27 May 1941
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1941
Page
1
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Allied reports from Crete indicate British forces facing heavy air attacks as German paratroopers and armor push toward Canea and Suda Bay. Royal Navy losses include two cruisers and four destroyers with several battleships damaged, while reinforcements arrive for the Allied defense amid sustained bombardment.
President Roosevelt asked Congress for 2.1 billion in new appropriations for war planes and related needs. Stephen Early said the move aims to solidify national policy with a Wednesday decision moment, detailing funds: 1.79 billion for the army and 0.599 billion for the navy, with specifics on orders and contents not disclosed.
Young men of Cony who have reached twenty one will register for possible military training on July 1 under a proclamation by President Roosevelt. About 1,000,000 men who have reached 21 since October 16 will enroll, with 6500 selective service boards conducting the process and a national lottery determining order of call.
Vasail Mihailoff, accused of firing on a convoy carrying King Vittorio Emanuele III and Albanian premier Shefqet Vërlaci on May 17, was executed at dawn in Tirana. The Greek-born Mihailoff, described as afflicted with poetic madness, was convicted by a military tribunal and sentenced to death before the firing squad.
President Roosevelt prepared a final draft for a fireside chat to outline a definite U.S. policy amid global tension. The address, broadcast nationwide and via shortwave, will be delivered from the White House with plans for multilingual translations. A German article mused that postwar freedom of the seas would define Hitler’s fleet as a symbol of national aims.
Corry's 1941 Poppy Sale nears its goal with early totals showing $231 raised. Floyd W. Black reports $281 banked by Monday and further scattered contributions may lift the final tally toward the $250 goal. The Veterans of Foreign Wars campaign chairman notes the year’s proceeds are among the best in years.
U S Circuit Judge J Warren Davis testified he took no improper loans or payments from movie magnate William Fox and denied meeting Fox in 1936 or accepting cash in Atlantic City. Davis rejected government accusations of “selling justice” in five bankruptcy rulings related to Fox holdings.
In New Jersey, a blaze at two Pennsylvania Railroad piers and three Hudson River car floats in the Greenville terminal near the Statue of Liberty sent flames and smoke into New York harbor. One bargeman died, a fire captain was hospitalized, and authorities ordered removal of freight cars as crews fought the blaze for about an hour.
Washington May 27 The French government renewed assurances in writing that its fleet and colonies would not be surrendered to Germany or another power. A note with guarantees was delivered by French ambassador Gaston Henry-Haye to Sumner Welles under secretary of state. Henry-Haye declined to disclose full details but said he hoped the note would reassure those seeking to disrupt Franco American relations.
County Controller files charges against William Bassler 65 of Roaring Spring for fraudulent versions and embezzlement totaling 7 68.05 from patient care at the County Mental Hospital after an audit of accounts since 1996.
Enlistment drives for a state home guard to replace the National Guard while federal service continues. Corps units in Corry and Erie seek 60 enlistees per company with ages 21 to 50, aiming for 9,000 total strength across three regiments. Uniforms and funds provided. function is emergency defense and support behind the lines.
Greek sources say the Germans suffered about 18000 losses in the attempt to invade Greece. The figure includes many sailors lost at sea and attacks against the island defenses, with casualty estimates from port reports and military dispatches.
Eligible Corry and Melully residents gain increased surplus foods purchases under a locally adopted plan linked to general assistance. Identification cards accompany checks, with 50 cent value stamps usable for surplus commodities, available each Monday at participating stores.
Work on a new Precision Products Company plant began Monday at the corner of Fourth Avenue and West Main Street. The one story concrete and brick building measures about 50 by 120 feet and will extend along West Main Street. Groundwork includes setting walls ten feet from the sidewalk on Main Street and nine feet from Fourth Avenue with plans to award a contract within two weeks and begin actual construction by mid June.
The Corry Rod and Gun Club will start building holding pens at Mead Park for 200 six week old ring neck chicks. Fundraising bingo at the club house on East Washington aims to cover costs while two hundred chicks from the Erie County Game Farm are requested via the Sportsmen’s League. A portion of proceeds supports ornamental bird pens at the park.
Washington May 27 proposal calls for a large scale U S food drying program to convert grain fruits and vegetables into spoilage resistant form. Over 1 000 delegates and observers urged mass processing to save billions of bushels and reduce losses from rodents rot and spoilage. Portable drying crews would move through farm communities similar to threshing crews.
Miss Mullen, censor of school taxes, met with the finance committee of the Board of Education Monday evening and effected a settlement. A total of 47,791 3t has been turned over to the school district, with additional collections expected before formal transfer, probably early in June.
Committees were appointed at a Cary Country Club meeting with Mrs. W. A. Dunlap named general chairman. Wives committee members include Mrs. Dunlap, Mrs. Harry Krone, Mrs. Dallas Smiley, and Mrs. L. B. Graham. entertainment panel lists Mrs. H. J. Sheen, Mrs. Leo Hoylen, Mrs. M. Ray Greene, Miss Eileen Graham, and Miss Martha Elston. Plans also cover redecorating the ladies lounge and shower rooms and a dinner with a sweepstakes tournament set for Friday May 30 at 6:30.
Berlin concedes loss of Germanys latest battleship Bismarck sunk by Royal Navy units in the Atlantic after Ark Royal planes locate and strike following Hood sinking in the Strait of Denmark. British strike cited as revenge for Hood disaster.
Reports from Berlin and London say the 42,100-ton Bismarck was sunk after air attacks by American Catalina planes and British torpedo strikes. The sinking followed pursuit off Europe, with the Hood involved in earlier action and the Prince of Wales evacuating. Official statements cite multiple torpedo hits and aerial bombardment as key to the loss.
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