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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1940
Page
1
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A Corry native, Paul Denosay, writing from Pau, France, warns Wake Up America about looming threats to democracy as Nazi power rises. He urges American readers to awaken before it is too late, stressing courage, unity, and Allied resolve amid the early World War II crisis. Letter dated June 18, 1914, references events in Europe and calls for American action and vigilance.
Senator Pittman joined Hull in defending the Monroe Doctrine against German attempts to frame the policy as untenable. Washington urged Latin American unity ahead of Havana talks, while Berlin maintained its stance despite US warnings.
Local committee seeks donations to reach the needed $1,530 for a Corry hospital iron lung respirator. A general meeting is set for Thursday at the Municipal building to review pledges and proceed with purchase. An Emerson iron lung will be displayed at the Fire Station on East South Street for public viewing all day Thursday.
In Pittsburgh on July health officials sought to avert delays in the defense program by urging aluminum workers to hold strike action. Labor Secretary Joist R Steelman called on the Aluminum Workers Union and officials at United Aluminum Company of America to resume talks Monday to protect national interests.
Babson forecasts continued business improvement into summer as unemployment declines and optimism rises among merchants. Defense and European war developments could affect the pace, but overall U.S. industry is seen expanding with rail, auto, steel, and arming orders sustaining activity while inventories edge up.
Supt. RS Dewey announced that training under the national defense program could be organized at Hatch Vocational School starting Monday. Prospective enrollees should report at 8:30 am or 6:30 pm. Classes will run six hours daily, five days a week for 12 weeks, totaling 180 hours, with instructors from the vocational department reassigned as needed.
Company A announces a series of Monday evening outdoor drills leading to a three week encampment in northern New York starting August 5. Recruits are still needed to reach a roster of 64 and officers. The event includes a Thousand Islands trip with Company 4 to offset costs.
Washington July 6 Associated Press report quotes stage friends describing Secretary Hull as opposed to a Roosevelt led Democratic ticket’s vice presidency. They say Hull would decline if asked in advance, yet likely accept if drafted at the convention. Hull, 68, might prefer to stay as secretary of state, though party loyalty could influence a draft nomination.
AP Bulletins report Adolf Hitler returning triumphant from western conquests. Gibraltar reports air raid warnings with no casualties and no damage. Hong Kong halts ships and air services to Verich Indy China pending France stance. Stockholm notes movement toward a German-backed government replacing King Haakon VII as he seeks refuge.
German high command announces sweeping successes against Bellite objectives on land and at sea. It credits Nazi pith marines with record merchant shipping gains and notes Captain Gunther Prien, who previously attacked the Royal Navy, as a hero of the war effort.
Corry and vicinity expect a major 289000 dollar REA program by the Northwestern Rural Electric Cooperative Association. The plan adds about 209 miles of lines, lifting total rural district power to 1485 miles across Crawford Erie Warren Venango and Mercer counties. Construction aims to start by August 15 in two units of 169 and 89 miles, with an additional 50 mile line being drawn, expanding service from existing power lines amid the region.
The Aurea Youth Congress was emitted today in Geneva Wisconsin to a policy on support for national defense and non intervention in foreign wars.
George Rockwood age 49 of Corry will serve 55 days in Mayville jail for leaving the scene of an accident and driving without a license after a head-on collision between Mayville and Westfield that injured two people. Rockwood allegedly fled the scene and hid in Westfield before being arrested.
Erie County Volunteer Firemen's Association named three fire chiefs to meet with state legislators about diverting funds from foreign insurance taxes to relief uses. Union City and Carry officials T. Cord, Murn E. Danner, and Andrew Pallkon named at Union City meeting amid home-coming events. Corry Hose Company joined supporters noting ongoing funding hardship and historic diversion concerns.
A Vichy dispatch reports the 1077-ton French destroyer Frondeur went down off Crete after fire from British warplanes. Disputes at Toulon claim Strasbourg and more ships arrived, while Britain and Germany exchange blows in the Mediterranean as the UK mobilizes millions for war.
Roundup by Allegheny County detectives targets 43 individuals indicted in a Grand Jury probe of Communist nominating petitions filed in Pennsylvania's primary. The FBI said signatures were deceitful and fraudulent. several hundred petition pages were obtained. The captured voters were Democrats. Weather: fair tonight, warm. Sunday higher with showers Monday.
The Civil Aeronautics Authority plans to resume non-stop mail pickup service, pending authorizing legislation signed by President Roosevelt. The bill permits fining carriers and aims to extend the service across multiple states, with continued operation through the system’s approval and expansion to towns with suitable airports not yet served by airlines.
A declaration on July 6 says Wendell Willkie plans to name a campaign manager amid a second day of meetings with Republican National Committee advisers. Rep. Joseph W. Martin of Massachusetts attends a dinner conference as a potential strategist alongside Samuel W Pryce of Connecticut and other GOP leaders. Meetings target shaping strategy for Willkie’s presidential bid.
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