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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1941
Page
1
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Washington June 26 lawmakers face a heavy week end schedule to push 15.9 billion in new appropriations and key measures to the White House before the fiscal year ends. Senate plans limited work today as many attend Pat Hattison funeral. leadership targets include a 10.6 billion military supply bill a 1.96 billion farm measure and a 936 million relief bill. President Roosevelt has signed 17.6 billion in appropriations with 450 million more awaiting signature. total session outlays forecast near 40 billion by July 1.
Berlin reports dramatic war claims as Garman Irony and Wehrmacht forces push deep into Soviet territory. A high command communique offers only two sentences with few details, while Associated Press and radio outlets cite shattered Red Front forces and uncertain timing for full disclosures.
Nominating petitions circulated by supporters of Mayor Hepler for another term. Friends report assurances of Republican backing and rumors of a possible Republican endorsement, though no official announcement has been made. Hepler is not yet formally presented for the Democratic nomination.
RAF continues to dominate daylight skies over northern France and beams over the English Channel for another raid. About 400 to 600 planes reportedly took part in a continuous assault targeting Nagy forces with large fires seen in Boulogne docks and several German cities including Bremen and Kiel. One RAF plane was lost. British press notes the raid marks ongoing Allied air superiority as nights lengthen. Circus worker killed in Wilkes-Barre when crushed by a circus truck wheel. victim from Detroit aged 24.
Governor James signaled willingness to adjust revenue estimates for the current biennium amid a dispute with the Democratic House majority over the 1941 42 total. He cited a figure around 413 million dollars as the likely 1941 42 yield while the House Appropriations committee pushed for 426 million. The disagreement has stalled tax anticipation note sales as banks seek an official projection. The governor added that some progress has been made.
Risso gasoline station on North Copter Street opposite the Hotel Corry was broken into during the night. Several cans of oil and a peanut vending machine were missing when employees opened for business. The cash loss is not yet reported. the method of entry is unclear and under investigation by the department.
Washington June 25 Associated Press price control chief Sean Henderson warned voluntary curbs are over as two industries refuse further restraint on price hikes. Chrysler Corp rejected rescinding increases and new models, while New York furniture makers announced about five percent rises. Henderson seeks immediate move to set nationwide price ceilings covering auto models, dealer margins, and trade-ins.
Cairo, Egypt June 2 The British Middle East command reported Tobruk garrison made new gains against the Axis front strengthening our position in this sector The communique also claimed progress in East Africa and disintegration of Fascist forces in Ethiopia. British mopping-up operations nearing completion in Jimma sector south of Soddu.
Fire at the Phoenix Hotel on East Main street caused smoke to fill rooms and damaged lower west wall possibly from coal bin or faulty wiring. Twenty four occupants evacuated as firefighters fought the blaze for about two hours, with alarms raised by a neighbor and a Phoenix Watchman.
Local shops feared a collapse of the Wednesday afternoon closing plan but merchants, club leaders, and chain store officials intervened. Automotive supply stores may keep summer closing. full midweek hours return after Fourth of July, with all stores open next Wednesday.
A London source says talks are under way to free 300,000 Polish soldiers held in Soviet Russia to join the fight against Germany. The prisoners include officers and generals with training and modern equipment. London government hopes liberated troops will join the cause, while Soviet hesitates to confirm their status.
The city police reported eight arrests for stop sign violations on the first day of motorcycle patrols. No reckless driving or speeding arrests were made. Arrests split roughly between local residents and pass-through drivers. Officers Drake and Magistrate Porter will issue notices, with prosecutions to proceed and no casual dropping of traffic cases. Drivers were warned the vehicle code imposes higher penalties for failing to yield the right of way than for stop sign violations. Even brief slowdowns at intersections followed by moving on will not be tolerated.
Rome reports Admiral Ging Ducei of the Italian navy says Japan may join the Axis against Russia. He cites plans to occupy Sarhalin Island and the Soviet base at Petropavlovsk Kamchatka to curb U S bases in Siberia, framing a broader Germany Italy Japanese alliance.
Harrisburg dated June 26 The Republican State Executive Committee backs Justice William M. Parker for the Supreme Court and Judge Chas Kenworthy for the Superior Court as organization candidates for full terms The committee completed slates for two statewide offices ahead of the September primary and November municipal election
District Superintendent a B Bhevinas of the Shue Hiaichay Department plans center street work on July 1 weather permitting The project covers North Center Avenue from the railway crossing to Notty Coxy and includes oil surface treatment and limestone chip application by the Highway Department The job aims to be completed in one day Similar resurfacing is planned for Union City routes 1 and 8 on July 4 with other county surface work and ongoing surveys in West Main Street resembling a broader paving program
Golden Rule Club members are urged to attend a Monday evening dinner at Beaverdam Beaverdam church. The Beaverdam women will provide a full menu and the session may cover upcoming summer plans with City Engineer Williams and others likely to speak. Members are asked to reserve the evening and expect a heavy turnout for the inner meeting.
A strong quake struck near New York at 7 11 10 a m EST with a second movement at 7 13 03. The University reports the tremor appeared to radiate from 3 800 miles away, causing noticeable activity and prompting university officials to assess damage. The incident was recorded by local seismology centers and linked to distant seismic activity.
Report says the German pocket battleship Admiral Scheer reached port after a raid on shipping in the South Atlantic. The broadcast claimed Scheer sank ships totaling around 86,000 tons, while the Spree was sunk by its crew in the same action.
Aboard the SS Deltargentino nine crew members from the torpedoed American merchant ship Robin Moor sailed into the Mississippi River in a last voyage before transfer to the maritime commission. The $3,000,000 passenger and cargo ship was to Recife, Brazil, to collect survivors from the Robin Moor, which had been joined in the South Atlantic on May 51.
Washington June 26 The United States likely to grant formal approval soon for American men to enlist for duty abroad in Britain's or China's war effort. The move follows President Roosevelt's statement that any man who wishes to serve in those forces has a right to do so and is expected to be supported by selective service headquarters.
Moscow, June 26. Nazi panzer spearheads pushed into Sovietized Lithuania and Poland, reaching Vilna and Oszmiana, but German advances toward the Kapitie region have been halted near the Prut River. Red Army high command says defense held in Brody and the Twan sectors with counterattacking attacks aided by strong artillery and air support.
Fragmented dispatches report German and Italian forces engaging Soviet and Romanian targets. Lines mention air strikes near Bucharest, Russian river battles near the Prut, and Allied Moscow talks. Reports note railway damage, troop movements, and the push and pull around Bukovina and Bessarabia as the war widens.
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