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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1940
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment discusses Chevrolet steering shifts and car features among scattered references to prices and items. It mentions a 19.95 price, a Chevrolet model, and shifts in steering effort, but the text is fragmented and unclear.
A Telegram from London reports Allied forces in Norway suffered no losses as landings proceed, with Britain pursuing an economic offensive in Norway and Russia talks hinting at a possible trade agreement. Halifax signaled a readiness to discuss Soviet neutrality and Britain’s cooperation with Russia in war aims.
The Lake Shore Limited express train jumped the tracks near Little Falls New York and exploded into a cliff, killing at least 33 and injuring many more. Officials said the crash occurred as the two trains of the New York Central line collided with a embankment after derailment, with rescue operations ongoing and victims transported to nearby hospitals.
Democratic party divisions in Pennsylvania sharpened around the gubernatorial slate and the Guffey influence, with Donald Livingston and Walton Jones highlighted as key figures. The piece notes support for Clean Party lines and references a broader intra party struggle amid a forthcoming presidential season and auditor general race. Swiss espionage plot claim by army, involving Lieut Col Hank Dreub, with civilian arrests and denial of high officer involvement.
City officials plan an expanded sewer program this summer with the Euclid street project to begin soon under WPA aid. Property owners on Rik Street and Elle Street intend to petition the City Council for sewer improvements at the May 6 meeting, potentially extending from Centey Street to Went Wayne Street. Other streets may join the project if residents push to be included in a new WPA application.
In Pittsburgh on a grim day a 57 year old man named Gentile shot himself in the lobby of a city building after seeking relief from a bank crisis. He reportedly believed a source might provide him a life of security. Police say the incident is under investigation with no other injuries reported.
Pittsburgh April 2 Allegheny County detectives hunted for professional bondsman James Riley in connection with an investigation into alleged bond irregularities in District Attorney Andrew T. Park's office. Park suspended two employees for carelessness in failing to check bonds.
Funeral services for Mrs. Zora Schmidt 61 owner of a Cambridge Springs inn will be held at the Walker tower home in Girard Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock The body lies in Girard cemetery A diver reported the river depth and dredging details as part of the recovery effort with rain noted in Sewickley and surrounding area
The Board of Education will convene Monday at 8 20 p m for tentative approval of the 1940 41 budget based on a 202 mill tax assessment unchanged from 1939 A property committee meeting precedes at 7 30 p m to discuss current issues including a recommendation on the nectarky award The budget is open to public inspection for 30 days with final adoption scheduled for Friday evening May 24 The budget committee includes C E Show Mrs B Barnes and Edwin J Lewis with Supt Dewey and President Benton present ex officio
New York April 20 Stocks staged a strong recovery with paper and packing shares rising to best levels of the year. Strength in groups likely to benefit from the European conflict spillover supported gains across the board with the market up more than two points at the open.
Ford Motor Company plans to appeal a National Labor Relations Board report accusing it of recruiting violent and conscienceless thugs to oppose union organizing at its Dallas Texas plant. The case centers on alleged aggressive anti union actions and the company’s response to the NLRB findings.
Heavy rainfall pushed streams into high levels across western Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh’s Point rise near four tenths of a foot per hour as the Allegheny and Monongahela join to form the Ohio. Forecasters expect crests around midnight approaching 28 feet if showers ease, with watershed rainfall varying from one to several inches.
Weather notes show showers in the week start, with showers possible Thursday or Friday. Early week outlook indicates a warmer period later, with a mild rise in temperatures. The fragmentary forecast references April 20 and mentions varying conditions across the week.
Final War Bulletins describe German and Allied Norwegian battle plans near Elsinjet and Trond, a North London munitions factory explosion killing five, Premier Regnani saying France seeks settlement talks, and a German heavy bomber crash near Ulestraten possibly shot down, with Belgian or Dutch anti aircraft response noted.
Harry J. Gomeware of North Huntingdon Downs was restrained by injunction to remove a barricade built on land near the Pibrsbunsh-Ear insburg Superhillway. He must refrain from interfering with ongoing operations, after the land dispute and barricade were addressed in court.
The Highway Department acknowledges the need for resurfacing West Pleasant Street from South Cover to First Avenue and West Main Street to Lovell Station. District Engineer Jackson explains funds were overspent on prior projects and no funds yet set for West Pleasant Street resurfacing. efforts will be made to keep roads in best condition until a future reallocation.
Doosussen, general manager of the Comy Jamistown Manufacturing Corporation, is appointed as delegate from the Swedish Chamber of Commerce of the United States. The meetings in Washington include a dinner on May 2 and the parade of events May 1 to 2.
A Titusville woman died in City Hospital after being burned over most of her body while stirring a stove fire Thursday night. Authorities say Bayna Wai tall, age 7, suffered the fatal injuries in the mishap. Incident occurred at Maines Buns dom 4 stove.
In New York City on April 20, industrial leader Babson urges a Wheeler Lea style registration to reorganize rail capital and policy to prevent collapse. He argues railroads have weakened the economy, calling for updated capitalization, stronger service, more personnel, and higher efficiency to compete with air and road transport.
Fragmented text discusses speeding up organization and efforts, railroads versus trucks, and fourfold railway conditions. Mentions regulation labor talent and management, with scattered figures about receivership and percentages, indicating a partially legible column fragment.
Readable fragments show Meadville school district pursuing a tax cut plan within the 1040-4 budget. The proposal aims to reduce the millage rate from 191 to 19 mills amid district restructuring. President-voiced notes reference budget figures around $184,000 and administrative discussions with local boards.
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