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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1940
Page
1
Multiple brief items report British forces seizing about six thousand Italian troops in Egypt. Other short notes note a farm fire killing a 13 year old boy and a memorial fund tally. Indefinite stamp program discussions and local public relief planning are listed alongside radio schedule items.
The Red Cross chapter votes to act as coordinating agency for Lindsey family relief. A committee will verify needs, use the Second Ward fire station as a clothing collection point, and organize a clearing house with other groups to avoid duplication. The Journal funds the family, redirected through the Red Cross.
Donald Lindsey, 13, dies at Corry hospital after a farm blaze that claimed brothers Richard, 16, Bruce, 5, and left parents with severe burns. Deputy Davison investigated, stove explosion sparked fire blamed on oil stove. Harold Lindsey, 11, remains in fair condition amid rescue efforts. services set for Thursday at Pine Grove cemetery.
London December 11 R S Hudson minister of agriculture said Britain's food situation was just as grim as in 1917. He warned the navy’s fight against German submarine and bomber activity is now doubly or trebly as difficult and urged farmers to boost home production.
Philadelphia secret service said three men from New York stopped a large counterfeit operation moving up to 31,000 a month in 50 cent and 10 cent pieces. William A. Landvoigt named William Reyes Ramon Perez and Nicodemes Correa as the operatives, with distribution reaching eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and Maryland. In Blanchard Oklahoma a cemetery caretaker age 18 died by suicide while digging a grave.
Stuart W. Jackson and county officials surveyed Erie county for 1941 road projects but found no concrete program. The effort hinges on federal decisions, with potential work on Ridge and Lake roads and possible resurfacing on the Haxe Creek road.
A large farm barn on Johan M. Roush’s farm four miles south of Panama burned yesterday. Four cows, two heifers and 200 hens died, plus grain and farming tools. One cow and a horse were saved. Fire company efforts and a bucket brigade limited damage to adjoining structures. Origin undetermined. electricity was present but no lights were on. Losses run into several thousand dollars, with only a portion insured.
In Amsterdam, the Dutch purge of Queen Wilhelmina references from schoolbooks sparked unrest. Dr. J. Van Dam, new secretary general of Education, issued a calmness appeal as books featuring the queen and House of Orange were withdrawn to alter patriotic propaganda and treat subjects historically.
Contributions toward the Richard Lindsey Memorial Fund reach 126.50 by noon as the Corry Journal collects donations for the Lindsey family following a fatal work accident. Listed donors include Corry Evening Journal 25.00, Richard Paulson 1.00, Axel Swanson 5.00, M. Cobbett 1.00, Walter Payne 1.00, and many others totaling to aid the family.
The body of 19 year old Frank Mahalsky was recovered from 14 feet under the ice on Lake Wallenpaupack after he chased a deer and fell through ice during Pennsylvania's 1940 deer season. Volunteers and police searched Wayne County mountains daily until the body was found.
A comprehensive British financial prospectus, ready for submission to President Roosevelt, outlines expected policy on aid. Officials discount immediate loans, emphasizing long-term considerations as Morgenthau shares material from Britain’s Treasury.
District leaders plan to meet to discuss a proposed plan affecting northwestern Pennsylvania. Mayor Hepler may attend the Meadville conference to learn full details as officials from multiple counties prepare to address provisions and funding.
A group of United States bankers proposes an industrial development plan for Mexico with an outlay potentially up to 100 million dollars. The scheme, still in early discussion, aims to attract foreign investment and pledges to protect investors as Mexico prepares to inaugurate new industrial policies on December 1. President Camacho welcomed foreign investment as a boost for Mexican industry and assembly plants for U S manufactured equipment.
Hazleton Pa December 11 officials report a group of coal boosters will meet with Mayor Robert Lamberton and Philadelphia city council after Christmas to protest replacing anthracite with electricity in Philadelphia’s new 18 million dollar water system.
Hollywood reports that Running-W, a wire device used to pull horses for thrill scenes, has been banned by the movies industry. Richard C. Graven of the American Humane Association stated producers via the Hage office adopted the ban to prevent animal danger and unnecessary risk in filming.
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