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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1942
Page
1
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City announces an all night parking ban and curb to sidewalk lane restriction under a new ordinance. Enforcement will roll out in stages across Aewn town with specific dates for different streets and a planned August start, linking to mayor and police chief decisions on timing.
Allied war updates say Russian bombers harassed eastern Germany and Budapest in night raids. Berlin broadcasts claim Budapest faced a second attack this war, while British raids hit a German convoy off the Dutch coast.
The Navy said American forces launched a new offensive to drive Japanese forces from Tulagi or nearby Solomons area. American air units bombed and strafed the tiny, heavily wooded island while Marines continued mop up of retreating Japanese units near Guadalcanal. A large Japanese four engine flying boat was destroyed northeast of the Solomons, bringing total Japanese planes shot down to 124. The attack signals a new phase of operations in the southeastern Solomons with U S positions consolidated.
Roosevelt says new committee's plan favors no middle course in solving the rubber crisis. Proposals include nationwide gasoline rationing, 35 mph speed limit for cars and trucks, 5,000 miles annual driving per car, expanded synthetic rubber production, recapping tires, and strict voluntary conservation measures. Committee chaired by Baruch with Conant and Compton, appointed Aug 6.
A liquor license withdrawal occurred for a hotel near a government ordnance plant in Crawford County after War Department opposition. Major Gilbertson stated the site is too dangerous due to ongoing work, and Hanna of Meadyills withdrew the application amid questions raised by the army.
City Council will meet in special session mid next week to set definite dates for the court of tax revision and appeal for this year's triennial assessment. Dates tentatively set to hear complaints from the First and Second Wards. approval expected next week.
A Reuters dispatch from Moscow says Soviet guerrilla bands push deep into Norway through bogs and forests, wrecking trains and a bridge, blowing up dumps, and killing over 100 Germans. The Navy reports two more ships torpedoed off South America, bringing Allied sinkings to 461. Captains of both vessels were captured, adding to nine merchant ship commanders held by Axis subs.
General MacArthur reports Japanese outflanking moves across the Owen Stanley range bringing attacks 44 miles from Port Moresby. Allied air power bombs and strafes the advancing force as Australian and allied troops contest a difficult high mountain corridor, with the enemy driven along ridges after crossing Myala and Efori. The 16 mile progress since Kokoda places the invaders well into southeastern New Guinea as fighting intensifies.
Corry's application for 85000 in federal funds for the Second Wacil sewer program stands before the Area Advisory Board with an early decision expected. The request, part of an 80000 program to parallel south edge storm sewer along East Smith Street and extend Bear Creek Sewer, is backed by the State Health Department and garnering local support.
City Council reviewed multiple building permits including a $14,600 new residence with a $12,000 brick garage for the Raymond Manufacturing Company at East Pleasant and Shady avenues. William Earstin plans a tour room addition at 159 West Main Street and Clyde F. Brown seeks a $200 one story extension at 8 East Congress. Carl’s project at 418 West Washington totals about $800 with lumber supplies pending.
British forces renew hostilities on Madagascar’s western coast with air strikes and naval bombardment targeting Majunga Morondava and the Mega Saurer base. Vichy reports strong attacks on several harbors as De Gaulle forces land. Washington confirms U S Britain plan further military actions in the Madagascar area.
October induction for local registrants will take place in two groups, with eighty-eight slated for final tests on October 5 and eighty-nine on October 6. The county expects 263 ten-day furloughs in October, while Meadvill and Meadville districts report examinations and calls for dozens more.
Roosevelt signs order ending double time for work on weekends and holidays to promote rest and efficiency. Double time remains allowed on a seventh consecutive day. White House declined to disclose emergency powers used. TALMALGE TRAILS ATLANTA Eugene Talmadge falls far behind in Georgia Democratic primary returns.
Washington Sept 10 Secretary of War Stimson said college students in the Army enlisted reserve must be called to active duty at age 20 when manpower demands require it. The reserve policy allowed completion of college courses, but rising demands override that provision.
Harrisburg report shows less than one per cent of Pennsylvania selective service registrants appealed classifications. Col. B. F. Evans, acting state director, said 1,959,445 registrants. 15,558 sought reclassification. Of these, 960 classifications were changed by boards while 10,496 appeals were denied.
Melbourne dispatch reports Allied communiques from MacArthur headquarters claim 25 Japanese warships and transports sunk, 300 planes destroyed with totals possibly reaching 600. 9 ships damaged and 17 enemy aircraft severely damaged. Losses and numbers vary across early April communiqués, with 12 transports or cargo ships sunk or damaged and multiple cruisers, destroyers, carriers, submarines, tankers and gunboats among the Japanese fleet affected.
Soviet and German dispatches describe brutal fighting around Stalingrad with tanks, planes, and heavy casualties. Soviet withdrawals were orderly with continued resistance as Red Army forces defend the city. Axis divisions reportedly number in the high hundreds of thousands with significant German losses and battlefield confusion.
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