24 Oct 1944
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1944
Page
1
The readable fragments describe a local notice with unclear fragments and no distinct event. No named individuals or organizations are clearly identifiable. Context remains vague, preventing a precise summary of actions, deadlines, or locations.
Allied forces advance on South Beveland Island and Schelde pocket as Canadian infantry cross the causeway toward the east Schelde banks. British and Canadian troops push toward German positions near Breskens and S Hertogenbosch, aiming to cut off German forces south of the Maas and Waal rivers while advancing toward Antwerp and Holland.
Eleven towns have been liberated as armored units press toward San Pablo outskirts. Enemy forces may withdraw to the northwest as allied troops push to complete occupation of three additional islands.
The Associated Press reports multiple war and earthquake notes. The Third Army area in France faced shell bursts from large railway guns causing damage and casualties. British patrols occupied Lamia in Greece and advanced northward. Tokyo reported daylight raids on Paramushira and Onekalan in the Kuriles by B 21s with claimed damage to Japanese aircraft. Germans retaliate with bombs on liberated Belgium areas. An earthquake near 3000 miles south of Boston was recorded at Weston College with indications of activity near Bendader lasting about a week and a half.
London Ont news reports a large Luftwaffe night defense over Essen as about 24, strong German fighters repelled a thousand heavy Allied bombers targeting Krupp works and railway hubs in the Ruhr. The raid occurred during a severe snowstorm with Mosquito escorts striking Berlin while Essen’s Krupp plants suffered further disruption from repair efforts.
A fraud case hearing involving D. M. was postponed from this evening to next week. He was released from city jail after a yesterday arrest on a charge of fraudulent conversion by H. Stow, Chautauqua County hide fur and wood. A supplemental brief was filed this morning by a case attorney. Stow claimed advancing 800 to Corry men to purchase wool but failing to secure return of Himonby.
Reports from Moscow and Berlin describe a major Red Army thrust into East Prussia. Cherniakhovsky and Bagramian armies claimed deep penetration, seizing Memel territory except its port, and closing on Gumbinnen. The conflict spans from the Norwegian border to Yugoslavia, with German garrisons isolated in Memel and advancing Nazi defenses near Konigsberg and Tilsit.
Fragmentary OCR shows ledger lines with totals for receipts and expenditures. Notable numbers include receipts around 6729 and expenditures 847,29019 with a total debt near 916,760,149.52. The disjointed formatting masks full accounts but indicates a high level of public finance activity.
Conflicting AP reports from London on October 24 describe armed clashes in northern Spain and mixed signs of revolt against Franco's regime. Spanish troops reportedly counter guerrilla groups aided by forces crossing from France, while Maquis in the Pyrenees face encirclement and few escape routes through snowy trails.
Democrats see potential new Willkie converts after Senator Ball shifted to Roosevelt on foreign policy. Ball praised the president's stance and said Dewey’s line may cost him independents, while Willkie campaign figure Crum announced a radio address. Russell Davenport warned against a Dewey victory hurting international peace supporters.
At New Orleans on October 24 about fifteen passengers were slightly injured when the Illinois Central Louisianne rear-ended the Southern Pacific Sunset Limited near Shrewsbury Road west of the city. Ambulances carried the injured to hospitals. Illinois Central official A. Linton said there were no fatalities amid the foggy conditions.
London reports two German bombing waves last night ending a run of 12 straight raids. British defenses fought back with heavy anti aircraft fire but several flying bombs broke through and crashed into a northern town center, sparking fires in vehicles and filling air with smoke.
American Fifth Army troops climb the Apennines toward Castel San Pietro and Imola area towns. They capture Frassineto and Fontanelice amid heavy fighting, while mine fields and barbed wire slow progress toward Monte Belmonte and a sector near Vreto. British units advance along Highway 9 towards a Porthy junction.
Seaman 1c Philips Halfast 18, son of Mr and Mrs R H Halfast of 629 East Wayne street, returned from duty with the Seabees in the South Pacific. After action in New Caledonia he was reburned to the West coast, spent two months in a naval hospital, and was honorably discharged two weeks ago arriving home Sunday.
A purported letter from Willkie, dated May 5, 1948, on Willkie stationery claims dedication to removing the present administration from office. The message urges the Republican party to meet its responsibilities and notes the author’s willingness to work toward that goal. The photostatic copy was submitted by Earl L. Dolly and published by Eugene C. Pullin of the Evansville Star.
Public relations officers at Barksdale Field say eleven Army fliers died when a four engined bomber crashed and burned shortly after takeoff. The aircraft stopped to refuel en route from Harvard Nebraska. Destination unknown.
The Republican City Committee opens its campaign HQ in the Ajax building room once occupied by Raeke restaurant. A rally at 8:30 pm features City Chairman W W Waterhouse presiding, with Congressman R L Rodgers as principal speaker. Attorney C Arthur Blass, former district attorney and state senate candidate, will also address. Republican women will participate and campaign literature distributed to attendees.
Robert Van Gutider, a worker at a Corry industrial plant, was sentenced by Judge Elmer Evans in Erie to a term of eleven to twenty-two months in Allegheny County WorkHouse after parole was revoked. He had been picked up by state police following reports he left a friend’s home with money, and earlier faced theft charges at a Garland area residence.
Corry taxpayers should note a five per cent penalty on city and county taxes starts November 2. The penalty applies to current taxes. city treasurer Miss Crewe Mullen reports totals of about $74,000 and $66,000 collected so far. Tax payments, though many on installment plans, are ahead of normal, with fall payments projected before penalties begin.
Pfc Joseph Palin, a Burma veteran with General Stilwell’s China-Burma-India unit, returns to his parents in Corry for convalescent leave. He, his wife, and their young son visit before resuming treatment at a West Coast Army hospital.
Chairman Dallas Smiley announced this afternoon that several groups had partial reports but total figures were not yet completed. A day’s delay remained likely, with a new update expected tomorrow after further committee review.
Melbourne Herald war dispatches from Tacloban report American forces crossed San Juanico Strait and established a bridgehead on Samar as tank columns moved along roads from Leyte toward Pruipplive lelius and Taclob Bay area advances continued. MacArthur’s headquarters noted Liberators and Sixth Army troops advancing along the Leyte coast, with tougher fighting near Palo and Burauen as Japanese detachments withdrew to the west. First cavalry pushed toward San Pablo and Tacloban, while new provisional government capital moves were reported.
Madison report details Wintor A. Johnson of Minneapolis directing Republican delegates pledged forStassen and a Wisconsin test spring campaign. Commander Harold W. Stasset A Wisconsin test spring declares United States Senator Ball of Minnesota opposes Stossen over alleged treachery in Republican ranks.
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