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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1940
Page
1
Incomplete OCR fragment outlines salaries and claims including amounts such as 6251 and 8500 for various hospital and assistant roles. Mentions names like Maine and Taylor and references to a veteran, a riot and a stairway incident with unclear context and dates.
A fragment from a shop listing notes a half cutlery item priced at 75 cents. Details are incomplete but imply a sale or bargain in progress with emphasis on the affordable price point.
London reports heavy casualties and damage after German bombers strike the capital in a devastating raid. Reports describe rain, flame, and explosions amid widespread destruction and civilian casualties as wartime weather and fog hamper rescue efforts.
Thomas Finn, U S Labor Department conciliator, mediates talks between Aero Supply Manufacturing Co and Lodge 1508 I A M to settle wage contract differences. Lodge members voted 100 percent for strike on December 15, but officials hope a strike can be avoided as conciliation resumes after failed company talks.
German forces push to the Bulgarian frontier as Romania troops close toward the border. Estimates of Nazi troops rise to 400,000 with Hungary announcing mobilization by January 15. British raids target German ports and Naples as Mussolini faces Bombing and the Bar dia siege.
A sudden cold spell swept parts of Pennsylvania after a spell of record warmth and drizzle. Heavy fog on the highways over the weekend caused fatalities in automobile accidents. Intermittent rain raised rivers in several areas, though officials warned mood levels remained manageable and danger was limited.
London endured a night of incendiary bombing as Nazi raids shattered the capital. Many buildings in the central city were destroyed or damaged, including landmarks like the Guildhall and Sir Christopher Wren's Church of St Lawrence Jewry. RAF fighters, fire crews, and police fought fires as dawn broke, with authorities calling the attack a deliberate attempt to burn Britain's hub of empire.
Health authorities impose quarantine after a measles flareup over the weekend. Acting Health officer Harley Drake lists cases including Charles Wood 329 Concord Street Delores Hester 809 East Main Street Francis Broughton 14 and Shirley Broughton 11 of 239 Marion Street Frank Prathero 2 Vedirs months 34 West Frederick Dorothy Patterson 7 45 East Frederick and William Paulson 5 West Church Street. The outbreak follows a similar flareup in the Washington school district amid other illnesses as authorities respond.
The article recounts the violent murder case involving Dearolph Wentling and the long rivalry tied to the 1912 killings of his parents and sister. It notes Wentling’s claim that Wentling was responsible for his father’s death and his vow to avenge the losses as McKinley spoke of the case amid labor disputes and public attention.
A private detective spent the weekend in Corry conducting an inquiry into alleged irregularities in parking meter contract negotiations tied to a city council controversy. The probe, part of a statewide look at parking meter sales, hints at irregularities connected to the meter bids and potential “close hacks” without confirming any illegal actions.
Edward Johnson of Rockdale township Crawford county was held negligent by a coroner jury at Union City in the fatality of Roy D. Ferris, 43, also of Rockdale Township, who died after injuries near Mill Village. The jury listed Johnson as negligent in failing to keep proper control of his car. Ferris suffered a fractured skull and died Tuesday night after the accident.
State College geophysicist Dr. Heamut Landsberg from Pennsylvania State College predicts more earth shocks in New England and southern Appalachia during the first week of January. He says expected shocks will recur but likely not exceed past intensity.
Unseasonal ten days of spring like weather ended Sunday as temperatures fell and rain turned to snow. Residents awoke to ground cover and a stiff chill with readings much cooler than recent weeks. Truck drivers from Sherman and north reported heavier snow inland. Highways showed minor denting but traffic continued, with forecasts predicting more snow and continued cold tonight. Health officials welcomed the return to normal seasonal conditions, hoping colder weather improves the overall health situation.
Clarion Pa Del Jaube Wines: acquired to death yenenday of Harry Rowe former la tion county judge and prom inent attorney. Meuleo was a former Republican county chairman and active in lumber coal and oil industries.
In Harrisburg on December 30, lawmakers discussed ending protracted disputes over the Rembleat Senate and Democratic Hue agenda. Republicans hold 126 in the House and 2 in the Senate short of a two-thirds margin to confirm gubernatorial appointments, while Speaker-elect Elmer Kilroy expressed cautious optimism for bipartisan alignment to finish essential work by May 30, including possible Workmen’s Compensation, old age assistance, and relief bill amendments.
Waterford resident Mrs. Charles Van Epps age 42 of H D 5 Waterford was admitted to Corry hospital shortly after noon today suffering shock and contusions to the head. Information indicates a car driven by her sister overturned, exact details unavailable.
Harrisburg December 10. Keynoting the first meeting of six new divisions of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Saisford D Bodchier of Philadelphia outlines aims for criminal, municipal, real estate, and juvenile law areas. The two day session begins Friday at Hershey.
Washington critics weigh Roosevelt address as the United States contemplates defense aid for Britain while Germany and Italy gauge the implications. Wheeler disputes the president’s stance, London and Berlin assess impact, Rome warns of axis tolerance weakening.
Treasury experts estimate borrowing about 5 billion dollars in 1941 to finance defense. They consider using saving stamps and potential school child participation like wartime bonds. Secretary Morgenthau asked for study as financing needs exceed tax revenue by roughly 9,009,000,000 dollars.
President Roosevelt warned Americans last night that the nation faces a warlike emergency and that all defense and aid to Britain to date have been insufficient. He urged abandoning normal business, boosting munitions, and intensifying support for Britain, while framing Axis aims as incompatible with democracy and peace.
Philadelphia December 30. A plan to revise wages in the miners’ coal industry is suggested as a means to restore demand for Pennsylvania anthracite. The idea is backed by Willis G Roosevelt an official linked to the reorganization of the Philadelphia Bank and Trust Company debt unit in a landmark case.
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