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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1941
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions education, registrations and buildings with names like John Fox and Seth through 1808. The readable content is insufficient to identify a clear event, place, or date.
A fragmented report outlines city education steps including school system reforms and aid measures. It mentions a director tool, enrollment figures, and a public meeting. The text lists dates and budget items tied to food assistance and education initiatives.
Article notes a Roosevelt policy warning that U S defenses would extend to ships cargoes passing Iceland and that American vessels would escort or destroy hostile ships if encountered. It cites plans announced during the Legion convention and projections of protective measures for ships moving toward or from British ports.
Reports say a German raider operates in Pacific approaches to the Panama Canal as Senate naval committees are convened to consider an open hearing on the Greer incident. Navy officials cautiously assess rumors of a raider near the Galapagos, preying on merchant ships and heightening fears of Axis activity in defensive waters.
German forces push toward Leningrad as Soviet defenses resist a major assault. Reports say air raids and naval moves target the city with Bulgaria and Romania involved in signaling mobilization. Soviet and British dispatches note heavy air clashes and a tightening circle around the city, while Russian authorities claim progress in defending crucial rivers and streets.
London file reports four American volunteers in the RAF declared missing, including Pilot Officer V. W. Olson of Concord, Webrasten, with belief he fell in action. Homes of three others identified as Pinan H.R. Jack, Sergt. BA. Ry Thompson, and Seng C. Dewes.
Local officials report rising freight and passenger activity on the Buffalo Division with plans to reopen block stations at Titusville and Mayville. Seven telegraphers are sought for new duties as the Brocton town house reopens and expanded service resumes along the line. Freight through Renovo and the Erie mainline also shows brisk gains as summer traffic picks up.
In Buenos Aires the Dies Committee watched Capt Fritz Wiedemann, an emissary and associate of Adolf Hitler, amid Argentina's uproar over German Ambassador Edmund Von Thermann. The chamber debated a resolution accusing Von Thermann of overstepping his diplomatic bounds as Wiedemann departed by plane from Rio de Janeiro. Thermann stated Wiedemann would leave for a special assignment in the Near East within two days.
Philadelphia reports a gold watch linked to the unsolved April Fool's Day slaying of a year old bridegroom. A youth, arrested for tampering with a parked car, was held on suspicion of homicide after Detective Summerscale said the watch found in his pocket helps tie him to the case. Separately, Altoona railroad worker Earl Wilton 24 died from injuries after a tractor accident at the Pennsylvania Railroad shops.
Police report the body of 56 year old Charles McGrawler a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad machinist was found stabbed and beaten in an abandoned quarry near Dubois Pa Investigators say neighbors heard of a man who had wandered after visiting taverns and believe the victim may have been lured into a car.
Half a million troops from the second and third armies clash in rain and mist near Alexandria Louisiana as the nation opens its two weeks large scale field maneuvers. The 330000 strong third army under Lieut General Walter Krueger advances northeast toward the 150000 strong second army commanded by Lieut General Bean Lear. The second army boasts greater mobility and a powerful armored corps with two divisions and 700 ranks, forming the main threat in this Gulf coast frontline drill.
Pope Pius XII urged Catholics worldwide to pray during October for an end to the war. Officials said bishops in each country would receive the appeal through papal representatives as Trs Osservatore Romano reported. The call mirrors similar appeals in prior Octobers devoted to Mary.
Helsinki. Sept. 15. Finland hints at possible end to war with Soviet Russia as government spokesman stresses only defensive aims and no separate peace with Moscow. Prime figures, including Yalna Tanner, outline security needs and frontier protection while denying any peace talks, noting regained territory may bolster a strategic frontline.
Taft Hayes of Edinboro was arrested on the Roosevelt highway near the Slate Fish Futchery west of Corry and charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. He was arraigned before Alderman C. B. Porter and held for the next court term with a $150 bond. No other motor police cases or accidents were reported. The Sun Telegraph issued a centennial edition on Sept 15.
A special elections court ruled Philadelphia must choose a successor to Mayor Robert Lamberton in November. The decision advances toward a final ruling by the state supreme court, which convenes September 22 to hear the case. Democrats favor electing a mayor this year while Republicans push to postpone residency.
A tanker Llandvac Mannila torpedoed near Tio de Javetro en route to Santos Brazil. The vessel did not sink. 31 survivors were rescued. A second ship also torpedoed with 31 saved. government stations relay the message from a Red Sea area.
Five Corry aircraft joined local planes for a Warren breakfast meet held by the Merchants' Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce. About two hundred registered as ninety five planes landed at Warren airport during Reailer for Defense week observances.
Charges may be preferred, no one injured, after two wrecks near Bear Creek Bridge on North Center Street Raymond Avenue. A Buick driven by Lawrence Brown collided with a Barney Kopyinski vehicle and a third car, causing extensive damage to both sides. Police noted marks in the highway and a car’s headlights and fenders damaged. investigation ongoing with license irregularities suspected.
Corry's new federal housing subdivision will be named Fairhaven, announced in Washington as names for defense nontime projects were approved. The local name is fitting since homes are built on the old fair grounds here. Efamition Place was chosen for a 29 family subdivision at Delaware City Delaware.
CHICAGO SEPT 15 A national railway strike avert effort began in Chicago as a mediation board met with the president emergency fact finding panel in executive session likely to last hours. Masontown Pa Sept 15 Howard Franklin Rizer 44 New Geneva was killed when a bicycle rider struck a car and a moving train blocking a crossing as police decide on charges against a westbound Erie Railroad crew for delaying Center street crossing for 10 to 15 minutes prior to noon. The case raises questions on blocking defined by local ordinance which caps train speed at 20 mph and forbids blocking crossings beyond five minutes.
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