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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1939
Page
1
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Coal Tieup Is Felt Here Industries Can Feel Pinch of Mine Shutdown Week-long shutdown of coal mines in the Appalachian fields has not yet seriously affected coal consuming industries in the city but a new idle period is expected. Dealers report soft coal supplies diminishing and railroads plan to lay off freight crews due to dwindling shipments. Unemployment benefits will be paid to 125,000 idle miners in western Pennsylvania after three weeks of shutdown.
Marian Anderson, a Black contralto barred from Constitution Hall due to race, performed to over 75,000 people in an open air concert beneath the Lincoln statue. The NBC broadcast extended the event to millions, amid a controversy after the Daughters of the American Revolution previously refused the venue and a school board restriction.
Johnny Torrio, last of the prohibition era figures, pleaded guilty to evading more than 86 thousand dollars in federal income taxes. William Sonle, a co-defendant in the Irish dames La Penna case, and another unnamed defendant also pleaded guilty to related charges in a federal court before Judge W. Clancy.
Harrisburg April 1 Gov Arthur H James refused to commit on a House majority floor plan proposed by Hep Robert E Wood side to levy 76 million in new embryoncy taxes for one year to ease the state's financial crisis He said he would need more time to study the finances before commenting to newspapermen.
Washington April 1 The senate will meet at noonday to honor James Hamiton Lewis a veteran statesman and Democratic whip who died yesterday in Garfield hospital of a heart attack His death leaves a void in the New Deal coalition and presages a probable appointment of a loyal New Dealer by Gov Henry Horner to succeed him Lewis backed the presidents court plan but voiced doubts on certain labor and administration policies His death comes as the senate fights over a 50 million unemployment relief measure and party infighting continues.
Union City seeks improved crossing protection at Erie and Pennsylvania Railroad crossings. The Public Utility Commission will hold an initial hearing in Erie Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock to hear applications for motor carrier rights and related construction materials and supplies needed for the project.
The second trial in the heat deaths case begins in Philadelphia with Assistant DA John A Bayle seeking a joint trial for the remaining nine defendants. Warden Frank A Craven, previously convicted of involuntary manslaughter, petitions for a new trial.
Roosevelt returns to Washington from Warm Springs Ga amid European jitters. Hull Morenthal Jr. brief him on events as Axis expansion and Albania tensions prompt alarm. Officials warn of possible showdowns and debate policy to keep neutrality while protecting trade and economy.
Dairymen from Cory Teal and nearby met Saturday night in Grange hall with Ivert Payne of the Domestown Dairymen's League as guest speaker. Payne explained dealer practices since the marketing order ended and reported on Paravia Commerce discussions promising support to raise milk prices. The Batavia gathering led to other chamber meetings where business men noted inevitable higher milk prices impacting their trade. Carl Proctor presided, delegates were announced by Mr and Mrs Arthur Morris, Hugh Mosher led orchestra, and a Tunoh reception followed under Mrs Harold Howard.
Churches report strong attendance on Easter as fair to cool weather aided large throngs for sunrise and regular services. Pope calls for peace via conference, urging mutual understanding to end world tensions and restore trust in promises.
A Easter morning crash on the Wilaga Penn highway near Duncansville, Hollidaysburg, Pa., left Arthur Wootridge, 20, dead and seven others injured, one seriously. The incident involved automobile driver Joseph Woolridge, 27, and another vehicle. Woolridge senior sustained severe injuries.
In Washington on April 40, Lindbergh was invited to testify before a House Foreign Affairs Committee. Rep Sol Bloom, chairing, asked him to address vital issues regarding foreign policy and caution against measures affecting sovereignty. The inquiry would focus on proposed changes to civil aviation and related registries.
Major Andrew J. Nichols, a Pennsylvanian guard officer with six years service, has been reassigned to Canal post after illness and attacks by U.S. Army authorities. He remains a frequent visitor in Erie, where he served as a U.S. Army instructor for the 12th Formidability. The Army driver plans to depart for the Carat noon June 14.
WPA report by Acting State Administrator B C Smith Jr notes 78 new schools built or repaired and 7,000 miles of improvements from WPA projects across the state. Highlights include public buildings and modernization of 38 percent of structures. The summary covers WPA activity through June 1938. Engineer Thomas E Dougherty died in a landslide crash near Wellsburg WV. two crewmen injured when a Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railroad freight train derailed.
Fire breaks out on the upper floor of a Union dwelling damaging the home substantially. The house, owned by Mr and Mrs. Austin, is estimated to cost about 3800 and covered by insurance, with flames brought under control after the blaze. Mrs. Warren White of West twig sleet is named in relation to the residents.
New York, April 10 Henry A Wise Wood aged 72, inventor of the high speed newspaper printing press, died last night of pneumonia. He developed the autoplate for automated plates, the autoreel feeding newsprint, and the autopaster enabling continuous roll changes. His innovations boosted press output from 24 000 to 60 000 copies per hour.
United Press Foreign News reports rising fear of a decisive showdown this month as European powers mobilize. Mussolini delays plans as Italy warns against escalation while Britain and allies consider rapid naval and air deployments.
Two young men were treated at Corry Hospital after a head on collision on Route 6, ten miles east of Corry near Brooks Rocks road. Robert Finley, 25, of Smethport RD 2, and Francia Tecenstine, 18, suffered facial injuries and lacerations when their vehicle collided with a truck driven by W. J. Baldwin. Neither occupant of the other vehicle was hurt.
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