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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1940
Page
1
A garbled text fragment mentions Pa and junk Ya and a reference to democracy and motherhood, with stray phrases about a Chinese girl, Mexican girl, and Christian imagery, implying identity and cultural clash without coherent context.
Fragmented text discusses European conflict led by Hitler and looming world domination. It questions U S entry or exit from war, isolationist theory, and the strategic choice between fighting on American soil or abroad, highlighting a tense international position and wartime opinions.
Fragmentary text recalls religious or political views from 1810 era, mentioning Babsc ign Lee, Nazi and Allied references, and belief in fighting for democracy. The passage is incomplete and lacks clear events or dates to anchor a full news item.
Fragmentary text references pleads over kindness toward Germany after Versailles, mentions President Wilson and March on Berlin, and asserts failed attempts to sway German opinion. Indicates wartime sentiment and missteps in seeking peace, with unclear, garbled wording.
Fragmentary text with many garbled phrases describes a likely historical report about a wealthy fund or mobilization effort. It mentions large sums of money and widespread public impact, but the source is indecipherable and inconsistent in naming entities or concrete actions.
A fragmented, unclear text reflects postwar bitterness toward Europe and British naval power. It hints at regret over judgments of Europeans, a call to write off investments, and lingering tensions about naval priorities. The content is highly garbled and lacks coherent events or individuals.
Rome reports Allied fleets bombarded the Italian coast causing casualties while two destroyers were lost. Italian gains are claimed along the Alpine frontier near French territory. A Italian torpedo boat reportedly sank one Allied destroyer off Genoa. Air actions hit Malta and Aden, with an Italian attack on a submarine noted. Tangier occupation hints Franco involvement.
The Quality Cash Store announces a major upgrade in the business district with a new glass front at the corner of Center and Main. The project, costing several thousand dollars, includes remodeling of the Traction Building storefront and a large E Main street display window. Contracts awarded to Frank W. Parsons and Falconer Plate Glass, with mason work by John Rickers. The store aims to be ready for opening early July after work starts next week.
British and Allied assessments indicate a slight easing in German pressure along the Cherbourg front and toward Paris. Some experts propose attempting to hold a line about 40 miles south of Paris near key rivers and ridges to slow the proposed German advance.
Police investigate a overnight break-in at the Sunco Gasoline Station north of the C.F. Brown home on North Center Street. Thieves stole 24 dollars from a change box with 8 dollars in bills and 18 in small change found near a pump. Chief John D. Plantean opened the inquiry as investigators pursue clues.
WPA recreation division announces horseshoe courts at South and Spring streets and at Essex and West Smith streets opening Monday. Additional plots at Summer and East South streets will host mushball and junior softball activities as part of a larger summer program.
One hundred fifty-one pupils across Corry Public Schools achieved perfect attendance for the 1939-40 term, with names listed from Washington Fairview Harding Concord Elementary and Junior grades. The report, announced by Superintendent Ralph S. Dewey, covers students from grades 1 through 9 and notes continued coverage on page. In a separate note, truckers to Neaut Lake, Pa, with Roosevelt's message on resources at national meeting.
Spain has taken control of Tangier across the Strait from Britain's Mediterranean base at Gibraltar to protect its neutrality, according to General Francisco Franco. The move signals a shift as Franco's government currently maintains no stance of nonbelligerency, favoring Germany and Italy. The possession heightens tension with Gibraltar.
KAUNAS June 15 Premier Antanas Mierkis and his entire cabinet resigned late last night, per the Lithuanian telegraph bureau. In Moscow an imperial radio broadcast claimed the Red army will have free access to Lithuania, while London denied any plan for a separate peace with France. Shanghai officials called for withdrawal of foreign troops, but Allied authorities indicated the demand would be ignored.
The city will introduce a bicycle licensing ordinance at Monday's council meeting. Public Safety Director Richard Rossbacher will sponsor the measure, modeled on Meadville's successful program, to curb accidents and theft and regulate bicycle operation amid rising bicycle use.
New York dispatch reports District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey enters the Republican presidential nomination race. The announcement comes as the Republican national convention opens in Philadelphia, with Hazel Walton and Phil Wifelpula credited in coverage. The piece notes the Philadelphia start of the contest.
Hundreds of Corry residents honored the American flag in Flag Day events at City Park, with Elks sponsors and local service groups backing the program. Ex-State Senator Joseph Ziesenholn urged readiness and defense funding as he called the flag a symbol of democracy, urging unity against foreign influence. Mayor Hepler urged loyalty and warned against Fifth Column threats as colors were presented to start the observance.
Red army troops moved into Kaunas Lithuania this afternoon with the official telegraph agency reporting the occupation of the capital of Vilna Schulen and other towns. The march began about 2 p.m. and followed a route via Diket Pabrade Bislichkes and Drus ikininieal in the Duna region. General Pavlov commanded the Soviet forces and General Vinkauskes, the Lithuanian army commander, was assigned to counter them. In Algiers Malian bombing planes reportedly attacked Tunis twice on Friday afternoon.
A United Press report from London says heavy fighting raged across the Maginot Line and along the Champagne front in Alsace Lorraine. The French high command announced renewed German pressure aimed at severing communications between the Maginot Line segments as ministers prepared to meet and respond to the war crisis.
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