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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1940
Page
1
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President Roosevelt privately discussed possible third term with James Farley as Democratic delegates prepare to assemble. Officials refused to reveal the president's stance or timing, while analysts predict the convention may seek renomination or delay a decision amid tense international and domestic pressures.
July 8 Britain rejected Japan's demands to close the route through British Burma to war supplies for China. An authoritative source said the action would conflict with Britain's commitments to Burma and India. Sir Robert Craigie delivered the British reply to Foreign Minister Hirota.
An American Marines unit in the Shanghai defense area is accused by a Japanese army spokesman of mistreating fifteen Japanese pa ld gendarmes. He said the gendarmes were humiliated and abuses would prompt a protest by Japanese authorities.
Meadville offers a Mack service truck aged one year with a 150 gallon booster tank and 200 gallon pump, driven about 400 miles, priced at 8 500. Wording indicates a donor might cover 2 500 of the 3 400 cost if the city funds 2 000, destination Second Ward East Washington street. Officials favor the purchase to boost fire protection.
Berlin July 4 Adolf Hitler and Count Ciano conferred two hours in secrecy and will meet again Wednesday to coordinate Rome Berlin policies for reshaping Europe. German submarines claimed 91 500 tons of enemy shipping off the Spanish coast, including the 13 000 ton armored San Fernando. British raids targeted Brighton Isle of Wight Falmouth Wells Middleborough and Newcastle areas with ships sunk and facilities damaged. Western Germany saw some air activity. total enemy planes reported fourteen. three German planes missing.
Knoxville July 8 A preacher named Jesse Pack faced a dramatic incident today as he sought to sober the effects of a copperhead’s venom. The 200-pound, five-year-old leader of a religious sect was reportedly bitten during a service as followers demonstrated handling the snake.
Corry residents react to federal tax hikes on cigarettes gasoline and liquor with opposition to the price boosts. A Journal survey finds most blame distributors and retailers for most of the increases arguing the added costs fund defense while some see taxes as government finance.
Henry L. Stimson and Frank Knox, named for secretary of war and navy, faced Senate confirmation today amid confidence approval would come after combatting objections. The Republican nominations, cleared by the Senate military and naval committees, dominated a light agenda before a recess tied to the Democratic convention period. Senate leaders aimed for a note on Stimson and Knox by tomorrow and to finish other business this week.
Joseph Barnhart Jr 1 son of Mr and Mrs Barnhart of B D 3 sustained two wounds in the left arm when a 22 caliber revolver he carried accidentally discharged about 10 oclock last night He was taken to Corry hospital where the wound was dressed and his condition not serious He returned home later No trace of any chicken thieves was found
Washington reports that Republican nominee Wendell Willkie is urged by several congressmen to shape his campaign on a hands off Europe policy. Senators Vandenberg Nye and Thames press a non intervention stance and a conference with Senator Charles McNary is planned to discuss campaign setup and possible leadership groups.
Sixty four applications were reviewed by State Employment Service and school officials for summer training at Hatch Vocational School linked to the national defense program. Two shifts will run from 8 30 a m and 5 90 p m for six week courses totaling 180 hours, with six best students selected for limited spaces.
Four people sustained injuries over the weekend in Corry area incidents. Ronald Gates, 4, fractured his left leg when horses bolted, after being thrown from a wagon. treated by a local doctor and sent home. Walter Dugan injured his left hand at the Howard Tannery, hand nearly severed, receiving stitches. Ralph Thompson Jr., 11, suffered facial lacerations after a motorcycle fall near Corry Clummer road, hospitalized at Corry Hospital. Howard J. Sheen, senior high principal, treated for back muscle strain after golfing at Corry Country Club and admitted to hospital.
United States destroyer Barry was seen at anchor in European waters while federal agents traced a mysterious SOS claiming she had been hit by a German submarine. The navy later said the Barry was not in distress and was peacefully at anchor, with investigators tracing the false signal to a 4 meter band transmission.
Philadelphia July report indicates Solicitor General Francis Biddle urged immigrants to meet the new alien registration law during the four month ratification period starting September. He stated information will be kept secret to prevent fear and employer access could lead to blacklist or discrimination against aliens.
London clashes leave several dead as week end air raids and battles produce fighter losses. Berlin and Rome report strategic talks and air activity against Britain. Istanbul notes Russian Turkish talks. Bucharest notes Iron Guard rise. Geneva cites French defeat shock. Mexico City reports election turmoil. Washington signals new defense ask and unity with Hull on doctrine.
In Mexico City on July 8, outbreaks and battles tied to presidential elections left at least 30 dead in the capital and hundreds wounded across the country. An unofficial tally counted many injured, with two American students among the wounded. Officials warned of irregularities and promised penalties, while results were not expected until September.
The administration signals at the Democratic national convention a broad agricultural plank. It would address government support for farm programs and possible crop controls if economic developments interfere with existing schemes. The stance contrasts with Republican positions and favors continuing current subsidies with price controls.
Britain claimed the upper hand as waves of German planes swept over England. Casualties and damage were reported in several counties, while Royal Air Force daylight raids on Germany downed eight Messerschmitts. British sources described German claims of air losses as propaganda.
Washington reports Roosevelt will ask Congress for a five billion defense fund to raise a second million men. The plan contemplates expanded munition production and rapid equipment scaling in an emergency. A message outlining the recommendations is expected by midweek.
Wildfires sweep western states with hundreds of blazes of varying size. Oregon reports widespread fires threatening timber areas while Washington officials coordinate containment efforts and logging operations near affected regions. Fire supervisors stress emergency measures as crews battle rapidly spreading flames.
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