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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1941
Page
1
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In a 1940s style essay, Roger W. Babson argues that college professors should test leaders on merit not heredity or privilege. He critiques hereditary and unearned advantages, urging objective judgments and audience voting to choose leaders. He contrasts monarchies, republics, socialism, and democracy, stressing meritocratic selection.
Washington Aug 30 The Finance Committee's $3 672 400 000 revenue bill, largest in history, moves to Senate for prompt approval next week. It raises taxes across the board, adds nuisance taxes on autos, radios, bulbs, and washing machines, lowers exemptions to 1500 for married and 750 for single filers, and would bring about 6 million more people under federal income tax. Democratic Leader Barkley hopeful of passage by next Saturday after House-Senate conference.
Two vehicles were damaged about 50 dollars each in a collision last evening three miles south of Waitsburg on Route 89. Clyde Peebles of 104 Park Street Corry and Clarence Proper of Biging Elderspod were occupants. they escaped injury. State motor police said reckless driving charges likely, with Peebles reported to have been in the center of the highway.
State Police launched a wide manhunt for three youths who fled the Pennsylvania Thaustral School for Boys near White Hill in a second breakout within a month. The Aug 30 incident prompted a broad search as authorities tracked the escapees through the area.
Five Army fliers were killed and two seriously injured in three flaming crashes. Two P-17 training planes locked wings eight miles east of March Field causing four fatalities. A third plane landed safely after a collision. An H-25 bomber crash near Los Angeles killed Radiooperator James H. Kihieht and wounded pilot Wilcox Barnes and co pilot Paul Penrose escaped with scarpe.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars end its 42nd encampment with Earl Southard under renewed criticism after a reprimand for Keep America Out of War Committee work. Illinois Grice warned of libel suits as he defended Southard, while Menendez declared loyalty as Max Singer was named the new national commander. Oil shipment restrictions to Asia and related export control studies were also noted in Washington.
Tokyo reports Japanese press hopeful that President Roosevelt will reply to Prime Minister Konoye’s message seeking to maintain peace in the Pacific. Papers say prospects for U.S.-Japan accord look brighter than an Anglo-American understanding, as Tokyo stresses intention to settle Pacific issues and end China affair.
In Paris eight men including a French count and a Netherlander were reported dead before a French firing squad, raising the total executed since Pierre Laval, the former vice premier, was gravely wounded Tuesday by a young opponent of collaboration with Germany.
Bloodhounds and posse hunted a wooded area near Gatesville Texas for 34 youths who escaped from the State Boys Reform School in an incident superintendent G Neshith described as a major break. Authorities pressed patrols and followed leads as the manhunt continued into the day.
Labor Day will be observed with business suspensions and a wholesale exodus from the city as residents seek leisure beyond rest. Plants suspend operations, stores and offices shut down, and the Journal will pause publication for Monday. Schools reopen after the holiday as life returns to routine amid lingering fall-like temperatures and planned community events.
A dispatch from Associate Press notes a pressing oil shortage for Axis war needs as Europe braces for possible Allied invasion. Reports cite German and Italian conferences on permanent European peace under Axis leadership, while Finnish Soviet front activity grows.給
President Roosevelt arrives at Roosevelt estate in Hyde Park with Harry Hopkins to deliver two addresses in three days. One speech is to the Roosevelt Home Club on the lawn of Mozes Smith, a local tenant, and another to the nation Monday. Hopkins’s presence fuels speculation on policy and tone.
News from Washington notes officials optimistic on easing gasoline and petroleum shortages along the Eastern Seaboard. Admiral Land reported plans to shift more fuel by sea and rail, while government action aims to reduce tanker losses and boost barges.
Galier Brothers of Cleveland were the low bidders for a 327 mile Route 8 improvement from Hydetown to Centerville with a bid of 489,440 for concrete pavement. The Department of Highways received bids on 12 projects totaling 28.47 miles of roads and bridges. Other bids include Brig Route 5 Erie City and Harmony townships, East Lake road near Lake, and a bridge over the Allegheny River at West Hickory. Clark Construction Co of Johnstown bid 86,510 for West Hickory work.
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told a Gaventay gathering that Britain and its allies must boost war material output to meet Russia’s needs as the war widens. He warned shortages will grow and urged Britain to fulfill a duty to aid the Soviet fight.
Allentown district attorney J W Gehringer summoned officers from 16 Lehigh County clubs to his office and read a list of slot machines in their establishments. He demanded surrender for destruction and reported representatives pledged cooperation in the gambling crackdown. The list showed 86 machines in operation in the labs.
Passersby who had ignored a ragged old man for years learned he hauled $1900 in cash and deposits totaling $12000 over ten years. The 73 year old Thomas Murphy lived at a 42 a week lodging as police examined the street encounter and funds found on his person.
Ringneck pheasants totaling about two hundred have been housed at Mead Park under a Cory Red and Sun Glub conservation project. A 48 by 96 foot pen was built in the park’s northwest corner, with seventy five percent to be liberated into nearby Woods this fall and the rest kept for spring release. The birds arrived from the State Game Farm near New Castle as the program expands with a new game protector setup in the district.
A 28 year old man from near Clymer, Aluart Bemis, was apprehended by police in Gowtasville, Pa, on a larceny charge. He allegedly stole from a loaded trailer owned by the Praduins company and fled toward Westfield. Police report Bemis, a driver for Prank Pra alia, was linked to the theft after inquiries and witness statements.
Finnish forces report success on the Viipuri front as Karelia’s Isthmus towns show pressure toward Leningrad. Encirclement claimed, fires burn in Viipuri as Russians withdraw, sightings from Finnish air observers indicate vast destruction before retreat.
The state has completed plans for a 500000 expansion at the tuberculosis sanatorium in Cresson. Dr Thomas H A Stites, superintendent, disclosed a two story addition adding 80 beds, plus a surgery department, nurses residence, and new boiler and generator. He cited defense material delays as slowing the project.
Seventy five boys from Camp Rhododendron near Maresi town West Virginia joined veterans, rivers men and volunteers last ninth seeking the body of Emerson son nine lost in Hope Hollow last Tuesday when heavy fall violated this section of county.
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