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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1941
Page
1
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Thousands homeless and many dead or injured as a massive earthquake centered near Colima, Mexico, devastates Colima city and widespread damage reported across Jalisco, Mexico City, and other Pacific coast towns. Rescue and relief teams move in as communications collapse and fires break out.
Berlin authorities declare a new phase in the Balkan war amid Allied and German reports. German lines claim success against Greek forces while British positions in Greece and Yugoslavia are uncertain. In Africa, German advances and Allied air raids draw praise from official sources.
San Francisco April 16 The United States government was offered all French naval and military bases in Africa and Indo China in a telegram from French Vice Consul Paul Bibily to President Roosevelt. Bibily claims to be the sole legal French representative in the U S and argues Vichy lacks authority to speak for the French people while comparing to Denmark's Greenland bases deal.
Greek religious authorities fear for the 1100 year old Mount Athos autonomous monastery republic as 20 monasteries on the mountain face occupation. More than 4200 Greeks Serbs and White Russians live there, with income from outside sources at risk. The community, founded in the ninth century, has its own government within Orthodoxy. Moscow informs China that Soviet aid to China continues.
Frank L Weeks a Corry resident since 1865 died at home 221 Mott Street shortly before 7 AM after two and a half years of ill health. He helped develop Corry’s growth and local industries, ran a paint and wallpaper business, and earlier worked as master painter on the Allegheny Valley Railroad. He and his family supported Corry Hospital and civic projects. (Continued on Page Six)
A blaze erupted beneath a dead end stairway at Black's Bowling Academy on 7% State Street at 11 20 p m Tuesday sending forty players and thirty spectators and pinboys scrambling through smoke and flames. Firefighters contained the flames and no serious injuries were reported despite the crowded scene.
Corry Country Club opened today signaling a strong season as Johnny Holtz the pro will be present daily. The club has prepared greens and maintenance, plans an active membership drive for three months, and foresees several tournaments and social activities. Resident men pay 20 dollars yearly, women 22.50, juniors 12, non residents 20, with green fees at 1 dollar daily.
Associated Press reports a massive April raid across Northern Ireland with Belfast hardest hit, destroying homes, churches, hospitals, and a newspaper plant. The official communique notes many killed near a bomb shelter and widespread fires prompting aid from Dublin.
Premier General Ton Antonescu revealed an alleged Iron Guard plot to murder him and cabinet members. Mivers were said to target church services during Orthodox Easter. Gunmen executed. a 21 year old waiter and 22 year old clerk were sentenced to death, with pardons refused. A Galati military court sentenced two civil servants for concealing 19 revolvers.
John F. Avena, 43, editor and publisher of a tri weekly Italian language paper, was shot dead on a north side street after leaving a movie with a civilian companion. Police Captain O Connell said the killing likely stemmed from his public activities and editorial campaigns against Italian officials and arch column figures in the community.
Allied lines in Greece remain in contact with German forces along the full front as British and Greek defenses slow a major German drive. Reports from Athens describe heavy combat in western Macedonia and near Mount Olympus, with Greek forces claiming effective repulses and German advances limited by rugged terrain and sharpshooters. A Greek spokesman noted the enemy penetrations through passes cost German troops lives after difficult mountain fighting.
Formal contract for parking meters nears finalization as City President Weller H. Scott recovers from injuries and C. E. Koontz of Koontz Equipment, representing Duncan Meter Corp, plans to visit Vertel to finalize the purchase. Installation on Center Street will enforce a two hour limit with four penny two wicket meters.
Two automobiles were damaged but the occupants escaped with only a shaking up after a collision on Roosevelt Way about 3 1/2 miles west of Corry at 9 o'clock Tuesday evening. Vehicles were driven by Burt Volk 35 R D 5 and Charles Hodge 74 of BD 3. Volk’s car sustained about 100 dollars damage, Hodge’s about 40 dollars. Volk tried to pass a vehicle ahead, lacked clearance and sideswiped Hodge’s car traveling in the opposite direction. Hodge drove at low speed to avert a serious crash. State senator police from this city investigated.
The City Council will review bids for three Ibis owned by the city on East Main Street at the next regular meeting. Two bids are already in, with several more expected. The meeting may also address pending items tied to City Solicitor Walter H. Scott, enforce the new parking meter ordinance after installation, set a date for Spring Clean-up Day, and discuss Mead Park development planned to begin next month.
Berlin reports that the Yugoslav Second Army surrendered its arms at Sarajevo with a claim of a stay in fighting. The April 14 announcement notes the capitulation and surrender following recent hostilities.
British headquarters reported that the Italian viceroy of Ethiopia sent an envoy to discuss surrender. An air raid destroyed a 8,000 ton merchant ship and a 7,000 ton ammunition vessel at a Tobruk area harbor. Fort Cantano near Libya remained a strong point as Axis forces pressed eastward.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to delay action on the convoy ban until April. Senator Tobey of New Hampshire pushed an anti convoy resolution as the principal order for April, while the State Department would be asked to share views on the proposed ban. Tobey urged continued effort and noted Communist opposition to immediate action.
Washington April 16 Congress may amend the selective service act to require military training for a generally younger group of men than the 21 to 35 age range. President Roosevelt said at a press conference the age limits are under study by the War Department and congressional committees, who may act formally in early June.
Meadville April 16 Marjorie Sheasley 22 year old student filer was seriously injured when her training plane stalled at about 2500 feet three miles southwest of the Meadville airport as she attempted a forced landing while practicing spins Flight Instructor Paul Rashchander reported the tone side incident The crash occurred during the maneuver In San Diego California also April 16 Navy fliers were killed when a torpedo bomber torpedoed into the bay near North Island The bomber was attached to the aircraft carrier Enterprise.
Scattered showers were predicted but failed to arrive, worsening a dry spell that has sparked fires and delayed farm work. Local anglers describe tinderlike woods and warn farmers to take precautions. Rural roads show erosion as spring rains stay away, delaying planting and increasing fire risk across the region.
Berlin reports capture of Sarajevo and Yusvelavin with thousands of Serbs as prisoners. Germans claim growing booty and rising prisoner numbers as they pursue Allied forces through the mountains near Yugoslav Serbia and western Greece, including near Mt Olympus.
Two fracture cases treated by a focal doctor over several days. Miss Helen Church of Spring Creek fractured her right ankle in a home stair fall and is recovering with reduced mobility. Alfred Gates, rural route resident, fractured his left arm while cranking an automobile.
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