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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1940
Page
1
Rumania threatens to sever the Balkan Entente ties amid alleged German influence and renewed guarantees from Germany. Diplomats report discussions in Budapest with Hungary and Bulgaria also involved, signaling potential broader realignment in Southeast Europe.
Reports from Ensenada Mexico state Clark Gable and Carole Lombard were safe today near the Ga Tires Gun Club, 24 miles south of Ensenada, after the couple were feared lost in rugged Lower California country following a rainstorm. Officials said the pair, who had been on hunting trips, likely trekked into camp country with their usual travel routines. The search employed field teams and equipment, with authorities cautious about early conclusions.
Fragmentary report describes a pursuit involving a team or group on a road route, attempting to locate a machine. Mentions Gable, MGM star, and a disrupted tour with altered camps. No definitive sightings or stalled machines confirmed in the readable text.
The readable text references Lombard at a birthday event with Gable and Winkler, plus names like Miss Lombard and Carpenter. It hints at a cable party setting and a birthday celebration, but most specifics are obscured in the damaged OCR.
Corry police and state patrol pursued a dark Pontiac with Connecticut plates after a robbery in Jamestown. Witnesses said a man and a woman, described as African American, fled with about 517 dollars, mostly twenties, from the Duill Grill area. The victim, Wilcox of Watts Flats, was robbed after leaving the bar and was not harmed. Police investigated with no trace found by late afternoon.
Democratic leaders in Harrisburg gathered for the state committee’s 1910 nominating convention amid reports that party rules could be amended to avoid an open endorsement of a primary U S senator candidate. An authoritative source said State Chairman David J Lawrence and Philadelphia chairman Joho By Rely were involved in the discussion.
Washington February 2 Justice department announces a civil income tax suit against Al Capone seeking about 250000 in taxes interest and penalties. Judge John P. Rares in Chicago criticizes lack of diligence and warns the government must act by April 1.
A乱 garbled report notes state enforcement aims at unlicensed milk sub-dealers. Commission chairmen and county officials press for strict oversight, bond requirements, and penalties after a state superior court opinion on validity.
Delegates at Harr isburg hold the 4th annual State School Directors Association convention to weigh resolutions on public instruction leadership. Dr Isaac Miles Wright of Allen town proposes a plan to replace the superintendent with a nine member council reporting to the governor and approved by the senate. Other measures seek more aid for distressed districts, funding for tuberculosis examinations of teachers, and easing rules to allow dismissal of married female teachers with proper cause.
Pittsburgh reports that coal operators and members of the mine inspectors advisory association attacked a proposed federal mine inspection law. Senator Matthew M Welty of West Virginia introduced the measure yesterday, but operators deny support and warn it would add bureaucratic control for the industry.
Feb 2 Chief Sunlight of Drifting, Px, held on charges under the motor vehicle code after a collision. Police report show Wind render and utter wiremobile last seen with Rodty Vieciet of the MaAcHies from the highway.
In Harrisburg Democratic State Chairman David U. Lawrence and Philadelphia Chair man John B. Kelly at former Gov. Earle’s bedside agreed to ask the state committee to postpone endorsement for U S senatorial candidate while choosing state treasurer auditor general and delegates at large to the presidential convention. The move signals a policy shift possibly urged by National Chairman James A Farley to avoid a primary clash with Senator Joseph P. Guffey and avert jeopardizing Pennsylvania’s presidential election prospects.
Gen Hamilton Fish of New York denounces present depressions as unsound, un economic, and socialistic laws harming business and confidence. Speaking at the 6th Annual banquet of the Pittsburgh Real Estate Board, he urges a return to pro growth policies to revive business and employment.
A longtime dean of agriculture at a state college ends a forty year career. The article notes his leadership role at the college and his contributions to the department and agricultural education.
Pennsylvania's Liquor Control Board uses the 1939 amendment to curb licenses and close or alter village inns masquerading as hotels. The new power aims to enforce a quota of one drinking place per 1000 people, affecting several establishments in the district.
Police report reveal several display cases were broken and items stolen overnight. Witnesses describe disarray in the exhibit area with police cordoning off sections for investigation. No suspects named and no arrests reported as investigation continues.
Br'er Groundhog Br illogically predicts six weeks of winter as Punxsutawney Phil casts a shadow after stepping onto his stump. The hometown ceremony echoes the folklore that a sunlit day signals an extended cold season.
State Senator William J. Broe Jr of New Castle has appealed a denial of unemployment benefits by the State Unemployment Compensation Board. The request concerns his loss of a salesmanship job with American Cyanamid in Pittsburgh and argues he is totally unemployed due to service as a senator. Hearing set for Sunday morning before the board in Harrisburg.
Harrisburg Feb 2 Funds for mobilizing and coordinating all facilities of the Pennsylvania State Guard and seven other agencies were being lined up. State militia officials said coordination efforts would ensure supply readiness and mutual support across agencies.
Kenaries Cronin, newly appointed enumerator for the business and industrial census, will survey local business and industrial sites solo in Gerry Ers fornd ing. The census aims to finish in two weeks to a month, with farm and general individual censuses following, using a larger field force to shorten the overall period.
A general alarm fire swept the Base Lansdowne public school in East Lansdowne Pa today causing damage estimated near 100000 dollars. The blaze disrupted classes and prompted swift action by local firefighters.
Erie county officials, after a Harrisburg visit, announced six major Erie projects but none for Corry or nearby areas. Local Republicans press the highway department for details, hoping to secure funding for the Sciota road on Route 10 and other county needs during this construction season.
Official figures released in London show last month’s Turkish earthquake killed 5,000 people, destroyed 0,000 houses and left 200,000 homeless.
Corry and Cambridge Springs Scholastic Bands offered a joint benefit concert to raise funds for new uniforms at Chuny High School. Under Vermon Dyer and Guriton Ahyitee, the programs featured marches and overtures including American Folk, Glory of the Gridiron, and Royal High, performed by standout student musicians.
Finnish forces on the Karelian Front repelled a renewed Red Army assault on the Mannerheim Line center. Russian troops used sledge armor, tanks, and paratroopers, but Finns countered with hand grenades and tree concealment. Air raids reached Helsinki and surrounding areas as reports from the front and official communiqués described recent gains by Finnish defenders and casualties on both sides.
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