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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1942
Page
1
An early report describes a man on route 1 being part of a force unit, a staged incident and a collapse during a trial. The fragmentary text records injury and a quick recovery in a chaotic scene with unclear details.
A massive mine subsidence near Pittston Pennsylvania cracked streets and buckled homes forcing evacuations. The earth sank up to two to three feet as gas and water mains ruptured and sidewalks tore apart. Officials noted old mine workings under Luzerne County town. Residents reported underground blasts shaking houses while service crews worked to stabilize damaged areas.
Fire swept the upper floors of a 50 year old hotel in Perth Amboy New Jersey driving 100 guests from their rooms in nightclothes. Three British sailors were injured in the blaze as coroner Eugene Mullen arrived to witness residents crying for help from windows and ladders were placed around the burning building. Air tests for students Harrisburg Nov 28.
Corry's 1943 municipal budget may top till years appropriations of 36,000, but increased revenues are expected to offset a large portion of this, including a proposed about ten dollars a month pay rise for all city workers. Council spent three hours in budget discussion as department heads outlined needs for 1949 with bids for public affairs, streets, safety, and property.
Seaman Orville Lincoln of the US Navy arrives in Spring Green for a fur rough visit after serving at the North African front. He helped deliver the big convoy to the army and will spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs Wallace Palmer and family.
French fleet scuttled at Toulon as German reports confirmed most ships sank or destroyed themselves rather than surrender. Explosions and smoke persisted through the night. BBC and Allied observers described a potential revival of French defiance, while some ships reportedly escaped toward North Africa.
Bulletin mentions Parliament delays on December 15 date for formal holiday Congress first since 1929. Allied forces in Australia advance toward Buna after repelling Japanese counterattacks. Churchill to broadcast Sunday at 2 PM London time. Axis forces claim a major push near Tunis Bizerte amid Allied operations. Russell Hansen, 19, dies from accidental gun discharge after hunting trip. coroner logs misfire while cleaning.
Harrisburg dispatch reports the Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday on the constitutionality of the World War I era half salary dependency payments to thousands of state and local government workers in military service. Pittsburgh challenges the law as arbitrary and confiscatory, with hundreds of thousands of dollars in monthly payments at stake amid claims the state overpaid 292 dependents.
Mead Park Assn met in the municipal building to map plans for an ice skating rink and shelter additions. The newly elected board will meet Wednesday at 5 PM to elect officers and outline the rink project. The group discussed financial statements, past-year activity, and requesting $1,000 each from city and county for park maintenance next year.
Charges of aggravated assault against eleven Aero Supply Mig employees follow a Tuesday night clash after work. Hearings set before Alderman Kiliszewski. National Labor Relations Board and War Labor Board to consider union recognition and dismissal disputes.
A South American diplomatic source reported that Premier Mussolini was gravely ill and could be incapacitated, with possible succession by Loverhmen Ukelw. The illness was described as stomach complications with heart trouble, according to unnamed officials in Montevideo, Uruguay, on November 28.
Soviet and Allied reports state Red Army forces have crossed the Don and closed in on German lines west of Stalingrad while pushing through the Babyle sector and factory areas. Advances are described despite heavy snow and German counterattacks as Axis casualties rise past 118,000.
Titusville residents confirm Lieut Wager also known as Wardie Warren A Wager of 324 North Drake Street is missing in action after a naval engagement with Japan in the Solomons. An Annapolis graduate and former Naval Academy swimming captain, he is a well known local figure who often visited relatives and friends.
Washington dispatch says a burst of opposition to gas rationing targets Leon Henderson as lawmakers debate December 1 cuts. Representative Boren warns any scandalous push could backfire, with some suggesting abolishing the OPA and handing its powers to James Bypes amid wartime economic strain.
Severe storm paralyzed streets and highways causing multiple minor accidents and numerous skidding close calls. Two pedestrians, Mable Castes 63 East Congress street and Mrs George Pelleschi 363 South Canter street, were taken to Corry hospital with fractures and other injuries after falls in icy conditions near their homes.
A military board’s investigation led to the arrest of more than 180 negro soldiers after a three hour battle involving about 800 soldiers and 100 police. Two killed and 12 wounded in the clash over a 28 block area.
British French and American forces began a large operation to drive Axis forces from the Tunisian Tunis-Bizerte zone. Allied air power supported the attack as reports from Algiers and Berlin described intensive bombardment, ground advances, and air sorties against targets in northeastern Tunisia and around major fortifications.
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