19 Sep 1944
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1944
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text describing a trial or court event with unclear names and actions. No coherent subjects or dates are readable. The passage references a jury and some form of verdict or decision but lacks specifics to identify persons places or proceedings.
A fragmented report notes Reed and Wolfe assisting a local Verde project. Mentions a next store plan, with BeR and mr aiding efforts. Unclear dates or full names, but indicates community action involving youths and local leaders.
Allied forces widened momentum on Peleliu and Angaur in the southern Palau Islands as Japanese resistance weakened. American units reported strong progress, with Peleliu airfield in use by US planes and a push toward Angaur’s Saipan town area. Casualties for the period showed Japanese losses in the thousands, while American casualties remained light. Morotai action continued with reconnaissance operations as the campaign continued.
Ward B Alli, alleged to have tried to seize a child cared for in this city by his estranged wife Anita Allo, was arrested yesterday by Tyler sheriff and returned to the city by Constable Brown on warrants issued by Magistrate Gor ton. He faces assault and battery charges while another warrant covers a surety of the police to secure his appearance. He was arraigned upon return and held under bond furnished by John Arbuckle for further hearing on September 2. The wife is the complainant. Alli allegedly drove here, visited the child's grandparents, and attempted to take the child, with the father in a state of disorder and the child reportedly injured.
London dispatch reports the Mostow admiralty announces Finland has signed an armistice with Russia and Britain as negotiators for the United Nations. Swedish and Finnish sources describe terms under a 5-year protocol near Porkkala, with reports of German withdrawals and Finnish advances against German positions in northern Finland amid farm burnings.
Mrs One Fspy was charged by Tacal police with abandonment of minor children after a number of weeks during which she reportedly failed to provide for them. The youngest infant was cared for in county homes, while three older children were placed with their grandmother in Spartansburg. She was held in the city jail overnight and is to face a hearing before Magistrate Gornin. Neighbors aided authorities as Chief Flanigan arranged court action.
Governor Bricker campaigned in Erie urging support for the GOP platform. He cited party leadership in Congress and Republican governors, claiming the party restored public confidence and vowed to revive business and industry while opposing the New Deal’s unemployment focus. He spoke at Union Station amid a crowd, outlining a rehabilitation program and integrity of the party.
Stockholm dispatches report that German forces seized all government buildings in Copenhagen including parliament and all olive stations across Denmark in a lightning campaign just before noon. The occupation signals a rapid consolidation of control amid the Danish crisis.
London reports say robot bombs apparently from planes over the North Sea struck London and southern England, killing at least four and wounding many. Evacuation centers urged residents to remain away as families endured tragedy including the Chansley family with only a five year old survivor. Shelling across the Channel resumed from the British coast as authorities weighed the robots’ range and origin amid a two week lull in blackout restrictions.
A Tokyo radio broadcast claimed civilians were evacuated from the Palau islands as U S forces invaded. The FCC noted a convoy of cruisers and destroyers with air escort, while AP reporting in London cited a tally of American losses and ships sunk, though unconfirmed by other sources.
Soviet forces press the German lines west of Jelgava as a vast five day Baltic campaign continues. Moscow reports heavy Red army operations in Latvia and Warsaw sector, claiming dozens of German tanks and planes destroyed and surrounding attempts to split German Baltic forces.
President Roosevelt directed the government to prepare for peacetime demobilization, ordering Budget Director Harold S. Smith to plan liquidating war agencies and reconverting the government after victory in Europe. The Civil Service Commission reported 2,936,002 federal employees at the start of the month, with 270,502 in Washington, while the Byrd committee estimated 9,112,965 as of Sept. 13.
Treasury update from Washington on September 19 detailing the Treasury totals for the period. It lists overall totals and net figures, with several large numeric values and procedures cited in the report.
Mayor Hepler presided as Ohy City Council discussed four settlement proposals from Attorney John Spaeder representing the MacDonald heirs in a long running drainage dispute. Proposals range from $1,000 to $6,000 with various drainage fixes or city takeover, all seen as high given the ten year history and possible land value benefits. The group planned a detailed afternoon meeting to chart the drainage solution and risks, with continuation on Page Two.
Russian forces supplied Warsaw with arms, food, ammunition, and medicine for Polish patriots inside the city. The mission involved Mustang fighters and a record long roundtrip, with battles and interceptions noted by the Buster Command communique.
A report from Sparta says Maméss Nichols, a farmer between Spartansburg and East Branch, collapsed and was believed dead after a stroke. He was found alive with partial paralysis and remained in critical condition at his home, with a Warren County coroner notified while a physician arrived.
A letter from Admiral HL Vickery U.S.M.G. informs Trill Trettemtor rises employees that the company earns its Third Gold Star Maritime M insignia. The note commends loyal effort, cites wartime cargo, engine indicator work, and new production under Medical Corps supervision.
Capt Slovemnayel of the Army Air Force Training Center leads 23 senior high students from Cong Senter Miely Gehaw through quadiform examinations. Participants include Carl Willard Dall Worald L Dickinson and Richard A Burrows among many others from Corr and Elgin areas as they apply for entry into the corfe reserve throne.
Aero Supply Manufacturing Company officials denied reports of planned job cuts. Management said no reductions are contemplated now and the labor office added that future action cannot be forecast, with any change to depend on orders and call cancellations in coming days.
U S forces break into hostile river defenses with heavy crossings while British airborne units move into Holland. Signals point to allied landings near Amsterdam and The Hague as U S columns push east of Nancy in advancing operations across occupied Europe.
Allied forces invade northern Germany and secure Eindhoven as American troops push deeper into the Rhine defenses. Parachute and glider units establish bridges while British and American formations press toward Cologne, Strasbourg, and Mulhouse amid renewed momentum.
Ajax announces a public open house this Saturday at 2 PM to view the large marine engine plant and the new equipment installed for the Maritime Commission project. The event includes a formal program and is expected to draw broad community participation beyond Ajax employees.
R Vanette of Ithaca has arrived to assume control of the Montgomery Ward store in Corry, succeeding Ira W Knlesty who previously directed the Corry unit. F. L. Carpenter, Montgomery Ward district manager, confirmed the transfer and noted Mr Vanette’s twelve years with the company and prior assignment in Jamesville.
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