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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1940

Page

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Fragmentary report on guilds and losses at sea event

The text is incomplete but mentions losses, guilds, and a transaction or event. It names no clear persons, organizations, or places due to damage.

War and politics swirl as nations brace for shifts

Reports from London Istanbul and Washington describe a sea war mood, diplomacy efforts, and a draft surge with 800000 in training by June. Roosevelt Willkie visits loom in Pennsylvania while critics attack the New Deal. In crime news a body under a bridge draws inquiries in Towanda and Blair Barnes is slain near Thelsea Olla.

Pittsburgh Dewey Sys New Deal Towanda Felice Hitch-Nater Limberman

German Destroyers Inva de Big Port

London reports British aviation sources claim RAF bombers foiled a German sea crossing near the English Channel on September 16 forcing the Germans to abandon their diversion ships. The same day the RAF said it damaged German warships and sank supply ships while targeting Hamburg and other ports. Berlin announced German destroyers attacked a British cruiser unit in the Bristol Channel, scoring a hit before the British withdrew.

Associated Press London RAF Waston England Cony New York Enope French Channel Porte English Channel Adolf Hitler Dover Channel Kent Berlin Bristol Chanel Bristol Channel Wales Cardid Bristol Swainsea Nowort

800 000 to move to camps by June 1 1941

War Department outlines plans to mobilize 800000 selective service trainees by June 26 1941 with 130000 National Guard units to be ordered up by February and about 96000 already mobilized. 18000 may join armored divisions. housing and cantonments to be completed by December 15.

War Department Stimson National Guard Stinson

Willkie says New Deal scared private capital, cites Wallace

In Missouri on Oct 18, Wendell L. Willkie told Jefferson City audiences that under the New Deal private capital has been scared from productive enterprise. He cited Henry A. Wallace warning that a Republican cut in federal spending would worsen the effect and contrasted 1933 1939 capital issues with 1930 levels. He argued the record shows far less new capital in 1939 than in 1930, and accused Wallace of pushing fear to paint Republicans as anti enterprise.

Theodore F. Koor Willkie Missouri Wendell L. Willkile Henry A. Wallace Jefferson City Willie Wallace

Greek Minister to Romania Recalled Amid Economic Decrees

Bucharest October 18 Rumanian minister to Greece Radu Ginvara has been recalled with no immediate explanation as Romanian decrees aim to channel Romania's commerce toward supporting German industry instead of competing with it.

Bucharest Rumania Radu Ginvara Greece Council of Callisters

City Council to review parking meter bill Monday

The council will consider installing parking meters on Center Street from Pleasant Street to Park Place with first and second readings at the regular May meeting. Unanimous support is shown and a special session to adopt the measure may occur within a week or ten days, plus amendments extending hour limits on several streets.

Center Street Pleasant Street Park Place Ing Washington Street Maple Avenue Moit Main Street Maple Avenie First Avenue South Street Mall Counell Court of Tax Revision and Appeal Municpal

Roosevelt Plans Four Political Speeches in Final Campaign Push

Washington Oct 18 President Roosevelt scheduled four political addresses in the last two weeks before the election as part of his third term bid. He signaled the tone of the talks in a Pittsburgh rally message, stating he will correct what he calls deliberate misrepresentations and present the true facts to the people.

General News Washington Army Associated Press Roosevelt Chicago Pittsburgh AFL Teamsters White House

Turkish British Pact Probable Reported From Istanbul

Reports from Istanbul indicate preparations for a major British diplomatic conference with Balkan representatives. The move follows arrival of George W. Rendel and signals Turkish radio defiance toward Axis powers as Knatchbull-Hugessen and Greek, Bulgarian, and Greek envoys may join soon.

Associated Press Istanbul Turkey Balkan Enat George W. Rendel Bulgaria Slavin Greece Rendel Hughe Knatch bull-Hugessen British Ambassa Athens John Metaxas

Union City to Host Erie County Draft Board Headquarters

Mayor Frank B Hepler indicated the district draft board will likely place its headquarters in Union City, reviving the 1917 office location as members were being lined up for an afternoon meeting to organize the eastern Erie county draftees.

Union City Draft Board Frank B Hepler District Draft Board Erie County Hepler District Board

Erie Man Senger Waives Hearing In Club Burglary

Anthony J. Senger of Erie waived a hearing before Alderman C. B. Porter and was bound for the grand jury on burglary and receiving stolen goods connected to a Halian American Club break-in. Police say he and Fred Schultz of Erie face strong cases and prior slot machine burglaries.

Anthony J. Senger Erie C. B. Porter Sengrr Fred Schultz Senger Nils

Arson Probe Unfolds Over Peebles Fires In Patterson Block

Private Clem Salpas of the state motor police and Caruso of the National Board of Fire Underwriters have spent two days in the city investigating recent fires at the Peebles apartments in the Patterson block on East Washington Street. Peebles discovered the blazes as they began in two separate parts of the home.

Caruso National Board of Fire Underwriters of Pittsburgh Clem Salpas State Motor Police Butler Peebles Patterson Block East Washington Street

Hearing on milk prices in Erie district in October

Harrisburg reports a milk control commission hearing will give producers and dealers in the Erie marketing area a chance to state their views. The session is set for October 50 at the courthouse in Erie.

Associated Press Harrisburg Erie Milk Control Commission Court House

Japanese planes attack Kunming as Burma road reopens

Japanese naval aircraft attacked Kunming, southwest China, the headquarter’s communique said, targeting suburbs, munitions stores, and military establishments during the first clash since the Burma road’s reopening. Traffic on the Burma China line resumed with artillery fire observed along the route.

Associated Press Hong Kong Kunming China Burma Road Chungeking Burma Mandalay

Tragic Death Shocks Family After Hitchhiking Incident

A Long Beach family mourns after the slaying of Barnes and his son Jerry amid a reported hitchhiking attack in Oklahoma. The victims had recently lived in California for two years and were known in their Garry parish community. Barnes, active in local circles during school days, had recently moved to Brarford after finishing his scholastic career. The case has stunned relatives and friends across the region.

Barnes and Son Jerry Long Brach Calll Oklhoma California Weim Garry Barnes Brarford Jill

Farmer and son questioned in Blair Barnes slaying case

Erie investigators questioned a farmer and his son over the fatal stabbing of Blair L. Barnes whose body was found in an abandoned car near Chelsea. Authorities traced a bloodstained vehicle and pursued a suspect linked to Oklahoma. Three Erie youths were also questioned as part of the probe.

Erie Blair Lir Barney Corry Erle Oklatowa Hem

Fragmentary notes on a travel tale involving Barnes and a late September dates

Forenoon details show a party traveling with Barnes toward Chicago after being picked up near September 28. Police report cites a young man description and the journey from Cleveland to Chicago with a $3 fare. Friends of the family offer a partial explanation as the page continues on.

Barnes Far West Chicago Cleveland

Farm boy Blair Barnes feared slain by hitchhikers near Chelsea

The body of Blair L. Barnes, 27, son of Councilman Fred L. Barnes, was found near an abandoned truck six miles east of Chelsea Oklahoma. Authorities reported knife wounds and dragged marks, suspecting a hitchhiking attack. His car was found later in Tulsa, and the case was being investigated with no autopsy planned for now.

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