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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1942
Page
1
A Wyocounty farmer, identified as Mr. P Y Nor, faces removal actions amid official notices. The event prompts county officials to review agrarian services and dispute procedures, with community members weighing potential impacts on local farming operations and service deliveries.
President reviews a nationwide sweep of private war plants and military bases, reporting arsenals operating at high efficiency and near production goals. He hints at returning for another tour through Central and Southern regions next spring to inspect contributions to the war effort.
Cleveland reports the government should seize rail operations immediately to avert a breakdown in the nation’s transport system. Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen President Whitney argues a quicker takeover benefits the country and warns of shortages in motive power and rolling stock if rail carriers are extended. He notes rising war production and idle cars moved empty, stressing carriers face urgent capacity issues.
The Court of Tax Revision and Appeal orders a recheck of city property assessments in First and Second Wards after complaints. City Engineer Don D Williams leads the book work with five board members coordinating, aiming to complete the wards by Saturday and allow final council review and owner comments.
Corry Public Schools organize house to house canvass to collect scrap for the war effort. School chairmen in each building set plans for an intensive collection next Tuesday and Wednesday. Leaders include Nellie Titus and Harold G Wolfe in Senior and Junior High, plus Mrs Mary Jourdet and others in elementary and feeder schools.
Dr. Merle Amy of Trent Archis W Thompson Fost Veterans of Foreign Wars directs Smokes Fund check distribution to Corry area servicemen. About 445 local young men are in the armed forces, nearing the 471 total from World War I. Three current-war casualties compare to 28 in 1917 18. Checks mailed to 354 of the 445. 91 remain to receive addresses. Citizens asked to supply addresses for mailing and records.
London dispatch reports MacKenzie warning that Europe’s enslaved nations rush toward violent upheaval as oppression provokes vengeance unless the Allies preserve unity. He cites risks of new governments and chaos, urging close Britain France and America cooperation under Anthony Biden’s steady policy.
General MacArthur's headquarters said Japanese forces retreated deeper into New Guinea's Owen Stanley mountains as Australian troops closed in on Menari, while Allied air power struck Salamaub Buna and the Wairopi bridge over the Kulmasi river. The bridge destruction aimed to disrupt Japanese supply lines along the Kumasi river bottleneck.
In Capetown on October 2 British and South African warships and planes intercepted two Vichy French ships that fled Madagascar during the invasion. The Meridian Gal lent was escorted to a South African port, while the Adrien Pierre was scuttled. the latter had been the Greek Yiannis and was seized in a Madagascar port.
Werdell Willkie landed in Chungking after a five day trip from Kuibyshev to receive the first organized public welcome for a U S envoy in the wartorn provisional capital. About 10 000 representatives of various groups greeted the personal emissary of President Roosevelt as thousands more lined the main thoroughfares to glimpse him while he was driven to the residence guarded by motorcycle police.
Wendell Willkie arrived in Chungking after a halt en route via Soviet Russia. Military secrecy remained tight as he praised Chinese leadership and the Generalissimo, while officials warned against exposing him to danger from Japan.
Police rounded up vehicles on the second day of the city wide ban tagging 24 autos during a Thursday sweep. Fines of one dollar apply for voluntary appearances and five dollars for warrants tested, as officials announce the enforcement plan.
RAF resumes heavy raids on Germany after poor weather. A bomber force struck Flensburg, targeting Nazi submarine production as German reports claim 23 British planes were shot down. Seventeen RAF aircraft reported lost, with attacks extending along the Holland coast and northern Germany amid disputed military impact.
War Production Board ordered the entire output of the nation’s distilleries diverted into industrial alcohol for wartime use after October 8. Reports from Cairo and London note Allied air actions near Pyttus and the ongoing North Africa battle as Montgomery prepares the next phase. Washington also moves inflation control to a Senate conference, while Britain’s Hurricane fighter is joined by the Typhoon, touted as superior to the Spitfire, and Moscow reports German losses at Stalingrad reaching 75 percent of their force.
A House military affairs sub committee directed an investigation into charges by Rep. Charles J. Faddis that labor unions charged job applicants at the Keystone Ordnance Plant in Meadville Pennsylvania. Chairman Thomason was urged to have the committee chief investigator H Ralph Burton report findings.
Soviet dispatches describe intense fighting on day 39 of the Battle of Stalingrad. German forces allegedly captured outer suburbs while Soviet claims say gains were limited and tanks were lost. Stalin urged endurance as four battle zones in the city remained contested amid fresh German divisions entering the fight.
The Pennsylvania State Education Association urged the U.S. Senate to consider anti inflation legislation and grant broader tire and gasoline rations for teachers. In letters to Senator James J. Davis, executive secretary Harvey E. Gayman argued current conditions hurt educators and called for salary protections and adjustments if wage stabilization proceeds. He noted evacuee teachers in Japan with higher federal salaries and questioned parity with local teachers.
Navy reports two large seaplane tenders and a large cargo passenger ship sunk in Aleutian Island raids. Additional Japanese vessels include four cargo ships sunk or damaged, plus a damaged tanker. Total submarine losses reach 74 sunk 19 probably sunk and 23 damaged across operations.
Campaign for the airport improvements reports growing support from city officials and two local groups. The Corry Flight Squadron of the City Air Patrol and the Ki nnis Club endorse the project after meetings. An organization drive targets factories and unions to secure broad backing. A committee spearheads soliciting business and professional leaders for fundraising and canvassing.
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