30 Oct 1944
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1944
Page
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MacArthur reports two thirds of Leyte Island controlled and Samar isolated as Japanese retreaters seek escape by sea. He notes Allied forces have begun dismantling organized resistance in the Leyte valley with preparations for a knockout blow on nearby Japanese units. News from multiple fronts indicates the Philippines campaign is moving into a decisive phase.
The Mie Board of Health reported the third polio case, Mrs. Allen Foote of 203 Fairview Street, aged 31. Dr W W Graham diagnosed infantile paralysis Saturday afternoon as paralysis began in both legs. Mrs Foote is seriously affected but not yet paralyzed beyond control. Dr G E Bennett oversees care in Dr Graham's absence.
Stockholm eases currency import limits leaving wartime controls on gold and foreign money. In China: Allied push toward Mandalay with Chinese crews advancing from the north. San Francisco reports Tokyo radio confirming Richelieu neural waters near the Philippines with U.S. forces. London notes air raids and continued bombing as raids resume with hundreds of planes.
State Guard unit Company A staged a realistic test Saturday evening with Capt Gny Abbey ordering immediate mobilization at 6 10. 57 of 68 enlisted reported by 11 00 after three buses were arranged and three days of food prepared. Men reported in full gear and equipment. demobilization followed a social gathering. Other towns advertised the assembly hour, reducing surprise value.
Maj. Gen. Claire L. Chennault, commander of the U S 14th Air Force, is serving as acting commander in the China theater until Maj. Gen. Albert Wedemeyer arrives to take up his post as commander of American forces in China official quarters disclosed.
Allied troops drive about 40 000 retreating Germans toward the waterway network south of Rotterdam as the campaign to clear the southwest corner of the Niederlande enters its final phase. Bridges and ferries are targeted. Bree's communications hub freed. Breda to Roosendaal road cut. Luneville Vosges actions noted. four to ten miles advance toward the Maas Hollandse Diep.
Three men in a 1845 Ford coach were riding toward Little Cooley when the vehicle left Route 77 between Little Cooley and Ney Richmond, overturned, and demolished. Mason died at Meadville City Hospital after injuries. Tham and Walker were hospitalized with critical or serious injuries. Coroner Luther J. King and State Police investigated.
A chaotic Washington dispatch reports a sharp military and political crisis in China following General Stillwell's withdrawal. Allies fear Chiang Kai shek's ability to sustain military and civil leadership as Japan's fate hinges on Chinese decisions, with key staffing and policy changes looming in Chungking and Washington.
The Corry draft board lists three Corry residents among the November pre-induction physicals. Named from Corry are Lewis Alfred Barton R F D 1 John Dave Miller Brooke Street and Wilbur Chaves Larson 212 West Main Street. Other district callups include Glenn G Arters Inkster Michigan Carlyle Alexander Thomas Knoxville James Cassis Union City Pa Neon Leroy Manross Erie Pa Henry Pete Malinowski Waterford Pa Edward John Weaver Union City Pa Orval Deray Drake Union City Pa Robert Earl Rockwell Union City Pa Edward John Lemock Waterford Pa Clay Barkley Combs Union City Pa Thomas Maproe Marthers Waterford.
President Roosevelt ends a 2000 mile bid for 124 electoral votes and plans a final push in New England with possible Boston stop. He told crowds in Fort Wayne that he will counter Republican misrepresentations and will appear in several states during the closing campaign week.
Allied headquarters said on October 30 that American and British forces of the Fifth Army advanced again in the mountains southeast of Bologna. The report notes continued pressure against German positions with no immediate details on casualties or territorial changes.
London August 30 The last escape route for Germans in northeast Hungary was blocked today by Soviet forces near Osan on the Upner River. Berlin reports Russian gains in the advance toward Budapest and claims to have crossed into eastern Chechnoyukix as the Moscow communique traces rapid progress against German lines.
The War Production Board released names of firms with spot authorizations for civilian goods production. By Oct 24, 1,278 firms approved, rising to over 300 weekly. total October approvals reach $202,428,000, up from $150,000,000 a week earlier. Pennsylvania firms include Corry Jamestown Mfg Co in Corry and Ralph W. Shier Co in Brie for steel cabinets and septic tanks.
British troops have captured Kovapie, 54 miles southwest of Salonika, after a sharp clash with retreating Germans in northern Greece. Allied communique reports heavy fighting west of the town on a major escape route for German forces. RAF Beaufighters sight two large explosions in Salonika dock area as Germans demolish port facilities.
Wounded Marine from Corry, part of Magints in the Pacific War Zone, reported by his mother Mrs Babhwine Reubcki. He is in a naval hospital on New Caledonia after duty in Guadalcanal, Sicily, England, and other campaigns. Two other traders in service include Obnsler J. Radecki and Cpl Stanley Radeck, with Belgham quarter stationed in Welland.
The First Baptist Church reports the fund for the $2650 mortgage on the church edifice has been generously over subscribed. Subscriptions started January 1. The mortgage will be burned in special exercises planned for late November. The pastor Rev Francia Whiteman and church members express deep gratitude.
Local trappers report high fox pelts as numbers exceed a hundred in ten miles of the city. Trappers urge hunters to avoid disturbing sets when season opens to aid rabbit and game bird recovery amid low fur prices. Roosevelt names Adolf A. Boris to temporary president of the international conference in Chicago.
Paris reports De Gaulle forbids all but regular army and police from bearing arms. The National Resistance Council opposes the decree, seeking legal status for the Milice and questioning the government’s right to decide France’s future. Government insists decree will be respected and notes militia contributions to liberation. The order hints at compulsory military training or integration into the army, with possible exceptions for other French forces.
Three battleships listed as sunk and six damaged at Pearl Harbor. Five battleships damaged in engagement, with port taken and enemy losses rising. Nimitz report confirms heavier toll on Japanese forces amid ongoing Pacific actions.
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz hailed a decisive Pacific victory after American forces damaged or sunk 58 Japanese warships in the Second Battle of the Philippine Sea. He cited carrier battles and submarine actions as key to the triumph, noting heavy Japanese losses and significant American battleships and aircraft carriers sustaining damage but remaining in action. Further reports from the Philippines indicated noncombat casualties and continued Allied advances, with Tokyo broadcasting mixed assessments.
Democrats led by Mr. Edwards organized a school wide presidential election at Senior High to teach electors college work and papilan voting. Homerooms represented states and each group of students earned electoral votes. Result shown with Democrats ahead and Republicans trailing in the final tally.
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