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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1941

Page

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Unclear OCR Fragment Scramble Shows Names and Places

Fragmentary readable bits hint at a list of names and possible places but the text is largely garbled. No coherent event or outcome is discernible from the fragment to summarize with confidence.

Fragmentary Price List Item Totals

A damaged OCR price note lists varied items with small unit prices such as 25¢ for multiple cans and glosses, but the text is fragmented. No clear product names, quantities, or a coherent itemized sale is readable to determine a complete market item or event.

Roosevelt testing his power in the New Deal era

Roosevelts push to curb Congress and keep control of monetary policy sparks debate. The piece argues the President must prove continued leadership, while critics warn of overreach and call for repealing inflationary measures. The column reflects on monetary reform, preparedness, and global leadership expectations.

Bullitt Urges House Action On British Bill

Former ambassador William C. Bullitt testifies before the House foreign affairs committee urging quick passage of the administration's British bill. He argues the measure empowers the president to decide vital defense questions and affirms that the United States will not bow to any master.

Associated Press Washington William C. Bullitt France Congress House Foreign Affairs Committee Bullitt

Corry Family Narrowly Escapes Car Crash West of Meadville

Mr and Mrs Edward Kinley and their son Edward Jr of 604 East South street faced a narrow escape when their coupe skidded on an icy road near Curry Hill two and a half miles west of Meadville Friday evening. Mrs Kinley remained bedridden at home but appeared to have avoided serious injuries. Mr Kinley and Edward Jr who was on U S Navy furlough escaped with minor injuries as the car overturned. all three continued home to Corry by train.

Edward Kinley Edward, Jr South Street Curry Hill Meadville Ainley U. S. Navy Corry Pittsburgh

McClure Charged in $625,000 Chester Water Fraud

Delaware County DA prepares to indict former State Senator John J McClure and 12 others after grand jury findings of secret profiteering totaling 625000 in the Chester Water Company sale to the Chester Municipal Authority. True bills accuse four Chester councilmen of corrupt misconduct and misbehavior of office.

McClure Woviaints Press Media Delaware County District Attorney's Office John J. ‘McGlue Chester, ‘Water Company Chester Municipal Authority I T Delaware County Vagainat Chester

Penn State Defense Classes Enroll 116 Students

Representatives from Pennsylvania state College are due in the city for talks on expanding Penn State motion defense classes at the Junior High School. A total of 116 students are enrolled, with classes held Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings for three hours each.

Penn State Pennsylvania State College Ott Penn State Motion Defense

_REMOVE BODY OF SECOND MINER TODAY_

Hazleton Pa January 25 rescue officials report the body of Michiel Barkeey, second of a nine entombment, recovered by rescue workers. The body of Mati Hépre Sigsttx was retrieved yesterday.

Menverried Eras

Italians Claim Two Ships Sunk

Rome reports two Allied vessels sunk by Italian forces in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. The 7,000-ton British aux cruiser Eumaeus was reportedly sunk after a sharp fight, while another submarine downed the Greek steamer Helen, as Tobruk fell to Italian forces with heavy losses.

Rome Eumaeus Atlantic Ocean High Command Tobruk Italiam Dibya Efimaets Hleni Tibya Register of Shipping

Escaped German Pilot Captured in Ogdensburg

Baron Franz von Werre von Warra of the Messerschmitt squadron claims escape from two British camps and a Canadian prison train after a crash near London. He says he crossed the St Lawrence by rowboat to enter the United States and was arrested as a vagrant, charged with illegal entry by U.S. Border Patrol officials.

Associated Press Ogdensburg England Ad Immigration Baron Franz von Warra Messerschmidt Squadron London Liverpool Scotland Canada United States St. Lawrence' River von Werre David Benjamin U. 8 Border Patrol

Berlin Claims Three British Ships Bombed

German bombers in the Mediterranean were reported by informed sources to have damaged two British battleships and a heavy cruiser yesterday. The stern of one battleship was struck by a bomb, and two bombs damaged the bow of the second battleship.

Ceras Berlin Mediterranean

Catholic Press Week Opens Diocesewide Observance

Contagious interest centers on the Erle Catholic diocese as the Catholic Press reports a diocese wide observance to open. An offering will be taken in many churches tomorrow to defray the cost of each parish list member. A Special Catholic Press exhibit is planned at Brin Public Library with Rey Grenatlle Herren of St. Bonaventure College.

Erle Catholc Pj Brin Rey Grenatlle Rey Grenatlle Herren, Ter. ©. F. Mt, of St. Bonaventure’ College

Administration seeks GOP compromise on lease lend bill

Washington January 25 The administration urged influential Republicans to draft amendments shaping restrictions for the aid to Britain lease lends bill. Proposals include two year operation limit, credits restricted to Great Britain and immediate allies, a ceiling on expenditures, naval escort limits for convoys, and curbs on presidential power to transfer equipment. Republican members say adoption of time and expenditure limits could win committee approval. Democratic leaders hint willingness to accept revisions and the measure may go to the House next weekend.

Associated Press Washington Jani Congress Fihustir Great Britain Repubblican

United States Troops Arrive at Newfoundland Base

The United States troop transport Alexander arrived off Newfoundland today loaded with the first U S troops to man the defense base under construction. Stormy weather delayed entry. No ceremony planned. exchanges planned with Governor Walwyn. A berth was built for the Alexander on the harbor’s south side. The base will include air and army defense facilities with a 22 acre base and 160 acre defense site plus 1350 feet of wharfage.

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British Warship Leaves Annapolis for Atlantic Passage

The 36,000 ton battleship King George V moved out of Annapolis Bay after noon, heading toward the Atlantic. Lord Malfoy, Britain’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, arrived in Annapolis yesterday and planned to meet with President Roosevelt regarding unexpected talks.

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Lease-Lend Bill Debate Tied to Top Officials Photo

A historical photo shows Secretaries Morgenthau Knox Hull Stimson and others, including Cordell Hull and Henry Stimson, in a committee session. They discuss the lease-lend procedure aiding Great Britain, with Navy Secretary Frank Knox present in the group.

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Assassination Attempt Bared By Antonescu

Romanian Premier Ton Antonescu disclosed a midnight bid on his life as a week of revolt unfolded. Vice Premier Sima and Iron Guard followers reportedly fled Brasov after clashes. authorities reported a large cache of weapons seized and a hundred prisoners surrendered after the army flooded rebel hideouts. A new national political party was announced.

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Special shorthand classes opening Monday

Special shorthand classes conducted by Mrs. Cora Smith will begin Monday evening. Twenty six students have enrolled for the shorthand course. Report times are 7 to 9 for typing from 9 to 0 and 7 to 8, 8 to 9 for other sessions. Those not taking typing may report at either time.

Cora Smith

Senior shop boys to work in plants program expanded

Twenty two senior shop boys will begin a month of actual shop training in city plants under vocational supervisor H. L. Wissinger. They will return to classes with part time training continuing through the school year. Two villagers die in a wreck near Villanova as a car skidded and crashed into a tree. The victims are siblings James Hawkins, 18, and Julie Hawkins, 10.

al Indualiies H. L. Wissinger Villanova Merton Township Sweni Thay Jamen Hawkins Utly

Halifax Seeks U.S. Help to Move War Munitions

Lord Halifax, newly arrived British ambassador, meets President Roosevelt and outlines plans to secure American cooperation in supplying munitions to Britain. He travels aboard the King George VI battleship to Annapolis, then to the Potomac for talks with the President, stressing a united front against Nazi powers and a long, difficult road ahead.

Washington London Lord Halifax United States British Empire Britain Roosevelt Jeff Amd North Atlantic Great Britain Halifax Chesapeake Bay Annapolis Annnapolis Potomac Ambassador Lady Halifax Rnin Shochler Evecutive War Cabinet

Traffic death increase shown in city areas

Jan 25 commissioner Lynn G Adams said statewide pedestrian deaths rose, with 1,608 fatalities across 92 counties last year. Urban areas saw the big increase while Philadelphia posted its second lowest toll in 20 years at 200 deaths, 31 fewer than 1929 levels but 30 more than the 20 year low. He urged drastic action to cut pedestrian deaths and noted highway fatalities declined after enforcing a 50 mile per hour limit and heavy patrols.

Associated Press Marrigeurg Lynn G. Adamis Uje Adams Sural Stct Weese Philadelphia R. A. Miishell

Air Raid Lull Hints Invasion

London reports no alarms for six straight nights marking the longest raid-free spell since September 9. British air ministry says Lorient bombing by Allied planes occurred last night amid conditions cited as affecting German air units. Sources attribute lull to pilot training needs plane servicing losses and redeployments to aid Italy while preparations for a larger invasion offensive proceed.

Associated Press London Lorient Air Ministry All England Bad Westner

British drive presses west of Tobruk after Derna evacua tion

Cairo dispatch reports Marshal Graziani relocates Libyan HQ from Cirene to disrupt British push west of Tobruk. RAF heavy attacks blunt the advance as British and Australian forces threaten coastal positions toward Benghazi. Reports also claim Allied actions in East Africa near Asmara and upheavals in Ethiopia.

Cairo Egypt Rodolfo Graziani Akdar Cirene Deris Tobruk Ereeel Elrone Deri Youerbad Tahal Bengasi al Mbelili Tos Auk East Africa Britten Fan Asmara Femard -Micoud Blue Nile Wheerinwestern Biswopha Helle Selassie Britain

Red Cross Garment Display Planned at Stewart Hat Shop

The Cony chapter of the Red Cross invites the public to inspect a wartime garment display at Stewart Hat Shop on North Henter Street Tuesday afternoon and evening. Women who completed Red Cross garments are urged to contribute more by Wednesday for shipment next week to the European theater.

Une Red Cross Stewart North Henter Street Cony Ofiunkins Stewart Hat Mae Waboard

Willkie Visit in Lisbon Faces Travel Hurdles

Unclear text describes Willkie in Lisbon, Portugal en route to London by plane. Mentions a United States minister and Portuguese press, with remarks on public reception and lost job references amid disrupted travel and cloudy conditions.

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