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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1942
Page
6
The Anaconda Copper Mining Company reports new high marks in production of war essential copper and zinc for 1941. Net income totaled $43,435,660, or $5.01 a share, up from 1939. The annual report also notes record copper and brass fabrication.
Harrisburg April 13 The State Highway Department reviews its 50 million road program for 1942 to see what can be salvaged after the WPB order halts non defense construction Chief Engineer Frame rushed to Washington for guidance and says the order will seriously impact projects under contracts and department force construction The program includes possibly 20 to 25 million in ongoing or contracted work, about half the total. Meanwhile a separate accident in City April 13 involved a gasoline spill from a two truck fleet carrying 4500 gallons in a snow aftermath. officials contained the spill and recovered 1500 gallons with roads hosed and guarded for seven hours.
William Cromie, 42, from the Pittsburgh area, is charged with intoxication after a cigarette ignited bedding in his third floor room. Fire started, spreading to a floor hole and adjoining areas before firefighters contained it. Cromie fined 100 dollars plus costs or ten days in jail, paid in lieu.
In Barcelona harbor on Thursday night the 40 foot fishing tug H. A. Monroe owned by Nelson Monroe sank to five feet of water. Crews worked all day Friday to right and pump the craft but initial attempts failed. A power pump was to be tried next before towing for repairs.
Jesse Jackson, 17, of Mechanic Street, was found dead by neighbors at about 2 p.m. Friday after reportedly lying at the foot of basement stairs since Thursday. County Detective Chief Glover said Jackson was partially blind and likely lost balance on the steps, dying more than 30 hours before discovery.
Chautauqua county processes an estimated 6000 gallons of maple syrup from about 276000 tapped trees on 600 farms. Assistant Farm Bureau Agent Roger W. Cramer notes a mild season with quality zinc syrup and prices about 50 cents higher per gallon than 1941 due to labor and material costs. Chautauqua remains the third largest NY producer.
U S Senator James J. Davis kicked off his campaign in Erie County on a Saturday visit to the Lawrence Hotel suite. Surrounded by Republican leaders, he predicted strong sentiment in his favor and forecast Allied victory in the war while opposing General Edward Martin.
Five Warren youths, G Sherwood Miller, Jack Cogswell, Emerson Baxter, Ewald Benson, and John Myers, passed final exams for Army Air Corps Flying Cadet entrance. They leave Pittsburgh for Santa Ana California to begin training early next week, as Elks Lodge Warren sponsors explain.
Jamestown authorities raided a suspected horse betting room on Stowe Street in the city center, detaining the alleged operator. Thomas Nicosia, 48, of Water Street, pleaded innocent in City Court with bail set at 150 dollars on a charge of operating a betting place under penal law Section 9. No trial date was set.
news reaches Cobham Park that Charles Kearns, son-in-law of Mr Lani Warren and Mrs Albert Auffenberger, was instantly killed in a Friday morning automobile accident in Chicago. No details accompany the message.
John Mu murlek of Pittsfield is in Warren General Hospital with serious chest injuries after an accident at the National Forge and Ordinance Company plant in Tryine. X rays were taken to assess damage, but results were unavailable. Hospital notes his condition as serious.
Jamestown April 13 A freight conductor Percy D Underwood 41 of Lakewood was severely injured when thrown under a switching freight at the boat landing yards He lost a leg and was hospitalized in fair condition Officials said no witnesses and that he was likely between two freight cars when the train jolted An earlier police officer in Jamestown he is now with the railroad crew engineer Irving Ansbeck led the train scene circumstances studied by railroad officials.
A wind driven blaze destroyed a 36 stall stable at Benlal Park race track early today. Eleven horses reportedly perished while three grooms guided about a dozen others to safety. Superintendent Jack Yerin estimates losses above $23,000.
The first week of April shows another drop in Pennsylvania general relief rolls with 1 770 fewer cases on state financed aid. Week two closed 2 147 cases while 971 were opened. Only 348 new cases were added due to job losses, while 827 cases closed amid industrial growth and agricultural activity. Net effect from impervious employment reduced rolls by 479. Total cash grants reached 289 382, with 10 392 thousand in money orders and 299 1 thousand in disbursements for the week.
Conn family announces the birth of a son to Mrs. William Conn Jr in Pittsburgh. The infant weighed six pounds fifteen ounces at Mercy Hospital, with hospital attaches reporting both mother and child doing very nicely.
Erie April 13 The 1942 convention of the State County Commissioners Association slated for September could be called off. Dell Daxling and Thomas W. Platley urged cancellation and asked Commissioner Helen Mt Schluratt to report to the executive committee in Hersheyburg. They said the event costs money and wartime funds should go to war bonds, with the seven executive members handling any business.
James B Walker of Erie died at 8 p.m. Saturday in Hamot hospital after a stay starting April 5. Born March 30, 1896 in Erie, he was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Stephen C Walker. He lived here years ago, then returned about a year ago to work with the OPM under Harry R Joyce. He formerly served with the Erie County Electric Company.
Local readers report unclear notices about street names and place identifiers in the Od area. fragments show references to inexact street marks and possible public works but no concrete action or dates. Further readable details are needed for precise summary.
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