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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1940
Page
1
A condensed news brief notes strong public and political opposition to a mobilization delay. It cites London raids, Berlin warnings, and Greek invasion threats as background while highlighting U.S. defense discussions, New York politics, a fatal bomber crash, and upcoming radio and TV program listings. The items reflect wartime strain, political debate, and media schedules across major cities.
Washington reports Senator Glass of Virginia joined conscription advocates opposing a post ponement of compulsory military service until 1941. President Roosevelt insisted on immediate manpower growth and warned delaying drafts would slow the defense program. House action and Senate vote on the Burke Wadsworth bill remained uncertain as leaders eyed minor changes and possible swift passage to the president.
Washington, Aug. 23. Fre si-Pent Roosevelt plans a Labor Day trip to the South, drawing capital politicians’ speculation. The trip may include a Tennessee Valley Authority dam visit, giving him a public platform to discuss the administration’s policy on public power projects.
Six gunmen on six-shooters and automatics halted a passenger train in upper Manhattan early today, cowed the crew, handcuffed two postal clerks to an iron post, and fled after selecting a single pouch said to contain mail for Yonkers. Investigators believe the gang aimed for payrolls totaling about 100000 sent bi weekly from New York banks to Yonkers factories, but the pouch held nothing of value.
Canton Aug 23 An army officer appeals for conscription of troops and accelerated weapons production as the nation faces a growing wartime crisis. General Hugh A. Den emphasizes duty in the current fight and urges mobilization to meet 90,000 manpower and weapon needs.
Two officers and seven enlisted men died when an army two motor B18 Curtiss bomber crashed 43 miles east of Denver during a routine practice. Flares from a searching ship located the wreck after severe storms Southeast of Watkins. The crew listed includes Lieut Chapgate, Lieut Schmiedehe, Leveeant Hobbs, Staff Sergeant McDeerman, Adkins, Fraser, Private Kelly, Hutchinson, and Bryner.
Corry residents have watched the construction of the big 5.4 million Tionesta flood control dam nearing completion within ten days. Started in May 1998, the dam will be eight months ahead of schedule and will impound about 447000 acre feet of water from a 483 square mile drainage area, extending the reservoir about 4 miles up the Tionesta Valley.
A. B. Corbin of East Washington street pleaded guilty to drunken driving and was fined 450 plus court costs of 25.79 by Judge Elmer L. Evins in Erie county court yesterday. Private J. M Hornick at the state motor police substation noted the arrest. Whitney quits New York. Johnny Hay, known as Jock Whitney, chair of Selznick International Pictures, plans to exit the film business.
Hy H. Rathbun, vice president of the Dairymen's League Cooperative Association, spoke at the Hotel Corry urging stronger links between milk producers and local business leaders. He warned against fifth column activity and praised a Curry local gathering that featured a chicken dinner and discussions on mutual understanding.
Announcement today that Stennett Specialty Shoppe on North G Center Street has been sold to Mrs Clinton McLean. Transaction completed Thursday and operations resume Saturday as Mabels Shoppe with expanded stock. New owner has worked at Stennett for a year and will operate under the new name. Pennsylvania Young Democrats open the fall campaign with their state convention in Wilkes-Barre dated Aug. 23.
Rome Aug 24 A high party source warns Italy will invade Greece if Britain occupies Greek islands. The warning says Italy will act in response to any British move into Greece, including Crete and Corfu, and notes Britain’s guarantee of Greek independence.
Moscow reports say the Soviet Union will aid Germany by supplying raw materials to help break the British blockade and receive German industrial goods including armaments in return. Officials note the non aggression pact signed August 24 and the new trade accord have linked the two powers with closer cooperation despite wartime tensions.
The United States and Canada form a joint defense board with six Americans and five Canadians to meet in Ottawa for initial talks on high strategy and military planning. Roosevelt named six Americans including Lt Gen Stanley D. Embick and Capt Harry W. Hill. Mackenzie King appointed five Canadians. Lt Gen Joseph P. McNarney and John D. Hickerson noted among others. Meantime Mrs. W Brown and Rev W Brown of Akron visited cousins Mrs. Wayne Jenkins before returning home.
Merchants stage a large Harvest Sale to benefit the Golden Rule Charity. The event includes a chicken dinner by the Ladies Aid Society and a Plymouth soda giveaway after an automobile award draw. Mervyn Nast chairs the sales committee with 42 merchants participating. Worth Hammond reports on the auto award. Capt. W. S. Houghton, Company A, speaks at the meeting as Corry guardsmen return from near Long Island maneuvers.
Buenos Aires reports say Argentine deputy Guiliot, member of the Radical party, shot himself as pressure mounted after a scandal over a land deal involving the army and an ouster demanded by a committee. The resignation of President Ortly fueled internal turmoil and political strife.
Dover England residents rush to evacuate as Nazi shelling intensifies on the Kent coast. Red and green moving vans carry furniture up the hills while 41 000 residents weigh uncertainty after Big Bertha guns and bombing raids. Buildings damaged include George Pitzpatrick's wine store and a church. one dwelling is demolished and a movie house shaken.
The Senate backed a measure to authorize President to call up the Nation Guard and Army Reserve for active duty anywhere in the western hemisphere or Philippine Islands. It would affect about 395 900 guardsmen and reserve personnel, with provisions for dependents, age limits, and reemployment requirements.
Washington reports an official inventory showing the army has ample supplies of rifles and basic weapons for 3,000,000 men, more than twice the target. General Marshall says newer light weapons are lacking, citing anti tank guns, 60 mm mortars, and a 90 mm artillery gun as needed. He defended training with existing equipment and warned against delaying drafts until modern arms arrive.
In Mexico City on August 23, Leon Trotsky's body lay in state under a police guard of honor while authorities pursued evidence to tie an international mastermind to the exiled socialist leader's assassination. An informant slayer, Frank Jackson, and his Brooklyn associate Sylvia Ageto, were detained as US Consul George Shaw questioned the woman who appeared hysterical. Col Leandro Salazar, chief of police secret service, reported the inquiry is not yet complete.
New York Aug 23 Independent Democrats plan a state by state campaign for Wendell L Willkie in the Democratic solid south after the Republican nominee approved two weeks speaking in four western states A Democratic originator who met Willkie last night backs the southern drive and urged independent support to defeat the Democratic ticket.
A five year old Houston girl is reported to have a rare full development of a sexual nature following a medical episode in August. The case, noted by Dr Karl Katnaky, recalls similar prior reports and highlights unusual medical findings in a private patient scenario.
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