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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1940
Page
1
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New York December 14 The Securities and Exchange Commission has exempted domestic issuers of security issues up to 100000 from registration and prospectus requirements aiding small concerns. The author urges raising the exemption to 500000, stressing need for more small firms and bankers to foster competition and curb monopolies while noting shifts in capital markets and the role of banks.
Two volunteers will be taken in the next draft from the Corry Union City district. The January assignment indicates the selective service quotas for Pennsylvania are rising to 1 580 men, twice November levels. Officials expect the area breakdown to set the draft numbers tonight while volunteers from the Corry Union City district will fill allocations. Pennsylvania sent 720 men between 1 and 36 to Fort Meade for two years of training, and several volunteers have registered locally to be called before regular draftees.
William S. Knudsen, production chief of the National Defense Advisory Commission, urged full time operation of all machines to speed defense output. He criticized current output as below forecasts, questioned labor and industry commitment, and pressed for a war-time tempo even in peace, while noting signs of ingenuity and a likely pick up after mid-1941. The speech was given to the National Association of Manufacturers as the U.S. accelerates its defense program.
Fire at the Condenser Service and Engineering Corp plant in Hoboken N J destroyed the facility with a loss around 1 000 000 dollars. One man George Jacobs night watchman from Jersey City was killed while uncovering the flames near the office. Plant executive Olfs Anderson of North Bergen estimated the total loss and noted the damage to defense order machinery and patterns.
Condensed news breviaries note New York thefts under investigation while milk prices rise by 25 cents in November. Items cover Athens Italy Greece fronts, U.S. defense policy talks, draft quotas, hunting safety efforts, and holiday schedules with radio programs listed for NBC WABC and others.
Washington report notes 38 of every 100 voters participated in the November 5 presidential election. Franklin D Roosevelt earned 27,241,099 votes, leading with 20 in every 100 of the population, while Wendell Willkie received 22,827,296 votes or about 17 per hundred.
Deputy Sheriff Fred Peterson and Sergeant Anderson of the New York state police investigated three break ins in the Sherman North Clymer sector. A car with Pennsylvania plates was seen near one site linking suspects from the area. Thieves broke into Farmers' Mill east of town, gaining entry via a back window and taking six tires and a small radio. four tires were recovered at Colin Butcock Service Station. Additional break ins targeted Mayville feed mill and Hemminke meat market with reported loot. Police believe one gang carried out the robberies and hold several clues as both sheriffs and state police continue the investigation.
Both the Erie and Pennsylvania Railroads announce more trains to handle holiday traffic. An advance train No.1 of the B. R. arrives at 6 50 p m. trains 7 and 580 581 run in two sections with earlier and regular services. The Erie Philadelphia filers on the BR R also show two sections including a mail express at 7 and a regular at 8 3 p m. The advance flyer with couches and sleepers arrives at 1 28. evening schedules add a 7 50 departure with a mail and express at 7 40.
Washington reports that U S advocates have drafted two aid plans for Britain in the war. One proposes convoying British supply ships with United States naval escorts. The other seeks sale to Great Britain of foreign merchant ships, including Danish vessels, to replace wartime losses.
Washington report on a $2,000,000 Ford Motor Company defense contract. Labor official Sid ney Hillman challenges the award, arguing the unsigned order lacks Wagner Act labor protections. War department counters that the pact includes standard labor compliance provisions under the Wasish-Healey act.
Funds raised pour in from Cony and surrounding areas for the Richard Lindeey Memorial Fund. A total of 927.70 was collected today alongside an earlier 107.70 noted by the Journal. Contributors include Kart Slamimens, George Stowe, Mrs. Gertrude Durrey, Mr. and Mrs. S. Wosletnner, D. oO. Dougherty, Verne Group, James Carviy, Mrs. Bed Stare, John Wojtowlcn, Mrs. Margaret Damon, Rhone Auto Review, and Keppel’s Grocer among others. The effort reflects broad community support and ongoing solicitations.
British bombers struck Kiel and Bremen in raids last night as heavy assaults targeted German airfields docks in the Netherlands and the U-boat base at Bordeaux Occupied France All aircraft returned safely in adverse weather Fire victim Lindsey family badly burned in fire that killed Mrs Lindsey and two of her sons Harold and another son reported as seriously burned and in critical condition
New York dairy officials announce a basic November price of $2.17 per hundred pounds for milk delivered in November. The bulletin notes a 17 cent gap between the basic price and producers pay, with various market estimates and regional adjustments discussed for the upcoming month.
The ashes of Lord Lothian, Britain’s wartime ambassador to the United States, will lie in Arlington National Cemetery. A public service is planned at Washington Cathedral with a 2:30 p.m. ceremony, followed by a private cremation at the British embassy and taps by an army bugler. The body will be interred in the Arlington vault under the Maine Memorial for an indefinite period.
Cairo reports British troops smashing Marshal Graziani's invasion army. Prisoner numbers surge as Allied forces push toward Libyan borders. Italian front near Bayt, Thala, and Herone under heavy pressure. In Greece, Italian disbalance clashes as Greek troops advance through mountain passes toward Volona, with intense fighting along the Albanian frontier.
The state vaccinated 53 000 hogs on 2000 farms to combat cholera. Agriculture Secretary John H. Light urges stricter controls and region isolation for new purchases. He stresses breeders should only keep healthy hogs and maintain clean pens to prevent spread. The report also notes a personnel change at Associated Press.
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