Grads Meeting Draws Record Crowd At 65th Reunion
Nearly four hundred alumni and guests filled the Junior High School Thursday for the 65th annual High School Ultima Association reunion. The 1940 reunion set attendance records with delegates from out of town. Class of 1919 won the D. Golegrave Memorial Cup for permanent possession, while Marjorie Peck was elected Alumni Association president for 1940-41. Officers named include Joseph Pitcavage and Adele McGray as vice presidents, Carl Nelson as vice president, and FT Babbitt and D B Leach continuing as secretary and treasurer, with Diane Bogie and Frente T Babbitt as trustees.
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Cory High
High School Ultima Association
Joseph Pitcavape
Adele McGray
Carl Nelson
FT Babbitt
D. B. Leach
Diane Bogie
Frente T. Babbitt
Government Yields to Pleas for Aid to Allies
The United States Army and Navy move to aid Britain and France via indirect sales and transfers of planes and munitions. Ninety aircraft were ready to be ticketed, with additional planes to follow, as Congress debated aiding the Allies without full war declaration.
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Ronald G. van Tine
Washington
United States Army
Navy
Congress
Great Britain
France
Eppesita
Ald
Fism
AI Ud
W.Y
Foreign securities watch tightened by U S order
United States Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau Jr signed a June 7 order directing customs and federal officers to monitor all foreign securities mailed or imported. The move aims to block Germany from cashing in on seized securities in invaded territories and imposes tight controls on securities from foreign countries except those slated for immediate delivery to the Federal Reserve.
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United Press
Washington
Theixensury Relay
Mastal
Custom
United States
Germany
Treas
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Iso
W Federal Reserve
Hunger strike ends at Eastern Penitentiary
Philadelphia report says nine inmates at Eastern Penitentiary ended a nine hour hunger strike. Victor Andrecll, 43, life term for murder in Luzerne County, was treated by a prison physician after the episode.
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Valiey
Philadelphia
Hethers Smith
Wtay
Victor Andrecll
John Bronkie
Tuzerne
Tadk
Harrisburg Opens Delayed For Industrial School Daye White Air
June 7 report from Harrisburg notes a 296000 Industrial school event delayed to August 1 under supervision of a superintendent. Fragmentary text limits full details but confirms postponement and authority involvement.
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Harrisburg
White Air
Guperinteyaint
Ericr
Italian ships ordered into neutral ports
New York June 1 Italian government orders all Italian ships at sea to head for neutral ports and cancels sailings of Italian vessels. Several Thulin Line ships now at American ports are affected. Cargo vessels Arca Assa and Alberta will be held in port. Belvedere will stay in Philadelphia. Orders disclosed after shipping circles reported confidential notices.
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Gy Unitea Press
New York
Ialian
Idlian
Tiloerrands
Tlallén Line
Verrinco
Rome
Util Shep
Tentray
Philadelphis
Roosevelt Supports Compulsory Military Training
President Roosevelt today endorsed universal compulsory military training in the United States. He cited an editorial from the New York Times urging national preparation and indicated his agreement with the core premise, emphasizing the need for readiness and national defense.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Roywelt
Dioday
Flag Day Exercises Planned With Parade June 14
Plans for a Flag Day service at City Park on Friday evening June 1, under Corry Lodge of Elks and local service clubs, feature Ex-Senator Joseph Zelsenhiein of Girard as principal speaker. A parade with veterans groups, the Corry Band, Boy Scouts, and color presentation will open the program.
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United States
Corry
Clyde D
Wilcox Camp
United Spanish War Veterans
Lient
A. W. Thompson
Veterans of Foreigns Wars
Elmer C. Carrier
American Legion
2Th Infantry
Pennsylvania National Guard
Elk’s Club
Boy Scout
Charles P. Keating
Clinton McLean
Leon Brown
James
P. Carrig
Arthur Scheppne
War Today Analyzed by J W T Mason
United Press war expert J W T Mason analyzes German moves in World War I style. He notes France’s Paris defense still in early stage and German precautions to guard against a flank attack from the Soissons area toward Paris. He highlights German aims along the Chemin Des Dames ridge and Somme front.
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J. W. T. Mason
United Press
the Guiday
Hitler
Wapair
Paris
Soissons
Chemin Des Dames Ridge
Oise-Aisne Canal
Oise
Somme
Abbeville
J. Wt. Mason
Gontinien
Baye Six
Maxime Weyuune
Alliel Kenerdlissimo
Fru
Weygand
Genuiniissimo
Une Treat
Tgmsomme
Channel
Aisne
Peronne
Anlay de Chatend
Chemis Des Dames
Gormans
Sommeiver
Chemin Dey
Ridnay
Name Schofield to Federal Post
Major Lemuel B. Schofield, a Warren native known in Corry, prepares to head the immigration and naturalization service in Philadelphia. Former Philadelphia public safety director, he was named by the attorney general and views the appointment as crucial during a tense security period in eastern Pennsylvania. He is 47, Penn Law School graduate, teaches at University Law School, and runs a private practice. He served as infantry captain in World War I.
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Lemuel B. Schofield
Warren
Corry
Fnr Naturalization Service
Philadelphia
Maj Schofield
Schofield
Rébért
Pennsylvania
Natye
University of Pennsylvania Law Scho
W Professon
Lay UU Terple “University Law
Gebotield
Wichita Heads for South America on Friendly Visit
June 7 reporter notes Secretary of the Navy Charles Iadison announced the heavy cruiser Wichita will voyage to South American waters on a friendly visit. It follows the cruiser Quincy visit to Rio de Janeiro last Friday and is expected to call Montevideo Uruguay, with Desfoneta as the only definite port of call for the Wichita. several other ports will be included in the itinerary.
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Washington
Secretary of Navy
Charles Iadison
Wichita
Rio de Janeiro
Montivedeo
Uruguay
Quincy
Wicinity 4
Navy Department
Corry Safety Week Campaign Gains Impetus
Corry safety week gains momentum as E J Worth of the American Safety Council leads programs at schools and public gatherings. The campaign features the Voice of Safety on main streets, safety films, and tips to prevent accidents. A bike riders party at City Park tomorrow invites all cyclists with safety lessons and refreshments. Camarsh Hoynes won the safe driver's contest with daily awards to be given.
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Comry
Jwhn
Finley Worth
American Safety Council of Byles
Sterling Milk Company
Worth
Voice of Safety
Orangentie
Tee
Sterling Company
Boy Scouts
Mario
Camarsh Hoynes
Parle Street
WAzI Victory Seen By Rabbi Silver
Pittsburgh on June 7 America Guild faced a speech by Rabbi Silver of Cleveland predicting not only a Nazi victory but a wartime peace with Allied terms. He warned the federation at Social Agencies meeting that American work will be deeply tested by hostile world pressures and possible invasion fears.
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Ufvrow
Pittsburgh
America Guild
Ryan
Aisha
Bilver
Cleveland
Federation
Children’s Day Observances Planned Across Four Churches
Programs are scheduled in four churches for Children’s Day observances. The Presbyterian Sunday School will host an 11 o’clock service with a long program of recitations, songs, piano solos, and a baptism, featuring many named participants and a graduation presentation.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
Rey. G. Hoyd
Howard McGray
A. V. Cochran
Dorothy Wale Ince
Charles McCmy
Raymond Lawson
James
Edward Shue
Delores Hosier
Tiny
Ots
Lialle
Sonny
Beckwith
Leous Barton
Myra Lol Heerlein
Go- Tetta McClintock
C. Merri
Patterson
Boyd
Methodist Church
Childres
FR. 5
Dewey
Reeitnions
Martyn Ingram
Bets Lopus
Belly Ann Russell
Edward Krone
Sylvia Cassell
Jimmie Stowe
Lary Gassett
Kathleen Rauscher
Bobby Clark
Britain Moves to Prevent Attacks on Coasts
London dated June 1 reports a government order to deter surprise German landings by forcing merchant vessels to follow blackout routes near UK coasts. Ships must use designated lanes, avoid others, and may be fired upon for noncompliance before sunset, with convoys exempt.
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Spee
London
United Kingdom
Paris braces as chutzists threat grows
Paris erects anti parachutist barriers and evacuates radio warnings as the Battle of the Somme frontiers intensify east of the Oise. German bombardment and air raids provoke Allied countermeasures while Weygand orders defiance and readiness to defend frontier positions without retreat.
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Rapid Weinzen
United Press
Paris
Oise River
Somme
Aisne
Oiscenna
Igh
Etenses
Pranen
IL Mite
Nad
Henry Faribert
Ynatirilag Fost
Dawn
Milan
Anthorger Smilies
Pali
Nazi gains claimed along front amid high command communique
Reported Nazi forces pierce the Weygand line and advance along the entire fighting front. The German high command released a communique from Adolf Hitler’s headquarters at Landau or nearby, outlining major gains and battlefield progress.
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Sui
Philloe
Landau
Hitler
Nit
British Embassy in Rome Guards Amid Maltese Memorial Event
British guards line the Rome street in a ceremony marking Maltese protests and a memorial for Maltese rebels from the 1919 uprising. The event drew 1,000 participants and featured a Maltese nationalist movement display and formal tributes by British and Maltese officials.
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Rome
British airfield bombed by Nazis during raid
The ministry said German planes bombed a London airfield last night. Royal Air Force units engaged the raid and reported fires and damage. Details on casualties or extent were not immediately clear, but authorities described defenses as brisk and effective.
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London
Tur
Lint
Royal Air Force
Renew battle for control of dams
President renews battle over dam control as federal government weighs stakes in Allegheny river projects. Officials including Stewart and Wallis discuss water and power oversight while McGay and board members prepare to seek approval for a food stamp plan in Pittsburgh. Local participants in June include Wintrow and Arthur Ef.
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Alweh Stewart
Arti Water and Power
Wallis Neore
Fary
Tad McGay
Artur
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WAR Today
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Britain
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Rom
Dune
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