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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1941

Page

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Damascus Open City Hope Looms as British Advance Nears

Damascus, Syria, expected to yield without a fight if British and Free French forces reach the capital. Reports say the city may be treated as open, with no defenses prepared, as Beirut and Sidon fall under advancing Allied pressure. French units resist near the front while a flanking move threatens to open Damascus gates.

Associated Press Gamascus Syria ONO Damascus Tush Paris Atselt Slaghter London Westlie God Free Trench Lebanon Wri Beirut Reuters Cairo Daimageus Tageus Mediterranean Sidon Kissone Vichy de Gaullists Cty Philibert Gallet

Vichy Warns Britain Again Over French Interests

Vichy France warns Britain of continuing operations against French interests. The semi-official statement, issued as a reaction to British plans, claims Britain intends to directly attack French interests and implies escalating tension between the two nations.

Vichy Prance Brance Britain Tetemendin Great Britain

Berlin Defiant On Torpedoing Of U S Ship

An authorized German source declares Germany will shoot at any contraband carrier sailing for England including the Robin Moor. The 5,000 ton US freighter formerly Exmoor was torpedoed May 21 in the South Atlantic. German authorities continue investigations and will decide later whether to comment.

Associated Press Berlin Jy Shin England United States South Atlantic Capetown Union of South Africa Exmoor Germany Germay Russia Middle East Shifford Britain

Suppress Edition of Hitler's Paper Suppress Edition

Berlin authorities seized part of the VorlKischer Beobachter edition containing an article by Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels. An official spokesman declined to discuss the reason for the extraordinary confiscation and the action's scope.

Berlin Vorlkischer Beobachter Adolf Hitler Paul Joseph Goebbels

U S Plans Protest Over Robin Moor Sinking

The United States will lodge a vigorous protest with Germany over the sinking of the Robin Moor. Survivors’ evidence suggests the vessel was torpedoed deliberately by a Nazi U-boat. The State Department prepared a formal note detailing the case and asserting U S concerns.

Armeia Pres Washington United States Germany State Department

Robin Moor Sinks After U-boat Attack Off South Atlantic

Survivors tell how the plainly marked American freighter Rabin was halted by a German submarine in the South Atlantic on May 21. The U-boat fired torpedoes and shells as the ship sank, then destroyed wreckage. Aboard the U-boat a laughing cow insignia was painted on the conning tower. The commander spoke poor English. Thirty five are missing. The incident prompted demands for restitution and a full German explanation. Continued on Page Three.

Roosevelt White House State Department Walter J. Linthicum U. S Pernambulco Brazil Osorio South Atlantic Lorricke Lorrekke Wifebeat

German Papers Silent On Robin Moor Case

German newspapers have not reported details of the Robin Moor sinking by a submarine. Authorities say they are investigating and seek authoritative information, though the public remains largely unaware of whether a German submarine was involved.

Robin Moor Berlin United States

Congress Demands Action In Torpedoing Of Robin Moor

Washington lawmakers debated the sinking of the Robin Moor in the South Atlantic. Calls for naval protection of U S commerce grew as some urged decisive action. others urged waiting for German explanations. Pepper of Florida insisted Germany sank the ship deliberately and urged full naval operations if needed.

Mssueustent Washington Germany Congress South Atlantic Robin Moorath Senglor Pepper D-Fla Britain United States Navy Robin Moor Hitler Rep. Trac Doalif

Annual Gowry High Alumni Reunion At Junior High

The Gowry High School Alumni Association held its sixty seventh reunion and banquet at the Junior High School with 395 members and the new graduating class of 1941 joining. A turkey dinner, program, dancing and visiting followed in the auditorium. Members of the Ladies Auxiliary served the dinner amid a large turnout. Addresses by Cleve Morton and Ralph Dewey preceded elections for officers and trustees. The gathering honored several elderly members with flowers. A brief talk by Hiram Thompson stressed helping others as true success. Continued on Page Three.

Gowry High School Alumni Association Associatin Ladies Auxiliary Archie W. Thompson Veterans of Foreign Wars Indies Ameries Howard J. Sheen Merrill Lillie P. A. Gallbreath Methodist Church Marjorie Peck Olly Williams Bracken Ar Dent Réepe Cleve R. Morton Board of Baication Ralph S. Dewey Doe F. Pitcavage Advis McCray Car Nelson Norma Grice Prank T. Bebbitt D Hverett Leach Babbitt Lena Cohens Virgil G. Gurtis Cora Crippen Emma Heath 8. B. Hammond Hiram Thompson Lakewood Ohio

French Seamen Rejoin British in Free French Push

Cairo reports show officers and men from French warships in Alexandria harbor re joining the Free French in growing numbers. Syrian developments threaten a decisive clash while Lorraine and allied ships, stripped of armament, oil, and crews by the armistice accord, see many sailors return to France.

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Shipyard strike settlement eyed for Monday

In a dramatic turn the Atlantic ship industry faces a possible end to the massive 50 million dollar strike as AFL machinists to Washington to decide on a council action. A Sunday meeting in San Francisco set to approve further steps and a potential secret allotment to end the work stoppage.

Associated Press Rouge Su Fryansige Tday APL Washington Shinyatels Hey Hoole Saly

Flag Day Observance in Corry Tonight at City Park

Corry marks Flag Week with annual Flag Day exercises sponsored by Corry Lodge No. 109 BPOE in the city park this evening. A procession forms at the V.W. home at 8 and proceeds to the park for the program. Speaker will be former district attorney MoIlmer Graham.

Corry Corry Lodge B. P.O. Elles State Armory V.W

Feeney to Address St Edward's Graduation Class

Rev J E Feeney assistant pastor of St Ann's Erie and former Sir Thomas aide will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to the 194F St Edward's high school graduating class at commencement exercises. Eight seniors including Ame Jackson Ann Payer Marie De Mauri Prince Peeney James Pooney Rosaline Hopkins Mary Gathrine Matuz John Wascak. awards for religion and other subjects to be announced at morning mass. Commencement closes with benediction by Francis Graves P Ry celebrant with Fr Pius SVD and Rev Pr Feeney deacon and sub deacon. Class night exercises were held Thursday with Amelia Jackson valedictory and Ann Paver salutatory.

J. Edward Feeney St. Ann's Church Erie Sir ‘Thomas St. Edward's High School St. Thomas’ Church Sindy Frances Pee St. Edward’s High School Amée Ma Jackson Ann Payer Marie de Mauri Princes Peeney James Pooney Rosaline Hopkins Mary Gatherine Matuz Ohn Wascak Francis J. Graves P. Ry Hey Fr. Pius Pr. Feeney St. Edward's School Amelia Jackson Ann Paver

Biddle Seen As Possible Successor To Attorney General

Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt may pick Francis Biddle as Attorney General to succeed Robert Jackson, with W Arnold possibly assisting. The article notes Biddle’s anti trust record and favorable Senate reception, while Senators Byrne and Pepper voice support for Biddle and Am plant, and Roosevelt also orders fingerprinting for federal civil service employees.

Associated Press Washington Capsi Gol Hill Roosevelt Geneal Robert H. Jackson Francis Biddle Thinman W. Arnold Justice Apartmentss Jackson Fie Supreme Court Fastan F. Slane Shee Charles Evans Hughes Amid Assist Ant Nevillnd Nebraska Norris Hoosevelt Federal

CIO purge begins on coast in Los Angeles drive

June 13 report from Los Angeles says CIO purge targets subversive elements within UAW on the Pacific coast. Richard Frankensteen, national head of the aviation division, calls for removal of communists from leadership during the UAW organizing drive. He condemns the five day North American Aviation strike as wild and outlaw strife. Mrs Gathering Willert retires from a weekly visit to Deepl, Mich.

Py Assuciaren Los Angeles Cro Toeaty Unio National Defense Mediation Board Washington

Russia studies Nazi demands in Black Sea area

The British report rising tensions between Berlin and Moscow over possible German demands in the Black Sea region. London notes unconfirmed claims that Nazi demands could push Moscow toward strategic concessions, while both sides seek to avoid war.

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Federal court rules on Mrs Splane funds

Federal Judge RM Gloson ordered securities and cash held by Oil City Trust Company for Mrs Minnie Splane to be turned over to Palmer and Merchants National Bank of Los Angeles successor guardian. The ruling dismissed the Silver State Securities Company suit which claimed Splane assigned her cash and securities on June 13 1940. Holdings likely exceed $100 000.

Associated Pics Pittsburgh RM Gloson Oil City Trust Company Oil City Minnie ©. Sulane Palmer and Merchants National Bank of Los Angeles Thin ‘Worman Silver State Securities Company Newvada Corporation Splane Mtr

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