07 Jan 1941
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1941
Page
1
United States Congress supports President Roosevelt's call to increase aid to Britain. The report notes Turkish troops massed against German forces and mentions wartime tensions along the European front.
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Local brief notes Golden Rule Club to cooperate in housing program. Other items mention Gily Gomel weighing credit rating bureau revamp and a civilian training program. Community notices appear amid a busy wartime civic update with radio listings and public service notes.
Pittsburgh January 7. Internal Revenue collector William Driscoll predicts about a half million more tax returns than last year across four western Pennsylvania counties. He expects filings before the deadline on March 15 and cites increased employment, new workers, and lower exemptions for married couples as factors.
The Golden Rule Club allied with the Corry Regional Committee to promote a housing program in Corry. They will gather data on building sites and FHA plans and raise about $100 bonus per home builder to stimulate construction as a stepping stone to a larger housing initiative. Attorney Walter H. Scott outlined the proposal and urged community clearinghouse groups to assist prospective builders.
Harrisburg officials disclose the state's 1941 program to recondition federal highways at an estimated cost of 10 million dollars. The Federal Works administrator sets the national road building share at 194,062,500 dollars for the upcoming fiscal year. Pennsylvania's allotments include 4,005,508 for main federal highways 716,724 for secondary roads and 1,091,121 for grade crossings.
Senator Wagner said a comprehensive national health program is being prepared for introduction in Congress. The plan proposes federal state cooperation to expand medical care at an initial cost around 991 million in the first year, with changes expected in drafting the bill.
Washington reports a surge of congressional support for a broad aid program to Britain and democracies, with billions in defense weapons to be sent or leased. Some critics warn the policy could mean war, while others push for immediate armament production and swift budget actions.
Washington reports that eleven Baltic ships fled to American harbors remain a diplomatic snag as Washington maintains recognition of Latvia Lithuania and Estonia while refusing to surrender the vessels to Soviet Russia. Moscow seeks a solution to access merchant ships amid improving U S Soviet ties. In Cleveland Brig. Gen OS Grant urged stronger federal laws to prosecute subversive elements.
The report notes President Roosevelt asks Congress for vast defense funding amid global war, while Italy aligns with Germany and Turkish forces mobilize. British reports describe Tobruk skirmishes and the Libyan desert front as Nazi and Italian actions influence the broader North Africa and Southeast Europe theater.
Corry Council approved a resolution praising Fire Chief Andrew Paulson and the Corry Fire Department for their judgments on answering out of town alarms during poor winter road conditions. Chief Paulson noted prior criticism and defended department decisions while highlighting the cost and insurance implications of rural alarm responses.
Rear Admiral Jobin H Towers told reporters the Navy expects about 4 000 airplanes to join the fleet this year despite delays and bottlenecks. The figure reflects a sharp increase from December as the House Naval Committee opens an inquiry into shipbuilding and allocation programs.
Rescue teams cleared debris from an independent drift in Ps to reach James Fern 26 and still trapped after a collapse at about 4 p.m. Ryan's two coworkers escaped unharmed Vincent BMS fled to safety while Joseph Slate 30 was freed after four hours with only a cheek injury. The trapped miner told rescuers he was unharmed but a block prevented further access.
The Week of Prayer opened at the Christian and Missionary Alliance church on Maple Avenue with Rev. PB A Galbreath delivering a message from John 4 11 The service featured a vocal trio and prayers by local pastors. The series continues at the Salvation Army Citadel East Washington Street with Rev Gilbert L Boyd and the subject The Sufficiency of God. In Pittston a window maker John Baloser died after saving a coworker by falling four stories.
Corry’s Tour Abancial Institutions plan annual meetings with officer elections. National Bank of Gor and Guineas N Mona Brine stockholders meet next Tuesday in their customary sessions. Community Loan Company stockholders meet Wednesday evening January 22 for 1941 meeting and officer elections. Cony Building and Lawn As societies hold annual meeting Monday January 21 with officer naming after elections.
U S Attorney George Mashante announced that investigators have rounded up 19 FBT agents accused of drafting dodgers in western Pennsylvania. Prosecutors say most suspects hailed from counties outside Allegheny and that criminal proceedings would be started if warranted.
City Council members met with Mr J Merten representing Reta Construction Company after the purchase of the U S Radiator Corp property. The new owners plan to subdivide the radiator plant and hold the site for six months while seeking new industry. The plant’s assessed value was around 1 000 and talks included possible valuation reductions during the interim. details continued on Page Six.
Charles M Noble of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission urged immediate construction of an express highway system serving 60 percent of U S industry and population. He cited a proposal backing a north south corridor from midwest to Atlantic seaboard financed by revenue bonds.
Election of Golden Rule Club officers for 1941 postponed to February after nominating committee requested more time. Richard Ro s s b i c h e r reported at the Monday dinner meeting with about forty members present. The committee plans to review the credit system and expand service, with a survey by a panel including D A Baker and others.
A 60 year old structural steel worker Joseph Jacobs died and his wife was unconscious after fumes from a defective water heater filled their Oak Valley residence. Police investigated after break in by officers revealed the scene. Firemen reported the cause as carbon monoxide poisoning.
Uniontown Pennsylvanian reports a nine year old boy died yesterday after a sled broke through a pond in the rear of Lambert property. Rescue efforts at the scene failed. authorities say the tragedy occurred during winter play.
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