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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1941
Page
1
A historical notice describes a city plan to acquire land for a public ground near a Greek site, establishing a dedicated park for organizations and picnics. It notes funds raised by a deed and mentions a ceremony attended by a small audience including officials such as Ex-Mayor, City Engineer, and treasurer.
In Chungking a Japanese bombing raid near the U S safety zone damaged the embassy and a U S Navy canteen while the gunboat Tutuila dodged the attack. Ambassador Grew delivered a 300 word protest note to Chinese Foreign Minister Votive Adatslokx, reporting no injuries among U S personnel.
McKeesport Pennsylvania a city of 87000 population saw about 175 municipal street sanitation and water department workers strike in defiance of Mayor George Lysle warning of firing any striker Police reported no pickets during the hours of the walkout The strike centered on wage increases and union recognition with the State County and Municipal Workers Union saying city failed to grant recognition while Lysle insisted state laws forbid municipal recognition of a union
Capetown reports the torpedoed Ameri can ship Robin Moor arrived after a rescue completed by survivors. Eleven survivors traveling to the United States today while identification efforts continue for the remaining 35 aboard.
Governor General A W L Tjarda Van Starkenborgh Stachouwer told the Legislative People's Council in Batavia that the Netherlands East Indies rejects any part in Japan's proposed East Asia order. He warned an Axis victory would destroy the Netherlands kingdom and pledged to guard vital raw materials from war requests. Tokyo sought clarifications as negotiations with the Dutch colony continued.
United States orders closure of all German consulates and removal of German nationals. Sumner Welles announces after delivering a note from the German embassy. The action closes the German library formation and railway tourist bureau before July 10 but stops short of breaking diplomatic ties. Federal officials say consular staff and related offices engaged in activities harmful to the United States.
Private Frank M. Overly 24, of the 115th Infantry, shot himself in front of Jeeta May Shaver and her mother near Corry after attempting reconciliation. The incident occurred at the Norton home after a visit to collect his discarded rifle and belongings, with Miss Shaver and Samuel Perry present. Overly had returned from Fort Meade for a brief visit when the fatal act occurred shortly before daylight.
London readers sense a possible feint in Nazi threats as reports of Soviet German tensions swirl. Public reaction notes troop movements may mask a broader decision by Berlin. Ankara dispatches quote travelers claiming odds of German invasion of Russia within a fortnight.
Sunday evening St Thomas church hosted commencement exercises for St Edward's High School graduates. Dignitaries and families filled the sanctuary as graduates entered to an organ procession and hymn. The Rev J Edward Feeney delivered the baccalaureate sermon and offered congratulations to the superintendent Rev Francis J Graves. Continued on page eight.
Washington reports delay as two major defense bills face opposition. A plan to raise the maximum military service age to 27 meets resistance in the House while Senate leaders debate a property seizure measure to curb defense material hoarding. The President aims to keep core objectives while allowing Congress to shape the bill. Miss Mary Restler of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, visited the city over the weekend.
Two elephants en route here killed a trainer after a trailer transporting the animals broke loose near a road. A transportation accident involving the elephants occurred as they traveled by rail and road, sparking questions about safety and containment. Local authorities reviewed the incident and noted the trainer’s death as the primary tragedy of the event.
Rome declares immediate registration of all American property in Italy after the docking of Italian and German funds and the U S registration order. Embassy property remains extraterritorial but fear grows that American holdings across Italian firms were included. Banks deny access to funds as Italians tally assets valued around 142 million dollars in Washington dispatches.
Three people were injured when the car they rode in overturned near Lincolnside around midnight Saturday. Cecil Bennett of Diamond, Crawford county, will face reckless driving charges. The vehicle, owned by Helgar Tracy of Centerville, struck a rock and overturned on the highway. Injured were James Hanes, Jean Tracy, and Barbara Katlic. All were treated at Union City hospital. Locust motor police investigated. A second collision on Route 61-102 near Corry resulted in minor damage to Emil Toplovich and Frank Waw-Teko’s cars with no injuries.
At La Linea Spain on June 1 French airmen from Morocco landed their bomber at Gibraltar and surrendered to British forces after their craft was shot at and crashed near the Rock. British officials said two other bombers over Gibraltar crashed into the sea. three crewmen were rescued, names not released.
Washington June 1 Associated Press Roosevelt heeded his physician and canceled planned trips to Hyde Park New York and Boston saying his condition improved but advisable to remain in Washington as advised by Dr. Hoss Mentry.
A car carrying five young people left the Findley Lake road, striking trees after skidding on a curve. Betty Morton, driving the Chevrolet sedan owned by Edward Becker, was injured along with passengers Joan and Helen Morton and others escaped with minor injuries. Mrs Wassink sustained facial injuries and nose fracture. she was treated at Cortland hospital and discharged, with follow up care planned.
Irene Franklin, famed stage star, dies at 1 30 a.m. following a stroke. The former screen actress, 37 or 65 per sources, faded after a career starting at Saratoga, with ties to The Theatre's Who's Who. She spent her last days in Englewood, New Jersey.
In San Francisco and Oakland, AFL and shipyard machinists reject Roosevelt's mediation effort to end a five week strike. Voters oppose returning to work until Bethlehem Steel signs a contract and union wage demands are met, citing the company holding 30 million of defense contracts. About 400 of 1,200 striking machinists already work in uptown shops.
British reports claim a major armored assault near Berlin was repulsed as fighting flared on multiple fronts. Axis defenses hold in Syria Lebanon and Egypt amid claims of British heavy losses and strategic setbacks for Allied forces.
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