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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1940
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions a Berlands event with references to a chief, battalion, ally forces, and a spring deadline. The garbled lines suggest a military or administrative update with 80,000 as a potential figure, but specifics are unclear.
Opinion column by Roger Babson urging political focus on the Middle Class, describing them as the backbone of the economy. He argues wealth concentration harms workers and stresses the need for a policy that protects those who own farms, operate factories, and save money.
A late April cold snap drives record lows from Cleveland to Cincinnati. Up to three inches fell Thursday night with more flurries forecast. Highways treacherous in western Pennsylvania. crops spared as farm agent Crossman notes potential delay to sprouting.
Six people, including two Union City girls, were injured in a two-car collision at Saegertown on Friday. Cars driven by John A Turner of Meadville and James R Shryock of Meadville collided when Turner’s car skidded into Shryock’s path. All occupants of Turner's car were injured. three in Shryock's car suffered only bruises. Injured include Turner, Leis Mumford, Tustine Smith, Mary DeWolfe, Roy Cornell, and Pred Hanks, with varying head, back, and limb injuries. taken home or to City hospital for examination.
Chairman Martin Dies D of the House committee on un American activities charged that Communist and Nazi forces plan to set up a puppet government in Mexico. He urged the justice department to press prosecutions of Communists who recruited Americans for the Spanish Civil War, warning the same groups may attempt to control Mexico through July elections and turn to revolution if defeated.
Budapest reports Yugoslav authorities fear an Italian strike in the Balkans in concert with Germany to block Allied moves into southeast Europe. Rumors of thousands of Australian workers arriving in Albania and rapid frontier fortifications accompany concerns over a Mediterranean fleet activity near Salonika.
The Pennsylvania Electric Company advances a major upgrade program joining Corry and Union City. It includes rebuilding the transmission line and adding equipment to raise the capacity of the West Washington Street sub station. Local manager Outton M. Howard says the project is about three fourths complete and will cost a sizeable figure as demand grows.
Ground breaking ceremonies were held at the Youghiogheny reservoir site in Confluence Pennsylvania for a $9 009 000 unit of the federal food control program in western Pennsylvania.
Public Assistance Secretary Howard L Russell announced a plan to allow relief recipients to train for regular private sector jobs and earn credits toward aid while receiving prevailing wages. County boards will cooperate with schools and employment offices to identify local training needs and offer retraining courses. Enrollment is voluntary and targeted at adaptable individuals showing progress.
April 13 New York Hilsa Derby Meredith former wife of Burgess Meredith was found dead in a basement apartment in what authorities say appears to be a suicide. A kitchen memo pad note was found near the scene including a postecripts message.
Rev Arthur H James says Pennsylvania's special legislative session will last about two weeks, with plans to transfer funds to meet relief needs and extend the Pittsburgh Harrisburg highway project. He aims to avoid new taxes and will confer with House Speaker Turner and Senate Leader Owlett on a broad set of measures.
Two minor auto accidents occurred within hours near the Roosevelt highway by the state fish hatchery annex. Cars driven by Robert Ras sitter Corry and Lawrence Nelson with others escaped injuries as they struck Marion and Smith streets blocks apart at about 10:15 this morning. The Nelson group included three Union City residents. both vehicles sustained serious damage.
District reports a flood stained handkerchief linked to Rachel Taylor's slaying near State College. Police say the fabric may tie the 17 year old Blaze College student to the Wildwood victim, amid rumors the killer resided nearby.
An all-Republican Dauphin County jury acquitted eight Democratic leaders including State Chairman David L. Lawrence after a four hour deliberation. The charges accused them of conspiring to use the public payroll for political ends, a vote hailed as repudiation of the 1938 primary campaign smear.
Coroner Ed Lowrey of Warren County said the investigation into the death of Mrs Nathan Dodd after her car was demolished by Erie train No 2 near the Centre school east of Columbus has been closed with no inquest. Sheriff William Stuart and State Policeman K W Leeper assisted. Funeral services are planned for Monday at West Lawn cemetery with the body moved to the Dodd home Sunday noon.
Unconfirmed reports from BTOCKMOLM indicate several large British warships landed troops at Narvik under heavy bombardment from German air and ground forces. Fighting continued despite heavy losses on both sides as Norweigan troops reportedly supported the British assault though hampered by lack of heavy aircraft.
Stockholm reports Norwegian troops and volunteers still defend Halden and the Oslofjord fortress area amid claims of German landings and naval movements. Allied ships were seen docking the entrance as German forces reportedly push inland toward Moss and Frederickstad.
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