23 Jan 1941
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1941
Page
1
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A Transcontinental and Western Airliner crashed near Lambert St Louis airport before dawn killing the chief pilot Captain B T W Scott and a passenger J T Mott. Twelve others injured as the plane, flying on instruments, failed to clear trees and houses in a residential area.
Reports from Europe and Africa warn of a bloody Romanian revolt with Iron Guard insurgents seizing key sites in Bucharest while British forces seal success at Tobruk. Allied observers claim about 132000 Italian troops affected in Libyan and Egyptian campaigns, with 14000 captured at Tobruk and alarm over German intervention.
Bradford and McKean County authorities investigate the death of John Larson 62 who died at his Bradford home after a beating allegedly by Carroll of Corry. Carroll has been jailed on assault charges and a coroner's jury will determine if the death resulted from the beating.
Charles A Lindbergh told a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing he prefers a negotiated peace in Europe to Allied or Axis victory. He said he sympathizes with people, not aims, and criticized the lend lease bill as moving the nation toward democracy erosion and potentially war.
Keswick chair of Shanghai municipal council and two Japanese council officials were lightly wounded at a 3,000 person gathering as a shooting fray erupted over a council vote. In Britain daylight raids hit two East Anglia towns with minor damage and no casualties as fighters and anti aircraft fire repelled the German air attack.
The Budapest legation reported the Romanian government ending a rebellion by noted Communists and young Iron Guard extremists after many had been killed across the country. The claim frames the events as a suppression of an organized insurrection.
The RAF reports a series of attacks linked to the ATHENE-A mission in the Albania region as part of the broader Geek war theatre. The briefing notes transport constraints and military activity affecting operations and objectives attributed to Allied air forces.
Worth Hammond was re-elected president of the Community Loan Company at a stockholders meeting on North Center Street. Directors were reappointed for 1941 with 169 of 252 shares represented. a 4 percent dividend was declared and paid before Christmas.
Willkie’s Pan American Clipper reaches Horta Azores amid a gale described as the worst in two years. Captain warns takeoff could be delayed a day or more as he proceeds toward Britain to study war conditions and U S aid to the Allies.
Three people killed and one injured when Pennsy night express No. 913 struck an automobile at the Fourth street crossing in New Kensington. Victims were Judith Plan…evay 19 and Ann Plan…evay 10 of Ford City and Fred Como 23 of Arnold. Louis Isaac 20 of New Kensington critical. Train torn free from tracks, halted after four blocks.
Washington January 33 President Roosevelt nominated Frank D. Walker of Scranton Pa to serve as postmaster general for another term. He would replace James Farley who resigned to enter private business. The president also sent the nomination of Dean G. Acheson to be assistant secretary of state.
An official noon inspection declared the ice rink in fine condition for skating tonight. The surface will remain closed until 7 pm to harden, after which skating will be permitted and the ice is expected to be the best of the season.
The body of Roscoe S. Schnader, 53, who vanished after a forgery and fraudulent conversion warrant was issued, was recovered today from the Susquehanna River in Lancaster. His automobile was found near the river on January 12 with some clothing nearby.
Interest centered on Attorney General Robert H Jackson a Spring Creek native as a potential successor to Associate Justice McReynolds with rumors of a White House shortlist. Roosevelt kept quiet on a sixth Supreme Court appointment as capital circles weigh Jackson Biddle and Fahy for the vacancy in early February.
Chairman Doughton of the House Ways and Means Committee said he would introduce in two days legislation to raise the federal debt limit from 49 billion to about 65 billion dollars. He spoke after a conference with House and Senate leaders and treasury officials and said no final figure would be set before consulting committee members.
By Aseporated aircon New York June 23 three days of exercise by air defense volunteers tapped as spotters showed the northeastern Seaboard is vulnerable to air invasion from sea. General T A Terry called the tests a step over vulnerability. Jamestown police check Francis A Watson for lacking a registration card claiming Wisconsin draft registration but lost card in Chicago.
The Golden Rule Club sponsors a farewell dinner for members of Company A 112th Infantry before they depart for a year of training at Indiantown Gap. A committee led by Allen W Bracken and others coordinates the event with a program planned to honor the guardsmen and invite the community.
Representative Francis Walter of Easton Pa says the Pennsylvania delegation is virtually unanimous in favor of the lend lease bill in its present form He calls for a time limit on the grant of power and notes broad backing across Democrats and Republicans alike as he chairs the delegation's Democratic unit
Reports describe escape attempts and prisoner movements after Allied recapture, noting an ace downed by a British fighter, the capture of pilots and other prisoners, and the internment process aboard a ship bound for camps. Included are references to a 25 year old German sister pilot and the sinking liner Empress of Britain, with guards led by Lieut Colonel R. Weddell.
Col Charles A Lindbergh testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee that a transoceanic air invasion landing troops was absolutely impossible. He warned Germany and Japan could cause damage but emphasized no invasion risk if the U S maintains strong air, land, and sea defenses. He proposed basing and reserve force considerations and noted Allied support measures and ongoing Senate hearings.
Reports describe a defense industry strike affecting shipyards and naval equipment orders amid high tensions. The Wisconsin dispute and CIO involvement are noted as key elements in the broader labor action and its impact on production and negotiations.
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