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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1940
Page
1
Condensed news update reports European unrest, London air raids, and political turmoil. Highlights include Greece fighting in a mid war clash, Chamberlain's death noted in Britain, a Romanian earthquake cited as devastating, and U.S. treasury tax efforts amid ongoing war coverage.
Corry school directors may discuss a 1917 Pennsylvania law at tonight’s meeting. The measure would grant half-salary benefits up to $2,000 to dependents of municipal county and school district employees serving in wartime. Coverage includes volunteers conscripts reserves and National Guard members.
At Arlington National Cemetery President Roosevelt led Armistice Day observances. He said nations under dictators will not revert to ancient slavery and will rebel. He recalled 1914 efforts to destroy democracy and praised those who served in World War I as veterans marched through Pennsylvania under overcast skies with light rain.
All farmer-members of the Concord Wayne townships district of the Erie County Agricultural Conservation Association are asked to meet at the Municipal building here Wednesday evening November 13 at o'clock. The annual meeting is called to elect three community committeemen for the ensuing year and to report on the 1940 program while the proposed program for the coming year will be explained and discussed. A majority of Concord and Wayne farmers participate in the farm conservation program and all are urged to attend.
Corry observed Armistice Day with banks and offices closed and stores closing at noon. The public schools also closed. An 8 PM memorial program at the VFW post home features Sam J. Irvine of Aero Supply Manufacturing as chief speaker. Veterans and families invited.
Athens reports Greek radio saying Italian invaders are defeated in all sectors and retreating toward Albania. High command claims annihilation of the Alpine Centaur Division, with Greek forces pushing the 160 mile front, routing two Italian battalions along the Kalamas and driving the Italian left near Koritza. Continued on Page Six.
Armistice Day air raid over London saw heavy formations of German bombers penetrating defenses three times. British fighters claimed first Italian planes over England, with eight Italian aircraft shot down while RAF Hurricanes repelled an attack on shipping. RAF night raids hit Malmbheim, Fxsen, Gelsenkirchen and Danzig in a record 1,400 mile round trip. A German report said a fighter plane damaged an 8,000 ton merchant ship off Middlesbrough and bombers destroyed barracks in two Brillie troop camps.
Altoona Pa Nov 11 State Commander Charles Cook and Legion officials confirmed the 1941 Pennsylvania American Legion state convention will be held in Altoona. The gathering is scheduled for August 18 with planning conference completed here.
A massive earthquake in Rumano killed between 1,000 and 2,000 people and leveled whole villages across 9,000 square miles. Widespread destruction disrupted oil fields and cities while authorities and geologists assess the catastrophe and its aftershocks.
Mrs Emma Roschie, 38, of 20 West Bond Street, was hit in the chest by a bullet from a 92 en bre automatic found in a clothes press. She was taken to Corty hospital with a nonfatal wound, as police said the discharge was accidental and by a visitor’s remark while showing the gun. the bullet apparently missed vital organs and she is recovering.
Erie detectives announce the November grand jury will hear 51 cases. Fred Schulz and Anthony Senger of Erie face burglary linked to the Italian-American Club break in on West Main. Cases include involuntary manslaughter, arson, burglary, and alleged protection racket schemes in southwest Erie.
Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov to meet German leaders in Berlin with Ribbentrop, signaling a push to ease tensions. Informants say Turkish and Dardanelles issues may feature, while high ceremony is expected for Molotov and Soviet ministers. Discussions aimed at shaping postwar alignments and mutual interests.
Associated Press reports a major winter push bringing sub zero cold, high winds, and snow from the Rockies to plains states. Forecasters warn of continued cold and freezing weather with livestock protection advisories amid storms extending from Montana to Utah and beyond.
Health authorities in Clymer with New York officials are tracing the origin of an intestinal illness diagnosed as gastroenteritis. The outbreak, centered around Mayville Dr, has sickened about 500 people, mostly students at Clymer Consolidated School, as officials test water mills and food supplies. A similar outbreak was reported in Mayville with several cases under investigation.
Washington mourns the loss of U S Senator Key Pittman as officials and colleagues react to his death in Nevada at age 68. Foreign relations leaders and President Roosevelt express shock and sorrow while recalling Pittman’s long service and influence in Senate diplomacy and policy.
Richard H. Eastmans, 41, of Erie, Pennsylvania, was named yesterday by Princeton University as a recipient of one of the university’s most remunerative scholarly awards. The total endowment of the awards is 250000.
A community group plans to help registrants complete questionnaires at a May meeting. Officials will set up a manual office on Friday evening with staff prepared to guide participants through the data fields and collect details from residents listed in the event.
Washington sources report Treasury officials consider new revenue measures as part of a plan to raise federal funds. A conference with Secretary Morgenthau is expected to outline a strategy to lift revenues to around 18 to 20 billion dollars, aiming to support the wartime finance program and stabilize the national budget amid rising costs.
Neville Chamberlain has died at his Hampshire estate at 71 after a life marked by a pacifist push for peace. Tributes from King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, and other leaders highlighted his efforts to avert war, with public memorial plans underway for a service at Westminster Abbey.
A three car collision on a highway near Gary injured Vern Abbott Allan Wright and Allan Gunman. Phillips of Liberty Street and other drivers James Moore Matt Warisle and Mrs George Depater were involved with lacerations and back injuries reported.
The Very Rev Raymond V Kirk proscribed a movement at Duquesne University calling for the expulsion of communists. He declared efforts aimed at thwarting the spread of godless and atheistic beliefs and promoting temperate scholarship.
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