29 Sep 1944
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1944
Page
1
A fragment indicates Walter Perry funds a municipal project in the city, with unclear details on scope or stakeholders. The readable text mentions investment by an individual named Walter Perry and a city context. Further specifics are not legible.
A faded OCR fragment mentions health, agriculture, livestock terms, quantities, and scattered names including Charles Keuiter and Chip Russet stalin. Many lines are unintelligible, with inconsistent punctuation and misplaced fragments.
World War II desk report from Moscow notes Hungary’s government signaling peace terms amid a swift Soviet and Yugoslav offensive. Rumors spread of possible German departure as Red Army forces push across a 100 mile arc from Romania into Hungarian frontier regions. The piece cites reports of peace feelers, battlefront advances into Lupkow Pass, and Yugoslav and Czech movements, with Tito and other leaders mentioned as part of regional actions and intermediary talks.
An Allied dispatch notes Germany plans a 14 ton explosive devise with explosive radius about two miles as the third vengeance weapon after V1 and V-2. The report mentions Heinkel V-3 and long range rocket plans but with limited confirmation.
President Roosevelt issued an eight point plan to curb postwar Germany guiding policy under State Department oversight. The outline aims to prevent Germany from again threatening future generations and covers continued lend-lease support, reconstruction, and international trade on a mutual basis with Allies.
New York bulletin reports the capture of Belgrade announced by Yugoslav Patriots via Ankara radio. CBS recorded the broadcast.
Berlin reports the death of Joseph Buerckel a senior minister in Hitler’s regime aged 49 The German radio stated he died today from inflammatory illness at Neustadt officials confirmed the demise as the Nazi leadership mourns a high ranking figure in the government
Captain James J. Dormer of Middletown Air Base arrived to investigate the AT-6 trainer crash at Corry airport near Lawrence where Lieut. William Jewell was injured. Accompanied by photographer Opk Alsign, Dormer gathered wreck details and interviewees before departing for Middletown. A moonsh crew with a trailer and dismantling gear planned to ship the aircraft to Luke Field Base for further study and possible repair at Middletown shops.
Nine killed and about 100 injured in a collision of two Chicago and North Western trains on the outskirts of Missouri Valley. The dead included three soldiers whose names were withheld by Fort Crook, Nebraska, pending notification.
Chungking faces gloom as Chinese defeats and the chance of losing American air bases in China raise doubts about Allied prospects. The atmosphere mirrors dark days of fighting alone, with Wu Chi Chuan’s prestige damaged and tensions with Communists affecting central government. Chennault’s airfield losses hinder efforts to harass Japanese targets and disrupt shipping.
U S Pacific Fleet reports Admiral Halsey’s Third Fleet striking Philippines airfields and ships. Seven day toll rises to over 1,000 Japanese planes and about 160 ships sunk or damaged, with 20 to 30 crew dead. MacArthur’s forces sink a 1,000 ton transport and damage a 3,000 ton vessel in Sulu convoy actions. American losses include 10 planes and 3 air crew. Japanese fleet largely avoids battle.
A Mayal veteran of Anzio and Normandy, serving with landing craft forces, arrived with his wife Mrs Oleta Perkins Moore to spend a brief leave in the city. He participated in Sicily and Salerno and was in the first Normandy assault wave on June 6. He earned the Medal of Merit for landing U S forces behind enemy lines in Italy.
Nazi defeat expected later. 200000 Nazis trapped. Dr Merle Amy leads a four division X Day mobilization in Corry for victory celebration. Plans call for four divisions with marshals, city bands, color guards, and many civic groups mobilizing on signal of final news.
The Dumbarton Oaks security conference announced a large measure of agreement on plans for a world of guarantees. British American and Soviet delegation chairmen said six weeks of talks concluded yesterday with progress, while new talks with a Chinese group were to begin soon in Washington.
State College reports pilot Wilson A. Scott of Novimberland Pennsylvania died when a mail pickup plane from All American Aviation Company crashed after the mail rope between posts broke. Passenger Robert Taylor from Huntington County escaped with minor injuries as the plane nosed into trees minutes after the field approach. Bruce Dreibilbis, a nearby farmer, witnessed the wreck.
Court house reports in Erie show more than 13 000 registrations received across the county on Wednesday. Early estimates were surpassed and Republicans held a lead by several hundred in the day’s tally, according to a template report.
A Victory shift worker at the Ajax Works plant, identified as Haslett, suffered severe injuries when a crane hoist ran off the crane runway. He was crushed on the left leg and sustained head wounds. He was rushed to Comy Hospital. his condition remained serious as of last evening pending further X rays and possible surgery.
Major and Mrs Alfred Schatter of Newark New Jersey assigned to Corry command as successors to Adjutant and Mrs John Morrison and will arrive in the city next Thursday October. Adjutant and Mrs Morrison, who have served at the Salvation Army post in Queenlville, Pa, will leave the city next Wednesday after completing a very successful tour of duty in Corry.
Allied forces including U S Third and Seventh Armies push through Alsace Lorraine and toward Belfort as operations widen from the Holland salient. Montgomery’s ground and airborne units advance toward the Rhine area while Patton’s forces press from Nancy toward the Moselle. German defenses stiffen but the Allies anticipate a broader offensive in the Low Countries and near Aachen.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports ample turkey supplies expected for civilian meals this Thanksgiving season in Western Pennsylvania. Officials note the 1949 harvest and processing efforts ensure a steady supply, with industry figures highlighting distribution to households and institutions.
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