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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1941
Page
1
A damaged OCR passage records scattered phrases about a property or meeting, mentioning names like Al and Mr. Blows and references to a pole, woodshield, and a Tuesday event. The legible content is minimal and parts resemble garbled notes rather than a cohesive report.
The NY wartime column reports White House plans to broaden neutrality revision to allow ships into belligerent ports, with Sen Connally drafting amendments to limit the move. Nye, Willkie ally against administration policy, says the 1940 nominee’s repeal proposal meets Republican resistance and could split the party.
Superintendent Ralph 5 Dewey met with city principals and assistants to discuss preliminary plans for observing American Education Week in Corry. Programs are set at Senior High on Monday evening November 10 and Junior High on Thursday evening November 19, with November PTA meetings featuring Education Week programs.
The hospital board tentatively approves a by law amendment to bar admission of contagious diseases, listing disallowed conditions such as diphtheria and tuberculosis. Temporary admission may be allowed with superintendent and board approval. The plan also considers converting the nurses’ home into an isolation ward, with strong staff local support.
British leaders told the House of Lords that the United States and Britain would supply Stalin with tanks planes and materials to boost Soviet war effort against Germany. Beaverbrook said Moscow conferences showed promises of steel textiles and fuel from the Allies while noting Germany’s shifting tank tactics and the need for continued industrial support to sustain Russia.
Washington Oct 23 Associated Press says Ickes announced a severe petroleum shortage is virtually ended. Gasoline stoppages on the Atlantic seaboard are easing, with heating oil consumption rising as weather remains warm. He cautioned that timing for full return to normal gasoline tolling stations is not specified.
Former envoy John Cudahy testified that pending armed ship legislation serves as a subterfuge to aid the administration. Columnist John T. Flynn said the bill itself is minor amid a broader sequence of actions aimed at war preparation, with Cudahy noting British views favor invasion as the only path to war.
The Japan Times and Advertiser prints an editorial offering Japan’s “new hope” to Axis powers, proposing a peace balancing power in the Pacific. It warns Japan cannot fear risking American safeguard of interests yet insists on a cautious role to shape world harmony.
Recently appointed Municipal Authority, created to manage sewer camping and disposal plant work, will set officers and finish organization details. The group may seek federal funds. city applications for about 250000 toward 400000 project remain on hold pending final approval in Philadelphia and Washington. The authority lists Arthur Golegrove and four others as members. city engineer Don D Williams was asked for data by Federal Work Agency officials.
Officials report alleged fraud networks exploiting unemployment benefits in several nearby counties. Investigators expect further inquiries as Deputy Attorney General and state committee push for answers. several claimants may be questioned.
The Corry Public Schools report $18 000 spent on federal defense training with funds from the State Department of Public Instruction and the federal government. Expenses cover instructors, materials, wages, and related operations aimed at expanding defense industry employment in Corry. Supervisors Harry L Wissinger and staff led industrial education efforts at Muleh Vora, Union, and Junior High schools with teachers and clerks listed among instructors and attendees. The program, praised by the State department, ran through summer and fall months with substantial federal aid and district reimbursement.
German high command announced four merchant ships totaling 92 000 tons were sunk, including the 14 000 ton troop transport Aurantia. The attack occurred in the Atlantic as part of a fast moving military convoy. no immediate word on troops aboard Aurantia.
Six crew members of the Great Lakes Tow ing Company's freighterAmeriga from Toledo drowned when the Ameriga overturned while attempting to free the grounded freighter B. F. Jones near Poche Island in the Detroit River. Coast guard and harbormaster crews rescued seven, while ferro attempted to free the grounded ship. Authorities say foul play unlikely. cause under investigation. A separate dispatch reports a German commander of a reserve army, Lt General Wischniewsky, captured in Russia.
Washington October 23 Pennsylvania disbursed 101,325,000 dollars in motor vehicle taxes in 1940. John W. Edy noted federal works administrator announcing that the nation collected 1,427,270,000 from highway users last year, about 18 percent over 1939. State gasoline taxes totaled 870,195,000 with motor vehicle fees 199,171,090 and motor carrier taxes 17,013,000.
Pittsburgh Oct 28 Orders to strike at midnight Monday affected about 48000 coal miners in captive mines. Mediation board chair William H. Davis said a walkout could be prevented only by a recommendation by Saturday. The 30 day truce ends. talks aim to settle differences with large steel companies. Davis birthday noted in Philadelphia as U S Senator James J. Davis attended a celebration with local lodge groups.
Berlin dispatches report a broad front breakthrough around Moscow as German forces advance toward the Soviet capital from the southwest and other sectors. Cmd reports indicate heavy fighting, widespread bombardment, and German armored thrusts forcing Soviet defenses near key positions including Kalinin and Orel. British commentary questions Moscow’s endurance and stresses oil threats from the Caucasus while the UK debates wartime strategy and support for the Russians.
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