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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1939
Page
1
President Roosevelt said he would not campaign on the house rejection of the 3.8 billion lending and housing plan during his western tour. He avoided debating the House action, noting the roll calls speak for themselves and plans only speech at two dedications.
The Works Progress Administration moves the northwest district headquarters from Erie to Franklin, affecting about fifty administrative staff. Leases for eight branch offices in the new centralized setup are expected to be signed, with occupancy by next week. The move trims staff and consolidates 67 counties into 10 areas, saving an estimated 230,000 annually.
The State Chamber of Commerce launches a national advertising campaign to showcase Pennsylvania’s industrial advantages and attract new industries. Commerce Secretary Richard P. Brown says a booklet will detail benefits and cites Philadelphia’s Gotham Silk Hosiery moving its finishing plant from New York, retaining over 300 workers.
Four Columbus residents Hazel Anderson, John Brown, Ann DeLury, and Glyde Hotchkiss plus Bear Lake resident are drawn for grand jury duty at the September term of the quarter sessions court in Warren. Traverse jurors include DeForest Bindley of Columbus Carrie Garrett and Kenneth Pitt of Spring Creek township Ist district.
A storm complex in Pennsylvania and New Jersey ended a drought threat and cooling a heat wave by about 16 degrees. Two fatalities were reported from heat prostration in Camden New Jersey as high winds disrupted autogeal airline routes between Camden and Philadelphia.
State Highway Department announced a large resurfacing program affecting multiple routes. Bid details include A J Pasenmyer of Erie submitting 51 562 for State Route 97 from Union City to the Erie Crawford line. Other projects cover routes in Crawford Erie Venango and Venango counties and stretch across U S Routes 6 19 and 89 plus State Routes 4 27 99 and more with various mileages.
Dover Delaware August 4 William Fehring 35 of Philadelphia in serious condition at Kent General Hospital after an automobile accident near Blackbird in which four persons including his son were killed The victims were Walter Fehling 11 Philadelphia John T Powell 28 of Pocomoke City Helen G Dryden 82 of Pocomoke City and Raymond G Dryden 93 Her husband The Elder Fehling president of the Acton Fead Company of Philadelphia suffered internal injuries and an arm fracture Police said the car lost control when a tire blew out and struck a tree overturning
The V. F. W. Drum Corps will meet at the V. F. W. home Saturday at 1 30 PM to travel to Dunkirk for a parade tied to the Piremen’s convention. Fred Taylor asks those with cars to arrive by 1 20 PM to help transport the corps.
Washington Aug 4 The national labor relations board ordered General Motors Corp to cease alleged espionage against union activities by its employees and to disestablish the Delco Remy employees. The Anderson plant case, brought by the United Auto Workers, also covered threats and intimidation but the board dismissed some charges about threats to jobs. The ruling cites use of union membership and weapons restrictions, with references to the League for Industrial Security and related actions.
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain warning in the House of Commons that Britain might have to send a fleet to the Far East if Japan provokes war, while stressing patience and negotiation to resolve tensions. In China, Japanese bombing raids on Chongqing hit the German embassy French and British consulates and the New York Times correspondent's home, with heavy damage and ongoing aerial fighting during a full moon raid.
A coroner's jury found Adele Langer, a refugee from Czechoslovakia, murdered by grief driven insanity after husbands testimony. Karel Langer, a textile maker, described Nazi persecution driving them to seek a "better life here" as he sobbed at the inquest.
Corry lists 122 employable relief recipients under the Erie county board plan tying to the Pierson act. Corry submits the first project under the new relief setup for hospital aid during elevator installation with 24 hour service to be maintained if approved. Republican candidates Edwin J. Lewis and Robert R. Desmond win school director ballot spots in September primary after court action. petitions filed by Lewis and Desmond gain or fail on signature counts with county elections upheld.
Washington Aus. Racing toward adjournment the senate voted 119 million dollars for crop loans to be made by Commodity Credit Corporation. The funds were added to the year's deficiency bill by a 60 to 7 vote. The House had cut the money triggering protests from Secretary Wallace who warned the program would collapse and crop prices could fall to 1932 levels.
Safety Director Itehard Rossbacher considers sending Corry firemen to a Pennsylvania State College Fire School August 28 to September 1. The program, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Firemen's Association, would offer fire fighting instruction similar to the recent Meadville Police school. Two to three representatives from Corry Hose Company may attend, with council discussion planned at an early meeting.
Aug. 4 report identifies John W. Martin Delmar New York engineer who had been missing and begins his journey home with his wife. Senate conferees reach a deal on Social Security amendments but drop Connally plan for federal old age pensions up to 158 dollars monthly with estimated cost about 120 million. Weather notes cooler near Lake and Eele.
Union City wins after the Public Utility Commission denies a re hearing of its price order of June 12. The order required the Pennsylvania Railroad to lower crossing gates at Main and High streets during arrivals, with options including an extra watchman or adjusted crew schedules. Carole Lombard undergoes appendectomy and heals well after anesthesia.
Welfare Secretary E Arthur Sweeny today approved payments totaling 193940 to 19 state hospital districts and 12 homes and children's agencies for services during the last quarter. Hospitals listed include Erie St Vincent's and Latrobe Hospital among others. homes noted include Florence Cattendon Home and Greensburg Home for the Aged. Dr Freud reportedly slightly improved during exile in London.
Officials of the Automobile Club of Pittsburgh issued a warning to avoid a detour off Route 19 south of Meadville Pa. Secretary-manager Robert Gale said the detour trap was operated by an alleged representative of a construction company repairing Route 18. Gale declared war on the trap and urged motorists to stay on the proper route.
Motorists ignored 10 pass barricades extended across the road near Meadville, traveling a mile before being turned back. One driver noted the license numbers and returned. Cole reports more than 30 charges filed in a single day for willfully disregarding construction road closures with fines from 25 to 100 dollars.
Fire from the Northwestern Malt & Grain Co. grain elevator engulfed a five-story structure in Chicago. About 500 firefighters fought the blaze for hours in a bid to save roughly 800,000 bushels of stored grain as flames threatened adjacent elevators and storage facilities. Two people were reported injured in the incident.
An investigation into what federal communications officials believe was a series of false distress calls began as coast guard planes and ships conducted a futile search for a freighter reportedly sinking.
A worker was killed by a train at Oliphant Furnace in Uniontown Pennsylvania. The victim was tentatively identified as Pierce Cooley, age 50, of Union Furnace. Local authorities investigated the scene and notified next of kin.
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