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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1941

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Shoop Haight and Wood for School Board

Walter Sweet assisted at Citizens National Bank and J Fred Kinley led in Republican tickets for city council. The election produced a heavy turnout with 615% ballots, results show Shoop and Wood winning council seats, Kinley and Carl Henton gaining municipal posts, and plans for council incumbents to continue terms in January.

Walter Sweet Citizens National Bank J Fred Kinley Earl J. Halgh Victor Oyn Orn van Hueren Haight Frank Hepler Charles A. Bain Pain Sweet Hhun Kinley Pred Weater Carl Henton Cornell Municipal Commission Wisimiat Sweet and A. ©. Sandburt Richard Rossbacher Muliner Shoop Wood Holeht

One Dead and Two Hurt in Rooming House Fire

In Philadelphia a gas-filled rooming house blaze killed Mrs. Rose Gass, 55, and left her husband David Gass, 80, and John Fuelner, 85, unconscious. A youth allegedly pried gas pipe caps, aiming to steal. police investigate arson.

Philadelphia Almys Thun Rose Gass David John Fuelner Reuben Reynolds Samuel Riccardi Lnter

Action Under Major Houghton Commended In Maneuvers

Members of Company A 12th Infantry Mis piki were cited for notable achievement in maneuvers in North Carolina. The 3rd Battalion under Major Houghton was praised for initiative and aggressive action day and night October 28 29. The 441 Battalion attached to Company A was commended for fording the Rocky River and driving enemy outposts as it crossed the river twice. The unit, led by Lieut Col Stephen E Spleen, moved to the ridge north of the river and faced brisk opposition and a swift current. The 28th division’s vanguard crossed to the north of the river covering about four miles.

12U Caroline William S. Houghton Wise 441 Stephen E. Spleen Rocky River Houghton

Hotel Man Kaufman Found Dead in Garage

Edward J. Kaufman, 51, operator of the Kaufman Hotel in Zelienople Pennsylvania, was found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning in his garage. His sister in law Miss Hazel Curtis discovered the body before dawn as Kaufman often started his heater with the car running. He had run the hotel for 17 years drawing a large local following for his fried chicken dinners and daily meals. Chauncey M. Depew Jr., 28, a Democratic attorney, was elected chief burgess of Chambersburg marking the first Democrat in 15 years.

Associated Press Zelienople Edward J. Kaufman Kaufman Hazel Curtis Kallman Burgess Chambersborg, Pa Chauncey M. Depew, Jr Suttorney Burgess

Japan to Send Envoy Kurusu to Washington Amid Push for Accord

Tokyo announces Saburo Kurusu, former ambassador to Germany, will travel to Washington by trans Pacific clipper to seek a US–Japan accord. Negotiations, delayed two days to fit the envoy’s schedule, followed radio talks between US Ambassador Gren and Secretary Hull as Japan publishes a seven point program in the Japan Times and Advertiser.

Associated Press Tokyo Saburo Kuyusu Germany Washington nans-Pacific Clipper United States Kurusu Trans- Pacific Nghe Joseph Grenang Hull Dliaper Hongkong Nomura Japan ‘Times Foreign Office

White House backs neutralilty bill revision over amendments

Washington reports after a White House conference President Roosevelt and Capitol Hill leaders favored enacting the pending neutrality revision in its present form. They opposed attaching labor-impact amendments. The administration aims to curb defense strikes and proceed quickly. A separate labor bill was deemed appropriate for later consideration. Also noted, a state highway safety program began tests for juniors and seniors at the Senior High, led by O. K. Murray from Corry, using steerometer and elevearimeter tests with possible inclusion of younger students.

Associated Press Washington Administration White House Roosevelt Congress Capitol Hill Senate House Waders Ni Thast United States Bureau of Highway Safety Today Scldl K .Murray Corry

Hunt Fiend Who Murdered 72-Year-Old Widow Sought

Philadelphia police hunted an assailant linked to the murder of Mrs. Mary Ann Brogan, a 72-year-old Irish born widow. Her battered body was found in an abandoned car in northwest Philadelphia after an autopsy showed she died from asphyxia. Investigators note movements prior to her death were unclear. Authorities consider possible ties to a series of assaults in Media, about 18 miles away.

Free Philadelphia Mary Ann Brogan Willin S.wailsworth Serene Boogers

Waite Wins Orphans Court Seat Despite Rural Margin

In Erie County election returns J Orin Waite narrowly defeated William Cimmey for the judgeship, with Waite’s rural stronghold offsetting an early Erie city lead. Final tally shows Waite about 714 votes ahead after seven districts remained uncounted.

Erie City J. Orin Waite Orphans Court Erle County Thesday Jate Lluis Jorenoon Waite William 4 Cimmey Detierst Carney Trie City Will Bred J. Lamberton Republica Eri Joseph S Luke) Grayford Lamberton Crawford

Hines to Pay Mine Strikers in Industrial Dispute

Harrisburg November 5 Lewis G Ames state Secretary of Labor and Industry ruled that 15,000 striking miners from the Hazleton Fanther Valley district who walked out over union assessments are entitled to unemployment compensation benefits. Checks were issued immediately after an inquiry found the walkout between September 9 and October 6 in District 1 of the United Mine Workers.

Harrisburg Lewis G. Ames State Secretary of Labor and Industry Hines GIO United Mine Workers Shtip Hazle~ton-Fanther Valley Sile

U boats operating off Newfoundland coast

Navy officials disclose submarines are active off the Newfoundland shore within sight of land. Canadian forces and coastal patrol planes report attacks by depth charges and bombs as Rear Admiral Percy Welles confirms high level approval of the statement. The German subs are said to be known to be in the area and being hunted.

Toronto Navy Angus MacDonald Newfundland New Foundland Gly Force Coastal Command Percy Welles Naval Vliet of Staff

Case of Typhoid Fever Reported

The first typhoid fever case in Corry is reported at Corry hospital where three year old Nancy Hallett daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hallett is diagnosed. The child is progressing as well as expected and precautions are being taken to prevent spread while an inquiry continues and steps to eliminate possible contamination are under review.

Corry Hospital Nancy Hallett Lloyd Hallett

U. S. Canada defense group formed announced

The White House said President Roosevelt and Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King created a joint defense production committee to coordinate wartime munitions. The American group is chaired by Mila Perkins with members including James Worrestal and Robert P. Patterson. Canada’s head is G. K. Sheils.

Associated Press Washington White House Roosevelt Mackenzie King Canada Joint Economic Committee Céillieries Mila Perkins Economic Defense Board Thiriltell Sales Wea Nated

Lehigh Valley Freight Wreck Halts Westbound Train

A westbound Lehigh Valley freight derailed on a mountain top near Wilkes-Barre. One box car and nine ore cars were severely damaged as undercarriages broke free. No crew injuries reported. traffic rerouted. In other news, U.S. engineers and specialists were said to have arrived at Basra to work on the Trans-Iran railway.

Wilkes-Barre Pa Oy Lehigh Valley Coxton Cuir U. 8 Persia London United States Besra Iraq Byoudeast Basra

Scully Wins Tight Pittsburgh Mayor Race in 112,723-111,? Margin

In Pittsburgh, Democrat Cornelius J D Scully was re elected mayor by a narrow margin over Republican Haymar J Denny. Final returns show Scully 112 723 to 111 ? for Denny with roughly 2164 votes separating them. The count comes from 88 of 4000 precincts, amid broader Pennsylvania local election contests.

Associated Prose Harrisburg Scorchi Pennsylvania Pittsburon Cornelius JD. Scully Haymar J. Denny Scully Denny John J. Hein Corbett Inbor League Nem Yewe Corbett Abernathy

Thousand Planes for South America Predicted

The Iron Age magazine predicted an order of 1000 stainless steel airplanes for sale to South American republics would be awarded soon. The steel for the large order would be fabricated by the Renari G Budd Manufacturing Co. of Philadelphia, noted for years of experimentation with Jess Steel as a substitute for duralumin and other aluminum alloys.

Sweet New York The Iron Age Magazine Bries Magazine Renari G Budd Manufacturing Co Philadelphia Starr Jess Steel

First Snow Expected in Western Pennsylvania Tomorrow

A northwest void wave will bring the last snow of the season to western Pennsylvania tomorrow. Rain overnight will mix with sleet as temperatures fall to 36 degrees, then colder weather is forecast with the mercury dropping to freezing.

Dy Ananemune Revo Pittsburgh Pennsylvania W. S. Brotaman Tor

Parker and Kenworthy Easy Winners in Philadelphia Race

Philadelphia voters backed Republican justices Parker and Kenworthy for the supreme and superior courts, defeating Democrats Cary and Musmanna by wide margins. LaGuardia won a renewed term as New York mayor, with notable Democrats backing his bid and Roosevelt era ties cited.

Justice Parker Kenworthey LaGuardia New York Associated Press Philadelphia Fitepub- Hearts Pennsylvania Munispa Rhip Stiles Peeckmans William M. Parker Supreme Court Dudge W. Russell Cary Charles B. Kenworthey Michael A WiMasty Dwler Durion Roosevelt O'Dwyer Edward O' Flynn National Arty James A. Barley Enatriniit

Guffey and Meyers Back Bashore for WPA Post

Harrisburg reports U S Senator Joseph F Guffey and Democratic State Chairman Meredith Meyers endorse Ralph M Bashore Schuylkill county attorney for Pennsylvania administrator of the Works Progress Administration The nomination goes to Howard Hunter National Administrator in Washington D C The $8000 a year post has been vacant since October when Chr Philip Matthews resigned Bashore aligned with Guffey since the 1940 primary campaign backing his reflection against Walter A Jones Pittsburgh official who backed Lawrence then Democratic state chairman Lawrence resigned as committee head Meyers succeeded him with Lawrence's support

Way eeeseRiied Press Harrisburg U. & Strafor Joseph F. Guffey Dem Acratic Stale Meredith Meyers Ralph M. Bashore Schuylkill County Philip Mathyws Bashore Duffey Walter A. Jones Pittsburgh David L. Lawrence Cheirman Guffey Lawrence Meyers

White Hill Probers Open First Session Today

Judge Fred Reese of Carlisle convened a special committee in White Hill Pennsylvania to probe conditions at the state run White Hill reform school where one youth was killed and others injured escaping. The inquiry aims to define steps for the investigation as officials seek to understand the events and safety failures.

White Hill Fred 8. Reese Carlisle Feese Cumberland County

Storms Yaila Mountains Split Crimea Defenses

Adolf Hitler’s invasion armies crossed the Yaila mountains reaching the Black Sea, splitting Russia’s Crimean defense into three parts after a forced advance. German dispatches claim Soviet forces moved to cover Sevastopol and Kerch while reports from Moscow note strategic shifts and air attacks on Moscow and nearby targets.

Associated Press Adolf Hitler Yaila Black Sea Russia Berlin Russias Balaclava Heights Sevast Fopal Valley of Death Baljelin Fuller Sevastopal Ekerch Sala Keroh Ams Weo London Finssiar Catewayr Black Sea Republic Lisese Pangstans Murely Yaiin Sevastopol Kersh Menopolis Lomtagend Moscow High Command Sft. 40

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Haight and Wood Associated Pres Hiccayd Maj. Houghton Edward Kaufman Harvey Willis Controller DEMS Harvey M. Willis Arthur Watkins Demuers Erie Joe Martin Sherman Hickey Martin Hickey Walter J. Batchelor Anthony J. Augustine Mike Gannavino Ted Neil. McLaughlin Hugh Darsie Gannavine Andrew J. Nowak Met Wilson Wright Mctaughlin Jamies Secretary of Labor G.O.P Newfoundland U. S.- Canada Defense Group Robert White Phila Cumumon Pleas Samus H. Gardner Stwxonburg South America Parker Kenworthy WPA White Hill Probers Yaila Mountains RED Drif Oakland Eagle Squadron Urea Posmer Ancy
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