Fragmentary note hints at place and theft
A garbled line mentions an area and wine related terms with unclear action. No clear names dates or locations emerge. The fragment resembles a report of a theft or loss but lacks concrete details.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1939
Page
1
A garbled line mentions an area and wine related terms with unclear action. No clear names dates or locations emerge. The fragment resembles a report of a theft or loss but lacks concrete details.
A partial OCR fragment suggests a town consolidation proposal impacting about 100 men. The text is garbled but implying a pending action or debate on consolidation and manpower implications within the community.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions a board action involving a civil substitute remedy. The legibility is limited with missing names and places, hindering full reconstruction of the notice or event.
President Roosevelt names Felix Frankfurter to the U S Supreme Court filling the vacancy from the death of Benjamin Cardozo. Frankfurter, a liberal Jewish scholar and Harvard Law professor, is expected to win Senate confirmation with little opposition. The move preserves a liberal majority on the Court with Black Reed and Frankfurter joining Brandeis and Harlan Stone.
Harrisburg January 5 The 1939 legislature may end retail liquor sales in Pennsylvania and replace it with a state supervised system. Senator John H. Dent plans to sponsor a bill modeled on New York's approach. Proposals face Republican opposition and GOP administration concerns over lost revenue. Dent outlines a dual wholesale retail licensing plan with a one quart package limit for retailers and larger wholesale sales at retail prices.
County probation officer Harold Dundor surveyed homes in Corry with local police on Wednesday. Four children at Kenneth Graham residence on Concand Street will be arraigned. two others facing hearings over alleged neglect. At Charles Hoffman residence on West Main Street living conditions deemed unfit for a child led to removal to the Detention Home and further investigations into Hoffman’s employment. Additional complaints were investigated with potential action pending after follow up checks.
The Pennsylvania Bar Association tax committee, led by Sen. Franklin Spencer Edmonds, meets to review drafts for overhauling state taxation and replacing the revenue department with a 42-member tax commission modeled on the Public Utility Commission. John H. Fertig drafted the bills and the proposal calls for permanent long-range tax collection with five appointed members and staggered terms.
In Philadelphia on January 5, political circles buzz over a two hour talk between Governor Earle and U.S. Ambassador Bullitt. Rumors link the meeting to a potential diplomatic post for Earle after he resigns as U.S. minister to Austria in 1984 and to a possible governorship bid.
In London amid confused reaction dictatorships denounce the Roosevelt message while democracies hail it. European leaders study the address as totalitarian regimes view U S defenses as threat and Britain and France praise unity and strength. Radio rebroadcast faces access limits and sound issues in Europe.
Fenton McAfee 62, longtime tailor and member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post, died by a self inflicted gunshot today in Punxsytawney Pennsylvania. He had been ill and faced financial difficulties. two sons and a brother survive.
Judge T Linus Hoban of Scranton declined to order the reinstatement of a suspended teacher, ruling the board may place teachers in different grades after suspension. The decision also covers nine other teachers challenging the board and 12 who filed later petitions. Counselor Harold A Seng said an appeal would go to the state’s highest court.
Corry residents will host vaudeville dog act star Power D Powers and his trained dogs at the Junior High and Senior High schools. The show features Silver Flash and Our Gang Dog Comedy Brony in varied stunts. Admission is six cents for students and ten cents for adults.
Roosevelt asks Congress for an immediate 875 million dollar WPA appropriation to cover 3 to 3.5 million workers through June 30 and to push tax proposals for defense and recovery amid budget battles with economy and isolationist critics. He argues for rapid action to prevent relief program disruption and urges continuation of New Deal priorities amid mounting opposition.
Dillord Tingue and his son Herman Tingue of Carly, Pa pleaded guilty in passing bad checks, waived preliminary hearing, and were bound to the Grand Jury by Judge GW Appleby after municipal court. The father faced one bad check charge with bond set at 500.
Dr. J. G. Kinnaman, dean of history at Madison College Terin, will deliver three lectures at the United Brethren in Christ church next Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Topics include The Story of Abraham and Lot as Revealed by Archaeology, King Tut and His Relation to the Old Testament, and Daniel in the Lions Den.
Reverend William J. Kuhn of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church discussed "The Philosophy of Life" before the Kiwanis at the Hotel Corry. He stressed human interdependence and cooperation. Willard Cox, the club president, outlined plans for the coming years and suggested ongoing activities for members.
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