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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1939

Page

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Roosevelt assails foes as Congress weighs 145 bills

President Roosevelt attacked opponents in a press conference at Hyde Park, charging congressmen who opposed neutrality lending and housing measures gambled with humanity and America's business fate. He outlined bills awaiting action including the deficiency bill and social security revision, and planned to finish with pending measures before Friday night.

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Miller Game Protector Transferred to Titusville Post

Fenald E. Miller, long-time game protector at the city HQ, is promoted to a higher post as district game protector in Titusville, effective mid August, succeeding Kennedy who moves to Erie to replace Mosier. The transfer alters supervision of local game law enforcement and preservation efforts.

Fenald E. Miller Titusville Join Kennedy Kennedy Erie Thomas A. Mosier Nias Beet Bellefonte Gary Guy Prients Miller

Compensation for Erie County Aid Workers Begins

Pennsylvania announces first work relief project in Corry hospital where 12 men will aid in moving patients between floors starting next Monday. Under the Workmen’s Compensation Act sponsors must carry insurance and provide certificates. some 2,300 Erie County residents are slated for relief jobs.

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Mussolini Suffered Heart Attack Sources Say

Private sources reported Premier Mussolini of Italy had a heart attack with stomach ulcers and flew from Bologna to Rome for medical attention. Advices said Mussolini was somewhat better and would need a long rest. Best sources later said he was perfectly well.

United Press London Beha Mussolini Italy Bologna Rome Thiormants Missolini Beatte Mussolni

Chester Day draws 1800 visitors to world’s fair

About 1800 residents of Chester Pennsylvania attended Chester Day at the exposition today. Mayor Clifford H. Feaples led the largest single excursion to reach the grounds and spoke briefly at the Hall of Special Events. The Chester delegation was welcomed by fair executive Charly Green and Mrs Josephine Foster Bright of the Pennsylvania state exhibit.

New Yorcn Chester Exposition Clifforu’ H. Feaples Charly Green Josephine Foster Bright

Britain Warns Europe of War Preparedness Display

United Press reports Britain warned Europe of its war readiness with a dramatic display on the south coast. Five hundred war birds took to the channel from France in a mock raid and met defending planes and anti aircraft defenses. King George viewed reserve fleets as the fleet rehearsed maneuvers off the Scottish coast amid tense German Polish tensions and Duvaly accounts.

United Press Great Britain Europe Dungig-Parish Channel France Coliry AL Weymouth George Re England Paris

Army Fliers Die In Crash Near Saratoga Springs

Two Army officers were killed when an observation plane crashed during a formation flight near Saratoga Springs. Victims were believed to be Lieut Morris Thomas and Private Cerricy en route from Mitchel Field to Ma Tone, New York. Pilot Lieut Marshall Prince landed safely at a nearby airport despite a damaged wing.

Mitchel Field N. Y Ave Saratoga Springs Morris Thomas Cerricy Ma Tone N.Y Marshall Prince

Future Voters Sponsors Meet Draft Program Meeting

The Palace Voters of Americ group held a library meeting at 7 30 last evening electing Mrs E Barnes as chairman and W Cox as secretary and publicity chair. Attendees included representatives from V P Wom Menton Civic Employees Association Knights of Columbus and several women clubs. Plans were made for Armistice Day celebration and more organizations were urged to join. The next meeting is scheduled for August 29 at 7 30 p m at the library building.

Palace Americ E. Barnes E. L. Wagner Wlliam P. Lombard Corry Jobin Boland Merle Amy V. P. Wom Ant ‘Mies D. of A Menior Club Tater Ibrary

Temple Admits Monopoly on Contractors' Boards

Grand jury testimony by H H Temple former state highways chief engineer was introduced to show his influence in steering bonding business to the Jame P Kirk Agency of Pittsburgh. Temple now lives in Lexington Kentucky and is a defendant with James P Kirk and Victor Kok in a graft investigation tied to Governor George H Earle's administration.

Temple Colegrove United Press Harrisburg H. H .Temple State Highways Department Deuphin Jame P. Kirk Agency Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Lexington James P. Kirk Victor Kok Gev George H. Earle Kirk-Skok Temple

Suit over sheriff sale clash at Erie district court

A civil suit for 10000 dollars was filed by Emmett GC Wil Erie attorney against Carl F Kuppler alleging unethical conduct after a sheriff's sale in Erie County. The dispute centers on an argument where Kuppler allegedly displayed a blackjack and Wilson claimed Kuppler attacked him with a punch while Wilson refused to retaliate.

Emmett GC Wil Erie Carl F Kuppler Erie County Wilson Kuppler Xileyes Uppler Fusrhee Dispatch-Herald Brie Washington, D. C le Rome Owners'Loan Corporation Kappter Iakloye Karl Johnston Poplar Street Sheriff's Office West 201N Muss Shara Berry Kuppley Howe

Pottsville teachers refuse to open schools

Pottsville Pa. Ag 9 teachers faced by Porter to Wiship school officials pledged not to open classes on August 5 unless overdue salaries were paid. At a faculty meeting they reaffirmed a previous decision not to reopen until finances were settled, and warned they would suspend operations after the first two weeks of the 1930-40 term if salaries remained unpaid.

McCloskey Bidder Under Scrutiny In Norristown project

Harrisburg August 9 Exhaus tive state motor police probe to examine pre lending irregularities alleged to have let McCloskey A Company win the Norristown hospital construction contract. Police Commissioner Lynn Adams to open full inquiry into federal charges alleging leak of specification data giving the firm, led by Matthew McCloskey former Philadelphia Democratic leader, an advantage over rivals.

Harrisburg Mccloskey A. Company Philadelphia Norristown Hospital SK Authority United Press Lynn G Adams Vmpany Matthew H. McClikey Phillelphia

Detroit Tornadoes Ravage Lower Michigan Injuring Hundreds

Emergency crews and Red Cross workers raced to five tornado zones in lower Michigan after late yesterday's storms. The twisters damaged Kalamazoo County towns including Texas Township and Comstock, uprooting trees, snapping telephone poles, and destroying crops. Officials estimated more than 1 million dollars in building damage and red cross chapters opened disaster relief sites to aid hundreds affected.

United Press Letroit Red Cross Lower Michigan Iowa Minnesota Texas Kalamazoo Gamork Comstock T He County Amelie Grosh Jules Wisin Weston Gross Noom Ellen Loew Ressons Midland Jackson Lapeer

Young Democrats Rally Over Antipolitics at Convention

Aug 0 Pittsburgh Young Democrats of Pennsylvania plan to press for repeal of the Mistery law barring political activity by federal employees at their national convention opening in May. Delegates seek ground rules amid factional tensions, with a resolution expected on the floor after cavens tomorrow. Formal sessions start tomorrow drawing thousands of party leaders.

Hatch Law Convention of Young Democrats Pittsburgh United Press Young Democrats of Pennsylvania Delge Mewins Hatch Inn Joseph Barr State Young Democrat Organization Cavens

Two Die in Roosevelt Highway Truck Collision

State police and Deputy Coroner R. Lawrence Davison investigated a Tuesday afternoon crash on the Roosevelt Highway near the Greyhound Past House. Two people died and six were injured in a collision between trucks. the dead include Bert Baccus, 64, of Columbus, and Martha Magdalene Chambers, 5 months, of Lowville. The report details blunt force injuries and a skull fracture, with the Chambers infant dying en route to Corry hospital. A third adult, identified as Jaijuiredd Martha Barellis, 17, was listed among the injured. Witnesses, including the Chambers family, described a high impact crash as vehicles traveled west toward Rayseville Road. The investigation continues.

Roosevelt Highway Greyhound Post House R. Lawrence Davison Greyhound Bert Baccus Columbus Martha Magdalene Chambers Elmer Chambers Lowville Corry Corry Hospital Martha Barellis Obe Velnehs Pembusinny Hainteers Tuyenly Toniay Blinwe Chambers Elboe Chilton Wen Howe Une Howe Une Howe Elit Wile the Roost Seriously Ast Jliren Taerya Lions Pond Uy Chusabers Levek Sheevieks hitHim Bromeletites Witek Fog Velielt Ehtowine Baceus Jay Bender Victlas

Inquest Set For Saturday Morning In Hin Municipal Building

Deputy Coroner Ro Lawrence Davison announced an inquest into the deaths of Bert Baeech and Martha Chambers. The inquest will be held Saturday at 7 a.m. at the Hin Municipal Building, with a five-member jury to hear the case as investigators continue their probe into the double tragedy.

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Swindler Held On Three Counts In Lease Fraud Case

Morris Berman and Phin Holphian, both named in Warren County lease fraud allegations, are charged with conspiring to defraud investors in a $20 000 scheme tied to the Warren Group name. Bail set at 15000 as preliminary hearing proceeds in Carlisle. Estelle Steele and Wangel of Mechilesbure testify. James OConnell a Commonwealth witness.

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Two Die in Automobile Crash in Sharon Ohio Area

Sharon Ohio August report states Mrs Cather Ine Popovich 48 of North Benton and Nick Trombins 47 of Worth Benton died after a crash on a dead end street. Three others injured. Popovich died at Buhl hospital, Trombins killed in the single vehicle wreck.

Sharon Cather Ine Popovich North Benton Buhl Hospital Nick ‘Trombins Worth Benton

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