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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1941

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Erie Publisher Killed by Truck

John J. Mead Sr, longtime owner and publisher of the Erie Daily Times, was crushed by a rearing heavy truck on Liberty Street while returning from his office. The 78 year old Corry native and Erie newspaper figure is survived by his wife and three sons, John Jr, George, Franc, and a daughter, Mrs Dane Wayne, all of Erie. The Meads are linked to Corry's Mead family of East Wayne Street.

Corry Doin, Mead Erie Daily Times Eoroute Mead Liberty Street Joseph Pain Covey Telegraph Erie Erie Times Erauwalhy Uns John, Jr the Times George Frans Dane Wayne East Wayne Strreet

Auto crashes into Dixonville children killing four

An auto plowed into eight children near Dixonville Indiana last night killing four including Mike Sagal and Katherine Sagal and injuring four others. The driver, a resident of Denver Colorado visiting Indiana, said glare from an approaching car blinded him. He swerved but struck the group. all deceased had skull and body fractures. The driver was detained for further investigation. one passenger survived with injuries.

Pres Indiana Dixonyilie Mike Sagal Katherine Nick Yuriette Ken Serous Mike A Fleming

Incorporation of Authority Approved for Sewer Project

City Solicitor Walter H. Scott announced the city council approved incorporating a Municipal Authority to handle sewer construction and disposal. A charter is expected soon and the town awaits action on a $250000 grant request to the Medieval Works Administration. project cost is around $40000. Scott also filed twenty five objections to the MacDonald estate claim on South Center Street pavement damages, with an early hearing expected.

Walter H. Scott Medieval Works Administration Scott Souvell MacDonald South Center Street

Nazis Execute Five for Treason This Year

Berlin reports the peoples court announced the execution of five men, four convicted of treason and spying for a foreign power. This brings total executions for treason and spying this year to twenty nine.

Berlin People's Court

Steel leaders summoned in miners strike

Heads of major steel firms are summoned before the National Defense Mediation Board in Washington to address a labor dispute that has halted more than 30 captive coal mines essential to armament production. Mines in PA WV KY IL and TN owned by U S Steel Bethlehem Republic Weirton Wheeling Crucible and Youngstown Sheet and Steel. 40000 CIO miners strike for a union shop. board seeks return to work.

Associated Press America National Defense Mediation Board Washington United Mine Workers CIO

BULLETINS JAP RAIL DISASTER NEAR ABASHI STATION

JAPAN reports a rail disaster near Abashi Station between Himeji and Okayama with many dead and many more injured. Cairo bombed for first wartime strike, 39 civilians killed and 93 wounded. Air raid precautions urged. tanker destroyed near Hebrides. U S supplies for Russia cited as already flowing in substantial quantities.

Tokyo Abashi Himeji Okayama Japan Cairo

Italians foresee hard times after aid to Britain

Rome dispatch says the Fasciated press warned of inevitable hostilities with the United States following Secretary Know's announcement that U S naval vessels would protect ships carrying aid to Britain. The article declares the United States has reached the final step and questions what remains to avert the drama.

Rome Faselat United States Know Britain Marvin

Milk price hike across Pennsylvania by two distributors

The Model Dairy Company and Sterling Milk Company announce a one cent rise to 12 cents per quart starting September 17, with 12 cent per quart rates also spreading through district 13 and the state wide area. State Milk Control Board weighing broader retail rate increases as prices climb to 13 or 14 cents in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

Model Dairy Company Sterling Milk Company I Corry Pennsylvania State Milk Control Board Wil- Mamsport-Sayre-Athens Philadelphia Pittsburgh Jon M McKee

House Approves Revenue Bill in Compromise Tax Plan

The House quickly approved a 698.4 million compromise version of the defense tax bill and cleared the path for Senate action tomorrow. The vote followed a joint conference committee’s work reconciling Senate changes to the record-breaking measure.

Hy Cssembhaved Washington House Senate Senate-Hawre Conference

Germans claim major Soviet losses on Leningrad front

Assn Press reports Hitler’s command says nine Soviet divisions annihilated and nine more damaged with about 270000 men killed or wounded. It cites 238000 German prisoners taken, 220 tanks, and 679 artillery pieces. Red Star notes a gigantic night battle near Leningrad ending in German breakthrough. British sources claim 600000 German troops redeployed to Russia, with 800000 still in Western Europe.

Adolf Hitler Leke Lmen Leningrad Toe Fuehrer Feld Dermain Novi Billetin Red Star Nasi Germany Hitler Belgium Holland Prelice Europe

Knox described as Roosevelt's staff trumpeter in Berlin report

Nazi sources cite Navy Secretary Knox as Roosevelt’s staff trumpeter who supposedly voices what the President does not dare tell the American people. Spokesmen say Knox and Senator Pepper articulate in plain terms what Roosevelt avoids saying, in reaction to his Legion Convention speech.

Knox Fdr Berlin Navy Frank Knox Roosevelt Knox American Legion Pepper

Appeal for Polish Americans to join allied forces

An appeal was made at a Polish Union of America convention in New Bedford urging Polish American youths rejected for some services to join the allied armed forces. Powicki, vice censor of the Polish Nations Alliance, said about 800,000 Poles now suffer cold weather in Siberia after fleeing invasion. Bishop Mark Gaiman of Erie opened the convention with a pontifical ceremony led by Rev. S Wisconsin officiating.

Kay Mark Gaiman Erie 8. S. Winick Datralt

Next Year's Budget Totals Billions in Plan

Washington posts outline for a 32 billion federal budget with detailed allocations and projected outlays for defense and social programs. Officials emphasize funding tied to wartime needs and the money outlook through the current fiscal year’s end.

Rescued Five After 17 Hours Drift in Lake Erie

Five Pittsburgh men and two youths drifted in two small boats for most of a harrowing night on Lake Erie. A rescue by Wagner and companions in a speed boat reached them near exhaustion, towing the group to Felton's boat livery after 17 hours adrift. They were reportedly safe though exhausted.

Wagner Corry Willem Gusterson m+ Inn North East Pittsburgh Lake Erie Erie persaVe Anotter Pittsburon Felton Uoaksey Lake Steuge Josie Hope

Ten More Hostages Shot In Paris

Paris, Sept 18 General Heinrich von Styelp Nagel announced ten mine hostages were shot in Paris. The official report lists several victims from German forces held in the capital. Names, ages, and locations of the executions were withheld as part of a wartime press blackout.

Associated Press Paris France Heinrich von Styelp- Nagel Cerapecuipyine Todrytral Jay Wopyinal Torewlivoo Giemen Lireuhwihian Gltucks Snus Lee Wingert

Argentina Moves to Expel Nazi Envoy and Subversive Groups

Congress in Buenos Aires voted 78 to 1 to expel Nazi ringleaders and named German Ambassador Edmund von Thermann as overstepping diplomatic bounds. The body urged three-day removal of leaders from welfare circles labor unions and other groups and demanded stripping legal rights from the German Chamber of Commerce as an arm of Nazi activity.

Congress Associated Press Buenos Aires Edmund von Thermann Asy Ramon Castillo Castillo Neutrailr Wll von ‘Thermann Walfare and Caitors Ber of Commerce

British and Russian Troops March on Teheran Capital

London reports British and Russian forces marching toward Tehran as the Shah abdicates. Allies accuse Persian government of delaying talks, with Russian troops already in Kata 28 miles away and plans for immediate occupation of Teheran.

Teheran Shah Associated Press London Rega Shah Tehevan Alregady Kata Tahurus Radio T He Shah TuNsiun

Young naval officer fatally wounds self after beating wife

In Pensacola on September 16, RS Lieut. Edward K. Harrison of the naval reserve medical corps beat his bride with a sabre at their home at the naval air station then fatally wounded himself. Sheriff Howard Mayes and coroner L E B Morgan said there would be no inquest, calling it suicide. An investigation by a board of inquiry was planned. Harrison, an aviation medical student at the air station, married Miss Mary Hoban the previous Saturday.

Pensacola Fla Joroner L. EB. Morgan Sherrif Howard Mayes Naval Reserve Edward K. Harrison Naval Reverve Medical Corps Naval Air Star Volt Harrison Mary Hoban

City Seeks Share of Gas Tax Refund After Vote Loss

Corry officials protest a state gas tax refund denial claiming the city would receive about 87000 annually. The measure passed the Senate and Assembly but was vetoed by Governor Tovernon Aue Hdames. League of Third Class Cities and others will press for a proportional share while data are collected. Bill No 672 would deed a five foot strip to Defense Firm nee Corporation along West Main Street. Final housing subdivision plans await approval.

AOL Tovernon Corry Shunell State Senate League of Third Oress Muanietpalifle Emel Pardon First Selong Defense Firmnee Corporation West Main Pew Acro Sion North Corry

Seek Agreement On Width Of Outer Gily Alley

City officials and property owners along North Center Street between Treks and Washing Street discuss reaching an amicable width for an 18 foot alley behind properties known as Barlow alley. City may take over the alley if agreement is reached, with many obstructions to be removed to allow access.

Gily Wunmms Copnell Nonth Center Barlow Alley

American Legion Parade To Last Two Hours In Milwayee Wisconsin

Milwayeem Wisconsin September era veterans of the American Legion paused wartime concerns for a full day at the national convention parade. Business sessions began with strong applause for foreign intervention views, then the big show was set to resume. The parade was anticipated as shorter than previous years with shown emphasis on celebration amid the gathering.

Milwayeem Wis Veterans of the American Legion

New Changes in Arms Shipments Stirs Atlantic Policy

The Atlantic fleet began protecting loose lead cargoes moving across the Atlantic at 12:01 AM under a new operational phrase. Officials describe it as the start of a convoy system, with U S ships to patrol routes far from home as Britain’s empire and allied colonies intensify anti Axis efforts, amid neutrality law considerations and shifting patrol duties.

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State approves two Sparta bond issues

Harrisburg Sept 16 three bond issues were approved by the Department of Internal Affairs. Crawford county Sparta fayn ship school district 12000 to build public school building at 2 percent interest. Crawford county Spartaiebiine Doroigt school district 38000 to build public school at 2 percent interest. Clarion county East Ernie Vought 7000 for truck, interest 1 percent. Former envoy reassorted DARTMOUTH Sept 16 Alansom Bical ton 78 Toomer amibpes do e to many and Great Britainy di only today with his summat heart attack.

Associated Press Harrisburg Department of Internal Affairs Crawford County Sparte Fayn Ship Spartaiebiine Doroigt Pee Genk Clarion County Ernie Vought Justin Ik Res Dartmoute Alansom Bicalton Toomer Amibpes Great

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