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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1940

Page

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Golden Rule Club Backs Drive For New Industry In Corry

Corry's Golden Rule Club joined Corry Regional Committee in seeking to lure a new airplane factory to the city as part of national defense expansion. James P. Sullivan Worth Hammond and Clyde F. Brown were tapped to appeal to U S Senators and a district congressman for Corry as a potential site. The meeting at St Edwards School heard the drive could aid plant expansion amid defense programs. The club approved summer closing hours and donations to Red Cross and Salvation Army, plus lowered dinner plates, while counterfeiting talks by U S Secret Service officials warned merchants and a film illustrated the topic. Catholic Daughters served and a dune committee was named.

Corry Golden Rule Club Industria Feld James P. Sullivan Worth Hammond Clyde F. Brown Frank VanTossel U. S Roosevelt Sullivan Or Bahizalion St. Edwards School Clib Cork Cil Red Cross Salvation Army William Unitas Edward Michael Secret Service Bureau Pittsburgh Catholic Daughters of America William P. Lombard P. Curtis Corry Bridge and Supply Jamestown Manufacturing Corp Stanley Kasper W. E Phillips

White House cites Pennsylvania data review in alien report

The White House said it has not yet spoken with Governor Arthur H. James and will forward survey data from Pennsylvania to the Justice Department. Officials emphasized the data will not be made public until a guilty finding is reached, with the matter handled under presidential policy and ministerial review.

Brunven Cross Washington White House Arthur H. James Pennsylvania Mirvey Justice Department Inter Stopian Barry Ald

War Today Analyzed by J W T Mason

United Press war expert J W T Mason assesses the Belgian king Leopold's surrender in Flanders as a second major military blunder of his brief reign. He contrasts 1934 Belgian moves to demobilize with reliance on his own judgment, warning of risks to Belgium and to Allied strategy.

J. W. T. Mason United Press Flanders Leopold Tla Ing Belxigiuim Great Britain France Belgium Britain Thyes

Deny CCC Camps Not Training Recruits for Military Duty

J Fred Kurtz Harrisburg director of State CCC enrollment says 2 6 million enrollees in Pennsylvania and the United States are not subject to military training and would not be called for enlistment ahead of other youths. Camps run by reserve officers stress nonmilitaristic aims and precautions against militaristic trends. He warns mothers would fear sending sons if enrollment led to arbitrary military service.

Civilia Conservation Cons Pennsylvania United States J. Fred Kurtz COC Harrisburg Kurtz

Opposition to Debt Limit Rise in Peacetime Defense Plan

United Press dispatch from Washington reports administration leaders favor financing the unprecedented peacetime defense program through special taxes. President Roosevelt planned to confer with Senate Finance Committee Chairman Pat Harrison about the proposal.

Ronald G. van Tine United Press Washington Administration Roosevelt Pat Harrison Senate Finance Committee

Administration to Seek New Taxes for Defense Plan

Washington May 24 The administration will ask Congress for new national defense taxes yielding up to 70 million dollars annually and a 3 billion dollar debt increase. Leaders including Robert L. Coughlin Pat Harrison and Henry Morgenthau Jr announced the move while Harrison and Doughton discussed tax bill drafting. The President also pursues a civilian defense coordination group with a forthcoming White House plan expected later today.

Washington Congress Jobtt Robert L. Coughlin House Ways and Means Committee Chaiman Pat Harrison Senate Finance Committee Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr Harrison Robert J. Doughton Allen T. Treadway R. Mass White House Stephen T. Barry

Movement To Restore Airmail Pickup Service Gains Support

Local patrons of the former airmail pickup service form a group to press Congress for a permanent status. Representatives from several states back a plan to extend licensing power to the Civil Aeronautics Authority so air pickup can resume across 37 towns in seven states after an experimental period ended. The effort follows a federal examiner’s report urging congressional action to allow a permanent, reliable pickup service.

Washington Congress Acton Civil Aeronautics Authority Ucense Legislaion Armier Panpauli

King Leopold Surrenders Belgian Army to Germany

Paris reports King Leopold’s decision to surrender the Belgian army to Germany. Allied forces in Flanders exposed as break lines open toward Dunkirk Zeebrugge Ostend. Belgian refugees and leaders vow to continue the fight in France despite the surrender. Prime Minister Reynaud denounces the move as historic treason and insists the Bomme-Aisne line will hold and victory will come.

Dunkirk Flanders Paul Reybaud Leopold Bo Somme Alusiveris Reynaud Zeebrugge Ostend Reynaut London Paris Albert Hubert Pleriot Helgium Leopold France

Russia to Aid Balkans If Italy Enters War

May 28 report from Budapest says Hungary mobilized reserves as fear grew of isolation by a Russian formed Balkan buffer bloc. Russia allegedly plans to march into southeastern Europe and press any Balkan state to permit troop crossings toward Italy if Italy enters the war. Yugoslav sources say formal diplomatic detentions may resume soon as Russia and Yugoslavia move toward a trade agreement.

Russia Balkans Italy Frese Budapest Hungary Hungay Balkan Rumania Bulgaria Yigoslavia Europe Jugoslav Jugoslavia

IX ARE KILLED IN ARMY PLANE CRASH

Army air corps headquarters report a Douglas bomber crashed at Muroc Dry Lake during night maneuvers killing six crew members. The pilot Lieut Jess A Smith age 30 and others were among the dead. cause not announced.

Maroi Pield Riverside Cal Air Worps T Hat Muroc Dry Lake Army Jess A. Smith Allen Til Sohgal Thruman T. Ownes Kusire Okla Wayne Kauffman Ness Doyle H. Bean Sduenti Kinley Clarence E. Shoop Irene Millen Corry Ijl Hammond Elevator Company Crystal Tce and Coal Company Horton J. Davis

Republicans Claim Cabinet Not Competent

United Press report from Washington on May 28 details Republican charges of deceit and laxity in national defense planning. They criticize cabinet leadership and push for a non political munitions administrator to manage rearmament, while administration spokesmen prepare a rebuttal via NBC tonight.

United Press Washington Herbert Hoover Louis Johnson NBC Blue Roosevelt Senate Warren R. Austin

Motor Police In Legion Home Move To New Quarters

The motor police unit, currently at the George Knowlime home on West Smith Street, will relocate to the American Legion Post home at 828 North Center Street on June 1. Corp J J Burks announced the change, noting the sub-station has operated three months and will gain larger quarters and better facilities. The patrol detail will include Corp Burkee and Patrolmen Jim Hornick and JF Welly, reporting to the new station beginning the five comity month on Saturday, June dnt.

Foorry Slave Motor Police American Legion Nori Center Treet Corp. J

Mrs Richard Miller Ill in Liberia Reportedly

A cable message reaches Mr and Mrs W Miller of West Prodinick Street about Mrs Miller’s illness in Liberia. The terse note mentions a 25 mile journey and a medical event involving Mrs Miller, with unclear details and several garbled names.

Richard Miller Liberia W. 2 Miller West Prodinick Street Richard Diller Nlasion Tiberia Attica Il. Ness Ainler

Memorial Day Exercises in Gerry Parade Plans Announced

A joint committee of American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars and Spanish War Veterans outlined Memorial Day events in Gerry. After the procession, Rev E L Wagner will speak, Major Winfield R McKay will give the address, and a corps of local groups will perform songs and floral tributes at the city park. The parade forms at 9 30 at the VFW home and proceeds through Center Street to the park. All city organizations are invited to participate. Graves in local cemeteries will be decorated today through Wednesday with flags and flowers.

Corry Winfield R. MckKay U.S. Army Erie Ed. Wagner Dugler Sasemisy Houghton Major McKay Cory Meadville Washington Street Het Avenue South Lo Center Center Company A Pennsylvania National Guard Corry High Athe V

Memorial Day Mass at St Elizabeths Cemetery

Carl L Heidt pastor of St Wileabeths church will celebrate a field mass in tribute to the war at St Elizabeths cemetery on Memorial Day morning. All residents of the city are invited to attend and urged to meet at the V F W home on West Washington Street at 8 15 o clock for gathering.

ST. Elizabeth's Carl L. Heidt St. Wileabeth's St. Alizabeth's V. Fp.w West Washington Street

Representative elected to resolutions unit at Dairy men’s League meeting

A special meeting of the Dairy men’s League was held yesterday in Cambridge Springs to elect a candidate from district 17-8 to join the resolutions committee of the league. Doctor Susatinl was noted as present.

Dairymen's League Cooperative Avsooln- Hon Tne Wap Atunieiyel I Sha Susatinl Cambridge Springs

British Planes Attack In RAF Strikes Over Channel

The air ministry reported RAF fighters destroyed or damaged German planes in a long 18 hour patrol over the battlefields and French Belgian ports. It noted the best day’s work with several enemy aircraft shot down or disabled and hinted some pilots were wounded.

London Air Ministry Royal Air Force Battlefeld Bn Mbtiiig Hurtennes Apittires

Belgian king Leopold deposed in new government note

In a terse bulletin, Belgian Premier Hubert Pluriat announced that King Leopold has been deprived of the Belgian throne. A radio address followed declaring that Belgian nobles are released from allegiance to the king, with the refugee premier asserting the monarchy has effectively ended.

Faris Leopold Ttv Aruslia Hubert Pluriat Wisjonme Leopold

Failed Effort to Lure King Leopold to London

The report says an eleventh hour bid to persuade King Leopold to flee to London and carry on the ward a refugee ruler was made. Belgian ministers met in Parliament and urged the king to continue the war. Two royal aides flew to the king’s headquarters to deliver the appeal, but Leopold remained with the Belgian army, rejecting isolation with the armed forces as untenable.

London Leopold Parla

Churchill Warns Allies Face Severe Task In France

London May 28 Churchill told the House that Britain's expeditionary force in France faced overwhelming odds. He warned of possible capitulation of Belgium and a German sweep toward the Channel. He noted risk of loss of Allied lines, destroyed communications, and evacuation attempts from Dunquerque.

London Ermo Pulator Winstory Churchill House of Commons France Chanel Olefin Jef Wieer Dun- Adrk England

Germans Drive Toward Dunkirk Headline Clipped by War

Berlin dispatch reports German armored units advancing toward Dunkirk as Allied forces retreat from Belgium. The rough, error-filled text references Belgian defenses, rail lines, and a major port operation with high command directives guiding the offensive toward the Pas de Calais region.

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