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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1940
Page
1
Roach Powder Kills 12 Men At Pittsburgh
Random wartime brief notes report a Pittsburgh incident where roach powder caused twelve deaths. The item appears among condensed city briefs and weather notes amid broader war era dispatches and schedule listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Decline in intestinal disease at Clymer area
Dr. R. X. Williams, Clymer health officer, reported a decline in cases of pasteurellosis in the vicinity but could not determine the source of the illness which has affected about sixty persons, some seriously. A Mayville outbreak prompted residents to boil water, with about 45 needing drinking water precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer
R. X. Willams
Mayville
Pancake poisoning at Salvation Army home kills and sickens
Fattsburg reports that 12 farmers died and 43 men were stricken after a charity breakfast at the Salvation Army home in Lawrenceville. The pancake batter, laced with poison powder, was blamed as investigators search for how the toxin entered the kitchen. The home's cook Arthur Wilson, 30, is among the suspects. former cook implicated in insect powder case. Police question staff as investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
P. J. Henney
Authori‘tes
Salvation Army
Barber
Philadelphia
Polig Fa Puidelyisia Ie
Willkie rejects federal post as a unity bid
Wendell L. Willkie told a radio audience that minority opposition should stay loyal but not oppose for its own sake. He warned a federal post would imply one party and one ideology, calling that a totalitarian idea. He also urged Roosevelt to keep the nation out of war unless attacked. A separate Washington, Pa, report says Luigi Pasqui, 61, died after a fall from a railroad embankment, found with a fractured skull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Wendell L. Willkie
Vna
Lincoln
Willitie
Roosevelt
Willkie
United States of America
Washington, Pa
Luigi Pasqui
Hitler and Molotov discuss Balkan pose and new axis
Adolf Hitler met Soviet Premier Foreign Commissar Vyacheslav Molotov ahead of possible Soviet entry into a Berlin Rome Tokyo alliance. Reports say Mussolini’s forces push Greek troops from Korita heights as Greek and Italian fighting continues along a 100 mile front. Greek officials hail early Italian setbacks as a “good start” amid sabre rattling over Turkey and British ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freie
Adolf Hitler
Vyacheslaff Molotoff
Soviet
Russia
Hitler
Tokyo
Molotov
Balkans
Near East
Anbalver
Malotof
Germany
Italy
Japan
Moscow
Meloton
Balkan
Belgrade
Koritaa
Albanis
Mussolini
Athens
Pindus Mountains
Rome
Blinuy
Turkey
Britain
Italian Ship Damaged in Taranto Raid Report
A high command bulletin says an Italian warship suffered severe damage in an early morning air raid on Taranto. The raid likely by British fighters cost the invaders at least six planes. Italian submarines reportedly hit British merchantmen and warships in the Mediterranean. In the Greece war, Italians claimed Greek attacks at Salibaki Epirus were repulsed. Dr Frank William Tanssle, Harvard economist and former tariff commission head, died aged 60.
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Rome
Ttly
Taranto
the High Command
Fiers
Itelian
Mediterranean
Gréece
Ttalians
Ralibaki
Epirus
Tatssig
Cambridge
Mass
Frank William Tanssle
Harvard University
United States Tariff Commission
Short meeting held by board last evening
The Boarfi Bduva- Het yonvened Monday evening for the shortest secilar sos SIOMA HW Months. Minutes of the last meeting were approved. Reports of the secretary, treasurer and tax collector for November were approved and filed. Mr and Mrs Charles Springstead asked exoneration of per capita tax. matter referred to finance committee for May action. Superintendent Ralph Dewey reported Carry school district pays tuition for city students at outside institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Springstead
Bourt
Springstead
Motter
Finance Committee
Ralph 5
Dewey
Carry
Corry Woman Badly Hurt In Auto Crash Near State Line
Mrs Nellie Hart of Chestnut Street and Mrs Edward Salchow of North Gast were injured in a head on collision on the Findley Lake Not East road near the state line Sunday night. Miss Ruth Powers of West Bend Street reported Ralph Johnson of Ripley New York drove directly into the front end of her car at a crest in the hill causing the crash. Hart suffered possible brain concussion fractured ribs and bruised ribs while Powers had chest and knee injuries. Johnson escaped uninjured but both cars were badly damaged. Lawence Park motor police investigated and may file charges against Molina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Hart
Chestn Street
Edward Salchow
North Gast
Findley Lake-Not
East Road
State Line
Harig
Miss Ruzl | Powers
West Bend Street
Ralph Johnson
Ripley
N.Y
Miss Powers
Hat Johnson
Mrs. Hart
Johnson
Lawrence Park Barracks
Molina
Union asks PA governor to declare November 21 as Thanksgiving
Philadelphia November 12. William M Leader president of Branch 51 American Federation of History Workers CIO asks Governor James to declare November 21 as the official Thanksgiving Day for Pennsylvania in line with President Roosevelt's proclamation. Leader cites the majority states and a 10,000 member Philadelphia organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Wwilliam M
American Federation of Histury Workers, Cio
James
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Lowder
Germany says convoy damaged in Atlantic attack
Berlin reports sinking of seven ships in a Baltic style convoy southeast of England. Five other vessels were severely damaged as German forces claim disruption of a reconnaissance mission and bombing runs in the Atlantic. the communiqué notes coordination of the action with attack plans and a noted number of ships involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Haggiely
England
Yessersing
Germaagh Command
Tait
Iso
Tome-Gistance
Atlantic
Winds Lashing Middlewest Ravage Sets Death Toll
A massive storm swept the central states with high winds and snow. Tornadoes damaged buildings in Wisconsin and Illinois while widespread power outages disrupted the region. Dozens of homes were destroyed and many families left homeless as drifts crippled transport across Minnesota Nebraska and South Dakota. A separate report notes a fatal kerosene accident in Johnstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakotas
Montana
Wyoming
Beyont
Rocky Mountains
Trousue
Acros
Gusiy
Wisconsin
Chicago
Laury
Cleveland
Louisiana
Arkansas
Tennessee
Crocker Mills
Tonn
Liewesern
Minnesota
Nebraska
Towa
Utah
South Dakota
Kiwanis Kapers To Open At Senior High Auditorium
Kiwanis Club plans two evenings of talent at the Senior High School auditorium starting Wednesday. The 1940 Kapers lineup features Collins Opening, Hall Kiwanla fiddie Davis, We Wish to Be Happy, You Smile, and more with chorus numbers and specialties. Proceeds go to Kiwanis educational time and community welfare programs, with plans for a future time show at Erina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanians
Hign
Servie Club
Collins
Fiddie Davis
Jack Connoris
Frank DeLury
Russell Moore
Thomas Rabbts
William Knowlton
Blackout
daner—Abhiy
Childs
Jean Kalstee
Finsle
God Blase Amorica
Mary Dea Isolstee
State Officers to Attend Major Masonic Centennial Event
State officers will join Columbus Royal Atlas Phunler 20 of FH Hey Le Muli inberie pleas for commemoration of the entity’s centennial anniversary of At Ahati National Mayoni Temple. The gathering promises to be a leading Masonic event with officers delivering addresses and honoring past leaders. A large dinner will be served as part of the anniversary observance with numerous chapter officers and members attending from several lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Royal Atel Phunler
Ahati National
Mayoni Teilure
Rovenbny
Royal Arete
Order of Fuaiven
Lewis
Merve
Columbine
Mitewyll
Rowere Brown
Warn
Billy
Hilt
Brown
Pelli
Uy Fost
Pomeloy Yrmeinal
Raval
Bimar
Waren
Alek
Alan K. Dimmite Guste
Robert Az Micui
Seriar Miysten
Eprh
Olver M
Semlmy
Ceremoniis
Garlos
Boss Puirwntrant
Lewy
Vlan
Storm Aimed at District During Night
Weather warnings forecast high winds freezing temperatures and snow in the district overnight. Reports indicate a rapid cold front moving from the west will strike northern Pennsylvania and nearby areas with potential impacts on travel and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Aly Ain
Lely
Gentirey Jurnan
Molinsien
Ohio
Pitiskungty Ylistrien
Pai
Corry Sets Thanksgiving Day On November 28
Corry will observe Thanksgiving Day on Thursday November 28 to avoid conflict and congestion after President Roosevelt moved the holiday forward. Governor Arthur H. James and other state executives dissented, leaving two holidays nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Prank B. Hepler
Nel Corry
Roosevelt
Ional
Arthur H. James
Pennsylvania
Amegen
Pageight
Three Separate Explosions at Powder Plants
Washington reports preliminary investigations into blasts that destroyed life and property at three explosives manufacturing plants. Government action hinges on findings of substantial moral contact and safety breaches. In New Jersey Woodbridge, authorities say dozens died and many injured as efforts continued to locate additional victims. The Middlesex Water Company facilities near the blast area are under scrutiny for structural damage and potential safety violations. Continued reporting on Page Six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Poder Bureau
Thyestigeriane
New Jersey
Woodbridge
N. d
Suiire
Unie
Dalted Keativay Sigal Corporation
Prenton
Frorgues
IV Voanipsny
Wittis
Gontrneus
New Jetsey
Amboy Lyenme News
Falger Om
Middlesex Water Company
Gilant
Waar
Metropale
Tete
Ip Saumme
Newark
Lars
Michael J. Atle
Bireau
Wreckage Found From 25-Foot Pulp Wood Liner Nova doc
Wreckage from the 25 foot pulp wood liner Nova doc washed ashore at Juniper Beach near Poritwater Michigan after being sighted near Little Point lighthouse at 7 30 p m Monday. Shipping circles said the vessel normally carried 16 to 20 crew. A separate report states Dominic Petri 61 of 32 Pikes ORME township was killed in a speed fatality in California Pennsylvania. Deputies are seeking the car involved in the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskegon
Mich
Little Point
Lake Michigan
Juniper Beach
Poritwater
Californa
Dominick Petri
Pikes Orme Township
Josepha Timke
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