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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1940

Page

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Lants Designs and Prices for Screen Printed HOP Sets

A brief listing shows seven of all designs, tc, and filled HOP 36 53 screens available. Prices reference $6.10 per unit.

Sullivan Nomination for Corry Postmaster Sent to Senate

President Roosevelt forwarded James P. Sullivan’s postmaster nomination for Corry to the U S Senate late Monday. Confirmation is expected. Sullivan’s re appointment is praised by local business leaders from both parties for faithful and efficient service amid endorsements. Western Pennsylvania nominations also include Albion Morris A Rood Union City James D Brakeman and McKeesport Alexander Rants.

James P. Sullgay Corry United States Senate Roosevelt Artie Sullivan Sul Western Pennsylvania Senate Albion Morris A. Rood Union City James D Brakeman McKeesport Alexander Rants

Advance Sewer Project Progress on WPA aid for Elk Street sewer

City officials pressed the Elk Street sanitary sewer plan seeking WPA labor funding. An estimated $7,447.19 total cost with about $5,000 for labor, $1,023.60 for material. City engineer to prepare data for WPA submission. ordinance readings set for June. Euclid Street project also underway under foreman George McKee. In France, Reynaud told the senate Germany breached France due to French command faults and promised accountability. Amiens and Arras occupied. destruction of a bridging river allegedly not carried out as ordered.

Works Progress Administration Cornell Tk Street Center Wast Wayne Cornell Frst City Regineer N. HR Dickson WEA Tty City Council Euclid Street George McKee Reynaud France United Press Paris Paul Reynaud Amiens Arras Metso J. F. Kinley J. Fred Kinley Delinnavent Yeas

Protests Against Milk License Fee Filed

Frank Manners of East Smith Street filed a protest with City Council over the cost of obtaining annual milk licenses. He criticized unforced veterinary inspections and related expenses, noting permits due by June 1. The complaint cited a dilapidated barn at East Smith Street and Pennsylvania Avenue and requested action without relief from milk regulations.

Board of Health Frank Manners East Smith Street Lunwarren Pennsylvania Avenue Council

Americans warned of fifth column rate

British subject and Presbyterian moderator Samuel Higeenbottom warned Americans against self complacency. He cautioned that enemies could attack from outside and within as nations already overwhelmed by do it ities torches faced surprise. He claimed foreign groups exploit liberal dissent to erode national unity.

Oltom

Lewistown Man Named Head of Dems in Pennsylvania

Meredith Meyers a Lewis Run newspaper publisher and former state party treasurer is set to become state chairman, succeeding Lawrence as the Democratic Party state chair. Lawrence moves to national committeeman, replacing Gov. Earle who resigned for a foreign post. Emma Guffey Miller remains national committee woman, while party leaders prepare for votes on vice chair and treasurer roles in Harrisburg.

Meredith Myers Lawrence United Press Harrisburg U. S Joseph F. Guffey Chamah David L. Zewrenee Meredith Meyers Lewis Lawn Pennsylvania Naional George H. Earle Emma Guffey Miller National Committee State Committee Edith B. Dewitt Williamsport Paul B. Noftaker Shippensburg

Republicans Hit Coalition Cabinet Plan

United Press reports a White House meeting between President Roosevelt and 1936 opponent Alf M London was postponed amid talk of a coalition cabinet. Republican leaders including Landon and Hoover aides reportedly opposed the move while Knox was rumored offered navy secretary post as the administration navigates a European crisis.

United Washington White House Roosevelt Alf M. London Republica B. M. Watson T Hat London Watson Capitol Chicgo United Press Landon Roasi Herbert Hoover Frank Knox Chicago Daily News Knox Navy Charles Eilison New Jersey

Fall of Bjorn éfjell Station Nears From Narvik Front

Report from the Narvik sector says Bjorn éfjell Station on the rail line to the Swedish frontier will fall soon and that the German garrison at Narvik holds an untenable position.

Sturantium Narvik Bjornéfjell

City Park Band Stand Razed. New Shell Planned

City Council authorized demolition of the existing band stand in City Park to be followed by a campaign for a new shell. The present structure will be removed after Memorial Day exercises with a community subscription expected to fund a replacement in the summer. Local property owners had supported earlier efforts and residents are urged to contribute toward a modern band shell.

Barnes Barnessers

Corry Phil Bracken Dies After Long Civic Life

DeWitt L. Bracken a Corry resident since the sixties and longtime business figure died at 403 West Pleasant Street after a pneumonia illness. Born January 5, 1851 in Columbus he helped run Brockin Bros, a wholesale produce firm, from 1879. He retired in 1921 after guiding a large local trade and warehouse operations.

Corry DeWitt L. Bracken West Pleasant Street Mr. Bricken St. Petersburg Fla Columbus Bracken Charles H. Fingken Bmeken Brockin Bros Fourth Ward Page Ste

Fire destroys gravel plant at Nickel Plate near Fairview

A blaze on a Monday evening wiped out the gravel plant of the Nickel Plate Sand & Gravel Co. north of Fairview Pennsylvania near the Nickel Plate line. Estimated loss to the plant runs around 100000 with a fire damage assessment of 40000 to 76000 for equipment and structures. Plant manager Leon Patrchlid said the cause and full extent were under study as authorities investigated the scene.

Fairview Fairview Pire Wtarling Uéhy Nickel Plate Sand & Gravel Go Ant AA Nickel Plate Rout Fond Leon Patrchlids Tui Couse Hintibe

Nazi Planes Over Paris and London

Paris reports anti aircraft batteries opening fire at 6 40 p m after an air raid alarm. London describes intense anti aircraft fire off the southeast coast and distant drone of aircraft over England in late today air activity.

United Press Paris London England

New Jersey Democrats pick Roosevelts delegates in 1944 primary

In Trenton May 21 New Jersey Democrats named a slate of national convention delegates pledged to President Roosevelt. In the Republican primary only Dewey appeared as a presidential choice though the Dewey designation was not binding on Republican delegates who were urged to consider voters wishes expressed in the primary.

Trenton N. J New Jersey Roosevel Toohioose Thomas E. Dewey Dewey

City plans to retire bonds and invest sinking fund

City commissioners discussed retiring municipal bonds and transferring $6,112.50 to the sinking fund for early liquidation. They also proposed allocating $6,000 in the 1904 budget to meet next year’s sinking fund requirements and adopted related recommendations.

Sity Colliel

Two Killed As Oil Tank Truck Explodes

Two workers at the TriState Asphalt Corp. were killed yesterday when a tanker exploded at Wheeling race track while they repaired it with an electric welding torch. The rear of the tank tore away, crushing them. The accident occurred during daylight operations.

Martins Perry Tristate Asphalt Corporation Ntt Wheeling

Million Allied Troops Isolated in Flanders

Berlin reports Hitler blitzkrieg split Allied forces in northern France and Belgium. About 1,000,000 Allied troops isolated in Flanders after French 6th Army collapse and capture of Gen. Henri Giraud. German motorized columns seize Arras Amiens Abbeville. Rethel taken. Ghent clashes continue near the Channel.

Josept W. Grigo United Press Staff Berlin High Command Adolf Hitler English Channel France Belgium Flanders Mtslif Henri Giraud Bulge Giraud Ughtang Channel Park Abbeville Ory Lin Water Hastings Sth Meuse Sedan Namur Ger Henri Giraud Arras Amiens Paris Tnrough Belgum Ghent Selielit Commumane Britain Usat Jenemy Valencinnies Caid Chemin Des, Dames Akime Otse Reapy Prenich Rethel Gert

WEDGE ATTACK IN NORTHERN FRANCE LOOMS

London reports that German forces drive a broad push in northern France aiming to split Allied troops in Belgium and the interior. British authorities say isolated German tanks reach toward the Seine river area as experts note focus on Channel ports to sever Allied positions.

London Genny France Bulge Anvaree Iron Sedani Maxime Wogg Genieeal Auten Die Senine English Channel Belgium

German Parachute Troops Enter Battle Near Somme Front

French report says Germany deployed parachute troops for the first time in the Somme battle. German tanks moved toward the English Channel with air support as paratroopers seize strategic points and rail centers. France evacuated Laon and nearby areas while the German advance pushes northwest toward the Somme river and Peron region.

Laon Paris Germany English Channel Phine Weilep Airfiecy Wiksed Motoresele Gaiders Une

Russia Moves to Expand War Near Hungary and Romania

Fragmentary report notes Soviet movements reported near Paimanian and Hungarian borders. Balaiy hospitals believe Russia is preparing to enter a broader conflict if violence spreads southward along the eastern route.

Russia

Leaving Flanders to aid Regian government in exile

In a period marked by conflict, officials report a contingent moving from Belgium to assist the Regian government in exile. The mission includes coordinating with allied forces and awaiting airlift or overland routes, with a focus on securing strategic positions and restoring governance within 40 months.

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