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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1940
Page
1
The readable fragments mention a thin hall and an organization with a number 44, but the content is severely garbled leaving unclear names, places, dates, or actions to summarize into a complete news item.
King George pledged the empire would fight until freedom is secure as munitions from the United States flood in. Prime Minister Churchill vowed aid to Greece and promised postwar rebuilding. Lord Halifax spoke of possible Russo-British trade, while Antonescu and Sturza arrived in Germany signaling Romania’s Axis leaning. Berlin boasted six British destroyers sunk and the capture of a British air commander in the Middle East. Bulgarian moves toward neutrality shift loom amid Axis activity.
The Coorry Safety Council plans forming a bicycle club here with a committee of Richard Paulson Phillis Zaleneck Frank VanTassel J Donald Watson and Mrs Joseph Guignon. The club will sponsor outings and a large membership is anticipated.
Brief news snapshot covering wartime developments in Berlin and Greece with Axis alignment, Britain air raids easing, and U S plans for long range bombers. Reports from Atlantic City New Orleans Harrisburg and other U S locales note political, legal and local incidents including Thanksgiving observances a fatal crash and Christmas charity efforts.
Secretary Knox disclosed at a press conference that the Navy received its first delivery of a new single seater fighter plane capable of exceeding 400 miles per hour. Tests also covered a new medium bomber and a primary training plane for the Army, marking fresh progress in the defense program.
Officials urge selective service registrants to study the forms carefully and compile all possible information to speed the filling of blanks. Rural registrants should provide farm valuations income and expenses, and complete financial data. Extra care asked for income and dependents data to expedite work with advisers.
The Raymond Manufacturing Company will distribute about 18000 in holiday bonuses to 325 workers at the First Ward Industry plant on December 10. Eligible employees with service from January 1 to September 1 will receive one to two weeks pay, others two days extra, in addition to a full week of vacation. About 75 percent will get the maximum two weeks.
Greek forces reported by Associated Press to have reached the outskirts of Kovitza in Albania, with columns advancing toward Argirocastro six miles away. Italian resistance in the coastal sector collapsed as Greeks pressed along a 100 mile front from the Ionian Sea to Koritza, seizing large war material stores.
Washington reports a new aid installment for Britain including 26 Consolidated four motor bombers with 3,000 mile range and the Sperry bombsight. The first 26 ships from Consolidated Aircraft Co. are to be released for British purchase with deliveries to increase through March 1.
AP reports New Orleans November 31 survey plans by AFL leaders to curtail racketeering in unions. ILGW delegates in New York area push for wage increases and a potential strike while 38 hour week rights and new contract loom with Feb 1 expiry.
The Congress of Industrial Organizations adopted a resolution denouncing dictatorship and totalitarian ism of realism, communism, and fascism as harmful to labor and government. In Harrisburg, Governor James says no vacancy is needed on the three man Mauer control board as a two vote majority suffices.
Former county official meets instant death in crash on a sharp curve near Union City as a heavy truck tears into a coupe. Hany M. Russell of Erie, 62, a state tax investigator and former county official, was killed instantly. Deputy Coroner Arius Crowe opened an immediate investigation along with Steve Matvey as the scene was investigated. Russell survived by his wife Reglindld and a grandson. he had recently moved to Union City.
Nov 1 report notes Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania cities eye outside assistance to finance a $300,000 preliminary survey for a plan to bring fresh water from northwestern Pennsylvania streams. Officials in Butler and Titusville show interest. some city leaders doubt funding is available.
A stream of 12,000 tons monthly of military medical and industrial goods is rolling along the Burma road into China from Lashio to Kunming. Japanese aerial bombing and strafing along the 758 mile route have failed to halt traffic, as caravans pass over bridges and high mountain passes. The line from Lashio to Kunming remains open with travel stations and a few brief disruptions, not stopping supply flow.
The report notes continued Democratic strength in local boards amid national party shifts. It highlights party line conflicts and calls for voter mobilization, with references to key figures and the political climate in Texas during the period.
London reports terrific anti aircraft fire disrupts a heavy raid as Britain endures intermittent attacks. Luftwaffe operations over Coventry and southeast England arouse prayers while city defenses fire back. fires from incendiaries challenge firefighters amid air war measures. In Danzing? No, the note mentions Duteburg port and German raids across the Channel.
A detailed account of a Wednesday dinner meeting outlines plans for a formal launch on Friday November 2. The report references community boosters, local hospital officials, and county actions while mentioning names such as Cory Chilis Seal Canonten and Walley L. Ruthin. The lengthy text covers health campaigns, fund drives, and public engagement strategies in Workstere County with a focus on community health and administrative coordination.
Ashville woman Pearl Warner, 45, sustained a possible skull fracture and injuries when her car struck a bridge abutment near Lottsville yesterday. She was taken to Jamestown Hospital by ambulance as bystanders, including Robert Williams and Williem Durr, assisted and a man was seen near the wrecked auto.
A report from November 21 indicates a fresh outbreak of unrest in the northwest frontier. Two British soldiers were killed and an officer plus two soldiers wounded when tribesmen attacked road protection troops on the Razmak road near Ratan.
Army engineers report the intake gates at Tionesta dam will be closed today to test valves. Water level may rise about 40 feet over a week depending on rainfall. Closing could back water near railroad tracks by the saw mill in Nebraska.
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