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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1941
Page
1
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Britain's Prime Minister reported that General Henri Dentz, Syria high commissioner, requested armistice talks with the British and French Syrian forces. Churchill said negotiations could end the fighting by month’s end, while hostilities would continue until a truce is reached. Military observers estimate Vichy forces in Syria at 70,000 to 90,000, outnumbering British forces.
Harrisburg July 9 A legislative conference to resolve differences over reapportionment of 24 congressional districts held a final meeting. Senator Wade warned of a deadlock as parties balk at at large elections while Dems seek courage to challenge. Talks falter. plan may force changes next year.
Three Army bombers ran out of fuel and reportedly flew in a wrong direction, crashing near Madera last night. Only one animal was injured. Sergeant Herron of Savannah, Ga, first to bail out, was treated for a slight shoulder injury at Visalia hospital. Planes were from Savannah but assigned to March Field California.
Harrisburg report says the Social Security Board halted July 1 pay for eight unemployment compensation referees and the director of unemployment and employment services, pending civil service exams. Secretary Lewis G. Hines stated Governor James would oppose exams for referees, claiming they could render no recourse if not qualified. The affected positions include Ernest J. Kelly, director of unemployment compensation and employment services, at $8500 yearly, and eight referees at $5000 each.
Haifa on the Palestine coast endured heavy bombing for two hours early today as Axis planes attacked a British oil depot. Tel Aviv bored a two hour alert while Jerusalem residents sheltered. Reports say RAF strikes hit Beirut harbor and oil depots, with Australian troops moving toward Da mour and Austrian forces engaging in eastward fighting.
Berlin reports that US troops occupy Iceland and are now in the war zone, presenting a direct military step. German sources say the occupation recalls Roosevelt’s comments on Agores Dakar and Cape Verde and suggest the move brings the United States closer to full involvement in the conflict.
Brainerd Minnesota July 24 John Simmons 24 of Buffalo New York waived extradition and agreed to return immediately to Smethport Pennsylvania to face charges in the 6000 holdup of the First National Bank at Eldred Pennsylvania last May 14 He was arrested on drunken driving charges and will be taken to Smethport by detective Merle B Dickinson and state patrolman Ray Machin FBI agents questioned Simmons and a woman who initially posed as his wife No charge was filed against the woman Two other suspects in the Eldred robbery have been apprehended and a fourth was shot dead in a gun duel with FBI agents in Buffalo Four men took part in the holdup.
Chicago July 9 American farmers expect harvests of their grain crops to be highly valuable. Estimates place the domestic yield of wheat corn oats and other cereals at about 9 8 6 billion dollars, roughly 700 million more than last year. Valuations exceed past years with market prices and livestock use shaping profits.
Soviet armies claim a smashing victory in northern White Russia with two German motorized regiments wiped out and hundreds killed as German forces retreat west. Moscow bulletin says Russian resistance stalls drives along a 1000 mile front from the Baltic to the Black Sea while reports in London and Berlin discuss a potential decisive phase. The clash includes Russian counterattacks on the German Romanian invasion of Bessarabia and a pause rumored for German troops. Continued on Page Five.
Owen D Young leads dairy producer talks at Van Hornesville to seek a federal hearing on raising milk prices by 6 cents per quart for dairymen in three states. Union officials say progress exists and a representative committee will draft technical details before a meeting.
Berlin radio described Nazi high command silence on eastern front activity as part of a superior strategy. It said brief communiques hid preparations for new deployments and that Soviet forces were in a decisive, bloody phase of the Russian campaign with troops moved to launch further operations.
Clarence Priester, 90, of North, was injured while working on a conc erns underpass in North. He suffered a compound fracture of his right leg and other injuries at Hamot hospital. The incident occurred during maintenance work on the underpass.
A Republican committee plans a meeting next week to shape its municipal slate for November. So far only Mayon Pratt Hepler and Charles A. Pain have filed nominating petitions for reelection as city official and city controller respectively. Several council and school posts lack formal announcements and few candidates have filed papers, with twelve days left for circulation.
Washington reports the American Red Cross says a British ship carrying 10 Red Cross lists to England was torpedoed. Six nurses are missing, four rescued in good condition, with identities including Miss Phyllis Evans of Everett and Miss Dorothy Morse of Boston. Also notes two other Red Cross nurses aboard Maaschem remain unconfirmed as safe.
Moscow reports the Red Army says Germany redeployed artillery from France and Belgium to bolster the drive toward the Soviet front. German units from Dun- Kyrque and Cherbourg were moved into emplacements with troops trained for the new positions.
White House says President Roosevelt will ask Congress for a substantial increase in defense and lend-lease appropriations this week. Sources indicate the total could be double the initial 7 billion dollar lend-lease bill with enhancements for the army, navy, and maritime commission plus higher domestic defense spending. Budget Director Harold D. Smith reviewed the new estimates with the president for a final check before submission.
A Sparta youth named Charles Weatherber, about 15, suffered serious head injuries in a late night crash near Spartansburg while riding with two others. Robert Hallett of Clymer Alvin Exhelman and Leon Graves of Mayville escaped with minor injuries when their car rolled over on the Glymer Columbus Road after a tire blew out.
Report on fatal Route 6 crash details Harry Bhelaneles death and injuries. Akers Jr hospitalized with brain concussion and fractured skull. Coroner seeks inquiry as state police discuss possible charges. services held in Marvinedale with survivors listed.
Soviet warplanes bomb Helsinki before dawn creating vast destruction in a workers district. Fires rage as smoke billows, rescue workers and volunteers search wrecked streets while civilians flee. First aid teams ferry victims to ambulances. response aided by Red Cross units and international volunteers.
Corry Red Cross chapter will open first aid instruction led by Harold G. Wolfe, former junior high principal, after equipment arrives. The program, conducted in Ajax building Red Cross rooms, aims at about 120 members across 20 hours of classwork. Young Women’s motor corps members will receive training, led by Mrs Marjorie Peck, to prepare as aides to chapter activities.
Fret H Hopson of Watlhe Bug was arrested after a late evening crash on Route Be north of Centerville involving Edward Nar of Pittsburgh. Hopson found guilty after hearing before Justice Jessie Woot but declared intent to appeal. investigation noted both vehicles damaged and no serious injuries reported.
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