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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1940
Page
1
A collision on a city road injured four people when a passing auto clipped a truck, sending it into a toppled state. Police report no fatalities, with victims transported for treatment and the scene being cleared quickly.
Four Lansing residents were injured when a car driven by Michael Malone, 19, clipped a truck driven by H C Allen near the Roosevelt Highway west of Corry Pennsylvania. The vehicle overturned after striking a tree and several occupants were hospitalized in Corry. Mrs Nessner, Donna Messner and Malone’s mother were treated for injuries with Mrs Nessner in serious condition. Allen not hurt. Local state motor police investigated.
Coal company officials debated appealing to the Interstate Commerce Commission after nine railroads refused a state supported plan to cut anthracite shipment rates in Pennsylvania. Rail executives rejected the proposal in a closed meeting with Attorney General Read, saying it would not aid their business.
Democratic County chairmen in Harrisburg report to State Chairman Meredith Meyers that they are confident of carrying Democratic districts by larger margins and making inroads in normally Republican territory as plans for the November election are rounded out.
Tokyo news briefing states the United States sees no action needed on the status quo of Prenvh endo-Chirhs Yakichird Suma for sign-offies. Spokesman Teddy declined further commentary at the press conference.
In Bucharest on September 6, King Carol II surrendered to Romania’s new military dictatorship and street unrest, abdicated in favor of his 11-year-old son Mihai, and fled aboard a royal yacht. Accompanied by Magda Lupescu, he left a disintegrating country amid violent demonstrations and anti Semitic violence as authorities tightened control. Continued on Page Six.
Police urge motorists to slow down amid multiple narrow escapes by pedestrians in the business district. Chief John Flanigan says arrests for speeding unlikely but reckless driving charges will follow if reckless racing continues near South and Center streets and other congested intersections.
A broad wartime dispatch describes Nazi air raids on London and southeastern England, with continued attacks across the day. The report notes heavy bombardment, disrupted communications, and ongoing Allied defenses as waves of bombers press the city and surrounding areas.
The House twice refused to change the 21 to 44 registration age in Burke-Wadsworth draft measures. An amendment sought to authorize a 400000 volunteer call aged 18 to 25, with conscription to begin if targets not met in 60 days, a move seen as politically timed around election periods.
A group of United States destroyers, part of 60 warcraft to be turned over to Britain under the destroyer-defense base exchange, arrived in port today amid dense fog off the east coast of Canada.
President Roosevelt stated that Costa Rica and Beladar cooperate with the United States in defending the Americas but no talks are under way for acquisition of additional naval or air bases. He noted no plans to seek bases beyond those Britain granted, while Canada seeks tanks and military supplies.
Wo melsdor f Pa Sept 6 Fire destroyed the six brick and frame buildings of the Allegheny Chemical Corporation with an estimated loss of 100000. The blaze threatened 268 children at the Bethany orphans home nearby. Also noted, Soviet press viewed Americas exchange of destroyers for bases as likely to prolong the war.
The state will spend several million on rural roads with funds from WPA and state sources. Governor Hams and officials say private contractors may handle some work while the highway department oversees the program. The plan avoids affecting the $23 million 1941 construction schedule and could accelerate projects like the KansasOK route, while continuing existing road work already under way. The move aims to reduce farmer travel difficulties and improve long neglected dirt and mud roads across rural districts.
Five crewmen vanish when the Ethel J carrying a crew of six wrecks in Lake Erie near Erie Pennsylvania. The fishing vessel went down about 8 p.m. after a voyage to Aisin waters four miles offshore. Coast Guard and local boats search for Captain Elmer Tracy and crew members Norman Eric Larson and Joseph Barrett among others. Weather reported not severe. speculation on breakdown or sinking. Names listed include Mickey McCallum and others from Erie areas.
A Britain wide Associated Press survey notes floods of air raids failing to inflict heavy death tolls. Industrial Midlands and cities like Hull Portsmouth Plymouth Bristol report bomb damage but no widespread fatalities. Convicts captured in Little Rock follow a separate Arkansas incident as authorities report ongoing security concerns worldwide.
Enrollment across Cony Public Schools rose to 1613 with 16 campuses showing higher figures as Superintendent Tealph notes ongoing gains in registrations. Dewey reports several vacancies at Juror Mik echo and temporary replacements named for positions vacated by Hilda Schenker Anderson and Jane Mulheren amid leave and illness. Continuous updates expected as registration climbs over the coming days.
Associated Press reports Tenry A. Wallace touring Illinois by auto to promote corn-hopping program. He speaks informally to crowds of 1000 to 4000, with extemporaneous remarks and little formality. The 11 day, 1100 mile schedule includes 12 speeches, then Nebraska Minnesota Indiana Iowa and possibly more states. In Pittsburgh hearings, public utility commission delays decision on Pennsylvania turnpike opening to unrestricted truck service.
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