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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1944

Page

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Bulgarian Premier Resigns as War Tensions Rise

Rioters in Sofia clash with police while Red Army masss on Bulgaria’s frontiers. Premier Ivan Bagryanov resigns amid resumed talks in Cairo with Britain and the United States. Nazi forces in Yugoslavia and Hungary pivot as Soviet troops push near Prague and Warsaw.

Red Army Yugoslavia Greece Bulgaria Associated Press Moscow Germany Sofia Balkal Black Sea Tani Glurgut Ruse Bullwaria Ivan Bigulanov Great Britain United States Cairo Tormud Coty Bagriangy Ploesit Gilly Niliey Son Unt Yunostay Cormins Gesu Lakatis Hungary Budapest OWT Poland Baltic Praga Warsaw

Marshall Favors Small Army After War

General George Marshall says a Wartime army may be needed long after Germany and Japan fall but urges the smallest professional force possible for peace. He directs postwar military planning to avoid a large standing army as incompatible with democratic institutions while assuming Congress will back universal military training for all youths to defend the nation.

Washington Sept. d Germany Genserel George Marshall Njodam Stutit Conkrese yRilley Ua Vergal Lnter Notithey

German army retreats and Allied advances loom

Bulletin wires report German forces fleeing toward the retreat as British and American fronts push toward Belgium and France. In Luxembourg and along the Moselle, armor moves threaten the Siegfried Line, while Maginot defenses endure. A Pennsylvania hunt for a runaway pig draws attention as Sweden weighs cutting ties with Germany amid talks with Russia.

Allied Troops Close In On Lyon Amid German Retreat

Allied forces press toward Lyon as heavy movements slow Germans attempting to escape. General Paleh reports prisoners surpass 59,000 since southern France invasion, with French taking 35,000 and Marseille-Toulon gains noted. Contes near Nice seized. operations along Grenoble threaten to cut routes. Patrol clashes occur between Lyon and Bourge de Penge area as American units push east. Public rally planned in Pittsburgh with Gov. Bricker as principal speaker on Sept. 12.

Associated Press Rome Iiny Reno Lyon Ue 1 Alexander M. Paleh Smith France Inhiditia Marseille Agul Toulon Contes Riviers Nice Patch Grenoble Jyvon

Mayor Hepler Calls Immediate Closure of Clubs and Taverns

In response to appeals from the Golden Rule merchants and others, Mayor Hepler asked the Journal to announce an immediate closure of all clubs and licensed liquor outlets in the city once the German surrender is announced. State Liquor Control Board Chair Gelder said state stores will follow town orders. The move aims to suspend alcohol sales until an emergency declaration is lifted, with local dealers and bars urged to cooperate.

Golden Rule Glo Bepler Thin The Journal Gelder State Liquor Control Board Hepler Mulbs Liqtor

First Juvenile Arrests Planned Under New Program Next Week

Chief of Police John D B Flanigan said arrests will likely occur next week in two cases involving juveniles. The youths face charges for contributing to the delinquency of children through neglect and failure to accept responsibility. The first prosecutions under the new plan will be prepared in Corry, with county officials optimistic it will curb vandalism and theft among youths.

Chie John DB. Flanigan Twa Thetis Corry Tn ‘Boly Court House Erie Wo Corry Deine Prin

Council Weighs MacDonald Damage Case in Budget Talk

City council discusses the MacDonald damages suit linked to the drainage project on Airport Road. Attorney John Spaeder seeks 27000 for loss of earnings, rental value, and property damage while George MacDonald offers to sell land for a $300 right of way to the airport.

Montis John Spaeder Erie George MacDonald South Centem Street Thomas Airport South Center Street O'Hearn Sun Beng Herovantare

Superintendent Nichols to quit post at Corry Hospital

Sup t Nichols of Corry Hospital has submitted his resignation to the hospital association board and plans to leave the city by late October. Directors have not met or acted officially, but Nichols may go to Battle Creek Michigan for new work after returning for his father's death.

Supt. Nichols Corry Hospital City Sup Lee Nisnels Tas Bose Mivspital Association Nichols Institutont Battle Creek Mich Erle Hospital Michigan Iily Nnh Wich Als Renowd

Hitler Strips Goering of Air Defense Command Reported

Basel dispatch from Geneva Tribune cites German radio saying Hitler removed Hermann Goering from air defense duties and delegated them to Nazi leaders. An informant claims Goering is under house arrest at Karinhall. no direct proof he joined the July 20 plot, but suspicion exists due to associates' involvement and executions.

Ecouftslmetes Basel Switzerland Geneva Tribune Today Hitler Reichemarshl Hermann Goering Germany Eaid Goering Fils Karinhall Estate

Pvt Harold F Lines Reported Killed in Action

Pvt Harold F Lines son of Mr and Mrs Petry Lines of this town was listed as killed in action. A paratrooper with the airborne forces he landed in France ahead of the main invasion. Word from Adj General Ulio confirmed his death, following an earlier report of him missing.

Lines Harold F. Lines Petry Lines Dune Pvt. Lines France Adj Ulio Corry

Fourteen Called Up for Examination List

The draft board issued a list of fourteen men from Union City Corry district summoned for pre-induction examination on September 13. Only four are from Corry. those accepted will join the district reserve pool. The men report at Union City board offices Wednesday morning and proceed in groups to the Erie examination center. Corry residents named include Burton Quinton Smork Gordon Clair Smith Robert Dewili Wallace Richard B. Winans Charles Lee Mantoss Joseph Alfred Breault Julius Seminel Shinberg John William Steen Harold Earl Dycier Donald Willan Dyne Arnold Eugene Humed Virgil Leslie Fox Henry Gall Howard R. Steves.

Ust Union City-Corry Corry Union City Erie Burton Quinton Smork East South Street Gordon Clair Smith Snyster Circle Robert Dewili Wallace Richard &. Winans Lemon Street Charles Lee Mantoss Edinhora Joseph Alfred Breault North Girard Julius Seminel Shinberg Waterford John Wiliam Steen Harold Earl Dycier Edinboro Donald Willan Dyne Arnold Eugene Humed Edinbore Virgil Leslie Fox Henry Gall

Destruction of Nazi Forces In Italy Near, Allied Advance

Allied forces break the Gothic Line along a 20 mile front in Italy opening the Po valley. British Eighth Army, Indian, Polish and Canadian troops push toward final goals as American units advance from the Arno toward Pisa and Florence. The Mediterranean Allied Air Force supports with heavy bombers hitting Bologna rail yards.

Rome Italy Po Valley Adriatic Fifth Army Arno Newera W2nd Ayhe Sind Pisa Pissire Eighth Army Metauro Aisticul Dewert Giains Livorno Leghorn Florence Mediterranean Bologna Breitener Pass

School Cafeterias to Open Next Week

Announcement states cafeterias at the Senior and Junior High Schools will open next Thursday. A meal including a main dish, salad, tea or cream, and rail will cost twenty cents. Tickets for regular diners go on sale the following Monday at one dollar per week. Prices may drop after a person is organized and work progresses. The same menu will be offered at both schools.

Tokyo Says Bonin Group Is Shelled Amid Pacific Moves

Tokyo radio reported Allied warships and carrier planes shelled the Bonin Islands with about 100 carrier based planes conducting a bombing raid. Iwo Jima was attacked by fighters and bombers as part of ongoing Pacific actions. The bulletin noted some Japanese nervousness over MacArthur's Philippines retake plans and described limited aerial actions against shipping and land installations.

Assauts Chight Jima Bonin Islands Theokyo Radio Pacific von Memalloy Iwo Jima Bonin Davao Tokyo Radio Mindsinb Douglas MacArthur Philippines MacArthur Mia—ado Gélebes Dutch New Guinea Timor Wewek New Guinea Chester W. Nichla

Strike Threat Still At Hand In Coal Mines

Strikes continue to loom in Pennsylvania and West Virginia as government workers report six idle mines. Supervisors vote for strike at six pits and conduct polls at nine more, demanding contract terms and company recognition for their United Mine Workers unit.

Pinswawon Pennsylvania West Virginia United Mine Workers

U S Troops Press Toward Moselle River Front

Allied forces push from Verdun and St Mihiel toward the Moselle River as American Third Army units drive ahead, closing on the German border while First Army and British Second Army advance near Belgium. Reports describe German withdrawals from Pas-de-Calais and limited cross-channel shelling as Allies threaten a larger push.

Frowt Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force Third Army Verdun St. Mihiel Wig Dreneh Prange van Man Belgium Flanders Vimy Fiske Armentieres Low Countries Halland Brussels Luxembourg Muncy Naz Gath Anny Pas-de-Calais Hitler Pas-De-Op- Vais Finis France Tolkestone Dover Boulogne Calais Londane Lus Reich

WAC Killed Instantly At Patterson Field

Dayton Ohio Sept 2 Pvt Annie Guhas 24 of Dunto Pennsylvania WAC on an alert crew was killed instantly when struck by a tractor on the Patterson Field flight line. Lieutenant Colonel E H Dase reported the accident occurred as the tug vehicle moved air cargo to and from the hangars.

Dayton Ohio Patterson Field Annie Guhas Dunto E.H. Dase Pol Jose Pyyaba

Grose 15 Fine Over Health Order Compliance

Cecil Grose charged with failing to comply with a Board of Health order and keeping premises in Second Worth Wes in a disorderly state was found guilty before Magistrate Gordon yesterday and fined with costs. Grose was represented by his attorney and a possible appeal was discussed.

Grose Cecil Grose Board of Health and Ceurt Uble Wes Gordon Pied Bat Erie Vod His Berg

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