19 Jul 1941
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1941
Page
1
A fragmented OCR readout shows scattered phrases about nomination offices and names Willis and COUT amid unclear references to shell and peranky. The garbled text hints at local election procedures but lacks coherent details or a clear outcome.
Roger Babson argues industrial expansion shifts population from farms to towns, boosting small cities like Patek, Massachusetts as wartime needs decentralize industry. He cites urban growth, education, and entertainment via press, radio, and television, with air raid shelters and defense measures shaping new settlements and economic fortunes.
A fragmented description discusses marine life sway and city growth, noting large numbers of protests and industrial centers expanding in new nations. It references production spread and infrastructure push amid cautious forecasts for Forthermarn and related developments. Weather notes predict cooler tonight and a fair Sunday.
Two inter-departmental committees under Roosevelt broaden immigration scrutiny to curb Axis agents and propagandists. They review 100 pages daily from a backlog of 500,000 refugees, examining all visa applications to prevent foreign agents and relatives in Germany or Naziconquered states from entering the United States. Officials offered no specific figures on rejections.
Federal Power Commission study proposes building multiple power plants and a dam project to meet statewide energy needs. Estimated costs run into the millions, with Pennsylvanian sites and reforms discussed amid broader state demand for electric power.
Urge for State Park at the Indian Mound site east of Corry grows as excavations on the A G Sorenson farm on West Smith street uncover Indian burials. Citizens consider acquiring the former Sorenson farm for Route 6 beyond the Greyhound Post House as a potential state recreation area. Local historians and archaeologists, including C E Schaeffer and Dr Donald A Casdaow, discuss deed transfer and state maintenance, with talks of restoration markers and development.
Two farm workers, Ivan Miles 24 and Carl Clark 49, were injured Friday afternoon on local farms when hay wagons toppled. Miles suffered a fractured right leg and severe bruises, Clark fractured his right clavicle. Both were treated at Corry Hospital. their conditions were reported improved the next day.
Loblaw Groceterias of Buffalo yesterday closed negotiations for a long term lease on the Christensen Garage building at North Center Street. The company will take over the entire structure except the second floor apartment and will move Christensen Motors to a new location by September. Remodeling will begin soon and the new store is expected to open in the fall, expanding the chain’s presence in the vicinity.
Delegates from 14 states at the tenth annual U S No 6 Roosevelt Highway meeting outlined improvements on the western end of the coast to coast route through Colorado. A new paved Loveland Pass cut planned would shorten travel by four miles and enable a one mile tunnel under the Continental Divide. National officers were elected and the 1942 meeting set for Scranton Pennsylvania.
Allegheny Asphalt and Paving Co of Pillsbury is named low bidder at 44 825 for resurfacing 3 83 miles of Route 189 in Wayne township. Proposals opened by the Department of Highways in Harrisburg cover 92 32 miles of road and bridges on ten projects costing about 1 73 million dollars. Unofficial bids include Warren Route 388 224 miles Sugar Grove area and Route 97 Summit township 184 miles between Wise and Waterford. The Baldwin Bros Paying Co of Cleveland bid 49 38 for several segments. Harrisburg notes include official reappointment actions for state officials and commission members.
In Corry Pa on July 18 the state superior court upheld a divorce granted to Mrs Mable Briggs from Toyin H Briggs. They wed November 23 1933 and separated within three years amid allegations of indignities and support disputes. The ruling affirmed Erie county common pleas court decisions and noted the couple resided at the Corry home.
Harold E. Willey 25 of near Guys Mills an electrician helper died after brushing a 6800 volt line at the American Viscose plant in Meadville. Deputy Coroner said he had been dead 3 to 4 hours as hundreds of employees passed nearby without noticing. The accident occurred behind a screen.
Senators Wheeler and Clark warned that if the president "pulled a Wheeler" he would keep the nation out of war while Nye challenged the idea of a clear threat. Roosevelt said a special message to Congress would urge extended training for selectees and National Guardsmen. Pepper backed the administration's view on defending against potential attacks.
Corry resident Frank T. Babbitt, a longtime patient at the institution, was pronounced in critical condition at Corry Hospital after suffering a stroke shortly before noon today. The incident occurred as he had been under care for several days.
The Republican city organization announced candidates for school director positions and possible mayoral bid as work continues on a complete slate. Glenn N. Wood and Walter R. Hultberg seek Republican nominations for school director, with other council and city posts to be filled.
July 19 in Harrisburg the Assembly adjourned after agreeing to study reapportionment options. Leaders said a special session could be called only if a fair plan exists. Officials estimate a special session could cost between 250 000 and 500 000, with per diem and session pay for members.
Philadelphia July 19 The dismissal of William P Hawkes a Warren Pa unemployment office official for political activity was upheld by the state superior court Hawkes charged with coercing civil service employees to pay political assessments to the Warren County Democratic Committee during the 1936 gubernatorial campaign Jones given reprieve Pittsburgh July 19 Governor James granted a second reprieve to Wills Jones Pittsburgh sentenced for the fatal shooting of a foreman at a McKeesport meal packing plant Acting on a request from Michael Musmano of Pittsburgh the board of pardons will reconsider Jones pleas for mercy during the week of October 30
Berlin dispatch reports German advances around Smolensk and gains on the northern and southern fronts as Rumania forces push into Ukraine from Bessarabia crossing the Dniester. The Red Army retreats to the Lakadoga shore while Nazi plans widen Salient beyond Smolensk. A British report claims German moves in Bulgaria opposite the Turkish frontier. Also Harrisburg notes Shull files for State Supreme Court nomination.
Reported German offensive concentrates along the Smolensk to Moscow highway as Soviet forces admit heavy casualties and defensive fighting in the Polotsk, Nevel, and Smolensk wedges. U.S. embassy staff moved part to Kazan, about 430 miles away, amid vast battlefield activity and aerial combat beyond Leningrad and Besarabia.
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