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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1940
Page
1
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Babson argues a strong second half in 1940 with no war in sight. He expects about 6 percent higher business activity than the second half of 1939 and 1 percent above the first half. Industrial output, rail traffic, and defense-related investments should rise, with higher dividends, steadier prices, and more construction and real estate activity before snow.
In a tight press bulletin, the Voluntary Training System drew growing backing in the Senate as debates over defense and preparedness intensify. The piece notes legislative momentum and the broader wartime context shaping education and training policies.
A brief notice shows a boy harmed after being dragged by a horse named Hayrare amid scattered wartime mentions. The report lists various regional updates, including arrests, conscription politics, and civil service changes, reflecting broad wartime concerns.
A 0 year old son of Mr and Mrs Gert Flick of Spartansboro was hospitalized in Corry after a farm accident Friday. The boy was dragged by a hay rake tongue when horses spooked and suffered possible skull fracture and brush burns. The father sustained severe lacerations on two fingers while rescuing the child and also received care at the hospital.
Alfred Flick, 11, of Spartanairs sustains injuries in a farm accident while awaiting pickup service on August 12. Local events and radio listings fill the page, detailing broadcasts across WEAF NBC and WIZ NBC networks with program titles, times, and host names.
Three Milwaukee men, ages 23 to 28, were arrested on a bizarre extortion and bombing scheme. One suspect admitted making a bomb used in a July Sears Roebuck explosion and sent threatening letters demanding 100000. The plot included a plan for a getaway in a small homemade submarine.
Washington August 3 Opponents of compulsory military training align bipartisan groups to fight Roosevelt peacetime conscription. Former Secretary Woodring urges a one year voluntary service at thirty dollars monthly, while Senators Wheeler and Vandenberg discuss voluntary enlistment and increased base pay to twenty dollars a month.
Camden New Jersey August 3 the known death toll in the 3 million dollar blaze that leveled a four block downtown area rose to five with the finding of part of another body in the charred ruins of the F M Hollingshead Paint Company plant. Four other plant employees are missing and officials say they undoubtedly died in the series of explosions and fire that swept the area Tuesday.
Associated Frost Mwasunaton reports Senator Burke of Nebraska has written to 150 opponents of a four year presidential term urging support for his constitutional amendment. He backs Whitkle, and public hearings are set to begin at noon before the Senate judiciary subcommittee.
All-American Aviation announces pickup service resumes Monday August 12 on a Pittsburgh to Jamestown route via New Kensington Tarentum Brackenridge Freeport Butler Slippery Rock Grove City Franklin Oil City Titusville Corry Youngsville Warren and Jamestown with morning and afternoon runs. Express service to be added later and Morgantown Charlestown and 7 other points also to gain routes from Pittsburgh Philadelphia linkage.
London, Aug 3. The Japanese embassy protested the arrest of two prominent Japanese businessmen in London. Reports also spoke of arrests across the British Empire with rumors of widespread spying rings rooted in London and branches in Canada, Australia, and Burma. Authorities denied retaliatory motives, saying arrests are part of ongoing security measures. Tokyo declined immediate comment. The British say loyalist subjects and enemies alike are being held during investigations across the realm.
Committees in charge of the bandstand project report plans for a modern shell or stand. canvass for funds postponed to early 1941. Director Fred J. Barnes oversees progress toward a definite plan of procedure. An immediate solicitation is abandoned. aim to raise about 1000 dollars by public subscription. Some gifts already pledged. group plans to inspect structures and decide form later. Budget provisions for shell or stand to be included in 1947. Also note state parks attendance reported as 20 percent higher than prior year.
Coroner Ed Lowrey announced no inquest will be held into the death of Claude E. Althoff, a former Corry resident, killed Thursday afternoon at Warren Axe and Tool Co. when an emery wheel wheel burst striking him on the head. He was about twelve years old in error. Other workers faced danger from flying fragments. Funeral services are arranged for Sunday at 2:40 p.m. at Wayne Street home, Rev. Gordon Abrams officiating, with interment at Pine Grove cemetery.
Corry authorities announce a new bicycle ordinance requiring licensing for all riders in the city. Registrations open Monday at the city station from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Licenses cost a fee and riders must equip bicycles with a bell or horn and a reflector visible for 200 feet. Parents or guardians must accompany minors during license applications.
More than 6,000 Pennsylvania soldiers will leave home stations Sunday and Monday for a major peace time mobilization. They and 6,000 other officers and enlisted men will travel by motorized transport, railroad coaches, and 78 baggage cars to northern New York State for a large military training camp, a centerpiece of the First Army’s summer program.
The state farm show commission announced the 13th annual exposition will open in Harrisburg in January. The event showcases agriculture, livestock, and home craft displays with entries from farmers and exhibitors statewide.
Berlin reports that Copenhagen faced an air raid today as German wireless services relay details of the attack. The dispatch notes light activity and mentions Allied air operations alongside limited defenses and damage confined to targeted neighborhoods.
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