24 Jan 1941
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1941
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes show a court action involving a judge Ivan Wall and defendants including Howie and Tinie Hume. Text references a university and a Tuesday hearing with proceedings possibly linked to a penalty or determination on a crime or civil matter.
Aboard a British transport off the Mediterranean coast, three Italian airmen among 600 captured soldiers said Italy did not want war with Britain and blamed Mussolini and Hitler for the Axis alliance. They predicted Italy’s people may topple Fascism and that a new Italy could be born. They described wartime food as sufficient and denied army starvation, while noting many prisoners would be interned in Egypt.
Remodeling begins immediately on the storeroom once occupied by Reichs in the Traction building to house a modern restaurant by Zafiropulos Brothers owners of Rita restaurant in Union City Dick Fleming of Jaion City will supervise the early work with over $20000 planned for the lower floor except the former Quality Cash Store room Contracts for electrical heating plumbing and related work to be let soon with bids from several contractors The restaurant expected to open around April 15 Survivors leave hospital after Transcontinental Airways crash near St Louis five of fourteen injured freed today.
London dated January 24 says the British submarine Parthian sank a 7,000-ton Italian supply ship south of Italy. The communique notes the action as part of disrupting Italy’s sea-borne communications with her forces. The method of sinking is not detailed.
A fierce winter storm hit southwestern Pennsylvania this forenoon bringing heavy snow and bitter cold. Four inches of snow blanketed Johnstown and Pittsburgh areas while travel was discouraged. Snow spread to Warren and Clearfield as forecasters warned the system could reach the central state with rain and snow in the east.
Associated Press dispatch from Catro Egypt notes British forces have captured Tobruk and moved west across northern Libya with more than 20 000 troops. Italians retreating in Eritrea abandon two outposts while Ethiopian patriots inflict minor casualties. Kenyan colony patrols intensify along the frontier with few enemy contacts.
Slippery sidewalks coated with snow caused many falls in the past day. Mrs Richard Skuse of Clymer suffered a fractured right ankle after a fall on Fifth Avenue near the Ginor. She was treated at Corry Hospital and returned home today.
London reports Britain’s defense services ordered to close ranks to meet a potential spring invasion attempt. The army guarding shores is described as Britain’s most powerful force, carrying out intensified training after more than a year of preparation against possible Naz invasion.
Isles warned of imminent threat as forces accelerate prep work and air power plans. Military deserters claim a major assault could come, with Tet-era stakes considered critical. Royal Air Force gains new recruits from home and Commonwealth under a centralized training scheme.
Democratic members of the House foreign affairs committee voted to hear in secret session the heads of the army navy and air corps on the Mide to Britain bill. Chairman Bloom said top officers declined to testify. Roosevelt said he would comment after reviewing the bill. The Senate panel planned public hearings with cabinet officers including Hull Knox Stimson Morgenthau.
In Bucharest bitter internal strife ends with German and Romanian troops patrolling streets. Antonescu vows to reorganize Iron Guard and authorities warn of quick executions for looting or attacks on military or civilians. Secret police oversight and police control of infrastructure declared. public meetings halted. Jo an R. Haughney, a noted attorney, dies at his home after years of poor health and a sudden decline.
Corry boy with group leaves for Fort Meade to canvass for the Erie County Chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Postmaster James P. Sullivan and Charles P. Keating report a generous initial response, with several factory contributions as the drive aims for a 3500 goal. The campaign will expand to industries, merchants, and professionals, with plans for a Mile of Dimes participation by children and outreach across all city sections.
President Roosevelt said he selected a Manchester jurist for Justice James C. McReynolds and disclosed little beyond to avoid headaches, speculation, and a flood of endorsements. In a separate incident Mrs. Vrunk Grice Sr. of West Church Street was injured after a fall on the toy Walk, needing several stitches.
Berlin reports quote German sources lauding Charles Lindbergh for testifying before the U S Senate committee on the moral terrorism of interventionists. They praise his courage and contrast it with a belief that few Americans in high positions would act as he did, while noting some support for his views.
Pennsylvania Electric Co reports expansion in city street lighting following a cost cut approved by City Council. Thirty five new lights chosen by City Lighting Director Richard Rossbadher will be installed, with main intersections receiving increased candlepower from 100 to 250. Work on the northside is underway and expected to finish in about two weeks.
In Scranton on January 24 a 20 year old woman Romayne Cafferty and her mother Mrs Catherine Cafferty 51 were trapped across a railroad trestle by an oncoming freight train. The daughter chose a plunge into a shallow stream 62 feet below while the mother prayed and held to the ties as the locomotive halted within feet. The daughter sustained a back injury and both escaped with help.
Exiled ruler Haile Selassie returned to Ethiopia with British aid to rally tribes against Italian conquerors. He landed in a British plane at Khartoum and journeyed toward the interior to unite forces loyal to the former monarchy.
The battleship King George V with Lord Halifax and Lady Halifax nears Annapolis after crossing the Atlantic. They are to anchor off Annapolis for a brief late afternoon visit as part of the ship’s summer cruise, with U S battleships nearby. The voyage was confirmed by admiralty communiques in London.
A report from Washington suggests President Roosevelt may travel to Annapolis to meet Lord Halifax. The Potomac yacht anchored near the U S Naval Academy while a supply ship and a 95000 ton warship moved up the Chesapeake Bay, fueling speculation about a possible shore visit.
In Hazleton Pennsylvania rescuers slowly press toward two miners missing since a collapse at the Tresekow slope of the Glen Alden Coal Cottipas. Michael Barkecy and Henry Sussick are feared trapped after a Wednesday collapse. no signals heard yet but families cling to hope they found safety. In Lewisburg the grand jury has filed indictments against men charged under the selective service law.
In Dauphin County Pennsylvania a state coder notes wages for 10900 Hendry with a notice dated February stating employment and payment details. The record reflects rental and wage data pertinent to the Pennsylvania area.
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