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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1941
Page
1
Divorces, road delays and a traffic dispute surface in Bradford County court records. The report notes a hearing involving Erik Sutter, a transcript of testimony, and a dispute over road access and a heavy traffic blockage on a local avenue.
Berlin reports Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini reached a complete accord after their meeting, with Foreign Ministers Von Ribbentrop and Galeazzo Ciano present. The official note cites joint views on Greek and North African campaigns, Britain’s fate, and Axis policy toward the United States, while stressing no location is disclosed and the exact details remain scarce.
Final wire reports heavy fog and limited visibility over the Strait of Dover as US Army crews resume search for a twist-motored bomber missing since Thursday en route from McChord Field to California. The aircraft carried seven men and disappeared in poor weather conditions.
At Grange Hall the Corry dairymen held their annual meeting with 75 attendees to elect two three year directors Guy Swarta and Arthur Morris. Secretary Wickard suspended the federal milk marketing order effective February 2 amid tensions with cooperatives and fears of renewed market chaos. Local officers awaited league guidance on potential market impacts as discussions referenced prior volatility before federal intervention.
Harrisburg January 20 A drive for tougher penalties on liquor bootleggers was announced by the Pennsylvania State Liquor Dealers Association. A proposed 1000 fine and a year in jail would be urged in the fall, said Roy W. Koons, the association's capital representative, who criticized light sentences for illicit liquor traffic.
British troops in East Africa routed two Italian divisions about 24 000 men near Kassala in the Anglo Egyptian Sudan inflicting 2 000 casualties in fierce fighting. German bombers attacked southern England including Southampton but reported damage and casualties were limited.
Strong quakes shook Palestine early today with two series of tremors. The first began at 6:30 a.m. local time, the second felt later in the day. The epicenter was believed to be in Turkey, with impact reported across the northern and southern areas.
Adjutant and Mrs. B C Jones are transferred to Newark Ohio and will be replaced by Capt John Morrison and Capt Mrs John Morrison from Hartford Conn who will command the Salvation Army Corps in Corry They expect to reach the city in a week or ten days A farewell service for the Joneses is set for next Sunday evening at 7 oclock at the Citadel Public is invited A welcome service for the new officers is planned for Thursday January 30 at 8 oclock
Radio guide outlines tonight features for WEAF NBC CBS and MBS with concert by James Melton, Margaret Speaks program, Blondie and Gene Autry on CBS and NBC lines, plus Lady Lombardo music and Pageant of Melody. Mentions defense discussion by Walt McCormack and a Ranger segment.
Franklin D Roosevelt, first U.S. president to secure a third term, took the oath at 12:11 pm EST before Chief Justice Hughes in Washington. Amid cheers from about 75,000 onlookers, he delivered a brief inaugural address emphasizing democracy as he rode to the Capitol with Speaker Rayburn and Eleanor Roosevelt aboard. The ceremony followed a day of public procession and court activity, with two suspects detained briefly in a gasoline theft investigation before release.
President Roosevelt declared democracy not dying and cannot die, addressing thousands at the Capitol and nationwide listeners. He vowed to protect integrity of democracy over the next term, urging unity, faith in America, and forward service despite perils, insisting tyranny and slavery will not prevail.
OL Harrisburg announced calls for February from the Gerty and Union City District Board No 3 in Erie County to supply men for induction. Nine are drawn from the first Erie County district and 11 from the second district for the February 20th draft.
Erie January 20 A mother identified Carlton George Woeckener 25 of 409 Washington street Corry as the amnesia victim. He was brought to Dr Michael Pistorio's office Saturday afternoon after becoming incoherent and was hospitalized. Detectives pursued clues in a separate case as four masked men robbed Air Evelyn Seile of jewelry and cash in an unrelated incident.
At St. Anthony's hospital Indiana, Mrs Eva Swanson gave birth to four babies by Caesarean section including three boys and a girl. One infant died shortly after birth while the others faced breathing difficulties. Dr R A Gilmore reported the lastborn was not in good condition. Mrs Swanson, 39 and 96 pounds, was described as fine despite the tragedy.
Capt Houghton and Lt Roelofs leave for military training at Fort Benning and Valley Forge. Roelofs departs with Company A for a month at Valley Forge preparatory to mobilization, while Ross Fehlman remains in command and may be promoted to first lieutenant with future captaincy.
Officers of lodge No 15s International Association of Machinists were installed at the Barlow block club rooms on Sunday with Ernest Carlson in charge. New officers include Charles Purcell as President Alfred Helton as Vice President James Blakeslee as Treasurer Roy Blynt as Recording Secretary Stanley Decker as Recording Secretary Willan Wellington as Conductor and Arthur Aummy Harold Sereno and Moton VanDrespr as printers.
Police logged a weekend string of automobile accidents on slippery streets after a snowstorm began Saturday. Connie O’Neil reported his car was leg wrecked in a three car crash on North Center Street around 12:30 AM Sunday, with John Scherak and Ray Ladd also involved. No injuries reported. other minor crashes occurred on East Washington Street and near Third Avenue and West Main Street between 3:50 and 4:20 PM Friday.
Police found four dead and a fifth critically wounded at the home of Vincent Trzemzilski, a foundry worker, in Saginaw Michigan. Victims include Trzemzilski and three of his children, Edwin 16 and Henry 11, plus the couple's son John Graybowski 11 months old, all shot as they slept. Helen, Trzemzilski's wife, was wounded and alive. Police say the killer's motive centers on a personal crisis.
Glenda Farrell, noted blonde stage and screen actress currently in Separate Room on Broadway, married Dr Henry Ross yesterday. The couple reportedly met during treatment for a cold, and the event marks a quiet union in New York society.
Wheeler claims a Senate bloc can defeat the aid to Britain bill amid renewed endorsements for Wendel Willkie. He cites opposition from two Senate factions and argues that passage would grant broad powers in support of Roosevelt's policy, urging restraint and noting concerns over end-lease authority.
Capt W Stuart Houghton announced the agency would open during his absence at Panama City. His wife Genevieve Houghton will run the Belgrade based operation in Georgia and handle applications while he serves with the Pennsylvania National Guard.
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