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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1941
Page
1
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Army reports North American Aviation in Inglewood returning to 85 percent of normal production as workers resume. At Consolidated Aircraft in San Diego, wage talks with AFL unions yield a tentative agreement easing strike pressure. CIO and Aluminum Corp of America plants settle wage disputes. Pittsburgh conciliation moves end strikes. Roosevelt announces conference with AFL Machinists leader to address Oakland and San Francisco disruptions.
City Council last night agreed to assume curbing and catch basins costs for upgrading West Main Street from Fifth Avenue west to near Wilson Street. State Highway Department reportedly on board. Aero Supply Mid Company to cover about 60 percent of curb costs with other property owners sharing the rest. City Engineer estimates curb and catch basins at a per front foot rate, project to be surveyed immediately and advanced rapidly.
President Roosevelt told Congress the United States has transferred about 75 million dollars in defense materials under the lease lend program to Britain and other democracies. He noted growing shipments of war gear, including planes and bombers, while avoiding disclosure of military secrets.
Lyman Wyoming June 11 soldiers guarded the wreckage of a twin motored bomber that plunged into a brush hillside ten miles east of the frontier town. Army convoys moved to the scene as six air corps men perished during a June snowstorm sending salvage crews to recover the twisted metal for its value. London bombings report British planes hit a German cruiser believed to be the Fring Eugen at Brest in a nighttime assault on the naval base authorities said.
A crowded Greyhound bound for New York was enveloped by flames and destroyed after colliding with a trolley at Old York Road and Roosevelt Boulevard. Firemen failed to save the bus, six injured treated at Temple University Hospital, and another bus carried about 16 more passengers to New York.
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson told 42 United States Military Academy graduates that Axis leaders expose a fundamental, uncompromising divide between right and wrong, freedom and slavery, and kindness and cruelty. He warned that any compromise with the Nazi system is impossible and doomed to failure.
City Engineer D D Williams reported possible federal aid for revamping Corry’s sewer system. He answered a Public Works Agency questionnaire, stating the city’s capacity to take on added services under the defense setup and that he would stay in touch with the agency to pursue assistance.
German and Japanese ties deepen as Berlin recognizes Japan’s interest in the Dutch East Indies and a 10 year Axis pact commits both nations to support a greater East Asia order. Tokyo reports a Japanese negotiator may be withdrawn over unsatisfactory Batavia trade replies.
Secretary Phillip Williams travels to Recife to obtain firsthand testimony from survivors of the Robin Moor sinking. He will take depositions from rescued Americans aboard the Brazilian steamer Quarig, as U.S. officials await formal reports from diplomats in Brazil. The incident raises questions about the sinking by a German submarine and the American doctrine of freedom of the seas.
Mead Park committee led by Lor B. Sears announced a city wide house to house canvass beginning Saturday to raise funds for Mead Park improvements. The drive seeks 50 cent contributions from every home to support a recreation center the city has long needed, inviting all residents to back the effort.
Washington June 11 Secretary of State Hull assured Portugal the United States has no regressive intentions regarding colonial holdings but warned against Nazi use of their possessions. Hull cited expanding aggression by a belligerent power threatening peace in the Western Hemisphere. Also accident death in Ellwood City Pa as 92 year old William Russell McBride shoots himself while hunting crows. coroner's report.
Proposals favor complete resurfacing of the Hare Creek road from the city line to the New York boundary, replacing earlier patchwork plans. The project would ease a long contentious stretch used by Corry residents traveling to Findley Lake, with material already received for North Center Street work and for Route 2543 and Route 25-044 resurfacing. Traffic on the relocated Seccoli road is flowing again but berms on the new stretch remain soft, prompting caution for motorists.
City officials seek Public Utility Commission action after a series of accidents at three railroad crossings. Walter H. Scott submits the complaint urging added safeguards and 24 hour water service at nearby centers. The council plans to press the case vigorously amid reports of repeated incidents and near misses.
Irish Prime Minister Eamon de Valera refused to allow United States ships to use Ireland’s seaports or airports as transit points for war supplies to Britain. He warned southern Ireland’s use could invite German attacks while signaling acceptance of an Atlantic passenger service terminus. A separate fire at Thompson-Bibow Maple Products caused 9 25 damage from a spark from a chimney.
Corry city and Wayne and Concord townships Republican committees met at Concord Community House with newly elected chair Wilmer Waterhouse. About 30 committeemen attended. officers named include Mrs. Samuel Stultz vice chair, LeRoy T. Cady treasurer, and Mrs. George Reeve secretary. Waterhouse spoke on committee work and fall campaign prospects. Welcoming guests included Judge J. Grin Waite and Mr. Lamberton of Erie. State Highway Department caretaker George Stowe discussed Good Roads and Erie county projects.
The Civil Service Board will conduct exams for police department positions at the Municipal Building Wednesday afternoon at 2290. The board, chaired by Dr V W. Graham with HJ Sheen and J. K. Spielman, aims to fill vacancies due to staff shortages. Only two candidates qualified in the last exam, one declined the appointment over permanent employment doubt, and the next test is to provide eligible applicants to ensure adequate patrols.
Harrisburg June 11 The U S Army boosted Pennsylvania s brass quota under selective service to 199970 men from 137074 last fall. The disclosure lists 44512 Pennsylvanians directly inducted or called for induction, with 92010 allowed and 58457 men under the new gross figures.
A Junior High School graduation evening celebrated the promotion of fourteen ninth graders to senior high. Parents and friends attended as the school’s band played the processional and Rev G L Boyd delivered the invocation. The program centered on the theme Classmates on Trial and featured the song The Little Soldier.
AP dispatches report French counterattack repelling British push along Syria Lebanon front while Middle East defenders hold positions near Damascus and Kiswe. Allies press objective as reports cite ongoing resistance and revised communiques from Damascus.
Corry High School Alumni Association prepares for the sixty eighth annual reunion and banquet at the Junior High auditorium on Thursday evening. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars serves the banquet at 6 30 with turkey, vegetables, desserts and drinks. Program features Rev. P A Galbreath, a poem, assembly, welcome address by Marjorie Peck, remarks by Olin Williams Bracken Jr class of 1941, Cleve R Morton and Ralph Dewey. Roy Wolfe’s orchestra provides dancing music 9 to 12.
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