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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1940
Page
1
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Natchez Mississippi authorities report 203 dead after a blaze tore through the Rhythm Club, a negro dance hall. Dozens more were injured, many fatally, as a stampede for the single exit trapped patrons. The dead include prominent local black leaders and professionals.
Reports describe two major fronts in Norway where German and Allied forces clash along the Trondheim coast and southern hills. British reinforcements move toward Lillehammer to blunt the German advance from Oslo, while Germans claim progress north of the front near Loeset as communications remain censored and limited.
In Philadelphia area races eleven state representatives failed to win party renomination. Minority whip Joseph Ominsky and lone woman member Anna Brancata were eliminated, along with five more Philadelphia Democrats Ralph Dona hoe Benjamin Long Edward Flanagan James Walsh and Leonard Denote. Other losses included Berks Democrat Jacob Balthaser and Luzerne Democrat John C Bohn. Elsewhere at least two incumbents were defeated in other districts.
In Tuesday’s primary slate, Ziesenheim of Girard and Van Allsburg of North East narrowly won the Republican nominations for State Senate and General Assembly. Ziesenheim led county totals by 258, Waterhouse trailed by 7 in the Assembly vote, with Corry’s Waterhouse carrying his city and district strongly. Walter A. Jones led the Democratic U S Senate nomination contest by about 325 votes, as East and West end counties split the contest.
In the primary, Yoseph Zieses Motn defeated Sstoh E in a low turnout. Johnny Vain Alou won the State Assembly seat over W. W. Waterhouse of Corry, securing the party’s path to the general election.
A Washington despatch reports court martial threats against Rear Admiral for comments deeming war inevitable. The testimony references Navy actions and tensions in the Far East, with criticisms of naval officers influencing policy and public reaction to the crisis.
Bulletins report significant German activity across the Baltic and Norway as Sweden grows anxious of a possible German attack. In Norway, German forces captured Steinkjer, driving Allied troops from the town near Trondheim. British officials deny Con sular Gibbs killing and note renewed fighting near Trondheim.
Erie April results show Democrat Thompson W. Thompson elected state committee treasurer with 2,661 votes. Challenger Wagner received 1,918, Bevilacqua 1,287, and Rise Kale.ut listed as elected on the Democratic side. Republican state committee woman Taylor won easily over Terrace Rivan 6,101 to 9,458, Betha NMG.Clare re-elected over Dom Burns 2,748 to 2,082.
Stockholm April 24 German battalion in the Narvik region surrendered to Norwegian forces after being cut off from other troops. The unit, about 1,000 men strong, suffered 150 killed and was surrounded near Gratangel, roughly 30 miles north of Narvik.
A. K. Maazumdar, Hindu Christian religious leader, testified in the cas e against Minnie Splane, 71, a wealthy Pennsylvania widow. Attorneys for Howard Splane of Tulsa and Myra Galbraith of Ocala, Florida, called Maazumdar as a witness. he denied receiving any money from Mrs Splane for his services.
Walter A. Jones a Pittsburgh oilman led Allegheny County with a near two to one margin over Senator Joseph F. Cuffey for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. County committee backed Jones, with 86 precincts reporting 71,873 votes to 34,501 for Cuffey. McNatt received 21,580 votes.
Japanese officials report Chinese troops attacked Kaifeng, railway hub and Henan capital, from three fronts. After a ten hour battle yesterday, Chinese forces broke in but were repulsed, leaving 159 dead and retreating from the city.
Director G R Millotrom becomes president with D A Hillstnom as secretary and GM, H H Keppel treasurer. Raymund C Anderson named vice president, Ralph Larson and Rev A M Benander among other officers. Meeting followed by dinner at Hotel Cory with discussion on Horwerrie trend and annual meeting tensions. STEAMER BANK METHODISTS MEET LONDON Apr 24 The first general conference of a mint and salt in the English Channel southeast area today.
Ach Wiggers a major maple syrup producer reports roughly 99 000 dollars in shipments from Cony and Glymer, with three more cars expected from Glymer Sherman soon. Total shipments near 95 000 gallons, over 20 000 from Corry and Saily, valued at about 36 000 dollars. Wiggers says his crop will be 95 percent fancy and prices look attractive. He also ships syrup for other producers, mainly to New Brunswick. The maple syrup trade supports many local producers as a strong spring industry with high quality yielding good returns.
Washington reports amid a garbled dispatch that mentions communists aboard U S ships and references shipboard safety and security. The text contains several garbled names and phrases, but centers on a claim about Communist presence and potential actions aboard naval vessels. The report appears to be a brief, fragmented item from a wartime or security context with unclear specifics.
British Royal Air Force planes conducted night raids on German air bases at Westerland on the North Sea coast and Aalborg in Denmark as well as Oslo Kreuwansand and Stranger in southern Norway. The air ministry said offensive reconnaissance over Trondheimfjord and surrounding areas saw preliminary reports of highly successful operations with several enemy ships damaged or sunk and several German aircraft and facilities affected.
Hollywood reports Gone With The Wind surpassed 17 million dollars in theater ticket sales marking a blockbuster era. Studio officials estimate eventual domestic reach around 430 million plus strong foreign earnings, signaling a landmark in cinema history. Schwab dies in Pittsburgh at 84 after long illness.
In Corry, a restrained primary drew 1,023 voters as Waterhouse beat Van Alsburg 424 to 14 for the Republican nomination in the Third District Assembly race. Democrats saw limited turnout though Jones carried the city on a light ballot. Ziesenheim won the State Senate race in four of six precincts, with Way taking 26 votes. Thompson led Democratic committee contests with 107 votes. Burns and McClure trailed. Overall, a notably small, low-engagement election in a tense spring campaign.
John Kernan, 19, pleaded guilty to an $810,000 jewelry robbery in Pittsburgh. Judge Thomas M. Marshal sentenced him to three to 10 years in the county jail. Richard Evans, 17, was sent to juvenile court. Robert Porter, 19, who drove the robbers, received five years probation. Authorities said two others did not participate. The case followed a May 16 bill on annual federal inspections.
April primary returns show veteran Democrat Joseph F. Guffey winning the nomination for secretary of state and Senate. In metropolitan Philadelphia his decisive victory consolidates support within the party, with cues of Roosevelt era alignment and ongoing leadership battles evident in the mixed responses across the state.
Disconnected notes reference a Busti shooting case with missing items and an investigation into who supplied or mishandled evidence. The fragmented text mentions welfare checks, possible suspects, and a trace of implicated parties, hinting at a broader inquiry and evolving case status.
Philadelphia April 4. Jetar Rene, 47, reported murdered in a campus area incident. The police questioned a vagrant linked to the scene while a university association investigated. Authorities kept details limited as the case unfolded at Penn State Callige campus area.
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