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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1940
Page
2
A jumble of local notices and ads reports shoppers in Conewango Col rne as Wilcox Grocery offers delivery. Town items include minor court calls at Alderman Kerr Titusville and a rash of accidents and hospital updates across Warren Erie and Kane areas. Also noted are civic meetings and charity drives amid a busy week.
Allied reports say Nazi dive bombers struck steamers in the English Channel and attacked towns in Scotland England and Wales but none of the ships were hit and at least one raider was shot down. In Gibraltar a dawn raid killed three civilians and wounded several as searchlights and heavy anti-aircraft fire met the attackers.
Wendell L. Willkie applauded Roosevelt’s renomination during a performance of The Bartered Bride at Central City. He stated the nomination would let voters decide on a possible third term and said he was greatly gratified and confident the campaign would be strong.
In Sonman Pennsylvania inspectors and observers tour the former mine pit where 63 miners died in the disaster. Governor Arthur H. James was reported to may visit the scene as state investigators review the blast.
Warren R. Roberts, chairman of Pennsylvania’s delegation to the Democratic national convention, replies during the nominating roll call that Republicans in Pennsylvania “do not pass.” He pledges, “Give us President Roosevelt and we will give you Pennsylvania.”
Armstrng Jenkins purses ordered held up by New York State Athletic Commission after Polo Grounds bout. Armstrong, Jenkins, manager Eddie Mead and promoter Mike Jacobs summoned to appear next day. Police chiefs meet Williamsport discuss crime detection advances.
A dated bedmaking note says tight bedclothes disrupt sleep by hindering movement. It favors firmly tucking the top sheet and blanket at the foot but leaving sides free and emphasizes a good spring and mattress for comfort.
Samuel M. Vauclain of the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia estimates he helped build about 10,000 locomotives. The claim highlights his prolific output as a leading figure in American rail manufacturing.
Tokyo reports Japan moves toward a nationalist quadrumvirate to guide policy. Premier designate Prince Fumimaro Konoye says an inner cabinet of four will formulate policy, with Yosuke Matsuoka, Gen. Tojo, and Admiral Yoshida among the members, all strong nationalists.
State College pa July 18 Dr C B Anderson professor of agricultural education at Pennsylvania State College announced results of a ten year study. He said almost invariably those who quit school regret it and would like to return after it is too late. For example only one third of a group of young farmers who left school before graduation expressed a desire to be farmers.
Cloves are the dried unopened flower buds of an evergreen tree native to the Spice Islands. The tree is now cultivated in Sumatra, Malaya, the West Indies and Brazil. Buds are hand gathered and dried, turning dark brown.
Erie reports show work relief protests approved by Evie County Board of Public Assistance with 42 relief recipients to attend vocational schools, including 15 in Corry and 181 in Erie. Furloughs for two junior visitors take effect August 1 due to fewer cases. projects include Erie park maintenance and court-house upkeep with up to 12 workers, plus school district and city land cleanup. Case counts drop from 2077 to 1919 between June 1 and July 6, affecting 5989 and 5283 individuals respectively. London County Council civil defense costs projected at 9,000, 600 pounds for 1940-41.
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