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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1940
Page
1
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Milk producers in Corry and vicinity will receive 16.54 per hundred pounds for pink delivered to the Corry plant of Dairymen's League Cooperative Association in August. This marks an 11.5 cent rise from July, yet a lower August price than last year due to increased production. Federal-State orders show 448,956,399 pounds of milk valued at 8,508,273.96 dollars, with deductions of 420,188.20 for market service claims and 325,964.15 in handler claims, leaving 8,087,190.86 dollars for payments to cooperatives.
As war news dominates, dairy markets respond with an August milk price hike of 11?4 cents. Weekend accidents injure several. conscription and mobilization sweep the nation as 60,000 guardsmen report to training centers. Washington confirms broad call to national service under new law, with 242,000 citizens eligible for two years of duty.
Washington paid final respects to Speaker William B. Bankhead as officials including President Roosevelt attended the service. Rayburn of Texas was chosen to succeed Bankhead, with burial planned in Jasper Alabama after services. Separate local reports cover a weekend of accidents, injuries, and a German air raid build up along the Dover area as Britain faced new cross-channel bombardment.
President Roosevelt will sign the nation’s first peace time conscription bill at 3 PM EST. The proclamation will set the registration date for 44,900,000 men aged 21 to 35. War officials plan training 400,000 trainees by year end as Congress completes action after a month of debate.
Weirton W Val Steel Company renewed its contest with the National Labor Relations Board over the agency’s authority to issue actions against the $125,090,000 con form. The dispute centers on the board’s jurisdiction in labor matters tied to the plant in Ansoniatec Brest.
The draft system may start within two weeks after the conscription bill is signed. Registration for men 21 to 36 will occur at 6,009 polling places, with 420 local boards and seven regional appeal boards. Registrants receive serial numbers, questionnaires are returned, and potential draftees report for tests to be classified or deferred. Possible reception centers include Harrisburg, Indiantown Gap, or New Cumberland. Mr and Mrs William Cassidy of Erie visited Erie for a city social at the Cassidy home on West Park Place yesterday.
Philadelphia for defense news reports the keel laying of the 45000 ton battleship New Jersey first of five planned here. Cramp's Shipyard to be sold at auction to cover 1.3 million in defaulted stakes and 1 million in federal claims, and a special squad of 4650 detectives and police formed to guard vital defense industries against sabotage.
The Erie Annual Conference confirmed transfers including Rev Perry Hines from the local Methodist church to Reynoldsville and Rev P A Galbraith from Reynoldsville to Corry. Bishop James H Straughn announced year assignments after a morning sermon and an ordination service, with Dr Ralph Consiituted addressing.
Italian motorized units pressed into northwestern Egypt as British RAF conducted heavy bombardments on Axis positions. Italian forces seized desert villages including Bir Nuh and Milsald near Solum, advancing beyond Salam with reports of tank and armored car destruction and heavy losses for British troops.
Kansas City dispatch reports Wendell Willkie, hoarse from campaign talks, hands over most of his Missouri and eastern Kansas speechmaking to Alt M. Lawton to preserve his voice for a major Coffeyville address set for 4 p.m. Central. The talk, about The failure of the New Deal, follows his nomination and precedes a tour with brief stops at Pleasant Hill Butler Nevada Pittsburg and Claremore Oklahoma en route to Tulsa.
Adjutant General Edward Martin, in Harrisburg, said today that equipment for new Melt Artillery, anti-tank, and machine gun regiments will be ready soon. These regiments replace the 22nd Cavalry division as the war expands.
Philadelphia report notes a weeklong celebration at the University of Pennsylvania marking its 200th anniversary. Leaders from about 100 colleges and learned societies attend the event as part of the observance.
Reichsmarshal Hermann Goering reportedly piloted a JU-88 bomber over London with two escort planes last night. Returning to France, he praised Germany’s air force and weaponry, stating he was not glad to abandon such power.
The Howard Company tannery on East Maitt alreet resumes operation after a 90 day shutdown. About forty workers return to employment as the plant expects a brighter outlook with demand in leather products rising and investment in defense programs aiding markets. Desmond, treasurer of the local fire company, says operations should continue without interruption and the industrial outlook is optimistic.
Rep John J Dempsey held a slight margin over Rev Dennis Chavez in a bitter Democratic senator nomination battle reported from Albuquerque New Mexico on September 16 The contest centered on party support and the tight vote difference highlighted a close statewide battle.
A local unit of the Willkie Club is forming under John Diehl of Erie with Miss Rachel Clough of Linton Silty as chair. The group invites Wayne and Concord township residents to attend Tuesday evening at 7 80, to extend movement to rural districts and conclude planning for the rial. Ralph Carroll elected president at Friday’s organizational meeting. Meanwhile investigators who searched Hercules Powder plant lockers reported findings to Washington.
Dr Glenn Frank 52 a Republican leader and former University of Wisconsin president was killed in a car crash on the eve of a primary. The incident left others injured as Frank sought a senatorial nomination and political duties. Authorities described the crash near Greenleaf Wisconsin after his car failed to negotiate a curve and collided with a sand pile.
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