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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1940
Page
1
Fragmentary read of a regional cabinet reshuffle shows Premier and officials naming cabinet members. Text references a premier D I and eastern region figures, with unclear names and dates amid chaotic OCR.
Economist Roger Babson calls for curbing federal spending and cutting surtaxes to revive private payrolls and lift national income toward 80 billion dollars. He argues a balanced budget within two years is possible by shifting tax policy and cutting deterring provisions while maintaining essential programs. He cites 1826 and 1926 tax patterns as precedent and outlines a five point program for prosperity and budget balance.
Harrisburg dispatch reports Pennsylvania Republicans claim a victory in securing Phil Delphi for the party’s national convention on June 24. Governor James, a reluctant but willing candidate, praised the move and forecast a GOP return to power in the White House with a political revolution ahead.
The Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce estimates the Republic national convention will bring hotels, restaurants, and merchants about 12 million dollars. The June convention marks a historic moment in the city with Theodore Roosevelt’s nomination and McKinley’s earlier term referenced. Delegates praised the event and its impact on Philadelphia’s economy and civic life.
President Roosevelt contemplates a shortened presidential campaign as his vacation and possible diplomatic negotiations shape his political future. A fishing trip in southern waters raises questions about the next moves and the national mood as observers weigh the impact on federal staffing and policy.
Postmaster General James A. Farley, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, announced the Democratic national convention will open July 15 in Chicago. He cited the third term campaign by President Roosevelt as a factor and noted Republicans hoped to capitalize on any unpopularity surrounding the Democrats’ chosen platform.
Political speculation centers on Roosevelt and Garner as party leaders plot the 1940 race. Garner campaigns in California backing a potential third term entry, while Farley and Roosevelt weigh convention timing and strategy amid California’s binding primary implications.
In Southwest Philadelphia a father, Joseph Kovelaky, 33, reportedly stabbed and killed his two young children, Thomas 4 and Blain 1, before dying by apparent suicide as police investigate the gas-filled room scene.
Berlin reports Germany protested to the Allied warship attack near Norway. A British vessel fired a machine gun, the German crew claimed, as a patrol covered the incident amid tensions over Norwegian waters.
Corry substation of the state police moved to Riceville where two warrants were expected for men accused of a serious assault on Chauncey Lee, brother of E. P. Lee, who managed property at Canadohta Lake. Reports said the pair beat Lee and hurled briquettes from a stove, with Lee filing complaints via Justice Taylor.
Derry Aub-station police investigate a car wreck below Columbus on Route 6 last night. A reported party struck a trophe and was seen staggering near the wreck. The car left the road, hit a tree, then the ditch. No driver or occupants located. ownership investigation ongoing.
A court increased Smokey Joe Waller's sentence to 52 years for armed auto theft and related charges. The case details include the theft of a car tied to a local prank, and the suspect's prior custody history. The proceedings reference county prison involvement and a later remand.
Danish BeHMingske Tidende reported from Stockholm that Russian troops have driven into the Finnish front east of Lake Ituola near Viipuri. An army communique said Russian forces are within 12 miles of Vilpuri after advancing along the Leningrad Vilpuri railroad and seizing stations Samara and Lepasto with several Finnish fortifications. An unconfirmed note from Copenhagen said a military aid agreement between Finland and the Allies may be imminent.
Superintendent Ralph S Dewey will present a 49 page report covering two years at a special meeting of the Board of Education. President Carl Henton will discuss items tied to the Pennsylvania School Directors Association meeting and a series of school matters planned for action.
In Bel Air Maryland Arthur Colick a 28 year old Negro suspected of slaying farmer Harry Packard and assaulting Pitchgray was captured by state police and hidden in a wooded area near the scene. He was brought to the town as hundreds of citizens had joined a five day manhunt but he had already been taken into custody before they could reach him.
A bus traveling toward Avon Ridge was forced from the highway in heavy snow, plunging into a ditch and striking a headwall. The driver says the ditch was caused by the snow embankment and passengers were not able to reach their destination on time. Another bus was dispatched from Erie to transfer passengers and luggage, arriving about an hour late.
Jas Parker and his wife Ethel Parker of 105 East Main Street were held for arraignment in Erie court this morning on charges of neglecting five children and failing to provide for them. The family was detained by local police and transported to Erie by officers.
United Press reports Senator Joseph F. Guffey of Pennsylvania faced renewed pressure as President Roosevelt weighed offering him the comptroller generalship to end a Democratic split. Louie J. Schaefer notes Guffey’s 100 percent pro New Deal voting record, while allies including John L. Lewis urged caution amid party intrigue and health concerns around Comptroller General Brown.
Pittsburgh truck driver abducted by seven escaped inmates from the Pennsylvania Training School at Morgana near Canonsburg during a snowbound ride. The driver, Jacob Walieins, 85, was released near the training school entrance after the youths debated harming him. Thirteen inmates fled in total. several youths remain at large and the group included George Curilla, 16, John Kascalt, 18, Frans McCulls, 20, Walter Lukaszewsik, 17, Joseph Orbits, 16, Perry Scarscelato, 17, Wallane Wobick, 17, and Edward Seminary, 18.
Heayatone Construction Company of Meadville won the bid to build a mile of new route with an I beam bridge on Route 25057 in Amity township Erie county. The low bid was 43205 and the project is the only highway contract reported in Brie Toy area with no other bids announced nearby Cory for War counties.
British destroyers entered neutral Norwegian waters and forced the German tanker Altmark ashore near the coast. Four Altmark crew were killed, five wounded, and 300 to 400 British seamen were rescued from its decks. Prisoners were taken to Scotland aboard the destroyer Gas Snel. The action prompted a Norwegian protest as Britain asserted its orders to pursue the vessel into neutral waters.
A Corry car rolled over on Spring Creek Road injuring the driver and two friends. Responders and a bystander described the crash scene as the vehicle tipping and sliding into a ditch. Local reports indicate emergency crews arrived and treated the occupants at the scene.
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