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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1940

Page

2

Campbell's soup sale and civic notices in City and Vicinity

Local items list grocery deals from Wilcox and G. W. Knowlton, plus public notices on aviation routes, British child evacuation care, housing funds for Titusville, and civilian pilot training. Reports include a self-inflicted gun accident involving James Barnes, population data for DuBois, and assorted local deaths, events, and advertisements.

Jamestown U. S GAA Franklin Chamber of Commerce G. W. Knowlton Washington St Titusville T. A. Milligan Titusville Chamber of Commerce Washington Congress Ace Auto

Bombs Found in Philadelphia During Republican Convention

Police Commissioner Lewis J. Valentino reported that a number of bombs were found in Philadelphia while the Republican National Convention was in session. He did not specify the quantity or details.

Associated Press New York Lewis J. Valentino Philadelphia Erie

Probe Willkie Campaign Telegram Drive in Inquiry

Senate campaign expenditures committee opened an inquiry into a high pressure telegram drive for Wendell L. Willkie before the Republican nomination. Washington, July. Highway walks proposed to curb county highway accidents with police surveying locations for sidewalks and pedestrian paths.

Willkie Associated Press Washington Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee Wendell L. Willkie Howard W. Hughes Washington County Motor Club

Martin W. Martin Named National Chairman and 1940 Campaign Manager

Joseph W. Martin of Massachusetts, former permanent chairman of the Republican national convention in Philadelphia, is chosen as the new national chairman and 1940 campaign manager. The appointment positions him to lead the party’s national strategy and fundraising efforts.

Holly's DuBois G. W. Knowleton American Viscose Corp Meadville Paul Hill Manaster Joseph W. Martin Massachusetts Philadelphia

Trio of youths kidnap man near Homer City

A 30-year-old machinist Louis Duras was seized from his own car and later released near Spangler Cambria County. The incident follows a claim that a 12-year-old police chief was robbed and that one youth believed to be one of three who escaped from Grove City’s George Junior Republic aided the kidnapping. Sheriff Irvin said the youths may have acted with two companions. The lone Homer City chief was duped into helping relocate a supposed drum pistol. The United States reportedly has an estimated 500000 aliens.

Associated Press Homer City Louis Dudash Spangler Cambria County Homer City Indiana County Clair Irvin George Junior Republic Grove City Trin Louis Duras Coral Campbell Sligti Youll Drum Pi

Balk Gives Erie Win Over Irvine

Erie Sailors beat Irvine 2 for a 2 victory after a 20 minute delay and a tense eighth inning at Ainsworth Field. Southpaw Frank Kulick started for Irvine and allowed four hits but walked many, keeping Erie unsettled as the crowd watched a wild effort lead to the decisive score.

Erie National Forge Irvine Ainsworth Field Frank Kulick

Postponed games dates announced for major schedule changes

The national League disclosed new dates for postponed contests and other schedule changes. Double headers are planned unless noted otherwise, with various road and home dates across multiple cities including Pittsburgh Philadelphia Brooklyn St Louis Akron and Cincinnati. Traffic bureau chief Captain Lynell of Akron urged enforcement and issued a ticket after citing a parked car, highlighting strict rules.

Pittsburgh Philadelphia Brooklyn St. Louis Chicago St. Loui Cincinnati

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