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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1939

Page

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Chamberlain Urges Approval of Peace Plan

Britain, France and Soviet Asia rush to fortify anti aggression front before Hitler's Reichstag speech. Chamberlain calls for quick approval of national conscription as the balance between peace and war remains uncertain. Talks with Rumanians and British plans for allied aid unfold amid German moves in Cologne and Japan’s Far East role.

Joe Alex Morris United Press Britain France Soviet Asia Europe Adolf Hitler Reichstag House of Commons Neville Chamberlain Ty Paris Ivan Melsky London Gugore Gafencu Rumania Malsky Sole Wien Kig George Queen Elizabeth Amerin Pattle Marion de Valera United States Paris Georges Bonnet Rumanus Grigore Gite Russia Rumanvia Germany Turkey Tanhol Thily Cologne Lse Far East

Boy Suffers Hip Fracture While At Play

A 6 year old, Carl Bru neoz of Sugar Grove, fractured his left hip after a fall while playing yesterday afternoon. He was taken to Corry Hospital then transferred to Hamot Hospital for several weeks of treatment. Separate incident reports a gun mishap injured 18 year old Arthur Loveland in the thigh during target shooting. He was admitted to Corry Hospital and is expected to be discharged today.

Jesturda Carl Michael Bruneoz R. 1 Sugar Grove Corry Hospital Hamot Hospitil Hyie Arthur Loveland C. Loveland West Frederick Street Joseph

Armament push and trials dominate late wire

A late wire dispatch from Washington reports millions spent to expand armament plans as the army orders aircraft superior to any prior world war fleet. New York items note sinking near the Anthro ship, with coast guard confirming improved defenses. Roosevelt flags defend conscience and freedom in Kansas City. Mills case in Philadelphia nears ruling on acquittal. Prison reform critiques claim Mt Gretna prison is unnecessary. Dodger ban bills move in Washington. Army leadership changes and Japan signals cautious diplomacy. Sub and trip cancellation events unfold in Halifax and Dublin. Nursing tuition fees discussed in Philadelphia. A Paris Texas murder spree prompts a manhunt for Marion Mackey who killed four neighbors.

Washington

School District Borrows $10,000 to Meet Obligations

Phe yamanaas pune on the Coy School District faced heightened public and board scrutiny after borrowing an additional $10,000 from an Erie bank to cover current obligations. The shortfall stems from a roughly $19,000 gap caused by delays in state aid and broader financial strain, highlighting ongoing efforts to curb short term loans.

Phe Yamanaas Pune Erie Bank Vlexely

Transfer Big Sum From Fire Relief Fund

United Press reports in Harrisburg that Col. Arthur H. Janes signed bills transferring 1.8 million dollars from the fire insurance fund for relief and appropriating 3,919 dollars for deficiencies across various branches of the state government. The fire allocator fund transfer was among six special fund borrowings totaling 43 million dollars to provide relief from Gov. Arthur H. James’s term to June 1.

United Press Harrisburg Arthur H. Janes Fre Varius Arthur H. James

Authorities Probe Theft at Centerville Store

Centerville authorities investigated a theft at the Merton Bemen store after breaking the front door plate glass allowed thieves to steal several cartons of cigars and other merchandise early yesterday.

Foyers Guu Pubes Sonday Merton Bemen Centerville

Rush Negotiations Amid Coal Strike Crisis

In New York on April 27 federal mediators rushed to avert a spread of the wage hour dispute that has kept 340,000 miners idle since April 1. The United Mine Workers union set May 4 as a deadline for action affecting 126,000 miners and threatened to shutter the Pennsylvania anthracite industry. Negotiators pressed to finalize a new agreement before the strike deadline.

United Press York United Mine Waters of America CTO Rengins Peninsylvania

Greyhound Buys Mac's Inn on Roosevelt Highway

Greyhound Travel Stations Inc completed the purchase of the Mac's Inn property beyond the State Fish He on the Roosevelt Highway late Wednesday. The sale, valued at about 700 dollars, transfers ownership from Mrs. Rosa Watson who previously ran the inn as Man's Inn Stop and later leased it as Chittister's Tan. Greyhound plans an extensive remodel and a first class restaurant with private dining rooms, with a formal opening slated for June 1. JF Edwards of Chicago, assistant general manager, said the new facility will be open to the public.

Roosevelt Highway le Greyhound Travel Stations, Inc Rosa Watson Man's Inn The Greyhound Travel Stations, Inc. Palais JF. Edwards Chicago Greyhound ‘Travul Stations, Inc

Center Street Improvements Begin to Reshape City

Corry’s mercantile section shows slow signs of progress while two major capital projects advance on North Center Street. A greenhouse shop near Grand Theatre and a modern jewelry shop by Mr and Mrs Harold Jewell move forward as remodeling of the Wilson block nears completion for W B Phillips Jewelry. Painting and interior work for the new building near Mil Pharmacy starts, with upper floors to be remodeled into modern living apartments. Several property upgrades signal a broader spring push into a busy summer program.

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Elimination Urged of Pirate Lawyers by Philadelphia Leader

Pittsburgh April 27 Robert Ty McCracken of Philadelphia, president of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, urged the profession to eliminate unauthorized law recruiters at a banquet of the Allegheny County Bar Association and the sixth zone of the Pennsylvania Bar Association honoring President Judge William H Keller and the state superior court judges.

Philadelphia Hospital Association of Pennsylvania Mary B. Miller Presbyterian Hospital of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Robert Ty, McCracken T He Pennsylvania Bar Asao~cation Dusk Nicht McCracken Allegheny County Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association Welliam H Keller State Superior Court

Corry Boy Wins Place in All State Band

Corry High School student Louis Sprovers earned a solo clarinet spot in the All State Band to be featured at a Lancaster festival hosted by the Pennsylvania State Music Association. The event runs May 11 12 and 18 with Carte AL Chaffee scheduled to conduct and Frank Simon guest conducting the Armico Gand piece.

Louis Sprovers Corry Bend Lancaster Pennsylvania State Music Association Carte AL Chaffee Frank Simon Armico Gand

Pave Way for Razing Old Hotel Building

City officials and Erie authorities approved razing the National Hotel on East Washington Street after declaring it a fire and health menace. The school district will continue collecting from tenants to cover unpaid taxes on the property.

Ty Queet Pfay Chinty Erie All National East Washingto Street Anne Okfearme

Riwanians Plan for Picnic Grounds Here

The Corry Tuva nna club held an incheon meeting at Hotel Corry. They discussed city furnishing a plentium ponds and pursued other projects including an attendance contra ty start next week. Scott Johnesn of Erie railroad joined as a new member. Films on the New York World War were shown, sponsored by the Erie railroad, drawing interest. Twenty members attended.

Corry Tuvanna Clib Incheon Hotel Corry Scott Johnesn Erie Railroad

New Relief Plea Presented By United Press

Washington April 27 President Bonnevelt urged Congress to appropriate 2.754 billion dollars for relief in 1919. Of this amount 1.477 billion would fund the Works Progress Administration. The request aims to maintain an average WPA payroll of about two million workers.

United Press Washington Bonnevelt Congress

Surplus WPA Funds Sought to Aid Needy

An April United Press report notes WPA surplus funds sought to ease Pennsylvania relief, blaming lack of coordination between WPA programs and public assistance for slow aid. Officials stress top federal control but urge better state and local cooperation. Michael Cronin and Joseph McCormick visited Cheelty.

Searance Ayard Btsell Laddy Koven WPA Pennsylvana Grevest Freon Bovernon Lus Sane Russell Ami Cinge Commonwealth Michael Cronin Cunty Joseph McCormick Brie Cheelty

Major changes proposed in aid bill

Fragmented report flags three large shifts in an aid bill. It notes cuts and revisions affecting unemployment relief, pension eligibility, and county administration of aid. The bill reportedly redefines who qualifies and how benefits are dispensed, with costs projected at state and federal levels.

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Jail Breaker Must Serve Three More Months

Anthony Hive, a 2 year old youth, was arrested shortly after leaving Crawford County jail in Meadville last Friday. He faces an additional three month term for $87 in unpaid court costs as authorities consider charges related to the jail break.

Anthony Hive Crawford County Meadville

Peace in Balance Threatens War as Europe Stands

London reports say Europe hung in the balance with a tense standoff that could trigger war, as Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain told the House of Commons tonight that the crisis must be resolved.

London Peder Europe Neville Chambertii T The Hotse of Commons Tonsy

Magazine Dealers Protest Sale by Students Postponed Action

The Corry School Board postponed action on a plan allowing students to sell magazines through the senior high to benefit the Corry High Athletic Association. Dealer Stanley Miller protested, citing harm to legitimate merchants and taxpayer concerns. A survey was ordered to study outcomes in other towns, with the matter referred to the instruction committee and superintendent for further review.

Heard of Education Corry High Athletic Association Stanley Miller South Center Street Board of Education Corry Cng Wwe Scaoos Austin Johnson Instruction Committee Johnson Henton

Assessment measure clears House approval despite criticism

A measure affecting assessed valuation and market prices passed the House today and moves to the Senate. The bill aims to set site text market values for properly fixed assessments, though critics questioned its real impact and administrative details.

House Senate

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