03 May 1941
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1941
Page
1
The fragmented text discusses increased BR and wartime production tactics, noting travel across the country and shifts in business activity. It mentions defense-related manufacturing capacity and potential growth in output, comparing current volumes to 1920 levels and projecting expansion across sectors.
Review praises efforts to lure labor-supplying industries while highlighting increased business activity. Washington support urged as commercial loans rise 28 percent and carloadings up 20 percent.
The article notes rising living costs amid a drop in unemployment and a rebound in U S prosperity. It highlights concerns over higher rents, clothing, and overall prices, while labor leaders resist framing wage gains as insufficient given the broader inflationary pressures. It cites steady employment in some sectors and calls for continued vigilance to avoid a “rainy day” scenario.
Senate battles over aid to Britain intensify as Tobey accuses administration of stalling on convoy ships while Pepper and Guffey push for a more aggressive convoy policy. Critics warn against entering war, as party leaders deny prior knowledge of plans amid claims of a coordinated convoy push.
The Warren amateur Joe Fell was victorious in a bout but fined ten dollars plus costs in police court after a disorderly conduct incident with Harry Folles in Center alley. Fazio, once known for amateur programs here, received similar penalties. A doctor was required to treat facial wounds, and Fell’s victory did not spare him the court costs.
Uniontown Pennsylvania May 3 Paul Bi Sinitin 82 was killed and fellow miner Harvey Modisaw 37 injured by a slate fall in Oliver No 4 mine of the Common Fire Goal and Goke company last night Modisaw's steel helmet likely saved his life as he regained consciousness and helped summon aid both men were dug out by rescue workers
London reports a British withdrawal from Greece with two destroyers and four transports lost. One transport carried troops. 1,700 aboard were rescued by British ships. The destroyers Diamond and Wryneck were later sunk by German dive-bombers. Casualties described as heavy.
APL union walkout scheduled to start at 6 a.m. tomorrow threatens Greyhound Lines service through Corry and connections with Pennsylvania Lines. About 1400 employees, including drivers and maintenance staff, are affected as talks continue. union seeks closed shop, better conditions, wage hikes, proposing five cents per mile for drivers. Berlin reports a May 3 German air and submarine campaign sinking 1,211,000 tons of British shipping in April per the high command.
A fire department warns motorists to yield to fire apparatus. In a west end grass fire incident, heavy traffic blocked the scene for about five minutes as fire crews worked from a hillside location behind an old brick yard. Corp J J Burke of the state motor police announced arrests for violators and urged drivers to pull to the curb when engines are en route, with state officers collaborating with local police and Fire Chief Andrew Paulson to end obstructive driving at fires.
Corry High School band traveled to Edinboro for the Bris County Music and Arts Festival opening Friday. Participants include Albion Union City Waterford Millcreek Wesleyville North East and Springheld townships high schools with orchestras from nine schools. Dr. Jack O'Brien of Carnegie Tech led the all county band concert, featuring several Corry students.
In Indianapolis on May 3 the American Legion executive committee urged Navy use to convoy material aid to Britain and called for Secretary Perkins resignation for national unity in defense. The committee also asked the President to deploy naval and auxiliary forces as needed and to push legislation to prevent strikes and disruptions during the emergency.
German raiders battered Liverpool with heavy bombs in a multi hour attack that damaged factories, docks, and residential districts. Early casualty and destruction reports varied while authorities pledged to continue despite poor weather over German bases.
Cairo reports that Britain's beleaguered garrison at Tobruk withstood renewed Axis pressure after a day-long fight near the Dibysin port. Tank assaults and determined efforts by Axis forces did not break the defenses, keeping Tobruk in Allied hands for the moment.
Pittsburgh May 4 A proposed new residential and commercial gas rate schedule affecting 123000 consumers in seven western Pennsylvania counties was announced by the Manufacturers Light and Heat Company to increase net earnings by 906000 dollars a year. The schedule was filed with the Public Utility Commission at Elrsburg. The new schedule would raise bills for small users and scale up charges for higher usage, with increases of from 2 to 1.02 dollars a month for those using under 15 000 cubic feet and higher increases for those using more.
City and police officials prepare for revived parking rules after meters go in on Center Street and key business streets. Two hour limits will apply from 8 am to 9 pm on Washington Main and Bowles streets with meters costing motorists a penny per twelve minutes. Patrolman Ross Mead will oversee enforcement and maintenance of the new devices.
Mayor Frank I Hepler urged civic groups churches Veterans organizations and citizens to observe National Employment Week from Sunday through the coming week The aim is to support workers over forty by ensuring they receive consideration as industrial operations expand and improve.
City officials urge property owners to cooperate in Spring Clean Up Days on May 7 and 8. Refuse will be removed by city trucks. Residents should clear premises and place rubbish in strong containers ready for city pickup by 7 a.m. Wednesday.
An inquiry shows gasoline will sell at 14 cents per gallon from larger distributors here, down from 17 cents. The change mirrors a recent increase that also took effect in Brie a few days earlier.
Congress opened debate on a proposed tax plan to fund a suggested 3.5 billion dollar minimum revenue for national defense. President Roosevelt urged broader participation, aiming for equity with taxes on individuals and corporations while preventing evasion.
Hoy Richards, 52, operator of a Garland gas station, was held without bail for the next term of court on a murder charge in the death of his wife May Richards. A hearing before Justice Greensmith in Warren established prosecutors allege Richards fired a shot that hit his wife in the knee, leading to complications causing death. The shooting occurred near the Richards business. Robert McKinney of Youngsville was present in the car with the wife and another man. State Motor Corporal Gehr, Dr Knapp, and McKinney attended the hearing, with District Attorney Gollister for the Commonwealth and Richard s attorney William Glassman.
Italy asserts its first wartime territorial grab by annexing Ljubljana and surrounding areas in Tyvenla, with additional German influence noted for a potential future transfer. The decree promises social concessions to the Slovene minority as Fascist rule begins.
Derby weather outlook from Louisville reports no sign of rain early today with partly cloudy conditions. Morning temperatures were in the mid fifties as the day begins and mild winds are expected.
Corry merchants report brisk spring trade reflecting rising U S consumer spending. Dun and Bradstreet notes preliminary gains across many goods categories with sales pacing 1929 levels and exceptional demand for home furnishings and durable items. Retail activity described as good and getting better.
Thick shelling anchors a widening British Iraqi confrontation in a contested zone near Baghdad. Reports say 26 British mines were destroyed at a field west of the capital and motorized detachments advanced toward an airfield. German aid to the region remains unconfirmed amid chaotic battlefield chatter.
Berlin expresses deep sympathy with Iraq but no material aid. German radio reports say Iraq appeals for Arab unity against British rule while Arab fighters amass near Trans-Jordan. Propaganda stresses a general Arab fight and anticipated resistance from Palestine Arabs.
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