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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1941
Page
1
A fragmentary sports blurb shows Briar's men, led by a target score of 16, clashing with a rival in a tense game. The incomplete OCR hints at a closing moment where Briar may have faced a deficit or missed chances, leaving the outcome unclear.
A historical piece argues for higher taxes to cover rising defense and civil department outlays. It cites MUNN OF government debt over ten years, proposes revenue from increased tax receipts, and warns of borrowing to fund essential services while stressing unemployment relief and fiscal fatigue. Potential impact on 1942 budget noted.
The text suggests inflation impacts Treasury revenue and private income, with claims of 42 percent variation in typical taxed income. It mentions a plan to tax private incomes starting near thresholds and a press level around 4000 dollars, noting defense considerations and income measures.
British desert troops in Libya near Tobruk face a renewed Axis drive as East African forces rush in. Churchill warns of a threatening advance across 400 miles, with German Italian air power targeting Tobruk and Derna.
Mild free weather boosts Washington weekend plans as about 200,000 tourists flood the capital to view the cherry blossoms. Tomorrow a parade will honor the cherry blossom queen Nancy Alfen Strong, 19, with the crown presented by Senator Overton. Officials predict peak bloom around Wednesday or Thursday at the tidal basin.
A fire at Paul Fihet's two-story stable and barn two miles west of Here in Soutderton Pa. killed nine Palomino horses including a mare and a day-old foal. Firefighters saved other horses as they were driven to safety.
After a three week walkout by about 175 Corry Jamestown Manufacturing workers, the Corry Jamestown lodge No 1697 IA M union voted 463 to 22 to accept management terms. The five cent an hour wage increase on an open shop basis ends the strike and the plant is set to reopen Monday morning as operations resume.
New York reports fierce battle south of Bitol Monastir Gap as Allied and German troops clash. Rome notes Axis advances across Libya toward Gazala near Tobruk with seizure of a British divisional general and crew. Budapest reports Hungarian forces breaking Yugoslav lines between the Drava and Tisza rivers. Berlin says Nazi units push toward Belgrade from multiple sides. Rome adds Italian troops occupy Debar and Ochrida, link with German forces. northern moves take Ljubljana Sushak and Zirl.
Clarence Quons was installed as commander of Lieut A W Thompson Post No 264 Veterans of Foreign Wars. Commander Merle Amy of the fourth district of Pennsylvania presided at the installation ceremonies which attracted a good sized representation of members. Other officers installed Friday evening were past commander Frank Shrader senior vice commander Artien Watson junior vice commander Guy Shemp adjutant Burch Gordon quartermaster Louis Decker chaplain Martin McGraw trustee William Sutton surgeon Lawrence Eisenmann judge advocate Walter H Scott county council delegates Edward Sheldon and Burch Gordon.
A state draft policy requires deferment denial for men with working wives unless financial dependency is proven. Officials say a uniform formula will guide local boards in marital dependency cases, though boards may apply their own lines. The policy aims to standardize decisions across counties and will be dispatched to boards within days.
The Roosevelt plan to route American war cargo ships via a newly opened Gulf of Aden Red Sea and Suez route raises risk of searches seizures or sinkings by axis submarines or aircraft. Reports note German threats warn that any armed American voyage to Britain Yugoslavia or Greece could be sunk. A German pocket battleship is said to be active in the Indian Ocean on routes from the United States toward Soviet sources, and axis planes have reportedly bombed ships in the Suez Canal.
Bern dispatch reports Premier Gen. Dusan Simovic left Yugoslavia on a mission to Moscow. Peter II was en route to England via Greece. Soviet Yugoslav pact of friendship and nonaggression followed Hitler’s invasion of Yugoslavia and Greece, but no clear indication of Soviet aid.
Lorain, April 12. Two bodies from the Monessen duck hunters tragedy near Lake Erie were found offshore. Edward Habaski, 21, and Michael Halko, 25, were identified. Edward Habaski’s brother Walter, 23, and Frank Timosky remain missing. Ford Thompson, Lorain boaters director, theorizes they were caught in a severe storm and their rowboat capsized after leaving Detroit on November 27.
Athens reports Nazi panzer units pressing on the Hellenic defense line on the west and east flanks as Greek high command says German forces from Bitolj have reached Greek lines in Phlorina sector. RAF bombers pound southern Yugoslavia and northern Greece, destroying tanks and lorries amid heavy air attacks.
Germans launched a lighted night attack on Bristol by air and sea, battering the port with heavy bombardment after earlier bombings. The raid used a two stage technique as British defenses fought back with ground and air units under a full moon.
Berlin reports authorized German sources claim the United States faces a tremendous blow to Roosevelt’s policy as talks with Denmark over Greenland bases continue. The sources say Germany will wait for Denmark to clarify its stance before responding, while predicting swift military developments in the Balkans and potential moves toward Belgrade and a broader push in Europe.
DeWitt MacKenzie argues Turkey stands as the sole barrier to a swift fall of Greece in the early stages of the battle for the region. He notes Allied right flank along Mount Olympus and left wing against Greek lines, stressing strategic importance of roads south into Greece and the German machine-like war. The piece cites Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas and outlines Allied challenges versus a highly efficient German war system.
Corry mayor Frank Hepler urges residents to set clocks forward one hour on Sunday April 27 1840. The daylight saving period runs through Sunday September 28 aiming to align times with neighboring towns and reduce scheduling conflicts.
Columbus Fire Department moved to study purchasing a small bumper and booster tank after a close call in a Waursday grass fire. A committee including Arthur Hill Doc Resgle and Lester Howles was formed to obtain prices and secure early authorization if suitable, reasonably priced equipment can be found.
Easter showery risk noted for Bastern Pennsylvania while western areas may see rain. Nationwide forecasts favor general sun for Easter observers in most regions. Washington prepares for about 200000 visitors for the cherry blossom festival as cherry blooms arrive late and may peak by midweek.
Ford officials moved to restart production at the giant plant after a CIO strike ended. About 3000 of 26 000 workers were expected back Monday with more recalled as needed. Restoring normal output may take ten days to two weeks in some departments due to damaged equipment. The strike idle about 200 000 workers and cost Ford around 9 million dollars daily in wage losses.
Major General Edward L. Martin reviews the 28th Division in a pre Easter parade at Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania. About 13 500 soldiers march past the post commander as the Seth senior Pennsylvania brigade under Gen Edward J Stackpole Jr leads with 11th Infantry under Col Franklin P. Haller Jr and 12th Infantry under Col Joseph Cayolth. Afternoon leaves take effect at noon as troops prepare for the Easter holiday.
Belvidere N J April 1 Associated Press Richard G Stenlake 39 of Bayt Bangor Pa died today in Baston Pa hospital the second victim of an explosion at the Hercules Powder Company plant Stenlake foreman of the geta ton dehydration house where the blast occurred yesterday He was former president of East Bangor borough council and justice of the peace His son Charles Heycock 21 of Helgiett died yesterday at Warren hospital Phillipsburg Three other men were injured company officials said the explosion was serious George C Tal rymple of Oxford was undergoing treatment at Warren hospital
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