20 Oct 1941
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1941
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a Sunday event with unclear names and details. Readable portions indicate an activity or occurrence linked to a specific day but lack concrete subjects, places, or outcomes. The item remains largely indecipherable without full text.
A U S destroyer Kearny suffered a torpedo strike attributed to a German sub near Ireland, with a casualty list of missing and injured. Amid reports of bipartisan pressure to repeal the neutrality act, Republican leaders led by Willkie plan firmer action with Gurney Bridges and Viv, while Democratic senators Glass and Pepper signaled ongoing efforts to erase the act. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee opened formal review as debate looms and ship armament plans surface.
A chaotic report outlines Moscow in siege as German forces press with heavy losses on the eastern front. Meanwhile campaign notes detail local write-in nominations in a noisy race for city council and school board seats with Democrats controlling most spots and Republicans challenging.
Russia may require import of grain from the United States to ease wartime shortages, with officials noting Ukraine’s grain and Siberian supplies could offset losses. No indication Moscow has asked, but war disrupts civilian and military food provisioning across the Soviet state.
German forces widen their swing toward the Donets basin with a push from Rostov toward the Caucasus. A major threat to Rostov itself emerges as German units claim progress near the Donets industrial region, while Russians reportedly retreat as the high command signals a possible winter strategy.
President Roosevelt convened a high level conference with W Averell Harriman and Haney L Hopkins to discuss aid to Russia and Lease Lend operations. Hopkins spent the weekend at Harriman's Arden, Hyde Park, before returning to Washington. The White House confirmed Harriman's report warranted the meeting.
Governor James arrived back in Harrisburg after a three week southern swing. He commented the trip was very, very worthwhile and did not anticipate immediate executive changes. Pending appointments include liquor control, health, revenue, and property and supplies secretaries. A separate item reports Howard Whippe, 44, killed at 2 a m near Erie when his car was struck on Route 20 by a westbound vehicle driven by Donald Hartleb.
The Fairhaven model house event, delayed by rainy weather and sidewalk work, has moved from October to November. Officials cited late shipments of refrigerators and other furnishings and the need for finished fire walks and facilities before opening. The November 2 date follows a revised schedule with inspection on Sunday and new rental terms to be announced.
Three armed bandits, heavily armed, robbed the Erie VFW club at 104 East 11th Street. They blew open two safes and rifled five cash registers, escaping with several hundred dollars in cash in the early hours of Monday, according to a police notice.
The Greek government in exile cites 15 000 Greek deaths in massacres in Kavala district and Drama Province after Bulgaria occupied Greece. The cable from official sources says 330 Bulgars and seven Germans were killed, with Jewish hostages shot indiscriminately. Eyewitnesses call the 15 000 figure a conservative estimate.
Washington reports 21 casualties from the torpedoing of the U S destroyer Kearny. Ten wounded, eleven missing but believed dead. Navy says attacker was a submarine, almost certainly German. Details remain scant as relief and confusion spread in the capital.
Government representatives and business leaders moved swiftly to arbitrate to avert a threatened general strike in Pittsburgh the nation’s top steel center. AFL unions in the district faced a potential walkout as the James Ahearn committee warned a strike call would follow if the Homer Tabor issue at the Conemaugh Light Company plant near Wireton is not resolved. Wage tensions and nonunion workers at the $8 million generating plant were noted, with nonunion labor possibly hired to cover construction duties.
Registration for fall defense training courses offered by Pennsylvania State College will be held at the Junior High School from 10 a.m. on October 1 and 22. Courses include foundations of engineering mathematics and physics, metallurgical processes, engineering drafting, cost and production control, and chemistry.
Canberra reports a united Pacific front including Britain United States China the Netherlands East Indies Australia and New Zealand. Prime Minister Curtin says cooperation will be substantial though war in the Far East remains a tenuous menace. He notes no Pacific situation change and that US-Japan talks for settlement may continue. Separately a magnesium plant blast at Permanente Los Altos Calif with one dead and eight injured follows earlier explosions at the same facility.
London reports a sharp demand from British workers for an immediate open front to aid Russia. The declaration, adopted by the Open Door production conference and allied shop stewards, represents 800000 workers. Walter Swanson urged ending the view that owners bear all sacrifices. They warned the government against limiting Russia aid or blaming ministers for delays.
An Allied or French report states Nazi General Molby commanding the Nahins region in German occupied France was shot and killed today in Nantes Place St. Pierre. Two assailants fired a volley. they escaped as authorities pursued them. Molby was a principal official of the German occupation forces in France.
Erie resident Mary Bilén Suchu, 38, of Bria, faces charges after a head on crash west of the city. Lawrence D. Southwardt, 22, of Jamestown, suffered severe injuries. Both vehicles were wrecked. investigators disclosed fractures and hospital treatment.
Private Park I Snydis of Bellefonte was found at his home with a single gunshot wound to the chest. Authorities, including Charles Scheckler of Centre County, classify the death as a possible suicide. The soldier's parents, Mr and Mrs Lewis Snyder, identified the body and consented to a test ordered by Snyder after the discovery.
A Corry native now on U S Army staff assists construction at Harmon Field Newfoundland while reporting rapid base development. Letters from the consultant architect describe limited highway access and progress on the Army base as others face accidents and personal risk nearby. Local highway workers, including ERT, assist the project and await reassignment back toward St Vincent’s Hospital care.
Tojo urges Japanese to confront a growing crisis as wartime leaders seek unity and resolve. The premier’s appeal, issued through the War Office, calls on officials and people to prepare for intensified pressure from Allied powers amid looming encirclement. The move marks an early step in his dual role as prime minister and war minister.
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