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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1941
Page
3
Muriel C. Aldrich, daughter of banker Winthrop W. Aldrich of New York, pursues medical research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She devotes her life to cancer research rather than a conventional social life.
In Harrisburg on April 1 the Democratic House leadership and House Apportionment Committee chair opposed a party plan to reduce Pennsylvania representation in Congress from 34 to 33 by linking Montgomery and Bucks into one district and Berks with Lehigh into another. Chairman Albert L. O Connor favored moving Philadelphia's seats to six and redrawing other districts. Attending caucus were Reps Everhart, Sheridan, Moser, and National Committeeman Lawrence. Senate chair Wade warned of 34 at large seats if no plan is agreed.
A Pittsburgh group led by W. S. Trumbull and Sons submitted the lowest bid of 1,765,000 to condition a BOO holistic project for defense workers. Two other bids were 1,795,000 and 1,209,009, with officials in Washington reviewing the bids.
House leaders announce a complete probe of the 542 million dollar 1941 budget by April 15 with adjournment planned before June. Witnesses include State Treasurer F Clair Ross and Budget Director Edward B Logan as hearings proceed and a bowling bill defeat prompts renewed action.
A young man identified as John D. White, about 24, likely from Chitego NL, was committed to the State Hospital at Warren for observation after arrest by state police Sunday. White was found acting suspiciously at a Kane residence and was questioned after ringing a doorbell at daybreak.
Bradford city council voted to tighten payroll regulations after the Wylie W. Lerch embezzlement case involving water department workers. Police custody includes an automobile registered to Mrs. Lerch, halted in Florida, with lawyers threatening action to protect her interests if returned promptly.
Harrisburg reports 2.5 million people visited Presque Isle State Park in 1940. Erie Mayor Charles Barber notes increased micro tourism expected in 1941. Attractions include a sandy beach, surf bathing, and the north side Crystal Point with the USS Wolverine battleship replica. Restoration of the Niagara ship, Perry Day rededication planned for Sept 10.
British munition chiefs report efficiency rising from 6 to 12 percent after music was installed in big factories. Chopin and Rachmaninoff cited as favorites for work rhythms.
Erie county plans to cap damages from new road projects by sharing costs with the state. The county will now pay only a partial sum, with the state taking the remainder as the highway department estimates substantial future savings. Engineer Supplee notes the county cannot assume all damages without risking finances as state road improvements proceed.
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