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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 27, 1940
Page
1
Roosevelt Plans Budget Slash With Nondefense Cuts
Washington reports President to trim the national budget to essentials while urging economy. U S aid to Britain remains a decisive factor as war needs push for more airpower and defense spending. Reports from Dallas and New Orleans detail floods and racketeering issues tied to defense programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
U.S
Britain
Athrins
Albania
Tlatlans
General
Washington
Associated Press
Navy
Adams
D-Cole
Senate Appropriations Committee
Tad
Miami Beach
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Republican National Committee
Martin
Nassau
Wendell Willkle
Nation concentrates on defense amid Elks memorial observed
The Carry Lodge of BPO Elks No. 769 holds its annual Lodge of Sorrow service at 3 PM at the Biles home honoring members who died in 1940. Judge J Orin Waite of Erie County Orphans' Court delivers the principal address with Miss Gertrude Dillon Harper Hulbert providing vocals. The Corry Civic Orchestra performs with various officers conducting the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carry
B.P.O. Elks
Biles
Jude J. Orin Waite
Erie County Orphans’ Court
Gertrude Dillon
Harper Hulbert
St. Paul's Cathedral of
Erie
Corry Civic Orchestra
Notige
Corry Jode
Elks
Frank P. Blair
Richard
Riller
Richard Paulson
Lynford Chase
Laurie P. Baker
Horton J. Davis
Harry W. Powers
Francis J. Graves
Guy ©. Abbey
Esquire
Willa W. Myers
Charles —P Keating
G. Donbet Corry
Bizet
Lodge
Harker
J. Orin
Waite
Stainer
Miss Dillon
Hulbert
Two Escape Injured In Union City Crossing Mishap
A truck skidded under railroad gates at the Main Street crossing in Union City striking an eastbound freight. Driver Fulph Medre and companion Gwendolyn Jones escaped with minor injuries while the other passenger suffered slight bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fulph Medre
R. D. Waterford
Gwendolyn Jones
Dies committee nears red paper on Communist activity
Washington November 27 the Dies committee reported almost ready to issue a red paper on alleged Communist operations in the United States. An authoritative source said the document is heavily documented and nearly twice as bulky as the 300 page white paper released last week detailing German espionage sabotage and economic penetration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dies Committee
Justice Department
United States
Refugee ship Patria disaster toll rises with 22 dead
Revised casualty report from Haifa confirms 22 dead 21 missing and 180 injured on the refugee steamer Patria after an explosion capsized the vessel in Haifa harbor. It notes 21 of the dead were trapped below decks and killed or drowned. A separate report states Regine Keslorek, 13, died in Altoona Pennsylvania when a shotgun discharged accidentally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Haifa
Altoona
Regine Keslorek
Death Claims Fred Wheelock
Fred M. Wheelock a long time Gary resident died at his home 52% Wright Street just before 7 o'clock this morning. He was born June 10 1857 at Sugar Grove and lived in Corry before moving to Gary in 1889. He held multiple local posts including constable and tax collector and later ran a grocery business and sold insurance. He is survived by his wife Mary and three stepchildren, plus grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral plans were not yet set pending relatives arrival from Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. Wheelock
Gary
Wright Street
Mr. Wheelock
Columbus
Corry
Will J
Clyde D. Wilcox
Irving and
North Center Streets
Sles
Wheelock
Board May Act On Proposition On Training Classes
The Board of Education may approve or reject resumption of special defense shop classes at next Monday’s meeting, December 2. An Industrial Advisory Committee will meet Friday to draft a recommendation. Officials seek to restart training after local hiring of workers from New Castle and a state survey showing employables who could work with preliminary shop training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ue National Defense
Hale Vocational School
Allenion of Schiaa
New Castle
State
Merchants 10 Draft Holiday Trading Hours
Golden Rule Club members plan final Christmas lighting and holiday trading hours at a Masonic Temple dinner Monday December 2. The Women’s Relief Corps will serve the meal. Christmas banners are being erected and scheduled to operate late next week to quicken shopping and add yuletide mood. Dr Glenn Barr of Miami University will speak on travel experiences from South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule Club
Masonic Temple
Women's Relief Corps
Mercantile
Glenn Barr
Miami University
Oxford
Ohio
Collapse of 28 Cement Silos Alarms Catskill Probers
In Catskill New York on November 27 a Lehigh Portland Cement Company storage silo collapse buried eight freight cars and damaged the West Branch rail line. Eight trains were trapped by the toppled concrete giants as a state police probe began into the accident with company officials not discussive about causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Catskill
Ciiticiass
Lehigh Portland Centant Company
Brockid Tramic
West Bion Railroa
Gift of Park to City Hosts Thursday Exercises
A community celebration at the Senin agh school auditorium on Thursday at 8:00 PM honors a park gift to Corry. Oliver W Bracken will chair with musical selections by Klugh and Zamernik Corry. Mayors, church leaders, and local groups attend. a deed presentation by G. Mead and acceptance by Mayor Hepler mark the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
cHlenn
Mead
Wayny
Seninagh School
auRioriy
Hay Lewy
Oli W. Bracken
Klohr
Zameenik
Corry Meh
Masley Dames
Sullivan
Asser
Tuys
Busan
Oh Ly Ay
Allieram
Rentley
Roy P
Yohe
Boy Scouts
Rosemay Dewey
KC Renony
YMGA
Raph
Dewey
Corry
Richard Rossougher
Kiwanis Club
Benedictton—Rey
Gilspreach
Mead Feu
Cornell
Ules
Budget Before Council Friday For Final Study
City Council will meet Friday evening to review the proposed 1941 city budget. The budget, developed under Finance Director A O Sandburg and City Solicitor Elaine Kincaid, is expected to be presented for adoption in first and second readings Monday. The levy remains at 144 mill, with tax rate unchanged barring unforeseen changes before Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gounell
Tentallys
Municipal Commission
Judvnee of
A.O. Sandinty
Elaine Kincaid
Trene Mullen
Cornell
Mullen
Sandburg
Solletter Kincaid
ILI
Finance Pirector Sandburg
Lawrence Predicts Victory for Future Administration
Blair County Democrats held a Victory dinner in Altoona as David Lawrence, Democratic national committeeman, forecast a statewide Democratic sweep based on President Roosevelt's Pennsylvania plurality. He predicted the party would capture state government in 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Foreenet
Roovell
Pennsylvania
David Ji
Lawrence
Democratic National
Teeman
Blair County
Democrats
Woman charged in shotgun killing in Altoona
In Altoona Pennsylvania Eugene Miller 27 is charged with homicide in the shotgun slaying of Betty May Yeaver 20 at her parents home. Prancy Harmon 20 also faces charges for withholding information after the shooting and a police alderman’s hearing followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Altoona
Eugene Miller
Boll
Betty May Yeaver
Prancy
T. Harmon
Miller
Firid On & Dharn
Belg
Harmon
Logan-Walter bill clears Senate in late action
The Senate passed the Logan-Walter bill amid push to speed final congressional action. Rep Francis B. Waller of Pennsylvania urged House submission of Senate amendments for approval when reconvened, with a White House forecast of a veto if amendments are accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan-Walter
Senate
Associated Press
Washington
Kowal-Waller
Francis B. Waller
White House
Hundreds Flee Flood Waters Across Texas
The floodwaters swept lowlands across South Texas and the Panhandle paralyzed transport as hundreds fled homes. Reports from Plainview and other cities described isolated communities, power outages, and widespread damage, with rivers like the Brazos and Sabine threatening Gulf areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Uhab
Lvestorka
Panhandle
Uhl
Transporta Hom Tieititlin
Uthletes
Plainview
Contilone Ji Aimirike
Soe
USA
Brazos
Colorado
Sabine
Frozen slush coats roads across the area
Weather report notes ash freezing temperatures over western Pennsylvania with two inches of snow and up to nine inches in north central regions. Snow flurries predicted tonight and Thursday as plows and crews work overnight. Forecasters warn of subfreezing wind chills and colder conditions across New Jersey and New England with winter storm alerts and high winds along the Great Lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willi Taliye
Hoeihwestern Peninsylvaia
Histet
Sunw
Une State
Thucsday
Calder
Son Clankerdd
Texas
New England
Great Lakes
North
New Jersey
Wight
Pennsylvania toll highway plan moves toward Philadelphia
Harrisburg reports progress on a proposed 100 mph toll highway linking Pittsburgh to Philadelphia. Turnpike Commission chair Jones says federal defense value and economic benefits justify a direct Pittsburgh to Harrisburg route with a high speed grade. Jones submitted his resignation to Governor Jones, pending commission acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assornnsest
Hanhisburg
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Pydkidelphia
Ted Seyoh
Waller
M Jones
Turtpike Commisson
Prom
Pliteburgh
Jones
Washington
Liete
Pittsburgh-Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Alteninh
Turnpike Commission
Commissiotr
Carry Masts and Spars For Rebuilding Niagara
A convoy carries masts spars and sweeps from Virgin pine and local timber to Erie for restoring Commodore Perry s flagship Niagara under marine architect Captain Eric Bignlen. The effort, part of a WPA project, follows the Niagara s wartime history and later deterioration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
Clear
Field County
Erie
Oliver Moward Perry
Corry
RP Tonkity
Neo. Tonkin
Sivas
AMG
Preuque Tale
Eric Bi¢inlen
Gainsvile, Md
Boston
Poly
Linke Erie
Lawrines
Niigata
Lake Erie
Bombing Raids Hit Turin and Berlin by British Planes
British heavy bombers struck Turin destroying parts of the royal arsenal and raided Berlin. Greece reported Italian invasion forces retreating in disorder with broken morale as London said the attacks greatly increased destruction from a raid the previous Saturday. Members of Parliament heard the minister speak on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Turin
Berlin
London Air Ministry
Greece
Traly
de Bt
Italian ships flee from British fleet in battle report
London reports Italian ships breaking from a British pursuit at extreme range as a brief fleet engagement unfolds. The British public hears of two battleships and cruisers moving in formation while Bevin promises a massive wartime mobilization to sustain Allied efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tvl
Admiralty
Grips
Linho Buitish
Woot
AFL backs military training for youth in unions
The American Federation of Labor endorsed military training for young citizens before entering the workforce. The AFL voted to support resolutions urging formation of youth defense programs and to use all power to promote national defense efforts.
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Bs Asscmted Press
New Orleans
American Federation of Labor
Discipk Park
National Defense
Milo J. Warner
Lawtom Tn
Organiens Tion
Zien
AFL
Jiking Sternom
Jan Yisort
Exocil
Ie Connell
APL
Gajobor
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