Fragmentary sports line reports unclear standings
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13 Oct 1943
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1943
Page
1
Vague OCR fragment seems to list team items and yardage, with numbers and sacks unclear to identify teams or events. No coherent match details emerge. core facts unavailable.
Scores of Cory residents including gymnasts students and workers from sixteen industries joined wardens in patrolling the Hillside area south of Corry Country Club to check a large fire that swept the hillsides and extended toward the clubhouse drive as conditions remained dry.
A wildfire near the Corry Brick and Tile Co plant west of town began around 1 PM and challenged crews unable to hold with water. A second alarm at 1 40 PM sent responders to brush fires in East Wayne Township. State and Federal forestry officials issued warnings as volunteers aided and backfires were used to control the hillside blaze. Salvation Army supplied lemonade to workers during the four hour effort. George B E Spinney from Allegany NF called the situation the worst in memory.
The Corry War Fund group organized at Hotel Corry last night to launch a drive aiming to raise 12 600 for the Red Cross and other relief agencies. Olin W Bracken is president with Richard Bughofner treasurer and Harry Blount secretary. The group approves last year’s plan and will start October 1 with appeals at workplaces and employees participating, hoping to finish before October 27.
Allied air attacks shattered the Krupp Works at Essen, long described as Europe’s greatest armament producer and Germany’s main heavy equipment supplier. Sir Sir Sinclair, secretary of state for air, said the blast shattered the plant in a tremendous and sustained campaign, with daylight precision bombing and a long-term expansion of Allied bomber efforts anticipated.
President Roosevelt, in two press conferences, delivers extensive war news and analyses drawn from global reports. He highlights Britain Portugal Azores base use, American submarine patrols, and a lengthy statistics session on air raids and industrial mobilization, while criticizing critics of wartime reporting.
By Associated Press Pittsburgh Oct 13 faulty brakes blamed by the bus driver of a Mon Valley Bus Company vehicle which overturned near Drivesburg injuring 19 people including two children. The driver Carlyle B. Wilson said he tried to hold the loaded bus against a slope when brakes failed.
New York reports Germans evacuating Gomel as Japanese naval aircraft blaze a trail across the Indian Ocean coast. In Burma, U S air force destroys a major rail yard near Mandalay with extensive fires. AFL reserves seek continued talks on UMW readmission. A Senate committee approves a postwar foreign policy plan to back free nations and world peace. Congressional debate opens on draft father allotments and dependent payments amid party tensions.
The Fourth Regiment of the Pennsylvania Home Guard will be expanded under Col. Robert C. Woodside of Pittsburgh. The enlarged area will match the old 113th National Guard territory with units in Erie Corry Bradford Warren Kane Oil City Meadville Franklin New Castle and New Brighton. Headquarters will be in Oil City with about 120 officers from the present group expected to be promoted soon.
Soviet forces widen bridgeheads on the Dnieper's west bank as the Red Army launches a new push north of Kiev. Berlin reports heavy fighting in white Russia near Vitebsk while Soviets claim success across the river and describe German defense eroding.
New York dispatches quote London radio reporting 1290 Americans and 248 Canadians aboard the Tela Matu en route to Mormugao in Portuguese Tales. Tokyo radio via AP says Tela Mary and Gripsholin, carrying Japanese nationals from America, expected to reach Mormugao Friday. Treasury report shows October receipts 68.20 million, expenditures 198.94 million, net balance 18.68 million, total debt 164.95 billion.
Assorted Press reports Italy declared war on Germany as a co belligerent of the United Nations. Prime Minister Ghuresh II, President Roosevelt, and Premier Stalin announce full Allied approval. Italy’s move follows Allied victories and plans for continued action against German forces.
Bonedale Education Board approves a schedule change due to handling 8000 applications for Apple 4. Grade schools stay open full day during two days, with classes suspended. Teachers collect applications 9 am to 6 pm Monday and Wednesday October 5 and 26. Junior high and some grade classes canceled. alphabetical system applies for applicants.
Frank N Ames announced the winding up of N F Ames & Co a historic wholesale drug house started in 1869 by Charles H Ames The firm sold drugs and general medical supplies to retailers across a wide area The liquidation will span several months as stock is sold and future use of the building on East Pleasant Street remains undecided.
Washington reports civilian fuel supplies to shrink as 18 civilian divers warned after information voting, with a large share of produced gasoline to be shipped abroad in 1944 and 1945.
Washington figures a federal economy could slice about five billion dollars from the annual outlay. A university professor and two commerce committee members urged Ways and Means to adopt efficiency measures and a streamlined system to reduce waste and improve oversight.
Allied headquarters report Allied Air Force in New Guinea flying lines damaged by Japanese opposition. Thunderbolts led by General MacArthur disrupted enemy formations, claimed several plains destroyed and pilots killed or captured. New Zealand ground forces entered the Solomons theater for the first time, aiding mopping up operations at Guadalcanal and nearby areas.
Moscow reports the Combalinial party Olga Pravda states the Soviet Union will not discuss Baltic borders or territorial status at the wartime conference. The note claims the second front and total defeat of Hitler remain the meeting’s primary questions.
The article discusses a volatile wartime stance where allies gain moral and material leverage from declaring war on a common foe. It notes that despite expectations, Trians still receive significant material aid from the Allies in the peninsula and remarks on the coincidence of Portugal shifting toward friendship with Britain as a related strategic move.
Interior Secretary Ickes announced the end of government seizure of coal mines, returning 700 mines to private operators and relinquishing 2,600 others after weeks of control. He cited improved production prospects and labor peace as operators and unions work toward stable operation.
Blainda Jenice Graham a 17 year old girl pleaded innocent today to charges arising from the slaying of three persons at the Everette Wilson dairy farm. She waived appearance at December term court. the district attorney Edwin Moot announced. The case involves the accused and an older boy who also faced related charges.
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