Corry braces for its merriest Christmas in a decade
Corry slows for the holiday as improved industry outlook and declining relief lift spirits. Townspeople report warmer weather with snow, Christmas baskets delivered to families, and churches preparing midnight services. Residents return for gatherings as local business suspends for Christmas Day.
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Christina
Traditional observance marked by wartime Christmas contrasts
Associated Press reports a wartime Christmas across Europe with blackouts and air raid warnings yet ongoing traditions. Pope Pius XII urged a peace message, while battles and supply lines continued from Albania to Libya. King George VI to broadcast, Britain disperses comforts to children at home and abroad amid strategic shift.
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Libya
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George VI
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Canada
British Isles
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Dial Ent Calls for Jeanette Event in New York
A fragmented OCR item references a call for a Jeanette event in New York involving names and numbers, but the text is unclear. The readable portion hints at a public notice or boxing related score with potential dates and local contacts. Further readable details are unavailable.
School post candidates named in Abington district
Abington township school district teachers announced they would support Dr. Charles E. Soh for the presidency of the Pennsylvania State Education Association. Soh, principal of Glenside-Welton Junior High, is among candidates. Dr. Ley P. Gilbert, superintendent of Altoona schools, has also been mentioned.
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Abington
Abington Township
Charles E. Soh
Pennsylvania Site Education Association
Harrisburg
Sohi
Glenside-Welton
Ley P. Gilbert
Altoona
Haseen
Fire Routs Home of Dr R X Williams in Clymer
An early Monday fire started in the basement of Dr. and Mrs. R X Williams home on North Center Street Clymer from an overheated furnace. Firefighters quickly controlled the blaze after tearing into partitions. loss exceeds $1 000 with most furnishings saved and insurance expected. The Williams family has moved to the Markello home on Freeman Street.
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North Center Street
Clymer
Bla McCray Caster
Union City
Willams
Jamestown
June Lockenhouse
Clymer Fire Department
Sabotage Bill Draws Opposition in Harrisburg
Harrisburg reports a model sabotage bill under consideration by Governor James with strong pushback from Philip Murray CIO president. Murray objects via letter, urging that only streets partially passing through defense plant zones be closed, while officials study the draft before final action.
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Associated Press
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James
Philip Murray
CTO
Murray
Congress of Industrial Organizations
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Depuy
Claude
Reno
Barbara Hutton Sails Yacht to Navy Service
The palatial 167 foot yacht Noparo once owned by Barbara Hutton is being refitted in a Boston shipyard to serve as a naval auxiliary. Officials say she turned the vessel over to the government for two dollars, with a crew of 23 onboard.
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Ballist Kiel
Germany
Progress at Army Camp Indiantown Gap
Dec 24 reports progress on the expansion of Indiantown Gap Army Post in Pennsylvania for No Hand Guard troops called into federal service. Completion expected between mid February and early March as Lieut. General Hugh A. Drum inspects the 36,000,000 project for the 7ath Division and notes progress is progressing nicely. He says the visit focuses on training facilities for up to 19,000 troops and equipment needs.
Identified Erie Woman Found Drowned in Lake Erie
The body of Mrs. Bessie Hatheway of Erie was identified as the drowned woman found yesterday by two girls on Eaglehurst Beach. Coroner W. G. Stroble said she had been ill and apparently took her own life.
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Bessie Hatheway
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Erie
W. G. Stroble
Post Office Sees Record Holiday Mail Relief in 1941
Corry post office reports a holiday mail rush easing after a week of near record volumes. Postmaster James Sullivan said 27 000 cancellations Friday and over 20 000 letters through the cancellation machine Monday marked the peak, with receipts still above last December. The force aims to finish late parcels by Wednesday and continue prompt delivery.
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Sullivan
Big Mountain
Early war raids and Italian stance cloud World War II theater
British RAF bombed invasion targets as speculation swirled over a Christmas attack on England while Mussolini clings to war aims. In North Africa 20,000 Italians in Bardia face water shortages as British artillery presses the siege. Manchester endures another bombing night as air raids kill and injure civilians. Pope Pius XII warns a new world order must rest on five moral victories amid war.
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Associated Press
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England
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Britain
Rome
Berlin
Ghurehi
Vittorio Emanuele
Mussolini
Italy
North Africa
Bardia
Libya
Manchester
Pius II
College of Cardinals
Journal Extends Merry Christmas Wishes to All Readers
In a war torn world the Journal offers season's greetings to patrons advertisers plant customers and the public at large. The note hopes happiness and good tidings reach every home as Christmas shines like a beacon amid tragedy.
Northeastern U S Quake Widespread Yet Light Damage
An earthquake rattled the northeastern United States and eastern Canada, including Ontario and Quebec, but caused no serious damage. Shocks at 6:43 to 6:44 a m shook homes and knocked Christmas items from shelves as seismologists traced the tremor to crustal movement in New England.
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New England
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Jurist to Act Promptly on Parole Plea in Harrisburg
Judge Howard W. Hughes said he would act promptly on the parole plea of Hoyt Brownmiller, former Schuylkill county highway chief, indicted on alleged pre election payroll misuse in Laverne county. He will review findings from two Washington county physicians alongside Brownmiller's doctors about his hazardous physical condition.
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Howard W. Hughes
Hoyt
Brownmiller
Schuylki County
British Tanker Sunk by Nazis in North Sea Clash
BERLIN, Dec. 24. German speedboats attacked Britain's east coast, sinking a 10,000-ton tanker and a 6,000-ton freighter despite strong protection by destroyers. The German light fleet reported a brief, near-missed engagement with some craft returning to base.
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Peace terms urged by Senator for end to European war
Washington December 4 Senator Tydings urged the United States to seek from Britain and the axis powers a statement of conditions for ending the European war. He said the U S could judge if a just peace exists and shape policy accordingly. He warned against appeasement and called for clear disarmament and political sovereignty changes in Norway Denmark the Netherlands Belgium and France. Snow forecast for southeast England as winter approaches.
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Great Britain
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Denmark
Netherlands
Belgium
France
Britain
Pasee
Car Hits Freight Train at First Avenue injuring three
Three people riding in a car were hurt when their vehicle crossed into a moving Pennsylvanian Railroad freight train at the First Avenue crossing around 10:15 PM. Arthur Kimmy, his wife, and their son were treated at Corry Hospital for injuries including facial fractures, nose fractures, and facial lacerations, with Mrs Kimmy and the son later discharged after treatment.
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Nazis Ready for Invasion
Berlin dispatch reports Field Marshal Walther von Brauchitsch announcing Germany’s forces are confident to strike England while the invasion plan appears unlikely to proceed. The chief of staff praised army spirit and strength as observers note plans for Britain may have been dropped.
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Goering Plays Santa Claus for Berlin Children
German news agency reports Hermann Goering appeared as Santa Claus to Berlin children in an aviator’s hospital setting. He opened a savings account of 2000 marks for each child, though the total number receiving the benefit was not disclosed.
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White House Christmas Spirit Reflects National Mood
President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt led a nationwide Christmas observance with broadcasts and tree lighting. The first lady planned aid visits to the Central Union Mission and Kiwanis party, while Walter Roosevelt Jr. hung a trinket from the White House mantle.
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White House
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Major Changes in Farm Bill Foreseen by Lawmakers
Washington December 24. House agriculture leaders Chairman Fulmer and Rep. Hope say war and shrinking foreign markets will force major changes in farm policy. They warn continual surpluses and wage use for industry require compensating adjustments for all crops, especially exported ones, and advocate a base income via a certificate plan to replace yearly parity appropriations.
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Bevelliy
Fulmer
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R-Hanons
House Agriculture Committee
Pulsmer
Germany and Turkey Conclude Trade Treaty
Reliable sources report Berlin says Germany and Turkey have concluded a new trade treaty. Details remain unclear, with word that Britain is linked through a mutual aid pact. Turkey has prior commerce ties with Germany, and a Britain-Turkey card pact was signed last month.
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