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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1944
Page
1
Three pronged Red advance creates a trap for Nazi defenses in the Balkans as Hitler weakens. Soviet troops push toward East Prussia with thousands of units edging closer, while Germans report sinking 74 vessels in the Black Sea amid the wider war effort.
Soviet forces press a three pronged Balkan drive as Red Army advances toward Yugoslavia and into Greece near Demotika. Reports note gains near Turnu Severin and along the Moldavian front with heavy fighting northeast of Warsaw and movements toward East Prussia.
John Yaggtt aged 13 was fatally struck near his Harborcreek home by a car driven by Eyeli Gifford. The driver stopped, aided by passersby, and was later released after giving a full statement to police from the Lawrence Park barracks. The incident occurred around 9 o clock last night near Haute 20.
Lucille Ball has filed for divorce from Dest Arms, alleging cruelty and unhappy separation. The complaint cites marital tensions and requests legal proceedings to proceed after the couple’s alleged split.
Allied forces near the Siegfried Line push toward Germany with Eisenhower planning a final offensive. British troops cross the Albert Canal region east of Antwerp. American forces reach Liege, Aachen vicinity. Patton’s Third Army advances along the Moselle toward Nancy. Seaborne and airborne units prepare for the main assault as German command signals retreat to the Schelde Meuse Moselle line.
Allied forces push toward the Murano river near Ravenna as German counterattacks intensify. American units advance within two miles of Pistoia, while heavy shelling and fierce fighting disrupt actions north of Pisa and along the Gothic Line.
Wanda Pudder, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ora Pudder of R. Dr. Corry, suffered second degree burns on the front of her body after a hot Navid spilled on her at home. She was taken to a local hospital and will stay under observation for several days. NO END TO SHOE RATIONING NO EARLY END TO SHOE RATIONING is not supported as a separate fact. the item notes War Production Board statements on imports and skins shortages affecting rationing.
Bulletin reports a Anglo American Russian plan for a world security system nearing final shape at Numbarton Oaks. If no last minute changes occur, it should be ready for study by Chinese authorities next week.
Pvt. James Scarem of Spartansburg arrives home on a 21 day furlough after being wounded February 20, 1944 in Italy by shrapnel. He is the son of Mrs Rebecca Robinson and is to report to a North Carolina hospital after furlough, with prior training at Fort Benning and wartime service with paratroopers in Sicily.
United States Pacific Fleet reports heavy air and naval actions across the Far East. Allied forces claimed success at Anshan and Palau with carrier actions and long range bombing of Manchurian targets. MacArthur and Nimitz described coordinated strikes, air superiority, and damage to Japanese air fields and ships as operations extended toward the Philippines and Dutch Celebes.
Washington announces the Office of Price Administration will discontinue blue tokens for processed foods on October 1 as canned items exit rationing. From September 1 shoppers will not receive blue tokens with change and can only spend processed food discs in fen units. Red tokens for meats and dairy are unchanged.
Local district officials reported the Hershey plan shows reserves in the Union City Corry district remain adequate. The Washington projection calls for 690000 physically able men to be available through January 1, with 480000 from the 18 to 37 age groups and 210000 from new 18 year olds. Some 24 to 28 year olds could be reclassified once deferments end.
London reports renewed belief that Prime Minister Churchill and President Roosevelt will meet in Quebec to map a new peace plan. Observers caution on potential political issues surfacing during talks as Allies weigh next moves after German collapse.
In a National Forge plant accident in Irvine, a worker named Criss BYPs WARREN from Youngsville was killed when over 5,000 pounds of forgings fell. Another worker, William Doel ling, 48, also of Youngsville, sustained minor injuries. Coroner Ed Tannyey ordered an inquest.
First Lieut Dale Spencer known as The Mad Pict has a new daughter born at Gerry Hospital today at 1:05 AM. The baby weighs seven pounds nine ounces and joins Arlene Robbins Spencer and the Spencer family in this city. The mother is the daughter of Mr and Mrs M Robbins of 519 Grand Street, while the ace airman’s parents are Mr and Mrs FA Spencer of Clymer.
Corry schools plan a Victory Day program across Erie County with all buildings to prepare activities. Each principal will organize a suitable program to mark the German defeat and coordinate a district wide observance aligned with school schedules and the next regular session.
The Bulgarian government dissolves the National Assembly and orders release of all Allied war prisoners. An official Sofia telegram cited by Associated Press states moves aim to curb fascist and Nazi-leaning groups. The army chief of staff is replaced as Moscow shows no armistice sign, despite Russian troop advances.
Memorial services are planned for Pvt Harel Lites and nine paratroopers. A funeral or remembrance event will be held in Spring Creek and nearby communities. Relatives Mr and Mrs Perry Lines are noted in the family context.
Republican nominee Dwight Dewey spoke to about 3,000 in Philadelphia and planned a Louisville stop en route, criticizing the Roosevelt administration as afraid of America and calling for a vigorous government to ensure world peace and national renewal.
British and American units breach the Albert Canal line and press toward Liege and Metz as German rearguards withdraw under pressure from the Moselle corridor. Eisenhower’s team pushes nearer the Saar region while First and Third Armies drive bridgeheads and threaten Aachen. In the west, Allied action holds at Namur and Tirlemont as German defenses collapse. Former Senator D died at Alpena at 82.
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