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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1940
Page
2
Amid scattered chatter and rough terrain of the track, Bimelech is hailed as the toast of the Kentucky Derby as three-year-olds struggle to match his power. The scene at Louisville shows rival horses fading while Bimelech grips the lead, leaving others to wonder about the shock impact on their careers and spirits.
Harrisburg reports no new appointments to the Slippery Rock State Teachers College board of trustees for at least ten days. Gov. James aides said the governor will need that time to make adjustments and name new members at the college.
William Cason 17 of Philadelphia fatally stabbed fellow inmate Ward Gib on 17 at the Pennsylvania Thleusteial School for Boys in Huntingdon during an argument. Authorities report the incident occurred today with a chisel used in the attack. Both boys were residents of the school facility under supervision.
A jumble of city notices, shop ads, and short community items reports thefts, birthdays, service milestones, weather conjecture, and local happenings. Names include Paul Lyons, Andrew Beatty, Charles Kertcher, Frank Hand, and Lawrence McCray. Places feature Punxsutawney, Titusville, Ridgway, Jamestown, and Erie with unrelated vendor promos and social notices.
A car skidded on ice on the hill between Lafarys and Johnsonburg forcing traffic toward Ridgway. The vehicle stalled after several spins on the slope as the deputy moved to assist. The incident caused a temporary closure and a rattling delay lasting hours.
Detroit reader T. J. Williams reports relief from severe itching and burning of piles after using San Cura Ointment. He encloses payment for a large jar and says it brings comfort. San-Cura Ointment sold at drug stores for 60 cents to 60 cents per jar.
Washington February 13 youth leaders of the American Youth Congress will confer with CIO leaders including President John L. Lewis. The AYC national assembly voted to cooperate on specific legislative issues. an offer for broader cooperation will be sent to AF of L executive council and railway brotherhoods, plus farm groups.
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain announced that Sumner Welles, the U S undersecretary of state, would be taken into full confidence of the British government during his visit to London Paris Rome and Berlin by order of President Roosevelt. The American steel mills are running at 68.8 percent capacity this week, the lowest since last August, with a rising drop in new business. The Golden Links class of the Methodist church will meet this evening at 6 o clock at the home of Mrs R S Peterson on Essex.
Jay Cooke announced his Republican bid for the U.S. Senate today after a Lincoln Day address in Norristown. He criticized the New Deal, calling on government to serve the people as he left his post as GOP city chairman to campaign against Joseph F. Guffey, Pennsylvania's prominent New Dealer.
New York report states actor John Bar Stymnove returned to his role in My Dear Child at the Belasco Theatre after a temporary withdrawal for treatment. He had been hospitalized at Mt Sinai hospital with a vitamin deficiency and the show paused briefly last week.
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