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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1941
Page
1
A fragment notes a local event involving a person named Ginger Craig and a figure described as Lindough or similar. The garbled text references a date around the 14th and an applied measure or action but details are unclear. The item reads like a brief civic or social notice with limited readable specifics.
The report notes Mussolini may recall Italy's ambassador to Washington amid U S actions over the seizure of Italian vessels. Italy withdraws its naval attaché from the embassy, signaling strain in Franco Italian relations and potential parity with Germany in diplomatic ties.
Corry plans to participate in a nationwide drive to fund and support 339 service clubs adjacent to military camps naval stations and defense centers. Six national agencies led by Walter Hoving announce a $10 765 000 program to aid soldiers sailors and defense personnel with welfare education and religious action. Public launch set for June 9 with gifts from individuals and corporations sought. government buildings and USO support included.
Washington April 8 two members of the Senate finance committee George Ga and Taft Ohio warned that Congress might raise personal income taxes and lift the corporate rate. They suggested increasing the top rate to 8 percent and corporate tax to 24 or even 30 percent to fund defense and allied aid, with possible changes to exemptions and other revenue measures.
Five curb pumps have renewed controversy as Corry officials consider a ban. Glenn Wood of Avanile Refining said he explored a West Main Street pump for Page Grocery but withdrew when it conflicted with rules. Atlantic Refining asked for council's stance on curb pumps as more installations were proposed if the ban were lifted.
In a House of Commons address Prime Minister Churchill disclosed Germany's rapid advance through Greece and warned that the Nazi push may threaten Ukraine. He noted German troops had entered Salonika but that British forces had yet to be engaged.
A wartime summary recalls a year ago when Danish and Norwegian occupations opened a rapid campaign, ending European stalemate and aiding Germany's plan to attack France via the Low Countries. It notes a similar Yugoslavia Greece push could shield German flank for Turkey, with Suez and Egypt eventual goals.
Federal and state conciliators urged Ford Motor Company and union officials to reopen the strike closed Rouge plant. They hope for action before a labor department deadline set by Secretary of Labor Perkins. Governor Van Wagoner said talks extended to the morning with two unprecedented joint conferences showing progress.
Berlin reports a German Italian force seized El Mechill about 80 kilometers southwest of Derna Libya. The operation yielded six generals and two thousand prisoners as the German high command issues the victory note.
German forces drive into Yugoslavia from the east seizing Skoplje and breaking the Metaxas Line in Greece. More than 20 000 prisoners taken, six generals among them. Breakthrough extends 60 miles from the Bulgarian frontier, with Saloni-ka—Salonika—likely entered. Greek defense trapped along the Struma river line. Serbia’s state said to be tottering after rapid advances.
The Navy towed coastal waters off Virginia's eastern shore for the wreckage of a PBY-1 patrol plane that crashed with ten aboard. Two officers and eight enlisted men were on the flight from Norfolk to Quonset Point when it went down near Machipongo. One identified crew member was P F Mueller, chief photographer from San Diego. a second remained unnamed. A destroyer marked a buoy at the presumed sinking site, with salvage ships from Norfolk base aiding the operation.
Britain and Greek and Yugoslav forces suffer major losses as Salonika falls to German blitzkrieg. Greek eastern army of about 300,000 troops faces surrender while Struma river line communications crumble and Belgrade–Balkline rail hub Skopje is abandoned amid German advances toward the Aegean. Berlin reports deep penetrations near Kavala and Vardar valley, with British troops beset in a dwindling defense to the south.
Nine calls to fires and one false alarm were answered Tuesday, setting a new department record. Fire fighters rushed from early morning until last evening, with seven daytime alarms and two more plus a false alarm Tuesday night. Fires burned across Bremen from north to south and from west to east, threatening homes and barns. Officials urged residents to curb bonfires as rubbish fires sparked the blazes and spread to grassy plots. Firemen contained blazes where possible to prevent property loss.
London reports British and Free French troops have captured Massaua Eritrea’s Red Sea port, sealing the fall of the Italian East African colony. South African and native troops may take over cleanup duties freeing British regulars for other fronts. The port could serve as embarkation for troops to Europe and aid Red Sea shipping.
Washington April 3 The press secretary said Coast Guard cutters built 1828 to 1932 would be delivered under lease lend terms to Britain no commercial or naval craft are involved British crews may man the ships on this side of the Atlantic as with earlier destroyers.
In Harrisburg on April 9, Attorney General Claude argued before Dauphin County Court that Roger W. Rowland secretary of property and supplies may refuse gravel bids from Pioneer Materials. Reno said the state's answer seeks dismissal of David C. Gifford's suit to force Rowland to award a contract to the firm. Bowser's connection to Pioneer Materials as co inventor is cited by Rowland as reason for refusal. Former state official David Lawrence was involved in earlier blackmail charges where Bowser testified paying $5,000 to secure travel business. Lawrence was acquitted.
Washington reports Dr Frederick Leslie Benton a 66 year old Washington physician and student of Spanish history was found shot dead in his home after being dismissed from Naval hospital for nervousness. Born in Oil City Pa and retired from the Naval Medical Corps in 1928 he had lived in Washington since. In Harrisburg April 9 Democratic state chairman Meyers said Sen Joseph Guffey might seek the Democratic gubernatorial nomination next year but cannot say if he is the man chosen.
A boy, Onmtes Ty Halll, sustained severe burns to the legs and body at the Miller Gasoline Station on East Main Street. He was rushed to Corry hospital where doctors treated second and third degree burns and his condition improved.
Major Lester Lopus of the Officers Reserve Cavalry reports Carlisle for physicals and possible assignment to Fort Eustis Virginia. Major Loots, owner of a Western Auto store on North Center Street, arranging continued operation at his rear store. Carl W S Boughton, ex commander of Company A 113th Infantry, training at Fort Benning and expected to join the 8th Division at Indiantown Gap later this month. Capt Houghton expected to advance to major and command in the 112th.
The defense of Greece remains functional as German advances toward Salonika threaten supplies. Britons plan a second line west of the Vardar to resist along the river and on the Albanian border, while Yugoslavia faces supply strain as Germans control vital communications. Guerrilla warfare potential grows as the conflict widens.
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