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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1939
Page
9
A partial excerpt mentions a lantern and safety concerns. Readers are left with unclear details about the event, involved parties, or outcomes. Further context is needed to identify the incident, date, location, or authorities.
Partial text notes a boys item with a double seam and webbing in a single color. Mentions a value and a need for inspection of a garments quality. No clear event or entities. lacks coherent facts for a full summary.
Authorities probe the brutal bludgeoning of Richard Engelberg, secretary to the German consul general, found dead in his Brooklyn home. Investigators weigh whether motive was personal or political amid alleged international tensions. Neighbors recall unfriendliness and a suspicious trailer with radio gear nearby. Evidence suggests the killer may have fled after the act, with the bed undisturbed and belongings ransacked in the adjacent room.
Moscow dispatch notes the Finnish minister and 30 staff members departing for home tonight due to delays in exit visas. Separately, readers are reminded of Christmas carols and shopping days approaching, with mention of "What Child is This" and "Greensleeves" melody.
United Press reports Joseph P. Kennedy will deliver to President Roosevelt today a confidential briefing on the European wars. The White House and State Department expect Kennedy to influence policy toward belligerents, especially Soviet Russia and Finland, after meetings with Roosevelt’s envoy and Paris diplomats.
New Haven, Conn December - Without an unexpected peace, the outlook is for the war to intensify and spread across Europe. Hugh Ballile, president of United Press, told the Yale Press Club that this conflict will grow gradually rather than erupting suddenly, involving Germany, Russia, Britain, Finland, and Poland as hostilities widen.
In the Erie gravel scandal case, defense attorney J. Paul Rupp urged the jury to pin guilt on former Attorney General Margiotti rather than Lawrence. The closing arguments centered on the 1985 bulk bidding plan favoring Pioneer Materials and alleged connections to Colegrove and Verona, with Margiotti accused of orchestrating inquiries into bids.
Reports this afternoon that a new petition is being circulated among business men asking that City Council reconsider its action in dropping the installation of parking meters here lacked verification today. It was learned that considerable sentiment in favor of the parking meters was expressed during an informal meeting of northside merchants Wednesday morning and that petitions were discussed. So far as could be learned, however, no definite action has yet been taken.
Five women and seven men were to decide the fate of Markin Vinik, a 55 year old miner from Tin Town Salina, after he killed three neighbors and wounded three others before police captured him in his barricaded home. He faces murder charges for the fatal shooting of Mrs Catherine Machulsky, mother of 12, on September 1.
United Press reports Europe’s powers show unity from Scandinavia to the Dardanelles against Bolshevist danger. Finland says Red forces use poison gas shells and Moscow claims Finnish defenses hold. Russian troops push along Karelia as Britain and Germany announce air actions and naval incidents.
Harrisburg December 7 Republicans have begun a campaign in earnest to win the 1940 Republican presidential nomination for Gov Art H James. G O P leaders opened the roster of possibilities as James signaled willingness to discuss next year’s prospects while denying responsibility for a campaign. State officials and advisers, including James F Torrance and Marion Margery Seran, met as Col Carl Estes visited the governor’s office. Footer James said he preferred to be a quiet participant at the convention, while not ruling out active influence.
Governor Arthur H. James announced a proposed 20 million dollar highway improvement program aimed at modernizing roughly 8000 miles of state routes. He emphasized concentrating funds in hard hit counties like Allegheny, Westmoreland, Schuylkill, Luzerne, Lackawanna, and others, with some work via WPA projects and 2 million set aside for the Broadfield route.
Spencer Penrose a 74 year old Colorado Springs based mining magnate and benefactor who transformed Pike's Peak region into a tourist center died today at his home after a period of illness. He had returned in November from treatment. Penrose funded numerous projects and was known worldwide for his philanthropy and wealth.
Thom a Dewey arrives in Minneapolis to seek support from business leaders farmers and politicians for his 1949 campaign plan to win delegates beyond states backing favorite sons. Aimed at defeating what he calls the New Deal defeatism and despair, the New York attorney general and campaign figure is greeted by Mayor George Leach as he launches a national drive for delegates and momentum.
Police report a rising issue as transient suspects target city stores before Christmas. Frank Ryan of Philadelphia was arrested and a large stash of stolen goods was recovered. James Dooley of Youngstown, a repeat offender with 33 prior arrests, was detained after demanding money from a resident and he allegedly stole items from several shops. Dooley faces possible county prosecution.
Dec 7 250 hungry adults and children queued at City Hall as Welfare Director Fred W. Ramsey declared adults can stand hunger better than children. County treasurer Horvash noted about two thirds spoke for the relief group, with many saying they had nothing to eat but rolled oats flour and apples from federal surplus programs.
Amsterdam dispatch reports the steamer Tijandoen, 8,200 tons, sank after being mined or submerged. Of 67 aboard, six are missing while 14 passengers were all saved. The ship’s owners released a notice with some names and details, though much of the report is garbled.
German troops conducted about 60 raids along the western front from the Monee to the Rhine in early hours, targeting French lines and no man’s land. Rockets and heavy fire lit the dawn as German battalions, possibly 4200 men in the Wissembourg sector, pressed the assault with artillery support and left prisoners and casualties on both sides.
A Philadelphia child, Kath Ty Pelt 8, died after a battle with dreaded lymphoid leukemia, drawing nationwide attention. Officials cite pneumonia caused by a cold contracted during the illness as the direct cause of death on Monday.
Police announced arrests after a weeks long inquiry into a theft of farm goods near Ashville. Two defendants Leren Sellen and Algery Vincent pleaded guilty to stealing turkeys from Herbert Chatfield's farm on November 13. They received sixty day sentences to Mayville jail. Investigators linked a lookout in a parked car to the crime, with other suspects named including Sellen's sons and a nephew. Westfield troopers recovered guns, a work saw, a wire, and other items from the raid.
In Dubois Pennsylvania an apparent hunting accident turned fatal when William Weise 54 shot and killed Marvin Gibson 22, mistaking him for game. Grief over the incident drove Weise to take his own life, his body found in an abandoned mine after a late afternoon search.
Pittsburgh December 1 eighteen year old Sophie Kulick and her mother were found guilty of voluntary manslaughter for exposing a newborn in a thicket leading to its death in a Tuiehhitn hospital The eight men and four women jury deliberated two hours before verdict and recommended mercy for both suspects Sentence deferred The state claimed grandmother Minnie Kulick took the child to the Lickel elderly after birth and abandoned it fearing her husband’s wrath
Official notice lists motor registrational expirations for operators licensed by the Corry police. It states registrations for vehicles including tractors and light equipment expire March 31 1980 with details on operator lice es and related dates.
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