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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1941

Page

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Ford Rouge strike tension rises with National Guard on standby

Detroit dispatch reports ongoing Ford Rouge plant strike with 3,500 National Guard under Governor Van Wagoner’s control until federal duty. Pickets move under state police passes, a brief scuffle occurs near Miller Road as an attempted arrest escalates. Judge Tuttle’s restraining order targets CIO possession of the plant area.

Detron James F. Bower Murray J. van Wagsoner United States Mort Custer Rouge Roops Associated Press Detroit Ford Motor Company CIO Miller Road Arhur J. Tuttle Dearborn Governnor

Erie business leader Carl A. Jarecki dies at 49

Carl A. Jarecki of Erie, 49, secretary of Jarek Mfg. Co. and a member of a prominent local family, died Thursday evening after a heart attack at his home 602 West Hill Street. Born in Brie, he was son of Alexander and Tucy McBvier Jaepe. He affiliated with Brie clubs and organizations, including the Kablewa and the trle eidles.

Carl A. Jarecki Erie Rie Thenatirer WadneSislant Jarek Mfg. Co West Hill Street Brie Alexander and Tucy McBvier Ja

Subpoena Fords In Court War at Ford Rouge Plant

Detroit April. Attorneys for CIO strike opponents obtained subpoenas for Henry and Edsel Ford this morning in a bid to counter a federal restraining order. They plan to show alleged ties between the Ford company and fascist governments as the Rouge plant remains closed.

Detroit Fort Motor Company Rouge Henry Edsel Ford Roace Nfeme United Automobile Workers CIO Ford Ernest Goodman Barry H. Bennett Ford Company

Road Hogs Targeted in State Police Drive

State motor police launch a statewide campaign against road hogging. The effort, funded from the local barracks on North Center Street, aims to educate motorists to stay to the right and yield, prioritizing safety over strict enforcement for other infractions. Officials believe a few arrests may curb this hazard across the state. Local Board No. 2 Warren County sent additional questionnaires to residents including George Walmer Spring Greek Cecil Ross Columns Chel Benmene F10 Spring Creks Jone By Awolta Bear Take.

Campain North Center Street Lymm G. Adams Atate Motor Police Warren County George 7. Walmer Cecil EB Ross Chel & Benmene Awolta

Miners' Parley Resumes Amid Deadlock

Dr. John R. Steelman of the U S conciliation service urged immediate reopening of soft coal mines by Monday as 400,000 workers and 85 percent of bituminous mines idle. He proposed renewed talks between United Mine Workers of America and coal operators with retroactive pay if changes are made. Miner and operator reps agreed to resume negotiations at 2 p m.

Ry Associated Fross NEW_YORK John R. Steelman U. S United Mine Workers of America CTO Steelman

Sparta School Survey For New Gymnasium Project

Sparignivug vaupagi 16 new gymnasium for the Sparta Con solidated School marked time to day pending the coming of a rep resentative of the State Department of Public Assistance to make a sur vey Into the community's needs. Principal A Ben Ret and school board members spent two days at Harrishiny this week planning to contact the county school directors for approval. The gym is for basketball and physical education and momentum grows from preliminary progress.

Vaupagi Sparta Consolidated School State Department of Public Assistance A. Ben- Ret Harrishiny Mitter Board of County School Directors

Fire at Marion Street home causes minor damage

A small blaze broke out at the residence of William Benelein on Marion Street. Firefighters arrived from box 38. the fire was extinguished before they needed to use hoses and no further services were required.

Marion Street Wiliam Benlein Mariott Street

United States Rejects Axis Protests on Seized Ships

The United States rejected German and Italian protests over the seizure of 28 Italian and 2 German vessels, stating action was needed to protect ships in American harbors from sabotage. Hull said the notes would prompt further axis communications after completing investigations. Mexico City floated expropriation of seized ships with compensation by canceling about 12 million dollars of prewar Axis indebtedness.

Afadelvted Washington United States State Department Hull Germany Rome Berlin Italy Mexico City

President hints action on strikes at Allis Chalmers plant

President Roosevelt said the Allis Chalmers strike is a very bad situation and that time is needed before any action. He noted awaiting fate on the Vingon bill to enable government seizure of strikebound plants and indicated one major stoppage in defense industries.

Washington Roosevelt Allis- Chalmers Ford Brositel

Heavy rise in money order business at Corry port

Postal office reports a sharp first quarter upturn in money orders with totals leaping from 2229.84 to 876,028.62 in the year’s first three months. Money orders issued rose from 6,104 in 1941 to 11,001 this year and fees increased from 719.47 to 998.7A, a gain of 280.24. General receipts climbed about 8084, though March showed a small dip.

Treffootine Corry Elven James Sullivan Seenou Uday Finney Oper

Memorial Day park stand plan discussed by Corry council

Memorial Day committee of the Corry Veterans Council met at the VFW home to address the lack of a band stand in City Park. Funds are scarce but a stand or platform may be arranged before Decoration Day with Dr. Merle Amy as general chairman and Frank W. Parsons steering arrangements. Spanish veterans will provide the speaker and VFW posts the firing squad. An April 9 meeting is planned.

Corry Merle Amy Capt WS. Houghton American Legion Frank W. Parsons V. Fi. W

Three Italian Destroyers Sunk In Red Sea Action

London reports the admiralty confirmed the scuttling of two Italian destroyers and the sinking of another in the Red Sea, bringing total Italian destroyers sunk in the area to five in recent days. Indiantown Gap unit placed under quarantine after a meningitis diagnosis, camp medical staff say no epidemic risk.

Associated Press London Admiralty Red Sea Indiantown Gap Wallchester The Moth Infantry

British Will Make Stand Near Derna

Cairo reports the RAY indicates Axis and German forces move toward the Mediterranean coast of Libya while British withdraw from Benghazi and prepare a defensive line in eastern Libya. Derna near Ber?gasi is seen as a vital fresh water stronghold for a potential British stand with about twenty thousand troops and armored divisions.

Cairo Egypt The RAY Strmek Assacintaw Bross London Bengust Libys Berigasi Laday

Good Friday service planned at St Pauls Church

The Cory Ministerial Association will hold a three hour Good Friday meditation at St Pauls Lutheran Church East South and Concord streets beginning at 12 oclock on Friday April 11th Pastors from area churches will give short sermons on the Seven Last Words of Christ Special music will be provided by the Methodist Presbyterian and United Brethren churches Miss Margaret Olds is organist Worshippers may enter or leave during intermissions between meditations while hymns are sung An invitation to attend is extended to the public Holy Week services continue across city churches culminating in Easter.

Corry Christ Cory Ministerial Association St. Paul's Lutheran Church East South Concord Streets Methodist Presbyterian United Brethren Margaret Olds Gervicws Buster St. Thomas St Elizabeth's

May Change Draft Plan in Red Sea Ports

President Roosevelt announced a new $300 million addition to the lend lease program plus $500 million for existing military equipment to be sent to nations resisting aggression. He also indicated the United States might remove Red Sea combat status if no fighting occurs, allowing American vessels to carry cargoes there.

Associated, Press Washington Roosevelt Armamcen Red Sea

Army induction delay proposal discussed by service officials

Washington officials said they discussed with Pennsylvania director Dr William Mather Lewis a plan to allow selectees reasonable time to report after physical acceptance by the Army Major Ernest Culligan said the idea has been under study for about two months and was reviewed yesterday with Dr Lewis He noted once a man passes the physical he is in the Army but the question of leaving Army jurisdiction after induction is being weighed Formalities between selective service officials and the War Department would be needed.

Belgrade Yugoslav Varder Valley Vessler Tasha Simovicls Peasaist Vladimir Mace Macnvteh Iin Ninei Macek Tirdies Belgrady Horth Zagreb Ljub- Jiviq Cspital Jacureely Hie Rum Associated Press Washington Pennsylvania William Mather Lewis Army Ernest Culligan Leyts Culligan War Department

Sixteen Survive Plane Crash in Florida

VERO BEACH April 4 All sixteen occupants of a giant Eastern Air Lines plane survived a crash in a mile from dry land after a long water救 ordeal. Pilot Gerald OBrien steered the 21 passenger craft to a right landing in a marshy pond and remained aboard to help ferry passengers to safety. Passengers and crew, including Dr. George W. Crile and his wife, were taken to hospitals or hotels. Crile suffered a broken rib and bruises.

Eastern Airlines George W. Crile Cleveland Associated Press Vero Beach Fla Eastern Air Ities Cornsell Pilbe Gerald Obrien O'Brien Milani A.C. McIntyre West Palm Beach WAL Employe Fort Pierce Crile Daniel P. Quiting Cleveland Clinic

Bristol Bombarded Again by German Air Raid

Bristol endured another heavy Luftwaffe attack on the west coast, with numerous fire, oil and high explosive bombs. The raid lasted hours and caused substantial dwelling damage, with several fires quickly brought under control.

Bristol Eng

Stewart A Long Speaks at Kiwanis Meeting in Corry

Stewart A. Long, connected with the Pennsylvania State Employment Agency, spoke at the Corry Kiwanis meeting held at Hotel Corry. He traced the history of state employment services, outlined its clientele and described its development and aims.

Stewart A. Long Pennsylvania State Employment Agency Corry Sciwnte Jane Inet Corry Long Alp Service Club Dr. Geigershit Donald Allison Erle

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