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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1943
Page
3
A partial notice notes the death of Joan Dempsey with funeral services planned in the coming days. The fragment mentions Dempsay and Jo Dempsey, references to family, and a legal or wartime context with mentions of authorities and courts.
Weather shift to 25 degrees with heavy snow. City plans a dog pound on Raymond Street and a war on strays. Postmasters named for Spark Insburg and North Girard. Local crime, labor board hearings, marriage license, tin can drive, and motor vehicle renewal reminders appear. Curfew for teens in Pittsburgh discussed with police roving squad. Easter services at Emmanuel Church and NBC Easter program listed.
Erie April 24 OPA investigators from Pittsburgh press a crackdown on gasoline rule violations in Erie with reports of rampant cheating by service stations and holders of ration books. A local wholesaler cites widespread infractions by P stamp holders and T coupon misuse. He faults Erie OPA staff for ignorance of rules and slow public notice of regulations.
The state liquor control board will decide within 30 days on Frank P. Kupper's petition to move his cafe license from 2016 Peach Street to 1002-04 West 6th Street. James B. Ceris, examiner, presided a hearing at the courthouse Wednesday afternoon. About 250 residents from the 6th and Cascade Streets areas attended, largely opposing the transfer on grounds the cafe would be a bad influence on the neighborhood.
Pittsburgh April 23 Associated Press A walk out of more than 2000 soft coal miners affecting 12000 tons daily for War busy steel mills was blamed on tremendous unrest of workers by a United Mine Workers official who warned of a general coal strike if wage talks stall past May 1. Yablonsky and two other officials said the stoppage at three Republic Steel pits followed police presence amid a wage dispute as operators stall.
Washington April 23 Brig. Gen. William E Hall deputy chief at staff of the Army Air Forces is the Army's youngest general at 35 His colleagues call him a regular guy and easy to work with He played center on the Army football team at West Point and later became a skilled pilot and tactician Known for leadership and practical humor he has two young sons and a steady family life
Assembly adjournment delays reapportionment debate as Democrats threaten court challenge to a Republican plan. Senator Barr says Supreme Court may rule if needed. Democrats argue census issues may delay until next census. Absenteeism cited as 14 absent and 10 abstaining amid tense session.
Judge Mitts rules that the 1942 rent control provision is constitutional and does not create excessive or unequal punishment. The case of Elya Pratt and Murdine Gilliam of Wesleyville against real estate broker N. M. Moflenbeel centers on treble damages for excess rent during the wartime measure. The ruling notes Congress could not authorize penalties beyond the statutory limits during peace, but wartime needs justify the act.
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania a Luzerne County judge and District Attorney Leon Schwarta oppose extradition of Eddie Marshall Burwell sought by North Carolina authorities for burglary in a capital case. Judge Thomas F Portell refused custody despite warrants from North Carolina and Pennsylvania governors.
Ridgway April 23 aup aup Paul Greiner son of Attorney GF Greiner admitted to practice in Elk County courts on recommendation of the Elk County Board of Law Examiners Judge Hippie presided and welcomed him. The bar and court officials extended cordial greetings. Otto Mish dies from head wounds after attack with hammer and tammer near a wreck scene. $400 to $800 missing from pockets.
JARRISBURG April 43 Coste aG-living pay Increanes for Pennsylv ania's 61,000 schocl teachers over the next two years would be cut from 726,770,000 to about 23,000,000 under amendments awaiting Senate action. Senator Ruth outlined cuts affecting lower and higher grade pay and proposed funding from cigarette tax proceeds to preserve roughly 27,000,000 needed for the teacher pay bill. The measure, stalled by the Senate education committee chair’s absence, seeks to re-entail the emergency cigarette tax with a vote anticipated in the chamber. PENNA, GAS OFFICIAL DIES WARREN Pa April 23 James N Kitchen assistant treasurer of the Pennsylvania Gas Company for 14 years died yesterday at age 4. He taught Sunday school for over 150 years. The widow and one son survive.
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