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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1940
Page
1
Palace Aman launches after a brief delay at Mirior, introducing a new era in local commerce. The event highlights rename plans and a renewed focus on community engagement.
Fragmented text references arrest and county matters, mentions Clair Ray Penn Ridge engine Inst and a floating balloon detail. Journal fragment cites public safety, court unity, and a likely medical or laxative product note without clear events or dates.
A condensed news brief notes Maine Republicans achieved a clean sweep in the nation’s 1946 election as war and postwar issues dominated coverage. The item references other world and national items, including artillery activity in London and defense developments, while naming several radio programs and local notes.
Alaska voting underway as eight states hold primaries today. Maine Republicans win a Senate seat, a governor, and three House seats in a near sweep. Brewster trails Brann. Sewall leads in governor race. Willkie pleased by early returns. Dems dismiss Maine as omen-free.
Buffalo, Sept. 10 A 11 000 combat planes for the army and navy will be available in 19 months, says William S Knudsen chairman of the National Defense Commission. He spoke during a nationwide tour of aircraft plants with General H H Arnold, head of the Army Air Corps, declaring the United States is making the best airplanes and that we can fly the most, presently.
London report shows German and Italian forces destroyed 24,575 tons of British and neutral shipping in the week ending September 1. Cumulative losses for the first year total 2,771,833 tons, with British 1,539,196. Allies 462,24 tons. neutrals 769,213 tons. Admiralty release also lists German and Italian losses from the war start to September 9 at 1,236,000 tons.
A Senate House conference committee, already voting 9 to 2 for immediate conscription, works to harmonize differences on the Burke-Wadsworth compulsory military training bill. Key issues include a 60 day delay for conscription and widening the age range from 21 30 to 21 44. The Senate rejected motions to delay, signaling pursuit of a broad 21 44 draft with immediate conscription for those chosen.
Wendell L. Willkie urged Senate House conferees to strike a 60 day draft deferral amendment and begin the selective service program at once. He previously supported conscription and praised Maine election results as he spoke from Rushville Indiana.
Indiantown Gap near Harrisburg may be taken over by the federal government to train civilians drafted under the compulsory military training act. The Pennsylvania National Guard camp, long used for guard encampments, is expected to serve as a large training center for thousands of draftees nationwide.
Pupils will enjoy a two week Christmas recess and a longer June term under the 1940 41 calendar adopted by the Board of Education on Superintendent Ralph S Dewey's recommendation. Key dates include opening Sept 4 Armistice Day holiday Thanksgiving period Easter recess Memorial Day and final reports June 12 with Christmas and New Year holidays on a Wednesday start. The Armistice Day break is a new recess period while other suspensions remain largely unchanged.
The Hatch school faces probable discontinuation of a defense course under the national program after the Board of Education, at a special meeting, learned that the State Department of Public Instruction and federal coordinating agency rejected a Corry Schon District proposal. The plan sought to run summer courses through November 1 on a reduced scale, with a 30-hour week, six hours daily for five nights, using Hatch staff plus outside instructors. The state department requires a 40-hour week, making continuation unlikely.
Paris reports a shortage of certain foodstuffs due to ongoing military operations. Officials of the German military administration forecast rationing this winter to meet the shortfall, citing disrupted supply lines and wartime demands.
British air forces bombed the northern outskirts of Berlin and the Wesermünde industrial area in what German authorities called mild retaliation for London raids. Berliners sought underground shelters for 47 minutes before dawn as bombs damaged several apartment buildings on the capital’s northern fringe. London said RAF operations over Germany continued despite bad weather, with no reported casualties as anti aircraft fire lit the night and flares illuminated the northern city.
Ny Sel 10) A new air fighter bomber type for the United States Army was built for high altitude missions. The first completed plane, designated YP, was shown yesterday at Republic Aviation Corporation. It is designed to intercept and pursue at altitudes over 9900 feet, with combat capabilities up to 80,000 feet, and is part of efforts to succeed existing bomber designs.
An unidentified elderly man was killed in Warren in what authorities describe as a fatal incident on a highway. Emergency responders said the driver was exonerated after statements from police official Ed Lowrey.
Washington reports the Navy plans to spend about 8.8 billion on capital ships, including seven new battleships over 45 000 tons each. Chairman Vinson said the seven will cost roughly 45 000 each, with speculation of 69 000 ton ships not confirmed.
New York September 1 The British liner Cameronia arrived from Glasgow today carrying 630 Jewish refugees. The ship faced bombarded sea dangers and reported casualties in a chaotic escape corridor as it reached safety.
An inquiry is pushed into a Westbound derailment near Irvine where the Westbound locomotive derailed and plunged. Engineer Alert Johnson and brakeman Hoffman died. fireman Uleich survived with injuries. Coroner Ed Rowley opened the inquest, with the death toll confirmed as two.
Grant Gates 63 a well known resident of Concord township died by self inflicted gunshot near his home. He was found by Mrs Gilles between his home and barn after neighbors noted his absence. deputy coroner Davison issued death certificate. Survived by wife son Kenneth and five daughters plus mother and many siblings. Funeral arrangements pending at Daynon Funeral Home.
London endures a devastating third consecutive all night bombardment as heavy bombs strike the heart of the city. Fire and destruction spread through financial districts, near St Paul’s Cathedral and City Hall, with observers reporting massive damage and continued air battles as thousands endure the night.
Directors and plant managers of the Associated Spring Corporation arrive tonight for a conference starting Wednesday morning at 10 o clock. Attending are F F Barnes president A Ernest Andrew vice president Harry C Barnes secretary Alden C Parrington treasurer Ray Cook Arthur Manross Edward Ingraham Rene Brault FH B Reid Bristol Conn A 7 H Peterson W D Howe Warren A Peterson Chicago IL Lyman D Adams Detroit MI F M Buckingham Dean Fairbrother Hamilton Ont I M Raymond F Whittlesey W Feldt Cory Print Circle
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