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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1941
Page
1
Insurgent state politics headline notes Sandburg will run against Hepler for mayor. Roosevelt press coverage discusses potential repeal of neutrality act and possible U.S. actions to enforce maritime rights amid German actions in 1929.
Dewitt Mackenzie suggests cautious optimism about recent moves toward US Japan accord. He notes Tokyo remains expansionist but popular opinion prefers avoiding war yet desires a new Asian order. War seems unlikely but crisis persists outside formal talks.
A blaze swept a Peach Street storage warehouse in Connelsville today after an acetylene torch spark triggered an explosion. Officials estimate losses around 210,000 as crews battled the flames in the downtown area.
Mrs Rose Marie Foss, wife of Jancis Ross of R. 0. 4, returned to a smoke filled home north of Corry Tate Tuesday afternoon to rescue her infant daughter as kerosene exploded during dinner prep. She suffered burns but is not considered seriously hurt. the infant escaped with minor injuries. The kitchen wing burned, but the rest of the house was spared.
Sen Maloney of the Senate committee on fuel and assets argues a price rise of less than a cent per gallon could fund moving petroleum stock by rail to offset shortages from shifting tanker usage. The SPAB blocked an $80 million Texas to California pipeline and steel for ships amid defense needs. Ralph Doytes urged pipeline as vital to national defense.
A joint conference committee opened to reconcile House and Senate versions of a large defense tax bill. Optimism ran high that a compromise would be reached soon as the Treasury awaited a promised revenue flow from new excise measures. The Senate seeked 3.54 billion in new revenue versus the House lower total.
The booster baseball game scheduled for tonight is postponed until tomorrow night weather permitting. Rain is forecast, and the game with its special attractions will be held next week if possible.
The Red Army reports routing the 29th German Infantry Division in the Gomel sector with thousands of casualties. Counter attacks in multiple sectors continue as Soviet forces push toward Ladoga and Leningrad. In Oslo a civil siege is declared by the German commander for Norway.
Washington reports a plan to authorize a navigable canal in Eastern Ohio's steel mill region. Hearings may start September 23 before the House river and harbors committee, with Rep Mansfield backing an $27 million Ohio River to Struthers waterway and a broader $200 million lake Erie canal.
A severe electrical storm struck Corry and vicinity around six this morning. A barn and a nearby garage on Clyde Bucs farm four miles southeast of Columbus were leveled by lightning. A house roof was burned in spots but the home was saved by neighbors and a bucket brigade. Losses were estimated at 3,000 to 3,500 with about 2,000 insured.
Mrs Bea trice Bond Fletcher wife of Henry Prather Fletcher former U S ambassador to Belgium died after several months illness at Rosemont her summer home Funeral set for Thursday She was daughter of George H Bend former New York Stock Exchange president and married Fletcher on July 25 1917 while he served as ambassador to Mexico The couple resided at Faxon Lodge Newport Rhode Island
Seven people were arrested Tuesday afternoon in raids on alleged speakies in Erie. Carl Newell, head of the state liquor control office here, reported the action.
unofficial returns show a quiet election with 724 votes cast in Corry. write-in candidates may shape the mayor and sheriff races. several organization favorites led in early tallies while one contender fell short. continued results and likely contests to follow on page three.
London reports Britain fears U S lease lend materials are used to compete with American exports. Government aims to prevent misuse and restrict British exports. White Paper cites concern over propaganda value to Germany and steps to keep Allied war effort intact.
A new board was created to investigate the wage dispute between rail carriers and workers threatening a strike. The board will report to the president within 40 days, after which no strike may occur. Rail unions seek a 40 percent pay rise, while non operating staff demand a 10 cent hourly increase.
Unclear report states a second suspected case of polio like paralysis emerged Tuesday. Dr John Ribler examined a school pupil sent for observation after symptoms suggested infantile paralytic illness.
In Fredericksburg Virginia on September 10 the Pennsylvania 28th Division drilled new defense drills at A P Hill military reservation. The red force simulated a reinforced brigade with 60 flags while other units prepared defensive positions for a possible invasion scenario. The exercise featured command by Sir Onl Join Van Vliet and Major General Edward Martin with expected clashes midday.
Artine Richards, 26, of Blairsville, wounded Josephine Rugger, 19, then shot himself after learning he was married. Coroner Fleming reported the dating couple had argued over the marriage and the breakup. The incident occurred in Blairsville, Pennsylvania.
In a day of sluggish ballots only about one quarter of the total votes were counted with Philadelphia Republicans overwhelming insurgents in Tuesday returns. Across the state, Harmar D. Denny led Republican candidates for Pittsburgh mayor overseen by Allegheny officials. Scully trailed, as more precincts reported, amid a statewide contest where Republicans and Democrats vied for key judicial posts.
Senator Glave charged that four Hollywood figures control the motion picture industry and inflame the public to clamour for war as Senate hearings into war propaganda entered a second day. Wrights and Willkie argued for evidence before accusing individuals.
Complete unofficial returns show judge Waite and Carey winning Democratic and Republican nominations for the orphan’s court and will face off in November. Lamberton wins Republican sheriff nod, with close races for controller and council seats. Erie totals note Walter and Carney in Dem and Rep judge races, and Hickey edges Watson for council nomination.
Detectives probing a found wallet and baggage check uncover a pager package containing 194 mine tax returns and a sequence of worker payments. A 21 year old prisoner reportedly admitted to thefts and faked wage claims, with police tracing the funds to Polish workers.
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