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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1941

Page

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Nutritious Crushed Apple Treats Adand Prices

A fragmented ad text lists ultana marek names and prices for crushed apple nourishment items. Appears to be a vintage grocery ad with small 10 cent and 25 cent price points.

Restriction to Apply in East Within Month

The article reports a nationwide energy conservation push during wartime. Civilian use of oil could be voluntary restricted in the eastern states within a month to conserve power for aluminum and magnesium production for lend-lease. Officials warn of an oil shortage and potential curtailment of low use electricity in the Southeast and other regions, with a countrywide daylight saving time plan urged to save energy.

Associated Press Washington Ous Deferis Ickes Defense Vehicle Ent Congress le House Roosevelt Defensa Eneles Tekes Fay Amerpices Arilisay Servicer

Auxiliary ships of Bismarck reported sunk

Allied sources say three supply ships and an armed trawler were sunk to cut off the Bismarck and other Nazi vessels from German supply lines. The Bismarck, sunk May 27 after Hood engagement, reportedly had limited fuel range. Weather outlook June 6 to 10 shows fair conditions with showers late weekend and lingering rain through Tuesday.

Axsnclited London Admiralty Royalavy Fidmiralty Tin Bismarck Hood Toeland Greenland Warley

Fair Grounds Housing Acquisition Bid Sparks 1941 Update

Government takes title to fairgrounds for housing at a cost of 5801 dollars. Federal Judge Gilwan approves land transfer, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Lilioth W. Finkel overseeing condemnation. Project aims include Employment by Aete Bipply Coy and nearby neighborhoods, with a confirmation hearing set for August 7, 1941.

Mysa Patshurgh Cox Tor Demiltte- Jonke Judg RM Gilwan Inkinz Lilioth W. Finkel

Opposition 10 Abolishment Of City Assessor Debate Grows

The proposed abolition of the city assessor. a shift to county valuations could raise taxes and threaten municipal debt and school aid. Erie officials warn a loss of revenue and bond backing if city assessments are replaced, with next session expected to consider the bill.

Municipali Fies Aarulsbure Erie Andrey Sterrext Basia Nisk

Roosevelt signs act to take over idle foreign ships

President Roosevelt signed a measure permitting the government to seize and operate about 80 foreign ships idle in American waters. He ordered the Maritime Commission to implement the act promptly and indicated no French vessels were included.

Washington Roosevelt

Roosevelt Denounces Nazi Propaganda as False Peace Terms

President Roosevelt, at a Washington press conference, said Ambassador Winant did not bring peace terms and accused Germany of propagandist efforts. He cited two Berlin orders to Nazi and Fascist sympathizers aiming to mislead Americans about Britain seeking peace and about Winant’s mission.

Washington Roosevelt John G. Wineni Winant Germany Berlin Western Hemisphere United States Britain

Dutch Reply to Japan Demand in Trade Talks

In Batavia Netherlands East Indies the Dutch reply to a Japanese trade delegation was delivered. The reply is believed polite but unfavorable and declines Japan's demand to seize from the Indies large docks for war essentials such as rubber oil and tin. The Japanese delegate Kenkichi Yoshizawa called the reply unreceptive and said negotiations teeter on a precipice with potential danger to relations between Japan and the West.

Batavta Netherlands Japan

White House faces idle defense workers amid strike threats

About 52,800 defense workers idle as strikes loom in Washington. Speculation grows whether President Roosevelt will invoke unlimited emergency powers to keep strategic plants open. North American Aviation shutdown sparks questions as mediation continues. officials report Roosevelt not yet fully informed of the situation.

Associated Press Roosevelt Washington White House North American Aviation Company California Stephen C. M. Orton Ameria Pacific Northwest Mts

Connally to offer substitute for war department bill

In Washington officials expect new legislation to replace the defeated war department property bill. Connally proposed empowering seizure of defense plants under production delays, while Byrnes signaled drafting a broader measure. Senate committees will study Connally’s amendment alongside other defense seizure ideas.

Connally War Department Senate Associatem Press Washington Feaders Roosevelt Byrnes D- IC Congress Senate Military Committee Ail Reynolds D-Nc Senatoc Connally D-Tex Hismensit Norris Conhall

Nazi Air Corps Leaves Sicily in Axis Reposition

Rome dispatch reports the German air corps has left Sicily as the Axis shifts focus. The move follows German air support used to protect Axis forces across the Mediterranean, with Libya operations pushing British forces back toward Buya n. Axis control of Crete reduces need for a large Luftwaffe presence near nearby battlefields.

Associated Press Rome Sicily Giornale Diitalia Yeeson Siey Mediterranean Libya Buynt Grete Ori Holly

Pioneer motorcar driver Louis Chev dies at home

Detroit June 6 Rexigner and In Denver Del Ay Melon recounts Louis Chev Toles a 62 year old pioneer of motorcars died at his home. Born in Switzerland December 28 1860 he set a world record in May 1905 driving a plated racing car over a mile at Sheepshead Bay in 52.8 seconds.

AY Melon Detroit Louis Chev- Toles Pioneer Motorcar Rexigner Sitomonile Chevrolet Switzerland Iova Sheepshead Bay New York

Mead Park Improvement Effort Moves Ahead in West Wayne

Mead Park development plans were outlined at a committee meeting in the Milsterpal building. Olin W. Bracken, Philadelphia attorney and former Corry resident, was named chairman. A permanent organization formed with Sragk ah noninnunk as president and a canvass for fifty cent contributions to fund improvements including a street, baseball and softball facilities, pool, and tennis courts was proposed.

Corry Olin W. Bracken Park Ruth Soper Sragkah Coniinunk Stanly H.nichols Donald W. Williams Mazel Meeker Walter Sweet Pounciman Nichols Mand Girl Scouts Citiens Mead Pork Booster Bracken Louis B. Sears W. P. Lombard J. 4. Cassidy Frank G Whiteley Merle Laham

Deferred rating granted two on employment leaving roster

Occupational deterrent abated for two registrants Rolland G. Chase of Cory and John Robert Knick-Erhocker of Edinboro as deferment due to defense industry work was announced. Twenty six are now scheduled to leave on Tuesday from Union City contingent.

Union City Defense Industries Rolland G. Chase Cory John Robert Knick- Erhocker Edinboro

Engineer Dies In Cab After Freight Train Fails To Start

June 6 report from Reading Railroad notes a freight train failed to start after water fill at a water-filling station in Tinters township. Crewmen found engineer William Hermanuts, 83, of Prospect Park, Pa, dead in the cab.

Feiladelphia Reading Railroad Tinteurs Township William 7. Hermanuts Prospect Park

French General Denies German Troop Control in Syria

Damascus June reports quote General Henri Dentz ordering full defense of mandates in Syria. He dismisses claims of France surrendering to Germany, says no German troops landed at Latakia or Balik, and asserts continued French military presence and control despite rumors.

Damascus Syria Henri Dente Germany Tran France Latakis Balit Denis Telus

Filing fee cuts eyed for municipal candidates

Municipal office hopefuls may pay reduced filing fees this year under proposed legislation. Mayor and council aspirants would pay 10 dollars instead of 25, while jury commissioners drop to 20. County-wide offices keep 95, others 2 or 1, with election officers at 50 cents. School director filings may require no fee. Petitions may start June 21, with deadlines near July 21. Daylight London air raid alarm sounded briefly.

Ralph C. Benedict Bleisiph Benedict Boards of Supervisors

Commencement Exercises Set for June 15 and 18 at St Edward

St Edward High School announces commencement events with a June 15 ceremony and an June 18 program featuring salutatory remarks by Ann Pages, presentations including When Mary Walked the Earth, and the Flower Bowl of Roses. Senior diplomas to eight graders will follow the eighth grade exercises on Sunday.

St Edwards Hiei School Ann Pages Mary St. Edward James Foley Garden of Roses Mars G. Banhart Mary Jean Sullivan Dome Feeney Sulin Princes Feeney Mary Gulherinte Joan Feeney Marghes Hughes Mary G. Hannan Mary Ann Sullivan Mary ‘Earl Sulligay Theresa Lairel Thomas Payer Blair Hyots Willigm Hopkins Bernard Donoghue John Lite Billy O'Brien Frank Warcals

I Love the Cows and Chickens Not This Bride Plea

Mary Casper, 23, told Judge Samuel H. Gartner she sought divorce from Frank F. Casper, 27, claiming the farm he touted actually belonged to his mother. She described waking at 2:40 a.m. to milk, care for animals, and potato digging, living like a peasant. She said he bought little and treated her harshly, with limited clothing and a film ribbon purchase, during four months of marriage. Judge Gardner reserved decision.

Pillyaurgh Mary Casper Samuel H. Gartner Frank F. Casper Segr Corry Frank Shea Gardner

Navy launches Terror mine layer and South Dakota battleship

The 6,000-ton mine layer Terror is launched at Philadelphia Navy Yard amid a rush to expand the naval fleet. The event follows a string of ship launches as the South Dakota battleship also to be launched across the Delaware. Mrs. Ralph A. Bard christened the Terror, with Secretary Knox aboard for keel laying of the cruiser Santa Fe on the same day.

Philadelphia United States Navy Philadelphia Navy Delaware Fey Yeu Theavy Sis~ter Pacific Coast Yards Ralph ‘A. Bard Secretary of the Navy Terror Navy Air Camden Yards New York Shipbuilding Company South Dakota Brooklyn Navy Yard Washington Halan J. Bushfield Goveror Frank Knox Santa Fe

British Admit War Situation Now Grave and Greece

British reports say Gibraltar bombed by Italian air raid while Axis forces strike toward Suez and Alexandria. German sources warn Syria tense as North Africa builds to a clash, with UK defense strained by Crete defeat and production delays.

Somor Suez Germany Britain Syria Bribhee Sulia Edined Middle East Crete Alexandria Lanai

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