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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1940
Page
3
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Condensed regional and national notices report war developments in Vichy France and Dakar, rumors of free French resistance, and bombardments. Washington discusses heavy enlistments and draft quotas while governors push registration. Economic concerns rise as bankers seek faster munition spending to support war effort. Local items note a custody dispute, restaurant closures, and community alerts as radio schedules include entertainment and public service broadcasts.
London reports a renewed British night raid over the German invasion coast with heavy anti aircraft fire and blasts across the southeast coast. Berlin bombed by RAF during a second straight night action. Sulaima torpedoed near Ireland. French planes hit Gibraltar arsenals. RAF raids target invasion bases along the English Channel coast.
Translated Press reports in Washington say hopes for quick adjournment fade as the Logan Walter bill faces potential Senate passage if Congress stays in session. Democratic Whip Minton and Senator Barkley of Kentucky express differing paths, with adjournment unlikely before Christmas and possible post election recess.
Harrisburg report says a special troop of state policemen began duties patrolling the new Pennsylvania cross state turnpike from Carlisle to Trwin. Recruited weeks ago, Col G M Wilhelm says the force, to be known as Troops B, will be based at Bedford and operate from Carlisle Roxbury Somerset and Greensburg.
Gurlton Chaffee, Corry Public Schools instrumental music instructor for three years, resigns to take a Midland Pennsylvania position near Pittsburgh. He was elected unanimously by Midland school directors, earning about 500 more yearly with better advancement. He will stay until a successor is chosen, while Mrs. Chaffee remains for now. Ralph Jewell is Midland High principal.
Associated Press reports the American Legion chose Milwaukee as the 1941 convention host after adopting a program aiming to curb subversive activities and call for strict control of aliens. Other items note Gibraltar bomb explosions near La Linea, German denial of Channel drownings, and rising voluntary enlistments amid draft plans.
Voters rushed to the Municipal Building to register and change party affiliations before the 10 pm closing. Registrars plan to be on duty again today, handling new registrations and updates to party enrollment. Republicans added 49 new voters, Democrats 18, with two Union Democrat and twelve Lawship Republicans qualifying for November.
A powerful explosion at the Pennsylvania Industrial Chemical Corporation plant in Clairton, Pennsylvania, shattered two buildings and sent flames 200 feet high. No workers were inside the plant at the time. six were lightly burned by tar and chemicals as the blaze, started in the agitating department, was quickly contained. A chemist cited a rumble warning and suggested napthalene released from bursting tanks fueled the fire.
A Canadian born woman, Mrs. Lillian Beges of Lyndhurst New Jersey, faces federal charges for extortion plots against Helen Clay Frick heiress daughter of Henry Clay Frick. FBI says Beges wrote three extortion letters and accepted a decoy package at Fulton Street entrance to the Hudson Terminal. The case, pending grand jury action, seeks fifty thousand dollars to fund a home and boat. Edgar Hoover announced details.
Rome dispatch reports Virgino Gayda, fascist editor aligned with the regime, warning Britain of immediate Axis counterattacks if it broadens the war to West Africa. Italian news agency Stefakl cites plans to counter British moves to use Dakar as a base to threaten the American continent.
Corry Rotary Club hosts annual dinner at Hotel Corry with Judge William E. Fir of Erie as speaker. Fir urges defense of democracy amid unrest and war, praising self government and urging belief in American ideals. Music program features local performers and remarks from Supt. R. S. Dewey and W. J. Desmond.
Rochester dispatch reports 18 year old Robert L. Forman, University of Pennsylvania sophomore and Pi Kappa Alpha member, found shot dead in the rear seat of a family car near Milison Park after saying goodbye to a friend. Sheriff says five bullet holes were in the head. Byron Davids injured with a broken ankle in a separate run in incident.
Indo China reports show frontier clashes after Japanese advance units cut lines between the capital and Langson. Tokyo ordered halt of the south China army offensive begun September 22. Indo China reaffirms vow to honor the Vichy pact and defense of territory despite alleged Japanese violations and wartime guarantees.
The body of 29 year old Behe M. At Kinway, a mother of two, was found on a staircase of a housing building in Horsham eastern Pennsylvania. She had heavy blows to head and arms and was identified by her wedding band as James F. Adkins’s wife. Police say Adkins could not explain her presence.
The Elks announce a local National Defense Committee to support the national program for the half million members. Local members named include Win Myers chair, John P. Austin, Guy M. Abbey, Clinton McLean and Harold Crave. Chairman James Nicholson in New York City outlined the group’s duties to promote patriotism, uncover subversive activity, and aid youth physical development.
The president authorized another 95 700 officers and men of the National Guard to enter federal service for one year. Guardsmen will report to training in October, following a prior order that drafted 60 500 guardsmen. The affected units come from New York Ohio Michigan Wisconsin Mississippi Puerto Rico and Hawaii.
Company A of the Huth Infantry plans an Organization Day program at the Hotel Corry Thursday evening. The observance marks the anniversary of the Liebig offensive in the Argonne Forest, where the division played a prominent role in World War I.
London dispatches say French planes doubling Gibraltar for two hours faced British air and anti-aircraft fire while Dakar endured intense fighting. French and British forces clashed with civilian casualties reported. six attempts to land troops were repulsed as Dakar’s harbor battles continued and reports from official channels grew.
The Department of Agriculture’s weekly summary reports favorable conditions for fall plowing and seeding. Except for the southeastern portion, soil is moist and suitable for field work.
Rome reports British planes bombed Tobruk and the oasis near it as British air operations were extended into Libya while Italian high command warned of further action. Garner kept silent on national issues, declining to discuss reasons for returning to Washington during a press briefing.
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