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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1940
Page
8
The piece outlines why Coughlin’s speeches were restricted after a 1936 sanction by Bishop J. Gallazhar. It details a hush surrounding his whereabouts during a Burcey attendance radio hour and notes associates’ claims of ignorance about his location.
District Attorney Carl Belin plans to present charges to the Clearfield county grand jury for a February term. L Hoover of Hyde defends, linked to a three vehicle wreck that killed Cliften Lees Mike Baronak and Dersey Wallach. Micke Ghurko 18 faces involuntary manslaughter for a gun incident injuring Norman Gistricht 18. Churko B25 charged with firearms act violation for possessing a gun without permit.
Harrisburg Mab Tilton Press reports Governor urges home building to boost Pennsylvanians and stave poverty. Officials cite payroll gains and rising construction activity as key to reducing unemployment and expanding business. The governor emphasizes open housing and real estate development to support buyers and builders amid varied economic signals.
Roosevelt third term support rolls in from Jersey City mayor Frank Hague and Senator Claude Pepper, with others like Edward Flynn and Clara Driscoll voicing various stances. Some Republicans urge safety and continuity while a few Democrats remain noncommittal amid national security talk. Route mileage for rural mail delivery covers 1,390,000 miles.
Senior High snapshot page profiles Edna Mae Robins, her humor and mischief, plus other classmates like Martha Mount and Bill Kafferlin, detailing activities from drama to cheerleading, and previewing Queen voting and upcoming school events at Wesleyville and local venues.
A portable radium detector is reported to the bureau of standards to detect trace radioactivity in materials, plants, and labs. The device quickly measures microgram levels of radioactivity, helping prevent accidental contamination by radium in facilities and experiments.
Crawford County District Attorney Herbert Mock announces a county drive to ban all punchboards, pinball machines, and bingo games plus other gambling devices. He cites rising party money, minor participation, and calls for enforcement with local police and municipalities Meadville Titusville. Prosecutions under theft and robbery laws will accompany any violations.
Lester R. Lopus announces the opening of a Western Auto Associate store at Union City, relocating a portion of stock from the Corry store. The Union City outlet will be managed by Clarente Lewis with Robert Magee as assistant manager, both locally based.
Penn State experts cover seed germination garden starting soil and tools for strengthening crops. Advice includes maple syrup quality, fall pig management, starting plants in cold frames and early season tree moving in February with ground conditions guiding sled use.
Lycoming Engine Company of Williamsport was purchased by the Joseph Reid Engine Corporation. W R Dunlap said equipment and lines will be moved to Oil City with motor production shifted here. About 10 Williamsport key men to operate primary machining, with some workers to be relocated.
Pictures of Hollywood have contracted to produce a full length picture using Grand Coulee dam as the background. The Reclamation Bureau announced the project highlighting the dam as the world’s largest man made structure and the centerpiece of the film.
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