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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1940

Page

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Italy warns fascists may take up arms in Europe

The article reports that Italy warned fascism could take up arms at any moment as fronts in eastern Europe and Finland were frozen by severe cold. It notes political leaders like General Ettore Muti cautioning that Italy might be forced to act, while Britain and Finland monitor possible shifts in alliances amid fears of Bolshevism and German plots.

Joe Alex Morris Italy Europe Estern Finland Taly Ettore Muiti Tialy Baltic Pyenit Ahs Britain Adolf Hitler Gerhina England

S. hospitalization leaders meet in PGH mid winter meeting

Annee Frese reports the State Hospital Association plans a mid winter meeting in Pittsburgh January 24 25 to review a proposed three cent daily hospital service tax aimed at boosting Pennsylvania hospital funding. The event will discuss legislative steps and improvements in hospital services statewide.

Annee Frese Barrishorg United States Fistingh State Hospital Association Feday

Pardon Board Offers Life Hope for Man's Case

The pardon board in Harrisburg considered commuting the death sentence of 26 year old Benjamin Ginyard, convicted of murder in a Hearse County case. Attorneys Hemmer S., Grown D., and Alte argued during two day clemency hearings that the crime warranted life imprisonment rather than execution, and that added facts might alter the outcome.

Benismin Ginyard Hothenan Hemmer S Rehoard Pa Willy

Long Leading Governor Hope in Tight Louisiana Vote

United Press dispatch from New Orleans reports a tight Louisiana governor race as incomplete returns show Earl Long trailing in scattered precincts while Sam Jones and James Noe gain strength. In New Orleans Long hovers near a slim majority as city precincts tally results. statewide counts favor Jones with Lone and Morrison also polling. Both Long and Jones declare victory.

United Press Rew Orleans Filey P. Loy Loulianna Earl & Long Eller Htt City Long Donex Nod James H. Morrison Vincent Moseley Jones Morrison Moseley Loh

Governors Expected to Seek Presidency

Harrisburg reports say Governor Arthur H. James may run for the Republican presidential nomination. A top associate said James will seek the nomination but not personally campaign nationwide. Party leaders note Pennsylvania’s pivotal role in early balloting and delegate allocation.

Pennsylvania Dave Reed United Press Harrisburg Arthur H. James Repubican James Philadelphia Joseph N. Pew Miami Fla America U. S David A. Reed Pittsburgh James J. Davis Reed

Sweden and Norway Ignore Protests Over Finnish War Aid

Copenhagen January 17. Russia protested to Sweden and Norway over aid to Finland but the complaints led to an increased volunteer surge for the Finnish army. Regents estimated more than 1,000 Swedes had volunteered since the Russo Finnish war began, nearly a full Finnish division.

United Press Copenhagen Denmark Russia Sweden Norway Finland

Triple Killer Is Captured In Reading Pa

State police identify James Fink 21 of Masonville as the man sought in the slaying of Hank Teed 63 his wife Helen 66 and their daughter 25. Fink was arrested with Avstoy Serum 20 in a car bearing New York plates broadcast across the east. They were taken to the Reading state police barracks for questioning.

United Press Reading James Fink Masonville New York Hadeen Avstoy West Reading Bink Hank Teed

Coal Truckers Strike Paralyzes New York Deliveries

more than 5 000 coal workers walk out as a wage dispute shuts off coal deliveries citywide affecting 100 dealers 2 000 drivers 2 400 helpers. Union Local 653 seeks 120 per hour while old contracts paid one dollar. LaGuardia guarantees continued public deliveries to hospitals and schools amid the cold wave.

Gotham United Press NEW York International Brotherhood of Teamsters AFL Coal Merchants Association Puel Merchants Association LaGuardia

Murder Car Rumor Sparks Widespread Watchfulness Across Town

Police broadcast alerts traced to a Dodge alleged in a triple murder case in New York. Rumors linked a car seen in Masontown to suspect James Fink, with reports of a traveling man’s vehicle at a East Mine street hotel. Fire set at a grove near the Dodge pickup tied to the crime, generating local interest and cautious patrols.

New York James Fink Masontown N.Y Center Street Main Street Mocal Toctary Flanigan East Min Street Cory Jeff New York State Ted Wenng Fink

Corry Faces Bond Refinancing Questions Amid Debt Stance

City records show total outstanding bonds at 59,900 with 4,400 at six percent used for West Smith and East Main Street projects. Building bonds of 6,500 at 4.13 percent remain, plus roughly 40,000 for fire stations street resurfacing and storm sewer work. Refinancing likely limited to a small issue to cover annual deficits as many issues are serial bonds not callable until maturity.

Treasure West Smith East Main Street North Center Street

Browder Faces Charges Today in Federal Trial

New York January 17 Burl Browder general secretary of the Communist party goes on trial in federal court charged on two counts with listing fraudulently obtained passports. If convicted he faces a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment and a 4000 dollar fine. The proceedings are expected to unfold as a high stakes ideological contest between prosecution and defense.

Unha Press New York Burl Browder Communist Party Wichita.rian Te Int Front G Étting Brawder Nice

Congress Not In Sympathy With Finland Aid Proposal

President Roosevelt’s plan to aid Finland faced stiff congressional doubt. Federal Loan Administrator Jesse Morin outlined a credit extension through a revolving fund, but Senate and House members questioned swift action. Republicans and Democrats debated invoking the Neutrality Act, while Roosevelt said no formal war declaration existed. Lawmakers anticipated informal discussions by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Ronald G. van ‘Tive United Press Star Washington Roosevelt Finland Congress Jesse Hit Gonce Wit Senate Banking Committee Senate House Saak Russia Japan China John A. Danaher Pinland Guy M. Gillette Far East Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chaiman Key Pill May Ney

Gannett enters race for Republican presidential nomination

Rochester report states FE Gannett publisher announces candidacy at a testimonial dinner. He has backing from Rev James W Wadsworth and other New York leaders and is seen as a possible 30 New York votes on first ballot. The scene includes state party figures William Murray and Joe Hanthey. Separate London note reports four crew members lost from the Belgian steamship Jasentiny after mine strike on the south coast.

United Press Rochester Frank Gannett Thomas E. Dewney New York East Middle West James W. Wadsworth Thomas E. Broderick State Republican Committee Spd Joseph ©. Latham Steuben County Republin William 8. Murray Senate Joe R. Han Tey

Four Men Die as Fire Rips Industrial Home in Houston

Houston Jan 17 Four men were killed and twelve injured when a fast moving fire swept an industrial home. The blaze discovered at 3 a m trapped eleven workers on the second floor. Five leapt from second floor windows into the darkness, suffering injuries.

Houston Tex Atersigation Army Industral

Free Hand Promise Echoes At Pennsylvania Farm Show

Harrisburg January 17 Aristocrat of Pennsylvania’s giant livestock show drew 11000 spectators to the $2 million exhibition plant as Ayrshires Jerseys Herefords and Shorthorns paraded for judges while about 9000 veterans attended a pension day in the Arena. Gov Arthur H James declared farms in need of freedom from over regulation and noted Pennsylvania’s valley of opportunity, recalling the inauguration day a year ago with hope for future development.

Harrisburg Arthur H. James James Dorothy Miami Pia Pennsylvania

Milk price cut hits dairy producers in region

A 11 cent reduction in the November milk return per hundred pounds lowers producers payments under the Daymen’s League program. The admin report notes December milk volumes rose, keeping the year’s payout influenced by a persistent surplus and seasonal demand. A price drop, tied to regulatory figures, signals adjustments for early 1930s dairy economics.

A. G. Stillman Gerry Daymen's League Desrau M Harmon New York Kacmann Wss

France sinks Nazi sub on west coast

Reports say French forces sank a German submarine off the west coast amid Allied operations. The action followed earlier Allied naval strikes near Pinisterre and involved Royal Navy convoy escorts, with a second U-boat believed sunk in the same area. The engagements occurred as tensions with Germany remained high in the Atlantic theater.

France Y Univeo Reas Sasmarine Ives Turing Bad Fink Sud Fm Atessroyer

Germany seals food treaty with Hungary in surprise move

Budapest dispatch reports Germany has concluded a treaty with Hungary to receive substantial foodstuffs, aiding Germany's war effort. Official confirmation notes the pact may shift trade talks between France and Hungary and influence Paris negotiations.

Budapest Hungary Germany France Paris

Explosion at Dupont plant kills two in Gibbstown

At least two people were killed and two seriously injured when 6,000 pounds of nitroglycerin and dynamite exploded at the DuPont plant near Gibbstown New Jersey. Debris and blast shattered windows miles away. officials say sabotage is not confirmed though guards had been strengthened.

Oscar Fraley United Press Gibbstown Phan ET di Pont de Nemours and Company New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Marbesay Gilusshiono N. J Paulsboro Sanit Michael Gélte Woodsbury Wondilion Critica Havner Wieset du Pont Ehipliyes Yolkinshrough du Ponl Greenwich Ollie Company Campany Nno Washington Federal Bureau of Investigationy Day di Pont

Release Suspect In Huntingdon Theft Case

A suspect tied to a Huntingdon theft was released as authorities proceed. Details remain limited as prosecutors and detectives prepare to file further actions.

Huntingdon

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