27 Feb 1941
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1941
Page
1
A scrambled synopsis references legal figures and political events including a special attorney general and mentions of political unrest. It notes fatalities, disputed existence, and various unsettled claims from the previous day about Bedouin communities, Arab tribes, and shifting state positions.
A hearing before Judge Elmer L Evans in Erie county court led to one charge of misfeasance in office and two of malfeasance against Alderman George H Gordon following the French Creek girl kidnap inquiry. A bench warrant was issued for Gordon’s arrest and awaits service. The probe, prompted by a Grav ink family dispute, traced Lorraine Gray ink, 16, from French Creek to Carry and Corry with local residents seeking details amid ongoing inquiries.
The Dies Committee on un-American activities opens regional offices in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh to watch for subversive activities among workers, especially in defense industries, across eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware and in western Pennsylvania and nearby states. The WPA education recreation division is temporarily shut down due to lack of funds, idle about 4000 leaders and teachers, Wilbur Gray states.
Tokyo reports that Japan has delivered a final mediation ultimatum to France's Todo-thing, demanding acceptance of Japan's mediation proposal by midnight Friday in the Indo-Chinese Thailand border dispute. The AP notes the ultimatum was issued as tensions rise and calls for a swift resolution.
Berlin reports a daring long-range air attack that sank nine ships and heavily damaged three more from a convoy 315 miles off Ireland. Authorities say total loss reached 58,000 tons with 23,500 tons heavily damaged and 21,000 tons less seriously hit.
McKean county grand jury will consider a manslaughter charge against Raymond Carroll of Corry on Saturday. An indictment is expected in connection with the death of Bradford resident John Larsen who was struck when Carroll allegedly went berserk last October. Carroll is jailed in Buffalo after refusing extradition.
In Sofia Bulgaria on February 27 a German industrialist claimed he was the second man in a bottle throwing episode involving United States Minister George H. Earle. Dr Carl Decker 44, who spoke to American newspapermen, said he provided information for a court complaint against Earle.
Berlin reports outbreaks in North Holland after martial law, with six dead and several wounded in Amsterdam as civilians clash with military police. German spokesman warns of possible parachute and motorboat disturbances while blaming Jews and “British agents” among others, and promises sharp countermeasures.
The Works Progress Administration resumes the city sewing project next week, certifying sixteen women for wall staff work at the post office. Mary Mulligan will again supervise. Some other WPA jobs, including recreational and educational programs, are suspended due to federal allotment shortfalls, affecting several in Corry and vicinity.
A large crowd gathered at Cory last night as Company A Uteth Infantry left for a year of training at Indiantown Gap. First Lieutenant Ross G. Pebiman led the company with support from Second Lieutenant Llewli, Captain Hoolohs, and Walter Sears. Entraining at the pig station, they boarded a Special train bound for Ford City and Harrisburg after a brief stop at Elmira. Police and guards provided for a smooth move, amid a wartime reunion atmosphere with the village band playing as crowds cheered.
Belgrade dispatches report Yugoslav general staff ordered faster defense prep as German forces mass in Romania may try to reach Greece via Yugoslavia rather than Bulgaria. Soviet Russia reportedly raised objections after seeming assent to German transit through Bulgaria. Budapest reports Yugoslav Foreign Minister Alexander Cincar-Makovic abruptly left Budapest after seeking a Yugoslav Hungarian friendship pact.
Soptа Bulgaria February 27 news reports a staff member of the Sofia legation, Wadin Grenaviteh, a Russian-born British subject, vanished en route from Sofia to Istanbul. Associates claim he was taken off a train by Bulgarian police at Germany's urging. British Minister Rendell protested to Premier Priloft, calling the matter extremely serious.
Harrisburg report states Governor James signed an act appropriating 14.5 million dollars for relief while criticizing a bipartisan compromise that allocated 180 thousand dollars of the total to Democratic State Treasurer P. Clair Ross for administrative purposes. He said the arrangement amounts to bad business practice and exceeds what is required to perform duties.
In Buppalq New York area a widespread strike blocked gates at Govishent Steelomu, with pickets and violence causing 660 of 1,100 workers to abandon shifts. Company officials labeled the action disrstal while unions pressed for a broader shutdown, citing threats to defense orders and demanding federal intervention.
Tokyo orders Japanese residents in French Indochina to prepare for departure as observers view it as a diplomatic maneuver. A Saigon emergency meeting of army navy officers and officials followed Tokyo directives amid uncertain peace negotiations likely decided within 48 hours. In Berwick, Pa., Michael J Barris reports a compromise proposal from American Car and Foundry to avert a threatened steel workers strike.
Turkish and British leaders met in Ankara to discuss Balkans and eastern Mediterranean issues as Cripps arrives. Reports say Britain considers halting axis oil shipments via the Dardanelles to pressure Italy and stabilize routes, with Turkey wary of implications for its own interests.
Corry Band announces a Wednesday concert at the Senior High School with director Lionel V. Thorogood preparing a notable program and a radio artist addition. An intensive city canvass begins Friday to enlist a record turnout. tickets available later. In Pittsburgh, William Meyers, 39, described as part of a safe cracking ring, faces 15 to 30 years for loot over 76000 in PA and WV.
An Eastern Air Lines 14 passenger sleeper crashed into a pine thicket near Atlanta after departing New York, killing seven and injuring nine including famed flyer Eddie Rickenbacker. Rescue teams found the wreck about dawn, with victims carried to hospitals. The dead included several named passengers. Rickenbacker suffered serious injuries along with others. The crash occurred about 15 miles from the city and five miles from the airport, after the plane veered from a radio beam and struck trees and a knoll near the woods.
In Atlanta area on February 27 a test doctor reached the scene after a plane crash. One-time ace flier Baxter Linerman directed rescue efforts amid wreckage. A steward Moore was killed. others suffered injuries. The surviving crew and passengers were loaded onto stretchers for ambulances as a bi-motor Douglas monument lay nearby.
London faced daylight bombing by German aircraft with bombs and machine guns used in attacks on four English villages and three East England towns. London incursions damaged an air raid station canteen, nurses aided wounded, and a South Wales town suffered a fatality while workers saved 30 babies from an orphanage set afire. Royal air escort claimed two raids damaged and one aircraft possibly shot down.
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