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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1944

Page

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Reds Tighten Pinchers Drive On Vassal State

Moscow reports a strong propaganda push urging Hungary to surrender as Red Army forces tighten a pincers offensive against Hitler's last major vassal state. Leaflets over Hungarian lines urge capitulation while broadcasts warn desertion is too late. Malinovsky's east campaign advances Transylvania as Riga front sees heavier enemy resistance yet steady Soviet gains.

Moscow Russia Hungary Red Army Hitler Borden Jighlands Mornl- Fern ‘Transylvania Tyan Petrov Iuthenian Pass Czechioslovakia Rodlon ’. Malinovsky Targu-Mures Mures Malinovsky Romania Riga

Soviet Base Report Scrutinized By U S Official

Associated Press reports Moscow may have a naval base and rendezvous port on American soil. Rep Magnuson says Russian operations in the Americas port were conducted secretly for about 15 months under a lend-lease style agreement and may be under Soviet command.

Associated Press Seattle Post-Intelligencer Mel Meadows O Am Ariel Wash Magnuson Pacific Coast House Aval Affairs Americas James V. Forrestal Rosanan

Finns Break Nazi Rearguard Resistance

Fragmented OCR text reports Finnish forces breaking a Nazi rear-guard in a contested area. Details are garbled and names and places are unreadable, making the exact outcome and dates unclear.

Real Estate Talk by Babson on Postwar Market

Babson Park Mass September 40 broker Roger Babson predicts real estate demand for small and mid sized homes will rise as buyers gain mortgage access. He warns of a burst similar to the stock craze of 1929 and suggests selling excess properties now while prices are firmer. He cites Germany and Japan in wartime timelines and forecasts a postwar housing surplus and lower prices within two years.

Roger Babson Babson Park Mass Loliey Fnally Germany Lony Japan Joe Stalin

Comdr Jack Dempsey Arrives in London

London reports Comdr Jack Dempsey arrives in the city signaling a rare home visit after nineteen years. He states he has not heard any bomb blasts yet and aims to reunite with the Marines trained at Manhattan Beach. Dempsey mentions ongoing training of fighters and readiness for further action.

Comdr Jack Dempsey London Bude Bu

U.S. Forces Take Nine Palau Islands in New Offensive

Admiral Nimitz announced Marine advances from Peleliu to seize Ngesebus, Tslet, Kongauru, and a third unnamed islet, expanding American control to nine Palau islands. Japanese casualties rose above 9,700. Manila evacuation rumors circulated as Chinese forces faced pressure near Kweilin. Air and naval operations continued against Japanese shipping while a Formosa Strait carrier strike was noted.

Palau Philippines Chester W. Nimitz U.S Peleliu Seecure Hearby Ngesebus Tslet Kongauru Eto America Palaus Tokyo Radio Manila China Chungking Kweilin Kwangsi Nimute Palau Islets Ngeshus Kangaura Angaur Southwest Pacific Ath Air Force Formosa Strait

Corry School Revenues Surpass Budget Estimates

The Corry School District reports higher actual receipts than budgeted across all revenue classes per Treasurer Earl Haight. Miscellaneous receipts reached $3,430.24 against estimates. tuition brought in $19,528.88 versus $13,000. current taxes $111,301.08 against $104,000. state funds $52,096.10 vs $61,000. delinquent taxes $15,695 against $12,000. The projected balance of $1,500,000 shows a real total of $10,088.59.

Uyew Corry Board of Educaton Earl Haight

Eighth Army Loses Hold Across Fiumecino River

In Italy during late September, German counterattacks pinch out the bridge held by the British Eighth Army across the Fiumeino river near Rimini. Allied forces press to regain Monte Battaglia and advance on Bologna area as Fifth Army and New Zealand units push toward the Adriatic front amid renewed operations along the Po valley.

Associated Press Rome Eighth Army Fiumeino Rimini Monte Battaglia Tools Pitth Glugnolay Piren- 2Nola Belvedre Bologns Bologna la Monetota Pillgare Apennines Bolognis~ Rhaini Fifth Army Montefredente Firemoli Monte Balestra Adriatic New Zealand Fiumicino Nijmegen Vitel Waal River Holland Silient Hertogenbusch Arnhem Netherlands Dyaght D. Eisen Neder Rhine Maas Miles C. Dempsey Germany Siegfried Line Cof Kigye Ruhr St Gert Courtney H. Hodges Echterbosch Woode Bittard AE Aschen

Crash Crew Arrives After Wrecked Plane Incident

A Mobile Repair Unit trainer based at Middletown Army airport arrived in the city to dismantle and remove a wrecked Army trainer plane. Lieut William Dewell attempted a landing last week causing the crash. A five-man crew and crane truck are expected to load the aircraft for transport back to Middletown near Harrisburg. Captain James J. Dormer led the accident inquiry and returned to Middletown yesterday.

Lye Une Wowuers Ue Su Middletown Citg Lawrence William Dewell Lnter Harisburg James J. Dormer

School Board Committee Discusses Vocational Course

The Committee of Administration and Instruction met at the school offices last evening to review methods for selecting students for the Vocational Course. No action was announced and rumors linger about the resignation of Principal Harold Wolfe of the Junior High, with a future report expected at the October directors meeting.

Board of Edducation Harold Wolfe Wolfe

Glass industry backs wage ceiling maintenance

Washington reports the glass industry urging continued wage ceilings while Roosevelt aides expect no relaxation of wage controls before the November election. A conference with the labor committee touched on revising or eliminating the Little Steel formula, but no firm timing was given by the president.

Washington Roosevelt Labor Committee CIG

County to List Local Property Within a Week

The County Commissioners office announced the plan to list county owned properties for resale to put parcels back on the tax rolls. The Bureau of County Owned Property is assembling Gerry properties with work unfinished as staff shifts occurred, but the list is expected to be ready for sale inquiries next week, likely identifying around two hundred parcels.

Gorry Gottneil Ti Corry Tasheen Tully Corry Scobi Jacob Held Sita Bureau of County Owned Gerry Properties Registration Bureau

La Guardia Claimed to Be Assigned to Italy

Rome radio reports Mayor Fiorello La Guardia of New York City will shortly arrive in Rome to become administrator of liberated talk. No source was given and La Guardia declined comment saying he had an assignment today with his dentist. A separate note reports a fatal locomotive collision near Bethlehem, Pennsylvania with three killed.

London Rome Fiorello la Giardia New York City Liberated Talk Roosevelt W Nald Washington la Guardia Italy New York Bethlehem Nowak N. Y Orly Lehigh and New England Railroad

Examinations Call Five From Cory District

Draft notices were issued as part of the Selective Service system push. Eleven people, five with Cory addresses, were named for exam later this month. Names include Walter Maymand, Dr John Andrew Onlalla, Donald Paul Simmonsen, Arthos Sherman Black, and others from Cory Union and nearby towns.

Girry-Corry Cory Corry Walter Maymand Biyail John Andrew Onlalla Donald Paul Simmonsen Arthos Sherman Black Robert Refine Desmond Sin Else

Rush to pay school taxes in Mississippi towns

Tax collection rush continues as Miss Mullen Gye, the school tax treasurer, reports a heavy week with an estimated 840,000 due. Penalties are waived through October 1st but paid by Monday with business hours. Some towns extend penalty-free deadlines while others do not. Many taxpayers are using quarterly installments to avoid penalties, with total expected payments near 125,000 in duplicate records.

Miss. Mullen Gye Erle

Portuguese Refugee Ship Reaches Philadelphia with 135 on Board

On September 30 the Portuguese ship Nyoanis docked in Philadelphia with 135 passengers including 81 refugees bound for Canada. The fourth naval district planned to inspect and process the passengers aboard today and arrange further disembarkation and transportation.

Nn Associacy Philadelphia Nyoanis

General Somnowski Ousted As Polard Commander

Bulletin from London reports General Kazimierz Somnowski removed from command of Polard's armed forces to appease Russia and reopen Polish Soviet relations. Also notes air ministry claim of restricted operations and German flying bomb attacks causing casualties in southern counties and London suburbs.

Asjufted Press London Kazimierz Somnowski Polard Russia Max Qiites Karlsime Air Ministry Leday Karterohe Oller Phines

MDonalds suit against city eyed for trial soon

The Munc Donald family case against Corry city over South Center street drainage and hard surface work, linked to State Highway Department plans, is set for trial next week. City witnesses will include current and former officials plus local residents as arguments over damages and benefits proceed.

Hans Telus Cda Munc Donald Corry Walter H. Scott MacDonalds City Couetl Stott Miller

Funeral rites planned for Aimee McPherson

Los Angeles dispatch reports plan B for Evangelist Aimee McPherson who died Wednesday in Oakland. The body returned home and funeral services are set for Sunday October 8 at Angelus Temple. Authorities continue to investigate the death after an initial heart attack was suspected but a post mortem is being conducted.

Amaciqueneres Los Angeles Almle Semple McPherson Rolf Onlland H. Angelis Temple Aid

Allies Push in Vosges and Siegfried Defenses

Allied forces pressed into the Vosges foothills and shattered German counterattacks near Gravelotte as Seventh and First Armies breached Siegfried Line fortifications south and southwest of Prim, Rambervillers, and near Aachen. The British Second Army repelled assaults toward Nijmegen while Arnhem defenses were tightened. The update notes Cap Gris Nez not yet captured and Calais bombardment continuing amid port-area concerns.

Associatist Press London Seventh Army U.S. Third Army First Army Siegfried Line Pram Aachen Germany Prim Supreme Headquarters Third Gravelotte Metz Forest of Gremecy Nancy Vosges SS Gorgon Rambervillers Belfort Gap Cape Gris Nez Hghtly Calne

Notice to Journal Readers At North Corry

Informal notice warns readers about issues with carrier pay and delivery in North Corry. It mentions upcoming action Monday and urges readers to secure delivery routes and avoid delays. Names and precise locations are unclear due to OCR errors.

North Corry Corey Cintrith Tegili

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