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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1940
Page
1
A fragmented OCR snippet hints at a municipal race with references to candidates and roles such as mayor and treasurer. It mentions senior positions and “Wilkes” in connection with a contested slate, but the text remains incomplete.
A condensed news roundup reports Britain seeking support for dominion status over India and a renewed push for defense readiness. It cites shifts in policy, national defense programs, and mentions postmaster general resignation talk amid broader wartime mobilization sentiments.
President Roosevelt accepts James A. Farley’s resignation today effective August 1. Farley notes he leaves to return to private life and has plans for private business. Reports say he may head a New York Yankee baseball club syndicate, while Roosevelt praises his service and friendship.
Four Corry police officers completed the final revolver training at Franklin and outlined an early opening for their pistol range on East Columbus Avenue at the Van Tassel farm. Patrolman Mead led with a perfect 40 score, followed by Swan 425, Chief Flanigan 100, and Burlingame 78. Officials expect range use to begin within days as they finalize a shooting schedule to match city pistol standards.
American Legion state commander Edward Sterling and Veterans of Foreign Wars leader John Spaulding voiced support for a proposed home guard to replace National Guard duties if called into service. They stressed individual positions, not formal votes, and pledged wholehearted cooperation with President Roosevelt's plan. Both leaders said veterans are ready to help in emergencies.
A 24 year old American Airlines stewardess Miss Rosemary Griffith of New York City was found unconscious in the baggage department aboard a west bound continental sky sleeper just before landing in Nashville. She was taken to hospital in hysterical condition after X rays showed a swallowed key. Investigating officers said the key had been hidden in her possession and a luggage room key was missing. She suffered body and head abrasions not deemed serious. The aircraft remained offshore while passengers were moved to another plane.
Beversi cantoans of gypsies were escorted east of the city by four members of the Warrsi state motor police. Patrolmen from the Ingal sub-station met them and moved them toward the Ohio state line in loaded, cautious fashion.
Tokyo deputies approve a resolution urging government to remove British influence from East Asia. Britain protests arrests of Japanese business leaders as retaliatory acts. Shanghai dispatches report Japan accelerating moves toward French Indochina and the Dutch East Indies.
The Senate agreed to a vote by 49 to on a bill to call out the National Guard and reserves for training. Advocates and opponents predict passage. Passage would clear the way for debate on the Burke-Wadsworth compulsory training bill. The House committee postponed further action until the Senate acts.
Miss Araling Babcock, 31, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Babcock of Brocton NY, former Corry residents, was killed when her car struck a parked truck near Glen Falls WY Tuesday night. A Syracuse University 1940 graduate, she was en route from Saratoga Springs to Lake Placid with three friends. The body was brought to Brocton for funeral services Saturday at 2 PM. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Hyde Park Aug conference with Secretaries Wallace and Hopkins may shape Democratic strategy for Roosevelt's 1940 campaign. Wallace delays announcing candidacy until August 20. Hopkins participation unclear but tied to convention maneuvers. Roosevelt plans limited political activity due to world conditions and Congress. A social tea at Walkill included 50 Democratic women from five counties.
Uniontown report states George Johnson aged 30 collapsed and died after entering an alderman’s office to plead guilty to assault and battery. His wife Mary suffered a concussion when she collapsed near the scene, as neighbors assisted and authorities investigated the incident.
Italian forces seized Zeila the western Somaliland port after a three day march from Ethiopia, marking a strategic gain as Rome advances in the Horn of Africa. British sources suggested Britain might retreat from Somaliland to secure an easier victory. Zeila, Berbera’s rival port, opens toward the Gulf of Aden as Italy reshapes control of the region.
State motor police from the Corry sub station pressed a drive on uninspected machines in the district. A few arrests were made as the canvass continued after the inspection deadline passed. In Buffalo New York George Sawyer, 96, died today from injuries sustained in a softball game collision yesterday in Tonawanda.
Lieutenant General Hugh A. Drum urges the First Army to pursue aggressive offensive action during three and a half weeks of training in northern New York. At Canton and Ogdensburg he stresses training 100000 troops to "secure decision by offensive action" and to avoid overreliance on defense. He warns against the risks of delaying offensive readiness and urges decisive, forward combat methods.
City officials consider Erie interest plans to run two buses from North Corry and along Main Street to the Howard tannery with potential expansion to other streets. The proposer formerly with West Ridge Bus Company, but the parties have not yet appeared for a council conference.
Coast guards sought the body of Fred Smith in Presque Isle bay today after finding an empty rowboat bobbing on the waves. A note signed with Smith's name read I am in the bay with chains and rocks on me, fading in the wind.
The Columbus reunion returns for its 16th annual event next Wednesday August 1 at Mather Park. Perry Lines and his committee report strong support and prepared programs with historical sidelights on Columbus. Vendors and advertisers join in, with plans well advanced for the day's program and distribution early next week.
Britain proposes India help design a postwar constitution while pledging dominion status for 350 million Indians. In a major air clash over the Channel and southeastern coast, Britain reports at least nine German planes shot down as the RAF fends off a strong Nazi assault. Simultaneous statements in Parliament outline plans for a new framework of government after the war, with Indians urged to pursue freedom and equality within the British commonwealth.
Automobiles driven by Exall Lampe of Warren and Lawes Sutton of Spartanaburg were involved in a Route 77 crash near Warren Craseport line today. Both cars damaged. no injuries reported.
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