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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1942
Page
1
A fragmented OCR item mentions a club meeting and an event held at a venue. Names and details are unreadable, but it implies a local gathering or sports club activity with unspecified participants and timing.
Ty Roger Babson argues that despite ongoing war news and inflation fears, stock prices are steady on the London Exchange while U S equities offer the best profit potential. He urges investors not to follow the crowd, noting low volume trading and a cautiously optimistic stance on stocks as bonds wane in appeal.
Paul Fox from 17 West Church street suffered a cerebral concussion and general body weakness after his horse reared and collided with a car driven by Mrs. Alta M. Berry near Scott's Crossing east of Corry. Fox was unconscious on arrival at Corry hospital but regained consciousness by night and was expected to recover. Jack Feely of R D 4 Titusville was injured when his auto hit a car driven by Mrs. Geraldine Johnson on the Franklin Meadville highway near Wyattville. Feely had lacerations while Mrs. Johnson suffered a pelvis fracture and other injuries. both were treated at Franklin hospital. Police said Feely fell asleep prior to the collision.
Vice President Henry A Wallace warns of a simultaneous Japanese attack on Alaska and a German led uprising in Latin America. He predicts the strike would occur during the crucial summer months as German transports move from Africa to aid Latin American operations and bolster a German led uprising.
Cory School District trustees consider electing a treasurer for the next fiscal year with June 1st deadline. Current treasurer Carl L. Henton, named a year ago, may be retained or replaced by another board member. Directors also set school depositories, settle 1947 taxes with the tax collector, and review exonerations. Teaching staff vacancies may wait until a later session while routine business dominates.
Ellwood J. Turner of Media quits as active candidate for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. He cites party harmony and clear ticket splits in the current primary campaign. Turner leaves two Democratic and two Republican contenders in the race, with Ramsey S. Black and Elmer Ellroy as Democrats and Bell and William J. Famitton Jr. as Republicans.
Moscow reports that German troops on the Crimean front used several mines with poison gas. The Pravda dispatch notes gas exposure affecting respiratory organs and disabling men, marking the first formal Soviet claim of gas use and suggesting experimental implications.
James P. Rossiter renowned Erie attorney and former mayor will deliver the Memorial Day address in Corry. Veterans plan a parade and city park exercises with a War era message, as the Veterans' Committee advances plans for broad participation.
Washington experts warned Japan neared naval exhaustion after Coral Sea losses. Observers cautioned new strikes could occur, with Japan possibly shifting toward Australia or North America. Despite setbacks, Japanese fleet remains formidable near bases, while Allied output and carrier losses reshape the balance of power.
Albert L. Thames, 4, Crawford County attorney and former district attorney, died early today in Meadville Pennsylvania. He rose to prominence as special prosecutor in Schuylkill county election eve slayings. He faced threats after the 1911 election and received police protection. He served as district attorney and later led the Crawford County Bar Association. A Democratic candidate for Congress in years past, Thames had been ill about a week after a Florida trip. Surviving are his wife and two sisters.
Mercer Pa May 9 three young men die in a collision of an automobile and truck at the Routes 19 intersection in Mercer County. Hugh Davis 29 of New Castle and his three sons John 5 Fred 3 Edward 1 die. Mrs Maxine Bartlett 31 of New Wilmington and Gerald Bartlett 6 also dead. Mrs Helen Davis 29 wife of Hugh and Mrs HB Linton of New Wilmington are hospitalized in serious condition. Wilfred Welter Anderson 22 of Meadville riding in the car is unhurt. The crash occurred shortly after midnight at the Mercer Cottage hospital officials reported.
A May 1 explosion at Gentral Railway Signal Co in Versailles Pa killed eight women workers and injured one. Investigators found no clear negligence by management or employees and suggested a spark or falling object ignited torpedo pellets. They warned the inherent hazards of the manufacture and urged safety regulations.
British air attack on Warnemunde Rostock port with 19 planes cost heavy losses as German defenses resisted. In Erie, Lawrence ounwit pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of 17 year old Robert Clyde Smith killed by a car on West Mein street. Sentencing deferred to early next week as police and investigators review the cant or. Mrs J Williamson of Butler returned home after two days on business.
U S Navy expands combat fleet with eleven new aircraft carriers and four cruisers under construction in Newport News Virginia and Quincy Missouri. Carriers from two yards include Besex Bon Homme Richard Intrepid Kearsarge Franklin D. Roosevelt and Randolph. Four Massachusetts builders also labor on Cabot Bunker Hill Oriskany and Inticontterngn ships as authorized by prior decisions and hearings.
General MacArthur’s communique from Australia on May 9 states Allied losses were relatively light compared with Japan’s in the Coral Sea engagement. Japan suffered heavy losses with eleven ships sunk and six damaged, while Allied ships and planes pursued the enemy amid uncertainty about a decisive victory.
Bulletin reports say German U boats may use a new rocket motor to greatly extend range and damage. United States Marine Corps preparing commando training in Britain. Japanese dispatch mentions an escort mission northward and a vessel reported missing. U S Navy notes a pair of ships in the Gulf of Nexlos with Honduran registry.
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