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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1940
Page
1
Murray is named head of the C10 replacing Lewis as town reports and political notes mix with wartime dispatches. Newswire items highlight leadership change amid broader coverage of Allied strategy and domestic concerns.
Philip Murray accepts the CIO presidency amid calls for labor peace as John L. Lewis steps aside. He denounces governmental pressure for shotgun agreements with the AFL and urges united action to end internal bickering. Lewis nominates his chosen successor as Murray faces the convention.
The Dies committee plans companion reports on alleged Italian and Japanese activities in the United States to accompany its German white paper. Chairman Dies says the German document reveals a Nezi espionage network and that further inquiries expand to cities nationwide.
Budget bureau says higher federal revenues may let the government cover most expenses for the year, leaving a deficit near 6.5 billion dollars. The figures, preliminary for the annual budget, echo Rep. Doughton’s call for new taxes to cover normal expenses and avoid future debt.
Philadelphia November 22 discovery described to the American Philosophical Society reveals liquid helium near absolute zero can flow uphill in a glass flask. The phenomenon challenges gravity and hints at unusual quantum behavior.
City Council may set the 1941 tax rate in an informal conference this evening. The official levy and appropriation bill won’t reach municipal executives until Monday, December 2. Director A. O. Sandsburg has prepared department expenditure lists for study and consideration as the budget work continues.
Dr Glenn Barr of Miami University Oxford Ohio will address Golden Rule Club at the monthly dinner Monday November 2 at 640 pm The meeting place will be announced He is known as a traveler lecturer and will speak before One Rotary Club Jamestown before visiting this city Barr has traveled extensively in South America including three years in Uruguay Merchants expect to finalize plans for a Christmas merchandising program and Christmas street lighting at the meeting
Pennsylvania Republican leaders urge Governor James to appoint more patronage as Democrats settle talks for the 1941 legislature. A survey shows hundreds of Democrats still hold important state capitol posts amid calls from Ray Cooke and others to expand the payroll. James has pushed an economy administration with payroll reductions, with no clear decision on new hires.
The piece notes eighty percent of states observed Thanksgiving early under Roosevelt's proclamation while sixteen states faced holiday traffic. Tragic fatalities were near zero in most places, contrasting with about 90 highway deaths national safety council expected on a typical November Thursday.
Erie county authorities and the state motor police pursue details of a fatal crash south of Union City. Huy M Russell, personal property tax investigator, was killed when his Plymouth coupe rammed a three ton truck on a brick road. Excessive speed and wet conditions are suspected as the car struck the truck, hurling the vehicle 33 feet off the road. Russell’s body was moved to his home after services were planned for Saturday at Erie cemetery.
Washington reports General John J. Pershing may be named the next United States ambassador to France with a formal announcement expected soon. President Roosevelt had asked Pershing to serve but he reportedly declined due to ill health amid ongoing Cabinet-level discussions.
Romania seeks adherence to the Rome Berlin Tokyo axis as premier starts talks with Hitler. An mouths of officials and envoys from Bulgaria and Hungary discuss a possible signatory path while Bulgraian and Turkish diplomacy continues.
Erie County court has not acted on a motion for a new trial in the Schultz case. Schultz was convicted last week in connection with the Hindian American Club burglary. The appeal and related charges involve mony and violent felonious acts with Anthony Sengarglia in Evie arrested in Wiesam case. FBI to be informed of fraudulent selective service registration cards, governor says.
London reports indicate Britain intends synchronized raids against Nazi targets. The Associated Press notes heavy German resistance and warns of mobilized defenses as authorities prepare wide ranging operations across cities and strategic locations.
A battered body of a man was found near the Delaware waterfront in Philadelphia. First examination showed broken bones and other injuries, with authorities noting the condition appeared to be fatal.
Six brothers from Corry register for the draft. Sons of Anthony and Mrs. Sinare of Greenbush Street Portland NJ they are Frank Marion Thomas Louis Angelo Anthony with Frank the oldest at 33 living at 108 Illery Street Fredonia. Four reside in District 655 with headquarters at Fredonia. Angelo works in Cleveland and Anthony in Batavia.
Hyde Park reported President Roosevelt indicated at a press conference that aid to Britain is near its peak while noting the United States would share in Americas production of war materials. He cautioned against broad questions about the overall policy amid intensified German bombing of English cities.
In New Orleans on November 22 AFL officials faced disruption as David Dubinsky, president of the International Ladies' Garment Workers, challenged the conference and accused others as he rejoined the AFL after leaving the Congress of Industrial Organizations. The scene included guards and a bruised lip as tensions rose during the factional split.
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