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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1942
Page
1
Officials in Nile Day conducted a raid on a footwear shop linked to illicit weed activities. Police reported recovering multiple pairs of shoes and quantities of illegal substances. Investigators stated the operation targeted a suspected distribution channel operating from a storefront near downtown. No arrests were announced at this time.
British forces halt a desert counter attack as air and land pressure widen gaps in Axis defenses near Egypt. Allied night fighters claim nine enemy aircraft destroyed, with operations aiming to inflict maximum damage on Rommel’s troops while minimizing Allied losses. Montgomery’s cautious advance seeks to avoid traps while pressing through the desert theater.
Washington Oct 9 The administration reportedly sidetracks compulsory manpower mobilization proposals. Congressional leaders were informed no White House recommendation will come soon, delaying action on broader draft bills as lawmakers awaited the election pattern and committee progress.
In a press conference Secretary of War Stimson announced that the Alaskan highway is open to traffic and that motor trucks will be moved to the North Pacific outposts. He said the entire 1,671 mile road will be used for shifting men, equipment, and supplies to garrisons.
Meadville Pennsylvania October 29 fire heavily damaged the Cussgwago Temple a two story brick building housing 18 fraternal organizations. H W Trask an Odd Fellows official estimated losses at twenty five thousand dollars including lodge equipment. Fire began in the rear near Center street close to the Central fire station. Cause undetermined.
Soviet dispatches report German forces pressing a large offensive in a new central Caucasus sector near Nalchik. Bitter weather, frozen soldiers, and continued fighting around Mozdok and Tuapse mark the push as Red Army fronts employ mobile defense against tank and infantry assaults.
Harrisburg Oct 20 County representatives in the new Pennsylvania Evacuation Authority returned home to devise depopulation plans for enemy action. Authority director G Albert Stewart outlined evacuation methods with Red Cross and state departments, stressing emergency use only during heavy bombing.
Two Polish youths shared harrowing wartime memories at a senior high school rally to spur local war support. Ouamir Rystowski, 18, fled Poland in 1939 and endured Nazi advances, Hungary internment, and battles from Narvik to England before moving to Canada and the United States. The other, Bysiewski, earned Poland’s highest bravery decoration for Narvik actions.
Washington October 29 The War Department cut the inactive status period for newly inducted draftees from two weeks to one week effective November 1 Secretary of War Stimson stated these deferments behind farm workers create a need to draw on inactive status men to meet Army numbers. The action keeps War Manpower Commission plans on track for wartime needs.
Walter Clausen reports on a growing Pacific war crisis as Japan mounts a major push in the southwest Pacific. American positions from New Caledonia to Australia face mounting danger while Guadalcanal and Solomon Islands troops brace for intensified land, sea, and air assaults. Japan moves carriers, battleships, and air power eastward, threatening broader American footholds and signaling an all-out drive in the South Pacific.
A Congressional Investigating Committee blames a rendezvous between a bomber pilot and a liner crew for the midair collision near San Gordon Pass that killed 12 aboard the American Airlines transport. Testimony links Lt. Wilson and co-pilot Reppert to a Los Angeles party prior to the crash. The Army filed manslaughter charges against Wilson. Star Sgt. Leicht is under arrest. Captain Charles F. Fager, veteran pilot, led the bomber crew. Also reports Carlisle epidemic halted as newborn deaths stop after nine months. Dr Kronenberg notes the outbreak’s end and references a convalescent virus similar to one in Cleveland.
Washington October 23 Mount ane protests and a divided command in the South Pacific seemed headed toward climactic action. General Douglas MacArthur urged united direction over all embattled areas, denying political ambitions and pledging focus on victory. His statement at headquarters stressed only victory for the Allied cause, signaling possible decisive moves.
The National Bank of Corry marks its 50th anniversary, tracing origins to October 28, 1802 and noting founders Marley Crosby and Lew Darrow among early directors and officers. The Pittsburgh Mellon Bank arrival is noted, with long-time officials H. H. Keppel, A. J. Foster, Dan A. Depew and others. Journal extends congratulations to the bank and its staff on this milestone.
Miss Maris Wike, 17, was shot in the abdomen by her former boyfriend Philip Bombgardner Jr., 92, of Wernersville while driving a truck. She drove 20 miles to a doctor and then to a hospital with Bombgardner beside her. Police report she said she had quarreled with him weeks earlier and warned, Dont shoot yourself, Im not going to din. The gunfire occurred as a .32 caliber revolver discharged. Bombgardner was held without charge pending her condition.
Harrisburg oct 29 governor james assailed f claire ross democratic nominee for governor as the enemy of good government and the spokesman of political greed in a radio address. he criticized ross for allegedly buying the nomination with taxpayers money and urged pennsylvanians to elect ad jutant general edward martin. james praised martin and the republicans for pledges of honest competent and prudent management of state affairs.
Washington reports heavy fighting between American and Japanese forces over the Salamans. Allied and Australian units press the New Hebrides and Fiji approaches while MacArthur’s men strike Japanese ships at Rabald harbor and bomb base at Buka. Navy notes ongoing but not decisive action as Guadalcanal defense holds amid expected sea battles.
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