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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1941
Page
1
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London reports RAF bombers struck Cologne and Dusseldorf and Kiel in a renewed night raid after heavy attacks on the French coast. Churchill observed from an airbase as operations continued with losses on both sides, while Berlin claims German raids hit English ports and ships.
The Corry district draft board announced only eleven of the last group were approved in preliminary tests at Union City last week. Local totals include nine from Corry city. The board plans Friday exams to fill quotas for Erie intake with finals at Erie Army Induction Center on July 2 and 6. Examinations continue through July with whites and a few Negroes from several counties, including Erie, Crawford, Elk, Mercer, Warren, and McKean, among others.
Allied air offensive expands as British forces tighten around Palmyra and press within 18 miles of Beirut while recapturing Merdjayoun from the French. RAF raids hit Baalek Ritvak Talis and Quesin with ground losses claimed on French air assets. Damascus areas see gains though Rhosinhtys falls to French defenses. Washington cuts gas as 167,988 car owners told to curb consumption and four gallons replace five.
Roosevelt avoids neutrality proclamation in the Russian German war. US will allow arms shipments to Vladivostok, aligning its stance with its Japan China undeclared war policy. Welles announced the policy today.
The 1887 089 000 appropriation, recommended by the House appropriations committee, funds 2,296 additional airplanes and 19 auxiliary ships for the Navy. The Navy's share totals 709,405,145 with 9,236 aircraft planned, plus guns and ammunition, including 20 mm aircraft cannons. Deliveries to begin at 100 monthly, rising to three hundred next year.
Helsinki reports four Russian air strikes on the capital with two bombs falling. Initial damage described as slight. Soviet bombers and heavy fighter escorts were seen, many heading toward the Gulf of Finland to avoid ground defenses. Turku Tampere and Lahti were also attacked. alarms rang twice at Rihimaekd northwest of Helsinki.
A three year old girl Betty Bossler from Pittsburgh disappeared from the Will Irvin cottage area near Bellemeade three miles north of Altoona. State police and volunteers searched hills all night after her 10 20 am disappearance while playing with other children. Bloodhounds were used but no clue found. authorities believe she wandered away and will continue the search.
June 25 Tokyo reports two secret sessions by Japan's cabinet and high command on policy amid Germany's invasion of Russia. Premier Konoye met the Emperor after the talks, with officials hinting a statement may be issued Friday. General Tojo claimed full military preparations for security but did not specify Japan's choice between Germany and Russia. Damet noted U S aid to Russia and warned of Japan’s possible responses and Washington's stance in the Pacific balance.
Indications point to a new price war as Station 15 cuts regular grade to 17 cents per gallon, two cents below the city rate of 19 cents, with dealers possibly matching the cut tomorrow. In Miami, 40 degrees at 2 6 a.m. marks record heat for late June.
The State Highway Department started resurfacing the congested Concord route from Casey's Carers to Derraw's Ebrhem, with new bids and equipment moving in. Materials arrived and work began yesterday, expected to finish by tomorrow though minor cleanup will continue later in the week. Local interest focuses on reconstructing the Scion road and a route to Clymer before the current session ends, with rumors of resurfacing Corty city streets within the state system.
Two Corry citizens receive federal patent claims this week. George Downey of Aero Supply Corp. receives a patent for a sealed pipe joint with embedded threads in a synthetic rubber section, for motor fuel systems, assigned to Aero Supply. William A. Redmond of Surlz Furniture is granted a patent for a reclining chair device that regulates the reclining feature and has been well received in furniture markets.
London reports US sources estimate five hundred American born youths serve with the RAF. Officials in London deny knowledge of these men though sources say the number grows. The newest group includes members such as Martin and Litite.
President Roosevelt pledged aid to Soviet Russia and ordered export licenses eased for war supplies. A survey to determine usable shipments followed the Russian request and asset releases totaling up to 100 million dollars. Soviet purchases of oil and machinery dominate exports now restricted by licensing. In other news Dr A Stewart became acting secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health after Dr Joan Shaw’s death.
Nazi forces push toward Odessa advancing from the Dniester region. Reports describe attempts to breach lines near the mouth of the Dniester and threaten the Black Sea port, with movement observed along a stretch toward the territory around Bessarabia and Moldova.
Potatoes expand across Corry region with major plantings near Sherman Route 6 west of town and Spring Creek. Local growers like Lynn Sill and the Kine farm widen acreage, utilize modern tractors and multiple row planters, with harvest to be delivered to Cleveland and Pittsburgh chain stores this fall.
Seattle police intensified a hunt for an apparent sex killer after a string of brutal attacks. Victims include Edward A. La Fountain, his wife, R. F. Bull, and 48 year old Blanche Link who was raped and garroted. Witness reports describe an unseen assailant choking and binding victims as alarms spread through the city.
A wartime bulletin reports massive air battles between Russian and German fleets with intensive bombing over Leningrad Warsaw and other cities. Spokesmen say heavy raids continued, drawing replies from both sides as strategic targets were bombed and defenses contested.
Reports from the front describe major air offensives and ground fighting across Finland, Russia, and Romania with German raids, Soviet counterattacks, and British airstrikes. The Axis and Allied powers claim substantial bombings, with cities like Warsaw, Danzig, Constanta, and Liverpool noted.
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