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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1941

Page

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Vacation Dance Promotes Feet For Dancing

A playful notice invites readers to enjoy a vacation themed dance event. It promises lively feet friendly moves and extra fun for attendees seeking entertainment during the break.

Congress braces for massive 40 billion year planned outlays

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.

Associated Press Washington Congress White House Senate Gulfport Miss Igle Pat Hattison Roosevelt Labor Department Federal Security Agency Tennessee Valley Authority

Berlin Promised Victory Delayed by War News

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.

Pring Berlin Chune 20 Garman Frussia Erm Armand High Command Ariel Nexi Sali Red Front Germany Berl

Petitions Open for Mayor Hepler Re election

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.

Hepler Wekel Friends of the Mayor

RAF Swoops Over Channel in Daylight Raid

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.

Associated Press London Royal Air Force France English Channel RAF Boulogne Germany Iath British Broadcasting Corporation Alfting

Governor yields on state budget figures dispute

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.

Associated Press Harrisburg James Democratic House Democratic House Appropriations Committee Owe Bald

Center St Gas Station Entered Last Night

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.

Center ST Risso Copter Street Corry

Price Control Refusals Push For Mandatory Action

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.

Associated Pros Washington Sean Henderson Pri¢S Roosevelt Congress Leon Henderson Ant Chrysler Corporation New York Henderson

British claim Tobruk gains and Desert offensive strength

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.

Associated Press Cairo Egypt Brit- Jan Tobruk Libya Middle East Western Desert East Africa Ethiopia Weig Jimma Italy Soddu

Phoenix Hotel Fire Early Morning Blaze In City

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.

Phoenix East Main Street Fit Department William Geertson Euro Pear

Wednesday Closing Near Blow Up Resolved For Summer

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.

Mate @ move Golden Rule Club

Polish 300000 Prisoners Could Fight Germans in Plan

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.

Associated Press London Soviet Russia Ums Gourse Ile Sovien Hieley

Eight Traffic Arrests On First Day Of Motorcycle Patrol

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.

Joos Drake Porter

Rome Expects Japs Entry Into Axis War

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.

Assaceaven Rres Rome Ging Ducei Japan Russia Sarhalin Island Petropaviovse Kamchatka United States Siberian Germany Italy

State 0 P Endorses Parker and Kenworthy

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

Aspucimren Ftps Harrisburg William M. Parker Supreme Court Chas Kenworthey Superior Court Republican State Executive Committee

Will Resurface Center Street July 1

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

A B. Bhevinas Um Brive He Shue Hiaichay Malig North Center Nott Coxy'y Highway Department Sherman Dore Goncord Addi Lay Lovells Scinta-Clymey Road

Club Dinner Next Monday at Beaverdam Wayne Valley church

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.

Golden Rule Chub Wayne Valley Beverdam Beaverdam Golden Rule Club Wade Cox Williams Ten

Pordham University Seismo Shocks New York Area

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.

Pordham University New York Tron

Berlin Claims Scheer in Port After Raiding

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.

Berlin Scheer Astrusatewerpsk New York Admiral Cheer Allanco Couse Berit CBS Cormas High Command Admirel Scheer Communitie Cornwall

Nine More Robin Moor Bay Survivors Reach New Orleans

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.

Americans may allow enlistment for Britain or China

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.

Grant John M Hightower Washington United States Parsons Selective Service Bor Roosevelt Britain China

Moscow Claims Nazis Blocked At Some Points

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.

Te Avinetalod Press Moscow Lithuania Poland Vilna Oszmiana Tha Kpatié Prut Red Army High Command Brody Twan Hetle Eri Terine Atrane Thor Yrgenbedt Dermen-Rumeylan Forse Te Prut Russia Rumania Rome Cernauti Bucovius Ukraine Fant Nexis Red Army Pru Sloileni Courtmund Rage Iabey

World War II bulletin from fronts across Europe

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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