Delinquent city taxes drive council push for payment
City Council advocates aggressive steps to collect over sixty thousand dollars in delinquent municipal taxes, with a program to be studied further. Mayor Hepler presented 1989 figures showing total city tax collections of 71,174.81 and delinquent totals of 63,496.19 as of December 1, 1939, while school tax delinquencies and totals were also reported.
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Municipal Commission
Frank E. Hepler
Mmost
Hepler
Irene Mullen
Automatic cab signal device installed on PRR line
A $219,000 automatic cab signal device has been installed on the Pennsylvania Railroad Cone mayugh division between Elskimenitas Junction near Presport and Con pitt Junction near Johnstown. The system remains operational during commercial power failure and is controlled through coded track circuits powered by batteries.
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Conemayugh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Elskimenitas Junction
Presport
Conpitt Junction
Johnstown
Three Patients in Frozen Sleep At Temple University Hospital
Three patients aged three years, doctors report, underwent cryogenic freezing treatment at Temple University Hospital today in hope of curing or easing a grave medical condition. The treatment, described as a frozen sleep procedure, aims to halt disease progression and preserve patients for future revival. Further updates awaited.
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Temple Unitersity Heailtil
Unusual Treat For Astronomers Tonight
Astronomy enthusiasts may witness a rare sky event this Friday February 23 as five planets align in the western sky. Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn and Mars will glow above the setting sun, with Venus and Jupiter appearing just degrees apart.
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School board ends expenses for confabs
Corry school directors split vote to deny sending Superintendent Ralph B. Dewey to the National School Superintendents' Council convention in St. Louis. The proposal failed 4 to 2 after about a half hour of discussion. Dewey estimated his travel and lodging would be about $60. Roscoe J. Dearing and Austin Johnson supported $45 in expenses, but the majority, including President Carl L. Henton and Mrs. B. Barnes, voted against the request.
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Ralph
Dewey
Hoth Dearing
Austin Johnson
Carl L. Henton
B. ©. Barnes
City May Drop From League Over Dues Increase
Corry faces a potential exit from the League of Third Class Cities of Pennsylvania as dues rise to about $80 per year. The Wednesday night meeting did not finalize action, while officials argued that higher funds could boost statewide efforts for municipal legislation through a stronger organization in Harrisburg.
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Corry
Hearisburg
Sherid
Stanley H. Nichols
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Popularity Test For Roosevelt Third Term Across States
United Press reports tests of Democratic third term sentiment show Garner managers aiming to challenge Roosevelt in 1940 across Ohio and the eastern seaboard. If Garner enters New Jersey or Pennsylvania, Roosevelt slates may face him. Ohio and several states plan primaries with delegates at stake including California, Oregon, Wisconsin, and Georgia.
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Georgia
Fate of Longs Strong Machine at Louisiana runoff
Louisiana braces for a Democratic runoff to decide the fate of Huey Longs political machine. Gov candidate Bart L Long aims to oust reformer Sam Houston Jones as 9,500 national guardsmen stand by to quell violence and ensure polling. The contest tests graft scandals and control of state machinery in New Orleans and across Louisiana. Brownouts and protests accompany the tense election atmosphere as federal indictments shadow the Long faction.
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Republican Lead Amid Primary Prep in Corry City
As primaries near, Republicans hold a lead over Democrats in Corry with 2,119 Republicans and 1,668 Democrats among city registrants and 52 others. Erie County totals show Republicans ahead by 9,201, with 85,448 eligible voters countywide. A March 23 deadline to reinstate registrations for April 23 voting prompts notices to about 621 voters, as some Corry registrants plan special registration efforts.
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Josephr Cy Williams
Corny
Williams
Erie City
Erie County
Erie
Bard
Nazi Planes Hit Shipping Near British Waters
German planes attacked shipping along the Norfolk Northampton Lincolnshire and Suffolk coasts in retaliation for the rescue of seamen from a German prison ship. A coastal lifeboat was launched from Norfolk after reports of steamers being swept by aircraft as far as 30 miles off the coast. The raid followed the earlier seizure of a German vessel and deaths not confirmed. Police investigated a shoplifting ring in Oil City led by Mike Glavis Joe Abrams and Mrs Lil Hart Davis. They settled two local cases for 70 dollars and continued to Mendville. Glavis has a long criminal record including multiple larcenies. Police pursue further charges against the gang in other areas.
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County Workers Back Leader Amid Roosevelt Critique
In Harrisburg on February 20 the Pennsylvania District Executive Board of the State County Municipal Workers of Amelia endorsed John L. Lewis and condemned President Roosevelt's economy and war munitions programs as inimical to the country’s interests.
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Service companies drained AG&E subsidiaries in fraud case
Federal power commission lawyers study records of two service firms that allegedly drained more than 80.5 million dollars from six Pennsylvania AG&E subsidiaries including Pennsylvania Electric. The Lambert McAllister and Harry Littman report names Hopson system service companies charging 10.9 million and 49 million dollars from 1929 to 1938. Activities spanned management, purchasing, engineering and merchandising for Metropolitan Hdhion, Northern Pennsylvania Pon te Company, Pennsylvania Blesine Company, Erie Lighting Company, Clarion River Power Company and Solar Electric Company.
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Harry Littman
Hopson Anal System
Activites
Metropolitan
Hdhion
Northern Pennsylvania Ponte Company
Pennsylvania Blesine Company
Erie Lighting Company
Clarion River Power Company
Solar Electric Company
James Roosevelt to Permit Wife Charges Dropped in Canadohta Case
Charges were dropped in the case involving Parson Chaumeau Lee of Canadohta Lake. Lee, 40, was allegedly slain by Ad Gurnied after an altercation at a lake resort, according to local police. The dismissal was reported late Monday.
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Chaumeau
Lee
Cansaitohta
Two Corry Buildings Labeled Outdated in Bipartisan Report
Carry school district faces major issues from 1938 to 1940 per Ralph S. Dewey in the biennial report. Washington and Fairview are described as inefficient and out of date with no recommendations offered. The board also must address health classes, homemaking, and instructor gaps, plus taxes, facilities, and extracurriculars.
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Ralph S. Dewey
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Fairview
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Coifront Corry
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Carl J. Henton
Harrisburg
State Council of Education
Last Evaninu
City Council Advances Euclid Sewer Project
The City Council gave final reading to Bill No. 40 authorizing the construction of a sanitary sewer on Euclid Street from Prospect southward. Streets Director Nichols said approval from Franklin and confirmation of funding were secured, with work planned as soon as weather allows and graveling of streets nearing completion.
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Euclid Strest
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Nichols
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Cainell Wise
West End residents urge immediate police inquiry
City Council heard complaints from about a half dozen neighbors against the Browley family on West End. Police were ordered to proceed with an immediate investigation into alleged misconduct, with residents offering to provide evidence for a criminal case.
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John D. Flanigan
Munnnicipal
Rose Wilenesses
Crtenett Tai
Chamberlain Calls Norway Inconsistent Over Incident
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain told the House of Commons it is difficult to reconcile Norway’s actions with the facts of the incident. He said Norway displayed inconsistent statements and that protests by Norwegian officials and the public have influenced Britain’s view as Germany presses ahead.
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