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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1944
Page
1
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Moscow dispatch reports Marshal Govorov’s Red Army ripping along the Baltic coast with two wings advancing toward Tallinn and Riga. Forces reach within 60 miles of Tallinn and 45 miles of Riga while German defenses crumble from Narva to Rahika and Jelgava. The drive includes major raids toward Warsaw and Transylvania with new strikes on Budapest and Finto-Mire.
AP dispatches from London New York Washington Alsace Lorraine and Stockholm report mixed war news. British airborne division in Holland portrayed as largely destroyed with 2800 prisoners including its commander. Tokyo ratio stories allege Japanese captures near Langling 19 miles from Kwellin. U S casualty totals surpass 400 000 with Army and Navy figures rising. German armored onslaught against the U S Third Army continues in a major tank battle. London endures successive V1 and bombing raids. Denmark ends general strike triggered by Danish police dissolution under German pressure.
Betts, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Betts of Columbus, escaped with minor injuries attending a storm in the Vocational School Hatch building. A faulty lamp cord and car wiring sparked during repairs in the automotive section, causing a bolt of electricity to discharge into Betts. Betts received treatment and rejoined football practice. no serious injuries expected.
DUN Sept 26 Weather shots made with rubber soles will become a ration item next Monday the Office of Price Administration announced today while soles containing leather remain rationed regardless of sole material. Nonmentioned shoes include those with imperfect canyon or Skier Twines. The change reflects rubber supply improvements enabling broader use.
Time is tight to keep China supplied as the nation remains a key ally among the four major powers. The supply route must stay open while the country remains free, with many opposition groups at work challenging the regime.
Washington Sept 2 China’s future role in the war against Japan increases concern among military and diplomatic officials. The issue centers on whether the American central Pacific drive can open a supply route to free China while it remains able to resist Japan. Analysts warn a delayed victory in Europe could jeopardize China’s status among the Big Four allies and complicate postwar influence in Asia.
City has a dog quarantine ordinance in effect for a six month term set to end next Tuesday. After that date dogs need not be confined though existing restrictions remain in force. Officials anticipate reenacting if new rabies cases appear. no current cases have been found locally for weeks.
Allied bombers hit the Calais port and western Germany with heavy raids. RAF aircraft struck the French coast town and surrounding gun positions while U.S. Ninth Air Force Marauders attacked Trier rail yards. Typhoons bombed Port Merxem and the ancient fortress guarding Antwerp, where about 2,000 German troops hold out.
Staff Sgt. Charles A. Alexander son of Mr and Mrs Charles E Wood of 216 Second Avenue Corry is returning home after long service in England He flew 91 missions as a B 24 gunner and took part in bombing raids over Germany earning the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross The Wood family received a bulletin from Air Command headquarters confirming his return to the United States
Erie youth Gane Semmes died at Hamot Hospital after an unusual heart operation to remove the enclosing sack around the heart. He had survived the Gelicate procedure and was reported as making a rapid recovery until today.
Reports from North East say about sixty German prisoners at the Army camp have refused to work at fruit processing plants, prompting extra army guards and machine guns. There were no hospitalizations or violent incidents confirmed, and prisoners were moved back to the camp as rumors of broader disturbances circulated. Local civilians watched for further developments as silence from Captain Morrell persisted.
Rev Father Patrick F Sharpe is reassigned from St Thomas Is to St Titusville as assistant priest. Rev Father William D Maryiato of Sacred Heart Parish becomes pastor at St Thomas Church. Rev Fr Martin moves from Cathedral Prep to serve in the high school program at St Edwards parish.
U S Pacific Fleet reports heavy fighting as American forces push through Angaur and Peleliu. Admirals describe bitter resistance on rocky terrain with slow progress by First Marine Division. Casualties estimated at around 7,645 on Angaur and Peleliu, with overall enemy losses tallied as operations continue.
New York report states Finland’s cabinet is reshuffled with Kia Castrell becoming premier after Hoxli Fowkzell’s illness in Moscow. Hackgel’s machines reportedly retained. Bern Vion named deputy minister of public works. Karl A. Pagerholm named minister of social affairs.
A Mercer jury deliberates in a Pa murder case, charged with determining guilt for blonde Miss Graham on three counts tied to the Everett Wilson dairy farm killings on October 7. The judge instructs the jury on possible verdicts including first and second degree murder, manslaughter, or acquittal, with separate verdicts required for each indictment.
The Carry Hospital association accepted the resignation of Supt. Lee Nichols with reluctance. Nichols plans to leave in October to move to Bullee, Michigan. August reports showed 278 patients and 1191 hospital days with 87 average daily census. The board noted improved sterilizers, exterior painting, and a detailed inventory for future insurance use. The association moved to tighten collections and protection for patient accounts.
Federal grand jury returned indictments against five members of an Erie county counterfeit gas coupon ring. Authorities indicated the ringleader was not in the city, with arrests anticipated and bench warrants issued for the defendants. Federal agents reportedly traced the operation to the city and county, with the group supplying most bogus coupons in the region.
Allied sky troops and British tanks captured the mile and a half long Nijmegen bridge in a fierce 24 hour battle in Holland. The action opened a route for airborne forces and pressured the German line defending the Ruhr area.
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