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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1940
Page
1
A wrestler named Van, aged 28, claimed a 96 point victory in a dominant performance at the event. The match featured strong grappling and a decisive finish.
A sprawling front page fragment reports Allied air raids and German bombing, plus political maneuvering in Washington and Harrisburg. It notes campaigns, depictions of war planning, and local incidents including a factory fire inquiry and a fatal accident, with radio listings and public notices interspersed.
Deputy Coroner conducts inquiry after Michael Downs was struck by a gasoline car near Bridge Street crossing around 3 30 pm while by maintenance workers. He suffered severe skull and pelvic fractures and died later at Union City Hospital. witnesses recall the vehicle barrelled toward him as he stood near the tracks.
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania may establish a draft reception center at New Cumberland across the Susquehanna River from Harrisburg. The center would examine classify and assign draftees under the selective service system. The New Cumberland Army depot already serves as a reception point for several duties.
London reports ongoing German air raids on both coasts with minor damage and no casualties. Germany claims downed British fighters while Britain and Italy announce several air battles and sinkings in the Mediterranean during August 1 operations.
Railroad investigators blame a locomotive engineer for disobeying orders in a head on collision between a single electric coach and a freight train near Hudson Akron. Forty three people die eight more burn or injured and many passengers are trapped as flames engulf the coach. The accident occurs on a single track with blocking and siding rules cited as factors.
Mrs. Llegi Rogers aged 76 sustained a crushed socket of the left femur after a fall of three stairs while visiting at the home of Mrs. Arm ond Johnson on Park Street. She was removed to Erie Institution for specialist care and ordered into treatment.
Washington Aug 1 The Senate military committee trimmed registration to men 21 to 30 but Senator Wheeler says the move does not alter his opposition to compulsory training. The Burke-Wadsworth bill originally called for 18 to 64, while Wheeler says he may back a bill allowing a year of training for National Guard and Officers' Reserve Corps. Democratic Leader Barkley planned to take up that measure with little anticipated opposition amid manpower debates. In other action a Hulse bill added 34,809,151947 to the preparedness fund.
The Tokyo government under Premier Konoye unveiled a plan for a centralized unified state aiming at expansionist aims in Asia. It envisions a stronger Japanese influence across South East Asia and territories including French Indochina and the Dutch East Indies, with currency systems aligned to a broader regional bloc.
Civil Aeronautics authorities planned an inquiry into a Gainesville Texas crash that killed instructor Sebastian Zaffiro 28 of Heading Pennsylvania and student Dawson Swafford 46 of Spring City Texas, on the night of Alm. 1.
Breezes from the north brought welcome relief to Corry and Pennsylvania after two weeks of abnormal heat. Temperatures fell from 90 to 88 as humidity eased. Reported deaths rose to 44 from heat and related causes. drownings and lightning fatalities added to the toll. Forecasts call for cooler weather through the weekend before a rise in temperatures again.
Harrisburg August 1 leaders of the Democratic state organization meet at 3 pm to align a date for President Roosevelt to appear in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania delegates helped secure Henry A. Wallace as vice president and back a third Roosevelt term. The group plans campaign events in Harrisburg Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
Corry police chief John D. Flanigan pledged full cooperation to the FBI in investigations into espionage sabotage and subversive activities tied to the national defense program. Chief Flanigan joined thirty Pennsylvania police chiefs in Erie for briefings by S K McKee on crime suppression and reporting by residents to aid investigations.
Tokyo announces a new embargo on aviation gasoline exports to outside the western hemisphere. A admiralty spokesman says the move could affect Japan Germany and Italy and may trigger repercussions. The official cautions reporters against sensitive inquiries amid a broader internal security roundup.
The Corry guardsmen from Meadville and Bradford travel by special train to Lisbon N Y and Ogdensham for first army maneuvers in New York state. Company A moves by Erie to Corning then New York Central to Ogdensham. Preparations by officers are under way with rifle training and range work on Ven Tassel farm.
A list of Army and Navy contracts worth over 600000 dollars cleared by the National Defense Advisory Commission shows Pennsylvania defense activity. Firms like Brie-Brie Forge Company Tryine National Forge and Titusville Steathers Wells receive substantial breech housing and gun liner forgings and barrels.
Norfolk detectives report Dr Alfonso Moufang of Johnstown Pennsylvania, a dentist, apparently jumped overboard from the steamer President Avayfield near Baltimore to conceal his death. Captain Foster of the Avayfield notified police after the vessel docked in Norfolk following the incident.
Postal authorities weigh extending air mail pickup through seven states including Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware New York West Virginia Ohio and Kentucky. All American Aviation reps seek permission to operate over routes totaling around 200 towns while awaiting decisions on experimental service terms and payments.
Torrance told a meeting of Republican state representatives that the GOP will win by boosting votes beyond other candidates. He claimed James Torpance will deliver half a million more votes than the incumbent in the November campaign, and pledged strong support for nominees to the State House and Senate.
The Wallace Brothers Circus will perform in Carry on August 12 under a big show featuring Lee Powall the original talking picture tone Ranger. The lineup includes the Royal Randones bare back riders the Mareels trapeze act and the Hao Hei Challe Troupe of Oriental acrobats with a rough riders contingent in the bill.
The partially decomposed body of Irene Perry, age 72, of New Bedford, was found under a tere yesterday, prompting an unfolding case in Dartmouth. Assistant District Attorney Edward J. Harpingtoey said the slaying remains a mystery as authorities investigate possible motives and suspects. The weather foresees a warmer night with Friday showers.
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