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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1942
Page
1
A fragmented report notes a person named Ward and an individual or entity called Cokem involved in an unclear dispute or event described as a distant or odd encounter. The readable text provides no dates locations or concrete outcomes.
London reports a powerful British battle squadron including at least three battleships and the aircraft carrier Invincible, under Admiral Somerville, in the Indian Ocean. The move follows General Wavell's pledge to retake Burma and reopen the Burma Road, with Stillwell and Mitchillock named for key posts. Allies eyeing an offensive to drive Japanese from Burma and restore supply lines to China.
Detroit sources say a government program to supply tires to all motorists on a tightly controlled basis may be announced by November 15. The plan relies on increased production of reclaimed or reground rubber casings and widespread tire recon ditioning, with strict compliance in tire conservation.
Buckingham Palace announced Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt arrived in Britain as a guest of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. She will stay up to three weeks to observe British women’s war activities and visit U S forces, accompanied by secretary Malvina Thomson.
Germany prisoners at Bowmanville Ontario resisted reprisal rounds on October 10 causing injuries to both prisoners and guards. Defense Minister J L Ralston said inmates barricaded, guards cut a roof hole, and a fire hose was used. One prisoner wounded in the leg, two with light bayonet injuries, others mildly hurt. Most camps remained quiet. Ralston noted the shackling order followed Dieppe captures and claimed guards quelled the incident without guns or gas. Time magazine story sparked U S protests over censorship. Davis to speak tonight in Pennsylvania.
Moscow dispatch notes Soviet forces report a major northwest Stalingrad position captured while German defenders fall back in blocks within the city. Red army counter-attacks seize initiative at fortified ruins as winter nears. reports of German casualties, supplies, and strained defenses surface with signs of weakening on other fronts.
Washington report notes the Senate set aside the prohibition issue and moved to other amendments delaying the lower draft age bill. Debate focused on keeping 18 and 19 year olds out of combat until six to twelve months of training. The wet-dry measure was voted down 49 to 25, with Lee’s amendment to ban alcohol sales in military areas rejected. The “boy orator” from Oklahoma, Senator Lee, saw his proposal bottled up by parliamentary maneuver.
Allied air forces struck Genoa and the northern city of Turin in a large raid last night, while Genoa harbor and industrial targets suffered extensive damage. Italian communiques reported waves of incendiaries and explosives, with two enemy planes shot down. Swiss cities Geneva and French towns Vichy and Lyon reported anti aircraft fire and air alerts during round trip operations.
In Vichy on Oct 24 German authorities tightened promises of force to compel French workers into labor for Germany's war industry. A group failed to appear at a railway station for transport to the Reich, and a second call was issued with a warning that noncompliance could bring “forceful passages.” Big scrap drive announced by Titusville officials, enlisting 2,434 students to collect metal and tire weights.
War fund drive opens at the Hotel Corry with about 2100 raised, over 25 percent of the goal. Olin W. Bracken reports solid organization and high response from Coury-dumesmnwn Mfg. Corp and 10 percent from Raymond Manutueluring Company. Aero Supply and Ajax Iron Works plan weekend canvasses. Richard Bach named temporary war fund treasurer.
Police report a single vehicle crash on East Columbus Avenue near the Alford rendering plant. Ross M Hammnd, driving west, lost control, veered across the highway, striking a Pontiac driven by Howard W. Glenn. Glenn and three other occupants escaped with minor injuries. Hammond and two other passengers were injured. Hammond faces charges as investigators continue.
Harrisburg October 23 Republican Governor Arthur H. James will deliver a 90 minute campaign radio address next Wednesday night over a state wide network. Time and place to be announced. James said he would counter attacks while defending his administration and noted his campaign team including Adjutant General Ed Martin. He stressed the air needs clearing amid extraneous issues before the November 3 election.
Promale of the Erie District office of the War Production Board will be in Corry on October 27 to hold charity circuits. Machines are arranged for the benefit of Inca Industry and plants are asked to send representatives to hear the latest on federal priority regulations. The schedules will be outlined at the Hotel Gabry.
United Sales Army bombers struck Linsi mine installations in Hopel province causing serious damage according to a Lieut. Gen. Stilwell headquarters communique. Roosevelt said Japan would violate the Geneva convention if it carries out threats to captured airmen but declined to say if reprisal actions would follow. Netherlands hostages were reportedly shot in reprisal for sabotage acts, and a Dutch radio report noted Allied daylight raids over the continent. Kalinin warned the Caucasus could become a grave for Germans as Soviet troops move to deter a German India drive. In California, Robert Noble and eight others were convicted of violating subversive organizations registration, the first such conviction in the state.
Gily Cours, chairing the revision board, leads a recheck of first ward valuations, with triannual assessments for 1943 44 and 145. Plans call for work to extend into the weekend as officials aim to complete the ward’s reappraisals and begin Second Ward checks, despite appeals delays.
A tip led Steubenville police to arrest Ralph HB Richard, 45, in connection with a Los Angeles fraud case. Richard and five assistants promoted a victory bond campaign, soliciting advertising while targeting the public, but police could not confirm campaign results. Captain Edward Nolan and Sergeant Willig Consol identified him from a magazine picture.
Berlin broadcast claimed Mrs. Gandhi, wife of India’s imprisoned nationalist leader, had died. First reports suggested Berlin radio announced Gandhi’s death in India, but the claim remained unconfirmed by British or Indian sources. Treasury report in Washington notes receipts 21,953,008.92. expenditures 161,978,719.12. net balance 5,799,007,680.19.
War Department recounts the August mission of an American bomber crew in New Guinea. Corporal Walter Buchatal from Bradford, Pa, served as turret gunner on the Flying Fortress. The flight attacked a Japanese ship, downed five enemy fighters, endured a rough crash landing, and later spent days with local natives before rescue. One casualty was crewman R. Andrade of Buffulo, N C, who sustained a leg injury. The mission marked the pilots first or second combat, launched from the Takeunie Airdrome over Rabaul, New Britain.
United States and Australian forces press a coordinated assault in the southwestern Pacific. Allied bombers under General MacArthur hit Japanese vessels near Bougainville and Guadalcanal, while Japanese efforts to threaten Port Moresby are repelled. Guadalcanal defenses bolster as joint commands report close cooperation.
President Roosevelt disclosed that wartime production would trim tank and aircraft output in 1943 to focus on strengthen air and ground power. He noted targets and current shortfalls while outlining the defense plan amid combat needs.
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