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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1939
Page
1
The Finnish forces used new methods to harass and slow Russian advances across frozen lakes. Reports say the Finns anticipated the attack, firing machine guns across ice while Russian troops suffered casualties. Weather and frost aided Finnish defense as observers noted heavy losses for the Russians and growing casualties along Lake Ladoga.
Finnish forces claimed a new Red army thrust on the Karelian Isthmus was repulsed as 300,000 Russian troops were reported massed on northern fronts. Finnish artillery and machines guns aided a defense, with counterattacks retaking towns and halting a Soviet lake crossing attempt.
City Council adopted Bills 643 and 644 at a brief session, fixing the 1940 tax levy at 14 mills and approving appropriations totaling 79,284.13 dollars for 1940. The tax levy allocates sinking fund 1308 mills, interest 0.984 mills, general purposes 4 mills, with other receipts and expenses totaling 73,264.13 dollars after anticipated uncollectibles and offsets. Major appropriations include general government 12,187.40, protection to persons and property 22,671, sanitation and health 1,086, highways 6,426, recreation 7907.37, and debt service 2,000.
United States Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia today ruled that husband and wife incomes may be treated as one for federal tax returns. The decision reverses earlier findings by district and circuit courts and allows losses from sale of capital assets to be deducted against gains by either spouse. The ruling, issued in a case involving both spouses, clarifies income treatment for joint tax reporting.
A seven year old boy living with Mr and Mrs Kidney Winks at 338 Franklin street sustained a fracture of the right arm in a coasting accident Tuesday afternoon. He was coasting near his home when his sled struck something and the bone near the wrist was fractured. He received medical attention and is reported to be recovering.
Dauphin County Court today refused a preliminary injunction to restrain enforcement of a state liquor regulation banning on premise amusements after legal hours. The board said taprooms may only offer music or dancing where local ordinances permit and clubs may continue after hours unless local rules prohibit.
Soviet air units dropped fifty bombs on Turku with unknown damage and casualties. Fifteen bombs hit Tampere causing one death and multiple injuries. Russians also bombed Hämeenlinna attracting evacuees from larger cities. casualties there unavailable. In Dublin large forces searched for caches linked to the Irish Republican Army.
United Press report from Washington notes President Roosevelt is budgeting for a federal treasury income around 6.06 billion dollars for the coming fiscal year amid expected business improvement. Budget figures reflect potential new levies and ongoing discussions on defense funding and anti communist legislation.
Detroit reports that Attorney General Frank Murphy disclosed a federal grand jury in Washington next week will hear evidence of industrial sabotage and espionage directed at Detroit Lansing and Flint. He noted close cooperation between the automotive industry and the War Department and said prosecutions would avoid political reliefs while guarding civil liberties.
London reports Britain’s long range war plan targets supremacy in the air to rival sea power. Canada’s expeditionary force arrives, Australia bets on an army division for spring training while New Zealand and other dominions join a program to train between 25 000 and 35 000 aviators yearly to support empire operations.
Duquesne Light Company announced a 1940 improvement program for the Pittsburgh district worth 16 000 dollars. The package includes a 30 000 horsepower power unit to increase capacity to 722 000 horsepower and related upgrades. In a separate item, the state treasury moved 300 000 dollars in securities from the Capitol vault to new quarters in the Finance Building in Harrisburg.
An earthquake today partly destroyed several villages and towns in central Asia Minor. Towns damaged include Samsoun Yougad Ordu Refahiye and Amasya as the Istanbul observatory seismology building suffered a first breaking shock.
Washington December 27 Labor policies of the New Deal appear likely to finish the initial test of administration strength in the next Congress. Key questions loom: should the Wagner Act be amended or should the NLBR personnel change, should Wage Hour admin funds be adjusted, and what permanent maritime labor policy should be adopted. Debate also centers on relaxation of limits on military officer appointments to unusual posts and potential investigations of the Wage Hour division.
Charles B Mulkie suffered a severe fracture of the right shoulder after slipping on a street near his home at 291 Northwest Street. He was taken to Erie for specialist care and a successful reduction is anticipated, though a lengthy recovery is expected. His wife Mrs Mulkie also injured in a fall at home, suffering multiple injuries but improving while confined to bed.
Former President Hoover travels to the Midwest to rally support and press fund drives for famine relief and American reconstruction. He announces a national relief program with 40 state committees to channel donations for food, clothing, and shelter.
A nor’easter swept into Pennsylvania causing widespread travel disruption. Snow fell lightly in some counties while gusty winds and cold temperatures closed highways, with dozens of motorists stranded on mountains. Airports reported poor visibility and no landings as the storm moved through.
The Corry City Council finalizes Bill No. 65 raising salaries of over a dozen municipal officials and employees by about $5 per month. Key positions include city clerk, chief of police, patrolmen, fire department heads, street commissioner, finance deputy, city solicitor, and municipal building janitor. The measure fixes elected official salaries and transfers funds to balance accounts for the new fiscal year.
Tokyo reports a mass petition signed by around 240 members of the Diet demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Abe. The push claims the cabinet failed on major issues and could force a forced resignation as the Diet plans to reconvene after holidays.
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