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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1940

Page

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City Council And Safety Group Back Bicycle Education Bill

City Council and the Safety Council unite on a bicycle bill aimed at educating young riders and reducing street sidewalk use. The plan, led by Mayor Hepler and Norman Edinger, frames the ordinance as education first, with enforcement secondary, and anticipates a first reading at the next council meeting.

City Council Corry Safety Council Frank Hepler Carty Norman A Edinger Alding Niy Une Twa Tintin Compaten Edinger Hepley Richard Rossbacher

Spring Creek District Sees Bright Tuition Payment Prospects

At a regular Board of Education meeting Spring Creek directors reported an anticipated early payment of about 92,600 from the Spring Creek school toward Corry District tuition. The board noted ongoing discussions with the State Department of Public Instruction and a recent conference. They also forecast an additional 2,500 from state sources and indicated about 6,900 still owed for various funds.

Spring Creek Corry Board of Education Spring Cresk State Department of Public Tatan Slidiy Honchbright

Boy 15 killed in auto collision near Detroit

Reported by Associated Press the accident left 12 year old Edward Hearn dead and several others injured near Detroit. Mrs Theta Hearn, mother of Edward, is listed in serious condition along with other injured passengers.

Asgonleted Edward Hearn Detroit Pye Theta Hearn Edward

French Assembly votes for referendum on new constitution

Bulletin reports by AP from Vichy state the National Assembly will submit the draft constitution to the people for approval via referendum. In Singapore British authorities detained the French Marshal de Brune for instructions. In Moscow Moldova moves to form a 2,000,000 person republic in the USSR. London reports 60 German planes claimed down since June 18 and sea lanes near Orkneys, Iceland, and Greenland mined.

Associated Press Vichy France French National Assembly Singapore Wavad Tnday Maerch de Brune Admiralty London Britain

Hitler says time not ripe for Hungary demands

Munich dispatch reports that Adolf Hitler and the foreign ministers of Germany and Italy told Hungary not to press its claims on Transylvania from Romania now. The talks with Premier Teleki and Foreign Minister Csaky, plus Mussolini, focused on revising postwar treaties but urged restraint. A German communique noted the discussions were conducted in friendly terms and touched on tightening the blockade against Britain through Balkan economic ties. In Bucharest, Ion Antonescu was arrested during King Carol II’s push to prevent the Iron Guard from seizing power, as the regime sought to unify factions and curb internal threats.

Associated Bress Gplegen Clano Hitler Mussolini Ialy Near East Hiller DNB England Bucharest Ministry of Propaganda Ion Antonescu Romania Iron Guard Carol II Ion Guard Antonescu Predeal Transylvania Sips Party of the Nation Rumania

Policies Clash as Gas Trustees Face Off in Two Cases

Harrisburg dispatch reports a dispute between Denis J. Driscoll and Richard J. Beamish over actions by Associated Gas trustees amid ongoing reorganizations and rate cases. The York Edison case and Metropolitan Edison application to Lancaster County have drawn objections from Beamish, with the commission set to issue a permanent rate order after the Supreme Court win on the temporary $436,000 rate cut.

Driscoll Beamish Associated Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania Willity Commission Wich A. G. & B. Tristees Federal Court of New York Denis J. Driscoll Pennsylvania Commession T Wo Pennsylvania Commission York Edison Metropolitan Edison Lancaster County Richard J. Beamish Driscell Yaek Commission U. S. Supreme Court Supreme Court

Americans Leave Lisbon on Special Train to U S Carrier

About 214 Americans fleeing the Wet zone arrived by special train from Bilgmo Spain and will sail for the United States aboard the United Manhattan.

Lisbon Bilgmo Spain United States U.S Manhattan

Columbus Assured New Home for Library

Columbus gains a dedicated library building amid a long booster struggle. The library, begun in 1914 and opened January 2, 1915, occupied council chambers with about 3,000 volumes. Early funding came from tolls and local support as founders organized the Columbus Library Association.

Columbus P. A. Wealloc Library Association Boro Enunch Council Chamber Bry Blevi

Plan Visit To Meadville 10 Inspect Truck

The Corry Firemen's Relief Association plans $2,500 toward buying a used Mack pumper for Meadville to replace an older unit. The $4,500 total cost would be funded by the city, with a decision expected by next week. If approved, city officials will inspect the apparatus and discuss financing at upcoming meetings to speed modern fire protection and possible lower insurance rates for property owners.

Kon Second Ward Corry Meadville Department Richard Rossbacher Alo Sandburg Stanley H. Nichols Frank E. Hepler Fred, Byrnes Meadville Cornell i Mather

Traffic Court Handles 191 Cases In Corry Month

Alderman Gater reports statewide and local police show tighter enforcement of traffic laws in Corry area. From June 15 to July 10, 191 traffic cases were processed, 58 with state motor police, 13 for speeding, and 45 for stop signs, reckless driving, or minor infractions. Municipal violations mainly parking and failing to stop at street entrances. The drive improved road safety and reduced accidents. Also, gangster Fred Burke, linked to the St Valentine Day Massacre, died today in Michigan prison.

Corry Alderman Gater Tune Porter Trate Corry Pallee Marquette Michi Fred

New Roosevelt Defense Bill to Seek 5 Billion

Washington July 10 Aw Congress awaits a large defense proposal from President Roosevelt. Senate confirmation of Henry L Stimson as secretary of war signals likely approval of Col Frank Knox for navy. The plan reportedly seeks about 4.8 billion dollars in cash and authorizations for tanks, planes, guns, and ships.

Associated Press Washington Congress Roosevelt Senate Henry J. Stimson Col Frank Knox Navy Post Caniel Hindurhte Knox Stimson

Great Britain says routs Italian navy in Mediterranean clash

London reports a sharp air and sea battle with about 150 planes over England and the Channel and a separate Mediterranean engagement. British admiralty claims a swift rout of Italian forces, with several ships damaged and at least one cruiser sunk, while Italian reports claim heavy fighting near Cape Spartiventa and Crete with multiple ships damaged. The exchanges reflect mounting tension as Britain maintains naval superiority in the Mediterranean.

Hitler Hungary Rumania Britain Mediterranean Sea Associated Press London England English Channel Sale Twa Moe Boulogne Jane Wales Great Britain Mediterranean Admiralty Ayy Mid Andrew Cuntingham Mediterran Ian Fees Admiridiy Communime Italy Germany Anew Cunntebltt Malta Sie Ttalians Aad Cape Spartiventa Fee Talian Thadkur Tovern Talian Stefani Rome Thettalian Crete Greece Rete Suez Canal Brush Tnt Halians St Gibralter

Pennsylvania lawmaker group maps state defense role report

A committee of Pennsylvania legislators led by Rep. Kent Kane met in Washington with Major General H H Arnold to outline the state's part in national defense. They promised a report to Governor Arthur James early next month and offered military aid, but no concrete proposals were made.

Washington Pennsylvania Mont Kent Kane R-Mckean H. H. Arnold

Burglary Probe at Riceville Corners Station

State motor police investigated a nighttime burglary at the Harry Hammond Alling station in Riceville Corners. Intruders stole a complete Red Drags first aid outfit valued at 25, along with tobacco and other merchandise. Police seek two suspects with no clear identity. The report also notes whisky imports into the U S amid wartime restrictions.

Riceville Corners Buroville Corners Iivestigate & Burgary Harry Hammond

Roosevelt Urges Action On Excess Profits Tax

President Roosevelt called a conference with legislative defense and fiscal officials to advance the steeply graduated excess profits tax as part of a national defense program. He planned to send a new five billion armament proposal to Congress, aiming for roughly four billion for the army and nearly two billion for the navy.

Washington Roosevelt Toligress Am New Army Navy

Coal production boom year in Pennsylvania says AP report

The Associated Press notes Pennsylvania coal output heads for a peak not seen since 1929 with demand driving bituminous and anthracite production. Six months total at 25,060,000 tons, down seven percent from 1929. Also Harrisburg plans tentative Labor Day opening of the Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Turnpike all weather highway.

Ay Associated Press Pittaburgh Defense Pennsylvania Harrisburg Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Labor Day

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