Teachers Elected as Two Vacancies Fill Corry High Staff
Corry Public Schools filled two teaching vacancies at a special board meeting. Elnora Storer, Corry High graduate, was elected to Junior High at 1200 dollars yearly, after a committee recommendation. Margarida Reno, Bucknell graduate, named French teacher at Senior High succeeding Mrs. Price Howe. both selections approved 4 to 2 amid debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Public
Board of Education
Carl L. Henton
Misa Elnora Storer
Corry High
Lucile Blakeslee
Mis Storer
Edinboro State Teachers’ College
Academy High School
Erie
Miss Storer
Instruction Committee
Austin Johnson
Ralph S. Dewey
Messrs. Johnson
Lewis, Stoop
Desring
Barnes
Morton
Frcnt
Supl
Dewey
Dewey Iso
Pennsylvania State College
Family Of Four Shot To Death In St. Louis Home
An entire family of four was found shot to death in a St. Louis home. Victims includeEdward Berneck, his wife, and two young daughters Helen age five and Dorothy age four. Berneck was shot in the head and the family had apparently been dead since last night. Neighbors heard shots near midnight but thought an automobile backfire.
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United Press BT
Erie man dies of injuries from crash
Louis Loesch aged 66, a WPA flagman, died from injuries suffered on August 2 when struck by a car driven in reverse by H. H. Schreckengost. The incident occurred near Erin, Pennsylvania, and an inquest will be held.
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Erieste
United Press
Erin
Louis Loesch
WPA
H. Schreckengost
Loesch
Vets storm meeting injuring four in San Antonio
A 5000 strong crowd including hundreds of veterans disrupted a communist gathering at San Antonio Municipal Auditorium. Police used tear gas and nightsticks to break up the protest. four veterans and several demonstrators were badly hurt as officers attempted to disperse the crowd. Mayor Mayerick faced criticism over permitting the venue.
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San Antonio
United Press
Tex
Texas
Ray Ashworth
Levgt
Wallace Wattersdorf
A. B Gongales
George Bartholomew
Maurey Mayerick
Mayerick
New Deal
Frank Hague
Jersey City
Hungary declines Romanian non aggression pact
Hungary has turned down Romania's invitation to sign a non aggression pact. Romania's military precautions may be doubled as a result. The invitation came after Hungary asked about Romania's military measures and was told they were preparations for forthcoming army maneuvers.
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Hungary
United Press
Bucharest
Romania
Rumania
Erie County Boy Killed Crossing Road Near Harbor Creek
Richard J. Butler a 4 year old boy was struck by a car while crossing Route 20 near his Harbor Creek home. He died half an hour later. Wesley Curtis 29 of Westfield N Y the driver was released by the acting coroner pending an inquest.
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Erie County
United Press
Erie
Richard J. Butler
Harbor Creek
Wesley Curtis
Westfield
N. Y
Charles R. Leone
Extra janitor to handle repairs in schools approved
The Board of Education authorized hiring an extra janitor described as a handy man to perform plumbing carpentry and odd repair tasks in schools. Approved 5 to 1 amid budget concerns the month to month appointment aims to cut repair costs. The appointee brings four years plumbing experience and carpentry skills with a monthly salary of 80 dollars and possible termination at any time.
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Wias
Board of Education
Cleve Motion
Dean Mitchell
Barnes
Morton
Belle
State Measures Take Effect September First
Many 1939 acts become operative September 1, including school bus safety standards and seating rules, inspection mandates, and a tire extinguisher requirement. The Walker act places minors under juvenile court jurisdiction, while an election code amendment lowers petition fees for certain offices. Statewide contracts for health, life, and retirement benefits become permissible for public entities, with a pay-bump for junior high teachers meeting state qualifications and veteran preference in public employment.
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State Association of School Directors
Military Affairs Department
U. S
Commonwealth
Department of Public Instruction
U.S
Oil Shutdown Seen Boosting Industry Figures
Observers in Tulsa report a six-state oil shutdown will improve industry statistics by reducing production for 10 to 15 days. The action by Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Kansas New Mexico and Louisiana plans cut output by about 30 to 35 million barrels, potentially lifting prices.
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United Press
Tulsa
Okla
Aus
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Kansas
New Mexico
Louisiana
Roosevelt presses Hitler for peace via Poland model
President Roosevelt sent a second cable to Adolf Hitler urging settlement of the German Polish dispute through direct negotiations or conciliation, citing Poland's President Moscicki accepting terms. He stressed saving lives and urged Germany to accept a just, impartial mediation and refrain from hostile acts.
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Hobart
Montee
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Adolf Hitler
Poland
Hitler
Igancy Mosticki
Hiller
Republic of Poland
German Reich
Germany
Miessige
Moscieki
Moscicki
Moseicki
Liner Bremen Headed Home Amid Recall of Ships
Orders call ing all merchant ships home were believed to have lured the North German Lloyd liner Bremen about two days out of Cherbourg, France, carrying nearly 1,100 Americans seeking to return home. Officials said they were hopeful and doubtful she would reach the United States as recalls of German and Italian ships caused sea chaos during the peak returning tourist season.
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Union Area
New York
Bremen
Cherbourg
France
Land
Germany
Notyard
Hiner
United States
Europe on edge as Hitler pursues talks with Britain
Amid looming conflict Europe breathes with limited hope as Hitler sends a peace proposal to Britain and negotiates with Mussolini. Nevile Henderson carries the Berlin message to London while German railways bar ticket refunds and delay deliveries.
Hitler Sends New Proposals to Britain
Berlin reports Adolf Hitler sent fresh proposals to Great Britain over the Poland dispute and backed them with mass mobilization orders. Sir Neville Henderson, Britain’s ambassador, traveled to London with the Fuehrer’s message while thousands of reservists were summoned and trains ferried men toward Polish and French fronts.
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London
Adol Hitler
Poland
Benito Mussolini
Henderson
Europe
Hitler Hut
Nevile Henderson
Germany
Lenco
Berlin
Hitler
England
Adolf Tiler
Great Britain
Neville Henderson
Eresty
Lonton
Fuehrer
Imeri
Riliroudeldarmer
Canada Appeals to Hitler for Peace as War Breaks Out
Prime Minister Mackenzie King urged Adolf Hitler Ignace Moscicki of Poland and Benito Mussolini to seek a fast and equitable settlement to avert disaster. Canada signaled readiness to join Britain in pursuit of peace, sending nearly identical messages to the leaders with slight wording for Mussolini.
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Canada
Hitler
Optawa
WL. MacKenzie King
Adolf Hitler
Ignace Moscicki
Poland
Benito Mussolini
Britain
King
British Commonwealth
Moscicki
Mussolini
Italian Troops Guarding Border near Nice
Paris dispatch says Italian authorities closed the frontier and deployed Alpine carbineers. French war plan by General Maurice Gamelin envisioned a drive through Alpine passes into Italy, then into the Brenner Pass to reach Germany.
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Paris
Radio
Nice
Germany
Italy
Maurice Gamelin
Brenner Pass
Polish Leaders Say Nazis Occupy Depots
Polish officials report that German storm troops seized depots of the Polish State Petroleum Company and seven grain silos of the Polish State Grain Import Company. A railroad station at Siemensdorf was occupied, a Polish woman was shot and seriously wounded, and German air raids prompted Polish warnings of retaliation.
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Danzig
Posut
Bungie Nawi
Im Damiera
Rain
Belchetng
Poland Ready to Negotiate Peace Under German Leader
Warsaw reports Polish officials say their earnest desire for peace led to acquiescence to Albert Forster becoming chief of state for Danzig. They claim this marks a step toward Danzig unification with Germany but insist no change in Danzig's status. Newspapers highlight the Anglo-Polish mutual aid treaty and Moscicki’s reply to Roosevelt on negotiating peace.
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Poland
Warsaw
Albert Forster
Danzig
Germany
Ignacy Moscicki
Roosevelt
Roosevelt's Thanksgiving Date Sparks Editor Debate
Chicago Aug 26 editors in New England papers debate President Roosevelt's change of Thanksgiving Day. They weigh serious and facetious takes on the political move and its national impact, noting public and press reactions while reflecting on historical traditions and policy implications.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
New England
Uistakenly
Rossevely
Thanksgiving date sparks debate on jobs and shopping
The article argues the President could use a shifted Thanksgiving to boost retail sales and employment. It contends the Brain Trust sees public holidays as tools to stimulate demand by creating tasks for workers and increasing consumer buying, beyond merely extending sales.
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Secory
Serare
Gan
Alain Warok
Weeporus
Holiday distribution and unemployment debate in Roosevelts era
The author questions holiday scheduling and its impact on retail trade and unemployment. He cites English practice and argues governors should heed President Roosevelt's proclamation while stressing retailers and historical societies drive commerce. The text analyzes how holiday timing affects production and employment.
Balance of labor and production shifts in merchant trade
An early 20th century note discusses changes in taxation and labor dynamics. It mentions more people trained for distribution, unions influencing work, and calls for limits on merchant hours. The piece hints at policy responses affecting shop labor and distribution agencies, with a continuation on Page Two.
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Aimal Nandath
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