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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1944
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR mentions Corry Nate Clay and Banta with scores or references to a game or event. Details are unclear but implies a local or school contest with names and a point tally. Further readable content needed to produce a precise summary.
Allied dispatches report Russian forces pushing west across eastern Slovakia capturing more than six communities and forcing Germans back from the Tisza River's right bank. In Hungary a new Soviet offensive near the Danube advances toward a coal region as Budapest remains 100 miles away. Moscow notes key gains near Vysni Bystrnik and towns along the Slovak border.
About thirty chickenpox cases in the city at the present site, with more likely uncounted due to ongoing quarantines. The outbreak centers in families with children at Wairvlew school, spreading to other areas. Latest reports list Incy Lee Piedritto, Donald Camper, Aligeler, Daisy May Kinney, Jess M Harlowe among those affected, including a five month old infant. None are severely ill, though some families show up to three cases.
Philadelphia Nov 29 The soldier vote tabulation today gave President Roosevelt a civilian plus soldier majority of 89,879 in Pennsylvania and secured the Democratic statewide ticket. Myers led Davis by 23,942 in combined votes, with Jones ahead of Hughes by 13,042 after soldier tallies from 50 counties. Allegheny, the largest county to report its soldier count, swung Democratic.
Two thousand bombers and about one thousand American fighters pounded rail and air targets in northwestern Germany led by a massive refinery at Misburg and railyards at Hamm. The raid was flown by the Eighth and Ninth Air Forces with escort from Mustangs Thunderbolts and Lightnings.
Associated Press reports that American bombers were over Tokyo today at 11 30 am EW as recorded by the Federal Communications Commission. The Tokyo broadcast noted a minor enemy formation penetrated the area before noon and Japanese interceptors offered a hot reception.
London reports Prime Minister Churchill addressing Parliament warns the fight against Germany could extend beyond his earlier projection of an early summer end. He notes updated plans to reinforce UK forces and confirms the port of Antwerp is opened and receiving convoys, boosting Allied sea access for northern British and American armies.
New York area plants in the six states forming the New York milkshed foresee November milk deliveries returning a record total of 4.99 per hundredweight. Dr. C. J Blanford and NY metropolitan milk marketing board estimate a combined price of 3.40 plus 0.80 in feed payments, yielding the highest return ever paid to producers for 35 percent butterfat. The projection, based on 370 million pounds of production, would total about 12.913 million dollars, with added butterfat and WHA feed supplements pushing the final share higher.
American destroyers risked mined Leyte waters as raids and counter actions by Japanese forces raged around Ormoc and Leyte Gulf. MacArthur noted some casualties while ships and transports pressed the campaign, with rain and overcast shielding operations and torpedo planes and dive bombers attacking shipping.
Mrs. Evan Zenner reports her husband, father of several children, has been missing for over a week. He left his name November 22 to report for work at Corry Baking Company but has not been seen since. A rumor said he was seen later that day at an East Main street hotel discussing death by his own actions. Police pursue inquiry. local department believes he may have gone to the county seat. No signs of violence found.
Burmese fronts report Japanese retreat toward Baekok and northern Burma as Chinese forces close on the old Burma road. Advances by Lt Gen Daniel Sullins chieved by bypassing Bhiliwo to drive south, while Japanese defenses yield under pressure as Patton and Miles push from Soarbruck and Strasbourg in a broader withdrawal.
Allied reports say the Ninth Army held an intact bridge over the Inde river at Altdorf south of Juich as German resistance near Hurtgen and Cologne collapsed. American forces pressed along 25 miles east of Aachen toward the Saar basin while aircraft bombed German positions in the area.
The Sixth War Loan drive in Corry faces tough times as big buyers from industry show little capacity for large purchases. Through noon today War Finance Committee reports 9700 raised in 84 hours, total now 75758.50, just over the quarter quota of 1,100,000. Officials blame December taxes and recent plant cutbacks under renegotiation as key factors, predicting small buyers must carry much of the load. The corporation division notes declines from former big purchasers and warns success hinges on widespread participation.
Local draft officials review group 30 38 as they count on registrants aged 18 to 38 for wartime service. Union City board continues its routine work while about two dozen local cases are analyzed for essential war effort duties. An orderly despatch at the offices in Union City awaits further details, with the service call for the next group pending yesterday’s order and tomorrow’s updates.
US Seventh Division spearhead on Palux river front near Ormoc faces fresh Japanese night attacks. In Brussels a nationwide protest against Premier Pierlat's government gains little reaction though demonstrators mass in capital. Chunguing reports a grave Chinese war situation but believes Japan cannot take Chongqing. In Rim, Eighth Army advances into Po valley facing heavy resistance near Faenza as Fifth Army makes progress north of Modigliana. In London, Allied tanks penetrate German front along the Roer river driving toward Cologne after five towns fall.
The Washington Dostal, a licensed cafe on Center Street, has been sold by Nick Pappas to Chris Dallas, formerly of Theusville. The transfer awaits liquor license approval by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board in Harrisburg. Pappas plans retirement and new business ventures.
Treasury status for November 27 shows receipts 140403.76 and expenditures 637 AG2.04 with a balance of 2407.92, total debt at 214,470,627. June increase over prior period is noted. The report cites minor variances and reconciling items amid the period.
Corry railroaders report a developing slowdown on the local division of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Freight volume has shifted from main lines, with ore traffic reduced and crews laid off as the season ends. Managers expect furloughs, fewer locomotives in service, and a possible drop to about one million tons daily in both directions.
Pennsylvania farm leaders meet with War Food administration officials in Harrisburg to outline 1945 agricultural goals. Committees chaired by Mendenhall, Miller, awards, Reinhold, Smith, Gaseiger, and Shue plan productive capacity, crops, dairy, meat, vegetables, and supplies. Newman warns fertilizer could tighten. states to stock next summer's needs in December and January.
Pravda reports the Polish government in exile has become a hostile force jeopardizing future negotiations with the Allies. It notes Mikolajenyk’s withdrawal as premier undermining rapprochement, hints at Pyasatt party members potentially joining Lublin, and suggests the Liberation Committee may continue governing Poland with or without him.
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