10 May 1941
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1941
Page
1
An unreadable OCR block mixes prices for bottles boxes and sacks with stray phrases about family and a neighbor. It mentions whetstone like items and a motherly sentiment, but the readable content is minimal and disconnected.
Fragmentary OCR presents a reflection on economics, labor, and social order. It mentions Babson and a future century, urging cautious reform and noting tensions between production, employment, and governance in a developing community. The text references time, war, and progress with unclear specifics.
Fragmented OCR style passage references Germany and claims of surpassing previous winners. Mentions Hermans Working Together and uncertain names, with garbled phrases about nations and events.
Partial OCR appears to discuss German life, religious standards, individual desires, and a speculative examination of social norms. The readable phrases reference obedience to tradition, moral expectations, and a cryptic critique of modern versus ancient values. No clear names, dates, or concrete events are evident.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses defense and identity themes with random phrases about a venue called Arena of Dentueryey and references to a country, plastics, and Hopkins. The text lacks coherent narrative or clear events, names, or dates to summarize into a full news item.
Health officer John D. Finnigan reports a sizable outbreak of measles and other contagious diseases, with about a dozen new measles cases among teens and more than forty total illnesses under watch. New measles cases include Daniel Kamber, 19, and several others, while a second scarlet fever case, Cael Taylor, 17, is under quarantine. Three additional chicken pox cases and cases of whooping cough and scarlet fever are noted as quarantine measures expand. The outbreak concentrates in a specific age group as authorities keep strict quarantine regimens.
The Associated Press reports Pennsylvania cities Erie Pittsburgh Reading Scranton and Philadelphia show a growing female majority. 1940 census data indicate females outnumber males by 69 895 across the five cities with Erie adding 698 residents and 1 178 more women in the decade.
Rail order hints at new Nazi movements with Hungary and Slovakia borders closed. Officials note prior Hungarian rail restrictions in December allowed troop transit to Romania ahead of German occupation of Bulgaria. The maneuver appears designed to facilitate troop movements in the region.
A Pittsburgh fire trapped a family on the third floor killing mother Anna Laba 33 and children Agnes 6 John 16 and Helen 16 while father John Laba 41 died later in hospital. Fire officials cited unknown ignition and a rear-door blaze cutting escape. the Labas occupied the second and third floors of a three story building with a garage on the first floor. The husband said he woke to flames and could not recall further details. Nearby, the Bermuda harbor welcomed exiled King Carol of Romania aboard the Excambion with Mme Lupescu, facing little public notice.
Tokyo dispatches quote Japan’s ambassador Kumoto Honda saying Chiang Kai-Shek will not seek peace with third-country mediation. News notes rising Japanese calls to settle China issue to aid the East Asia program while U.S. mediation is dismissed. State Department and Tokyo sources say no known moves toward U.S. mediation.
Travelers report Malaya strength at about 120000 with daily Indian and Australian reinforcements. American made seaplanes based at Singapore are used for long range patrols. In Vatican City, Pope Pius XI is set to address the College of Cardinals on war's impact in a secret consistory May 12.
London May 10 Britain allies and neutrals suffered 4734407 tons loss in 1998 ships since Nazi invasion of Low Countries. Admiralty figures show April losses 408124 tons, with higher months June 1940 and March this year. Summary continues on page two.
A jury in McKean County awarded Vongit A. Stewart of Corry $6030 for injuries from a truck crash on June 1 1940 near Bradford. The suit, seeking $10 000, named H Pryor and Elma Pryor of Cleveland, Mid West Haulers Inc of Toledo, Lee Snyder the diver, and Paragon Freight Ghulam of New York as defendants. A counter claim of $1420 against Stewart was denied.
Harrisburg May 10. A survey in 17 Pennsylvania cities to study the impact of the national defense program on living costs has begun in the state Department of Labor and Industry. It originally covered Philadelphia Pittsburgh Scranton Johnstown Lancaster and Connellsville and expands to Allentown Chambersburg DuBois Harrisburg Oil City Pottsville Reading and York. Checks will cover food fuel meals and refrigeration noting more fluctuation than other budget items. Officials say European conflict may influence wholesale prices and eventually U.S. living costs, but only small changes are expected soon. Data will aid wage negotiations and salary adjustments.
Valley Forge Pa May 19 high officials of the 13 original states attended ceremonies dedicating Valley Forge park to memory of George Washington. Ten thousand laurel trees were planted and speeches were given by Governor Arthur H James and park commissioner Theodore Lane Benn. Police seek identity in burned body found on Manchester farm. Hazel Briggs of Detroit suspected.
Barlin May 10 Diplomats coordinate long military effort in crucial talks between Germany and Turkey. German ambassador Papen remains in Berlin discussions as both sides seek a possible understanding while officials caution against predicting outcomes.
Warren man Fred W. Dey of Warren nears final terms to buy the Boston House business and property at West Main Street and First Avenue from Mrs. Frank Keleher. Dey plans remodeling including a model restaurant, upper-floor improvements, and taking over the barber shop room on the lower floor. He recently sold interests at Warren and will convert the property for new use.
Born in Nome Alaska on May 10 a plane birth reportedly occurred as Pilot William Munz neared Nome. Mrs Munz and baby were said to be thriving in a hospital while Munz and two passengers remained in shaky condition after the Sawtooth range incident.
May 10 reports from Washington say Administration leaders, confident in President Roosevelt, planned an important statement on the convoy issue. Tobey and other senators pressed for immediate action against the Axis, while Roosevelt was expected to guide a clear course before any vote. Italy released casualty tallies, and Chungking endured renewed Japanese air raids with significant casualties.
Berlin May 10 British planes were said to have bombed Mannheim causing fires in industrial and adjacent areas with repairs underway. The high command bulletin noted most damage hit nonresidential sections while casualty figures from Hamburg remained unconfirmed.
The article details the planned May 21 food stamp issuance covering Crayford Erie Mercer Venango and Warren counties. It notes setup by the Marketing Administration under JonW F. Conabey and confirms local stores have signed to honor the stamps with posters displayed. Officials anticipate Meadville headquarters will visit to finalize issuing arrangements.
The naked unidentified young woman, about 25, was found on the Conshohocken road near Conshohocken, Pa. Coroner W. J. Rushong of Montgomery County said the body wore a wedding ring and showed a fractured skull. The body was found by William Keeley of Philadelphia on his way to work and was in a raincoat marked for the Lower Merion township police department.
London May 10 exiled governments of the Netherlands and Belgium mark their first anniversary since the German invasion. Prime Minister Churchill sent messages praising Dutch and Belgian support to the Allied war effort and thanking Belgium for effective help. Continued on Page Three.
London reported that a concentrated and destructive attack on Mannheim and Ludwigs Hafen, industrial centers in southwest Germany, was led by bombers. Fire raged in Mannheim and Ludwigshafen while docks at Calais Ostend Boulogne and Norway ports suffered damage. Night patrols over France kept German defenses busy as Britain claimed 124 Nazi planes destroyed since May 1 with heavy losses reported for German air forces.
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