20 May 1941
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1941
Page
1
An OCR fragment lists assorted food items and prices such as jars and pounds. The unclear text mentions pints, pounds, and dozen quantities with cents per unit, reflecting a historical grocery ad. Key terms include jar, box, deposit, and assorted price figures, pointing to a commercial listing rather than a narrative story.
Readable snippets describe a woman in fur wraps at gay parties and a figure named Blain with a son Mikey. The text blends disjointed memories and stray names including Linda and Steve, noting a cover burning scene and a noisy half world. Event details and clear narrative are missing.
Allied dispatches report German parachute troops and air borne forces attacking Crete, aiming to seize footholds on the Greek island housing the government. British Middle East headquarters say the assault was countered, as Crete’s rugged terrain complicates any invasion plan.
London reports glider borne troops, jar calists, and regular infantry used in a German assault on Crete. Details remain incomplete on glider capacity and numbers. The three way invasion signals broader plan to control Eastern Mediterranean and threaten Turkey, with Crete under Major General Fryberg command.
British imperial forces advanced toward Baghdad after crossing the Euphrates and capturing Falluja with air support. Reports say 90 British armored cores were destroyed in Basra and the Persian Gulf area, while two British gunboats shelling Iraqi defenses were driven off.
Mon day evening the Mon city council denounced a bill in Harrisburg to set a $1 400 minimum for patrolmen in first and second class Pennsylvania cities. The measure would raise salaries to a $2 000 ceiling with yearly increments and added years of service. Council voted against the bill and ordered the city clerk to notify State Senator John A Van Allsburg and the League of Penn third class cities of the city's stance.
Erie County townships including Concord Wayne Venango Union and nearby areas receive a total state aid of $969,695 for road construction and maintenance. Payments from the motor fund follow a 1930 act with quarterly disbursements across 1940 and 1941, detailing sums for Concord Venango Wayne and others. City Council approves Act No 47 abating interest on back taxes with five year annual installments while current taxes pay. Sparta doctor W H Earnest named deputy w ar on fortunaiies. The Crawford county territory covers Sparta Blomfield Atha Tame and nearby Canterville Spartambury.
London reports the fall of Ethiopian resistance as Amba Alaji capitulates and General Amde Selassie or the Duke surrenders, ending 7,000 Italian troops in retreat. The withdrawal opens the way for a British advance to North Africa, Palestine, and the desert fronts.
A city bill approving construction of a sanitary sewer on Elk Street, east of Center Street, gains first and second readings and is slated for final adoption. The measure authorizes cost assessments and could launch work soon after WPA assistance withdrawal and drafting of a new ordinance.
Families of selectees for special Army training are asked to provide addresses for kit delivery via Mrs. Florence Stewart at the York Real Estate Agency offices. Rex theatre owner Vou a pins remains in Corry Hospital with deteriorating condition. road worker Lee Dewlink of North Clyater admitted with a fractured right arm after a work accident near Clymen sill.
In Vichy on May 20, French Air Minister General Jean Marie Bergere landed at Beirut to organize defenses for French-mandated Syria against British air raids. The move aims to check and perfect anti air measures and coordination with local authorities.
British forces reportedly renewed bombardment of airports and military targets in the French mandate, using pamphlet raids. Dispatches from Damascus say Syrian air defenses fought back as London accused Syrian airfields of aiding German planes en route to Iraq. France signals readiness to reclaim African territories as talks with German representatives continue.
Associated Press reports May 20 that a labor pact for miners in the northern Appalachians appears set to be ratified, affecting about 10 percent of U S soft coal production. Union leaders and wage-scale committee members meet at 1 90 p m to review terms as southern operators remained absent from talks.
City officials led by Director of Streets Stanley Hill urged 24 hour protection at center Street and First Avenue crossings after a spike in incidents as Erie and Pennsylvania Railroads increased traffic. They called for stronger safeguards and warned that rising train and street traffic require immediate action.
Plan calls for licensing slot machines and pinball machines with a $25 fee. Mayor Prank Hepler pledges swift police action to notify owners. A proposed licensing act targets July 1 implementation and revenue for the city treasury. Bingo games face mixed views with no strong push for ban or broader restriction.
Residents petitioned for a water line extension to West Smith Street neighborhood with hydrant at Smith and Huteh streets. Council to study costs to weigh property owners' liability and whether the project improves water protection and service.
In a county court last week the defendant, found guilty by a jury, received a sentence after a prior similar offense. The case involved the borrowing of a car believed to be the property of Donald J. Morehouse of Gary. Spohn was apprehended in Blvils, Ohio, following prior incidents and is linked to a prior related offense in West Peraleytury.
Copeys 111 sprinting meters on Dentey Street yielded high during the first week of operation. A total of $95 was collected from slots in yesterday's pickup and 60 in last Thursday morning's collection. Patrolman Mead, in charge of enforcement, reports fewer complaints and growing use by both transient and resident motorists.
Rep Crawford of Michigan accused the U S government defense bond drive of lagging and warned compulsory measures may be needed. He cited Treasury figures showing 216 845000 in bonds sold in early May, with the first two weeks praised as fair but a drop since then. He urged coercive steps used by Britain and Germany to boost public savings into defense bonds.
Veterans groups including Elmer C Cervley Post 365 American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars will gather at the First Methodist Church for memorial services next Sunday at 2 00 o clock. Rev Galbreath will preach and the choir will provide fitting music. All city and nearby veterans and the public are invited to attend.
City Council approved a 100 appropriation to the Corry Band for the year and a 501 grant to the Veterans Committee for Memorial Day observance, with no strings attached. Dr. Rhodes and Dearing spoke for the band, plans include a series of concerts in City Park starting in June.
London reports Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons that 1800 German parachutists in New Zealand battledress aided by elders and troops had landed on Crete. He said the military situation is under control and that heavy Luftwaffe activity began a serious battle, with British, New Zealand, and Greek forces under General Freyberg promising strong resistance.
Berlin May 20 The 822 passengers and crew of the 8292 ton Egyptian liner Zamzam are reported safe and well in German occupied territory after the vessel was sunk by a German surface raider. The ship left Reute Bri for Capetown in April, with about 138 Americans among those aboard. Details remain fragmentary as officials confirm survivors are being cared for in occupied zones.
Stockholm reports Iceland's parliament voted to dissolve the union with Denmark, ending a 1918 arrangement. A temporary chief of staff was named to assume the king's duties as Iceland seeks full sovereignty, amid Allied and German wartime tensions that influenced regional status.
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