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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1940

Page

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December Alp Ad Monte Stems Ebay

A brief item notes an ebay listing issue tied to a December event. The wording references an Alp and Monte, with ad activity affecting a sale on the online marketplace. No further details provided.

Fragmentary OCR Note From Local Item

An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a reimbursement for a former action and a wandering sequence. It references numbers like 105 and a location suggestive of a naval or territorial setting. The readable text is too incomplete to identify a clear event or entities.

Fragmented OCR Poem Fragments From Local Page

Readable phrases mention Tim Boris and Dim amid damaged text. The piece references repairs, a building event, and a bomb like fear. It appears as a cryptic diary style fragment with scattered names and flowing imagery.

Victims Blamed in Union City Deaths

News Today highlights controversy over Union City fatalities with claims of victim blame. National and local signals show labor, defense and wartime mobilization in Pennsylvania, plus multiple broadcasts and military updates across major networks.

Union City Vletins

Showdown Sought on Fair Grounds Ownership Dispute

Municipal leaders weigh action to settle ownership of a disputed fair grounds parcel tied to the Corry School District and James H. Wright. Mayor Hepsey notes unpaid taxes and a long-running suit, with District support uncertain.

James H. Wright

Corry Driver Cleared in Fatal Auto Crash

Coroner Walter G. Bitoble and Deputy Arthur Crewe presided over inquest inquiries in Union City. Jurors found Lynford Bennetty 25 died from his own negligence after being struck by George Prana 23 of East Congress Street, while Michael Downs 68 was hit near Bridge Street by a Pennsylvania Railroad gasoline car. Both verdicts absolved the drivers of blame.

Jiny Ab Union City Yiciihis Tat Place Walter G. Bitoble Erle Arthur Crewe Willon City Lynford Bennetty George Prana East Congress Street P. G. Stranahan Frank E. Graft Rodney Clark Elton H. Blair Frederick Bartholme Park E. Wolfe Michael Downs Strick Bridge Street Pennsylvania Railroad Downs Union City Hospital Tho

Rescue of climber on Mount Shuksan ends after 24 hours

Anne Cedarquist 22, of Shelton Washington, was pulled from a 6000 foot ledge on Mount Shuksan by rescue teams after a 24 hour ordeal. Companion Faye Plant Bremerton teacher described the tense climb as tied by rope with Cedarquist slipping but surviving before emergency stretcher evacuation to Bellingham.

Associated Press Glacier Ranger Station Wash Anne Cedarquist Shelton Mount Shuksan Bellingham Forest Service Faye Plant Bremerton Miss Cedarquist Miss Plant H. Karl Boyer Seattle Shuksah

TALIAN FORCE MAY STRIKE FROM BALTIC PORTS

German raiding planes strike Britain though attacks are scattered with limited impact. Reports say Germany prepares in northern France the Baltic and possibly Norway with Italian troops. Rumors also suggest future operations to embark troops for an assault on England. Field Marshal Kesseling claims new weapons are ready for use in Britain.

Associated Press Britain Invason Brita France Baltic Norway Toops Battle Og Auy England Brussels Vla Berlin Albert Kesselling Germany

Sewers Planned for Three Second Ward Streets

The City Council applied to the State Sanitary Water Board for a permit to construct sewers on Elk Street and parts of East Irving East Wayne Street and Raymond Avenue. WPA assistance may fund the project and prompt immediate action if Second Ward property owners support it.

State Sanitary Water Board State Sanitary Waster Board Elk Street East Irving East Wayne Street Raymond Avenue City Carnnell Hike Jatreet WPA Stanley H. Nichols State Board East Wayne Streets Raymond Bile Second Ware

North East Crossing Program Approved in Erie County

Harrisburg approves a $339 224 state aid project to build two bridges over the New York Chicago and St Louis and New York Central railroads in North East Erie County. The plan includes 930 224 for highway improvements to remove dangerous grade crossings at Pearl Gusent and South Dne streets. Detailed bridge plans are due within 90 days and federal funds may cover all or part of the cost with land damages split among Erie County the borough of North East and the two railroad companies.

Harrisburg Erie County New York Chicage Highways Department North East

City issues 150 bike licenses under new act

One hundred fifty bicycle owners were licensed at the Second Ward fire station as the city launches the new bike licensing act. Licenses cost twenty five cents and good through 1941 with evening hours 7 to 9. A parent or guardian must accompany minors.

New City Juvenile Court Carry Safety Council

Tighe a noted labor leader dies after stroke

Michael Tighe longtime head of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers dies at 81 after a stroke blamed on heat. A former $2 weekly nail factory helper who rose to international president, he served 38 years in union leadership and helped shape early AFL Industrial union activity. The Iron Lung display at Corry hospital area provokes public interest.

Pittsburgh Michael Tighe A. P of Partisan Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and ‘Tin Workers Wheeling W. Va Iabor Corry Hospital

Wheeler claims U.S. Army short of equipment

Washington reports Senator Burton Wheeler charges the Burke-Wadsworth draft would strain the Army as 400000 men lack sufficient gear. He cites only about 50000 guardsmen ready for immediate duty, while others would be needed for training the first conscripts from millions eligible.

Associated Press Washington Burton K. Wheeler D-Monl Tead Wadsworth Herald Senate Sheppard D-Vex Burke-Wedsworth Military Committee Johnson Cala Thomas Rtdu Landen 1 Pt.- Minn Volnjimry Ife

Subpoenas Issued in Coast Communist Probe

Los Angeles county grand jury began hearing evidence from District Attorney Baron Pits about alleged communist subversive activity along the Pacific coast. Four people were subpoenaed, with rumors of big Hollywood names. actor Lionel Stander and director Herbert Biberman denied subpoenas. Pits said witnesses would explain ties to the party and attendance at meetings urging government disloyalty, and he claimed a startling stash of evidence pointing to plans to topple officials.

Associated Press Los Angeles Baron Piite Pacific Coast Pils Hollywood Lionel Stander Herbert Biberman Pits Communist Party Sis

Child Missing for Five Hours Near Ripley

State police assisted in a four hour search for Richard King age one and a half in B D Wallabury. He disappeared about evening four and was found four o clock about one and a half miles from home in a potato patch. A neighbor's shepherd dog aided the search. Local residents joined a posse during the hunt.

Richard King William C. King B.D. Wallabury Otlock Nebbors Artie

Large Throngs See Soldiers Depart for War Maneuvers

Crowds crowded the Corry station as Company A of the Pennsylvania National Guard headed for northern New York on a special Erie Railroad train. The send off, the biggest since World War I, drew relatives and friends while units from Meadville Bradford and Corning joined en route to Ogdensburg for joint exercises.

Wzth Tfantry Pennsylvania National Guard Corry Erie Railroad Yihieh Iso B Company Meadville Bradford Corning We New York Gentral Lines Ogdensburg New York Corey Unik He National Guard William S Robert & Brown Ross Pehlman

Higher coal prices seen in western Pennsylvania

Coal prices in western Pennsylvania are projected to rise about 11 cents per ton due to government minimum rates ranging from 1.89 to 2.75 dollars per ton at the mine. A mine operator spokesman said delivered prices will vary by coal type with some gains over 1 cent per ton and others lower. The government’s 11 cent average national boost is expected to hold in the district as new rates take effect September 3.

Brest Slondon John Cudahy Belgium America Cudahy United States Germany Europe Iquih Ts Leopold Hie Samme Brussels Taft Wimnalt Declan Britain Prescht Cotnley France Pennsylvania

Cars In Crash Near Union City Damages Estimated At 150

Vehicles driven by Gladys Gorman of Union City and Lucy Mare of Davenport collided west of Union City after one car rear ended the other while stopped. Damage to both cars totaled about 150 dollars.

Gladys Gorman Union City Lucy Mare Davenport N. Y Union’ City Gorman

Heavy rains welcome Corry area amid unsettled forecast

Corry area reports heavy showers today with a brief lull around 6 o clock followed by intermittent rain. Temperature cooled with the outlook for continued unsettled weather as residents note the rainfall.

Depo Snes Sean Avenes Talus Corry

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