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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1939

Page

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State seeks 15 year term in Findley Lake stabbing case

New York state seeks first degree manslaughter conviction for Hhtehig Simontan in the December 2011 Findley Lake farm stabbing that killed Gerge Bohigian. Eyewitness Lee Bohigian testified, detailing a fight sparked by an exchanged insult and culminating in a fatal stab wound to Bohigian's heart.

New York State Hhtehig Simontan Findley Lake Fame Carsying Chautanyia County Mayville Lee Bhigian Gerge Bohigian Simon‘an Findley Lake Farm Tomdersiow Allis Cass Counest Linman Volyet Les Bohigian Edward Bente Nti Len Taylor Jamestown David Sellers Josep Bernard Dun Jam Waltuer French Creek Hirold Caldwell Elizabeth Dewey Riptey William C. Hut Atkl Dennis Howe Lakeynod Will Spindlar Sindjainelle Vern Wapel Harmony Christ Christensen Clymer Nora Collins Charlotte Simonian Bohigian Shmonias Aydie

Harrisburg Today Faces Fireworks Curbs and School Finance Review

A United Press briefing outlines actions in Harrisburg including a bill to restrict fireworks usage, a $100,000 appropriation for a school finance survey by the State Valuation Council ahead of a Senate vote, and House debates on repealing the 1925 Sunday motion picture act. Senators Gilson and Kane sponsor measures on road funding, police contracts, and local government authority, with talk of modifying speed limits and licensing, plus proposals affecting welfare, public assistance, and municipal fuel tax exemptions.

United Press Legislatin Hose Senate State House Mensure Samuel Gilson Erie Teasure Avemen Linuse Rouse Wuld Mmna Kent Kane McKeas County Fish Wishnet Payty Lake Washington Highway

Parker and Parker seek appeal on Wendel kidnaping case

Counsel for Ellis Parker and his son said an appeal to the U S Supreme Court might be possible from jail terms tied to the Wendel kidnapping in Newark New Jersey. Bruno Hauptmann’s case backdrop loomed as the pair faced six and three year sentences respectively in federal prison after a defunct confession was repudiated.

United Press Philadelphia Ellis Parker Burlington County Ni Oj U.S. Supreme Court Paul H. Wendel Tranton N. 4 Lindbergh Parkers Newark N. J Wendel Ne V Charles A Lindbergh, Jr Bruno Richard Hauptmann Elday Parker Lewisburg Parke

Army officer urges euthanasia to solve relief problem

Washington April 12 Maj Edward L Dyer a retired army officer proposed in a talk before the Washington Society for Philosophical Research that terminally ill disabled and dependent persons be humanely killed to replace relief. He also urged that the hopelessly insane and diseased monsters born children and all first degree murderers be disposed of. Pittsburgh April 12 The Pittsburgh chamber of commerce voiced opposition to the proposed Lake Erie Ohio river canal project.

United Press Washington Edward L. Dyer Washington Society For Philosophical Research Aden Pittsburgh Chamber of Carhmeyce

New Commerce Department Bill Clears House

Harrisburg April 12 A long budget and reform discussion ends with the house clearing the new commerce department bill by comfortable margins. The measure creates a department to promote and develop business industry and commerce with a substantial funding package from the general fund motor license fund and lapsed legislative balances.

United Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania Business and Bar Association State Supreme Court United States Supreme Court Dauphin County Dwciaion Arther Commerce Department Senate House Dem Department of Commerce General Fund State Planning Board Pennsylvania Publicity Commission Geltz James A .Geltz Allegheny Labor and Industry Department Frank Snyder Tioga Dairy Industries Committee State Mine Control Commission Commission Howard G. Eisaman Snyder Melatire

Two Arbor Days Observed in Pennsylvania This Spring

Forests and Waters Secretary G Albert Stewart explained today that two Arbor Days will be observed in Pennsylvania on April 14 and 28 due to differing planting seasons, marking separate events in the state calendar.

Pennsylvania Forests and Waters G. Albert Stewart

Huge Evidence Volume in Viscose Assault Appeal

The State Superior Court will study an appeal from four defendants in the Viscose Assault case. A six-week Meadvill e trial transcript, completed after a February trial before Judge O Clare Bent, is under review. The men Lloyd Rouchle Gordon Hell Lionel Rheinhardt and Robert Gillmore were jailed then released on 2000 bail pending appeal. The original Pittsburgh hearing was postponed to finish the transcription.

A. Sya-Pazo Mendville Pennsylvania Meadvile O. Clare Bent Grawford County SLO Oagereeneager Ceetre Allegheny County Lloyd Rouchle Gordon Hell Lionel Rheinhardt Robert Gllmore Pittsburgh

Titusville Fire Causes Major Loss at Furniture Store

Fire at the B. T. Mal Furniture Store on Martinstwet and General Avenue caused about 30000 in damages. The blaze started near the furnace during preps for a cooling school, spread to the east wing, gutted sections, and prompted city fire response. Insurance coverage was uncertain. Also reports from Great Britain and France show naval posturing as Europe tenses for possible conflict.

B. T. Mal Furniture Martinstwet and Genral Avenue Mdjoln¢Z Dent Obd Titusville

Tieup of all nation's coal fields warned

New York April 12 A coal strike threat looms as miners demand national wage hour terms and a subcommittee's recognition. Officials warn of extended talks or fixed dates as John L Lewis accuses operators of senseless bargaining while both sides examine possible adjournment.

United Press New York Appalachia United Mins Wickers US MW John L. Lewis Willy Tor Perators

Walling Heads Rotary Club At Corry Dinner

Walling was elected president of the Corry Rotary Club at the weekly dinner meeting held at Hotel Corry. Officers for the year include J. Donald Watson as vice president James O Wilkinson secretary R E Mosier treasurer and A Lits sergeant at arms. Directors elected were Mesyis Walling Williamson Mosier Watson Will J Wilcox Hy 1 Davis and Charles Keating. The Harmony trio performed during the program as twenty-nice members and J D Wilson of Erie attended.

Hotel Corry AfGsiph Eime Te Corry Rotary Club J. Donald Watson James 0. Wilkinson R. E. Mosier Lits Mesyis Walling, Williamson Mosier Watson Will J

Johnny Torrio Sentenced to Twenty Years in Federal Prison

Johnny Torrio, a dominant Chicago underworld figure, receives a twenty year federal sentence for failing to report income taxes. The judge orders probation for one year after release and confiscates $80,000 in cash from the government seizure. The case centers on tax evasion tied to past years.

Johnny Torrio United Press Chicago

Gas Gadget Act Repealed in Landmark Vote

Arthur Hydamus today signs Une Rose Andrews bill repealing the gas gadget act requiring automatic shut off valves in buildings. Sponsored by Reps. Hiran G. Andrews and Walter E. Rose of Cumbria County, the bill passed the House 202 to 27 and was approved to the governor with a 34 to 9 vote in April.

Arthur Hydamus Hiran G. Andrews Walter E. Rose Cumbria County Bil

No deal closed for property sale in Kowitouian area

Mrs Rus Watson told the Found today that rumors of a sale involving the property known as Christater's son in the Roosevelt fire district are unfounded. She said the deal has not closed and no transportation company is confirmed as purchaser. Full details will be released once a definite transaction is completed.

Nfo Dent Rus Watson Todiy Anguiry Wis Adean Kowitouian Te Roosevalt ChiStater My. Watson Reguliar Linu Howl

State strengthens its case in heat slayings

Philadelphia April 12 the commonwealth summoned witnesses in the murder and manslaughter case against former guard captain dimmed McGuire over the loading deaths of four inmates at Philadelphia county prison last August A defense move had two prisoners testify that McGuire ordered the heat off and windows opened while other guards reopened valves causing a new heat outbreak

Fy Wineu Philadelphia The Commonwealth

Van Allsburg Bill In Committee

The house welfare committee today sent the Van Allsburg bill to a four Republican two Democrat subcommittee for study. Sponsored by Rep. John E. Van Allsburg, the measure would require able bodied unemployed to work for their public funds and would restructure civil service protections and public aid administration.

van Alsburg John E. van Allaburg North East House Welfare Committee Public Assistance Department Civil Service 67 County Assistance Board

WPA Likely to Be Changed by Fund Shortage

United Fresh reports WPA funding faces cuts as Congress debates relief appropriations. Roosevelt requests about 1.5 billion for next fiscal year while total yearly funding eyed around 200 million, with lawmakers seeking economy measures and scrutiny over wage and relief allocations.

United Fresh Washington Senate Roosevelt Mir Tueard Curtis Rudy Howevess Cali

Winter Storm Hits Corry and Vicinity With Blustery Snow

Temperatures fall as a stubborn winter storm continues to blanket Corry and surrounding areas. Snow and icy conditions spread through the morning, with forecasts predicting lingering wintry weather by Thursday. Roadways remain open despite tense travel as residents recall the heavy snowfall of nine years ago.

Corry Tinvex Surn

Municipal Employes End Strike at Larksville

The brief walkout by Larksville Pennsylvania municipal workers including police and firemen ended today after Burgess Andrew Suppen promised opposition to planned pay cuts. The strike, one of the few in decades, recalls earlier tensions in nearby Boston where violence once drew national attention.

Larksville United Preas Pennsylvania Andrew Suppen Beston Calvin Coolidge Massachusetts

Reasons for Ending Tax Taxing of Corporations in Harrisburg

A Pennsylvania court case discusses taxing foreign corporations under the Meah femitic franchise tax. The opinion argues the intangible property of the defendant, valued at 116,277,400, should be taxable for the period in question.

United Press Qin Dana Commonwealth Arocle

Two men trapped in coal mine slide near Shamokin

One man was killed and another injured when coal and rock collapsed during a bootleg mine operation near Shamokin. The two workers, 84 year old Jot Troxell and 20 year old Low Lifekey, were buried about 40 feet below the surface. The accident occurred in a subterranean channel as owners dragged the body from the mine.

United Press Shamokin Jot Troxell Shamvieth Imine Low Life Key

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