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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1940
Page
1
Axis Powers Draw Turkey Into Conflict
NewsToday reports Greece faces intensified theatre of war as Axis forces widen bombardments in northwestern Greece. Italian heavy artillery and aerial activity increase pressure, signaling potential Turkish involvement amid broader Axis aggression in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Talians
Greece
Axis powers ready to press ultimatum on Turkey
Berlin sources indicate Axis leaders plan to issue Turkey an ultimatum similar to the one used against Italy, aiming to weaken Britain's Mediterranean hold. Washington reports note Berlin’s push to sever British ties across Europe and beyond, with Mussolini and Hitler backing unified action affecting France and Spain, and extending to the Mediterranean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Britain
Mediterranean
Turkey
Italy
Greece
Washington
Etna
France
Spal
National Zeitung
Hssen
Europe
Asia
Airicn
Olensi Aus Deutschland
Aris
ColmmavS Campaign and Local Political Broadcasts Overview
Unclear OCR summary references 26 electoral votes and a flood of local notices. Mentions Clyde Peebles arson clearance, Talwinniver celebration at Columbus R.A. Chapter 200, and various district and school associations. Includes multiple radio schedules with Democratic and Republican talks from WABC CBS WEAF NBC and others, plus a death of Mrs. Sara Williams and a BethesdaCancer Institute dedication note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Williams
WABC
CBS
Dorothy Thompson
New York
WJZ
NBC
Robert Taft
East Liverpool
Ohio
Voln W. Fanes
WEAF
Robert F. Wagner
Roosevalt
Kathleen Norris
Europe
Eddie Cantor
Mister Meek
Fred Allen
WIZ
Manhattan
Mr. Morgan
President RooseVelt
Government Cancer Research Institute
Bethesda
Kentucky School of the Air
Hull refuses to serve if Willkie elected president
Washington reports Hull rules out remaining as secretary of state if Wendell Willkie wins the presidency and says he has no knowledge of the reports origin. In Colorado Springs Clarence Clark Hamlin, 72, publisher of the Gazette and Telegraph, longtime political leader and attorney, dies at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Willkie
Washington
Wendell B. Willide
Colorado Springs
Clarence Clark Hamlin
The
Gasette and
the Telegraph
Colorado
Vest
Willkie Charges FDR Endangers Preparedness in Rally Tour
Wendell L. Willkie, aboard the Willkie train to Baltimore, accuses President Roosevelt of buck passing and neglecting defenses. He says a third term could endanger democracy and that Roosevelt understated defense needs, citing past funding gaps and misstatements about military buildup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koop
Willkie
Onvolte
Baltimore
Roosevelt
Buck
Wendell L. Willkie
Charleston
W. Va
Wilkie
Peet
Niled
Farny
Navy
Congress
Willleie
Italy Drives Into Greece as British Aid to Athens Escalates
A Rome radio broadcast claimed Italian forces advanced about 40 miles into Greece, seizing St Nicholas, while Athens said Greek reinforcements held firm under heavy artillery. Mussolini’s commanders boasted of continuing the advance as Allied support increased. Britain intensified aid to Greece by mining approaches to key ports, including near Athens. Greek and Italian reports remained sparse and censored, with both sides noting no major changes along the front in western Macedonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assumated
Rome
Greece
St. Nicholas
Athens
Mussolini
Linus
Ureece
Tealian High Command
Asica
Noluby Nasil
London
Ankit
Tsneey
Grek
Grete
Cephalannyy
Corfu
He Tonian
Turkey
Ean
Albania
Great Britain
Loudon
Gulf of Aegina
Pirselis
Toannina
Alexander the Great
Persia
Willkie Backed by Fascists and Nazis Says Flynn
Democratic national chairman Edward J Flynn charged at a New York press conference that all fascist and Nazi groups support Wendell Willkie and that his campaign plays to the axis by weakening the nation’s defenses and spreading fear in South American countries. In Philadelphia a Pennsylvania Railroad man Charles S Pab… died after falling from a lath floor window at the railroad’s West Philadelphia office building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willkie
Associated Press
New York
Edward J Flynn
Wendell Willkie
Flynn
Willkle
MAN Suiledes
Philadelphia
Chas. S
Pabl
Woodbury
Nody m
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ralliged
West Philadelphia
Peebles Cleared of Arson Amid Draft Lottery Confusion
In Erie county draft district the first thousand order numbers drawn sparked confusion after six numbers were missing. Thirty nine registrants were listed among early numbers, with officials noting some may still face inclusion in the 5 to 6 million pool. the event concluded with the last numbers drawn amid missing blue cards and a final count exceeding expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peebles
Erie County
Washington
Tyly
Uimowen
Richard Thornton Mountain
Church St. Gary
Archie Joseph Tajetsel
R. D
Union City
Harold Lines
Ohio St. Curry
Tyle Baral Bensruk
Cony
Thomas Edward Bickle
BU S. Guiter
Corry
MG —Ainwaved
Mel Vaisel
William Marshil Wellington
Main St
Herry Burton Jobson
Buintey Ave
Dividity
Andy Vilson Muleriic
Waterford
Monard Frank Buell
Waterfayd
Pawat
Ray Winheld Reagh
Wright Si
Oniry
Charles Robert Porter
Mill Village
George Clinton Daley
Atlantic Bt
Arast
Glake
Lewis B. Helehey
Seective
Tapsilly
Hershey
Wunbers
Hliel
Humhetul Auel
Imanuites
Juitar
Ohio Vote Anxiety Aired In Country Calendar
Columbus Oct 30 Ohio faces a tense election mood as campaigns of Democrats and Republicans clash over the key electoral votes. Voter sentiment appears mixed with observers noting Roosevelt and Wendell attributes, while a notable contest features Harold Burton for mayor against former congressman Joan McSweeney, seeking Lennie Donahey’s seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Bally
Amy Isrowldennar
Mteechileyfielk
Wehiarh
Wu Floosevelt
Cleveland
Qayor
Harold H. Burton
Joan McSweeney
Wooster
Lennie Donahey
Dis t Serial and Order Numbers To Be Posted
The court union city draft notices post order numbers for registrants. Distilled arrangements with the theater company outline how numbers will be posted. readers are told to follow the column for the order details and related case identifiers, including the numbers 1284 and 733.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corty Union City
Kew
Mailman Plans Next Questionnaire Push for Draft
Corryites and others near the national lottery numbers await word for possible service as the postal system distributes questionnaires. Printed lists of order numbers will be sent to governors who advise local boards, which then create district quotas and issue forms before final induction steps begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corryites
Yester Jay
Washington
Pirsi
Wasions
Col Shepp, Former State Aide, Dead
Philadelphia, Oct 30 Colonel Daniel B Shepp retired aide to governors died last night after long service. He joined Governor William A. Stone’s staff and was reappointed by Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker, shaping state administration for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Shepp
Bir Assoniatna Pre
Philadelphia
Daniel B Shepp
Willian A. Stone
Samuel W. Fermypacker
Corry Teachers Association appoints year committees
At Benibe High building in Corry on Tuesday at 4 10 o'clock the Teachers Association met and appointed committees. Princeice Johnson Watson Gratt. Publicity O'Hare goudet Hawn Brown Young Anderson Bayossi Mount Ti us Lodge. Auditing Sheen McCray. Wagner bill S 4829 discussed with pension and social security points noted. William Knowlton introduced as new instrumental music instructor. November 13 meeting to feature P A and A representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Corry Teachers’ Association
Benibe
Wise Hinge
Tip Association
Helen Johnson
J. Donald Watson
Eugenita Gratt
Margaret J O'Hare
Mary Goudet
Prances Hawn Plowers
Helen Brown
Ola Young
Cornel Anderson
Proram
Béginice Chaffee
Orphe Parkhunst
Slanley Anderson
Antoineiiy Bayossi
Louise Mount
Nelle Tius
Helen Lodge
Howard
Washington
Jresehers
William Knowlton
Corry
Wissinger
Teach‘ers Association
Olock
Discharged by Alderman After Hearing Here
Clyne Peebles was discharged by Alderman Porter after a Tuesday afternoon hearing when testimony failed to show sufficient evidence to hold her for grand jury action on arson and charges tied to recent fires on Patterson Street. Attorney William Sarney represented Peebles. Assistant DA Danniny McLaughlin handled the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyne Peebles
Priday
Patherson
Washwinton
Park Streets
Alman C. B Porter
Lie Souimonwesith
Alderman Porter
Peebles
Cory
William Sarney
Brie
Danniny McLaughlin
Hall Wielock
Fire Department
No Favorites in U. S. Draft
Washington report notes draft numbers showed no favoritism as 158 first-number draw in the selective service sweepstakes selected Michael Benedict Gurnee, 21, Chippewa Indian, from Ashland Wisconsin, the first registrant with his local board. The scene included figures from various walks, including movie stars and athletes, amid uncertainties over citizenship and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iaw
Ashland
Wisc
Roosevelt to speak on war aid en route to Boston
On his way to Boston for a prearranged stop President Roosevelt is expected to announce a major step to increase aid for Britain and its allies. A White House official indicated the planned address would outline expanded wartime assistance and policy directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Associated Pri
Columbus Royal Arch Chapter to celebrate 75th anniversary
The Columbus Royal Arch Chapter No 200 plans a 75th anniversary event at the Masonic Temple with Most Excellent Grand Scribe Rob ert J. Arnett as principal speaker and Harry B. Smith giving a history of the chapter. A banquet at 6:30 p.m. will precede the program, with about 150 guests expected and dignitaries from across the state in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Royal Arch
Robert J. Arnett
Unionown
Harry B. Smith
Masonic Temple
Walter M. Carwithen
Doylestown
Frank R. Leech
Lansdowne
Thomas McConnell, Jr
Philadelphia
Joseph ©. Quinby
Philarelphia
John G. F. Kitsell
Clifton M. Howard
James H. Wright
British claim 30 Nazi planes shot down in day
London reports from October 40 the air ministry says five enemy planes were destroyed today with four British fighters missing. It adds that late yesterday two more enemy aircraft were downed, bringing the total to 30 shot down during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Air Ministry
Blaze at War Department building probes fire origin
A fire gutted a fourth floor addition at a War Department complex on Constitution Avenue, damaging records including some secret files. Intelligence officers and fire marshals opened an inquiry as District of Columbia firefighting units contained the blaze after about an hour. Another fire at the Lewis Hotel training school on Washington Circle confined to the basement and sent 15 firefighters to hospital, four with gas exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
War
War Department
Strucure
Lewis Hotel
Washington Circle
Roosevelt Returns to New England Campaign Tour
President Roosevelt resumes campaign in New England using train and motorcade routes through New Haven Worcester and Boston. He plans a major re election speech in Boston with briefings on foreign tensions via telephone from Springfield and will visit Pratt and Whitney and the Springfield arsenal on defense equipment production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Tower New England
Boston
Lef
Washington
White House
Hull
New Haven
Conn
Worcester
Mass
Mn Roosevelt
Foreign Situation Wine Hall
Springfielc
Everning
Pratt and Whitney
Marton
Amy Arsenal
Springfield
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Ree
Brea
Wilve
General News
Drutt
Colmmavs
Clyde Peebles
Columbus R.A
Talwinniversary
Teachers’ Association Sunies
Fdr
Ocal
U. S
Columbus R. A
New England
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