Roosevelt Urges Peace in Pennsylvania Primary Fight
Democratic leaders opposed to Guffey renomination planned a late night meeting at City Chairman John B. Kelly’s home to discuss strategy after President Roosevelt urged unity before the April primary. Key figures from Philadelphia politics attended the White House conference but spoke without comment.
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Change in Air Mail Pick-Up Time Next Monday
The air mail pick-up schedule shifts February 19 to a later afternoon time. The morning dispatch remains 10:40 pouch close and 11:10 plane departure, while the afternoon pouch closes at 4:15 and the pick-up line departs at 4:50. The Cory office continues dispatching about forty pieces daily and a larger volume is handled for transfers to the region by afternoon and evening trains.
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Hull Opposed to Neutrality in World Conflicts
Washington March 13 Secretary of State Cornelia Full learned today that Hull sharply opposed proposals to invoke the Neutrality Act in the Rus sian Finland and Japanese China conflicts. Hull’s opposition came as a rebuke to measures aimed at action against these aggressors, reflecting a broader debate in the Foreign Relations Committee about neutrality and intervention.
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Losses Mount as Allied Ships Fall in War At Sea
London reports four more ships sunk, each attributed to Britain Norway Sweden and Estonia as the war at sea intensifies. Berlin notes mass transport of German iron to former Polish territory began under Nazi officials. Paris describes a wave of extreme cold disrupting activities on the western front, while Jerusalem confirms arrivals of the second Australian peril expeditionary force in Palestine.
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Corry Board Grants Two Requests From Teachers Association
Corry's Board of Education approved two requests by the Public Teachers' Association regarding sabbatical leave and retirement. Sabbatical rules set ten years required for state eligibility, with districts setting a maximum of five years. Applicants must serve three years locally for sabbatical leave, with one semester or full-year leaves. One-year absence pays the difference between regular salary and substitute rate. Retirement actions waive the tenure schedule reducing age to 62 by 1947, with gradual steps, and allow voluntary retirement at 62 plus an extra year. Mrs. E Barnes moved adoption. resolutions passed unanimously.
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New York legislative leaders debate 1940 budget rise
Albany reports show Democratic Governor Lehman drafting a 1940 budget with a proposed $15,000,000 personal income tax boost. After 13 hours of talks, leaders defended the plan amid long bargaining sessions, with a Republican-led opposition and expert advisers weighing the revenue and fiscal effects.
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Guard slain near presidential candidate’s home in Mexico City
An incident in Mexico City reports the guard at the home of presidential candidate General Manic AviTi Camacho shot by Sgt. Delores Chaves, a doorman. The event occurred at night as a guard detail was posted at the residence.
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Republicans Rise to Meet 1940 Nomination Battle
National Republicans launch a united campaign to challenge FDR and New Deal policy ahead of the 1940 nominating convention. Lincoln Day rallies feature Mrs. Taft and Aaron Payne as party leaders frame the fight as a direct critique of Roosevelt administration methods and motives.
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Chicago
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Davis attacks GOP power holders at Lincoln Day dinner
U S Senator James A Davis denounced a small circle of party leaders he said tried to control Pennsylvania Republicans. Speaking at a Lincoln Day dinner in Pittsburgh on February 13 he asserted that no few men with big “pocketbooks” can claim to be the party’s voice for 2,000,000 voters and that the party’s broader will will be heard.
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Pontiff Sounds Out Sentiment for Welles Visit
Vatican reports Pope Pius XII has begun surveying circles in Paris Berlin and London for the upcoming visit of U.S. Under Secretary of State Hull. Messages were sent to France Germany and Great Britain to gauge public opinion and potential peace moves ahead of the trip.
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Babies Quarantined in New Brighton Over Dog Outbreak
Health officials in New Brighton order a 100 day quarantine after an outbreak of rules among several dogs in the borough. Pret Myers to aid enforcement as the measure aims to curb spread and protect residents.
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School Board May Escape Loans If Economical
Rio de Janeiro February 13 Rear Admiral Sir Henry Harwood said the crew of the scuttled German freighter Wakama was picked up by a British cruiser The Wakama was burned and scuttled to hinder Allied blockade efforts off Brazil British forces pursued other German ships near the coast The Wakama and Wolfsburg crews were said aboard the same cruiser according to a Rio de Janeiro Jornal report
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Reds claim capture of 32 forts on Mannerheim line
The Red Army reports smashing the Finnish defenses along the Mannerheim line, claiming 32 positions captured with thousands of casualties. Helsinki says offensive stalled. Copenhagen dispatches note 200000 Soviet troops, 70 ton super tanks, and mounting pressure on Finland as Moscow appears set on a decisive push toward Viipuri and Helsinki.
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James Scores New Deal In Debut In National Picture
James, Pennsylvania governor, hails the New Deal as pivotal in shaping national policy. He warns the GOP bears responsibility to counter dangerous shifts while stressing federal bond programs and baby bonds as popular investments. Roosevelt administration faces test as voters decide the nation’s path.
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Morrison Indicted as Pittsfield Driver in Fatal Erie Crash
Arthur Morrison of Pittsfield was indicted by the Erie county grand jury on involuntary manslaughter in the December fatal crash that killed Marvin Rhoades of Pittsfield near Est Main and Shady avenues. Witnesses included Chief Flanigan and officers. two other youths from Pittsfield district were also summoned. The case was postponed to May term per agreement as Morrison’s attorney, Walter H. Senit, awaits appeal.
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Pittsfield
Shady Avenue
Marvin Rhoades
Erie County Grand Jury
Erie
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Mead and
Ruppensberger
Frank Brooks
Lawrence Davison
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North Center Street
Hulcy Named New Head of Lone Star Gas
HULCY NEW HEAD OF LONE STAR GAS SY Vaneyd bye PITTSBURGH, Mb, 19-D. A. Wiley elevated to presidency of Lone Star Gas Co, announced by the board of directors. Board also set dividend payable April 22, withHillilty HQ in Dallas and plans tied to 20 yearend schedules.
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Lone Star Gas
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Pennsylvania Electric Claims Street Lighting At Full Power
Pennsylvania Electric Company official GC M Howard says street lighting in the city runs at full capacity and candlepower. He notes automatic current regulation and ongoing replacement of fixtures to improve efficiency, with a new daylight deficiency device under development for trial.
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Best Dressed Man NY Aide Chooses Customs Head
Best dressed man column from New York describes selections for a notable official, highlighting Davies, special aide to the Secretary of the Interior, and mentions Golden Mull Durie in connection with a U.S. customs post.
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No Details Emerge From Nazi Russian Trade Treaty
Report from Lin says diplomatic circles see a German Russian trade accord with limited initial value. Estimates place first year shipments at under 1.5 billion marks, with no details released on scope. Observers warn full effect may take two years as Russia boosts grain and oil shipments and expands production.
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Corry Chapter Mobilizes Finnish Relief Gifts
The Corry Chapter of the American Red Cross has taken over local handling of Finnish relief gifts. The Corry Journal forwarded 307.62 to the Finnish Relief Fund of New York led by Herbert Koover and now appeals for cash gifts to support relief in Finland and Turkey.
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Plan Project for General Repair Work Board Meeting
President Benton reports plan for a general repair project in the Corry school district as a work relief effort while reports from Superintendent Dewey and President Henton are deferred to next Monday. Finance Director Shoop presents a favorable outlook noting no borrowing this year, urging cost cuts as possible. directors approve continuation with page six continuation.
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Students May Build Bleachers at Local School
Supt of Schools S Dewey told the Board of Education during Test evening's meeting that inquiries were made into bleacher designs and costs from out of town concerns. He said Champaign firm Corry Bleacher Company forwarded inquiries to J B Patterson of Inca! cman, a long-time bleacher maker. other firms did not respond. The district may pursue bleacher purchases and possibly have vocational students build the equipment, but no decision has been made.
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Inca! Cman
Corry
Rural Electrification Project Contract Granted in Erie-Warren Area
The Rural Electrification Administration announces a contract approval for a 162 mile phased electrical project extending through eastern Erie and western Warren counties. The bid by Midland Constructors Inc of Chicago for building a power system includes a substation, with materials and site work. The winning bidder quoted 116,643,820 dollars and the arrangement involves Glerthe Cooperative and local districts in a joint rural electric expansion.
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Woman Severely Burned In Suburban Fire Near Port Erie
A fire destroyed a Garlock subdivision home near Port Erie injuring a woman and severely burning her six year old daughter Pet. The blaze drew hundreds as fire crews fought the flames on Lake Road near Winko. Fire Chief Jaime B. Lerminiaux reported the rescue and damage, with Mrs. AR Brown and a coworker narrowly escaping as the stairs broke and the house filled with smoke.
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