyer Abner Read, Eversole, Sonoma tug, and landing craft 1085.
A special session was set for Monday to review the 1940 budget as council faces revenue gaps and a time crunch. Finance officials report departments submitted estimates and aim to keep total outlay under a tightened line, with potential reductions across departments to avoid tax hikes. A final draft is due December 4 after which public input applies. Taxable values are detailed by ward and property type, outlining shifts in assessments and the sewage disposal fund plans, with building values itemized.
Washington awaits rapid moves on stabilizing costs after a string of price increases. Price Administrator Chester Bowles planned a news conference to defend the Little Steel wage formula postwar and reassure workers that living costs will not outpace pay.
A London report, with military comment, describes Allied forces pressing the Aled offensive across the German front. The German defenders are said to be under strain as Allied advances threaten a broad retreat along the line.
Widespread interest surrounds a petition circulated yesterday and today urging the City Council to retain police services led by Officer Ross Mead. Merchants and others reported signing as rumors spread of continued tension over Mead’s assignment and handling of parking violations. The council meeting touched on the matter with mixed signals as local groups weigh Mead’s action and department concerns.
Allied forces press the offensive across multiple fronts as French armor push along the Rhine toward Mulhouse and Colmar, while American and British units advance toward Cologne. German defenses hold with tank counterattacks and reinforcements, with Saarbrucken and Aachen fronts seeing strong activity.
Philadelphia Navy yards experienced a blast in a repair warship that killed John Deistelbaum, 26, and injured nine others including Acadia Velox Cuevas, 27. Three Navy men were hurt, two seriously, as civilian workers filled the yards before dawn.
Denver reports a severely ill boy in hospital with medical staff stating critical condition and ongoing evaluation. Doctor Gati Savery notes uncertain prognosis while earlier treatment details are unclear.
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