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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1940

Page

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Elect Hospital Officers Reorganizes Corry Hospital Board

Glitton M. Howard was reelected president of the Corry Hospital Association as the board reorganization followed stockholders meeting in the library building basement. Dallas O. Smiley replaces Edward W. Feldt on the hospital board. The annual report shows 1408 patients hospitalized, 296 births, 67 deaths, 261 major and 307 minor operations, 35 520 meals served, and X rays 199.

Glitton M. Howard Corry Hospital Association Priesh Dallas O. Smiley Edward W. Feldt Miss Bower Messrs. Brown Carlson DeRosay Histon Fogle Hawkins Houghton Howard Loubard Hammond Elevator Company

McDonald case stalls as court viewers eyed for settlement

Municipal officials say court appointed viewers likely will be named to settle the MacDonald estate damages claim on South Center Street. A Wednesday conference with state highway officials and attorney John Spaeder yielded little progress as talks stalled over alleged pavement construction damages. City officials and the MacDonald heirs hope county court powers to inspect the property will finally resolve the long‑running dispute.

MacDonald South Center Street Myers State Highway Department John Spaeder Highway Department Cornell Frank Hepler Plac Ety

Old Man Weather Defies War News With Sudden Snow

In a quirky local note, Old Man Weather shrugs off sensational world events and delivers a brief snow episode. Beaver Dam and Concord Township report white ground as hail and snow mix with cold rain, then sunshine returns and temperatures rise briefly.

Europe Ol Man Beaverdam Journal Concord Township Hall Corry Yiernity

Thomas Logue Dies Former Earle Cabinet Member at 47

Thomas A. Logue 47, secretary of internal affairs in Gov. George H. Earle's cabinet, was found dead in his Philadelphia home. A longtime lawyer, he had run for office multiple times before his 1934 election. he leaves wife Gertrude and four children Mary Theresa 17 J Washington 15 Thomas Jr 11 William Z 9.

Tinted Press Philadelphia Thomas A. Logue George H. Earle Toene Aince Harrisburg Gertrude R. Logue Mary Theresa J. Washington Thomas, Jr William Z Logue Congresa Tarme Park Coigressman J. Washington, Légue Head Paabty Ital

British and German Air War Escalates Across Britain

British and German air forces clash in a large scale aerial war with over 100 German planes bombing Britain and RAF raids hitting German airfields. Three German bombers were shot down and one RAF plane lost. The raids extend across England Wales and Scotland with deep strikes into South Wales.

Homer Jenks London Adolf Hitler Great Britain Britain Royal Air Force RAF Lest Atx Veonte England Wales Scotland Amiens Rouen France Rhineland Ruhr Germany Erauty Air Ministry Jortheast South Wales Nott

German envoy threatened in Philadelphia letter incident

In Philadelphia consul Erich Windels, former German minister to Canada, faced a threatening letter. Windels dismissed the threat as from a crank and said he had involved the FBI only after another person was mentioned. Separately in Chicago, the Democratic national convention committee selected William Bankhead as keynote speaker and temporary chair.

Philadelphia G- Men Erich Windels Canada Windels Federal Bureau of Investigation Bankhead Chicago Pr-Angemente Committee William B. Bankhead

French government may move abroad amid Bordeaux bombings

Paris rumor mill swirls as Bordeaux is evacuated with reports the French government could relocate to North Africa or Britain.Unofficial sources link Laval and Plani d in behind the scenes maneuvers during Reynaud's fall. Spokesmen say Petain seeks an honorable peace while battles continue and Fleet and air operations press south of Bordeaux.

Wong Gorman Wu North Africa London Britain Pinsre Eavill Hilenne Plandin Kia Paul Reynaud Germany Xourca Laval Rome Benito Mussolini Francisco Franco Madrid Reynaud Louis Martin Roland de Margerie Reye Nve France Petain Tn Patain Bordeaux Batite Apnea

Bordeaux Bombarded as German Planes Attack French City

June 20 Bordeaux witnesses heavy German bombing with dozens of planes striking the city and nearby facilities. Casualties rise with fires and destruction reported. Paris bombardment continues as Allied intelligence reports troop movements toward western fronts.

Bordeaux France Albert Lebrun Paris Germany Hnd Clonde Rome Tallin

German Leaders Plan Brest Reception for Armistice Plenipotentiaries

The German high command announced four French plenipotentiaries chosen to accept armistice terms. Berlin also said German forces continue to advance in France with Brest as a major objective. Names include General Hunelages and diplomat Leon Hoel and others, who met with German delegates after talks mediated by Rome.

Berlin Gerakranpy France Brest Potentiarles Charles Leon Clement Hunelages Leon Hoel Poland Air Force Bergeret Leltio—wens Édo Adolf Hitler Uhodiayis Rome Stefani Gerrmns Har~ewe Pumeney

Stimson and Knox Named Key Army Navy Posts

President Roosevelt elevates Henry L. Stimson to Secretary of War and Frank Knox to Secretary of the Navy as part of a coalition cabinet. Woodring resigns as Secretary of War with Stimson set to replace him. Edson? Edin? is to be replaced as Navy head on June 24 as Knox takes the post. Woodring cites personal reasons for leaving. reasons kept private.

Stimson Knox United Press Washington Roosevelt Frank Knox Chicago Henry L. Stimpson New York Navy White House Harry Wooedring Secrety Charles Edifn News Woodring Stephen T. Early Aie Early

U S Releases Machine Tools for Russia

The United States began releasing machine tools dies and machinery to Soviet Russia as part of a limited export policy. Tools that are not essential to defense and can be used in civilian industry are allowed, excluding complex gear to build battleships.

United Press Washington United States Russia Latvia Hsbhonia Lithuania Germany Baltic London Yeterday Great Britain Constantine Oumansiky Mi Howe Corde Hull Rusia

Italian and Allied Bombing Campaigns Reported Across Med and Africa

Rome reports ninth war communique detailing Italian bombing raids on French bases in the Mediterranean and air incursions in North Africa. Cairo notes shifting aerial battle lines in the Middle East as British and Italian forces clash. Madrid cites unconfirmed broadcasts of Petain's resignation and potential successor Lavalis, with potential Potsdam talks.

United Press Rome Mediterranean North Africa Italy Malian Riviera Sardinia Cairo Middle East

Taft and Dewey Lead As GOP Delegates Contemplate Deadlock

June 20 Philadelphia report says Republican leaders fear a deadlocked national convention with Taft and Dewey well short of a 50 percent first ballot. Dark horse talk mounts as Pennsylvania 72 votes loom, while Gov. Arthur James is seen as unlikely to win. European war events delay a party committee showdown on aid to the Allies.

Lyle. Wilson Philadelphia Robert A.taft Ohio Thomas E. Dewey New York Taft Dewey Dark Horse Pennsylvania Arthur H. James James Homs Republican Resolutions Committee United States

Hopson Indicted for Tax Evasion in NY Case

United Press reports Hopson, founder of the Associated Gas and Electric System, indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of conspiring to evade 1.888 million dollars in taxes on 17.149 million dollars of income. Co-defendants include Garrett A. Brownback George M. Lepine and Edward F. Hubey, former partners at Travis Hrawnhok and Paxson.

New York Howarah Hopson Associated Gas and Electric System Hopwon Garrett A. Brownback George M. Lepine Edward F. Hubey Travis Hrawnhok and Paxson

Federal Court Takes Over Naturalization in Erie County

The Erie County naturalization process moves to the federal court with Lyman Shreve as deputy clerk in charge. First hearings are set for September 25 before Judge Schoonmaker of Pittsburgh. About 400 applicants face review and possible approval or denial in the new system.

Erie’ County Court of Common Pleas Prothonotary’s Federal Court Erle Lyman Shreve P. P. Schoon Pittsburgh Doris J. Kelleher Schoonmaker P.M. Leighton Cleveland Bent Hers William J. Rittinger Shreve Tatler Erie County Court Pr Opm Mon Pinay

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