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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1940
Page
1
Unclear fragments show references to Corry, state mill orders, milk prices, and summer supplies. Text appears damaged with misread names and numbers, making precise details hard to extract. Core elements hint at price actions, schedules, and producer concerns in a regional dairy market.
Sumner Welles begins the European inquiry by traveling from Switzerland toward Berlin to confer with Adolf Hitler and Joachim von Ribbentrop, planning to meet with Hitler possibly twice as Italian sources relay Mussolini’s views on Versailles, colonial balance, and Tunisia. The German press remains largely silent as Welles progresses.
The Warren Board of Education directed immediate surveying of school properties to identify repairs and improvements for the 1940 41 budget. President Henton urged early estimates as Pennsylvan ia Economy League officials may conference on school costs and possible millage reductions. The special session approved transfers from Debt Service to Capital Outlay and General Control to cover Hatch Vocational Shop equipment and tax collection costs, and paid John F Love the remaining balance on the Inthe purchase.
Former E R R Superintendent at Meadville becomes general superintendent of the Susquehanna System. A T Bille to lead NY Susquehanna and Western Railroad in a March 1 transition. Erie Railroad announced other promotions including Bordwell Grim Clark and Adams as part of a broad reshuffle. Predicts more activity in Liverpool.
Harrisburg announced that approximately 15 000 in state aid will be mailed to the Gerry School District soon as the semiannual appropriation shares for teachers salaries are distributed to second and Wind class districts. Eighteen people were injured today when a coal truck crashed into a crowded bus at a busy Norristown intersection.
Members of the Board of Education convened in a short special session at the library to explore cooperation with the city on the tax acquired property issue. They instructed Solicitor H Scott to study 1939 state acts or other avenues, following a council discussion led by Odwin J. Lewis. The debate focused on delinquent tax properties and securing clear title through tax deeds amid subdivision complexities, with continued discussion.
Harrisburg reports Governor Anshun H dines opposes tax qualification for voting. The 1939 Woodward proposal to remove the tax receipt requirement would enfranchise thousands by allowing ballots without tax payment, according to James remarks in response to U S Senator Joseph F Guffey accusations.
Pennsylvania's medical service plan gains final approval from the State Medical Society. The Fif County Medical Society endorses the plan and anticipates subscription kickoff soon by the Pennsylvania Medical Service Association, a 25000 dollar nonprofit. Officials hope for actual operation by spring with base price adjustments reviewed by a special committee.
Governor James announced a special session of the Pennsylvania legislature will be called in spring or early summer to replenish the nearly exhausted relief treasury. He said the session could not be avoided and favored delaying until after the Republican national convention, with about 26 million dollars remaining of a 120 million relief appropriation.
Washington Feb 29 Quick Senate action was expected today on its amended bill to increase Export-Import Bank funds making possible a loan to Finland. The measure passed by the House yesterday with amendments authorizing credits for commercial ties and limiting purchases to prevent debt defaultions.
Weems General Robert H. Jackson, born in Spring Creek and famed nationwide, urged resistence to federal pressure to intervene in local governance during a Philadelphia dinner honoring former Solicitor General Francis Biddle. He asserted law enforcement must first obey the law and cautioned against centralizing power, while addressing critics of federal G men over stepping boundaries.
Early reports indicate a fire at the residence of Herbert in Columbus. Neighbors note smoke and flames were brought under control with limited official details. Mrs TeWinile operates a weed and seed shop on Nomi Center Street.
In Philadelphia on February 2 Owen Bi Bunt denied reports and reaffirmed his candidacy for the state treasurer's post in the administration of for Or Goy George Ifarin. The statement confirms his bid for statewide office.
About seventy miles of line are staked for a Warren County REA electric expansion in Columbus Spring Creek and nearby districts. Four crews work from Warren County REA headquarters, with Midland Construction Company contracted to build 104 miles and possibly more as weather allows. Public meetings in Farmington and Spring Creek show growing support for a wide rural network providing light and power to farms over the coming years.
Pennsylvania pawnbrokers filed an appeal with the State Supreme Court from a Dauphin County ruling upholding the 1937 pawnbrokers tax and licensing act. The measure would empower the banking secretary to license supervise pawnbrokers and regulate rates and operations, drawing objections from the trade.
War communiqué reports Finnish troops retreating between the Bay of Viipuri and Lake Viiokst as Red Army concentrates vast forces on the western defense line. It notes repulsed attacks on the eastern end near Taipals and a push northeast toward Lake Ladoga, with pursuit toward Vipin.
The Sacrament River or swollen river over 100 miles of its levees army forced 4,000 residents from their homes amid the flood’s reach toward the fertile valley. crests soared near Kenneth and Sacramento. damage nears 7 million dollars, with an emergency declared at Berding. Refugees fed and housed by Red Cross and American Legion as pumps battle nine feet of inundation.
Harrisburg reporters say Pennsylvania's annual farm show may shift dates after the fishing commission proposed moving the expo to a later week. The Pennsylvania Guess Seward's Association urged rescheduling to ease exhibitor conflicts and better fit commercial displays in the state capital.
Mary Caldwell a 26 year old Thayer wife is held on a murder charge after the death of her husband following an incident at home. The suspect was hospitalized with wounds but later discharged while the county coroner orders an inquest.
German officials told Dutch residents and others temporar ily in Holland to head back to Germany by May 1. The report notes border tightening along the Belgian Dutch frontiers, restrictions on cross border traffic, and heightened patrols as German defenses extend along the frontier areas. Military dispatches from Berlin Paris and other centers describe intensified activity and cautious movement amid frontier closures.
Former President Herbert Hoover urged Congress to provide relief funds for Europe, arguing a broad European relief package would conflict with American neutrality. He proposed a provisional appropriation of up to 70 million dollars and suggested targeted aid doses totaling about 30.98 million through his administration. He emphasized that American policy must avoid provoking European tensions while offering relief.
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