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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1940

Page

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Ten Die In Utah Airliner Crash Near Salt Lake City

In a heavy snowstorm the United Air Lines transport crashed into Wasatch mountains 13 miles northeast of Salt Lake City. All ten aboard, seven passengers and three crew, perished. The carrier had been eastbound from San Francisco and failed to clear the terrain in a furious blizzard before crashing. Authorities prepared to bring the victims from the wreckage.

Uaptaim Howard Fey East Lake City Utah Wssengers Asatel Bush Salt Lake City United Air Lines Ransport Here San Francisco Salt Lake

Rally Plans Are Pushed News Today Condensed to Brevities

Nation votes in historic elee Won Falk forecast for key states Willie leads In first town reports in WYDE PARK Roosevelt awaits vindication of his policies. New York Willkie in last campaign speech pleads for a united people. Greeks claim gains encircling movement against Italian invasion base in Albanith. 10 lane crash victims carried down snow mountainside. Plan installation of parking meters. Teachers pension safe. Local turnout heavy. 41533 at 7 pm.

Nation Elee Falk Willie Wyde Park Roosevelt New York Willkie United People Athens Albanith

Big Parade Aims To Stage Largest Gary Patriotic Demonstration

Elmer v. Garrier t Post 365 American Legion invites Corry groups to enter floats for Friday night parade preceding patriotic exercises. Local clubs and fraternal organizations urged to decorate fonts and automobiles. International Association of Machinists among early signups. parade assembles at City Park 6:45 pm. Continued on Page Two.

Gary Elmer v. Garrier T Post American Legion Corry International Association of Machinists Legionnaires

Leon Alden 58 Severely Injured in 30 Foot Fall

Leon D Alten, 58, of 525 West Chuckh Street, fell about 30 feet while roofing a home on East Pleasant Street yesterday afternoon. He landed on his feet but suffered a fractured vertebra. Transported to Hamot Hospital in Erie for specialist care. Condition described as critical. expected to be confined long term.

Leon D. Alten West Chuckh Street Hamot Hospital Erie Vern Group East Pleasant Street Erleoday Aiden Efe

Erie Truck Driver Killed in Crash Near Youngstown

An express truck driver identified as Theodore Holly of Erie Pennsylvania was killed early today when his truck struck a bridge abutment about nine miles north of Youngstown. The vehicle burst into flames, witnesses said.

Py Nnanemyeneres Youngstown Theodore Holly Erie

Presidential election canvass across states described

Nation wide political notices report oilive minor candidates and electors in New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware with a 102 elector bloc cited as pivotal. Atlanta notes Southern area importance as Roosevelts diploma and war era loyalties influence votes. Boston adds signs of party strength as results approach.

New York Wiltsle New Jersey Yuila Delaware Tory Atlanta

Election results and party margins across northeastern states

Fragmentary OCR reports indicate presidential ballot activity and party actions across the Northeast. Mentions include states such as Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island New Hampshire and a reference to industrial areas. Limited readable names and numbers suggest tabulation or tallying underway.

Close Presidential Race Reflected in Early Returns

The report notes a tight national contest with Maine and Vermont showing strong support, while Landon trails in several key states. Voter turnout appears high across many regions, with persistent Republican strength in the North and urban centers. The article hints at lingering uncertainty as results trickle in and continues on Page Threes.

Elke Slater Fraile Saoul

Greeks Trap 30000 Italians in Albania Heavy Voting

A dispatch reports heavy voting despite rain as Greece traps 30,000 Italian troops in Albania. Weather and political notes touch on pension assurances for teachers, police, and firemen amid Wagner amendments and federal social security concerns. Polls opened nationwide with notable returns from New York City and Hyde Park.

Albania Weshington Synthal Fi Corry Wis Pelo Pennsylvania Nelle Fildeby Wing Presidik Pillsbury Senator Wagner New York Wiis Lebor Amerivgy Federation of Teachers United States

Greece slows Fascist advance as war rages on fronts

Greek forces report stiff resistance and successful flanking actions in Epirus and adjacent Albanian areas. 4,000 Italian troops cutoff, 1,000 encircled at Korlea, as Greek artillery shells encircle the Albanian town of Bigista. Mussolini’s command claims progress on two thrusts toward Phlorna and Jennina amid bad weather. Bombing of London continues in the Blitz, with raids on Edinburgh, Liverpool, Coventry and English southeast coast clashes. Washington, Nov 5. Cabinet members with New York homes vote absentee. most Roosevelt aides cast ballots remotely.

Korlea Albania Big Ista Koritza Mussolini Phlorna Jennina Epirus Tonninas Vojussa Pindus Greece Metsovo Ioannina Britain Nei Germany Liverpool Coventry Ostend Boulogne le Havre English Washington New York Roosevelt

Council Ready to Install Parking Meters This Week

City Council members signaled immediate installation of Miller parking meters from Koontz Equipment of Pittsburgh after receiving the agreement yesterday. City Solicitor Kincaid and Mayor Hepler must review and sign. four supporters ready to proceed. Mayor Hepler absent. Friday session may act if changes arise. Koontz representatives prepared to start work likely Wednesday.

C.K. Koonta Equipment Company Pittsburgh Blaine Kincaid Frank E. Hepler B. Porter Koontz Company Hepley

Heavy voting underway in local presidential election

Polls opened at 7 AM and high turnout continued to 1 PM with 598 votes cast so far, a likely hourly high. Workers from both parties reported strong participation, districts reporting varied totals as early voting shifted. polls stay open until 9 PM to accommodate last-minute voters.

Prouauiy Eagt Cory I Beire Electson

Submarine Sinking Reported. Empress of Britain Lost

London reports two German U boats sunk by admiralty while one is said to have sunk the Empress of Britain. Belgrade says three warplanes hit Bitola area near the Greek Albanian front, with two dead and five wounded. Koritza civilians withdraw under Greek artillery fire as Albanian base comes under fire. Pottsville auto accident claims Miss Agnes Barnes, 40, near Cressoria.

Associated Press London Admiralty Britain Belgrade Yugoslavia Bitol Bitolj Koritza Batallan Albania

Roosevelt and Willkie Make Final Appeals

New York on election eve Roosevelt speaks of unity and vindication of policies as voters decide his third term fate. He plans to cast his ballot at noon in the town hall and urges national unity after ballots are counted. Willkie delivers closing broadcast just before 1 pm predicting a united nation regardless of outcome.

Taut Life Vale Bill Weiseles Williete Mnneyer Skieiphy Roosevelt Mc Ray Hyde Park N.Y Ras Willkie Roosevell Mouvey Poosevelt Toy Lando Ta.m. Est Weather Box Associated Press New York United States of America Wendell L. Willkie Willkie

Weather Bureau Forecasts Rain Across Key States

The Weather Bureau predicts rain and light snow across several states including New York Pennsylvania Illinois Ohio Michigan Indiana and Wisconsin as the nation narrows electoral votes with a mix of showers and rain expected today.

Weather Bureau Cain New York Pennsylvania Tmlinois Ohio Michigan Indiana Wisconsin

Lakeview Inn Burns at Canadohta Lake

Fire destroyed the Lakeview Inn a three story frame hotel on Canadohta Lake today causing substantial loss. The blaze started in the upper floors and spread quickly aided by a breeze. A faulty dil l ey was suspected but not confirmed as the cause. Witnesses reported minor explosions after the fire began but their cause remains unclear. Local fire departments from Centerville and Spartansburg fought the blaze but could not save the building. The inn, owned by Eisentrout, had operated here for years and was a former land mark attracting dances each Saturday night. Insurance only partially covers the loss.

Lakeview Inn Canadohta Lake Centerville Spartanaburg Cat Eisentrout Int Aliie Canarlohta

Corry Residents Face Limited Ballot Choices

The Journal reports Corry residents may vote for 0-179 or 38-024 in the election returns. City results should be ready by 9 o'clock unless a last minute delay pushes balloting past the 9 o'clock deadline. The Associated Press will provide full statewide reports. The newspaper will publish extended details when complete returns are available.

Corry Viemily Rom Associated Press

Churchill warns of Uboat threat surpassing air raids

Prime Minister Winston Churchill told Parliament that German submarines now pose a greater danger than aerial raids. Britain will aid Greece from newly established naval bases and continue convoy battles, while distressed by losses of Empress of Britain and Laurentic. Civilian and military casualties rise, with around 14,000 civilians dead and over 300 soldiers.

Associated Press London Winston Churchill League Commons Thafian Greece Mm Grote Brita Irisly Porte Canada Britain

St. Marys Company Signs With Union in Landmark Pact

Pittsburgh dispatch reports the Stackpole Carbon Company of St. Marys, Pennsylvania, and the CIO United Electrical Workers Union have reached a signed wage and labor agreement after nearly four years of litigation. The agreement, described by regional director Charles T. Denids, ends a long dispute that went to the National Labor Relations Board and the Supreme Court was involved at one point.

Associated Proxs Pittsburgh Stackpele Carbon Company St. Marys CIO United Electrical Radio An & Machine Workers Union Charles T. Denids National Labor Relations Whidaid al the Esse

Voter to Be Trimmed If Democrats Lose

Mt Carmel Tl Nov 5 It s eight years since Jess Struble vowed to let his hair grow while Democrats stayed in power His long hair draws attention and he predicts if Republicans win Timels but lose the nation he will be shaved on one side only

Associated Press MT. Carmel Jess Btruble

First Returns In Today's Election

Early returns from several states show President Roosevelt leading in multiple districts. In New Hampshire turnout favors Roosevelt with Winkie close behind. Nutbush precinct in North Carolina reports all votes cast with Roosevelt ahead. Houston partial returns show Roosevelt ahead in Texas. Alabama absentee ballots tilt toward Roosevelt as well.

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