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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1940
Page
1
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In condensed dispatches from the Theatre of War and European front, reports claim France caves to German demands during a high level conference in London. Berlin reports continued Allied bombardment while U S officials study Axis moves and potential status of the French fleet. Local briefs note state capital measures, hospital funding prospects, and political rallies as war news dominates the day.
French leader Petain plans to brief ministers after a historic meeting with Hitler. Berlin sources say France may agree to limited cooperation with Germany in the war against Britain, while watchers in neutral states await cabinet confirmation of any new terms.
Upwards of a hundred Corry residents gathered at the passenger station hoping to glimpse Wendell Willkie. The Republican candidate failed to appear as his special train passed through Corry en route from Akron Dido to Jamestown New York. Some spectators thought they spotted him dining in the car but there was no greeting acknowledged. The train, hauled by two locomotives, slowed but did not stop. Large crowds from Corry had already traveled to Erie to hear Willkie, with an audience of about 22 000. Others drove to Jamestown this morning.
In Akron and across the campaign trail leaders clash on labor in the Roosevelt era. Willkie travels to New York and Pennsylvania urging end to labor industry strife while Wallace accuses Republicans of favoring financial manipulators. CIO chief John L. Lewis to address NBC CBS and MBS stations, possibly signaling his choice. Hoover denounces the New Deal as fostering a drifting economy toward socialism. Willkie and Wallace stress cooperation between labor and management amid a nationwide election buildup with a 12,000 strong crowd in Jamestown New York witnessing Cap Nelson estimate.
Teachers in Crayford county townships launch a campaign to push legislation for a $1,000 annual minimum salary for instructors in fourth class districts. They demand sick leave with pay and raises tied to years of teaching service, led by campaign chair Arthur Theuret.
Harrisburg reports the U S department of labor established a regional office in Pennsylvania to oversee apprenticeship systems in private industry to meet a need for skilled workers in the defense program. Elmira notes a representative said the facility would aid industries in several states and mentions an emerging organization named Gottaginis, with ties to Greek letters and a regional scope including Ohio Kentucky West Virginia Virginia Delaware and the District of Columbia.
Berlin reports Italian planes joined German raiders against England for the first time. The communique says bombs struck British targets causing fires and property damage with several British aircraft shot down. The action comes as German and Italian forces step up operations in the war theaters.
Acting on motion by the Corry hospital board directors Clifton M. Howard named a committee of D Warren Denesay Carlson Edward Hawkins and Elston to revise a proposed remodeling program. Miss Margaret Bower superintendent. Plans will be refined with Bradford architects and resubmitted for detailed review before a levee board meeting.
Golden Rule Club dinner meeting at Firemen's Hall Spar tansburg to discuss Christmas lighting and other activities for the next two months. Rev E L Wagner pastor of St Pauls Lutheran will speak. Juvenile bicycle club members to attend and possibly speak on court duties and tribunal functions.
Miss Irene Mullen, tax collector, urges taxpayers to pay the 1940 five year plan installment by November 2. Several property owners have chosen the two year plan and risk back penalties if payments are not made. The five percent penalty on county taxes will take effect on November 2. settle the county assessment to avoid extra costs.
BT Marys Va Oct 25 Three persons were killed and one injured critically when a car failed to negotiate a curve in the downtown district and crashed into a business building. The dead are Alfred Erion 92 his wife 30 and Mion Atlee Me Corminde 2h of St Marys. Albert Inpold 26 of St Marys Wis transported to hospital in serious condition.
Work began on the Erie county end of the Golimbis Clymer road in Wayne township with heavy equipment moving in. A second gravel lift will cover the 6,000 foot stretch from Warren county to the New York state line. Road relocation near Seiota church includes two bridges with black topping delayed until spring. Motorists are urged to drive carefully on the Sucha road while the project progresses and settling occurs.
Kiwanis members at Hotel Corry heard details of the upcoming minstrel production titled Kiwanis Kapers to support Senior High. W. C. Cox chairs staging with W. Miller as cast, W. O. Frye publicity, Frank Van Tussel tickets, Clarence Wallace advertising, and Mrs. Carlton Chaffee plus Thomas Roelofs directing. The show is slated for November 13 and 14 at Academy High in Erie, with Austin Feltug of Buffalo as a guest speaker at the lash revenue meeting. Guests included William Knowlton Corry, Fennic Miller Jefferson School Erie, Harold Sims, Sam Wagner, DeLoss Pinney, and County Treasurer Rola McCray.
Lisbon to New York flight carried 21 passengers including Joseph P. Kennedy US ambassador to England. He planned immediate Washington trip upon arrival and expected to seek guidance from President Roosevelt. The departure marked Kennedy’s cross Atlantic voyage with no delays anticipated.
Dauphin County Court Judge John B Fox ruled that presidential candidate Roger W Batson and vice presidential candidate Edgar V Moor man were denied places on the Pennsylvania ballot after failing to file nomination petitions with the state elections bureau within the time required by law.
Washington reports that France's future and its ties with Germany could influence American interests. A US State Department briefing followed a high level discussion among Welles Haye and others about potential cooperation or partnership between a German victorious Europe and a conquered France. The Hitler-Petain talks add further significance in American views amid parallel Spain discussions.
Mrs Paul Downey is new director of Girls Work to be funded by WPA and Latics Auxiliary of the YMCA. The program will use rooms Monday to Thursday from 1 to 5 and 7 to 8 30 pm with afternoon hobbies and crafts. The local Auxiliary is the only YW group in Pennsylvania receiving WPA aid for girls programs.
A county wide political rally is planned for next Thursday in the city headlined by Jesse Hallante and Owen Burns. Speakers include Congress candidate James Lavery State Senate hopeful Everett Zurn and State Assembly candidate Harold Burnham. An accompanying dance and a major rally with President Roosevelt is slated for Saturday in the county arena.
President Roosevelt, speaking at a New York Herald Tribune forum, said the United States is acting in characteristically American terms to defend both American continents and the oceanic world from threats to democracy. He accused foreign propagandists of sowing terror to divide Americans but expressed confidence in democracy’s ability to empower men with dignity and strength.
A Japanese war ministry communique via Domei says a submarine passage south of Tokyo Bay on August 29 resulted in heavy losses, listing twelve officers and 88 warrant officers among the casualties, with several sailors missing or undisclosed.
Col Winfield R McKay of Erie urged in a Corry High School auditorium address for all citizens to defend democracy in daily life. The program, sponsored by Cory lodge, featured words on national guardsmen, community faith, and freedom, with Rev Wagner and Rev Graves giving benediction and remarks. The high school band performed under William Knowlton’s baton, as Exalted Ruler James Derrig chaired.
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