14 Sep 1943
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1943
Page
1
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Senator Wheeler vows to push a permanent ban on inductions of fathers, seeking a timely Senate vote while Barkley calls for Gen. Marshall and Admiral King to testify on armed forces needs. The move aims to clarify manpower requirements before action, with House leaders also pressing for prompt update information.
Washington Sept 14 A Republican prediction that the White House will soon take a definite stand on compulsory work legislation was voiced as Rep May of Kentucky, chair of the House military committee, urged suspension of the draft until a manpower survey is completed. Rep Wadsworth of New York cited interest in a national service bill and said administration timing hinges on political considerations.
The Corry School District Board of Education again failed to reach a decision on insuring about 140000 with Star Insurance Company or switching to Pacific Fire Insurance Company. The vote split among directors with Mrs. Barnes and Wood and Lewis backing the master policy plan, while Haight Johnson and Morton favored the Pacific bid. Clarence Shoop’s upcoming vote may decide the outcome when the board reconvenes, with questions raised about property valuation increases and coverage gaps under the master policy plan.
The Navy announced today 26 casualties including 2 dead 1 wounded and 23 missing. In addition two men previously listed as missing are now reported dead. This brings the total Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard casualties to 39281.
Navy reports loss of submarine Grenadier with two chasers after an August 23 attack and a Japanese raid on Funafuti base. The Grenadier, built in Portsmouth FL, carried a crew of about 35 and was the 12th submarine lost since the war began. Also notes a separate election update with scattered polling results and county race tensions.
Bulletin notes May's comment on drafting fathers, Ottawa plan to cut home defense by about 20 000, and disbandments of divisions. Algiers says Germans facing fierce Italian resistance while Balkans report Tito's forces in Montenegro. Pennsylvania and nearby states ordered to keep offices open until tomorrow for essential industry job registrations.
Naum Gooner opens a new fur and tailor shop in the former Laurie Grocery and Merritt Appliance spaces on East Main, with Wednesday opening. Cooper will sell Tuy coats, tailor suits for men and women, and remodel garments. Extensive fur repair equipment and materials have arrived, and the storeroom has been refinished with new linoleum covering.
Washington reports a new U S Army bomber attack on Japan’s Kurile Islands viewed as the payoff from the Aleutian campaign. Navy hints that long bombing raids from Alaskan bases may be underway as bombers strike targets and claim several enemy planes down.
Acting on Superintendent Ralph S Dewey’s recommendation the Board of Education set nonresident tuition for Concord Public Schools for 1943 44. Elementary $6 62 per month, Junior High $9 84, Senior High $12 55. Transfers from Snyder Circle helped relieve congestion. enrollment by school listed. Also approved $10 weekly to football assistant coach Robin Stover, Sam Bapone hired as janitor, and Nichols Taxi Service contract for Richard Thomas transport at 60 cents a day shared by family and state.
President Roosevelt denounces an appropriation bill rider aimed at penalizing three federal officials as an unwarranted encroachment on executive and judicial powers. The rider targeted Dr. Robert Morss Lovett secretary in the Virgin Islands and William E. Dodd Jr and Goodwin B. Watson of the Federal Communications Commission amid Dies Committee scrutiny of un American activities.
Joseph Whitlam Firth fourteen, son of Mr and Mrs Barry B Firth of Spartanburg Route 1, sustained a fractured hip in a farm accident late yesterday. He was riding a tractor attached drag when he was thrown off. He was rushed to Corry Hospital and his condition was reported somewhat improved this evening.
Washington reports Congress returned to the capital facing the food subsidies issue. Chester Bowles, now general manager of the Office of Price Administration, must steer price controls and subsidies to align with fall goals. Congressional mood toward OPA appears to have softened since departure.
British forces landed on Spitzbergen above the Arctic Circle after a German hit and ram raid on September 8. Berlin via DNB and AP say five British destroyers reached Berentabure, seized guns, while German claims report harbor and weather station damage without stating the Norwegian garrison’s fate.
Russian forces seized the fortress city of Bryansk breaching the main German defense line before the Dnieper. Moscow announced Germans evacuated in good order with limited losses as Red Army encirclement efforts reached outskirts and pushed toward the Dnieper and Azov regions.
KITTANNING Pa Sept 14 Chief of Police Sam Densmore said Albert Grice 24 will face murder charges in the death of Elizabeth Wingate 21 at her home last night Geleraid Wingate gave a statement claiming Grice stabbed Wingate during an attempted assault authorities reported Grice is held for the murder in connection with the incident at her residence
A city house to house canvass effort reports a bond total of 151000 with good response but fears campaign lag. Ward captains include Mrs. Lionel Thurayund, Mrs. Plovener Stewart, Mrs. Garth Carr, Mrs. Lestie Welly, Mrs. Ray Stearns, and Mrs Donald Watts as leaders hope for strong attendance akin to past variety shows.
Allied dispatch reports Japanese forces raggedly fleeing from Salamaua toward Lae as MacArthur headquarters estimates about 20,000 survivors pressing a last stand. Australians and Americans push toward Lae while bombers strike Japanese bases from Makassar to the Solomon Islands and target Lae’s gun batteries.
Corry and yl finity residents await details on a proposed milk price rise from 14 to 17 cents per quart. The State Milk Commission issued a tentative order, pending OPA approval, with no clear section yet. The commission said new tiers to complete the adjustment are forthcoming as OPA aims to restore food prices from the prior level. Treasury data shows the Sept. balance at 6.3915 billion dollars.
British 8th Army closes to within 100 miles of American forces in Salerno area amid reports of Allied withdrawals to the sea. Sermon broadcasts claim Americans are in flight after suffering about 10,000 casualties as war in Italy could hinge on the Italian campaign outcome.
Allied forces press the Salerno bridgehead as British and American units push toward coastal towns. German counterattacks and troop movements are reported, with both sides claiming gains and heavy fighting along the 24 mile front.
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