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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1940
Page
1
War talk and broadcasts fill busy wartime briefs
London Berlin Washington Lisbon Harrisburg and Reading items. Mentions debates on mobilization and Roosevelt clues, guardsmen and mine strikes, an American Legion convention, and a heading list of radio programs across networks. Includes references to Europe, blitz bombing patterns, and civic notices.
Strikers Ignore Union Order at Tecilo-Fish Land Coal
An illegal strike continues at Tecilo-Fish Land Coal, idling 1800 men despite a union order to return to work. The Drifton Local of the United Mine Workers defied the district board’s demand to end the strike after seven workers were discharged for working a coal vein the company described as "playing out."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cron Hazletor-Po
Aig
Tecilo-Fishland Coal Company
United Mine Workers Union
Board of District
Deis Fom
Germany to Take Alsace into Reich
Basel dispatch reports peasants moved from Alsace Lorraine to southern Orange last autumn are welcomed back by German conquerors. Messages from authorities indicate the return will confirm Alsace Lorraine as part of Germany, reflecting a long history tied to the region from prior conflicts and wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Basel
Switzerland
Alsace-Lorraine
Orange
Bette
Germany
Fragmented dispatch describes Army unit trip and travel tales
Readable fragments report a First Army unit traveling by train to Lisbon with health status noted as good. Sergt Lynford Chase provides updates and mentions a tip about Thousand Island Bay excursion. The text recalls a long journey with limited sleep and busy schedule from early morning hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pumsiged
Ee Aenareenpatria jIntuntey
Bealmsye Heiter Lisshor
First Army
Triansuveys
Sergt
Lynford Chase
Thousand
Alwsandria Bay
Tom Seret Chau
Js Uin
Lisbon
Siller
Indiantown Gap Training Camp Described in Fragment
The fragment describes arrival at Indiantown Gap on a Saturday morning and a plan to rest and prepare for training the next day. It notes limited time for the camp day and the need to get a start with the upcoming training. The speaker expresses concern about conditions and readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
nesBi
Indiantown Gap
Training Duties For Ogden Camp Pioneers In World War I
Ogdenstram Corry and six Wink men guide a small detachment of 13 000 population area to training near Ogdens ten miles west of the camp. The medical department notes recruits eating, sleeping, and working in kitchens with two cooks and three helpers. Officers include Supt. McAllintar of Ridgway and Lieut. Lee, aiding battalion problems. Next week will see a shift in representation to division and corps problems as training plans unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogdenstram Corry
Wolk
McAllintar
Ridgway
Siune
Nathan
Sharon
Lieut
Lee
Clearfald
Untitled Fragments Describe Weekend Travel and Scenes
Fragmentary text notes trips to islands and bridges, mentions a Punisiner Jala and a Be tale Seaplane. It references a pew, people enjoying a composite, and upcoming weeks of relay. The handwriting or OCR is garbled, but hints at travel, leisure, and scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyera
War Blitz Across Italy and North Sea Skirmishes
Britain’s warplanes bomb Milan Turin and other Italian cities killing 22 civilians and injuring over 80 as probes from Switzerland indicate Italy faces open war. In the North Sea German forces fend off British destroyers while raids target England’s ships plants and airfields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presa
Rome
Britain
Italy
Milan
Turin
Switzerland
London
France
Africa
Adadleh
Berbera
Berlin
North Sea
Germany
England
DNB
High Command
Britain Battles Foes On Multiple Fronts In War News
Across Portugal and Britain, reports describe mass National Guard mobilization in Pennsylvania and bold air and ground actions. German bombing raids clash with Allied defenses as Britain fights back from the southeast coast to the North Sea, with air duels and anti aircraft fire shaping the day.
Fraudulent vote talk ties Roosevelt win to Chicago Jersey City Bronx
Aug 14 in Yolohado Springs Wendell J Willifie echoed Alf Landon remarks that President Roosevelt’s re election hinges on widespread fraud. He cited Chicago the Kelly Nesh machine in Chicago Jersey City and Flynn machine in the Bronx as sources of fraudulent votes. The exchange reflects the campaign’s focus on election irregularities and party machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yolohado Springs
Wendell J. Willifie
Alf M. Landon
Roosevelt
Chicago
Hague
Jersey City
Ross Flynn
Bronx
Adkins Elected Arkansas Governor Nomination Won
Homer M. Adkins, 49, former Internal Revenue Collector for Arkansas, announced today in Rock, Arkansas that he has won the Democratic nomination for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adkins
Arkansas
Rock
Ark
Homer M. Adkins
Internal Revenue Collector
Knox Urges Compulsory Training Approval
Associated Press reports Navy Secretary Knox urged the House Military Committee to back compulsory military training. He warned the United States would be left without friends if England were defeated, stating the current crisis is the most serious in history.Senators remain split while Maloney’s compromise seeks to defer conscription until voluntary enlistment proves enough manpower by January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Relary Knox
House Military Committee
England
United States
Navy
Hefp
Maloney
D-Conn
Three Drownings In Flash Flood Near Elizabeth Tenn
In Elizabeth Tennessee a flash flood on the Watatga river swept the Rio Vista area, drowning at least three people as a torrent rose about 20 feet between nightfall and midnight. Rescuers labor today to reach others seen clinging to trees and houses as waters receded rapidly. Sergeant Claude Buckles of the state highway patrol said many others may have drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Elizabeth
Tenn
Adi
Watatga
Rio Vista
Claude Buckles
State Highway Patrol
Heavy Showers Help Crops Across Region As Storm Lands
Copious rains Tuesday afternoon refreshed blistered countryside and gardens, easing the hot sticky spell. The storm drenched hillside streets and flooded low areas in Fast Smith and Fast Wayne, cooling the air and bringing temporary relief from heat as forecasts call for more showers and cloudy skies.
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Tartmes
Tocal
Smith
Wayne
Grand Valley Man Suffered Heart Attack, Not Attack Victim
Avouency, 46, of Grand Valley, south of Garland, reportedly had a heart attack. He was moved from Lafayette Hotel in Erie to a hospital yesterday after illness mislabeled as an attack. Detective George Barber confirmed the heart attack and improved condition.
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Orang Valley
Garland
Vieia
Erie
George Barber
Lafayette
Kelly
Legionnaires Gather for Pa Convention in Reading
Thousands of Pennsylvania veterans converge on Reading for the American Legion annual convention. Delegates from 680 Posts, totaling about 2,700, are set to attend as leaders including Governor James, former Navy official Louis A. Johnson, and Frank T. Hinas address the gathering amid debates on national defense and a potential civilian guard proposal. The event runs through Saturday with a big parade planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Walter T. Hostetter
Convention Corporation
Reading
Roosevelt
Shortie Guard
Arthur H. James
Louis A. Johnsons
Navy
Frank T. Hinias
U1. 6
Veterans” “Bureau
Big Slash in State WPA Jobs Report
Harrisburg August 14 The department of public assistance reports a sharp drop in relief and WPA job dependence. July totals show 1 212 000 people on combined state relief or WPA rolls, down from February 1 603 000. State aid recipients reached 734 000 and WPA dependents 688 000 as declines continue, including a 45 000 WPA drop and 5 000 relief decline in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Department of Public Assistance
Pennsylvania
State payment authorized for school subsidies in September
Auditor General Warren R. Roberts today authorized a total $15,691 to Corry School District for bleachers and related education costs, with $857,607.42 statewide to Luzerne County districts and leading counties listed. Scranton, Reading, Wilkes-Barre, Erie, Allentown, and others receive specified amounts alongside numerous smaller towns and cities across second and third classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren R. Roberts
Corry
Luzerne County
Allegheny County
Tackawanna County
Westmoreland County
Fayette County
Scranton
Reading
Wilkes-Barre
Erie
Bradford
Kane
Farrell
Greenville
Grove City
Franklin
Oil
Warren
Widen search for slayers widen search for slayers
Pottsville Pa Aug 14 state motor police pushed a widening search today for three bandits who killed an elderly night watchman in a $4 holdup. A description of the suspects tied them to several area robberies including the Walton Coil Company death of Watchman Robert Evans and holdups at gasoline stations and coal company plants between January and August.
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Associated Press
Pottsville
Olivers
Sandits
Dward Fromme
Walton Coil Company
Schuyl- Kilt Haven
Robert Evans
New Philadelphia
PennsylvManis
Manhattan Coal Company
Survivors of Sonman mine disaster testify
Portage Pa August 14 The 21 survivors of the Sonman mine explosion that killed 63 men last July 25 were summoned to testify at a coroner inquest into the worst disaster in Pennsylvania coal fields in 12 years Officials of the mine testified among those first called Fire Chief William Leese said the mine was in good condition on the day of the blast.
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Sy Associates
Rres
Portage
Sonman
al Imminmerl
Pennsaylvania
Bons
William Leese
Onl
Bombing Claims Hit Midland London and Axis Plants
Bombs struck Midland districts in London causing several deaths as factories endured the heaviest blasts of the war. Royal Air Force planes deep in enemy airspace damaged Caproni and Fiat works in Milan and Turin after a 1600 mile crossing. In Africa a British force pushed into Libyan territory near Cattro, advancing into Italian lines before retreating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anpcraft
London
Caproni
Milan
Fiat
Turin
Haly
Royal Air Force
Alps
Air Ministry
British Air Battle Off Coast Reports Heavy Action
A South Coast town report describes a fierce air battle over the coastline with dozens of fighters. British planes repelled German Junkers 88 bombers as anti aircraft fire roared and shells exploded near observers onshore and in the air.
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Eng
Germah
Messerschmitt
Yew Qualify for Jobs at Frankford Arsenal
August 14 report from Philadelphia notes 1000 jobs opened at the Frankford Arsenal attracting far fewer qualified applicants than expected. Local observers say the shortage of skilled workers limits filling several open positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Frankford Arsenal
Erie Man Dies by Train Suicide On Pennsylvania Line
Authorities in Erie today continued efforts to identify a man about thirty who killed himself by lying on Erie-bound freight tracks. The body, found near East 38th Street and McClelland Avenue, was badly burned and could not be identified by clothing. Coroner Stroble described the man as about five feet eight inches tall with black curly hair.
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Erie City
Oday
Omot
Pennsylvania Railroad
East 38Th
McClelland Avenue
Erie
Uttle
Metin
Fr. Beck
Oil City
W. L. Michaels
Buff Alo
Wight
Stroble
Unemployment tax reform debated in Harrisburg
A draft legislation in Harrisburg seeks a merit rating plan for the unemployment compensation wage tax. It would cap the tax at 2.7 percent of payroll and allow reductions up to 1.2 percent for industries with statutory employment gains. Support comes from retailers while heavy industries like steel and coal oppose.
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Associatedd Press
Harrisburg
Progrem
Todas
Hig Ape Afkle
Petite Sylvia
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Aba
Cudahy Arrives to Present Belgium Case in Washington
John Qadaby United States ambassador to Belgium arrives in Washington with his version of a mass interview given in London about Belgian conditions. The interview was recalled by the State Department for consultation amid ongoing diplomacy.
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Associated Liss
New York
John Qad—aby
United States
Belgium
Washingtom
London
Sale Department
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