11 Oct 1944
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1944
Page
1
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U S Third Fleet launches a daring strike 200 miles south of Japan at the Ryukyus amid heavy US carrier support. The sortie destroys 89 enemy planes and damages 58 surface ships with no American surface losses. Nimitz reports carrier task forces remained post strike while supporting operations advance toward Peleliu and Morotai. Major moves include seizure of Peleliu within 24 hours and further advances toward the Philippines.
Attorneys argue for acquittal in Salinas courtroom as Frances Andrews faces murder charges in the fatal case involving her neighbor boy Say Lovett. The defense contends lack of evidence and asserts innocence amid tense proceedings in October.
Washington reports President Sergio Osmena of the Philippine government in exile has departed, signaling readiness for a quick return as General MacArthur’s troops press the promised liberation. Brig. Gen. Carlos P. Romulo says he plans to head back to the Philippines. In Rome, the German Fifth Army orders fighters to avoid lone patrols as Allied advances slow. Elsewhere, Allied air production to press on after Germany’s surrender and West African units seize Mondelle near the Burmese border amidst monsoon conditions.
Allied headquarters announce British capture of the port of Savande on Porto Edda isolating the German garrison on Corfu. Patrols active in Greece with unclear movement toward Athens. About 500 prisoners taken as mopping up around Grashdle continues. Beaufighters with Mustang escorts attack Yugoslav targets near Zagreb and Kriz. An enemy ship burned near Fiume after rocket strikes. British forces shell Albanian coast north of Corfu.
Berlin reports the evacuation of Taurage in Lithuania near East Prussia as Russian drives push north of Warsaw and south of Memel. The autumn offensive expands across East Prussia toward Allenstein and Danzig while Memel’s rim tightens. German retreats and breaches are cited amid a broad Baltic front pivot.
Washington reports War Food Administrator Marvin Jones says nation moves past the critical war production stage as this year crops may rank with 1942. Crop Reporting Board forecasts corn to be the largest ever, with up to 3 200 000 bushels, potentially exceeding 1942. Wheat production is forecast at 1 108 881 000 bushels, the largest on record despite a drop from September estimates.
Corry’s parking meters show strong revenue relative to city police expenditures and outperform many Pennsylvania peers. 1942 and 1943 totals reach $8,943 and $7,860.54, with meters yielding 60.27 dollars per meter, a rate exceeded by six larger cities.
In Media Pennsylvania on October 11 a jury weighs first degree murder charges against 22 year old Ann Mary Laughead mother of two accused of stabbing her husband Robert 28 a shipyard worker in their home August 2 Prosecutors say the murder is first degree but sentencing rests with the jury Laughead testified the act was accidental and she claims Robert taunted her as she sobbed during the trial update also reports 24 new polio cases in Pennsylvania raising total to 1227 across 63 counties with Philadelphia and Montgomery county leading new infections
Exile Polish ministry reports invitation for Polish Foreign Minister Romer to join Churchill and Stalin in Moscow talks. In a thawing aura, Stalin praises Allied collaboration and warns aggressors while stressing postwar security and coordinated planning with Britain and the United States.
Chinese cabinet spokesman cited May end figures showing East and South China armies receiving 50 anti tank guns 60 main guns and 30 000 000 rifle rounds. He noted transport difficulties and said deliveries and equipment were inadequate while attributing recent Japanese resistance to ravines and atomized supply routes.
London dispatch reports Minister of State Richard Law stating Bulgaria favors withdrawing its forces from Yugoslavia and Greece while wartime talks continue. He notes unsettled terms with the Allies and mentions France might recognize the provisional Greek government. Law cites assurances from Portugal Spain Sweden Argentina Turkey and Switzerland against extraditing war criminals and notes an inquiry about repatriating prisoners of war under limited conditions.
Rumors persist of a new Farm Security Administration district supervisor to be named within a week or two at the Erie county office in the Federal Building. Leena Alcorn has led the office since 1939, devoting time to farm administration. Local speculation points to Gra Gibson, a well known Wattshure district farmer, as a potential successor.
Chairman Earl Chevy reports Corry blood donor drive raised 5678 pints over two days. 121 pints donated yesterday and 149 on Monday, short of the 960 daily goal by 80 pints, with 17 rejections and some missed appointments. The Gerry Group remains a humane standout in the district.
A polio case in New Castle was treated at a Pittsburgh hospital today, marking a rise to 180 paralysis cases since the outbreak began. Authorities report rapid intake and ongoing emergency measures at the regional level.
Treasury position for October 9 lists receipts 58,619,20277, expenditures 243,019,179(9). Balance 13,627,178,884.93. Total debts 211,114,778,083,83.
Corry volunteers in the Coast Guard Reserve have logged extensive service time, balancing jobs in Corry plants with duty at Erie stations. Members such as Merle Akam and William Fleming have joined the Army and Coast Guard respectively, while Frank Grice remains in the regular U S Coast Guard. The group rotates shifts, totaling six hours on shore patrols and two nights weekly, often traveling nightly for duty aboard shore and lake craft. Others listed include Ray Blearns, W S Gibson, Ted Dey, G S Gills, Hurala Marlowe, Pan Brendel, Charlie Middendorf and George Panmore, who report for six-hour tours, including jeep patrols, sentry duties, and watchkeeping aboard reserve boats. The Coast Guardsmen patrol harbors, barges, lake boats, and embayments, enduring arduous duties and long hours away from leisure time, while many remain employed locally and pursue business interests.
Allied air forces pounded Cologne and Coblenz as key supply points behind the western front were struck. Fortresses escorted by Thunderbolts and Mustangs led the heavy bombing, with hundreds of heavy bombers held in reserve for the Aachen assault. German radio claimed the attack was smaller than usual and denoted by Allied bombardment.
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