20 Mar 1941
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1941
Page
1
Clipped manuscript passages describe a tense scene with a crowd, a door, and a shaken household. The vivid remarks reference a violent incident, grief and a questioning by a woman identified as Mrs Ran, with talk of responsibility and a report to be prepared.
London reports a heavy German raid on the southeast coast with two bombers and multiple Messerschmitts causing fires and refugees pouring from the area. Firemen battled blazes as hospitals and a hotel were damaged and seven people were killed in a building while the RAF conducted a strike on the Cologne region in retaliation.
A hearing on a House bill to raise truck weight to 23 tons draws borough officials seeking the measure to aid street reconstruction. Opponents led by Louis W. Hagnielar Burgundy Aspinwall Burgess and State Boroughs Association rep resist the increase. In Portersville fire devastates the Prior Brothers garage destroying five loaded trailers two tractors and one other trailer. Damage estimated at about 50 000 with 12 900 of extra truck fires lost.
AP dispatches report Greek forces possibly entered Tepeleni Albania near the Voisa river, linking to Italian troop losses and prisoners. Reports describe bombings and fires in Tepeleni with Italian transport hit, while Yugoslav frontier rumors claim Greek advances and the capture of some soldiers and war material.
Timely discovery of 13 spikes on the Erie Railroad Gates Street dressing prevented a potential derailment yesterday afternoon. Police were alerted after three boys, seen fleeing the scene, left behind vandalism. Railroad workers removed spikes and no train was damaged. police may pursue a further inquiry.
President Roosevelt arrived by special train to inspect the new naval air station at Jacksonville and the aviation school maintenance base. Captain Mason and officers welcomed him. He planned to board the Potomac at Port Everglades for a week long vacation at sea.
Washington March 20 Rep Raber Pf Rich Woolrich Pa Republican was the only member of Pennsylvania's delegation in the House to vote against the 7 billion dollar British aid bill. The rest of the state's lawmakers mostly supported its passage though Michael J Brader and J A Mo West of Pittsburgh did not vote.
A major fire in St Marys Pennsylvania destroyed Shawmut Railroad engine house and three freight engines, with damages exceeding 100000. Fire officials and workers noted explosions before the structure burned, while a second blaze damaged the Leo Moore homestead nearby.
District probe targets suspected collusion by builders brokers and purchasers in inflating values and misusing FHA insured loans. One scheme over-appraises homes to bypass down payment rules, another has builders fund half the down payment with buyers paying monthly, potentially widening beyond Pittsburgh. Blood donors sought for Indiana patient with fatal bloodstream infection amid scarce donors.
The House approved the seven billion dollar British aid bill 336 to 55 and sent it to the Senate. Senate leaders expect quick passage with hearings set for this afternoon and a forecast of Senate approval without changes early next week.
British submarines reportedly destroyed six Italian supply ships and a troop transport during an operation against Italy’s sea routes. The Uboat-era updates say H M S Utmost and H M S Unique torpedoed escorted Italian transports of about 6000 and 4000 tons, with at least one ship fully destroyed. In a separate note, Elizabeth Sample of Corry was discharged from Muncy Industrial Home after a 1909 conviction for the slaying of John Hogan in Erie. she had been confined there since May 1907 with a prior period in Warren State Hospital.
Highway crews battled heavy drifts as snow covered rural routes across the region. Winnes and Flye Corners saw drifts up to ten feet, with Pine Valley hill and nearby areas remain closed. One plow spent hours abroad as authorities urged caution and motorists to detour via Lewisville.
In Crawford county court ruling Judge Clare Kent ordered disbarment for Arden D. Mook and Ralph F. Joyce over unethical practices. Both men faced charges of misappropriating client funds, with a separate forgery complaint cited for Mook.
Terry is expected to represent Defense Industries at a three day Pittsburgh event starting April 1. Nine hundred executives from defense plants in 26 western Pennsylvania counties will attend the opening session of the 17th annual conference and exhibit. The gathering focuses on production and safety for Army and Navy orders.
An Associated Press dispatch from Kenvil New Jersey describes a large explosion at the Hemiles Powder company plant with initial reports of no casualties, but later authorities say fifty two lives were lost in the prior September 12 disaster at the same site. State police note a prior report of a slight blast with no injuries.
A giant earth slide along the Allegheny river railroad near Brilliant Cut disrupts the Conemaugh and Buffalo division. 790000 tons slid from the face, derailing two freight wheels and covering two tracks, with 300000 more tons expected to slide. officials expect clearance within two days.
Washington reports the War Department will demobilize National Guard units after a year in federal service barring a grave emergency. The policy also covers troops drawn into the army for a year of training under the selective service act amid World conditions concerns.
Corry merchants discuss joining a federal food stamp program as a representative from the Surplus Store Administration plans an on site visit to explain the new plan to local merchants. Mayor Hepin indicated a representative would arrive to review details and potential cooperation.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports Interstate Commerce Commission hearing as 44 Russian engineers and 18 U S Army men traveled on the Manhattan Limited near Baden Pennsylvania 18 minutes before a wreck killed five and injured 114. Railroad officials attributed sabotage while officials noted a group of Russians arrived from Vladyvostok aboard the Annie Johnson and diplomats stayed in Los Angeles awaiting further travel.
Five robbers escaped with an $11 000 payroll after holding up Kraeuter and Company Inc girl employees at noon. Three men with guns invaded the plant office and took the money while two others remained outside. Police alerted for five white men who fled in a Chevrolet coach with registration plates UZ5Ly.
Belgrade reports large British troop landings at Salonika on the Aegean Sea marking a first visible British force entry into the Greek theater. Dispatches note 300,000 men awaiting deployment across Balkans and Turkish frontier tensions rising as German diplomacy shifts.
The AP reports advance planning for a second selective service registration day aimed at men turning 21 since last October. Projections suggest 1,000,000 to 1,250,600 will come of age by late summer or fall, making them liable for military service. the American Legion backs a 21 to 25 limit rather than universal 18 to 25.
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