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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1940
Page
1
U S Defense Program Moves at Fast Pace
The army speeds up defense efforts with new funding and training as Congress approves large military appropriations. A tax package adds levies on cigarettes liquor beer and consumer goods while defense taxes expected to raise about 1.475 billion dollars. Residents face higher costs with tax on admission tickets and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Army
Jong
Irma
Navy
Roosevelt
Congress
Marton
Four youths injured as stolen car crash sparks no charges
State police report no prosecution planned after an early Saturday crash near Kearsarge that injured four youths, including Erle Corry and Francis Coyle. The stolen car was involved and the driver, Daniels, of 342 Marion Street, was identified. All victims were treated and recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Park
Kearsarge
Daniels
Marion Street
Sstate
Prase Nvie
Verve Bug
Francis Coyle
Corry
Tip
Erle
Crash of Balbo Plane A Mystery
Rome July by Associated Press Marshal Rodolfo Craziini chief of staff of the Italian army took command of all Italian forces in Libya today as the newspaper Popolo Di Roma continued on page three in reporting the Balbo plane crash remains a mystery with no clear cause or survivors indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rome
Rodolfo Craziini
Ttalah
Tok
Libya
I Popolo di Roma
Services for Two Victims of Scaffold Fall
Funeral services were held for William H. Casler 71 of this city and Ralph E. Black 66 of Erie who died after the roofing scaffold collapsed sending them thirty five feet to a concrete driveway in Erie Casler died instantly while Black died the next morning at Hamot Hospital Rites were at Davison Fimes Home with Rev H Ray Harris officiating The service drew neighbors and friends Burial was at Pine Grove cemetery with arrangements by the family plot in East Congress street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Casler
Ralph EB. Black
Erie
Erle
Caster
White Black
Hamot
Li O'Plock
Davison
Mr. Caster
East Congress Street
H. Ray Harris
United Brethren
Christchurch
Pine Grove Cemetery
Andy
International News Snapshots From Early Cold War Era
Reports dial across Europe featuring Russian and Romanian clashes over ceded zones and Soviet troop actions. Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey tighten defenses while Moscow seeks a share in Dardanelles. President Cooke warns Hongkong exodus. Britain fears invasion. Armistice talks, Muggingt Line tour by Ritter, and Libya frontier claims surface. U S preps officers for special training and tax hikes roll out on alcohol and tobacco.
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Associated Press
Bucharest
Lower Danube
Rumania
Hudapest
Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
England
Scotland
Wales
Chamerlain
Berlin
Wiesbaden
Ritter
Mugsingt Line
Rome
Sallan
Washington
Raey
Cold Wave Halts Growth of Corn and Cork Crops in July
Unseasonably cold wet weather in late June and early July held sway in Northwestern Pennsylvania. Temperatures dipped toward 40s, with hail and snow, forcing residents to relight furnaces. Farmers report corn seriously retarded and cork crops delayed two to three weeks after a strong start. Acreage is small. Continued on page eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Keine
Cork
British Exodus From Hong Kong Begins Amid British Naval Evacuations
A Canadian Pacific liner carrying about 4500 British women and children left Hongkong harbor, signaling a mass evacuation amid fears of a possible Japanese blockade. Americans remained, awaiting orders, while other ships sent refugees toward Manila and Macao, with Chinese evacuees traveling at their own expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yates McDantes
Hongkong
Coolidge
Washington
Burma
Manilla
Manila
Macao
Floods kill four in Southeast Texas as waters rise
Floodwaters from a cloudburst swept across Southeast Texas toward the Gulf. Four people were killed and hundreds left homeless as heavy damage spread through the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haulettaville
Tex
Texas
Gulf
Leiling
Taal
German Occupation of Guernsey and Jersey Stuns Britain
Berlin reports German forces have landed on the Channel Islands Guernsey and Jersey in a surprise operation by Nazi air units. Guernsey was occupied yesterday and Jersey today as a coup by air power. A German reconnaissance plane reportedly shot down two Bristol Blenheim aircraft during the occupation. The islands lie off the French coast near Cherbourg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Channel
Guernsey
Jersey
High Command
Prency
Cherbourg
French Casualties Estimated At 1.5 Million
French casualties in the war’s final month with Germany were unofficially placed at 1.5 million, many listed as dead or missing. The German blitzkrieg rapidly overran and occupied more than half of France after Adolf Hitler’s mechanized army destroyed what had been described as the world’s most efficient military force.
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Associated Press
San Sebastian
Spin
Germany
Adolf Hitler
France
Woman Dies and Two Hurt in Pennsylvania Crash
In Brousville Pa on Saturday a car veered from the highway hitting a culvert killing Mrs Sarah Jane Letsch 62 of Indiana Pa and injuring two others including Frank M Smith 51 veteran city editor of the Indiana Pa Evening Gaentle. Also injured was Mrs Maide Shaulls 62 widow of a physician and mother of a Tholuna doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brousville
Frank M Smith
Indiana
Sarah Jane Letsch
Maide Shaulls
Traffic law observance improves on district highways
The Corry state motor police report a big improvement in highway rule observance after tightened enforcement. Three quick tests on Saturday found two speeding beyond fifty miles per hour and one illegal parking arrest. Officials say speeding violations have dropped and reckless driving declined as patrols increased, with numerous arrests and ongoing hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Motor Police
Corry
Thas
U. S. Fleet Returns to Base at Hawaii
Major units of the United States fleet, which left Hawaii a week ago in surprise, anchored again at Lahaina Roads today. Admiral James Richardson said the absence was due to a routine training exercise.
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U. 5
Fleet
Hawaii
Twocmen
Honolule, Jr
United States
Ato Tool
Lahaina Roads
Jamey
Richardson
Bea
Registration on Wednesday and Saturday in Corry
The Been ton board meets in a special session to consider using Corry Vocational School for industrial training under the national defense program. A tentative plan calls for four classes of fifteen, 60 students total, with 30 hours of instruction weekly for 15 weeks. The program would be funded by the federal government and supported by the State Employment Service.
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Beenton
Hateh
Cowell
Stewart A. Low
H. J. Wiesinper
Giber
Corry
Detland
Chemily
North Cotter Street
Acki
INE
Io West
Morrison Paroled After Auto Fatality Case
Arthur Morrison of Pittsfield was found guilty in Bele county court on an involuntary manslaughter charge connected to a December auto fatality at Sut Main street and Shady avenue. He received a suspended two year sentence and was paroled to the custody of Justice of the Peace Brooks in Pittsfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Morrison
Pittsfield
Bele
Sut Main Street
Shady Avenue
Erle County
Morrison
Shistice
British Nazi Claims on Luftwaffe Losses Over France
British air ministry said fighters shot down five German planes over France yesterday and possibly another damaged. London reported 17 German planes engaged in several combats. Berlin claimed eighteen British aircraft were shot down in attacks on non military targets in western and southern Germany last night.
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Ammuennspueres
London
France
Brent
Westértt
Germany
High Command
Nelson named U.S. buying chief in defense sourcing shakeup
Howard M. Nelson, former head of a major office, is named U.S. buying chief for defense programs. The appointment aligns purchasing leadership under new federal defense plans, with Nelson tasked to streamline procurement and oversight amid reorganizations.
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Nelson
U.S
Howard
Rowhuck
Donald M. Nelson
Ovelitiebingy Ayer
Lov Ql
Federal Yarebriny Oy
Devense
Henil Gomet
Betis
James Pledges Support Across GOP Field
Harrisburg July 1 Associated Press staff report Governor Arthur Hydames, Pennsylvania’s favorite son candidate, dismissed as not specially appointed in a briefing. Arthur Jamen was chosen last week as secretary to the governor and arrived in the capital. Political aides said Jamen and others show interest in early convention plans. James expressed optimism about the November campaign and suggested collaboration with party leaders, while noting the GOP’s strength in key districts.
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Tom Needy
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Arthur Hydames
Pennsylvania
Candidue
Wis
Mssaeiake
Willie
Arthur
Jamen
WY Patt Pectigo
Roverniar
Waydaw Uoet
Diane
Pedigo
Philadelhia
James
New Federal Taxes Raise Cigarette and Alcohol Prices
The article reports new federal levies taking effect today, raising cigarette taxes from 18 to 19 cents per pack and beer pricing changes, with general price changes noted across beverages. It references defense-related fiscal measures approved by Congress and mentions widespread impact on consumer costs.
Beetles Emergence Expected With Warm Pennsylvania Weather
An expert from Pennsylvania State College says rising temperatures will trigger a surge of beetles, including a wormlike larval stage, in Pennsylvania this summer. The warming spell could bring “dollars in costs” for farmers as these pests invade fields and crops across the state.
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Atess State College
Wilwelig
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State College
Rumanians and Hungarians Clash Across Frontier
A rumble between Rumanian and Hungarian forces near the Ne Rumania frontier is reported with police in cities such as Tioga and Bucarest restricting sale of alcoholic beverages for four days. Officials describe clashes, with Rumanian troops retreating and at least one house said to be burned on Romanian soil amid uncertain Russia actions and Balkan tensions.
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Wadapest
Rumania
Tocay Jin
Taumarant Ai Hungarhin
Gencer Mobuleatior
Teumantin
Turan
Viehybad
Tuckey
Bulgaria
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