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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1940
Page
1
A damaged line lists terse prices for items like lac Ib and wear. Scattered numbers show 35¢ and 15¢ versus 1OES, with unclear currency and item names. The fragment offers no clear date or seller but hints at low prices for clothing or accessories.
Washington February 28 Senators showed reluctance to discuss New York's proposed dictatorship resolution aimed at a third term for President Roosevelt. Fear of undermining Roosevelt’s standing or facing party strife kept many from signaling support or opposition, with Senate moods split on whether such a measure could pass.
Highway officials report a busy winter for snow removal and expect spring work on rural roads. Frost damage on highways and rural routes prompts emphasis on safety and reconstruction including easing curves near the Sciota area and improving a two mile road through Garland to connect Spring Creek with Pittafield as part of the 140 road program.
Edward W. Feldt of Raymond Manufacturing, vice president and factory manager, closed a deal to acquire the 8 W Stewart residence on West Smith Street from Mrs. Stewart, now King in Galiforms. The price remains undisclosed, and the Feldt family plans extensive renovations, with occupancy slated for the spring.
In Pittsburgh a violent incident near Homestead involved a tolling worker and a child witness, with a suspect identified as Prank Butkn, 31, seriously injuring a man whose blood loss led to hospitalization. Medical staff and police responded as details emerged from a busy late afternoon scene.
London February 28 David Lloyd George, former prime minister, warned the British government that Western Europe will need all its strength in the war and that war with Soviet Russia should be avoided He urged retaliatory aerial attacks on Germany in the event of Nazi attacks on the British civil population.
Local applicants’ names for census enumerator posts have been sent to the district supervisor. The exact number to be appointed is unclear, but at least six are expected in Corry. Appointees will attend a training school before starting data work on more than two hundred local firms. Charles Cronin reports progress in Corry’s census activities.
Albany reports indicate after Dewey’s Albany address that he will carry the New York state’s delegation to the national convention in June. Dewey attacked New Dealers as incompetent while praising his statistical record and urging a change in administration. The crowd included Frank Gante for the nomination.
Cleveland Feb 28 Republicans won both of Ohio's two special congressional elections yesterday with complete returns. One district had been Republican, the other Democratic since 1930. The double victory was hailed as signaling a state and national trend toward GOP control of Congress and the White House in the fall elections.
A special Beard of Education session will convene in the school offices basement of the Livery building this evening at 0 block to finalize arrangements for purchasing a lathe and other Hatch Vocational Shop equipment from John F. Love.
San Francisco Feb. 23 Torrential rain swelled rivers and flooded vast farmland in Northern and Central California. Sacramento River burst its banks flooding riverside areas near Dunsmiller and Redding with hundreds of homes at risk. New storms threaten levees as Gov Olvan mobilizes National Guard and lawmakers discuss relief funding.
Harrisburg February 28 The State has ordered 108 new cars as the first large scale replacement of its motor vehicles in the James administration.
The 1940 special legislative session weighs revising the Job Insurance Law to save Pennsylvania employers about 64 million dollars yearly. A state federal blend would reduce payroll taxes while preserving coverage and eligibility, with amendments expected to cut employer assessments and streamline administration. A committee report notes significant savings through changes on payrolls and exemptions, targeting more efficient jobless insurance administration.
Two wills of local interest were probated by Erie Register of Wills Ralph B McCord. The Howse estate of Sallie E Howse of St Corry totals 7500 and names nephew and niece as beneficiaries. Arthur B Treat of Union City left 8750 with 6000 to his wife and rest to Theodore H Trent and Gwendolyn Burden. executor named. A third will probated at Erie concerns Harles Telchart of Girard who died February 20. estate valued at 3600 with nephew George W Telchart appointed administrator.
West Smith street saw a minor automobile accident yesterday afternoon around 4.00 when a coupe driven by Charles E. Retin of Terrace Street Warren and a Plymouth driven by Alla M. Long of 20 Hammond collided after skidding on ice. The trike skidded into the Longent with slight damage. no one was injured.
Morton Marsh, 44, a World War veteran and trapper, fired 50 shells from a high powered pistol late yesterday near Crystal Falls Michigan. He killed Titus Matson, 60, and Peter Baker, wounded a third, and endangered several others. Sheriff Emery J. King reported Marsh, held in Iron County Jail, appears mentally deranged as authorities determine his status.
The public assistance department completed visitor series eligibility tests in all counties except Allegheny. About 23,000 people are to be notified by March 9. Allegheny county mats of oligibles expected early next month. Tests were from last October.
John Foster Dulles urged pooling of colonies as a peace step in a New York speech to 400 Protestant churchmen at a national study conference on churches and international affairs. He argued the sovereign system must be acted upon to advance peace and world order.
Army engineers in Pittsburgh report an expanded flood control program for western Pennsylvania in 1941, swelling the $5.77 million appropriation by $307,000 saved from other projects. The Kinzu reservoir is still under consideration, with a potential $3.98 million increase drafted by a Senate subcommittee. Completion of the Thonesta Creek reservoir and others is anticipated. overall costs rise as new authorizations are added and funds redirected from near completion projects.
President Roosevelt visits Panama for an extensive review of canal defenses aboard a destroyer. He calls for more fighter planes anti aircraft guns and plans to push gun plates and further acquisitions after completing current defenses and a conference with President Augusto Boyd of Panama.
Two county detectives in Alleghany County jail three weeks for Teishrate may attempt to release. Women of the Survalie way! Collision with the 11,500 sell of a Crick bank.
United Press report outlines Soviet forces pushing toward Viipuri amid Finnish defense holds near the Bay of Viipuri. It notes deep civilian areas, planned crossing attempts, Western Front activity, and Allied air patrols as Germany and France report limited action and a German visit to Berlin amid war concern.
A chaotic fragment from a Rome report outlines that Italy's racial law becomes effective March one. The text references public offices, police service, and an official committee still unclear due to garbled OCR.
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