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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1940
Page
1
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Fragmented briefs report London battles and British losses, U S presidential and defense prep talks, Berlin naval claims, and Sydney air crash casualties. Pittsburgh area items note police actions on the turnpike, veteran outreach, and a crime in Pottsville. Local briefs mention a hospital injury, registration days, and school district tuition issues amid routine civic notes.
A long list of radio airing times across WEAF WEG CBS NBC and other networks outlines Anthony Eden remarks on the war plan and future hours. The piece notes a fire at Justice Owen Roberts farm in Kimberton Pennsylvania destroying a barn despite six fire companies efforts.
Berlin dispatch reports overwhelming German planning for an early zero hour against England with a major aim to silence coastal batteries before a potential landing. The Nazi news agency cites strikes on Eastchurch and other targets, claiming heavy bomb damage and substantial air losses for the British.
Wendell L. Willkie charged that the Democratic national committee, including chairman Edward Flynn, used corporate campaign book sales to dodge the law and punish the practice. He urged limits on political ruthlessness and cited Attorney General Robert Jackson and Senator Hulen in the campaign to halt the method. In a separate report, Naomi Buck, 49, was electrocuted in her Washing clash on a basement floor when she touched a live wire. her husband found her dead on return from work.
The Erie county commissioners announce three special registration days this fall with general registration also open. Registration offices will operate from 10 am to 12 pm and 7 pm to 10 pm at the Municipal Building and other sites listed including Albion Garry Edinboro Girard Harbor Desk Philview North East Township North Girard Millcreek Union City Wesleyville and Waterford Fair Wattshure Fair with dates ranging August 28 September 24 and September 25. Voters may enroll update party affiliation and change addresses.
Tomorrow is the twenty ninth annual Columbus reunion and picnic. Hundreds of former residents and locals are expected in town for the day in Mather Park. The morning program features children's athletic events and a chicken dinner by Community Aid at noon. The Corry band will provide music and a Columbus vs Pittsfield baseball game is planned in the afternoon.
Mrs. Sarah Btanford, 31, of Union City, died at home after an injury while swimming in French Creek on July 31. Autopsy by Dr. Charles R. Leone, deputy county coroner, cites accidental abdominal obstruction caused when a swimmer struck her abdomen. Funeral at Crowe funeral home, Talon City, Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Burial in Eyergreeny cemetery.
Lieut. Gen. Sir Cyril B. B. White chief of the Australian army staff and three Commonwealth cabinet ministers perished in a flaming air crash near Canberra today while en route to a cabinet meeting. Brigadier Geoffrey A. Street J W Fairbairn Sir Henry Gullett Col Thornthwait and four crew members were among the dead as government officials postponed the cabinet meeting and a loan council session. The Lockheed Hudson bomber force landed after a forced descent, with more details expected on page six.
Spring Creek township school district moves toward clearing delinquent tuition owed to Corry School District. At a Library Board meeting all members attended. Chairman Clarence Shoop said a 400 check will be mailed, tax collections improve, and 2500 from the State Department may be allotted to the district, to be turned over to Corry.
In Philadelphia Aug 13 the government posted a help wanted sign relaxing age and experience rules to hire 3000 skilled workers for the Frankford arsenal. The ad reduced required apprenticeship to two years and raised age cap from 50 to 82. Positions include 800 machinists 750 toolmakers 450 instrument makers 800 machine adjusters 195 chromatic screw machine operators and more. Harrisburg plans bicycle licensing at 26 cents each starting Aug 14.
The Corry School District postponed action on a new insurance package totaling about 170000 in five properties and 88000 in added coverage. Aimed to meet a 90 percent clause after a recent property appraisal valued district buildings at 126227.31, with current coverage around 52900. A special committee and the president will seek bids and report by Friday for a possible special meeting.
Washington Aug 13 Senator Robert Taft proposes a permanent training program to build a large reserve of trained men and favor a compulsory service draft. He presented a substitute plan to authorise 1.5 million trained personnel while Senator Barkley counters any delay of conscription and opposes further experimentation with voluntary mobilization.
An automobile driven by a juvenile overturned west of Warner's Corners on Route 6 during a heavy rainfall. The car skidded on the slippery highway, spun, and overturned. both youths escaped unhurt despite damage to the vehicle.
Ulliford Bromley, 23, of Suan nani HU, was shot in the chest yesterday afternoon at his home near Pive Corners. The pellet lodged near the upper chest and did not appear immediately mortal. he was hospitalized and listed as recovering, with authorities continuing investigation and identifying the incident as the result of a scuffle with his brothers and others at the scene.
The hurricane battered Georgia and South Carolina coasts, killing at least 35. Reports say 25 Black residents died on St Helena Island near Beaufort, 8 on nearby Johns Island, with two deaths in Savannah. Beaufort County suffered heavy damage. Beaufort, Parris Island and Charleston area sustained massive losses. Estimated property damage ranges up to $1 million in Charleston area and total losses around Savannah and Folly Island bound to rise.
Harrisburg August 13 The state moves to provide substantial payment to the Coal Township school district in Northumberland County where teachers threaten to strike if back pay for three months is not paid. Deputy Superintendent Dr Clarence E Ackley said emergency funds would cover part of salaries but not all obligations.
President Roosevelt rode to Washington convinced that war preparedness is under way. He told reporters at the Washington section of the project by New London, Conn, and noted a plan to extend defenses to New York state, signaling ongoing military maneuvers and readiness measures.
Three robbers killed 62 year old night watchman Fromme in a Pottsville village shanty early today after stealing a car and abandoning it. Police traced a getaway car to Philadelphia and recovered the money but the trio fled with no further cash.
Corry inaugurates enforcement of the new bicycle ordinance with a sworn-in juvenile court. Mayor Frank Hepler administers oaths to officers Carlyle Caldwell as judge Jaale Dempsey as associate judge and Thomas Jansen as prosecuting attorney. Prosecutions under the act begin as the court opens.
An Allied main desk summary reports a third day of intensive Nazi air raids across southern England. Bells of alarm sounded as bombers struck the Sussex and Hampstead coasts near the Thames, with targets including Portsmo nt and coastal towns. Casualties were admitted, while authorities noted substantial damage to coastal defenses and infrastructure.
Harrishing Aug 13 The state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars urged that a majority of World War veterans be appointed to draft boards under a proposed national conscription. He said all eligible men should be compelled to serve and exemptions must be bona fide to prevent partiality and favoritism.
Large crowds attended Wallace Brothers Circus at the old fairgrounds on Northenka street for afternoon and evening shows. The three-ring format featured top acts, bat shows, and a downpour slightly marred the finale. The event drew notable local interest as one of the area’s premier small circuses.
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