French Defenders Hold Damascus Against British Demand
London reports say French troops in Damascus rejected a British surrender ultimatum and believe Allied forces have begun a direct attack. Heavy fighting continues along the Syrian front as French counterattacks try to blunt advances from British, Free French, and Indian forces.
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London
Damascus
Reuters
Henry Maitland Wilson
Palestine
Trans-Jordan
Jerusalem
Vichy
Demascus
Beirut
Middle East
Mexze
Subi
Jebel
Kelly
Ankara
Archibald P. Wavell
Syria
Iraq
Corry Boy Enters Naval Academy at Annapolis
Harold Cragg of West Smith street announces his son Thomas Cragg a former Corry High athlete has passed the naval academy entrance physical. He will take the oath tomorrow and enter Annapolis immediately becoming Corry’s first to enter a service school. Neighbors extend best wishes.
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Cragg
Aval Academy
Harold Cragg
West Smith
Fens
Fight receipts and honors bloom in old boxing night
New York dispatch reports the Conn Lewis heavyweight bout drew 7,000 fans and a gross gate of 451 thousand dollars with net receipts of 236 thousand. Fighters shares unspecified but Louis to take about 40 percent. London notes Oxford University will award President Roosevelt an honorary Doctor of Civil Law degree.
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New York
Conn-Lewis
Themtet and Cohn
F.d.n
London
Oxford University
Roosevelt
Steps Taken to Check Gypsy Moth Infestation in City Trees
State Department of Agriculture agents outlined plans to check a gypsy moth infestation in shade trees along First Avenue West Church Street sector. Traps will be set for four to six weeks. burlap bands will protect trunks. Officials seek cooperation of property owners to avoid disturbing traps and prevent further spread from suspected imports from Cape Cod Massachusetts.
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State Department
Agriculture
U.S
Agrieutine
Tyte
First Avenue
Chusoh Street
Mls
Pennsylvania
Gapie Cod
Mass
Gilbert
West Church Street
Agriculural
Mead Park Fund Drive Seeks Vigorous Canvass
Community push for Mead Park improvements continues with Girl Scouts finishing a house to house canvass and local firms donating. Louis Sears heads the committee urging larger gifts as campaigns plan plantwide canvases and booster sticker sales at 50 cents to boost funds. Contributions are collected at McCitizens National Bank Journal office or City Engineer Don D Williams office. Mead Park is a community space used for picnics outings and reunions inviting all to enjoy its facilities.
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Louis Sears
Mead Park
Demijnlee
Walter Sweet
McCitizens National Bank
Journal
Don D. ‘Willaims
Beleves
Conn License Sent to Brockway
A marriage license issued to Billy Conn and Mary Toutse Smill was mailed today by Jefferson county register Walter Evans to Dr. J. J. Menuas in Brockway, a friend of Conn, in Brockville.
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Associated Press
Brockville
Billy Conn
Mary Toutse Smill
Pittsburgh
Jefferson County Register
Walter Evans
J. J. Menuas
Brockway
Conn
FDR Seeks Authority for Price Control Expansion
President Roosevelt to ask Congress for statutory price control authority covering retail and wholesale sectors. It aims to curb inflation during the national defense program. The move would extend the Office of Price Control operations and leave drafting specifics to lawmakers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevert Wassari
Congress
National Defense Program
Office of Price Control
Legh Henderson
See Increase in Fall Milk Prices for New York Milkshed Farmers
Derry farmers in the New York milkshed including Corry area may gain at least thirty cents more in August September and October uniform milk prices if amendments to federal state milk marketing orders are approved in a referendum closing June 21 N Y urban administrator Claudakis says farmers already earned 212 2 22 and 224 in the corresponding months last year while actual figures were 181 192 for August and September October Dairy industry earnings would rise as a direct result of the amendments. Also announced Atlanta June 19 Charles S Donley 69 Pittsburgh transportation consultant is the new president of Kiwanis International with election results reported yesterday.
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Derry
New York
Corry
Sroducer
N. J. Cludakis
Ciadakis
Kiwanis
Atlanta
Charles S. Donley
Pittsburgh
Kiwanis International
U S Plans Safe Passage for Nazi Officials Expelled
The United States asked Britain to guarantee safe conduct through the blockade for about 125 German consular officers and families ordered to depart by July 10. Undersecretary Sumner Welles said the arrangements aim to return them to Germany, while other American states consider preventing activities by foreign agents that threaten democracy.
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Assonazen Press
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Roosevelt
Sumner Welles
Tay
Tha ‘Cave
America
British RAF raids hit Brest and Bremen ports and bases
British air force conducted heavy raids on Bre men and Brest last night targeting naval bases in France and northwest Germany. Several ships were hit, with Bremen singled out for strong attack. Berlin later claimed British merchants and shipping suffered losses from convoy operations and bomber activity.
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Royal Air Force
Bremen
Brest
Tazs
France
Air Ministry
Germany
Henry
Schardnhorst
Nad
Berlin
East Con
Great Yarimguth
Piso
Kogkind
Valde Ph Gormsby
Hillstrom and Irvine named to hospital board at annual meeting
At the Corry Hospital Association annual meeting stockholders elected Hillstrom and Irvine to the board of directors. 1165 shares were represented with 1071 by proxy and 4 in person. Ralph Pogin and Dellas Smiley served as tellers. several officers were reappointed and the current staff retained, including M. Howard as president and C. Brown as first vice president. The meeting noted the resignation of Hillstrom and Irvine’s replacements, and continued on page three.
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U Armour Ailletrom
JPR Lowwn Manufacturing Corp
Winh Sam
Ralph J. Pogin
Dellas C. Smiley
G. G. Barker
C.F. Brown
D. W TwRosay
Sidney D. Bleu
Hef Fogle
Edward
Hawlins
D. Armour Hillstrom
M. Howard
Sam Invite
William P. Lombard
Dyllis
Smiley
Messrs
Tilfstron
Tovine
BE. Hawkins
Promotions and resignations in Erie County relief office
At the Erie County State Public Assistance Department meeting, Marjorie Peck was promoted from junior to senior Visitor in the Corry district with salary rising from 95 to 115 per month. Harry Bieb of 117 North Center Street resigned to join General Electric in Erie. Blaine Gallagher also resigned as junior visitor. Vir Sina Showalter received furlough while entering private industry.
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Corry
Erie County
State Public Assistance Department
Marjorie Peck
Harry Bieb
North Center Street
General Electric Company
Erie
Blaine Gallagher
Vir~ Sina Showalter
Sherley Drive
Erle
Plan for July 1 Registration Observance in Conn ection
Plan recognition for registrants as July 1 registration under selective service act nears. Joseph Desmond, Ehle County Council of Defense chair, received a telegram from A C Martz urging flags, parade, and community meeting. Sixty five thousand Pennsylvania boys expected to register. eligible registrants in Conn y vicinity can enroll at the municipal building from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Selective Service
Desmond
Pennsylvania
Cony
Union City
S. Ioth Board
State Board Visits Corry Armory for Inspectors
City Armory Board members conducted a morning inspection of the Corry Armory, reporting the building in tip-top condition. The excursion includes Major General Robin M. Yall, Major General Edward Shanon, Col. Stephen Eliott, Col. J. W. Woodend, and T. M. Binganian secretary of the state armory board.
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City Armory
State Armory
Robin M. Yall
Edward ©. Shanon
Col
Stephen Eliott
Gol J. W. Woodend
J. Binganian
Nmbery Board
Seven Corry Pub School Janitors Get Raises and Rehire
At a special board of education meeting in the library basement, seven janitors were granted salary increases. Harry Fleming and Rost Fleming each rose to 100 dollars monthly, with 10 dollar boosts. Haines, William McEvoy, Allan Spencer, George Thomas each gained 10 dollar increases to 85 dollars. L. O. Thomas to 90 dollars with a 5 dollar rise. Mrs. Grant Hosier to 35 dollars with a 5 dollar rise and placed on ten months instead of nine while others are set for twelve months.
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Board of Education
Corry Pub
Harry Fleming
Rost Fleming
D. Haines
Hiigh
William McEvoy
Allan Spencer
Washington
George Thomas
L. ‘Thomas
Concord
Grant Hosier
Harding
Second Bemus Point Hotel Destroyed by Fire
Fire leveled the Bemus Point hotel formerly run by William Welder near Dunestons. The Sal tel estate building burned around 1:20 a.m. with heavy smoke and flames forcing evacuations. Police noted arson as a possibility, and repairs may be costly. The hotel had housed workers and served travelers prior to the blaze.
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W.Y
Sun
Simone
Letty
Ets
Chantauque Lake
Brownisy
Saltel
Wiliam Welder
Dumestons
Coal contracts and school bond notes in 1941 board meeting
The board considered bids for coal supplies with Six States Seal Company offering rates of 224 epg and 2201 with freight, Butler Consolidated Coal $27 per ton plus freight, and Jones Col leries Co at 2.30 plus freight. Stoker coal contract held for study. County superintendent term proposed to extend to six years per Pennsylvania Directors' Association. Continued on page sic.
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Vars
Uo Vie Bim
Cowboy Pommmon
Pulawneh
Morton J. Davis
George B. Gordon
Bix States Seal Company
Herite
Louisa
Butler Consolidated Coal Company
Egg Coal
Jones Colleries Co
Bertha
Alster
Exward 5
Logan
Mijdaet
Committee May Hold Down Levy On Low Incomes
Washington June 18 The nation debates a vast tax bill with a proposed 83 500 000 000 revenue measure. House Ways and Means schedules weeks of testimony to refine provisions, seeking higher yields from individual income tax while shielding middle incomes. Exemptions for married couples and dependents remain, and the commission weighs a big shift in exemptions and rates.
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Associated Press
Washington
Alroadty
Finns Call Army Reserves in Finland Plans
Finnish orders show reserves drafted at midnight and civilian rail traffic cut to aid mobilization. Presidential decree elevates reserve officers to regular army status, cadets commissioned as lieutenants, ending prior requirement for active service. In Youngstown district, blast furnaces reportedly operate simultaneously as steel industry weighs strain.
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Associated Press
Helsinet
Trafic
Army
Navy
Senators Skeptical of Arming U S Merchant Ships
Senate opposition grows as lawmakers call arming merchant ships against submarines ineffective. Norris Nebi question overall protection, noting Wilson and WWI outcomes. One senior figure hints the president should seek Congress before acting further. the debate continues.
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Washington
Senate
Slich
Norris
Nebi
U.S
Britain Expects Move Against Russia Soon
June 9 London reports quote a German Turkish accord interpreted as a sign of imminent military action. Sources suggest Allied aims to isolate Soviet Russia and pressure fronts near the Aegean and Middle East. The situation signals potential shifts in the Suez area and North Africa amid cautious military assessments.
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Russia
Suez
Germany pressuring Turkey with demands on Russia
Istanbul reporters report infrequent leaks from Ankara about German or Rumafili messaging Moscow. Analysts say Berlin seeks exports of the Soviet grain crop and control of railways, oil, and mining. Stalin claims his army will be ready by April as tensions mount along the frontier with Germany.
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Hitler
Turkey
Germany
Russia
Ankara
Vlenina
Studien
Joseph Stalin
Stalin
Istanbul Correspondenty
Siehk
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