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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1941
Page
1
Roger Babson notes comments on oil supply and Allied patterns in World War I era discourse. He suggests Germany lacks oil from Feuasia and Romania, relies on others like Spain and allied states, and forecasts broader strategic implications amid conquests in Poland and other regions.
In wartime discussions the article notes Britain and its allies depend on supplies while Germany presses on. It analyzes how Germany could pressure the Near East and disrupt routes, with references to Britain, the United States, and Japan. The piece warns of evolving magnet forces and economic tactics shaping the broader conflict.
The United States and 21 American republics near agreement on a good neighbor policy to pool more than 160 idle foreign flag ships in U S ports. The House panel backed allowing the president to take over vessels for life use while surplus tonnage could be sold or chartered abroad.
Meadville reports the death of Wolff 38 of Madera Glendale County in Meadville Hospital from an overdose of sleeping tablets. The incident occurred after a medical event at Lace Erlown and is being investigated by local authorities with no injuries reported.
The labor mediation board acts to set hearings in the General Motors wage dispute while renewing efforts to end the coal strike. CIO UAW reports most GM plants authorized walkouts amid 160000 workers. The wage issue centers on a $7 daily raise, with northern and southern Appalachian miners involved.
Wendell Willkie in Pittsburgh on April 26 urged national unity amid stress, asking Americans to tolerate opposing views. He warned that only a unified United States can preserve freedom and defeat divisions during critical times.
Washington April 2. Proposals to tax coffee sugar and other foods drew little enthusiasm in Congress though the grave tariff situation may override politics. Experts proposed a five cents per pound levy on coffee and one cent per pound on sugar as part of a strong excise plan to raise 3.6 billion dollars. Most Ways and Means members will await public reaction as open hearings on Treasury and tax experts' recommendations begin Monday.
In Pittsburgh on April 26 Commonwealth attorneys debated pressing a second murder charge against Louis Kleinberg, 30, already serving life for killing Mrs. Sigmund Hartstein. A jury convicted him after two hours’ deliberation. Prosecutors weighed charging Kleinberg with murdering Mrs Hartstein’s husband, a wealthy hardware merchant, in the same case. Kleinberg testified the Hartsteins surprised him while he and Evelyn Hartstein embraced. he claimed the parents were killed accidentally in a struggle.
Postmaster James P. Sullivan announces nationwide drive to place Defense Bonds and Postal Savings Stamps on sale at the Corry Post Office when business opens Thursday May 4. Local postmasters report plans nearly ready with city leaders expected to participate in the opening ceremony helping the national effort. Defense Bonds go on sale May 1 with Postmaster General Frank C. Walker and Treasury officials praising postmasters for their role in this operation.
Erie city and the school district will receive portions of rents from 500 federal housing units under an agreement approved by the City Council. The plan requires 8 percent to the school district and 7 percent to the city, totaling about 4 dollars per year to the district and 18 thousand dollars annually to the city, with tax adjustments if exemptions change. The city waives certain fees for the construction and provides services such as fire police health, street maintenance, and garbage disposal. the school district will supply educational facilities for the development and tenants.
In Williamstown New Jersey April 26 police report a second farm wife slain in the area.48-year-old Mrs Paul Mocharriluk wife of a strawberry farmer and mother of four was battered to death in woods near her home. The body was found fifty feet from a dog and investigators note possible rape. Firemen and Boy Scouts aided the hunt for the weapon. The victim followed another fatal homeyard killing of Mrs Robert McBurney 29. Prosecutor Samuel Orlando said suspect Robert Box 45 confessed to a related attack using a baseball bat.
German raider activity is expected to intensify this spring and summer as weather improves. U S naval patrols will extend to protect the Western Hemisphere while avoiding full American convoy duty. Senator Hill says American convoys are needed to move war materiel to Britain, but no expeditionary force is planned. Roosevelt asserts patrols may roam seven seas to safeguard the western hemisphere.
George Geddes reports a hit and run driver snapped off a stop sign at South Center and West Church, then struck his Ford coach parked on West Church Street. Police investigate as third such incident this week damaged parked cars. meanwhile Kard Ait notes steel plant curtails operations due to coal stoppage and coke deliveries delay.
Residents are reminded to set clocks forward one hour tonight for daylight saving. The last schedule begins at 2 am tomorrow and runs until early September 2. Families should designate one member to adjust clocks to avoid losing sleep or confusion for the entire household.
Corry observes Safety Week with reminders to wait for signals and cross only at proper intersections. Patrolman Harley Drake aids the effort as events unfold across April and May including meetings, public programs, films, and street demonstrations in the business district and schools.
In Waynesburg Pennsylvania on April 24 Robert Headley aged 48 was sentenced to prison for plotting against his wife. He received SMW Wave years in a Western penitentiary and was fined 100 plus costs of the trial for assault and battery with intent to kill and conspiracy to murder. Lieut William A Webber 26 of Westbury New York was killed in Groton Connecticut when his plane crashed near the Groton airport.
Corry voters will elect a mayor two councilmen a city controller and three school directors. Rumors place Mayor Hepter as a likely Democratic candidate with strong party support while Richard Rossbacher may run for the council post. Republican candidates remain uncertain as names circulate for the school posts and board of education terms.
Nazi forces push past Thebes toward Athens after crossing Evyota and striking from the Thermopylae flank. German units report capturing several hundred British troops and 30 guns as they seal off the Greek defense line near the Gulf of Lamia while British and Greek forces retreat toward the northern Gulf of Corinth. The drive mirrors a broader Adriatic offensive.
April 24 at Clarion Ps. Judge Harry M. Rimer indicated a decision on May 1 in the case against Frank Troy Design Derpiph a Youngstown mechanic who pleaded guilty to the murder of Wentling, whose death allegedly followed a long feud. The defense and Commonwealth argued over the death penalty amid unclear evidence.
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