Federal workers launch wide spy hunt under treasury order
Lincoln Ivey, famed for Capone and Hauptmann cases, directs an extensive treasury spy drive as heads of investigative agencies are ordered to stay on alert. The plan aims to identify any contact of treasury employees with suspicious activities and may involve cross agency coordination.
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United Press
Waslington
Lincoln Ivey
AL Capone
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Treasury
Une
Auy
Army
Berns
Ieey
Millare Ettelligence
City Council Split Over Street Commissioner Appointment
City Council faces division over appointing a new street commissioner to succeed the late M Harrington. Stanley Nichols and Mrs Vonda Harrington are contending for the post, with Mayor Hepler and Fred Weaver favoring Harrington’s faithful staff member. Nichols has support for his past department leadership, but his potential resignation from the Council could create a vacancy. An agreement to preserve harmony is hoped before the next meeting.
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Stanley Nichols
Francis Harrington
Fidward M. Harrington
Stanley EL. Nichols
Vonda Harrington
Wother
Frank E. Hepler
Fred J. Weaver
Harrington
Richard Rossbacher
Sandburg
West Wwesk
Automobile Destroyed by Fire in Columbus Photo
A Pon Hae automobile owned by Harold Damon of Columbus was completely destroyed by fire in Columbus last evening. An attempt to save the car proved futile and the machine was burned beyond repair. The cause of the blaze was not known by the Journal informant.
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Harold Damon
Columbus
Columbua
Journal Informant
Former Corryites In Crash At Erie
Jeanor Goring age 39 of 8251 Zimmerman Road Erie formerly of Corry was injured in a two car collision at Mast 30th and Perry streets. Passenger Elizabeth Gorlog 4% also from Erie was taken to a hospital. other driver Ray Pitkowski of 732 East Alst Street Erie involved.
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Erie
Jeanor Goring
Zimmerman Road
Coryr
P. R. Telager
Parade Street
Mast 30Th
Perry Streets
Trivor
Elizabeth Gorlog
Ray Pitkowski
Alst Street
Hold Boys Who Broke Into Frisco Mint
The boys who broke into the mint had time to rethink today as federal authorities pursued the same aim. Investigators sought burglar proof measures and noted the incident raised questions about security and policy.
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Frisco Mint
Five Children and Mother Die in Winnipeg Fire Tragedy
Mrs Lyle Robson and five children perished in a house fire in St Pimers Winnipeg. The husband and one child escaped with burns as crews battled the blaze in arctic 28 degree cold. Firemen faced extreme conditions hampering efforts to reach the flames.
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United Press
Winnipeg
Lyle Robson
St. Pimers
Chicken Thieves Surprised In Bear Lake Poultry House
Special to the Journal. Der. Bear Lake Delaware farmer H D Chapman reported two men inside his poultry house. Derbert Moore of Waterford and a companion named Sam Moore were challenged by neighbor Tyan Hawkins. Moore later surrendered at Roy Perkins’ farm and confessed intent to steal chickens. A postponement set until a later date for further action and a warrant expected for the other Moore.
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Bear Lae
Tyan Aviing
Roy Perkins
Constable Charter
C. Wilson
Hawkins
Ehickynd
Nomination of Laurie Gets OK as Assistant Fire Chief
Laurie Laurie Laurie was confirmed as first assistant chief of the Corry Fire Department by the City Council at a special meeting. He was nominated by the Stanford Hose Company last week and succeeds Charles Craker who left for a position in Oklahoma City.
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Ray Laurie
Corry
City
Laurie
Stanford Hose Company
Charles T. Craker
Oklahoma City
Wage Average Drops in Pennsylvania Industries
The Pennsylvania Labor and Industry Department reports a late fall upswing in employment from October to November, the best in five years, driven mainly by manufacturing sectors. However, average weekly earnings fell from 25.22 dollars in October to 24.91 dollars in November.
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Pennsylvania
Ocober
Labor and Industry Department
Corry’s 1939 Baby Gift Drive Promises Rich Prizes
An old saying links a newborn to luck. Next week Corry expects its first 1939 baby and a silver spoon as the first New Year’s gift, with thirteen local merchants pledging prizes for the newborn’s celebration.
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Corry
Corry Birth Announcement Contest Rules Set
The contest is open to bonafide Corry residents. Entries must include the baby’s birth certificate proof and birth time recorded by the physician or midwife, with notarization. Birth must occur within Corry city limits. Winners announced in the Journal on Monday.
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Luge Murernaeniene Og
Corry
Motday
Baby born in 1939 receives New Year prizes in hospital
Parents of the first baby born in the year 1939 at City hospital will receive a certificate and be entered for numerous prizes from local sponsors. Today’s announced prizes include a solid gold ring, a color 8x10 portrait, baby care items, books, silverware, and savings bonds from Brooks' Studio, Keister's, W.T Grant, Citizens National Bank, Heley Shappe, Western Auto, Phillips, GC Murphy, and more.
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Alts
Caxiy
FL Curtis
Brooks’ Studio
Keister
W.T Grant Company
Baby Pioneer
Citizens National Bank
Sivings Bank
B.C. Chapin & Sony
Allce
Misler'n Pharmacy
Moral Daley Go
Quarty
Anit
Vo, Phillips
GC Murphy Company
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Corry Evening Journal Fr iday December item brief
Corry Evening Journal reports a short Friday item with unreadable details from the Corry area. The fragment mentions a December reference and a local event but lacks clear names or specifics.
A.G.E. System Data Opened to PUC Audit
Harrisburg December 30. Books of the Associated Gas and Electric empire controlled by Howard C Hopson will be opened for Public Utility Commission inspection after Hopson announced his severance from the system. Beamish stated the withdrawal yields a mutual service arrangement under Utilities Management Corp. Costs and practices will be reviewed in hearings set to reconvene January 4. Leaders include Mrs S Murray Jones and Daniel Jones.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Associated Gas and Electric Utility
Howard C. Hopson
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Hopson
Ayatem
Richard J. Beamish
Beamish
Hopson Utilities
The
Utilities Management Corporation
Ralph Johison
New York
Hanks
A. Ch. E
Federal Power Commission
Fich
Mra. S
Murray Jones
Daniél Jones
Beamigh
Election Code Defects Debated in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg delays and defects in Pennsylvania’s new election code are being reviewed after two years of operation. State Elections Director James H. Wallace drafted fixes under Commonwealth Secretary David L. Lawrence. Officials say the codification is large but flaws exist to be repaired by the Republican administration and legislative readers. In Richmond, Va the issue of sex education faces parental resistance as American children seek such instruction amid public school debates.
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United Press Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
James H. Wallace
David L. Lawrence
Richmond
Bénjamin J. Gruenberg
Sonsultant
Public Health Service
$35,000 Holdup by Three Gunmen in Youngstown
Three armed men robbed two Railway Express employees in Youngstown Ohio, escaping with 35000 dollars consigned to the Federal Reserve Bank in Cleveland. The bandits wrecked a car on the Youngstown Salem highway and were pursued by highway patrols and local officers. Guards cordoned the area while the suspects fled with the currency.
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Youngstown O
Railway Express Agency
Federal Reserve Bank
Cleveland
Youngstown
Tey
Gwin Cay
Youngstown-Salem
Sale
Man slays child bride and father in Clover Male affair
In Terre Haute Indiana on December 30 a 19 year old man William Query killed his 16 year old wife Betty and her father after failing to reconcile. He then died by suicide. The couple had eloped from Ralph Driendail's family farm after a brief courtship and a marriage at Clover Male.
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Torre Haute
Ind
William Query
Betty
Tirst
Niled
Query
Ralph D. Iendail
Hew Potiens
Clover Male
Goebbels Injured In Berlin Scandal Rumor
United Press reports from Basle claim Joseph Goebbels was beaten by friends of a German actor’s wife amid a Berlin scandal. The minister, hospitalized, allegedly near death, faces possible imprisonment as Hitler reportedly frowns on the affair involving Magda Goebbels and Lida Baarova. Weather: cloudy tonight and Saturday, colder tonight.
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Basle
Switzerland
Joseph Goebbels
Setor
Naaidom
Hug Jain
Hitler
Newa
Goebbels
Toyal
Guitsy Froelich
Lida Baarova
Tim
Froelich
Baarova
New low railroad rates eyed for proposed reform
Washington reports rail executives meeting to discuss a plan endorsed by J Mont Wheeler and Hastings to involve the Interstate Commerce Commission in postmile passage gates and low fare routes. Willard of Baltimore & Ohio expressed no firm stance while Splawn supplied coal and revenue data claiming profitability under reduced rates.
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Washington
Deess
Tudiy
Alscanie M Prosperity
Interstate Collinercy Commission
New York
Sun Wranelgen
Photiman Tironi
Wheeler
J. Mont
Wenihe Inberstte Cone Huetoe Committee
TEC Chudennin Watley
Johny A. Hastings
Hastings
Association of American Railroads
Roosevelt
Niel Willard
Baltimore & Ohio
Willard
Whesler
Splawn
Watchnight services big feature here
Large Roma parish style observances mark a city wide New Year eve as churches plan extended services from early evening through midnight with Rev G J Ghelmeg and Rev JAD Ray Bais leading Catholic and Baptist gatherings. Police prepare for alcohol venues to close and clubs to halt late hours amid the festive season.
Week of Prayer Services Open Monday Evening
The annual Week of Prayer services begin Monday evening in Corry, hosted by the Corty Ministerial motion, with the theme suggested by the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America. Rev. Ray Harris will speak at the Christian and Mission ary Alliance church, inviting all residents to attend nightly through the first week of January, focusing on reconciling individuals, thought life, church life, and nations.
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Diaeu
Corty
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Ray Harris
Corry
Erie man hurt in fall at home on East Frederick Street
An East Frederick street resident, Erle Railroad trainman, 38, was injured last night after tripping and falling during a confrontation at home. His condition this morning is satisfactory, though X-ray images will assess the full extent of his injuries. he is a well known figure among Erie residents with many local friends.
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East Frederick Street
Erie Paikondora
Lelnce
Maintenance workers at PGH may strike in Pittsburgh
Dec 10 Pittsburgh reports an announcement of a proposed economic move affecting city mains and 57 percent of employed workers. The note mentions maintenance workers and possible strike action by PGH personnel amid citywide labor tensions.
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