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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1941
Page
1
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Government seizure measure for national defense nears approval with president authority to take over equipment, materials, and munitions through June 30, 1943. Reports conflict on wage and farm product exemptions while lawmakers push speedier action despite Republican objections. Roosevelt expresses official support as the bill moves to both houses.
The first contingent of conscientious objectors from Pennsylvanias will open Whittsday at Red Bridge in Nip We Allewheny National Forest. Two others in the group hail from Murplend and Vinetin, forming a grove of 18 campers. Original plans foresaw a later, larger camp mainly from Alani with more participants.
Frank T. Babbitt prominent Corry businessman and fraternal figure died at Corry Hospital Sunday after a heart condition and stroke. Born February 27 1863 in Mina Corners Onondaga County he moved to Corry as a youth and was active in business, clubs and Alumni affairs. He graduated Corry High in 1880 and remained devoted to community service until his death, with continued ties to the school system.
Associated Press reports from Hong Kong that 15 Japanese military transports passed the mouth of the Canton River southbound for an unknown destination. The report notes East Asian tensions since June 22 when Germany and Russia began war, with Japan weighing moves toward Indo-China and other Pacific targets while aiming to preserve Tokyo's policy ties.
Washington July 21 The government launched a nationwide aluminum drive to collect 20 million pounds from kitchen cupboards across America. Civilian Defense and the Office of Production Management organized the effort with volunteers in towns like Thurban and Cross Roads Village gathering old aluminum, pots and pans, car parts, and batteries for smelting to boost defense supplies. William S. Enudeen of the OPM set the goal and noted extra material would be turned over to Treasury allotment programs for smelters participating in the defense effort.
London July 21 Prime Minister Churchill revised his government naming Brendan Bracken minister of information in place of Alfred Duff Cooper and dispatching Cooper to the Far East as a special war coordinator. Lord Hankey becomes paymaster general and Richard Austen Buller rises to president of the board of education.
Lew Fields, famed comedian who teamed with Joel Weber in vaudeville’s early days, died today of pneumonia. He and Weber, lifelong partners, began their famous act in New York in 1875. Fields was born Lewis Maurice Fields and leaves a widow Rose, children, and Weber at his side.
German forces declared the destruction of a Soviet division near Mogilev, with about 15,000 troops wiped out. Reports spoke of heavy fighting along the Moscow front, Red Army counteractions, and stalled Nazi advances toward Moscow, Leningrad, and Kiev. The Kremlin described ongoing battles in the north, central, and southern fronts as night fighting continued.
Walter Sweet a resistant caste member of Citizens National Bank and popular Corry man announced his bid for the Republican nomination to city council as part of the G. Co. F slate. Petitions in his behalf were filed and must be filed before 5 p.m. Hulibere, named for school director, said he would not pursue the post. Heavy hail damage to the grape and fruit belt near North East estimated at 100000 dollars with possible higher losses. cherries largely unharmed. Plane production has risen 92 to 146 percent for various types from January to June according to Washington reports.
Scores of Corey voters who have relocated since the last election may lose their voting rights if they do not re register. Two registration days set for July 26 and August 5 with registrar sites at Mintel polling place and Court House. Mrs Dara Hammond Republican and Miss Mary Dempsey Democrat named to handle Corey registration. Public notices list Albion Wesleyville Girard Waterford Novi East Upton City Edinboro Millerstown as additional registration venues on specified dates. All voters who changed residence must update addresses. new voters may enroll at either day.
On July 21 more than 300 American consular officials and their families were ordered out of Axis-dominated Europe. They move toward Lisbon, Portugal, to sail Friday aboard the Navy transport West Point for New York. Included were correspondents Allen of North American Newspaper Alliance and Hottelet of United Press, who had been held prisoner, and other released German nationals under a Lisle Department arrangement.
An automobile wreck near Bradford Pennsylvania killed Fordham resident Ford Gutford, 24, and seriously injured two Bradford men, John Williams, 20, and Paul Cannon, 29. The vehicle left the highway near Vangata West Virginia twelve miles north of Bradford, lost control on the shoulder and struck a guard fence. Williams may have suffered a fractured neck.
Two Clymer cars collided causing injuries and damage on recklow drive. Frank Nelson of Lakewood investigated the wreck. Elgin Henry Eschelman, 17, ordered held at the state motor police station as Corry hospital treated a severely lacerated form and injuries. Robert Hallee, 17, and a companion were involved. Page Three.
A mass of Bolivian officials including the finance minister Vasco Plotenssove were detained in a suspected Nazi plot tie. Police claim President Peñaranda supplied evidence while German minister Wendler was expelled for meddling. The nationalist movement was dissolved under a state of siege as defense officials toured a Cochabamba German settlement.
The report lists multiple fall injuries among local youths. Henry Kraupa, 14, fractured a clavicle after a hay wagon fall and was admitted to Cory Hospital. Donald Proper, 4, sustained injuries falling from a barn roof and required X rays. Willis, 9, and Ivan Miller, 33, among others, were treated for injuries after hayloft incidents. Gerald Lindley and Carl Clare also noted in hospital records.
Washington reports Pennsylvania fiscal year tax collections totaling 9,038,050,267 from all sources, up sharply from 1980. New York led internal revenue with 1.485 billion. Pennsylvania second. Tax sources include corporate and individual taxes, excess profits, and employment taxes with various fiscal year figures.
Salem reports four slayings over the weekend including two teens, a high school girl who vanished on a grocery run, and a bookkeeper killed in a factory area. Police and the district attorney described grisly discoveries, with bodies found after anonymous tips. Investigations continue in nearby Reading as officials pursue multiple leads.
President Roosevelt urged Congress to renew the one year extension of the draft. He warned America faces greater danger than a year ago and argued the military must stay at full strength in readiness for a world crisis. He did not propose exact language, seeking a period defined by Congress or the president.
Four men including a Curwensville merchant were sentenced to prison terms from 21 months to four years for burglaries totaling around 99,000 dollars. Reuben Robinson received the heaviest sentence. three others faced lesser terms while a fourth man, not among the trio, avoided longer punishment.
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