Washington weighs action on convoy issue in wartime debate
Washington ministers push for decisive steps to aid Britain and resist Axis, signaling a potential major policy move. Hull Knox and Wickard urge urgency to secure loaned supplies and defend Atlantic shipping, while Nye suggests Britain sought negotiation but US pressure steered events. News notes possible use of US ships and a broader freedom of the seas stance.
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Seek W Main Street Improvements Extend to Full Convoy
Corry Airport gears for active season as improvements near completion at Spring Street field. Dick Green, airport manager, notes new Piper aircraft delivered, mufflers cut noise, and twenty five students earned preliminary licenses. Several pursue pilot tests after accumulating thirty five hours. Airport sees yearly growth. public invited to view demonstrations.
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General Motors Strike Threat Reaches Critical Stage
Detroit April 28. A CIO UAW strike threat at 61 GM plants is at a critical stage with 41 plants voting to strike. Federal mediator Dewey notes major gaps over wages and seniority while GM President Wilson argues a strike would endanger defense production.
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Schenck Sentenced in Fox Tax Case in New York
Joseph M. Schenck, former chairman of the Century Fox Filing Corporation, is sentenced in New York to three years in federal penitentiary and fined $20,000 for evading taxes amounting to $258,002.62. The conviction covers tax years 1928 and 1936.
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Roosevelt Hints Patrol Vessels If Greenland Axis Threatens
Washington April 25 President Roosevelt said neutrality patrol ships would operate if necessary to defend American interests but denied plans to escort convoys now He floated the possibility of partial Axis occupation of Greenland while insisting he would not expand comments on convoy policy or amplify his views.
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Changes in Rail Timetables For Daylight Saving Time
Rail schedules across major lines shift with the start of daylight saving time ending Sunday. Corry area trains adjust times: westbound No 4 to 8 40 pm, westbound No 5 to 7 24 am, eastbound No 6 to 8 48 pm, westbound No 7 to 12 46 pm, and eastbound No 1 unchanged at 11 06 am. Other divisions see minor or no changes with moonlight trains affected on Buffalo Pittsburgh line. Train 912 southbound departs 1 09 am instead of 1 54, and No 913 northbound leaves 4 11 am instead of 5 06 am.
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Man Dies After Car Strikes Unidentified Rider Near Fairview
An unidentified man was struck by a car driven by Charles Percival Joslyn 42 of Hudson Ohio on Route 20 three miles east of Fairview. He died at St Vincent's Hospital at 2 49 pm Friday from fractured legs and skull injuries.
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Canadian Survivors From Cruiser Arrive
Associated Press reports Canadian survivors from the British armed merchant cruiser Rajputana arrive in Canada after torpedo damage. The Rajputana, a 16,684 ton liner, towed to port with casualties including two Canadians as per a Royal Navy communique.
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Roosevelt Pressures Cabinet to Send Patrols to Mid Atlantic
Roosevelt faces renewed agitation as reports claim his War Cabinet is pressed to extend Atlantic patrols. City officials in West Main discuss street improvements while state highway officials await higher authorization. Rome reports Italian German subs threat grows amid debate on US convoy escort policy and Wheeler opposition.
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Mayor Hepler Urges Support of Safety Week
Mayor Hepler calls on citizens to back Safety Week starting tomorrow through May 3rd. The Safety Council sponsors a full week of programs to raise traffic safety awareness, with Norman J. Edinger directing the campaign and a citywide sound track with tips for pedestrians and drivers.
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Body of unidentified woman found in Delaware River
By Asad 60 17 and Philadelphia April 25 the severely harmed body of an unidentified woman, about 26, weighted with granite blocks near Sortie street, found in the Delaware River. Police say she had been deceased for several months. circumstances resemble the January death of Mary Vila, 24, with authorities identifying a suspect.
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William Engle
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Enele Saif
Hm Maytag
Mary Vila
Band Prepares For Series Of Outdoor Concerts Here
Desperations band seeks nonmembers in Dotry and nearby to join weekly rehearsals at J ane's Hardware Store. Clarinet and reed players are especially needed as summer concerts are planned. all instrumentalists welcome. Rehearsals held Wednesdays. schedule to be announced.
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Federal board asks quick mine opening
The Associated Press reports the Federal Coal Industry Board pushes opening of mines to avert a potential shortage affecting national defense. Members William R Davis and Walter Tenge urge action to stabilize supply, citing war material needs and risks to defense industries if coal output remains constrained.
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Tax plan row over payroll and sales taxes in Congress
April 25Washington lawmakers pressed for $3,500,000 in new taxes while opposing methods. RepCrowther condemned a broad surtax idea as damaging purchasing power. John L Sullivan defended excluding a general payroll tax stating collection issues for professionals and farm labor. Committee adjourned to a closed session on handling the measure.
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Explosion at Greensboro Gas Plant Causes Heavy Loss
An explosion at the Greensboro Gas Company plant in West Masontown, Masontown on April 25 caused damage estimated between 100000 and 300000 dollars. Engineer Hubert L. Wilson said the blast likely started when a discharge valve on a compressor exploded and gas ignited possibly from a friction spark. fellow engineer Ghadea Cord narrowly escaped injury as he stepped out of the doorway moments before the blast. The building, about 40 by 80 feet, burned but the blaze was extinguished within half an hour as a crew shut off valves to prevent further fire.
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Byrd Demands Perkins Resignation Over Labor Secretary
Senator Byrd of Virginia urged on April 25 that Frances Perkins be removed as Secretary of Labor and replaced by a capable, resolute leader. He criticized Perkins for ineptness in handling labor, defense, and strike settlements, and said her resignation would be acceptable to the President.
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Bishop Gannon to Visit Corry on May 14
Major Catholic diocese of Erie schedule lists Bishop Mark Gannon visiting Corry on Wednesday May 14 to administer the sacrament of Confirmation at St Elizabeths at 10 30 a m and at St Thoms at 0 p m. Priests Boldt and Graves have prepared the classes and community plans for the bishop's visit and the Confirmation ceremonies.
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Corry
CIO Plans to Picket Martin Aircraft Plant
Baltimore April 25 The Glen Martin aircraft plant faced a brief walkout as 7600 workers continued shifts while a picket line formed after the aviation division of the United Automobile Workers voted to strike Nearly 100 police watched about two dozen sign bearing pickets parade from the main gate to the plant Officials said production of military planes for the United States and Great Britain was not affected by the walkout The union claimed about 70 members with a payroll of 2200 among the plant’s roughly 9700 employees
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Great Britain
Germans Admit British Defense Blocked Drive
German and Allied reports describe heavy fighting as British forces retreat from Thermopylae like pass. Nazi high command claims success while Athens port and southern Greece suffer air raids and shipping losses.
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