Unclear fragmentary text from local fire report
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a fire at a bank site with Miller and Jonna aulel Trple, but details are unreadable and cannot be verified.
30 Sep 1943
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1943
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a fire at a bank site with Miller and Jonna aulel Trple, but details are unreadable and cannot be verified.
OCR is unreadable with mixed symbols and currency marks. Readable details are insufficient to identify a specific product, date, or seller. No names, places, or amounts can be confirmed.
A Yugoslav communique says guerrillas forced retreat of German troops at several points in northeastern Italy, including near Ljubljana and Gorizia, with fighting spreading toward the Austrian border. German radio reports claim penetrations up to 100 miles into northern Italy and continued heavy clashes around the Venice Trieste axis.
Erie County announces the 1944 property assessment set by Chief Assessor John Pokorski based on 70 percent of fair value. Most properties retain the current year’s assessments with few boosts where inequalities existed. total valuations rise only due to new construction while the seven mill tax rate is expected to hold. Public inspection and appeal arrangements are noted.
Eisenhower and Italian Marshal Badoglio conferred on joint naval cooperation for Malta as war unfolds in the Mediterranean. Berlin radio and German press comment on Mussolini and the Italian monarchy, while Ruhr industry faces renewed bombardment. Evansville reports the Third War Loan goal of 15 billion dollars reached.
The city reports a war bond drive total of 1 345 130 09, about 300 000 over quota, with $1 945 140 09 raised to date. Golden Rule Club helped a heavy day of subscriptions by Aero Supply Mfg Co and general bond sales. campaign leaders laud workers across four major industries and the Women’s canvas for strong totals.
secretary of war reported on September 30 that American Army casualties dead wounded and missing reached about 85 000 for the period from December 7 1941 to September 15 1943. Salerno losses were 3 500 killed wounded and missing as Allied forces built a beachhead in Italy. An officer’s widow, Mrs Emory Astle Austin, received posthumous Silver Star and Purple Heart for Captain Emory A Austin who was killed in action in the European theater.
The draft of fathers for military service begins tomorrow as a survey suggests most states will induct family heads immediately to meet quotas. Local boards will exhaust childless men first and deferments end for dependency grounds, with many fathers entering Class Two if their work is deemed essential, aiming for 446000 in the period before year’s end. Chicago and New York City areas report varied schedules, with some states delaying until November while others begin in October.
Pennsylvania Highway Department to open bids on nine road resurfacing projects in eight counties including Crawford and Erie. Shroyer said the program aims to accelerate work in spring 1944 with bituminous surfaces. Projects cover Blooming Valley, North East, Waterford, McKean and Bradford areas totaling about 27.75 miles with widths from 16 to 44 feet. Local boards defer call to review bids tomorrow.
As hearings near completion in the House military committee, a Senate-passed bill would give increased benefits to dependents of new enlistees. The measure, likely retroactive to October 1, aims for prompt first month payments and broad eligibility.
Industrial firm Thomas Motors announces that V. M. Anderson has purchased an ownership stake in the company. Details specify the nature of the investment and potential implications for management and operations.
Russian forces seized the eastern suburbs of Kiev along the Dnieper in renewed pressure on German defenses. Reports say they control bridges and villa districts as reinforcements push toward key crossings across the river.
Portland Oregon September 30 workers at the Oregon Shipbuilding Corp under Kaiser Shipyard set a national record by completing 44th Liberty freighter work in a single month. Until late shifts long weeks and seven day stretches raised morale and pay while sleep and home life suffered. Les Voshell welcomed the crew noting the rush and dedication of the men and women who stayed on the job despite hardship.
Allied forces report a massive ammunition depot at Wewak in the Southwest Pacific was destroyed by Liberator bombers. The strike followed a day of heavy air action that saw significant enemy losses and continued Allied pressure around Finschhafen and Bougainville.
A yellow alert woke civilian defense staff from their beds across eastern Pennsylvania in the early morning. State defense officials reported a prompt and efficient response and said they were well satisfied with the execution of the alert.
A Senate committee report cites British diplomacy and press briefings as more current than U S messaging on World War II. It notes American air actions in Sicily are often credited to Allied forces, while Britain publicizes Abadan’s production and Persia oil issues.
Senator Brewster reports from a 49 000 mile tour that Japan has produced a 14W fighter called a super Zero. He says only a few seen but they are tough and may force more U.S. big eagle fighters into production. American air losses rising as front line airfields demand more planes.
Officials report state and local boards will likely avoid calling pre Pearl Harbor fathers for induction before December at earliest. An October quota is set for fathers born after September 14 1941 and required to maintain family support while servicemen are deployed.
Three boys, two aged 17 and one younger, were arrested in Fest Branch for stealing about 800 gallons of gasoline from a storage tank owned by Howard Burleigh. The thefts, spanning three months, occurred at Burleigh’s oil lease operation and involved a two thousand gallon storage tank. Police estimate the loss at around eight hundred gallons. County officials were notified and court summons for delinquency were issued for October 18.
A list shows Cory residents assigned to the Army for training following final examinations and induction at Erie on September 8. The accepted recruits include Lawrence G. Brown, Andrew Somaya, George Stanford, Paul A. Blaha, Wilber D. Sperry, Willem FP, Shreve, Chariast B, Westas, and Charles Willett.
Allied troops pushing through southern Italy rapid advance as German forces retreat from Naples. Reports say Pompeii near Vesuvius was explored while Naples faced heavy bombardment and sporadic fighting in the outskirts. Observers note British and American units driving toward the port city amid dynamite blasts and continued air raids.
Corry milk consumers await federal action on price increases tied to subsidies. Governor Edward Martin urged approval of a plan to raise farm milk prices to offset higher feed costs, noting farmers sell cows for meat when profits fall. The federal subsidy program offers 25 to 50 cents per hundredweight, with a $60 million nationwide allocation.
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