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12 Oct 1943
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1943
Page
1
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Allied bombers smash Axis Balkan defenses as 44 insurance applications to two days are set to settle. In Crimea threats and actions from north and west. Court applications for ration Book No 4 to be handled by Vals city. plan avoids closing senior high on October 25 and 26. Junior high and grade school buildings used for two afternoons. senior high remains open for classes and applications. School board approves Dewey plan. volunteers to assist, requires adequate forms and supplies from OPA and local offices.
Russian forces hold left bank of the Sozh opposite Gomel and threaten to open a corridor to the west that could sever German lines to White Russia. Soviet reports claim heavy enemy losses while 58 aircraft were shot down and Red Army gains near Kiev and Vitebsk. Far south, Black Sea Meet Warships hail a blow at Sevastopol port, with 2000-ton German ships disabled.
Adsoripted Press reports a Warren Pi refinery blast injuring Harry Crosley, 42, who was inside the plant when a section of the concrete roof blew, leaving him with facial burns. Firemen pulled him from the upper area as damage spread through the facility.
Associated Press reports Senator Ellender and colleagues pressed for an immediate inquiry into lend-lease operations amid claims of Russia supplying and servicing U S vessels in Soviet ports. They cite a $15.8 billion spend and seek access to confidential reports and permanent basing rights.
The Office of Price Administration announced that the new war ration book four stamps will be used to buy canned fruits and vegetables starting November 1. Distribution will occur in a nationwide schoolhouse program between October 1 and 30, with time and place to be announced today.
The Board of Education awarded the Thea Williams advocacy to be placed with the Pacific company, 193,280 of the district's insurance coverage, ending a deadlock after a long executive session. The vote split among directors with Wood resigning as chair of the insurance committee and Haight proposing the Pacific company deal amid further debate and a prior year’s financial report.
Tokyo radio reports the exchange ships Gripsholm and Teia Morut will reach Mormugao Bay in Portuguese India on Friday. The Tesi Maru carries nationals from North and South American countries held by Japan and will be exchanged at Mormugao for Japanese evacuees from the United States and South America aboard the Gripsholm.
An Erie murder indictment linked to a West End tavern holdup led to the arrest of 21 year old Robert Hallowell in Cedar Rapids Iowa. FBI agent H K E Johnson said Hallowell who worked in a cafeteria there was seized on a federal warrant issued in Erie Sept 15 1949 for unlawful right to avoid prosecution.
In the House of Commons Prime Minister Winston Churchill disclosed that Portugal agreed to provide facilities in the Azores to aid Allied anti submarine operations. He noted British forces would be withdrawn from the Azores after hostilities end, and described the islands as a Portuguese republic group of nine isles with Horta as the main port and a population around 255000.
A three story Kline building on Main Street in North East suffered $15,000 in damage last night. A woman, Mrs Ruth Collyer 80, was severely burned and dentist Dr Ralph Scrage received minor burns. Firefighters and residents battled flames for two hours trapping and later rescuing them. Dr Marcus O Leary also treated for minor burns. Collyer was hospitalized in Hamot, condition described as good.
U S Army and Australian forces move up the Ramu Valley near Madang with the Seventh Division far ahead of schedule. Airlifted troops and engineers expanded airstrips as transport planes ferried infantry and supplies, shortening supply lines and accelerating the drive from Lae toward Markham and Madang. General MacArthur notes continued progress in today’s dispatch.
Corry schools report a slight enrollment rise from 1512 to 1523 this year while statewide trend shows declines. The Corry Senior High stands at 405 students, a nine drop from 1942, with ward by ward totals noting Harding 32 and Fairview 9588, Washington 121124, Concord 228 241, and junior high totals 420 students.
The House military committee revived the Kil day bill to set state wide draft quotas and four induction categories placing pre war fathers last. It faced opposition from fathers groups and echoed demands that armed services require fathers to be called up to meet manpower targets.
London reports Churchill lauds the U S Air Force for joint blitz against Germany. He commends Eighth Air Force and allied bombers for daylight operations, stating crews pressed through strong defenses with precision to strike German targets and support overall war aims.
Washington Oct 12 The United States Chamber of Commerce is set to present its tax program to Congress amid debate on proposed corporate and individual tax changes. A 10 percent sales tax would raise about 6 billion annually, with divisions among Republicans and Democrats over the best path to fund government programs. Representative Lysch criticized the plan as contrary to American principle, while Capitol Hill factions showed uncertainty about moving forward.
A brush fire reported this afternoon to Box 29 drew responders as flames threatened to spread. The blaze remained active as firefighters fought to control it and a second call for aid was issued before press time.
Secretary of the Navy Knox returned to Washington desk after European duty and warned that renewed German submarine activity in the North Atlantic is very serious.
Allied bomber force strikes Nagalsfiela on Corfu and targets GoTike airfields in Crete as seventh straight day of attacks on German positions in the Balkans and eastern Mediterranean. heavy raids disrupt Luftwaffe activity while Allied patrols and attacks extend toward Tarmoli and other coastal areas.
Justice of the Peace John Hach said he nearly faced an armed confrontation when visiting Mrs. Margaret Beielmer to secure signatures. Jason Ora Brown, 63, fired a shotgun at Hach, shattered a windshield, and started another fire that burned the Beichner home. Sheriff Mong tracked Brown to the woods, returning him to county custody for court after a guilty plea on arson and shooting with felonious intent.
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