Silent tax approval for Cory school tax levy
Taxpayers and property owners in Cory gave silent approval to a 20 percent school tax levy for 1940 as protests diminished. At a May 4 board meeting the budget and per capita costs were expected to be adopted quickly. a treasurer post was to be filled at the May 4 session, with Edwin J. Lewis named to replace Mrs. Barnes.
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Cory
Board of Education
Committee of Pennsylvania Economy League
Edwin J. Lewis
E. @. Barnes
Guardsmen to spend three weeks at Pine Camp New York
Company A of Corry's unit, 6th Infantry Pennsylvania National Guard, will spend twenty days at Pine Camp near Water Valley New York for annual summer maneuvers. Plans include companions from other states, marking a second straight year training outside Pennsylvania. Training starts around August 4, per officers.
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BORRY
Pine Camp
N. Y
Noompany
Corry
6Th Infantry
Pennsylvania Naval Guard
N.Y
Waterwin
New York
Oiantown Gap
Tull
Pennsylvania
Virginia
New York State
School insurance award deferred pending appraisal of fire coverage
The city delays awarding a 40000 fire insurance policy set to replace expiring coverage May 1. The appraisal by a Pittsburgh firm will take 60 to 90 days, with bids from local and outside agents under review by the board after Mrs. Barnes urged caution. Options suggest potential savings over 100.
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Roperties
O. M. Hilburg
Pittsburgh
Erie
C. M. Hillburg
Net
W. S. Houghton
Richard Regsbacher
P. E. Davis
Theo P. Williams
J. A. Rhodes
Evie
Hardware Mutual
Rossbacher
Williams
Asme
Stool Insurance Company
Barnes
Two Weeks Behind Normal Farm Work In Corry Vicinity
A Corry area farmer reports spring farming is about two weeks behind average due to cold damp April weather. Plowing is largely complete, oats sown, and other crops are ready or being prepared for sowing. Farmers expect an early break from cold spells and anticipate a good growing season despite delays.
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Corry
Wayne Township
Journal
Deir
City Schools Move to Daylight Saving Time Beginning Next Monday
School calendar changes include moving clocks ahead one hour during the term. The 1940-41 term opens September 1 after Labor Day, with St. Edward's parochial school joining the four day week. The City Softball League receives field permission for summer games. Corry High Alumni reunion set for June 6 at the Junior High.
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Board of Education
Francis J. Grava
Corry High
Supt. R
Dewey
Board votes to collect back tuition from Spring Creek district
The district board voted to collect unpaid tuition from the Spring Creek township district. The finance committee and solicitor were tasked with arranging an early conference with Spring Creek directors to seek settlement. A motion to escalate drastic action if payment failed was defeated.
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Whedbeesey
Board of Education
Corry
Borine Creek
Spring Creek
Finance J Committee
Roosevelt warns on global threat and defense drive
President Roosevelt warned that western culture faces a world conquest threat and urged rapid national defense funding. Congress is ready to consider up to 500 million more this year while neutrality act extensions to Belgium, Holland, and Luxembourg loom. The war news ripples through markets, politics, and potential Democratic party moves toward a third term.
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Wilson
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Union
Eighth American Scientific Congress
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Holland
Luxembourg
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Pontiff speaks to European monarchs on justice
Vatican City May 11 The pope sent a message to King Leopold III Queen Wilhelmina and Grand Duchess Charlotte declaring their cause just and promised prayer for divine intervention. The pope also received Myron Taylor Roosevelt's envoy Adrien Nieuwenhuys Belgian ambassador and British minister Francis D'Arcy Osborne at the Vatican.
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Vatican City
Pope Ping
Leopold
Belgium
Wilhelmina
Holland
Charlotte
Luxembourg
Vatican
Myron G.taylor
Roosevelt
Adrien Nieuwenhuys
Francis D'Arcy Godolphin Osborne
Turn Clocks Ahead Here Sunday Night
Daylight saving time starts Monday in Corry with clocks moved one hour ahead Sunday night. Assurances say all industries and institutions will observe the change through Labor Day, aligning Corry with Erie Warren Jamestown and other large cities.
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Corry
Erie
Warren
Jamestown
War Aid Drive Seeks $1200 From Coryboday
A nationwide Red Cross campaign to raise ten million dollars for relief of war sufferers in Europe has prompted Coryboday to solicit contributions totaling $1200. Donations may be given to local chapter officers or at designated community outlets including Stewart Hay Shop and Cory Tye ning Journal office.
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Coryboday
Hed Cross
Germany
Belgium
Holland
Luxembourg
Red Cross
Corry
W.M. Houghton
J. Haight
Parking Fines to Rise Under New City Rules Enforcement
Britain enforces parking regulations with 6 to 10 dollar fines for violations. Chief John D. Flanigan urges motorist cooperation as 10 hour parking units and strict rules curb infractions. Violations include blocking hydrants stopping near signs curb obstructions and crosswalk misuse with fines to follow.
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Britain
John D. Flanigay
Ptani- Bai
Willi Wil
Blankgan
Sti Uches
Dutch City Bombing Shocks Amsterdam. Casualties Reported
May 11 reports from Amsterdam describe German air attacks dropping bombs on central districts. At least seven deaths and 49 wounded as Amstel station and surrounding areas near Lange Straat and Blauwburgwal were struck. Royal Palace area also reported damage as German planes targeted communications hubs and rail facilities.
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Amsterdam
Ameloretam
Ral Raliroatt Ptylla
Jerseies
Amstel
Langestraat
Blainburgwal
Nazis Meet First Line In Berlin Front Clash
German troops advance near Berlin as Allied forces report heavy fighting along the front. Reports describe bombardment along the Maas river and near Amsterdam front sectors with claims of gains by German forces. Frontline activity centers on resistance lines near the Yssel and Zuyder Zee areas as the conflict widens.
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Cheford L. Nay
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Hague
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Chapelle
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Pickup service suspended on experimental routes
The Post Office will discontinue the Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Huntington pickup routes in Pennsylvania Delaware West Virginia and Ohio. No bids will be opened and the routes will remain halted until Congress acts. Local airmail growth is noted and manufacturers may face confusion from the suspension.
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Washington
U.S. Post Office Department
Pennsylvania
Delaware
West Virginia
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Italy Must Change Position in Sea Admonitions Reach Rome
Rome reports anti British protests following Premier Mussolini remarks in the senate as Admiral Cavagnoli calls for Italy to alter its stance in the Mediterranean. A Dutch traveler is said to have been pushed while attempting to tear down anti British posters seen on hotel walls for foreigners. Three separate incidents were noted during the poster removals.
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Rome
Benito Musso‘ni
Senate
Domenico Cavagnart
Taly
Mediterranean
Britain claims 50 planes downed in air raid
May 11 London report says the air ministry announced fifty German aircraft were destroyed yesterday with twenty British planes missing. The German-occupied Waalhaven airdrome near Rotterdam was heavily bombed and extensively damaged, and many German planes were destroyed.
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Britain
London
Air Mintry
Budget cuts eyed in seven month state relief plan
Harrisburg budget secretary Edward B. Logan outlined a 4,401,000 relief financing cut from state departments to cover seven months. The plan, described by Gay Arthur H. James as essential economies, passed the House amid a seven hour debate. Democrats warned the reductions would affect health, surgery, penal, and mental institutions.
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Talved
Harrisburg
Edward B. Logan
Arthur H. James
House
Senate
Heath
CAL Penal and
Sabotage Not Blamed in Frankford Arsenal Explosion
Army officers said sabotage was not responsible for the Frankford arsenal blast that killed Walter Oximek 1 and seriously injured Neal McDonald 34. The explosion occurred in a small brick building officials withheld details of the workers’ activities.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Army
Frankford Arsenal
Walter Oximek
Neal McDonald
Farm subsidy debate lingers as New Deal pursued
In Chicago on May 11 Babson critiques government efforts to solve farm questions. He cites the vast cost of management and farm policy as failing to close the gap between prices farmers receive and costs they pay. He lists schemes such as crop subsidies, mortgage relief, seed loans, and storage aid as examples voters weigh.
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Wder Envs
Chicago
Farm Aid Debate Shapes 1940 Budget Skirmish
Congress may approve a new farm aid package totaling about 20 million dollars to bolster farmers. The proposal aims to counterbalance tax and spending effects while signaling a shift in support as estimates show farm subsidies for 1940 41 could exceed one billion dollars, a historic level surpassing World War I spending. The plan follows three previous billions disbursed since 1934 as farmers seek relief from ongoing hardship.
Farm prosperity effort falters amid rising costs and debt
The article critiques the seven year push for farm prosperity as a failure amid higher agriculture department expenses. It warns that wartime spending could push Treasury bills past five billion dollars, risking debt increases or tax hikes. The piece hints at budgetary juggling in Washington as the year unfolds.
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AAA
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Treasury
Allied planes bomb France Belgium Luxembourg border area
Allied planes attacked along the Belgium Luxembourg front from Nov to the Moselle near Sierck as German forces pressed at the entire operation. British and French air forces reportedly delivered bombardment and guided actions during a tense night across the front.
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Paris
Tiwir
India
Belgium
Netherlands
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Luxembourg
Moselle
Sierck
Brench-Luxembourg
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Brussels Bombed and Parachutists Land in War Action
Reports from Brussels describe German air attacks with parachutists landing near military sites. Troops aimed to cut barbed wire barriers and establish machine gun posts as planes returned. Belgian authorities noted contact with the enemy along the Albert Canal, the Meuse, and the Ardennes.
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Bruyein
Cerin
Albert Canal
Meuse
Ardennes
British Warships Patrol Dutch Coast Alliance
London May 1 The London Evening Standard reports British warships off the coast of Holland assisting the Dutch navy. Destroyers submarines and minesweepers are said to be cooperating successfully to protect the Dutch coast.
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