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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1940

Page

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Murder Slayers Linked In Centre County Case

Harrisburg June 14 United Press reports Pennsylvania authorities solved one of two Centre County sex murders. Richard Millinder 25 of Mount Eagle confessed to killing Pay Gates 21 of Bellefontaine factory girl on May 5, linking to a similar murder of Rachael Taylor 17 a Penn State freshman from Wildwood N J on April 25. A second killer for Taylor remains at large. A highway department electric eye aided police in the investigation.

United Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania Qynn G. Adams WEA Adams Richard Millinder Mount Eagle Pay Gates Comay Bellefonts Offiay Ie Gates Rachael Taylor Pennsylvania State College Wildwood N. J Atate Highway Department Fay Gates Sechudeer Mountain Rose

Young Woman Slain in New Castle. Brother-in-Law Confesses

Police say Helen Nasal, 26, Shenango Township, was stabbed repeatedly near her home in New Castle. Arthur Dean, 25, her brother-in-law and a WEA worker, confessed to the murder after being arrested at his home and later in the district attorney's office.

United Press New Castle Helen Nasal Shenango ‘Township Lawrence County Arthur Dean John G. Lamdree Paul A. Welch Dean WEA

Oil refinery tanks move on Erie rail line northbound

A freight train hauling 18 oil refinery tanks, each with a span of 4 feet 6 inches, passed Gutail road this morning on the Erie line from Milwaukee to New York en route to Liverpool. Erie officials said no other eastern railroad can handle 2600 ton freight vans.

Erie R. R Gutail Road Milwaukee New York Liverpool England Erie Thelpine

War Today Analyzed by J W T Mason

War expert J W T Mason analyzes German offensives five weeks after the blitz into Holland and Belgium. He argues Germany won by offensive tactics, air reconnaissance, dive bombers, tanks, and mass infantry, noting Allied defense overextension and French high command failures. Parries the idea of outnumbered German forces as a secondary factor and discusses strategic implications for Paris and the Maginot Line.

Ay J. W. T. Mason United Press Paris Holland Belgium W.T. Mason Hitler Sedan Reynaud Suace France Low Countries French War Ministry Tilfler Sitack Weygand Montmedy Maginot

Franco Takes Tangier Across From Gibraltar

Madrid reports Franco's government assumes police control of Tangier's international zone across the Straits from Gibraltar. The Tangier statute of 1926 neutralizes and demilitarizes the area under 27 officials, with French British Spanish Italian involvement. Spanish Moroccan forces reportedly enter to take over protection, seen as a breach of international agreement.

United Pro Madrid Francisco Franco Tangier Straits Gibraltar Caliphate Spanish Morocco Spain

Community eyes $1600 iron lung goal with drives

Local groups plan an informal canvass to raise about 400 toward purchasing an iron lung respirator for Corry. Firemen’s Relief Association and Corry Elks will contribute 250, Italian-American Association 40 to 50, Kiwanis 25, Veterans of Foreign Wars may 0, Rotary Club opposed. A central committee will report in two weeks on possible support and final decision.

Corry Iidge of Elks Corry Firemen's Relief Association Kiwanis Club Veterans of Poresent Wars Tut the Post Rotary Club Richard Rossbacher S. B. Elston W. P. Gombard

Red Cross Chapter Plans Year Ahead After Budget Report

The Corry Chapter of the American Red Cross prepared for reorganizing the coming year at a meeting in the Municipal building. Mrs. W. M. Houghton presented a detailed financial report showing year receipts of 1598.58 and expenditures of 1216.19, with a 222.48 balance and funds earmarked for national headquarters. A war relief campaign total stood at 420.06, under half of the original quota. A volunteer canvass in Red Cross dress was planned for tomorrow to collect contributions at stores, banks, and the post office. An executive committee was named including Reneau, Bracken, Howard, Rossbacher, Lombard, Bian, Leon Brown, Shrader, and others, with ex officio members Mayor Frank Hepler and representatives from the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. The committee will meet next week to reorganize and elect officers.

Corry W. M. Houghton Red Cross Treaile Belgium France Torhshevinl Lomistrow Red Crasg Reneau C. W. Bracken Clifton Howard Richard Rossbacher W P. Lombard J. A. Bian Leon Brown Frank Shradler George Keefe Charles Stewart J. J. Haight F. Giblin Marjorie Peck Dwar Kinley

Medical Service Plan to Be Available Soon

Pennsylvania plans a low cost Medical Service Association co operative medical plan offering surgery and physician services. Under a eight cents a day hospital plan, subscribers can add full medical coverage or surgery expense protection with modest monthly increases. The program, led by Dr L Palmer, aims to enroll western counties first and roll out statewide as quickly as possible through group hospital service associations.

Pensylvania Medical Service Association Pennsylvania

British RAF drives off Italian bombers at Aden base

The Middle East command of the Royal Air Force said Italian planes bombed Aden three times on Wednesday, but British fighters repelled each raid and drove off the attackers. The report notes British forces also hit the German Scharnhorst in Trondheim area with bomber aircraft, while Italian destroyers clashed with French ships in the central Mediterranean with no clear losses. A Rome broadcast relayed Premier Reynaud's appeal for French resilience and liberty.

Catro Middle East Royal Air Force Red Sea Aden London Admiralty Trondheim Norwegian

Scores to March in Flag Parade

Scores of people will march tonight in the Flag Day parade scheduled to start at 8 o clock on West Washington Street. A tribute to the American Legion program is set for 6 30 o clock in City Park with potential shelter at the State Armory if rain comes. A large attendance is expected for the services. Misses Eva and Josephine Valetti are spending today in Erie.

State Armory

Firemen Relief Ass'n to Fight Diversion of Funds

Firemen's Relief Ass'n plans immediate conference with Erie County fire associations to counter diversion of funds by state tax shifts. Fire Chief Andrew Paulston and Postmaster James Sullivan named to contact other associations as they seek county and state pledges.

Erie County Andrew Paulston James Sullivan State Senate

Le Havre Falls to Germans and Paris Captured

Berlin reports German victory across France as Le Havre, an English Channel port, falls while Montmedy at the northern Maginot Line is seized. Paris is reportedly abandoned by French forces amid a broad advance toward the capital and the Saar region.

le Havre Montmedy Maginot Line Saar Basin Iine France Marne Seine Marmot Vitry Lm Prasicols Monimedy Reims Verdun Metz Tow Nancy Tong High Command Paris Seine River William C. Bujlibt Tmbassador State Department Berlin Geman Lite Saar le Have Sentstoun Ville Francais Enet Argonne Forest Veretan

Britain Races to Aid Paris as War Fronts Open

June 14 dispatch reports Britain renewing a pledge to fight to all costs and sending men and supplies to France for future defense. A military source warns Paris may stop being an open city if Germany strengthens its assault, signaling heightened urgency in the ongoing conflict.

London France Paris

Troops to France and Paris Strategical Note

A spokesman described the fall of Paris as strategically significant while noting that French dispositions are secret and a stand has yet to be determined. The movement of thousands of troops to France was mentioned as part of broader efforts.

Paris

Italian and French Troops Clash on Alpine Peak

Italian and French forces clashed atop an Alpine mountain as the high command dated June 14 released a communiqué. Reports state the French repelled the Italian assault while a Taijan aircraft bombed bases near Fayence and Ader, with activity noted west of Noel Port Sudan.

Rome High Command Commanique Fayence Noel Sudan Ader

Pittsburgh Maps Defense Program Agenda

City officials gathered yesterday to map Pittsburgh's role in the nation’s defense program. officials noted local suppliers and industrial leaders are mobilizing to meet material needs. The event highlighted cooperation between civic leaders and industry to bolster municipal support for national defense efforts.

Pittsburgh Civic Industral Lnd Pilihirwhaldieicheet Alleghany Genuty Cearge Si Cann Ilew Wellars

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