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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1940
Page
1
Britain appoints Lord Halifax as ambassador to Washington while Eden returns to the Foreign Office. In Cairo British reinforcements push toward Bardia to force an Italian surrender as bombers strike across six countries.
In London on December 23 Viscount Halifax named ambassador to Washington replacing Anthony Eden who returns to the foreign office after serving as secretary of war. Churchill praised Eden as a pivotal figure, while Berlin noted Eden's appointment. Italian circles anticipate closer US Britain collaboration with Halifax in Washington.
Washington discusses new defense setup and costs, with a proposal for conscription reform heading to Congress. Local briefs note a serious traffic injury in Elmont, Christmas observances, a death after a Christmas service, and a green Christmas forecast. Radio schedules list national and local programs as Christmas features approach.
Lonnie Jenkins walked free nine years into a life sentence for his wife’s fatal shooting after a five year push by his daughter. Judge Christopher E. Stein granted the release as the courtroom heard Helen Drake sobbing, calling it a Christmas present to the world.
Washington reports the army air corps has qualified more than twice the needed volunteers for 1600 pilots to begin training January 2. Over 2100 more will support a second group entering primary training schools five weeks later.
James Foley Jr of Wea Math atret employed as a delivery boy at the City Market had a narrow escape Saturday night when struck by a hit and run motorist on West Main street near the Aero Supply plant. He sustained cuts bruises and shaking up but no serious injuries, as police investigate to apprehend the motorist.
Midnight services will be held in four churches including Emanuel Episcopal St Thomas St Elizabeths Catholic and St Pauls Lutheran to mark the birth of the Saviour. Special musical programs will be offered and the complete choral programs are listed on page 3.
Washington December discussions center on long range defense finance and draft reform. Senators Adams Vandenberg and Gurney weigh a European style annual class system with compulsory service for youths aged 16 18 or 20 or for 19 year olds for one year while opposing broad immediate changes.
Harrisburg, Dec. 23. Roy Brownmiller former highway secretary in the Democratic era sought parole after serving about two months of a year sentence in Dauphin county prison. He was convicted of allowing excess payrolls in Luzerne county during election time for political purposes. Nine other Democrats indicted were acquitted. two were convicted and fined.
New York. The National Board of Review of Motion Pictures names its top ten American films for 1940. The list includes The Grapes of Wrath The Great Dictator Of Mice and Men Our Town Fantasia The Long Voyage Home Foreign Correspondent The Biscuit Eater Gone With the Wind and Rebecca.
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Shaffer of Essex Street dies at Corry hospital after incubation in the hospital incubator. Survived by parents and sister Shirley Mae. Prayer services set for Bracken Resting chapel Tuesday at 3 p m.
Miss Wircham Burrows 11 of Elgin was seriously injured when a Dodge truck skidded on ice on West Smith Street, crashed into a tree, and pinned her in the cab. Milas Burrows sustained injuries including a fractured femur and head injuries. The vehicle slid from Smith Street, crossed Marion Street, and halted after wrecking the front. Neighbors rushed to assist and she was taken to Corry hospital. condition improved by afternoon.
Allied and Axis actions spill across Europe in a chaotic update. German air and naval strikes hit Manchester while Greek troops report capture and advance toward Chimara on the Albanian coast. British, Italian, and Swedish moves mix with Mussolini's pronouncements amid heavy fighting near Valona and Tirana.
AP dispatch from Washington lists key issues for Congress starting January 3 including Roosevelt monetary powers soil conservation and continuation of the bituminous coal commission The end dates for the coal commission stabilization fund and farm program loom with potential extensions sought by Sen Guffey The separate traffic arrests by state police include a speeder facing hearings before Alderman Porter
CIO Leader Philadelphia Murray announced to President Roosevelt a plan to produce 500 all metal pursuit planes daily by pooling auto industry facilities. The plan relies on Walter Reuther and UAW methods to adapt motor production, tools, and labor to aircraft manufacturing.
From Lokoshaza on the Romanian frontier thousands of German troops moved into Romania today with war gear. Reports say they reinforce Romanian units while officials say the corps is to instruct the Romanian army. Machine guns artillery and tanks crossed the border by freight car as more divisions arrive, swelling German strength in Romania to over 100000 soldiers.
Western Washington and Oregon began cleanup after the Pacific Northwest's worst wind storm in years. The known toll includes two deaths, a dozen injured, a ship disabled, several buildings smashed, three airplanes wrecked, and widespread damage with downed poles, broken windows, and uprooted trees.
Twenty five refugee children from war torn Europe arrived in Jersey City aboard the American Export Line Excamblon to begin their first American Christmas. The group, ages three to eighteen, was brought by the United States Committee for the Care of European Children for placement with local sponsors.
Tokyo reports indicate growing anxiety over the United States foreign policy and a possible break with Germany through the three power pact. The Tokyo Stock Exchange shows sharp drops with shire prices falling to 108 as cited by Chugat, signaling broader market unease.
The White House announced that President Roosevelt will discuss the present emergency in a fireside report to the nation next Sunday night. The broadcast is set for 9:30 to 10 o clock and will be carried on all major networks.
The weather man predicts a warm Christmas with no significant snowfall. Temperatures today are unusually mild and clouds may linger but clear roads are expected Tomorrow. Santa’s lack of snow is seen as a boon for motorists despite the holiday mood.
Boston December 23 favored by good weather a group planned to bomb lighthouses between Boston and Nantucket with Christmas packages completing the second voyage of Yuletide historian Edward Rowe Snow a Winthrop High School teacher and coast photographer and his wife reportedly dropped over 20 packages from the main canal yesterday containing tobacco candy and mag walres
The Supreme Court declares unconstitutional a 1997 North Carolina annual $250 privilege tax on companies that display samples in hotels or sample houses to obtain retail orders. The ruling, delivered unanimously by Reed, concerns Hert and Company Inc of New York City.
Retailers reported their best Christmas season in years as streets and stores in the city were crowded with shoppers Saturday evening. Merchants praised increased sales hopefull of continued strong demand through the weekend with many noting heavy congestion and robust holiday buying.
Police report Irene De Maren was shot by Joseph Le Mure who confronted her as she walked home with a friend yesterday. De Maren died in hospital about half an hour after the attack.
A posse of nearly 100 men combed Wooded mountain areas near Decatur Tennessee as Georgia troopers and bloodhounds joined the hunt for the killer of a highway patron. Exhausted hounds were pulled due to the length of the search on the third day. Police said the quarry was very close, with locals hearing the distant sound of gunfire.
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