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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
1
A Monday night ceremony recognises the 12th Infantry Regiment for its service. Colonel M. Ding, Lt. Col. Moore, and Major Ted Le Viola lead the event with Kane and Newson in attendance as staff officers.
Corry under a Flag Day theme of Europe at war will hold a city park program tomorrow evening. A parade from the Foreign War’s home to City Park precedes tributes to the flag, a band concert, and remarks by aviator Joseph Zelsenheim. Mayor Frank E. Hepler urges citizens to display flags and attend.
Red Cross war work continues as Cory Chapter girls in Red Cross uniforms collect contributions at Woolworth, Murphy’s, National Bank, Lutens National Bank, McCracken’s, Mevandrew’s, Lindaley’s, and Corry Ore Stores and the pass office on Saturday. Any size donation welcomed.
Harrisburg reports the State Turnpike Commission confirmed the Hassburg Pittsburgh route will not be dedicated or formally opened on schedule. Officials cited unspecified delays and indicated a new opening date would be announced later.
Former Senator Joseph R. Zissenheim of Girard, a World War veteran, will deliver the principal address during Plug Day exercises at City Park tomorrow evening. The event focuses on community progress and honors veterans.
Corry Hospital repair efforts were reviewed at the regular monthly board meeting held in the library basement. Directors Brown Carlson DeRosay Elm Fogle Howard and Lombard attended. May statistics showed 165 patients receiving 679 days of care with 17 births and 4 deaths. daily census averaged 22. Kitchen redecorating and other repairs were delayed by contractor issues. grounds were excellent except rear driveway widening. coal bids from WW Cohen Sons Crystal Ice and Coal Hammind Elevator were referred to the buildings and grounds committee for tabulation ahead of the June 19 meeting.
The Red Cross chapter meets at the Municipal Building tonight at 8 30 to reorganize. Officers urge all subscribers and ward chairmen with workers to attend the Roll Call. an executive committee will be named and business discussed. The meeting was moved to 8 30 to avoid church and other conflicts.
Applications for Bear Lake postmastership announced today with details for obtaining application forms at the local post office. Senate leaders in Washington set a timetable for confirmation while the defense program advances amid national policy debates.
Paris reporting that Premier Reynaud sent a message to President Roosevelt asking for a public U.S. pledge of aid and for material support short of an expeditionary force. He pledged to fight before Paris, behind Paris, in the provinces, and even in North Africa and American possessions if needed.
Several people were burned when high test gasoline ignited in the implement room of D. H. Haggerty hardware store at Sugar Grove. An employee drew gasoline from a drum as it burst into flames, and Lawrence Dalrymple carried the flaming drum from the building. Spectators using extinguishers were burned, stock in front scorched, with damage pegged at several hundred dollars.
United Frese reports from Shamokin that Gen. Edward Martin, head of the Pennsylvania National Guard, urged unity to protect the United States against the threats of democracy. He spoke at the opening of the 26th annual state convention of the United Spanish War Veterans, drawing more than 600 delegates.
Pennsylvania State motor police have increased highway patrols at Carry sub-station, leading to more arrests. In the past week three arrests were recorded, including a Denver motorist and an Ere resident without a valid license. Additional officers allow longer road checks and stricter enforcement of speed limits on state highways. Information in most cases is brought before Alderman C B Porter, who also handles city police court matters.
Hollidaysburg master of the Pennsylvania State Grange, Kenzie S Bng ehaw, addressed Pomona Grange during a two day session, stressing democracy and uplifting living forms. Dr. Ralph D Bacon spoke on Cancer Prevention, a pageant stressed American freedom, and 175 Grangers attended the evening session from multiple towns.
Paris has been proclaimed an open city by the military governor, with assurances that adequate food and supplies are being provided for the population. Reports from Rome note bombardment casualties in Turin, and British sources quote a French official on Allied progress near Beaumont, north of Paris.
Philadelphia June 13 U S Supreme Court Justice Owen J Roberts ruled out consideration as a potential dark horse candidate for the Republican presidential nomination. When asked if he would run if named the GOP standard bearer Roberts replied, positively not.
War Today Analyzed describes intensified German pressure aimed at pinching the Allied right flank and pushing operations toward Argonne. It notes Paris as effectively secondary, mentions advances from Reims toward Chalons and Vitry Le Francois, and warns Weygand may be forced to bend west toward Paris if unable to block the German drive.
German forces mass for a broad offensive from the north toward Paris and the Reims sector, with 1,500 to 2,000 tanks aimed at encircling the French armies from the Maginot Line eastward. General Weygand orders an eight mile retreat to strengthen the Champagne line as German units push toward Le Havre and other ports.
German high command announced a broad offensive with rapid advances along the front. The statement claimed crossing the Marne near Chalons and the capture of Chalons as Allied armies on the west wing were destroyed. It asserted over 100000 Allied prisoners since June 6 and the seizure of hundreds of tanks and material.
About 6,000 British soldiers and an unknown number of Allied troops were captured by German forces during the St Valery en Caux withdrawal toward the Seine. The War Office confirmed a portion of the division, once 19,000 to 20,000 strong, remained unaccounted for as the rest were embarked at a French port.
British Royal Air Force bombed German positions near Paris and damaged bridges along the Seine, with reports of near-total destruction of river crossings. Italian planes struck French bases at Bizerte and Toulon, damaging airfields and ships. a Mediterranean cruiser was sunk in the action.
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