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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1941

Page

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Fragmentary Local Notice From Damaged Text

Patchy OCR fragment notes a town and numbers 67.00 27.00 87.00 but lacks clear action or readable names. No dates or places are confirmed. Summarization limited by legibility of the source.

Crime costs and insurance burden rise in economic study

Historical text analyzes the hidden costs of crime to society, detailing private losses from theft and fraud, insurance premiums, medical costs from injuries, and the large share of tax funding for criminal justice. It highlights administrative expenses, private protection efforts, and the impact of racketeering on public finances.

Hoger Babson Babson Nils Weule

Monetary bill to be approved despite fight

Washington June 28 press reports say both Houses held Saturday sessions to push a monetary bill and other measures through before the fiscal year ends. The Senate was expected to approve a two year extension of Roosevelt powers to devalue the dollar and operate the stabilization fund amid opposition. A large army supply appropriation and a District of Columbia budget measure also moved forward with conference agreement on totals. The debate over extending monetary powers drew speeches from Senator Glass who called the powers immoral, yet leaders expected the bill's final passage.

Associated Press Washington Congress Roosevelt Senate Adams Promipr Senate House House District of Columbia White House Peders Housing Administration Defense Glass D-Va

Truckers Vote on Peace Plan Amid Strike Impasse

APL Teamsters Union to vote today on a mediation board peace plan during the Pittabureh area truck drivers strike. The compromise would raise wages by a cent-on-hour while drivers return to work for talks in Washington to resolve the dispute. The mediation board set meetings starting Monday as about 800 strikers debated the proposal at a mass gathering and prepared to vote among roughly 17,700 members.

Associated Press Fidesburgh APL Teamsters Union Defense Mediation Board Pittabureh Washington

Wreck at Massillon halts New York Chicago train

Four cars of the Manhattan United bound for New York and Chicago derailed in downtown Massillon. Two express cars and two passenger coaches left the rails, tearing up 900 feet of track but remained upright. One woman passenger suffered a broken ankle with no other injuries reported.

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Prisoners Taken Off Nazi Ship Intercepted Vessel Tale

An Allied patrol intercepted the 4 030 ton German ship Alstertor, a supply and prison vessel for a Nazi raider, off London. Survivors among the rescued British merchant crew reported casualties aboard the Ra bay avid and the ra Sulgur, with nine men killed on the Ra baul and twelve on the Trutabay after attacks by a Nazi raider.

Ansochited London Admiralty Rabaul Trutabay Sunie

Indian Burial Found on West Smith Street Site

An ancient Native American burial ground, the second uncovered in the area in recent years, was excavated at the A. G. goren property on West Smith Street. The one skeleton lay in a sitting position, with most bones intact though no cartouches or tools were found. Historical society officials may join the ongoing probe to confirm the site’s dating to before Revolutionary War times and identify connections to a prior nearby discovery escorted by local researchers.

Erie County Historical Society Ork

Mead Park Fund Sees Fresh $100 Boost In Support

The Mead Park fundraising drive received another $100 contribution this morning, boosting cash on hand. City officials and volunteers, led by Koontz of ionte Equipment and VFW veterans, urged broader participation as shop employees plan to report. Olin Branken called a Tuesday 7:30 pm meeting at the West Wayne shelter for association members and interested citizens.

Mead Park Nepal I Koontz Ionte Equipment Metit Incre Olin Branken Mead Perk Association West Wayne Street

New Bomber to Undergo Extended Tryouts at March Field

The Douglas B-18, touted as the world’s largest bomber, completed its maiden flight and faces a series of test hops to gauge viability of a future fleet of air dreadnoughts. Weighing 82 tons, it dwarfs the typical 22-ton heavy bombers, signaling potential shifts in air power strategy.

Associated Press March Field Calif Army Air Campe Wiich Santa Monies

Local Auto Collision Leads to Reckless Driving Charge

State motor police will file charges of reckless driving and operating a vehicle without a license against Robert L. Oviatt of Spartanshire B C after a serious crash on Spar tansburg highway Thursday night. Oviatt swerved to avoid a head on collision with Techonax William Fitzgerald of Youngsville, the Studebaker coupe overturning and damaging a telegraph pole and the car roughly $300 in damage. Fitzgerald suffered minor injuries and the machine sustained heavy damage.

Robert L. Oviatt Spartanshire B.C Spartansburg Oviatt Techonax William Fitzgerald Youngsville Butht Studebaker

Marines in London to aid U S embassy network

The Navy announces a small detachment of three officers and marines sent to London to facilitate communications among U S offices there. The unit will also serve as fire watchers to ease embassy workload and support expanded office operations. Elks picnic kicks off tomorrow with breakfast and a pier luncheon at Cony Lodge.

Assomatea Rrese Washington Une Navy Department Tony London United States Navy

Moscow Reports Minsk Drive Routed By Russian Forces

Dispatches from Moscow claim Minsk road operations were redirected after a confrontation near the frontier. Reports describe troop movements toward Minsk and Moscow as forces maneuver to secure a corridor 400 miles from the capital, with scattered mentions of border positions and allied units nearby.

Moscow Rea Sphiner Phevnia Minsk Wiley War

Draft limit age change delayed again in House action

Washington June 28 House leaders delayed action on a bill to defer induction for men 28 or older. The measure would influence those reaching 28 by next Tuesday and affect immediate draft eligibility. Debate was postponed to allow approval of several large appropriation bills before the July 4 holiday. A similar Senate version would apply upon passage, while the House bill seeks mandatory deferment pending law. Infantile paralysis deaths raise concern as Pine Grove community mourns 16 residents near Indiantown Gap military reservation.

Associated Press Washington House Clwciduc Pius Senate Bouse Military Committee Fottsville Pine Grove Indiantown Gap 2Uth Trining

Gen Gamelin Escape Reported by German Radio

German radio claimed General Gamelin fled France in a disputed report. The Allied forces denied confirmation and said no wider suspicion of aide involvement existed.

Ashcuhbo New York Vichy Ganwral Mauries Gustave Gamelin Nirwene Hraissia France

Forging Checks on Corry Bank Swindler Sought

Police warn of a woman swindler operating as a traveling book agent forging checks against the Natural Bank of Corry. Authorities say she uses the names Mary Gurdon and Mrs. Bert Cranee to sign notes, has stayed several days at a Corry residence, and paid bills with forged or altered funds while seeking larger sums.

Corry Jyamy Newluren Mary Gurdon Berti Cranee Indlata Wien I

Federal Aid Considered for Local Schools

Officials in the city report potential federal aid for schools as a survey by Dewey and Groze coordinates with the district to assess how new development may strain existing facilities. The plan anticipates temporary staffing changes and possible facility expansion to accommodate students from industry towns and the north and south sides.

South Side Ral Dewey Cory Dewey C. Herman Groze Arle Haas Schoul Otter Ray Jwewen Disney Y Adeniuate Bewey Hails Ghide Schonik Mons Geferise Harrisburg

Brothers confess to nearby robberies and car theft

Two brothers, Ray and Boylng, admitted the theft of a Packard owned by Albert F. Little of Mansfield, and their involvement in earlier gas station and general store robberies near Warr Lang. Both were brought to Mansfield police after confessing and awaiting further proceedings.

Byutyyi Ray Arid Lng Mtans- Held Hve Alber FB. Little Ple Cie Lee Mansfield Warr Lang Youte

Nazis Drive Wedge Threatens Moscow Front

Allied news recounts German wedges driving toward Moscow along Napoleon's old road and pushing near Riga and the Baltic coast. Soviet forces reportedly hold as fighting lines shift, with heavy casualties, prisoner counts, and advances cited from Lithuanians to Moldova. The report notes German air and ground pressure as the front lines move, with mentions of Constanta and northern push toward the capital.

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Man Hurt In Truck And Wagon Collision At East Main

A. M. Fish aged 86 a teamster for J. W. and A. B. Howard Company was cut about head and face in a late Friday afternoon collision on East Main street. His run wagon was struck by a trailing truck causing injuries and property damage. Harold E. Clapper driving a Warren Baking Company truck followed and escaped with shaking and minor bruises. The baking truck and wagon were damaged with costs over 75 dollars. Fish was taken to the hospital for treatment and later returned home.

A. M. Fish J. W. and A. B. Howard East Main Street Mr. Fish Harold E. Clapper Wari Warren Baking Company True Mfemti Fish Therry

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