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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1940
Page
1
Unemployment Purge and Voting Reform Debate
Washington column presents Roger Babson's view on democracy facing a purge through tests and voting reforms. Proposes unit voting for state and national matters, double voting for seniors, and religious test considerations, citing church influence and political dynamics. Continues on page two.
Open New Drive for Paving of West Main St
City officials join Erie County Commissioners to urge extension of the West Main street paving project from Fifth Avenue to the city line toward Lovell’s Station in Elgin. They seek State Highway Department inclusion this spring to improve a heavily traveled route connecting nearby ridges and cemeteries, with rainfall showers and alternating temperatures forecast for the coming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Main ST
Elgin
West Main Street
Fifth Avenue
City
State Highway Department
Lovall
Board of
Erie County Commissioners
Advannce
Highway Department
St. Thomas Cemetery
Lovell's *Station
Goncord Ridge
Beaverdam- Spartansburg
Trade program vote and inquest into Chloe Davis case
Senate passes three year extension of the reciprocal trade program. In Los Angeles, an inquest into the slayings of Daphne, Ann, and others proceeds as Chloe Davis remains the focal person, with investigators weighing her mother's alleged role and the autopsy findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chloe Davis
Los Angeles
Ltfes
Margiotti
Susquehanna
Senate
Board Gets First Glimpse of Budget for Corry District
Corry School District trustees met in committee of the whole Friday evening for initial review of the 1940-41 budget. Committees’ estimates were shown and preliminaries held, with likelihood of later open sessions for the budget, while doubts linger over possible regular meeting action this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Corry
Ringling Brothers Refuses to Negotiate with Union
New York April 6 Ringling Brothers Larnum and Ballys cut 20 day trim at Madison Square Garden despite union adversity. Ralph Whitehead head of the Circus Carnival Poles and Rodeo International Union claims majority support while John Ringling North counters no quitters and vows to persist negotiations only when union backing is proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringling Brothers
United Press
New York
Larnum
Bally
Licus
Mad Joon Square Garden
Ralph Whitehead
Circus, Carnival, Poles and Rodeo International Union
AFM
John Ringling North
Ticus
Whitehead
Umion
Burglars Sought After Streamline Sale Stolen Goods
Police hunt two strong-armed burglars who carted away a large quantity of merchandise in a Streamline area heist. The incident occurred overnight, with about 600 items reported missing and valued highly. no arrests reported yet.
Ouster Bid Aimed at Aides Who Refused Tax Donations
Dauphin County court heard testimony from Margiotti and associates about plans to dismiss deputies Russell Shockley and George W. Keitel if they did not contribute a share of their salaries to the Dauphin County Democratic committee for the 1937 municipal election campaign. Cross-examination continued in the fourth graft trial tied to the 1938 Democratic primary, with Margiotti as chief accuser of the Little New Deal regime and Chase J. Marabill asserting intentions to dismiss noncontributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Harrisburg
Anello
Chase J. Marabill
Eday
Macing
Denjo
Srailo
David Glawrence
Sevelt
Clyde M. Smith
Prrade
Marglotti
George Earle
Russell Shockley
George W. Keitel
Dauphin County
Demcratic Committee
Smith
Ane
Hey
Dauahin County
Howard W. Hughes
Washington County
Spreme Court
Margiotti
Zarle
Golden Rule Club Merchants announce April radio prizes
Merchants members of the Golden Rule Club plan a $100 distribution for the last two weeks of April. Prizes of $50, $25 and $5 in scrip will be awarded on Saturday evening May 4. Winners to be announced May 4 and scrip usable at Gelder Runs Club stores for purchases or old bills. Distribution of workers starts April 16 with tickets given with purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule Club
Tileo
Final Disposition of Spohn Case Delayed in Erie County
Erie county court delays ruling on final disposition of J Paul Spohn who pleaded guilty to larceny tied to a dime hoard theft. Spohn was paroled and ordered to serve a four year term earlier but retrials and forgery charges threaten new disposition. Judge Mills B. Ketts presided as authorities review prior sentences and potential re incarceration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spohn
Erie County Court
J. Paul Spohn
Erie
Judee Mills B
Erte
Crraford
Ruthless blockade in Pacific aims by Allies
London reports two Franco-British conferences completed plans for an immediate, ruthless blockade across all possible spheres, including the Pacific. A sea and mineral oil embargo on Germany was to be extended, with notices to Norway and Sweden about shared interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Hex
London
Pacific
Thak
Germany
Norway
Sweden
Spiesman Store Celebrates Seventy Fifth Anniversary
The Silesian bee store on the Avenue marks 75 years in business as H L Spiesman and brother Matt Spiesman keep the legacy alive. The Branz furniture store and Guig nol hardware are noted as fellow century veterans in local retail. The Spiesman history traces from a park of Modand location to a brick three story storefront erected in 1875 on the West Side, with boots and leather goods forming a large early stock. Continued on Page Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihe Ry
Wbeeralon
Ney
Wil
Soall
Corry
Branz Furniture
H. L. Spiesman
Matt Splpanan
Pirst Avenue
Modand
Wiggers Garage
Splesman
Hily Splesman
Shtock
Singh
Jago Pram
Jyothims
Yoseph Su. Splesman
Father
Link Pair in Detroit Deaths Linked to Slayings
Detroit April 6 John Kasay police say two Detroiter deaths are tied to a double slaying after a suspect admitted to using a metallic weapon. Police traced a weapon found in a pocket near Wantington, Pa, and identified a second victim as Philip Loyst. The case involves John Kurzaya and Kiimwa, with the weapon recovered by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frese
Detroit
John Kasay
Wantington
Atstics
Saeler
Philip, Loyst
Dorsel Bowmith
Wink Toeen
Guiflets
Poi Walifle Laboratory
Eurzawa
Pennsylvania National Guard To Undergo Federal Inspection
The 122nd Pennsylvania National Guard prepares for its annual federal inspection at the State Armory this Tuesday evening. Major General John W. Leonard of the United States Army will oversee the inspection, with expected attendance by multiple visiting PN.G. officers and city guardsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uysuymny My Uve Uiitt
122Th Tafantey
Pennsylvania National Guard
State
Liewk
John W. Leonard
United Sates Army
Tr Predeeiek
Will
Cony
Visting PN. G
Taviveal
New Survey and Record System for Pine Grove Cemetery
The Pine Grove Cemetery Association will complete an ambitious Epiensteg project this spring and summer to modernize and finish burial records. Directors toured larger city offices for advice and engaged Hill and Hill engineers for a full re survey of the property. The master maps are nearing draft, preserving the original layout while detailing parcel numbers owner names and burial locations across existing and newly acquired land. Continued on Page Six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemetery Association
Pine Gove
Hill
Two Pottsville Men Drowned As Auto Goes Over Bank
In Pottsville Pennsylvania an automobile veered off a bank into water on Trolian Run. George Mara don, 20, and James Chas nel, 25, drowned at the scene. Moreton Wyrl Moreton tried to rescue his brother George but could not reach James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AUTO
United Prem
R Wy Moreton
Tyarl
George
Channel
Hias Brother
Second crest reached LANS adding to loss
In Wilkes-Barre April 6 residents in inundation zones along the Suquehanna and Lanes rivers faced rising water as thaw worsened conditions. Official readings showed high crests passed with danger receding. police ferried people to safety while schools prepared for possible closures. Red Cross set emergency deposits and meal funds aided victims as communities awaited further river decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Suxqur- Lani
Nad Tall Oy
Boddie
Bulls
Alen Prirh Blarde
AL Sendy Engatot
evoRs
Red
Soul Rye Outs
James Attacks WPA in Flood Emergency Clash
Harrisburg April 1 The article reports Gov. Arthur Hydames accusing the WPA of not cooperating in the Mississippi flood relief, while WPA officials promise rapid action. State Administrator Phil Mathews shows 1,000 WPA workers in the flooded region cleaning and pumping water, with funds already spent and more allotted for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Harrisburg
Alwmes
WPA
Ile
Sisquehanne
St. Patl
Hells Day
Arthur Hydames
Washington
Maj. M. Harlot
Stuickert
Nsse
Phil Mathews
Weire
Reward Boosted in Penn State Murder Case
Police intensified the hunt for Rachel Taylor an 11 year old from Pennsylvania State College area after evidence pointed to a violent crime. A rewards offered 9000 for information leading to the suspect believed to have waylaid the girl near her home and forced her into a township school where she suffered fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Btrth College
Rachel Taylor
Panarylvania Btale College
Iilind
Dies Asks Aid Of Public Now
Washington scene reports Chairman Martin Dies and the Investigating Committee pressed hearings on whether large groups are subversive. A Philadelphia raid on the Communist party headquarters prompted aggressive legal action by federal authorities and warrants for two committee investigators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dies
Annea Eten
Washington
Ajit
Martin Dies
Ute House
Lin
Amlaing
Philadelphia
Wife of Erie Officer Dies of Gun Wounds
Report from Brin, Py, April nine notes Mrs Lois Jones, wife of an Erie patrolman, died in hospital after being wounded by her husband. Coroner W G Stroble stated no inquest would be held, doubting accidental shots amid family tragedy and unresolved details surrounding the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Chile
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Avanhe Hage
Inguili al
Arthur Whitney
Chloe
Lolita
Davis
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Ann
Mark
Homer Cross
Smpmen
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First Avenue
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Lans
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W. P.A
Penn State
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Walle D. Puller
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