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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1941
Page
1
A brief notice from IE Station Luutain reports a Thursday intervention and a local event involving four individuals, with details implying a group activity or meeting and related actions by authorities. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragment.
Babson advises cautious property investing in a hoggy era style column. He argues real estate profits come from productive land and homes kept cash financed and well maintained. He warns against speculative or mortgage-heavy bets urging careful site choice and durable construction.
The Berlin front promises a crushing victory as Nazi forces push rapidly through Ukraine reports indicate a renewed Russian campaign. Soldiers advance with momentum as Allied observers monitor developments and assess potential impacts on the Eastern Front.
Richard Owens, 15, of Union City, died at Comny hospital after a gasoline explosion while pouring fuel into a tractor on the Owens farm three miles south of Union City. Gerald Blakeslee, 31, was burned on the legs and side in the same incident. he is recovering. Owens was a Bloomfield Township High School student. funeral services are set for Sunday at Tiotson Corners church. Burial will be in ML Blotsani cemetery.
Democratic leaders show doubt in passing a measure to remove the one year service limit for selectees National Guardsmen and reservists. Senate approved 18 month extension remains the focal compromise while Republicans press for limited terms. Debate and potential action postponed amid weekend recess.
The Erie and Pennsylvania Railroads face enforced limits through Corry under Bill No 830 setting a 20 mile per hour maximum and a five minute crossing stocking cap. City Council had asked for added pedestrian and motorist protections at Center Street Pinst Avenue and West Wayne Street. Chief John D Flanigan, by council order, notified railroad officials that strict enforcement begins August 16, with further details on page two.
Stephen N. Reynolds of Corry is listed among 202 men of the sth Division who have signed for specialized training as Regular Army Air Corps. He entrained from Indiantown Gap for Jefferson Barracks. Captain Henry B. Matthews in Washington, D.C., said 121 more from the Iron Division leave Monday for southern alt school, with a 5300 quota at Indiantown Gap likely to be reached by mid next week.
Owen D Young urged the federal government to buy dairy products at price to offset production costs, requesting dairy protection like defense industry. He spoke at Albany hearings on New York City milk market amendments, pushing for a speedy decision on price increases and potential referendum for about 60,000 producers.
The Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Co yards at Kearny N J remain under CIO strike pressure. Local 16 leader Peter Flynn calls for government control without delay as Navy officials warn of steps to resume production. The company reports vast but unspecified losses and assets.
A. P. reports Pittsburgh Aug 9 20th century Indian problem blocks funding for an 85.7 million dam and reservoir on the upper Allegheny River near Warren The Interior Department faces Indian land issues and flood controls as Congress delays appropriation and Roosevelt signature continues stalled amid the Noe Honel emergency.
Washington August 5 Senate Finance Committee expected to boost the House approved tax measure, seeking higher surtaxes while weighing a starting rate near 3 to 4 percent. Treasury ideas to raise starting rates drew criticism from Senator George of Georgia as potentially too heavy on incomes. Martha Raye injured in Los Angeles car crash, she escaped with a sprained ankle after sliding down a canyon road in her car.
Investigators and Detroit police faced difficulties in a probe after an explosion aboard the 180 foot diesel powered Vestel Tefl park Dale near River Rouge. Crew survivors describe the captain's wife Elida Tremblay and Roger Rochelle among the missing as fireboats battle the blaze and searched for bodies.
One of the area’s most extensive graveling jobs in Wayne township nears completion along Route 25 from Five Corners toward Wattsboro. Under State Highway Department direction, a twelve inch gravel surface is laid on a four mile stretch destined to connect with a similar project into Wattsboro. About 2,000 yards of gravel have been used. a bridge-toping project may follow next spring. Route 25, now crossing into Pennsylvania, could see traffic shifts to Erie if a hard surfaced road is built.
British air forces bombed Kiel docking areas and shipyards with heavy fires after a moonlit raid. Hamburg and other northwestern targets also faced attacks as weather affected operations. reports cite substantial dock damage and large fires. In Philadelphia tenants threaten a rent strike over a 73 percent increase and pledge landlord picketing if not withdrawn.
Berlin observers report revised German timetable for the Russian campaign aiming to capture Moscow and Leningrad, extend to the Urals, then Astrakhan. Additional plans foresee a broad Soviet defense line, possible Japanese Siberian action, and Luftwaffe pressure on Moscow industries.
A 10 year old Meadville resident was killed and eight others injured when two roller coaster cars derailed at Craig Beach near Lake Milton early today. Dolphus Wooten died. among the injured were John Miller 17 Richard Danby Autrey Douthit and Oris Dearmes. Sharks note: minor crash near Bear Lake involved autos driven by RH Summerton and Joseph Hoyt with about 300 dollars damage. no injuries reported.
Berlin reports German troops advancing along the west bank of the Dnieper toward the industrial city of Dnepropetrovsk after destroying Soviet units. The communiqué says 2 Russian divisions fell and 100,000 prisoners were taken from the 6th and 123th Armies, with Russians suffering over 200,000 casualties.
Soviet defenders around Smolensk report heavy German advances with claims of 147000 prisoners taken in about fourteen hours along a major front. Berlin reports rapid gains including 413000 prisoners and large captures of equipment as the German high command hails a decisive breakthrough near Smolensk and the Dnieper bend region.
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