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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1939

Page

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Earthquake toll soars in eastern Turkish zone and war reports mix

Renewed shocks hit eastern Turkey as an official inquiry notes potential death toll near 100,000 with widespread devastation across cities and towns. Amid global war updates, a German U boat sinks a British battleship as Finnish forces push Russians on multiple fronts, while reports of unrest and strategic lines shape the unpredictable wartime scene.

Penn Fed Anbul Turkey Brain Filal Gures Trébizond Gal Maintyn Inein Dare Tomdeery Jelve Black Sea Jinnad Byinean City Veaviniee Enys

Bride of 6 Weeks Slain in Electric Car Tragedy

Identification of the body shows Mrs Rene Smith, 26, a bride of six weeks, run over by an interurban electric car near South Bend. Rex Smith, her husband, offers no explanation for her death. The victim lay along the car tracks, presumed dead or unconscious, as investigators pursue a mysterious murder case.

South Bend Rene Smith Heroxs Mia Rex Smith Wbaye

Nazi propagandist Ross dies after protest report

The report named Dr Colin Ross sabovet as a registered Nazi propagandist charged by the Diss committee for activities aiming to photograph industrial plants. Representative Jerry Vooilis released the report noting Ross recently toured the United States in a special automobile equipped with police cameras.

Colin Ross Sabovet Diss Committee Jerry Vooilis Galitarnia Ross United States Molion

Wreck Blamed on Tampering Injures Rail Safety Probe

The New York United Press reports the Interstate Commerce Commission found the San Francisco to city line wreck on August 12 caused by tampering with train equipment. Twenty four people were killed as investigators blamed removal of lighting and signals for the crash. A Wheeling, West Virginia coal vein update notes a possible million-scale stoking project with large tonnage estimated.

United Press Ashington Jamie Irak Ber

Warn Against Faulty Pipes in Furnaces

Fire Chief Andrew Paulson warns residents about chimney fires tied to poor maintenance and faulty stoves and furnaces. He urges against forcing heat, notes dangers from sagging rusted smokepipes and defective chimneys, and warns hot ashes should not be dumped in wood boxes or paper cartons as cold weather raises fire risk tonight.

Andrew Paulsonoday Alinnis Iossen

Borah Urges Deep Cuts in War Program

Senator William Borah of Idaho calls for drastic reductions in national defense spending. He argues many items cannot be cut without weakening readiness and stresses balancing the budget remains a priority, though specific reductions are hard to identify.

Unico Fair Washington William Borah Idaho Boral Uny

Newly Elected Officials to Take Oath at Monday Induction

Incumbent Concillment lect Stanley H Nichols and aid City Treasurer-elect Irene Mullen will be sworn in at the Municipal Building Monday at 10 o clock. The ceremony includes oath, mayor's message, city offices elected, and appointments to departments including street commissioner and health officer. Mayor Hepler said arrangements are complete for the reorganization session, with a brief inaugural address and emphasis on fiscal matters and planned improvements. The inauguration is open to the public.

Stanley H. Nichols Sand Tred Barnes Aid City Irene Mullen Oleth Janites Frank &. Hepler Journal

Quintuplets 10 Live With Folks Dionnes Return Home

The Dionne quintuplets are going to live with their parents Mr and Mrs Dionne and their seven siblings after Dr Allan Roy Dafoe steps down from guardianship. Dafoe will remain the quint's physician under a new agreement granting the parents control over religious and scholastic education with Ontario oversight. A large house will be built to accommodate study and living arrangements for the quintuplets and their extended family.

United Press Callander Dionne Papa Mama Dionne Allan Roy Dafoe

Squealer Gains Aid From Officials in Philadelphia Case

In Philadelphia on December 28 officials aided by the aroused public praised a man called the "faith Healer" for providing key help in the arsenic murder syndicate case. Capt. James Kelly and the homicide squad credited him with locating evidence in multiple murders that might have remained undiscovered without his surrender.

Py Unyeneres Ariladelphia Wmorrly Louis Rabbi Bolber Brooklyn Leotrie Philadelphia James Kelly Hils

Mobilize All Men in Holland for Work Decree Issued

A decree signed by Major General I HoRaynders authorizes mobilization of every man in the Netherlands from 18 to 69 for emergency labor. The emergency order, issued today, is effective immediately and applies to all defense force regions.

Aiaslehla Netherlands I HoRaynders Ues

Allied troops strengthen Maginot line with new field positions

Paris Allied forces expand defenses along the Maginot line adding trenches tank traps and concrete pill boxes a spokesman said. Copenhagen reports the Danish steamship Hanne was sunk off the east coast of England with 15 dead and two saved. Finnish ski patrols may have reached the Leningrad Murmansk railroad to disrupt Red Army supply lines on the far north front. London reports a British trawler struck value and sank on the east coast. nine crew members were rescued by a British tanker.

Jor Alex Morris United Press Germany Finland Europe Berlin Nuree London Sife Con Ming Arctic Dastiert Thaat Alissa Kemi Ihe Rew Anih Red Armg Lake Ladoga Tarritory Wade Stratig Minnis Karelian Mannerheim Line Vipuri Gulf of Fhstind Vanal Moscow Die Rendti Misinifortia Belviag Dajoh Bigp United Fress Paris Wu Yar Office Copenhagen Denmark Berlingske Tidende Hanne England Mid-Vinland Russia Leningad-Mukraanale Red Army

Red Rose girl identified as entertainer in murder case

Los Angeles reports confirm the so called red rose girl as Jerry Burns, 23, one of California bar attendants known as a B girl. The murder mystery deepens as clues show she left with a customer an hour before her body was found in a coal yard. The killer, a casual bar patron who knew a B girl, sought to obscure her identity and attacked her face and clothing.

United Press Los Angeles Poller Jerry Burns Californiia Aeat Yard YPMS Ron Burns

Pleasure craft licensing urged for Pennsylvania waters

Harrisburg reports that pleasure craft owned by Pennsylvanians and operated on State Waterways must meet the commonwealth Moenstha licensing laws even if leased by the federal government. Attorney General Claudia T. Reno stated the requirement after a State Wish Commission inquiry found owners on the Ohio River and associated tributaries had not complied with the state permit rules.

United Areas Harrisburg Mandagaljela Tiver

Delay Golden Rule Meeting Postponed One Week

The regular Corry Iden Rule duo meeting at St Pauls Gutherat Church has been delayed to the following Monday in January. Mr Hillstrom, secretary and GM of Corry Jamestoyn Manufacturing, will be principal speaker, with Joe Mobilization Campaign chair speaking on employment drive. Officers election postponed to allow nominating committee time to finalize candidates. A report on Christmas period business from merchants and other holiday items will be discussed.

Corry St. Paul's Gutherat Nda Monts Hilistrom Corry- Jamestoyn Manufacturing Russell Briggs Hillstrom Aduli Elky

Schools to resume Tuesday after Christmas recess ends

City schools and parochial systems announce reopening Tuesday January 20 following Christmas recess. Corry and St Edward's buildings closed since December 21 will reopen next Tuesday. Out of town teachers return weekend, next recess is Easter, March 22 to 31.

oRoakhithe Corryays St. Edward's Corry Jisp Tia

Young Roosevelts Injured in Crash Near Paris Virginia

Franklin Roosevelt Jr and his wife Ethel du Pont were mildly hurt in an automobile collision near Paris Virginia after attending a charity party at Kenneth Gilpin’s home in Boyce They were en route to Washington for the holidays when the accident occurred early today

Franklin Roosevelt, Jr Ethel du Pont Here Roosevelts Kenneth Gilpin Boyce Washington Paris Vinginia

Corryites Among 76,000 Benefit Recipients In Pa

Regional Director Wilda L Dill of the Social Security Board estimates monthly old age and disability benefits total 10 to 13 million dollars for about 76 000 Pennsylvanians in 1840. Disbursement last year reached 1 600 000 with offices opened in Allentown Altoona Chester Erie Harrisburg and more. Offices now serve 93 cities and towns with claims processed at regional offices in Greensburg McKeesport New Kensington Pottsville Shamokin and York.

Popes Am Curry Walt Sungsyors Age Insurance Bureau Adanelving Wil AL Sridge Greensburg McKeespelt New Kessigon Pottsville Sharvey Glahiner Tsek Hazleton Johinstown Kanasel New Castle Om City Sadaephia PiiLijurei Readhs Sclanton Uniontown Williameps Wilkese Batve Yorke Meyers Nowya

Crash Victim Reported In Critical Condition

Harry A. Alexander 48 of Branklin Street was critically injured in a two truck collision on Route h west of Wrightsville. He sustained a fractured skull fractured shoulder and broken femur when his truck skidded and hit a truck driven by James Ware of Erie near Merle Sith farm. He was taken to Corry Hospital after spending a reportedly comfortable night.

Harry A. Alexander Branklin Wrightsville al Corry Alexander James Ware Erie Merle Sit

McCandless to Remain Prosecutor in Retrial

Butler Pa December 29 District Attorney Lee C McCandless will stay on as prosecutor after his term ends January 1 during the retrial overseen by Dr Charles S Miller president of Slippery Rock State Teachers College. McCandless said he expects to continue the case when it resumes next Tuesday. Willis A MacDonald who defeated McCandless in the last election remains district attorney on Monday.

McCandless United Press Butler Lee C Charles S. Miller Slippery Rock State Teachers College Willis A. MacDonald

Lupe Velegco Duped in Hollywood Scam Claim

A confused report from Hollywood alleges Lupe Velegco was swindled by a hustler who promised a blessing and a monetary payout. Police say the case involves a $1000 alleged loss and a 72500 figure from an occult claim, with unclear details pending investigation.

Lupe United Renss Hollywood Lupe Velegco Hussler Tricle

Opening sessions draw 150 youth to Ene convention

More than 290 young people from Corry Brantford Jamestown Hisffalo Heike Youngsville Union City Sulamanen and nearby areas attend opening sessions of the Mid-Year Convention of the Young People of the Ene Conter oyce of the United Brethren churches held two days with The Ineal church as hostess group. Banquet at 6 30 p m opened convention with Keith Medlon and Rev Bear Schull giving talks on Keeping On. Dr J H Smith head of New York State Christian Endeavor Societies spoke. Musicians from Farmer's Valley performed. Services continue today with 145 pm and 7790 py.

Corry Brantford Jamestown Hisffalo Heike Youngsville Union City Sulamanen United ‘Brethren Churches Ineal Lottay Ie Brie J. HL Smith New York State Christian Endeavor Societies Farmer's Valley

Sabotage Probe Hits Revere Brass Works

Investigators probed a sabotage fire at the Revere Brass Company plant in Revere Massachusetts. Early reports said arson or sabotage may have started the blaze that spread through the plant, delaying destroyer construction and shifting work to Bath and Meyoford facilities.

Byteeneeenee Revere Mass Sev Wal Sayolours

Rule on unions in Philadelphia courts and employers

Fragmented OCR text discusses legal views on rule making for unions in Philadelphia. Mentions American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations context, and employer dominance issues. Provided text is garbled with incomplete names and dates.

Philadelphia Gineuit Court of Appeale Salty Lodey Or Niceation Company Iinidné Lepah Mi American Federation of Taneyee Congress of Tiedtustrint Orpen Woks

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Ona Oka Ken Quahor Syria Ind W. Va Snay Paulson Frank E. Hepler Dr. Dafoe Board of Guardians of Quinti Squealer Holland Bulleting A. Hillstrom Young Roosevelts H. A. Alexander Corry Hospital Young People of Conference of United Brethren Church
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