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28 Aug 1941
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1941
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR entry mentions wax damp tile and car notes with initials J. NI unclear context or full details.
The report outlines a new Anglo Russian sensation with German and Soviet moves around the Caucasus region. It notes a potential crossing near the Black Sea and Caspian routes, stressing strategic value of Caucasus as a gateway to Persia and Near East theaters.
The fragment mentions Turkey and a diplomatic or military context with references to allies and younger participants. It also hints at a census and a movement by Turkish forces, with various names appearing in garbled form. The readable elements suggest a political or strategic report involving Turkey, allies, and regional dynamics.
Fragmentary text references pressures on England, bombing, and a likely front near Bude. Mentions expeditions, development, and possible Allied response. Overall stream suggests wartime reporting with uncertain details and missing context.
Fragmentary report notes Britain may supply a large contingent for defense. Mentions MacKenzie and German meals amid uncertain figures. Indicates pending mobilization and potential Allied support before immediate deployment.
Fair and cool tonight. Friday cloudy and warmer by Shawarse.
In German occupied Versailles police rounded anti Communists from the Legion tied to the Laval shooting. Colette, the gunman, told magistrates he followed De Gaulle and opposed collaborationists. Laval and Dest were gravely wounded. arrests followed at barracks and in the town as authorities quell potential disorder.
Acting petroleum coordinator Relph K. Davies told a Senate inquiry that gasoline supplies for filling stations on the East Coast would be reduced by 15 percent in September. He presented figures indicating an actual shortage of both gasoline and oil for heating and domestic use this winter.
Pottsville Pa August 28 25 000 visitors expected to attend the Elks convention in the anthracite city for installation of officers and a parade as unfinished business. Winter G Warner of Loginae was named president with other officers to be installed.
An Associated Press dispatch from Istanbul reports Axis officials say Hitler may require use of Turkish territorial waters in the Black Sea as German troops push toward Russia. Turkey is told no concessions on territorial disputes and no permission needed for troops to cross. use of waters depends on eastern Black Sea reach.
Labor Day will pass with few local events in Torry as plans for a major celebration were dropped due to time. Past years saw city park programs and big community gatherings, while many residents travel to lake resorts and reunions as schools resume after the holiday marking the end of summer vacation.
Bradford Pe Aug 28 Accidental discharge fatally wounded 18 year old Margaret Maynard in her home yesterday. Coroner Thomas KR Clark said the gun went off as her brother Roger 15 passed it to a companion. A small roof fire reported at Box 31 afternoon involved old ventilator plant but was quickly controlled with no further damage.
Washington dispatch reports Admiral Nomura visits President Roosevelt amid Japan’s concern over U S Far East policy. Tokyo protests over oil shipments to Vladivostok and American aid to China and Soviet Russia are discussed as part of rising tensions. Nomura may present a formal communication. Hull refuses to confirm Japanese representations.
St Edward’s 10 open Tuesday finish repairs Corry Pub Hc schools reopen Wednesday September ard September Ralph S. Dewey announced a general teachers meeting at Senior High Tuesday at 2 o’clock followed by meetings of teachers and principals. Public schools open Wednesday 9 with elementary at 9 a.m and Senior High at 8 45. Four new teachers will join St Edward’s Tuesday including Sister Regin from Titusville and Sister Mary Jane from DuBois. other instructors include Sister Laurentia Sister Bonaventure and Sister Anne Stejas.
In Philadelphia a U S attorney spokesman said the government will not retry retired Olrenit Judge J Warren Davis and Morgan S Kaufman after two previous hung juries. The second trial ran nearly three weeks as a federal grand jury charged conspiracy to obstruct justice and defraud the United States.
A U S Senate committee proposes extending social security to provide a $30 monthly minimum old age pension for Americans retiring at 60 or older. The plan would raise combined employer and employee payroll taxes to fund the program by January 1, 1944, with an estimated annual cost of about $4 million. Current benefits average $20.48 monthly, and existing benefits vary by state. The proposal targets Americans retiring after the war who are not already on federal old age insurance or railroad retirement programs.
A child was struck by a motor vehicle in Basslime vicinity and may have a broken hip. The accident occurred about a week ago when the boy was hit by a car driven by a Ware resident. Mrs Jobe Crakny of Basslime seeks medical consultation for the injured boy.
An army star sergeant attempted an unauthorized flight in a Martin bomber at Nichols Field near Manila. The plane stalled and crashed, killing two Filipino laborers. three others and Sgt William B Rowland were injured. Col Lawrence Churchill ordered an investigation into the incident.
Philadelphia August 28. Democratic City Chairman James P Clark says the city committee would nominate a candidate immediately, rejecting Republican leaders suggestion to retain Acting Mayor Bernard Samuel for a year or two. Samuel took over many duties after the death of Mayor Robert Lamberton, whose term has two years remaining.
Northwestern Pennsylvania towns including St Marys and Emporium move to standard time after Sunday while larger cities keep advancing time. Proclamations cite conflicts with rural communities and school schedules, with federal action awaited. Quaker State protests price cuts in oil by Kendall Refining and Henderson.
Amid reports of dwindling reserves most Corry gasoline stations reported adequate fuel for the holiday rush. U S senators and government officials opened investigations into petroleum shortages, while private administrator Sean Henderson released a table of maximum stated prices across 40 Atlantic Seaboard cities to curb price spikes.
State and railroad police investigated the removal of twenty three spikes from the outer track leg of the Tiehighy Valley line near Sayre and Geneva. Engineer Henry Simms and Trooper Walter Gborhanitt described the damaged rail and slow train approach. authorities say one spike may have been loosened to delay the express.
Herbert G. Chatham, 20, of Victoria, declares he is hopelessly paralyzed by progressive muscular atrophy and offers to be a guinea pig in experiments to cure the disease. He notes his father, H. E. Chatham of Edmonton, has contacted medical men across Canada and compares his case to Lou Gehrig's. He worries about losing speech and sight but remains hopeful medicines may be found.
Allied forces extend control in oil rich Iran as British and Russian forces strike deep into the kingdom. The Iranian cabinet moves to bring Paare to Persia amid the rapid military activity and strategic realignments in the region.
Associated Frese reports a rapid German advance across the Soviet Union near Leningrad and along main rail corridors. Soviet forces defend key cities while German plans threaten supply routes, with the Iran cabinet seeking an armistice amid the broader war.
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