09 Oct 1941
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1941
Page
1
Fragmentary text from an old newspaper page references a defense, a president, a party, and a coin contest at a corps event. Named entities are incomplete and uncertain due to damage. main items and dates cannot be reliably determined from the legible words.
President Roosevelt called on Congress to speed revisions to the Neutrality Act seeking permission to arm American merchant ships. He warned against letting Hitler determine sea lanes and urged protective measures to defend freedom of the seas, with bills introduced in both houses to repeal the act’s arming ban.
Fire apparatus with loud speaker will tour most city streets Saturday as part of Fire Prevention Week in Corry. Fire Chief Andrew Paulson said plans are complete and the parade will reach outlying areas to urge residents to check chimneys stoves and debris piles for fire traps. Schools cooperate distributing a questionnaire to secure owners cooperation in the national effort with rewards noted.
An Associated Press report notes Berlin’s publication of alleged Roosevelt Stalin letter text as propaganda. The White House denied the DNB translation, citing minor wording shifts due to translation. Officials said only two internals likely exist in the U.S. and Soviet channels, while Berlin sought to verify its authenticity.
At Wellsboro Pennsylvania the Boneswell Highway Association met with a record turnout of 170. Paul R. Gleeten was re-elected president, with George Sweet of Scranton as vice president and Raymond Gibbs as secretary. Directors reported progress on Route 6 improvements and paving in districts from Port Allegany to Scranton. The Warren delegation urged upgrading the Youngeville to Warren stretch as part of the two million dollars in current improvements.
A 41-year-old electrician in Meadville, Josephine DePascalé, 98, was shot dead along with Merle Miller, 33, after a long quarrel with his wife. DePascale also wounded his wife and then killed Mrs. Miller and her daughter Dorothy, 14, as they moved between homes. Police and a coroner pursued details as investigators awaited formal statements.
October 9 1941 Washington Rayburn predicts swift House passage of the 3 985 000 000 lend lease bill in its president requested form with critics open to few amendments Day proposes barring funds to aid Russia Rayburn vows to resist changes while supporting the rest Also Birmingham strikes halt operations at the Souths largest steel plant and threaten 14 mills in the region
DEWITT MacKENZIE reports the Russian front remains gravely endangered though not hopeless. The central sector west and southwest of Moscow is the main danger as Nevis drive two salients threatening the capital. Germain claims of surrounding sixty to seventy Red divisions imply up to a million troops at risk, challenging Marshal Timoshenko to avert disaster.
Freight traffic on the Great Lakes began moving again as St Marys Falls canal locks reopened after two days of blockage. Towboats and a boom derrick freed a submerged locomotive that had toppled a buckled bridge arm, allowing the channel to clear and river traffic to resume.
The supply priorities and allocations board issued a sweeping policy decree forbidding any public or private construction using critical materials for the duration of the emergency. The ruling applied to power, navigation, flood control, office buildings, post offices, hotels, highways, and residential construction, effectively halting non essential projects to protect defense needs.
F severin a local agent of Railway Express Agency Inc received special mention in September for high air express volume in the Corry pickup. During the first three weeks in August the pickup handled 28 of 21 shipments, signaling strong shipper engagement for timely air service. Installment plan at issue as Fed signals possible higher down payments and shorter payback times for consumer credit.
Three registrants in Union City draft district were married after final exams. They will receive physical examinations at the Army center in Evie. Local Board announces October 3 as date to decide deferments. The board failed to agree on whether to grant deferments. rulings expected soon. Mayor Frank B. Hepler notes marriage licenses after entries may affect martial status.
New York October 9 George Sylvester Viereck 56 year old journalist is free on bail of 15000 pending his appearance in federal court in Washington to plead to a five count indictment charging failure to disclose material facts in registering as a representative of a foreign government Viereck is described as a chief menace in his country special agent to the attorney general williams power marey statesman to the attorney general attended his arraignment yesterday Viereck is charged with consulting persons about policies and public policy and preparing speeches on stage subjects He is accused of writing articles under various names and not fully disclosing his activities in registering as a foreign agent The government also says he used multiple names and hid his activities in the registration process 13 Lost On Tanker New York October 9 Norwegian tanker John P Pedersen 1260 tons in British service has been lost with all men of her crew German radio reported today via NBC broadcast
Oct 9 Philadelphia conducts a wartime exercise to test air attack readiness. Hundreds of volunteers and observers monitor bombers and fighters approaching the city. A million dollar mid city filter station aids warning relay while army and navy strategists study plotted data.
In Panama City on Oct 9 President Arnulfo Arias fled the country secretly by airplane at 5:30 AM. A successor was sworn in as the Supreme Court and government figures remained unclear about motives. Reports say Ernesto Gnavaia and Sylvio bs favored collaboration with the United States while leaving Panama under tense political strain.
Harrisburg Cal Oct 9 Sevens plans to reshuffle Pennsylvania congressional districts from four to forty three were studied by a legislative committee but most ideas were already rejected by the assembly. Federal Judge Albert B Maris proposed a population basis for nearly all districts in a letter noting the subject is a hobby of mine Midge Maris supported the plan. Guffey Attacks Pa Court in Senate Philadelphia mayoral election looms.
A translated foreign dispatch reports growing tensions in Asia with China and Japan noted in aggressive terms. The piece mentions possible troop movements and regional exchanges, centering on East Asia and diplomacy in flux. The report emphasizes military escalations and wartime rhetoric amid shifting alliances.
The city council moved to award a highway contract for W Main Street after assurances from Engineer Don B D Williams that the work would proceed once ordinances provided for grades and funding. The board anticipated starting as weather permits, with bids reviewed and the project coordinated with the city’s highway department and contractor Fry Construction Company. The bid amount cited was $38,090.
Corry man Gunnar Bowwall, a local truck operator, sued for damages after a bridge collapse on a state highway in Clarion County. The state denied liability, citing warning signs and alleged driver fault, while Bowwall claimed state negligence in maintenance led to the accident. Attorney Franklin B. Hoshach represented the Corry plaintiff.
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