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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1940
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Pittsburgh Methodist event and a Methodist Act with various prices and figures. The text is garbled with multiple misread words, but references to Methodist groups and a conference or act appear, alongside scattered numbers such as 20¢ and 130.
The cost analysis for Corry School District finances, completed by the Pennsylvania Economy League, will not be presented at tonights Board of Education meeting. A local citizens committee will review the survey, with potential mill-rate reductions discussed after its submission. The League aims to verify details before public release.
Sir Lymn Duff 64 year old chief justice assumed duties as administrator after the governor general died from a fall in his Montreal bath. The event leaves Canada in a wartime period with a federal election set for March 26. Tweedmuir, previously John Buchan, held the viceroy title and was nearing retirement in Scotland. The report notes London circles already considering a successor, with Lord Big and the Duke of Devonshire among names.
United Press reports 17 dead and 4,500 left homeless in Albany Georgia after Saturday tornado. Long lines formed at canteens and the city auditorium served coffee and sandwiches in an improvised kitchen. Relief priority delayed rebuilding as officials noted widespread destruction including schools used as shelters and hundreds injured.
The Corry school office reportedly sent a request for bleacher equipment to a Illinois firm, prompting street talk over the weekend. The Illinois manufacturer redirected the inquiry to J B Patterson of the Corry Bleacher Company, with a reply copy shared locally. Patterson and others, major taxpayers, showed keen interest as details emerged.
The Plymouth car owned by John Foley was stolen Friday night and found abandoned in a ditch near Irvine. Motor Policeman Williams reported locating the vehicle, with little evidence of theft or identity. The machine was moved to Snypes Garage in Irvine as Foley planned to return it to Corry.
Harrisburg reports another effort to unify Pennsylvania Democrats over Senator Joseph F. Guffey with Philadelphia Chairman John B. Kelly urging harmony. A Washington talk was held to decide if Guffey will face a primary challenger and who might oppose him, with a new decision expected soon as anti-Guffey forces weigh their options.
Springfield report says Postmaster General James A. Farley announced Massachusetts primary election slate of candidates pledged to his candidacy Democratic presidential nominee. He refused to say whether the action had the approval of President Roosevelt.
Washington Feb 12 Senator George W Norris Ind Neb called for moral embargos against Japan and Russia to impede food stuffs manufactured goods and war supplies. He described both nations as barbarous and said private citizens or groups could justify boycotts without government action.
Berlin dispatch says Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini spoke by telephone about US Secretary of State Sumner Welles and Europe trip plans. No official position from the German Foreign Office yet. the telephonic exchange aimed to clarify the German stance.
Globe reports in Albany 8000 taxpayers protested to demand reductions in taxes and state expenditures. The event marked the largest public demonstration during Gov. Herbert H. Lehman's tenure, opposing a $286,700,000 budget. Special trains and travel by airplane and automobile ferried expa yers to the capital.
Erie area reports indicate Alderman James Lonergan is likely to become Democratic county chairman with Michael Groniel stepping down. GOP leader Samuel Roberts, supported by Mayor Barber, is expected to remain in charge despite hinted retirement. Each of six county precincts and townships will elect one man and one woman to the county committee as party interest grows ahead of the April vote.
Civil Aeronautics Authority regional inspector began an investigation into a Raleigh area plane crash that killed two men from Philadelphia. Pilot Joseph Neu Burger, 43, died at Rise Hospital Sunday. passenger Sujiok, 93, also perished. Burgers’ passenger list and exact flight details were not fully released.
The American Youth Congress wrapped up a three day citizenship institute in Washington without backing President Roosevelts Finland policy or denouncing the Soviet invasion anywhere. Delegates booed or expelled anti Communist protesters and planned possible action at Lake Geneva Wisconsin in July.
Unites Press reports Rotterdam December 12 that the Burgerdijk of 6835 tons, sailing under the Holland America line, has been sunk by a torpedo as relayed by the ship’s master in a message received today. The fate of the crew is not yet specified.
Molin W Bracken longtime Corry relief advocate resigns from the Brie County Board of Public Assistance citing rigid new relief laws. He says family care clauses bond requirements and return of relief funds create hardship and frictions for small households. He praises fellow board members but notes expected changes mean fewer flexible interpretations under state control. A separate item reports a new cold wave sweeping Paris with snow and strong winds hindering infantry operations.
Ice jams drift down rivers and forecasts start to ease flood fears. Warm weather thawing rivers helps loosen gorges, with officials reporting reduced flood risk after ice breakup near Pittsburgh and Johnstown. Local towns note falling water levels as plans shift to monitor remaining ice sheets and downstream impacts.
Reporting from Northern Ireland, police raids seized 90 rifles from a British military cache at Ballykinlar amid Irish Republican clashes. In Birmingham two men were hanged last week, fueling new anger as a 20 mile security cordon and street violence left downtown tense and quiet with scarce foot traffic.
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