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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1942

Page

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Ny nd Ant reports a disputed conflict with unclear details and characters. The fragment hints at tensions between entities and possible confrontation but lacks concrete names, places, dates, or outcomes to confirm specifics.

Fragmentary OCR Item Sparks Ambiguity in Listing

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Administration Eyes Swift Senate Action On Three Bills

Washington action aimed to move three key measures this week. A draft for 18 year olds, a record ex bill, and a 6.347 billion dollar appropriation with Navy funding are stalled. Officials hope swift passage will clear the way for selective service consideration tomorrow.

Associated Prevy Washington, Ct Senate Roosevelt Navy

Delay Draft Bill Vote Delayed As Senate Debates Youth Induction

The administration agreed to postpone Senate debate on a bill to raise the military draft age to 18. House approval on related tax and manpower measures moved forward, with leaders aiming to finish by midweek. Senators discuss delaying inductions for high school and college students until later in the academic year, while other measures on poll taxes and reform face scrutiny.

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Norway Seething with Mutiny Unrest Amid Occupation

A dramatic report from London describes rising morale collapse among 200,000 German troops in Norway, exile government formation, large concentration camps opened on the Finnish frontier, and 1400 Nazis confined. Alleged mutinies north of Kirkenes sparked executions halted by firing squads refusals.

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German Planes Raid Britain In daylight assaults

German planes raided multiple points on Britain s east coast under poor visibility today. They damaged property and caused casualties, with a shopping district struck and several people believed trapped in wreckage near East Anglia by the Thames estuary. London issued three brief alerts but no bombs fell in the city.

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Names of dead in bomber crash released

The Alamogordo air base released nine identified victims of a four engine bomber crash in the Magdaleng mountains last Thursday. They are Lt. John R. Pratt Ashland Oregon Tk. Donald P. Jackson North Sacramento California Dr. Lawrence W. Van Tansel Germantown New York Lt. Joseph bs Grant Danville Virginia Staff Sergent Ferton Lakewort California Set. Hanson Ortmyer Harrisburg Pennsylvania Sgt. Robert Q. Myers Wabbash Indiana Set. Williams G. Walls Oklahoma City Oklahoma Dale A. Rotter Woodville Wisconsin. Bodies were forwarded from Albuquerque after being identified. Former Titusville pastor Reverend Frederick Winn Lot Wood 78 died. He served Boston churches for 20 years.

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U S War Planes Rated Good but With Shortfalls

A 10,000 word War Information Service report reviews American aircraft performance. It notes Curtiss P-40 Bell P-39 and North American P-51 are capable but inferior at high altitudes, cites Allison engine issues, praises B-17s Liberator and B-24 for daylight bombing, commends B-25 medium bombers, says Navy dive bombers and torpedo planes are top carrier racers, and calls other roles satisfactory within their fields. It argues true evaluation awaits battlefield results as war continues.

Washington Army Navy McClive War Information United States O.W4 Frault Eulon

Move to Quash Indictment Filed for Sergt Lynch

Petition in behalf of Sergt Joseph Lynch seeks a writ of habeas corpus to set aside an indictment linked to a grand jury probe into vice officials. Filed in five county court this morning with no action on police officer’s application. Early Erie reports noted no new developments amid a technicality potentially nullifying the indictments.

Sergt Joe Lynch Joseph Lynch Grand Py Teckel Erie

German Forces Push New Block Into Stalingrad Siege

Soviet dispatches report German troops advancing in Stalingrad adding a new block of ruined factories to their gains as Red Army units bring fresh troops to halt the assault. The battle rages with heavy losses on both sides as German forces struggle to breach the Volga defenses.

Free Moscow Stalingrad Russi Trs Renolts Mleveest Red Air Force Stalinered Pravda Volga River Stalin- Viera Red Army

Rent Control Board Moves to Stay Evictions in Washington

The Office of Price Administration issued regulations to halt overnight eviction of tenants from homes being sold to evade rent control. Beginning tomorrow, buyers must pay one third of the price and wait three months after certificate issuance before eviction rights are granted. Oliver Henderson stated the rule aims to sustain wartime morale and housing stability for workers and armed forces families.

Associated Press Washington Office of Price Administraton Leon ‘Henderson Heiderson

POUND JAP SUPPLY LINES CRISIS NEAR IN SOLOMONS

Police investigate a violent attack on Matthew Christopher of 1249 West Pleasant Street. He suffered a fractured jaw and head injuries after being struck at his home by a masked assailant. Christopher was found by his nephew John Christopher at about 7:30 PM and transported to Corry Hospital. Local officers seek witnesses to identify the attacker.

West Pleasant Street Wea Corey Matthew Christopher John Christopher Corry Hospital Eaery Christopher Uold Potter Dal Inc Burlingame Christopher

Agricultural Labor Relations Act proposed by Senators

Bulletin reports from Washington that Senators Lakolette and Thomas introduced five bills to mobilize farm labor for war-era productivity under the Agricultural Labor Relations Act. London dispatch notes Allied leaders in New Delhi push for a Burma offensive as hopes rise for action against Japan. A U S merchantman was torpedoed in the Caribbean with loss of a lieutenant commander, while Malta endured renewed Axis bombardment. Family visit from Bracken and Loveland recount flood damage in Virginia Washington area and Quintiqua assignment for naval lieutenant Robert Bracken amid flood travel disruptions.

Associatedress Washington sAn “Agricultural Labor Relations Act Lakolette Wis Thomas Utah Olin W. Bracken Mary Loveland Clifton M. Howard Jan Washington, D. C Quantico Virginia Stiles Quahiuen Washington District

Allies Step Up Bombing Warn Dutch Rail System

Allied bombing campaigns aim to disorganize Dutch transport by hitting rail yards and ships. The Netherlands government in exile urged civilians to stay indoors and avoid rail use during air raids, while warnings warned of increased home-front disruption. RAF Lancasters attacked Schneider armament works, with heavy bombings reported in France and the Netherlands.

Oy Associated Press London Holland T Railrod Chiml Shipping Netherlands Schneider France Sehnebee Worka al Creusol Praper Peecian

Three-State Crime Wave Captured Today

Associated Press reports Irwin Kadens, 82, dubbed a three-share crime wave by FBI chief Edgar Hoover, was captured after attempting to rob a currency exchange on Madison Street. Kadens, a former Camp Grant veteran and Detroit resident, allegedly led a spree including kidnappings, robberies, car thefts, and burglaries across seven states, with no prior record.

Associated Press Chicago Irwin Kadens Edgar Hoover Madison Street Te Exchange Detroit Kadens Hoover Camp Grant

Amnesia Victim Is Former Erieite

A young woman brought to City Hospital with amnesia and a fractured skull regained lucidity as Mrs Leah Gannon of the South End. She is identified by a social security card as Nathalie Walker formerly of Beloit, Pa. Police said she had been working in a Boston cafe as a waitress and show girl. Her exact injuries remain unclear.

Boston City Hospital Leah Gannon South End Nathalie Wallker G1 Street Belo Boston Cafe

Corry War Fund Seeks Donations For USO Welfare Units

A community drive in Corry aims to raise funds for the United Service Organizations and related welfare groups. A campaign meeting at Hotel Corry Tuesday at 7 30 p m will outline collection details with bids starting Wednesday morning and wrapping next Wednesday. The effort plans door to door drives to reach every family, with committees targeting workers, professionals, and those outside local industry. Organizations supporting the drive include Navy Relief Society, Queen Wilhelmina Fund, Greek War Relief, Polish War Relief, Russian War Relief, Bundles for Britain, and USO affiliates.

Corry's War Fund Pahipaiga Opera Tne War Fund Allullar General Committee Corry Absineou Cotryites United Service Organizations USO United States M O. A. Knights of Columbus Tewish Welfare Corry War Fund Navy Relief Society United China Relief, Inc Queen Wilhelmina Fund, Inc Greek War Relef Association, Inc Russian War Relief, Inc

Famine Strikes Chinese In Honan Amid Severe Hunger

Reports from Chungking say Honan faces one of modern history's worst famines with 8,000,000 near starvation and 18,000,000 made famine refugees. Droughts, frosts, rabbit plagues, and Japanese occupation disrupted crops and delayed wheat planting, spreading death and displacement across Henan, Shensi, and Hupei provinces. In separate dispatches, Danish King Hart reportedly fell from a horse, causing concern in Copenhagen.

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Massive Japanese Strike Force at Guadalcanal Draws Battle Line

Front page report details a large Japanese force massing to retake Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands as U S Marines and allied troops prepare entrenched defense. Allied bombers from MacArthur’s zone target Japanese ships and depots around Buin and the northwest Solomons while operations continue on New Britain and New Guinea fronts. A Navy communique notes successful repulsion of Japanese air and sea assaults with limited American losses. In Aleutians, U S bombers sink a Japanese destroyer northwest of Thiska. A separate note mentions a youth held for theft and related arrest details.

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