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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1939
Page
1
Relief sums not sufficient. A report shows allotments for 10 families low. Pennsylvania study on average minimum subsistence for health and decency excludes pensions for the blind. Public Assistance Department cites 1938 costs and monthly limits up to $30, detailing state zoning by maximum allowances and subsistence needs.
A southern storm left Corry and western Pennsylvania with new slow freezing temperatures and continued light snow through the day. The forecast calls for more accumulation this afternoon and into Thursday morning. Pittsburg recorded as much as ten inches overnight while the Allegheny River valley from Pittsburgh to Parkers Landing saw one to two inches. Roads were slick and travelers urged to drive carefully.
The administration and lawmakers moved to cut the emergency relief bill to about 724 million dollars, aiming to cap work relief at July 1. A key senator adviser proposed a further 375 million cut from the president's Works Progress Administration needs, while committee members pledged to restrain spending and keep the reform effort intact.
Officials said the Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation plant will likely not resume work on Thursday after an explosion. They estimated damage at 420,000 dollars and noted normal operations are deferred amid the blast.
Washington January 18 two executives of Associated Casa Electric Co subsidiaries challenged the authority of the Federal Power Commission to investigate the company. G A Dougherty and Ben Z Schmuinds refused to answer questions at the inquiry into the utility's operations.
Pittsburgh department stores sponsor a Winter Snowy Caravan from Pittsburgh to Corry and Findley Lake with stops in Clymer and nearby points. Reservations open for a series of winter trips using Hotel Corry as base. departures include Sunday 6:30 AM and Sunday night, with additional caravans from Pittsburgh on Saturdays.
Under secretary of the Treasury John W. Hanes told a special Senate committee that ending tax exemptions for government securities would spur private investment and revive the capital market. President Roosevelt backs the plan and a measure to Congress is planned. Hanes said federal revenue could rise by up to 203 million dollars, with the possibility of 358 million, while interest costs might increase by 29 to 30 million.
Harrisburg January recall sees Arthur Colegrove retiree and former state secretary of property and supplies summoned as witness before Dauphin County grand jury investigating graft alleged against Governor George H. Earle and 13 Democrats. Former Attorney General Charles Maretott also awaited recall as chief adviser to the Barle administration. Roger Powlands of New Castle named as state purchasing agent under the new governor Artur H. Jaros.
United Press dispatch notes Europe faces postwar turmoil as Franco loyalists threaten Barcelona and a Franco victory would set Spain with Italy and Germany. The piece links the Spanish conflict to wider Mediterranean power rivalries and trade routes, forecasting shifts in alignments and neutrality debates.
DRTROI Jan 18 The executive board of the United Automobile Workers Union authorized and instructed President Homer Martin to proceed with negotiations with the Toll Motor Company. The hastily convened board heard a report on Martin’s attempts to organize Ford and hoped for a proper settlement to restore workers to the jobs they are entitled to.
In Harrisburg on January 18, the 1937 liberalized Workmen's Compensation law was labeled unworkable by union leaders at the annual mid winter meeting of the Pennsylvania Threshmen and Farmers Mutual Casualty Insurance Company. About a thousand larger employers including most in the mining industry rejected the revised act, according to R. H. Cunningham of Pottsville.
Dauphin County court hears trials for five charges in three indictments arising from a brand jury inquiry into alleged graft during former Governor George H. Barle’s administration. State Committee Chairman David L. Lawrence posted an $11,000 bond to appear at the March term.
A historic moment shows James taking the oath as governor with key figures behind him. In the lineup left to right are George H. Barta the retiring governor, Col. Carl Estes of Texas, Mrs. Barlé, Mrs. Huber Jr, James P. Torrance the state Republican chair, Thomas Kenney the retiring lieutenant governor, and Lieutenant Governor Samus Lewis, all gathered near the microphones.
Gov James, inaugurated as Republican chief executive of Pennsylvania, is set to address the 23rd annual farm show in Harrisburg this evening. He is expected to outline broad proposals rather than detail specific farm program changes as he speaks to a large audience at the new exhibition hall.
Berlin dispatch reports Propaganda Minister Paul Joseph Goebbels resumed duties today after more than four weeks of absence due to illness. London and New York newspapers said he suffered a severe beating by friends of a German actor after a surprise in the actor’s wife’s apartment, a claim Germany denied.
Louis, Jan 18 United Press reports assistant secretary of war Lewis Johnson told the National Aeronautic Association meeting that with 200 million dollars proposed for army aviation Roosevelt aims to create an air force of more than 5 000 planes. He said the number would tie the fighting strength of land forces.
London reports Adolf Hitler may frame his January 30 Reichstag address around colonial demands. The feature follows the Nazi regime’s 1933 rise as cabinet meets amid Prime Minister Chamberlain’s talks with Italy’s Mussolini.
London authorities posted police guards along Downing Street and nearby government buildings after reports of extremist threats tied to bombings. Special constables and railroad police reinforced security, with patrols at cabinet member residences and outside No 10. London police warned of possible further attempts and mobilized additional officers to deter attacks.
In Bristol Tennessee January 18 a coroner's jury reserved its verdict in the death of Harold Cole Watkins 53 a chemist who helped formulate the elixir of sulfanilamide blamed for 67 deaths in 1937 Watkins was found shot dead at his home with his wife claiming accidental discharge while cleaning a pistol police noted a self inflicted or related wound and the inquiry was postponed citing safety concerns.
Spartansburg resident Mrs Stranahan, 57, already recovering from a left leg fracture, slipped at home yesterday and broke her right leg. She was taken to Corry hospital Tuesday and her condition improved to fairly good by morning.
Hollywood reports the Duke and Duchess of Windsor plan a March visit. A private secretary indicates the abdicated monarch and Wallis Simpson will travel from New York to Hollywood then proceed to San Francisco and New York fairs en route home.
Indianapolis report says Mrs. C Selah Romig aged 34 was found slain in her apartment bedroom with a crushed skull. A breakfast caller was sought by police after the husband left for work. Datlie Romig, 28, the widower and a five and ten store employee, discovered the body. A claw hammer with a broken handle lay nearby and bedding showed signs of struggle.
Harrisburg dispatch reports the Republican Senate pressing to confirm executive appointments. Major Lynn G Adams and William J Hamilton appear in line for cabinet posts while Democrats resist, two-thirds vote required, as party lines stay split.
In Washington on January 18 Representative Arthur Anderson of Missouri introduced the first bill aimed at repealing the Wagner Labor Relations Act. He proposed abolishing the existing statute entirely and replacing it with a new law to strip the labor board of its judge and jury power.
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