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04 Jun 1941
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1941
Page
1
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Berlin reports former Kaiser Wilhelm I died at his exile estate in Boorn. The 82 year old, white bearded former emperor died at 11:20 a m local time after a sudden relapse of illness, as relayed by DNB from Amsterdam.
Berlin flags fly for the former Kaiser as princes and generals attend a military funeral at Doorn. Adolf Hitler orders a special train for the royal family and Arthur Seyss-Inquart to represent Germany at the rites. Wilhelm II to be buried at Doorn with a formal military ceremony under the high command.
Carl Carlisch of Clymer sues Mrs. Clive Behringer of Plumer County claiming a collision on August 11 caused serious injuries and damages. Attorneys Maurie Breene represents the plaintiff seeking 45,000 for pain and suffering plus 10,000 for loss of companionship and 3,009.50 for car damages and medical expenses. The suit alleges negligence and recklessness by the Behringers’ driver in a private drive.
Government anti trust actions target major food distributors in a bid to curb rising prices. Federal grand juries name nearly 200 individuals and corporations, including large food processing companies, as defendants in a broad case.
Berlin reports claim more than half of Britain's wartime merchant fleet has been sunk. German sources assert ongoing crushing blows, with totals of 11,664,000 tons destroyed since the war started, and Britain's shipyards unable to replace losses.
Harold M. Brest 32 of Sharon Pennsylvania continues attempts to win freedom from Alcatraz. He was convicted of robbing First National Bank of Velant Pennsylvania for 9000 in two robberies and kidnapping Lester Delorma. Brest seeks court records of his 1989 second conviction to file a habeas corpus petition.
Secretary Knox approved Distinguished Flying Cross awards for two naval flyers for an aerial rescue of Lieutenant Walter E Osipoff of the Marine Corps at San Diego California last month. The honors go to Lieutenant William W Lowrey and Aviation Chief Machinist's Mate John R McCants.
Carlile Pennsylvania reports 27 year old Mayries Reile died in Carlisle hospital from injuries after a road accident that also claimed his 28 year old wife Dorothy on Monday.
June 4 London reports say a Commons inquest into Britain's Crete disaster and a parliamentary inquiry into conduct of the war were presided by political correspondents. One described widespread dissatisfaction among MPs who view Crete loss as the result of a lack of foresight by responsible authorities.
A June 10 movement will send about two dozen Crawford county draftees to Fort Meade Maryland. Officials in Union City and Titusville discuss a special train or bus transport to Newark points with Erie or Meadville routes under consideration.
Corry Police Chief John D Flaniway and Parolman William Swan join Aero Supply force at a district FBI conference held yesterday afternoon. The session, part of a Roosevelt era police mobilization plan, included remarks by E Thornton head of the FBI Pittsburgh office on combating communism and subversive groups. Downey Wins Divorce From Barbara Bennett in Uncontested Hearing.
June 4 Philadelphia report says a six year old darted from behind a parked car onto a downtown street and was killed instantly when struck by a hearse leading a funeral procession. The name was not immediately released.
Washington reports that lawmakers push for a congressional check on broad powers to requisition private property for defense. Senate leaders warned the plan could grant dictatorial powers, while critics urged limiting action to a temporary measure after congressional direction.
On June 4 representatives of 179 overland truckers and striking AF 1 Teamsters conferred with federal and state conciliators reporting some progress but no agreement. The union members had stopped work at midnight after three weeks seeking a 19 cent raise from 86 cents per hour amid clashes as goods moved across a 19 state region.
Harrisburg June 4 The state highways department called for bids on June 20 for eight road projects totaling 15.16 miles of improvement at an estimated cost of 1 120 000 dollars. Projects include Route 93 Edinboro Sorough and townships in Erie Crawford Washington Summit Mo Kean Venango with 9.80 miles widened to 20 feet and surfaced.
Meadvile Pa June 4 An infant girl and infant boy died in a Crawford fire. Victims were Robert Strawbridge age DS and his sister Donna two. mother Mrs James Strawbridge said she heard smoke and saw flames sweeping the stairway. The father worked in a Franklin machine shop. Coroner reports ongoing investigation into the blaze.
In Washington the defense mediation board convenes with northern and southern soft coal operators and the United Mine Workers to seek settlement of wage disputes. A 400000 miner strike looms across seven Appalachian states if terms are rejected, delaying public release of recommendations until tomorrow.
Zafiropulos Brothers revive the Arcade Restaurant at their old Corry Street location in the Traction Building announcing a Saturday opening. The new Ritz will feature a modern front and loge fountain, with a completed interior praised as one of the finest in northwestern Pennsylvania. Continued on Page Six.
Chief John C. Flanigan announced a two hour parking limit enforcement on Main and South streets in Washington. The plan also expands the six hour limit on Walling ton Street from Maple Avenue to First Avenue, with growing meter receipts and few infractions as motorists cooperate.
June 4 in Harrisburg the chairman of the House judiciary special committee voiced skepticism about increasing fines for breaking Pennsylvania blue laws. Supporters insist action is needed though committee sentiment appears weak. Reuben E. Cohen, Democrat from Philadelphia, chairs the panel.
In Harrisburg the Republican Senate and Democratic House remain in a stalemate as the five month dispute blocks action. Both chambers refuse to approve each other’s measures. the House issues several bills to be acted on later while the Senate places House bills on the postponed calendar. Senate leaders accuse House Democrats of stalling while aiming to stall further action until compromise talks resume.
British reports say RAF bombed the Beirut depot as violence swells in the Middle East. Berlin hints at protective measures along French colonial borders while France, under Vichy, contemplates concessions allowing Nazi use of six naval bases from the Mediterranean to Dakar, amid Crete and Ethiopia fighting.
The Jersey Bund auxiliary disclosed it turned over Camp Nordland at Andover to 400 mortgagees and surrendered its charter to the secretary of state Wilbur V Keegan. The move followed legislative action repealing the organization’s charter and corporation. Governor Edison signed the repeal promptly.
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