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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1944
Page
3
A brief item notes ongoing efforts to repair damaged newspaper pages. Technicians work to reinsert missing sections and stabilize archival access for readers seeking complete articles.
Eyewitness accounts describe a brutal confrontation with clubbed prisoners and a revolver, amid rain and rising waters near the east side base One and the Vienna area. Fire and machine gun bursts erupted from a riverfront hotel as residents fled and chaos spread through the city.
May schedules for local schools are uncertain with reports of a potential Saturday decision. Officials in Poway and adjacent districts weigh calendar options, staffing impacts, and community input as they consider a delayed start or special sessions to address upcoming exam cycles.
Corp Joseph Ferrer of the field artillery earned the Bronze Star for meritorious service on Saipan Island. He exposed himself to enemy fire during a counterattack and aided wounded men, after taking charge when a section sergeant was wounded. Ferrer trained at Fort McClellan, Fort Ord, and spent 2.5 years in Hawaii.
Harold Pennock, treasurer of the Syracuse branch, was chosen treasurer of the New York State Association of Letter Carriers at the Jamestown convention. Emma B. Laas of Syracuse was elected president of the association and Lucey LaRue of Syracuse named chairman of the auxiliary's legislative committee.
Three more residents from Onondaga County are added to the casualty list amid war reports. A fourth county man, recently released to active status, is mentioned alongside his parents and brother in service. He trained with Bell Aircraft in Buffalo before joining the Air Force in Jacksonville, Florida.
Pvt Frank D Forleo Jr of 305 East Division Street died from wounds suffered in action in France during World War II. He previously saw action in Italy and is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Brank Forleo and a brother James. A requiem mass will be held for his soul.
Lt Robert Buckley, 25, son of Mr and Mrs William Buckley of SLT Oak Street, is listed missing over Germany. He earned an Oak Leaf Cluster to his Air Medal and was cited for courage and skill as a B 17 pilot. Buckley trained at Maxwell Field and Blytheville and flew shuttle missions to Russia and missions over Germany and the French coast.
Mr and Mrs James J Mearin of West Corning Avenue were informed by the army that their son S/Sgt Donald Philip Mearin was seriously wounded during the invasion of France. He landed with one of the first units, was evacuated to an English hospital, and has since recovered. His brother J Robert J Mearin serves in North Africa.
Sgt. Yaus son of Henry J and Mrs Yaus 2507 Crant Boulevard served at Lowry Field and Fort Myers after Syracuse University football tensis and baseball. He was on his 44th mission as a waist gunner on a Liberator when his plane was downed over Romanian oil fields July 15. His wife Georgina Yaus awaits word as authorities search for him.
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