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20 Feb 1941
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1941
Page
1
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A farewell dinner is arranged for members of Company A 112th Infantry and trainees leaving the selective service net. The Golden Rule Club leads planning with Rotary Kiwanis and Veterans groups aiding. Tickets cost 1.25 dollars and are sold at multiple local stores. event at St Edward's hall next Monday evening February 24 with program and gifts for soldiers.
District Attorney Carrig and the Federal Bureau of Investigation joined state and local authorities in probing $7,500 damage to Susquehanna Public School caused Tuesday night. Investigators pursued saboteurs who allegedly damaged rooms books and flags amid misreported defense class fears.
Corry endures fourth day of sustained cold wind and snow squalls. Temperatures show slight easing but continued snow and cold conditions are forecast for tonight. The blustery spell marks the harshest stretch of the winter to date.
Charles Stone, 4, of Richford New York leaped to his death from a Pullman car on a New York Central train near North East Pennsylvania. Passengers saw him jump. The body was found mangled. Stone had been in Los Angeles on business. Investigators say a $4400 check and $240 in cash were his belongings.
Senator Tobey charged that Oliver A. Quayle Jr. of the Democratic National Committee brazenly mishandled funds in the party expenditure and failed to forward documents. Tobey’s supplemental report, filed as a committee member, calls for suspension and possible perjury action.
In San Francisco on February 20 a suit filed by Mrs. Alice Crockett claims German consul general Wiedemann ran an espionage network in America. Crockett seeks 8000 for alleged visits to Germany and tasks to verify Hitler’s favor, while Wiedemann’s attorney Otto Hoeckner insists on speaking for him.
Sidney J. Hillman, assistant chief of Defense Production, told the House judiciary committee that strikes are the rare exception in the defense industry and that 110 additional legislations are necessary to deal with them. He praised labor and management for cooperating to avoid interruptions of production and urged continued support for the democratic conference table technique.
Four persons were injured in a head on collision on the Windley Lake road about two miles from North East. Mrs. Harry Casperson of Corry and her 14 month old daughter Janet, Mrs. Milton Loyd and a city child, and Dr. A B Whiter of North East were aboard two cars. Mrs Casperson and Mrs Loyd suffered cuts and bruises while the child was badly cut and bruised. Dr Whiter sustained a broken nose and a lip gash. Both cars were badly damaged.
Harrisburg February 20 The 1941 Pennsylvania legislature has defense on its mind with more than 20 bills introduced since January 7. Proposals include training defense industry workers, criminal penalties for sabotage, banning the Communist party from ballots, funding investigations of subversive activity, and creating state defense councils to coordinate effor ts for war material production. The issue shifts focus from relief and taxes as Governor James opens the session. The defense bill faces final House action Monday night at 9 with Senate session at 4.
Miss Alice MeLaughlin, a well known resident, died this afternoon at her home west of the city after a long illness. The body was sent to Bracke Sealing funeral parlors. A fuller obituary will follow Friday.
Washington reports administration leaders reject changes to gain extra votes for the British aid program. A Republican strategist suggested trading votes for more restrictive amendments, but aides say they are satisfied with the bill as is.
In a fourth day of Senate debate Senator Reynolds of North Carolina opposed the British aid bill. He warned it could pull the United States toward war and cost American lives and dollars. He had supported reporting the measure from the Foreign Relations Committee but paused on support for final passage.
In Istambul Turkish press reports that Bulgaria will not join the axis and would block any Nazi advance through Bulgaria to Greece. The Bulgarian Turkish accord is described as an obstacle to German hopes in the region.
Raymond Carroll of Cory held in Buffalo on manslaughter charge connected to the January death of Laxgon. He allegedly fought with Joh Larson in McKean County and was found at an aircraft plant. extradition proceedings to Pennsylvania were requested. Coroner's inquest earlier found Carmi's beating fatal.
Miss Helen Maynard a 16 year old Sparta High student from near Centerville is in Titusville hospital with shock and undetermined injuries after a head on collision on Route 89 near Buell's Corners. Robert Streich of Titusville escaped with minor injuries. The crash occurred during a heavy snowstorm as visibility failed and both drivers failed to see the other vehicle. The Maynard car was reportedly wrecked with about 500 dollars damage to Streich’s truck.
One Hudson bomber en route to the British Air Force struck a steel radio power tower cratered and burned at El Paso Texas, killing two pilots. Eight bombers were flying from Burbank California to Canada when the crash occurred. the other seven were detained overnight for weather east.
Gen George C Marshall told the Senate Military Affairs Committee the United States plans to immediately bolster the Pacific Fleet with an unspecified number of the latest army and navy fighters. Corporal Chester A Haines of Masonstown Pa, 20, Bat A 36th Field Artillery, was killed at Camp Bragg NC while contending with a brush fire and an exploding heat source.
Federal officials will decide promptly on Yu Curry's request for wartime housing for workers. Committees here are advancing the project as conditions at Curry Industries follow the defense housing plan. Hinton in Washington and Frame Bennett in the region expect an early decision. The Federal Housing Authority is reviewing the situation for possible action.
The Aniline meeting of employees at the Corry plant of the Pennsylvania Eldehere Company drew 30 attendees. Paul Defossy recalled France experiences, with talks by R C Baylor OH Marshall Otto Lang and W Ford from Erie and district managers from Warren Meadville Knox and Erie. Awards for accident prevention and long service pins were given, including twenty year pins for C. Mr. Howard and twenty one others with no injuries.
Tonight a meeting of interested residents will be held in Attorney Waller J. Scott's office to determine support for a project to install lights at Loveland Field for night baseball and football.
Company A infantry men were examined by a board of Army doctors at Welock early morning. Six men failed due to medical conditions including two eye problems, bad teeth, and poor vision. The examination extended into the night and a follow up was planned, with 94 men and two officers set to depart for Indiantown Gap next week.
Philadelphia reports say a second slayer in an investment fraud case is being sought as prosecutors audit accounts of John M Dredeer who disappeared January 1 with about $100 000 entrusted for investment. A warrant issued and audit begun. Extortion plot charged in McKeesport as Melviiy Coates says two men demanded 5000 under threat to kill his nine year old daughter Jean.
The American Legion announces nationwide registration of World War veterans for national defense, at the Corry post office Saturday. Thirty six questions will be asked to catalog qualifications, with Postmaster James P. Sullivan aiding at 9 AM, 12 noon, 2 PM, and 7 PM.
Reports from Shanghai and Washington discuss Japan moving troops toward the Burmosa coast and possible military moves in Indo-China. Tokyo media dispute peace terms while Britain warns Thailand, and a U S jury acquits two county officials in a local racket case.
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