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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1942
Page
1
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Cairo reports the Eighth Army advancing in Romiel's desert lines as war fronts intensify. A nationwide blackout drill caused confusion and minor violations across the state. Only firm violators were cited, and no serious incidents were recorded during the test.
Erie County returns show Republicans leading by 14 141 in the county totals with 45 220 Republicans 31 07 Democrats 461 Non Partisan 112 Prohibition 2 Socialist 2 and 55 miscellaneous. Erie city totals give Republicans 26 128 Democrats 22 808 Non Partisan 292 Prohibition 21 Socialist 58 misc 41. County totals exclude Corry and Sun with Republicans 47 129 Democrats 6 043 Non Partisan 58 Prohibition 67 Socialist 19 misc 12. Voter totals list 46 947 in Erie city 2483 in Corry and 24 225 in the county outside the two cities.
Erie district reports record October snowfall with two feet along lake shore and sharp temperature drops. Farm Agent Paul S Crossan says crops suffered greatly though damage estimates are unavailable. Traffic slowed as highways iced and snow covered roads. reports follow across Waterford and Brocton areas with lows around 22 to 25 degrees.
Olin W Brackel chairman of the Corry War Fund appeals to all workers to complete solicitations by Wednesday the campaign close day. Subscriptions reach over 4000 with many plants already contacting or mailing checks to treasurer Richard Bachemer. Workers donate 2 to 5 hours or cash and the effort funds United Service Organizations and allied war relief groups including Greek relief Bundles for Britain and Russian and Polish relief.
Detroit October 27 John Lehr district attorney said Max Stephan would not be hanged on November 13 the date set for his execution His appeal to the U S Circuit Court of Appeals at Cincinnati is pending. Balogioh his lawyer has until Thursday to file briefs and a government brief will seek a hearing date. Lehr did not pursue a special court session as the court is recess until November 30. ERIE Pa Ost 21 Sixty nine men and six women were arrested on gambling charges in raids on two houses last night Bonds were posted for hearings.
Soviet forces reported gains in two zones around Stalingrad as German edges were pushed back on the southern approaches and near the north side factory. Red air strikes battered defenses while Soviet counter actions lifted pressure along the city’s outskirts and further east toward Novorossisk.
Waxnsburg Pa Oct 27 John F Preeland 3 former Greene county treasurer and Democratic chairman was killed early today when his automobile crashed into a traffic circle at Carmichaels 19 miles east of here Preeland a traveling auditor for the store was alone and apparently asleep at the wheel.
Pennsylvania voters head to the polls next Tuesday for a statewide election. Corry's eligible 3433 voters may test turnout with Republicans holding a city registration edge and Martin versus Ross for governor drawing the main contest. Polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Government appropriated 42 090 000 to add 20 semi permanent buildings to the Butler sanatorium. 450 new beds to be added by spring. Lieut Col Herbert D Vogel Army district engineer announced. J Gentakow Medical Corps to supervise the project today. Treasury report lists total debt and balances with daily changes.
Fourth day of the Allied offensive sees tanks advancing and main blows expected soon as U S planes disrupt Axis counterattacks. Deep wedges are reported cutting into German lines and minefields, signaling a significant push toward strategic objectives.
Allied dispatches from Cairo report the Army of the Nile breaking through Rommel’s minefields to widen a tank corridor near El Alamein. British 8th Army advances push into Axis lines as Allied air forces support from the desert and Mediterranean fronts.
Tokyo reports a major battle near the Solomons with claims of six U S warships sunk including a battleship an aircraft carriers and a destroyer. Washington disputes the Japanese tally calling it another fishing expedition while noting damage to one carrier and the Porter sunk.
Congress delayed four key proposals as members returned home to focus on campaigns. The draft age change from 20 to 18, abolition of state poll taxes, and mobilizing manpower for total war were shelved. Senate amendments on training for teens and farming-essential draft exemptions stalled progress. The House already passed poll taxes and both chambers stalled until after the election. Major Gen Hershey signaled no new draft legislation this time as hearings lingered.
New York report notes Wendell L. Willkie addressing a nationwide audience urging a second European front. He warned that failure to deliver promised aid to Allies would erode goodwill and cited his journey through the Middle East, Russia and China. He criticized wartime records as not inspiring confidence in military and naval experts.
The Navy reported two new bombing raids on Japanese installations on Kiska in the Aleutians, including a submarine base. Army planes conducted both assaults with no damage details released. This marks the first explicit mention of a Japanese submarine base in the Aleutians, though subs had been hinted at in prior notices.
The governorship race in Pennsylvania heats up as Ross accuses Edward Martin of a $860,000 inheritance and a bank debt settlement. Martin retorts the funds were his father’s, passed to his wife and used to settle creditors. The dispute fuels voter interest amid wartime tensions.
Navy Secretary Knox said the situation in the Solomons remains unclear after the Wasp was declared lost following a Japanese battle disruption. He called the campaign a war of attrition with heavy enemy reinforcements and noted American air superiority amid mounting carrier and ship damage.
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