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14 Oct 1943
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1943
Page
1
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Fresh German divisions rush to Kiev to slow the Soviet drive as Red army penetrates toward Melitopol and other bases. Moscow reports brutal street battles, with 4,000 German dead noted in early Melitopol assault as Kyiv nears capitulation and major German bases loom. Continued coverage on page six.
Allied air armadas blasted Rabaul in daylight raids, claiming destruction of 177 enemy planes and major shipping losses. Gen. MacArthur reported crushing all organized Japanese resistance on Bougainville and Vella Lavella, with significant air and sea damage across the South Pacific.
An old law delaying rapid promotions blocks the ascent of five top officers to full general rank. Mark W. Clark Tea C. Baker George Kenney Walter B. Smith and Thomas T. Handy hold temporary lieutenant general status but remain listed as lieutenant colonels. Roosevelt asked for legislation to remove the 18 year service requirement, none of the five yet meet 28 years continuous commissioned service.
Carl Christelli reported a theft of whiskey from his car on Center Street at Atwater. He said the liquor and bottles were taken while he was at Manny's place nearby yesterday afternoon around 4 p.m. Police are investigating the incident as a burglary.
The Associated Press reports that ancient Italian misdeeds remain a rallying point as Britain and the Allies declare war on Germany. Officials from exile governments in France, Greece, Yugoslavia and Albania voice cautious, mixed reactions about co operation. Some Greeks say they will not yet fight as allies, while a Yugoslav says any move shortening the war is welcome if it does not concede to a new regime at his nation's expense. The Italian declaration and Badoglio government are debated among exiled leaders and in Algiers.
Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce engineers urged construction of the Mood-control dam at Warren before the Conemaugh dam as a flood control measure for the Allegheny River. They noted material and labor shortages delay both dams until peace returns but want Warren dam 200 miles above Pittsburgh built as soon as possible after the war. The Army engineers plan a flood fortress on the Conemaugh 57 miles above Pittsburgh, with both options providing about a one foot differential in mood stage.
City bond buyers pushed the Third War Loan past the 1.41 million mark as of noon, exceeding the 1.0515 million original target by nearly 400,000. Complete tabulations show purchases through today and banks and post offices will count all sales before tomorrow’s close.
Cory today revived on urgent appeal from State Savane Bend quarters for scrap paper. The two day drive Oct 4 and 23 aims to collect waste paper including newspapers magazines and wrapping paper for war life and civilian production. The salvage chairman Theo P Williams says city trucks will collect with six per ton funds returned to city and balance to local servicemen funds. School authorities and students will assist residents in bundling and curb collection.
County commissioners approve a proposed 100 raise to the Cory pity treasurer who also serves as tax collector bringing total to about 1800. City and school district must agree on a dual figure before the coming election. The school board authorizes a 200 raise for chair Marter. district may adjust to a higher share if needed. County actions await, with two weeks to election day.
Corry child declared first victim as Pennsylvania suspends air raid drill tests amid Council of Defense orders. Officials say civil defense remains active while drills are postponed and nationwide mobilizations may resume if Army dictates. Local centers and emergency plans to remain ready.
Washington reports no American destroyers lost in the Mediterranean and details an unsuccessful Japanese bombing raid on Attu Island. The Buck and Bristol destroyers were sunk by underwater explosions near Salerno, with casualty details to follow. Ten Japanese bombers attacked Massacre Bay but faced American interceptors. no American planes were shot down.
Harrisburg Oct 14 The State Aeronautics Commission urged communities of over 5 000 population to draft airport plans to qualify early for postwar aid. The new air development plan calls for more than 70 improved airports statewide to provide commercial air service to all towns above 5 000 residents.
Unclear reports from Oil City and Corry indicate expansion of the Home Guard in Erie area with a local platoon likely to grow to a full company. Veterans and officials expect a broader reorganization and potential promotions as nearby towns mirror the move.
Washington October 14 officials close to the Capitol Hill debate foresee a 5 percent national sales tax with no exemptions. A Ways and Means member says support is gaining ebbing opposition. A 5 percent levy could yield about 8.7 billion yearly. treasury surplus noted at 10.5 billion. Senator Thomas D. gives economy mood as a shift from lump sum cuts.
Reports from London and Washington detail heavy bombers and Thunderbolt escorts targeting central Germany while a tropical storm threatens Puerto Rico. In Boston the Federation of Labor nominates William Green for a 20th term as leader. Washington confirms a war debt payment increase to cover postwar losses. Prague hosts a German interior minister taking over regional control. A San Diego quake registers eight seconds of east west motion, and Mercer County handles a dairy farm crime case.
A major Fifth Army push crosses the Volturno River in southern Italy, creating multiple bridgeheads less than 100 miles south of Rome. Allied forces press toward Naples and threaten German defenses as air and ground units exploit the Volturno line.
President Wallace warned that free enterprise must not be shackled by sole control of research. He urged avoiding domination by a few large corporations and cartels to prevent stifling small business and overall industrial development during postwar expansion.
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