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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1941
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment lists names including Sagnar Moll, Poors Wire, Mu Wart, Cuied Tames and Lou Smith with uncertain roles. The text hints at a community notice or social item, but readable details are sparse and no clear event or date emerges.
The article reports Morgenthau stating federal costs could total 19 billion dollars as efforts continue to fund embattled troops and sewer projects. WPA funds face reductions with only one county project active, complicating Elk Street and East Wayne Street improvements amid defense employment demand. British BEF fights in Thermopylae sector as German air and sea actions disrupt Allied movements. reports of ship sinkings rise and Greece braces for further German advances.
The Golden Rule Club will hold a Monday dinner at Washington School to outline Corry Safety Council’s Safety Week activities from April 26 to the following week. Corp J J Burke will address traffic law enforcement and promote safety, with safety films shown and the P T A serving dinner.
In a Central Park South New York club holdup three bandits attacked bookmaker Frank Erickson. A patrolman opened fire and was killed. One bandit shot himself to avoid capture. a second was captured after a chase with a cab driver taking the officer’s revolver. the third fled after forcing a chauffeur and passenger from a limousine and shooting himself.
A vast program of defense plant construction valued about 1.5 billion dollars is drafted by the War Department and expected to enter contract negotiations in two weeks. It aims to double existing capacity, equip 2,000,000 troops with full gear, produce critical items for a force twice that size, and boost munitions production for Britain, including aircraft engines and ordnance factories. The plan awaits approval from the Office of Production Management and the President. Frost warning issued for western Pennsylvania with possible damage to peach orchards in valleys. minor risk elsewhere.
Secretary Morgenthau asked Congress for 3.5 billion in new taxes to boost defense, curb nondefense spending, and curb profiteering. He warned of a historic challenge and urged a shared burden while noting total federal taxes could reach around 12.1 billion in the coming fiscal year.
Chairman Ian Van Horn announced scijcamment of the Appalachian coal wage conference to the National Mediation Board after the collapse of New York efforts to secure wage accord. The 610 United Mine Workers wage dispute was certified for action, signaling further delays in resuming operations and coal output amid resistance by southern operators.
Proposed remodeling at Corry Hospital to move men’s and women’s wards from the third to the first floor as a safety measure is temporarily halted while a definite financial plan is sought. Bids were opened and referred to a committee, which urged delaying the program until financing is secured. The board discussed two or three plans and may consult the State Welfare Department. a decision is expected within two weeks. Low bidders named include Peterson Jamestown general contract Duke Coty plumbing and Standard Electric Smethport electrical work. Margaret Bower will leave Corry Hospital to take a similar post at Kane Community Hospital by May 8. Members reviewed job applications for a new position. no action taken yet, though a business manager might be engaged.
Mise diene Mallen city treasurer told the Journal that a one percent rebate on 1841 city taxes will expire May as owners were reminded. The rebate remains available through Thursday May 1, with hundreds already saving. Tax collections are moving briskly and may compare favorably with last year as assessments begin May.
Pittsburgh April 24 Baldwin Locomotive Works in Western Pennsylvania plans quick defense subcontracts totaling about 1 million dollars. The district, with 100 factories, will allocate work rapidly to handle the expected production surge. Officials indicate the value will be distributed within two weeks to selected firms.
The report from Washington cites possible broadening of the U S defense zone to include the mid Atlantic as a strategic move to protect Britain’s eastern supply lines. Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia’s Ottawa remarks are cited about offshore defense provisions and faster response by air to defend shores. Canadian reactions question the move, fearing a U S convoy and offshore coverage may shift wartime duties.
Berlin reports a peace accord with northern Greece following the Salonika armistice. Greek troops, who resisted Italian pressure, capitulated under terms allowing limited movement after surrender and promise not to resume fighting. German high command indicated prisoners would be held for a long period.
A strike on the Harmony Short Line in northwestern Pennsylvania, due to a jurisdictional dispute between two AFL unions, halts operations. About 110 Amalgamated Association drivers refuse to work, joining some 35 shop mechanics in Pittsburgh and Tarentum, affecting ties to Erie, Oil City, New Castle, Butler, and Ellwood City.
London reports a Royal Air Force raid caused a violent explosion at the power station in Thbenburen Westphalia, a Prussian industrial city near Mann-Breek. The air ministry says direct hits hit the main building and targeted other industrial facilities, with accompanying raids on Terschelling and German naval targets.
London papers debate Greek Balkan defeat as a failure in diplomacy and military action. The Daily Mail cites Lloyd George assertions and criticizes a late effort to unite Turkey Yugoslavia and Greece. The Daily Herald argues the Balkan campaign’s outcome was evident from the start and faults leadership.
About 5000 Glen Alden Coal Co miners sought to extend benefits by working a holiday to qualify for a full four days of compensation. Harrisburg officials warned prior claims would bar eligibility for the second week of the period. Also, Wayne Do of Indians named special assistant to President Roosevelt, with Hopkins added to White House payroll as supervisor of lend-lease aid.
Corry will shift to daylight saving time this Sunday at 2 a.m. Many towns including Erie Jamestown Warren and Oil City will observe the change. Mayor Bepler urges residents to set clocks ahead one hour. schedules radio programs will adjust accordingly with longer days aiding national defense efforts.
3 N Wilson a builders mover of 314 Sassafras Evie wrecked his Buick coupe as he swerved to avoid a collision with a passing trailer truck on East Columbus Avenue. His car overturned off the highway. he and two companions escaped with minor injuries after the 6:30 PM Wednesday incident. Robert A Smith of 211 East Pleasant street drove ahead to pass the truck but blocked the path. Patrolman Burlingame investigated the wreck and noted the shaken survivors.
Harrisburg April 24 State treasurer F Clair Ross who becomes auditor general May 6 announced he intends to name Arthur W Howe Jr of Philadelphia as deputy auditor general Howe previously served as secretary of public assistance in Governor Earle's cabinet and held duties as budget secretary welfare secretary and deputy secretary of property and supplies
In New York Lindbergh, addressing an America First Committee rally, claims Britain wants another A E F to influence America and share military and financial effort. Disorder erupts as he speaks, with bystanders clashing outside.
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