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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1942

Page

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Automobile Crash Report Fumbled Text

Fragmented OCR describes a car loss of control on a road, causing a collision and steering loss. The message is unclear but references a vehicle strike and an exit from the roadway with injuries implied.

Allies Drive Wedge Between Tunis And Bizerte

The CORRY EVENING JOURNAL reports Britain's strategic push in North Africa, noting Allied forces pressing toward Tunis and Bizerte as they widen a wartime wedge. It also covers the Boston coconut grove nightclub fire, detailing 477 deaths, 200 injured, and the chaotic panic, with official investigations launched.

Churchill Alploe Tui Uritine Turin Pru Malus Frontier Shivehi Alut Turki RAF Corry Evening Journal Russia Tunis Bizerte

Belgians siege and Allied raid amid war fears

Fragmented wartime report notes Belgian city raids and Allied air activity as German-Italian forces threaten borders. Estimates claim up to 190000 people affected, with Italy promising renewed operations. Prime Minister vows war will be carried to Italy if required amid Balkan pressures and Allied movements.

Wartime policy shakeup and labor wage rules triaged

Bulletin summaries from Washington and Harrisburg report four House subcommittees stripping new wartime powers from President Roosevelt in immigration matters. Pennsylvania orders immediate checks on public buildings to enforce conformity with state rules after a Boston nightclub incident. Berlin says a German submarine rammed and captured a British undersea craft. U S merchant losses in the western Atlantic totaled 543 ships through December 1, 1941. London notes Belgium tuberculosis surge with nearly 14,000 more cases in four months. Byrnes lifts farm labor pay limits to 2400 dollars a year and preserves wage floors unless the Agriculture Secretary approves exceptions.

London Belgium

Saboteur Aide Is Acquitted

Federal Judge John W. Clancy directed a trial jury to acquit Helmut Leiner a 33 year old Astoria gardener of treason aiding two Nazi saboteurs Werner Thiel and Edward Jobin Kerling who landed in the United States last June and were tried by a military commission in Washington Prosecutors prepared to order internment for the duration of the war and officials said confinement would continue for the war.

Associated Pres New York John W. Clancy Helmut Leiner Astoria Leiner Werner Thiel Edward Jobin Kerling Washington The Kerling Shr District of Columbia Biddle Seldl Biddle Verdick Lether

Treasury report shows Nov 27 treasury position and debt

The Treasury reports receipts of 13 911 807 05 dollars and expenditures of 115 035 746 84 dollars for November 27. The balance is 2 814 260 185 83 dollars and total debt stands at 99 446 005 450 93 dollars. The increase over the previous day is 200 340 080 48 dollars.

Treasury Washington The

New German Lines Broken in Don Area

Soviet shock troops wrested a Don river stronghold from Germans and pushed westward on the Stalingrad front under clearing skies. The Russian drive, the greatest in 17 months, seized towns, stores of Axis supplies, and forced German casualties. Central front advances yielded several inhabited communities and captures, while the Caucasus saw limited German gains.

Moscow Don River Stalingrad The Don Red Nalchik

Fourteen Feared Trapped In West Kentucky Mine

Providence Kentucky November 30 fourteen men were feared trapped after an explosion at Mine No 10 of the West Kentucky Coal Company near Wheatcroft Webster County reports say one man emerged from the entrance to warn officials that others were still inside with little chance of escape the situation was being tracked via a single telephone line.

SeacIaeu Fy Providence West Kentucky Coal CompAny Wheatcroft Eren Webster County Milners

Saturday Night Drill Surprises Corry Residents

A Saturday night blackout test last week in Corry caused surprise and traffic congestion as residents hurried to extinguish lights. Walter L. Scott, chief air raid warden, reported 23 violations during a 30 minute test from 4:50 to 10:20 pm. Central headquarters logged 20 violations of a minor nature as wardens, police, and firemen manned posts. Three incidents of incendiary and explosive bombs were reported across several streets. The city plans legal action for violations with potential fines, while a local committee will assess further prosecutions.

Corry Walter HL Scott Iastely Busiess Downs-Town Aveilade Tocal Scott Tere Eivilian Defense Organization Wright Band West Frederick West Wayne Northwest West Pleasant State Council of Defense Third Air Command Baltimore

Lock Haven Man Killed as Truck Overturns in Ravine

Kelley Gensib, 47, of Lock Haven, died when a small moving truck overturned in a ravine along Route 1d near Williamsport. His wife was seriously injured in the crash reported yesterday.

Williamsport Kelley Gensib Lock Haven

Allied forces breach Japanese line at Gong New Guinea beach

Allied troops reportedly captured a beach 900 yards east of Gong and cut a 10 mile coastal defense. U S Fortresses reportedly bombed Japanese sea reinforcements while Australian jungle fighters and Blunts overran defenses near Gana and advanced toward Sanghandd. Fortress planes hit two destroyers with 500 pound bombs, sending one to the bottom and forcing another to retreat. continuous pressure persisted as U S and Australian forces pressed inland.

Associated Press Gong New Guinea U. S Ameresti

Cabinet Shifts May Trigger Criticism Amid Roosevelt Plan

Associated Press reports president Roosevelt may reshuffle his cabinet by naming Harold L. Ickes labor secretary with broadened powers, and appointing Paul V. McNutt interior secretary and Frances Perkins to federal security post. Republicans and some Democrats ready to debate cabinet roles and past actions in war policy. Senate likely to review any confirmations.

Associated Presa Washington Presi Roosevelt Harold L. Teles Teles Paul V. Menitt Interior Frances Periins Dvanlage Remib- Weans Navy Brank Knox Republica Senate

Hear Protests On Valuations Court Of Tax Appeal

City Council sits as Court of Tax Revision at the State Municipal building to hear protests on the triennial assessments for 1943 1944 and 1945. Sessions run 7 to 10 tonight and Tuesday with morning afternoon and evening hearings. Council aims to finalize total 1945 assessment and push ahead with the next year budget and draft appropriation bill for initial approval at the regular municipal commission meeting Monday.

Sounellign Municipal Commission

Ten Killed In Sioux City Plane Crash

In Sioux City, an Army plane crash half a mile southwest of the city killed 30 Navy men today. Capt Fred Shick said all 19 aboard were dead when found after the routine flight. A guard was posted and civilians were kept back as officials prepared to notify next of kin.

Associated Proxs Boston Cocoanut Grove J. R. Clafin Stanley P Tomsevensk Clafin Hie William J. Mahoney Boston Committee On Public Safety Red Cross Washington Federal Bureau of Investigation New York East River Chicago San Francisco John F. McDonough Timoty Leary Sioux City Associated Press Navy Fred Shick Shere Shick Tetr

Republicans Map Tax Cuts in 1943 Pennsylvania Session

Republican leaders in Harrisburg plan a tax reduction agenda for the 1943 General Assembly opening January. State Chairman M Harvey Taylor invited GOP senators to a caucus, with House members to meet later. They aim to streamline committees for speedy bill consideration and back Senator Charles H. Zaly for president pro tempore and Senator Weldon Hayburn for floor leader. Governor-elect Edward Martin has not yet outlined his guiding program for the January 19 inauguration due to the war. The Saturday caucus will follow a veterans’ tribute by Dr. George Woodward.

Associated Eres Harrisburg General Assembly M Harvey ‘Taylor GOP Nore Saturiday House of Representatives Assembly Nesta Edward Martin George Woodward Philadelphia Charles H. Zaly Somerset Upbft Weldon Hayburn Delaware

Gasoline Rationing Sparks Shortage Fears in City

City motorists face severe limits as gasoline dealers anticipate new rationing rules to take effect tonight. Tanks are being filled in preparation for the measure, with supplies restricted to three gallons per vehicle and further limits possible as the policy begins.

Rald Nlali

Committees Handle Defense Worker Ration Book Issuance

Defense workers at Asm Supply Corry Jamestoyn Alaymend Maiufacturing and Alay Platts will receive supplemental rationing allowance books through their plant transportation committees. Issuance starts now. workers must register state and federal numbers. Gasoline dealers must inventory as of midnight tonight and books requiring more time will delay other business for two days.

Asm Supply Corry-Jamestoyn Alay—mend Maiufacturing Alay Platts Defense Transportation Witto-Stanty Hvaneeie Mall Mitorists

Resistance Ends On Reunion Today

The French governor Aubert ordered ceasefire after a two hour ultimatum as Allied forces captured Reunion. Vichy radio reported surrender at 845 am. British imperial troops, mainly South Africans, reportedly landed and seized Saint Denis amid ongoing resistance on the Indian Ocean island last standing under Vichy control.

London Reusina Aubert Vichy Reunion Indian Ocean

Battle for Tunis Shifts as Allied Push Rises at Dijidoidte

Allied and Axis forces clash around Tunis after securing the Dijodoidte rail junction, with British American troops poised for a climactic assault on the capital. Reports say heavy bombers strike Tripoli Tunis and Bizerte, while Axis defenses tighten along the Tunis-Bizerte corridor and Rommel reinforces positions at El Aghelle.

North Africa Tunis Dijodoidte Horthiwest Tinia Djedetda Ftent Washington Alles Piista Bizerte Vichy Braanfast Ihalian Avis Tuntisia Col- Lens Jean Mand Biserte Diedeida Pals Ineavy Fulitine Sausse Henri Tripati Blaerre Libya Sir Bornap L. Montgomery Sth Erwin Rommel Naw el Aghelle

Holiday Savings Distribution At Citizens Bank

One thousand one hundred fish members will share in a Christmas savings distribution at Citizens Bank. The bank will place the funds into accounts today, with thousands of dollars distributed among eligible savers.

Citizang Wattonn Bank Citizens Banke Usleyear

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