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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1942
Page
1
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A large Labor Day parade is planned for Corry with twenty two floats multiple decorated autos and a hundred or more marching union members plus schoolchildren and pets. The event will feature floats from Ajax Tron Works Raymond Mfg Co Carry Jamesown Mfg Aero Supply Union and others. Organized under Walter H Scott the celebration aims to be the citys biggest in years with extensive committee involvement and industry participation.
Pennsylvania’s 422 local draft boards were told there are enough single men without dependents to fill the October quota without using married registrants. Col Evans announced after a state wide survey that calls will target single men first, and boards with many 1 A registrants will bear heavier burdens. Boards with no 1 A men on hand will not be called to supply inductees in October.
American troops arrived in the Belgian Congo and were warmly welcomed at Benoildville by locals. The Belgian government news agency said the forces inspired admiration for their spirit and equipment as the Congo sits along the Allied route toward Egypt.
A 200-pound Indian suspect, LeRoy Williams, was arrested after a drink fueled assault on a railroad clerk at a passenger station around 8:40 last night. The clerk, Spencer, suffered severe head lacerations but survived. Williams, in custody, will face an Alderman hearing, with officials awaiting charges.
Army airmen killed in bomber crash near Angola State Prison in Louisiana. Roosevelt announces US plans to send a technical mission to Brazil to aid the war effort. Berlin reports Soviet air raids on East Prussia and Warsaw fires. Attorney General Biddle cites investigations into subversive activity with multiple dismissals. Berlin cites Dieppe raid prisoner retaliation and handcuffing. Budapest dispatch says executions in Croatia court martial. Havana reports Axis spy arrest of a foreign communications expert. Algeciras dispatch notes British landing maneuvers near Gibraltar. Quito proclaims discovery of revolutionary plot against Ecuador government. Chinese forces approach Hintrwa near key Japanese base.
The air ministry hailed the raid on Saarbruecken as an outstanding success with three British bombers missing. A large bomber force attacked the Nazi coal and iron center in clear weather, followed by midair clashes as Spitfires patrolled the channel. US and RAF fighters later flew over eastern England en route to France. German activity over England that night was light.
Coroner Ed Lowrey reported in Warren Pa that four month old baby of Mr and Mrs Harold P Deniel died last night after a feeding. The infant was strangled to death on milk in Warren.
Washington reports President Roosevelt is near finalizing a wage stabilization plan and farm price controls before his Labor Day address. Advisers split compensation into wages salaries and high incomes, with proposals to cap high pay and tie raises to cost increases. Farm price options include maintaining parity with subsidies or using war powers to set ceilings without subsidies.
Twenty two Corry boys plus a large group from Union City area are ordered to report September 10 for induction at Erie. Fifty one local registrants and two transferrals will depart to induction, with earlier called 1-A recruits reclassified to meet quotas. Names include Stephen Regrus, Harold Tate, Willard Shreve, Merle Simmons, Glenn Paulson, Pranie Eiley, George Sprovers, Alfred Wright, Thomas Varassa, Clarence Safford, Stuart Gorsline, Mark Gof, and others.
Newark story reports Bert Bahr convicted of conspiring to aid Germany in espionage earns a 30 year federal prison term. Judge William P. Smith notes the sentence is the maximum under espionage statutes though execution was possible. court questions Bahr about undisclosed names and addresses. Treasury report shows August 31 figures: expenditures 800,200,304.85 and total debt 86,977,119,1973.
In Belfast the appearance of two United States soldiers on city streets sparked fresh disorder soon after the execution of 18 year old IRA member Thomas J. Williams for killing a police officer. Police dispersed a about 300 demonstrators who shouted at the Americans as two were arrested for unlawful voting and jailed. Police were mobilized to guard the prison after a cache of arms was found. Women marched singing God Save Ireland and Nazi style salutes were reported as IRA sympathizers clashed with authorities.
Barry's participation in the department's billion dollar drive begins at the Rex Theater with $1550 in bonds sold last night. The campaign invites defense stamp sales in the lobby all month, offers free tickets with bond purchases, and plans to recruit workers to pledge ten percent of earnings. D Warren DeRosay spoke, officially opening September efforts as VFW committees organize in plants under John A Blatt.
A partisan column argues that thousands of loyal and independent Democrats will sit out the upcoming gubernatorial campaign. It blames payrollpacked state committee tactics for the Ross nomination and predicts a defeat in November, shaping calls for party reform and rehabilitation. The piece cites Senator Joseph J. Guffey's loyalists and longtime independents as the two main sideline camps, noting internal resentments and verbal quotes about being stuck with Ross.
Eugene E Clark 27 of Union City was killed in action during a Pacific theater operation. He trained at Parris Island and served with the U S Marines after enlisting in Erie in February. He previously worked at Hookless Fastener Co Meadville and had resided in Union City for about two years. Survived by his mother five brothers two sisters with several serving in the military. Funeral arrangements to be held near the death location.
Wendell L. Willkie landed at Catro Cairo by plane today while traveling in a broad itinerary that includes Russia India and China and other destinations.
Allied reports from Australia describe Japanese forces strengthening near Port Moresby in the Kokoda sector as ground and air actions intensify. Two heavy strafing runs hit enemy positions while Allied air crews claim a hard blow weakened Japanese fighter strength in New Guinea.
Warren Pa Sept 2. W J Stafford of Erie a brakeman on a westbound Pennsylvania freight train was killed at 7 A M today by a northbound freight in the Warren yards. Coroner Ed Lawrey and Stafford were knocked under one of the loaded cars as he was striking a card, per station report.
Allied forces in western Egypt clash with Rommel as American airmen strike supply depots amid a vast dust storm. British and U.S. units report heavy armored fighting, with advances and withdrawals around El Alamein and the Mediterranean coast. In the east, Red Army pushes Germans northwest of Stalingrad but sustains counterattacks and retreats in places.
The Federal government seeks to acquire the former fair grounds at North Corry for Peders development. The court will hear parties including the city of Garry Corry School District Erie County Citizens National Bank and J. H. Weight. Hearing date Tuesday September 16 with September 15 as alternate if needed.
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