27 Oct 1944
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1944
Page
1
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London reports Field Marshal von Model’s German forces mount a major counterattack along a 10 mile front in eastern Holland. British and Canadian units reinforce and advance, breaking up amphibious landings near Hansweert and pushing toward the Schelde estuary as allied lines tighten around the Beveland corridor.
Corry’s county quota for the Sixth War Loan is set at 1,100,000 with Erie county at 16,570,000. The Port Pitt area within ten counties is allotted 201,663,000, while Fort Pitt bonds total 964,280,000 for all types. November and December purchases count toward the quota, and nearby counties list varied targets from Clarion to Warren, reflecting broad regional goals.
American losses in the Philippines defense totaled six U S warships. The Navy withheld ship names and casualty specifics pending next of kin notifications. About 2 900 men were aboard the vessels.
Prime Minister Churchill told the Commons that the European war is in the last lap as Allied powers close in on Germany and will crush German resistance. He urged unity with Stalin and Roosevelt, noting no final solution yet on Poland Russia differences, and expressed hope for continued talks before year’s end.
Navy Department inspector Charles P Middendorf stationed at the Aero plant in this city was arrested by city police for drunk and disorderly conduct after an incident at the railway station canteen. He was fined 100 and costs, released after a guarantor pledged payment within sixty days. The female victim, Jean Vogt, served at the Servicemen's Canteen and sustained non serious injuries. Investigation continues on possible assault charges by a women’s group committee.
In Chicago Oct 27 Gov. Thomas B Dewey described the One Thousand Club as organized by the Roosevelt administration to sell special privilege to Democratic donors for the fourth term campaign. Brink J Lewis national chairman a Chicago manufacturer said the club is non partisan and would not be entitled to patronage from any party, noting prominent Republicans as well as Democrats in the organization.
Allied dispatches report German efforts to defend East Prussia fail to halt Red Army advances around Gumbinnen. Soviet forces under Ivan Cherniakhovsky push along a northwest rail line while German counterattacks suffer heavy losses. Moscow denies advances near Grunweltsohen Gudinn Amalienhot. Civilians reportedly flee as Königsberg panic spreads.
Chinese high command reports Japanese troops seized Mingvusa communications center 110 miles east of Kwellin as Kaiyang flank operations unfold. Fresh reinforcements arrive to press a breakthrough near Pins tam and Feilin while fighting continues southwest of Ningyusa with moves along the Ningyusa corridor. In Philadelphia a fire at W. & Cooks Funeral Supply Co. damaged three buildings forcing evacuations and causing 120000 in damages.
War fund drive climbs toward a 12500 goal as Aero Company and several utilities donate 1500 and 5000 respectively, bringing Wilmington total to 10700. Roosevelt plans Philadelphia and Chicago stops while lauding labor and war production. Local firms and employees contribute heavily to the allied relief effort amid a broader election campaign backdrop.
The Allied communique from Leyte Philippines reports fast moving American doughboys expanding a 40 mile invasion front, pushing toward Dagam and other towns while naval air forces harass Japanese ships. The garrisons defend, with heavy fighting near Dagan and San Juanico Strait.
A major Magnolia Petroleum refinery fire in Beaumont Texas followed two explosions from a leaking pipe. The blaze confined to 805 tanks with two workers injured. The plant sits near homes as blasts rattled residents up to ten miles away and flames rose about 150 feet. Also, Senator Ball of Minnesota criticized Governor Dewey, saying his campaign offers no workable plan on taxation and labor relations.
A young North Bhat district girl linked with Archie Butts, a Wattsburg deserter, was seen in Ohio and back in her home area after his escape. Cleveland police reported a green Chrysler with license SRUB on file, matching vehicles associated with Butts. Authorities offered few new details as the search continued across multiple states.
Miss Minxed L. Young resigns as assistant superintendent of nursing at Corry Hospital. The resignation, accepted by President E B Hawkins, makes her acting superintendent since Lee Nichols resigned. She will join Wellsville Memorial Hospital as surgery supervisor and assistant to the superintendent of nurses under William Coon. Edwin F Saunders of Greenwich elected new Corry Hospital superintendent arrives Nov 6. CAPTURE NAZIS WINE CELLAR: Goering’s lodge in Rominten Heide East Prussia captured with wine cellar stocked with champagne, Red Star reports.
Japanese naval losses mounted as U S forces claimed a decisive Leyte Gulf victory. Vice Admiral Kinkaid reported sinking or damaging multiple ships amid carrier strike battles near Leyte and Mindanao. U S Third Fleet and Seventh Fleet actions destroyed battleships and carriers while pursuing remnants. The Associated Press summarized broader engagements, noting Japanese ships retreating after heavy losses and carrier planes striking back.
Navy announces the loss of seventeen small naval vessels in European waters tied to operations near northern France. The largest lost ship was a minelayer with a crew of about 200 officers and men. Details note enemy action as the cause of the losses and list various ships and mine sweepers among those missing. Treasury reports breadbasket receipts and expenditures, with totals and balances.
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