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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1941
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment references a sale or display with tools and pricing. It mentions an entrance, genuine ing, and a list of numbers and letters including 842 and 21.95. Details are unclear due to text corruption but indicate a retail display or sale context.
Congressional leaders react to bills and possible executive order aimed at ending union tie ups in defense contracts. The move follows pressure from lawmakers and trade groups, with President facing a stern ultimatum from critics and senior Republicans.
In Washington on October 28, Senate proposed labeling labor strikes as sabotage if aimed at defense production. President Roosevelt pressed John L. Lewis for a swift end to the captive coal mine strike impacting UMW union shop demands. UMW action spurred curtailment at several U.S. Steel mills as lawmakers weigh measures affecting defense industries.
BERLIN Oct 28 The German high command said six troops entered Kramatorsk a Soviet tank city 100 miles southeast of Kharkov as Leningrad faced continued shelling to soften defenses for an anticipated infantry and tank assault. German reports claimed columns of tanks moved toward the city while Soviet naval observers noted a sea escape attempt near Leningrad but were repelled. The commander added that German forces entered Kramatorsk yesterday in a broader push toward Moscow threats.
Bulletin items from London Washington New York and Moscow describe Nantes residents greeting RAF escorts after an assassination, White House communications overload amid Victory Day talk, Taft opposing neutrality act provisions, German advances near Rostov and Moscow defenses stiffened by frost and Siberian reinforcements.
City Council postponed two ordinances to abolish the clerk to the city treasurer post and merge its duties and pay into the deputy finance director role held by Miss Trene Mullen. The move followed debate on workload and compensation. Further study was ordered. Also, U.S. marshals began service on 100 warrants charging violations of the Selective Service Act in Philadelphia.
Washington Oct 28 that Senate drive for revision of the neutrality act gained new ammunition today in a Roosevelt address calling for honesty and realism in eliminating the ban on United States merchantmen sailing into war zones. Senator Pepper pledged armament for ships, while opponents warned a push toward war within 60 days could occur.
City Council last night backed plans to extend the Greyhound and West Ridge bus lines to establish a downtown bus station. Claire Capwell urged one side parking on Maple Avenue and removal of spaces in front of Superior Cleaners on East Washington Street to create the station. Buses would run from East Smith Street to Maple Avenue, then south on Magpie Avenue to Washington, west on Wantington to the station, and back via North Center Street. Early action expected from bus partners.
Berlin denounces Roosevelt speech as dangerous fraud while Britain greets it with cautious enthusiasm. Japanese officials study the speech with interest as Tojo’s cabinet formation looms. Latin America offers no immediate response to Roosevelt’s call for action against Nazi plans for conquest.
Kenneth Houck, 21, of Bellefonte, held on four indictments for street assaults on two women in Lock Haven last summer. Indictments include aggravated assault and battery in the attack on Rutty Andrews, 19, on September 4. Sheriff says she admitted eight attacks across Centre and Clinton counties. Charges also stem from an attack on Emily Williams, a Jersey Shore summer student at Lock Haven State Teachers College, suffering a fractured skull. counts include aggravated assault and battery, assault with intent to kill, and assault with intent to maim. Both victims were struck from behind while walking alone at night.
A muddled report outlines traffic and crossing issues in Corry and surrounding areas as railroads gain a week more to meet a deadline for 24 hour watch on key crossings. Officials threaten warrants while public officials debate signals at West Wayne and the impact on street access near First Avenue and One Center Street.
Army air crash near Albuquerque claims five crew members including Second Lieutenants W. J. Carpenter and G. W. Jones. Weather hindered rescue and search efforts as crews and ambulances were dispatched from Albuquerque.
Associated Press report from Johnstown Pa details a large scale back to work movement failing. Despite predictions and union cautions many miners did not return to Franklin mine of Industrial Collieries Company while about four groups of pickets totaling roughly 100 to 400 gathered at the Rosedale mine to observe but not hinder workers.
In Recreation Alleys during the second shift of the City Bowling League a strike affected the pin boys as they waited for pay. They struck for higher wages, five cents more, while the outcome of the frame remained unsettled.
City officials weigh new one way and two hour parking limits on Maple, West Pleasant, West Chute, and Sixth streets to reduce winter jams. Mayor Hepler supports temporary restrictions including possible 2 to 4 am prohibition. police and street department consider impacts on heavy traffic from nearby plants and congested lanes.
Mrs Edward Brewer, eight Chusthul Oud Binghavnot New York, sustains fractures and injuries after a collision on Route 6 east of Corry. Willian Son of RD 2 Beinborn drives the second car. Diekion pulled from a driveway and halted, Brewer machine traveled faster than estimated. Mrs Brewer hospitalized at Cavey with right limb injuries while shaking and minor injuries noted. Corp Burke of the Townecasef Me state moter investigates the crash.
Alenaaren a2 pay elementary guides participating in the Halloween parade Friday evening will receive 2 tickets to the Greenville Cory High football game. YMCA secretary Renews announced plans for a costumed or masked event with a parade to precede the game. Committees are finalizing arrangements and the parade route will be announced Thursday.
A U S Marine on Peiping duty was wounded by a still-unknown assailant who fired from behind. Lieut Col WB Ashurst, commander of the marine post, said a complete investigation was under way as the shooter escaped.
Fred Wheeler a 50 year old wealthy cattleman and father of four was seized in Farmington Maine on a murder charge in the death of blond 20 year old secretarial student Blgrence Burdell. Police tie the killing to jealousy over a rival wooing. The case follows a five month investigation with warrants and a three state search.
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