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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1940
Page
1
Local notices cover a city plan for a New Year welcome while global and national items note weather grounding raids, war policy debates, tax changes, labor strikes, and civic actions. Corry reports Christmas and New Year events plus council actions, theft recovery, and local injuries.
Communities prepare watch-night services, parties and dances for New Year’s Eve and New Year 1841. George Le Terre’s band to play. Rex Theatre to stage special film program. church bells and factory whistles add to the farewell and welcome noises.
Frank J. Kaltenbach of Erie is named mercantile appraiser for Erie county in 1941 by Auditor General Warren Roberts. Roberts appointed 24 new appraisers across the region while retaining 37 incumbents in 61 of 67 counties. Other regional appointments include Crawford Mrs Rose A Blystone Cambridge Springs Forest Charles M Wolf Tionesta Mercer Edward McMahan Sharon Venango Elsie M Englich Rouseville and Warren Marie C Dillon Warren.
Washington December 31 heavy new income taxes were put in the must class today by Senators Connally of Texas and Johnson of Colorado who said higher rates were needed to finance defense. Connally estimated the new Congress would have to raise at least 1 billion dollars in additional revenue from all sources. He listed personal and corporate incomes electricity cosmetics and luxury products as the probable taxes. Specifically he said substantially higher rates would be imposed in the tax brackets from 4000 to 100000 or 150000.
Senator Wheeler of Montana denounces President Roosevelt on Europe peace policy. He says the United States must exert every effort for an immediate end to the war and rejects the idea the nation has no right to encourage peace. Verne Marshall claims a peace conference could occur if the administration approves, while a State Department note says no feasible peace proposals have been submitted.
Victor L. Daugherty, 24, of 128 Railroad Street, is in Corry Hospital with serious back injuries after slipping at Aero Supply Manufacturing Company and falling across a keg. He was removed to hospital around 7:20 PM. initial X rays did not reveal fracture.
Greensburg Pennsylvania report states police arrested a 28 year old newlywed after he admitted robbing a Phillips restaurant to fund his honeymoon. A hacksaw left by a burglar and broken iron bars led to his arrest. $260 was taken.
Corry’s first 19th baby will receive gifts from thirteen downtown merchants in the 1941 “The Pist Baby” program. Eligible parents must live within ten miles of Sorts find hospital and the birth must be registered by the attending physician. Participating stores offer items such as a bassinet, milk, a baby dress, scales, a baby spoon and fork, a deluxe baby seat, a jewel set, and a book-savings bank engraved with a name.
The final hours of 1940 saw a lull in Britain's aerial siege as Hitler warned troops 1941 would seal a notable victory. In the Balkans Greeks claimed 1000+ prisoners and repelled Italian counterattacks, while German air force claims and British concerns dominated wartime reportage.
Donald D. Williams was elected City Engineer to fill the unexpired term of Interm. Dickson. Hazel Merker was named chief assistant as part of a new civil service setup. Williams’ salary was set at 100 a year and Meredith? Noted as permanent. Williams previously served in the state highway and Turnpike commissions. Bond for Williams as engineer was approved at a special council meeting.
The Journal presents a full chronology of national and international events for 1940 on page 3 and a complete birth record for the past year on page 6. The regular New Year edition will continue with a review of local news, Roger Babson's 1941 forecast, and other features.
The council considered Bills No. 106 and 107 setting an 181 budget and salary raises for municipal workers. Bills No. 650 proposed funding changes and penalties. Van Tassel’s car collision on Route 6 near Stoneham injured Frederick Palehen, with Van Tassel unhurt. accident investigated by Private J. Ry Thompson of the state motor police.
Five miners trapped for hours in the Kent No 2 mine of Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal near McIntyre Indiana County were reported safe and hopeful for release by evening. Thirteen others escaped as rescuers worked to free the blocked heading using debris openings and air supply remained steady. The trapped men were listed as Edgar Swan 23 Louis Cantan 24 J Palm 28 Letarid Sturesi 23 and Paul Cochran 22 all from nearby towns.
Morris Chapin of Frank C Chapin and Sons reports recovery of his stolen automobile. The car was found in Kentucky in the possession of Paul and David Miller near Union City. Two girls, one named Kidder, and a runaway from an Erie home were detained with the youths. The theft was admitted by David Miller. the others were released. Insurance settlement arranged days earlier.
Howard Hopson former utilities official convicted in Fellers court on most counts of a $20 million gas and electric system fraud scheme. Jury found him guilty on 18 counts, acquitted on one conspiracy charge. Co defendants Gor tell A. Brownback and Charles M Travis acquitted. Sentencing set for January 15. Hopson faces up to 85 years and a $1,000,000 fine.
Berlin December 1941 German press with government consent launched caustic comment on President Roosevelt’s aid proposal to Britain. Reports say Hitler’s reply to the Sunday night address will be reflected in editorials. Press views condemn the Roosevelt speech as unconvincing and weakly argued.
Announcement notes the Hall grocery in Columbus sold to Frank J. Faulkner of Tionesta, who will take over January 2. Mrs. Hall continues to run operations with manager Mr. Thompson aiding retirement logistics. Faulkner plans to keep his Tionesta store. Workers’ minimum wage update follows in Harrisburg.
Pennsylvania hotels ask the Liquor Control Board to extend Saturday night liquor hours from midnight to 2 a.m. to curb bootlegging and avoid higher taxes. The Pennsylvania Hotels Association with 275 members, led by President Henry Scharf, presented the request to Chairman William S. Rial and praised state liquor control.
Reports say the U S Radiator Corporation local plant was sold to Ohio interests after months of negotiations. Details on the new owners plans and disposition of the big plant were not available from the local office.
Emll Zilka, 23, a Wisconsin native, was convicted of the Tarentum area fatal stabbing of Richard Sheriff, 28, after a dispute at a Wilalaville venue. Sentenced to six years in prison plus costs, Zilka claimed self defense but was found guilty.
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