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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1940
Page
1
A brief item notes a person named Wulele and a quick rest stop at a place called Tortay. The fragment hints at a casual report of a brief delay or break during travel. No additional names, dates, or locations are clearly readable.
British forces report heavy damage to Italian positions around Bardia and Derna in Libya as RAF raids target Derna and coast. Italian troops in Bardia and Derna are described as encircled, with 20,000 Italians said to hold out at Bardia. Greek troops push along the Albanian coast, driving retreating lines toward Klisura and Tepetoni.
Judges Miss Lena Cohen Rev L Wagner and Mrs B C Barne selected poster winners in city schools. First prizes of 1.80 went to Marjorie Slattery and John Windahl. second prizes to Sylvia Johnson and Harold Marsh. Honorable mentions listed for several juniors and sixth graders. Harrisburg dispatch notes education and army officials planning expanded training for CGC boys on personal defense.
Charitable groups led by Corry lodge Elks and the Salvation Army plan extensive Christmas relief for needy families. Baskets of food will reach 30 to 35 households in Comny and surrounding areas, with cooperation to avoid duplication. The Brennan Memorial Fund supports gifts, toys, and funds from the Army’s War Gry edition, while St Thomas Parish aids provide baskets through official allocations.
In strict secrecy FBI agents studied records to determine if German American Bund members serve in U S armed forces. A raid on Chicago headquarters yielded a loose leaf book indicating 1500 to 2000 members in the army navy air force or marines. Agents planned to compare names with service records to see who is currently serving or has completed service.
Governor Arthur H. James confirmed on Thursday afternoon the appointment of Dr. J. H. Van Houten as president of the Pennsylvania State Teachers College at Edinboro. Van Houten, a former teacher at the college, has served as acting president since the resignation of Dr. Carmen Ross on September 15.
Finland mourns former president Kyoni Kalliy peasant-born leader who died of a heart attack at a railway station. Flags are at half staff and public entertainments are banned as authorities honor his memory.
Two ships were attacked by submarines about 450 miles west of the Dish coast in what appears to be the second convoy raid in three days. Mackay Radio received terse messages from the vessels, both reporting positions in a zone recently called a graveyard for British ships carrying war materials to the English Isles. The Carlton reported a submarine crossing her bow and launching a torpedo at 7:69 a.m. EST. a second ship followed with a later unidentified report.
Harrisburg December hearings examined uniform tax collection and assessment systems for all but the largest counties. The local government commission weighed bills for 1941, while Tax Justice League opposed only the assessment approach, urging a broader move to place all taxes under the county treasurer. Paul C. Moomaw, once a sponsor, now out of legislature, helped lead the earlier Moo maw Moran push.
State College nutritional chemists report soldiers require more vitamin B1 than ordinary work. After tests with rats, Dr. N B Guerrant and Dr. R A Dutcher of the Agricultural and Biological Chemistry department found B-1 needs rise with muscular activity.
Mrs Eliza Belle Fuller wife of James Fuller died at her Lottsville Bear Lake vicinity home at 10:35 PM after a long illness at age 65 She lived in the Bear Lake Lottsville area all her life Surviving are her husband four brothers Fred Arthur Lynn Ellwood Connell a sister Miss Nellie Consell all of Bear Lake The body was taken to Schoonover Funeral Home Sugar Grove funeral services will be held from the late home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock followed by burial in Bear Lake cemetery
London reports British sea power has swept the lower Adriatic with battleships and destroyers shelling the Albanian port of Valona, while a five day bombardment hits Libya's Bardia. The admiralty notes no Italian ships were found and hints at broader British Mediterranean dominance amid ongoing war.
John Wilcox son of Mr and Mrs 5 D Wilcox of East street volunteered for a year’s training and was in the first contingent from the county under the 1940 selective service draft. He writes from Port Meade Md about drill, defense gear, clean brick barracks, and hopes to be home for Christmas after a few days leave.
Harrisburg December 20 The 123 jobs in the House representing the dupro page will be dispensed on the basis of membership pact bounty delegation of House members the Democratic steering committee has decided.
President Roosevelt told reporters nothing decisive had been settled on revamping the defense structure. He suggested no immediate announcement and noted an afternoon meeting with Senate leaders. Speculation about a high command and a four to five plan circulated without formal decision. He also touched on funding for munitions and the need for Congress to consider appropriation.
Berlin reports authorize Hollies to issue a release promising developments in three power alliance cooperation. Sources anticipate a rejoinder to President Roosevelt's plan for aiding Hyatt. Muted official comment followed a French leadership statement, while German transport movements to Albania suggest heightened military activity across the Adriatic.
Santa Rosa police, aided by PBS agents, thwarted an extortion plot against three year old Marc de Tristan Jr. The kidnapper, a white man in a black overcoat, attempted to collect ransom via the Santa Rosa post office and a cabbage patch set by lawmen. He opened a cigar box believed to contain money, found only worthless paper strips, and fled before capture.
Washington December 20 The treasury disclosed the debt has passed 45 billion dollars surpassing the statutory ceiling many thought permanent. Administration seeks more borrowing power and Morgenthau urges raising the limit to about 60 billion or 85 billion in the near term.
Harrisburg Dec 20 Pennsylvania Industries announced production of 750 million dollars in defense orders for varied products from tanks to applesauce, signaling a surge in wartime manufacturing activity.
Washington reports the Automobile Industry will move to test production for longrange bombers. An estimated $20,000,000 in initial orders, set by War Department and defense commissions, aims to equip plants for annual output of several bombers costing around $1,000,000 each.
A powerful early quake centered in New England shook heavy buildings from southern New Jersey to Montreal Canada. It lasted about 40 seconds and caused widespread panic as people fled homes and streets filled with frightened residents. Authorities reported people thrown from beds and damages, with offices overwhelmed by calls.
Representative Shannon D Moi opposes adjournment of Congress without action on a measure to begin annual federal inspection of communes. The bill passed the Senate but has stalled in the House Ways and Means Committee due to lack of quorum and failed consideration attempts.
City Planning Division will map property for Mead Park project in Corry. John W. Stoker and Clem Mead present plans with Stan Lee and others to coordinate a progressive park development and orderly land use. Councilman Nichols supports a fine park and seeks broad organizational cooperation despite NYA delays.
In Philadelphia December report the Federal Reserve Bank's monthly survey shows 2449 manufacturing establishments with a one percent drop in employment since the war and payrolls rising to 26 million dollars weekly the highest in ten years except 1997 April. Bombers hit the Bergen Oslo line in Norway in an overnight raid, police report.
Mrs Rose Millard of West Pleasant, a London native who came to the United States after Canada, keeps anxious watch on radar and dispatches about nightly air raids. Her parents, brothers, sisters, and relatives in London have endured German raids, with continued concern for their safety as reports hint at further bomb damage. Continued on Page Four.
Public Schools will receive 857.09 of $1400,260.47 to school districts in 65 contingencies offering vocational education courses last year. Audie lor Gener Warren Roberts announced payment, with $1,282,610 from the federal government. Funds cover toll, part time and evening courses in agriculture, home economics, trade and industry, and distributive occupations. Erie County districts listed include Albionboro, Waterford, Erie, Girard, Millcreek, Northeast, Wesleyville and others with specific amounts.
New York reports a Livermore widow seeks a mar suit against creditors alleging her late husband caused financial distress. She claims a large fortune was misused by the site maker of millions, with demands for 81450 aid and settlement of jewelry and cash tied to the estate.
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