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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1941
Page
1
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Corry's bid for a Civion Pilot Training school failed for now as William A. Mehl grounds the effort. He cites limited non-college slots, regional rules, airport and operator readiness, and state aviation approval, though Corry may qualify for future programs.
With over 1800 regular borrowers, Mrs. Porter Aver of Warrenton announced a new filing and tabulating system is necessary. The current origin system suits only a small group and is inadequate for the larger circulation. A standardized plan will be inaugurated, with work starting next month, modeled after the State Library at Harrisburg.
A dense schedule lists Aldrich Family, Bing Crosby, Vallee and Barrymore with Orson Welles as guest, plus major shows from WABC, WJZ, and CBS. Highlights include Prime time talks with General Hugh Johnson, operatic programs, Tommy Dorsey, Crosby, and Heidt, with Tomorrow's lineup teased across CBS and NBC networks.
E G Renvisu, associate secretary in the Northwest District, is slated for promotion to district secretary at a State YMCA meeting in Harrisburg. He would succeed Elmer Wiseman of Meadville, who resigned to become state secretary in Kentucky.
Tokyo dispatch reports the Japan Times urged moving the U S Pacific Fleet from Hawaii to home waters to honor President Roosevelt's pledge not to send troops abroad. The Times criticized U S lend lease debates as evidence of distant military action and called for Japan to strengthen a prophylactic program to curb Western influence in East Asia.
The steamship James Watt carrying 6200 tons of coal from Toledo to Detroit was trapped by windrowed ice off Toledo harbor today. Tug Liberty from Boorse, Mish, was sent to free the vessel as weather hindered navigation. A separate note mentions a forthcoming Public Utility Commission telephone rate hearing for Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation, with sessions planned Thursday and Friday of next week to review charges and fairness of tariffs.
Coroner Gamuel Bowers of Jane town said investigations into the Cullins general store fire found no evidence of foul play and remain open for any later developments. George Hulett, 54, owner, died likely in an accident as the blaze destroyed the store ware. Authorities dismissed burglary rumors and left the inquiry open without an inquest unless new facts emerge.
Former President Herbert Hoover urged the House Foreign Affairs Committee to draft clear definitions of the powers to be given President Roosevelt, arguing specific limits would end bitter debate and unify the nation. He pressed for immediate action to settle time and expenditure terms and exclude what is not authorized.
The British admiralty confirmed the 9100 ton cruiser Southampton, damaged off Sicily January 10, was sunk by British forces after a clash. The carrier Illustrious and destroyer Gallant were also damaged. two Italian supply ships were sunk by a British submarine. RAF bombers hit Wilhelmshaven and a new German air base at Catania as raids continued.
Harrisburg reports a large scale mobilization with about 15 000 more guardsmen slated for active duty in the coming days as 94000 to 10000 guardsmen are called and 4911 draftees to be inducted between February 5 and March 1. The 28th Division 14th Cavalry and 103q Observation Squadron are among units to be activated under Governor Arthur H. James and Major General Edward Martin overseeing the flow across Wilkes Barres Harrisburg Altoona and Pittsburgh induction boards.
Four alternates announced for replacements if any of the seven registrants scheduled to leave Union City January 22 fail to report. The alternates are James John Kidony Howard Hart VanTassel Albert Robert Baresi and William Charles Popovich. Replacements will be notified at least five days before required to report.
Washington reports Justice Halley blocked a farm referendum among 60,000 dairymen. Fort Dix drills reveal 4900 soldiers under working quarantine due to spinal anesthesia issues. Secretary Stimson warns of peril from potential invasion if Britain falls. A Berks County shoe worker wins a wage claim verdict of 1015.75. Senator Glass advocates limits on lend-lease spending. A lost Trans-Atlantic flight fails to find trace after emergency landing.
Milk producers of Garry and vicinity will receive 1991 per hundred pounds for milk delivered to the Dairymen's League plant during December. The price is one cent lower than November. New York officials cite defense purchases and strong demand for dairy products as supporting prices.
A varsity basketball player Gary Bieh and two Corry Jamestown plant workers were injured during practice at the junior high gym. Robert Simonsen 18 sustained a serious arm injury and was hospitalized. Arnold McCaslin Delaware was treated for a left elbow laceration and discharged. Ralph Tupp Spring Creek injured his right hand in a steel press incident and received care at the hospital.
The board held a special session tonight to arrange chartered national defense classes under Pennsylvania State College auspices. Edwin J. Lewis led a property survey on costs and operations for school rooms. A report will be presented, with classes expected to begin next week if a suitable agreement with the school district for Junior or Senior High building use is reached. Hazardous driving due to light rain and a thin ice film on sidewalks and streets created dangerous conditions for pedestrians and motorists today as rain froze on windshields.
Secretary Stimson told Congress that the essence of Roosevelt’s aid plan is U S government as sole purchasing and distribution agency for war materials He urged approval of the measure outlining a national program to supply Britain and other resisting nations The testimony highlighted the acute need to prod uce war matériel while emphasizing a centralized procurement system to support allied defense efforts and speed arms to combat aggression
Detroit dispatch reports strikers resuming work at Eaton Manufacturing Company plants under a national defense plan. Four plants reopened after symbol strikes, with spread to Saginaw Michigan, where the dispute influenced hiring and production. United Automobile Workers and company negotiators reached an accord to restart operations as scheduling and bar measures were adjusted.
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