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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1940
Page
1
Fragmented OCR shows a county auction hearing and appeals content. It notes a court setting a rule for sales, notes a Judge Sterrett involved, and references property sale values and percentages for years 1940 and 1986 with figures on sale prices and per cent values.
Chicago brief notes condensed phrases claim Churchill foresees a long conflict as Roosevelt seeks renomination amid Democratic convention chatter. Mentions Purley delegates, women backing Roosevelt, and campaign rumors, with scattered references to vice presidential candidates and party activity in Chicago.
Democrats at the Chicago national convention discuss Roosevelt renomination amid crowd sentiment and Farley’s statements. The piece notes Hull’s foreign policy role and speculation on a possible Roosevelt running mate, with continued coverage teased.
Fragmented dispatches from London Rome Washington and Harrisburg report Allied offensives planned for 1942, naval actions in the Mediterranean, and defense program steps. Local items note deaths, resignations, and public notices while air waves list radio broadcasts and convention coverage amid wartime tension.
London July 15 Associated Press Churchill declares Britain a mighty nation with will power ready for a long war even if 1942. He presents Britain as better armed on land sea and air than ever, noting a million volunteers, strong RAF, and a powerful navy to defend empire while warning against complacency and urging continued vigilance.
War department officials said married men in Company A of the National Guard may resign to avoid hardship from mobilizing about 40,000 guardsmen. President Roosevelt planned 50,000 guardsmen for four years of training if Congress approves. Higher ranks are exempt from resignation. Base pay for privates on active duty matches regular Army at $212 monthly. Other defense notes include a record 2700000000 session, surpassing WWI funding, and assurances the U.S. is moving toward independence from foreign arms sources.
Robert Wadlow age 22 of Alton Illinois famous as the World’s Tallest Man died in Manistee Michigan from complications after an infection in his left foot. He had appeared in Corry last summer at the Spiesman Shoe Store and was billed as a prototype giant under his father Harald Wadlow’s management.
Philadelphia publisher Annenberg paid 8 million dollars plus interest as the first installment on civil income tax claims. Garter H. Harrison announced a $60,000 certified check received as court hearing opened on probation plea, with another $200,000 due by November.
Edward eranson escaped with minor injuries after his auto left Route 27 between Garland and Grand Valley and crashed into a Wall Head gasoline station pump. The car was nearly demolished, a pavilion pillar snapped, and a section of the pavilion sagged onto the vehicle. Franklin suffered a few lacerations and minor bruises.
Local Rainbow Division veterans meeting in Montgomery Alabama urged the War Department to reconstruct the Rainbow 42nd Division with original personnel. William S Nevins of Arlington New Jersey was elected president and Atlantic City chosen for the 1941 convention. The group noted the division’s World War I service including action in France and participation in the Champagne offensive on Bastille Day 1916.
Adam Shumsky 55 a Concord township farmer was found dead in his car on the Lindsey Holden Road about a mile south of Corry Sunday morning. Believed suffocated by smoke from cushions set afire by a dropped cigarette, the blaze filled the closed auto as his daughter Anna and friends returned to their home after visiting in Corry Saturday night. His son Leon discovered the body about 6 o'clock.
July 1 report shows the legislature defense committee plans to expand existing air fields and finish unfinished airports rather than build new ones. They aim for about 40 bases statewide, with six near Pittsburgh and consideration for Philadelphia, but will withhold exact locations until Governor James reviews the report.
Police investigate the possible theft of a hand bag containing over 1500 in cash and jewelry from Blora Holly of 114 West Main Street. The bag, missing since Sunday, December 30, held three diamond rings a moonstone ring, 100 in bills, silver, and 8250 in gold. Mrs Holly mislaid the bag during a visit to Beaverdam. police are led by John D. Flanigan in the inquiry.
Allied and Axis war briefings report German bombers sunk three British merchantmen totaling 17 000 tons and damaged a destroyer and several auxiliary and merchant ships in the English Channel. Other items note raids on Jerusalem a Panamanian tanker sunk by an Italian sub and RAF strikes on Italian stores in Brindisi.
In Havana on July 15, Fulgencio Batista secured an unofficial three to two margin over former President Ramon Grau San Martin in Cuba’s presidential election. The vote day was marked by scattered violence that left ten dead. Batista is set to take office October 1 for a four year term and cannot succeed himself.
Narberth Pa July 15 A 15 year old youth allegedly involved in a hungry burglar case was captured Patrolman John McComb said the youth gave the name Pred Sthaehartier of Shamokin He escaped from Glen Mills School for Boys and was apprehended East Pleasant street resident J J Desmond was taken to St Vincent's Hospital after an operation His condition today was favorable
A Garland man driving an automobile struck and killed Opal Blauser, 18, of Fertigs after a motorcycle jolted onto Route 27 near Enterprise. Lloyd Perry, 19, of Fertigs operated the motorcycle. Chester Blauser, 21, and Hazel Smyth, 17, were also involved. The crash occurred as the motorcycle stopped near a gas station. Perry and Blauser were not held responsible, with investigators deeming the incident accidental.
Rome reports Italian air and naval forces struck British ships in the Mediterranean for a second day. Bombers damaged battleships and cruisers while an Italian destroyer reportedly sank two British submarines. British losses include the destroyer Escort torpedoed yesterday and the submarine Shark overdue and presumed lost.
A council of two delegates from several Baptist churches in northwestern Pennsylvania and southeastern New York will meet at 3 PM Tuesday to advise on whether Edwin C. Hartill of London Ontario should be ordained for the ministry. If approved, Hartill will be ordained at 7:45 PM Tuesday with Rev. Lloyd Clark delivering the sermon. Hartill, a Muskingum College graduate and Northwest Bible School alumnus, is dean of London Bible Institute and a faculty member. his wife Mildred Monroe Hartill also teaches there. They expect to return to London on August 1.
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