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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1939
Page
1
Babson Park Ma on January 21 quotes the veteran observer as saying public spending cannot be halted. He notes elected mayors push economies but vested interests resist cuts, likening spending to power and corporate forces. He warns democracy risks endless growth without strong voter character.
The fragment discusses fears of imminent threats to personal liberty from foreign dictators and a largely ignorant electorate. It hints at a future where a small voter share could influence policy, touching on governance, public administration, and systemic control.
The article fragment claims Washington has spent 62,000,000,000 over the last ten years, excluding the World War, and describes the heavy tax burden on the populace. It references government spending and consumer costs in a contentious tone.
Arthur Betts, 41, of 11 Center street Union City and former Corry resident, was wounded in the left hip about 3 AM when family members home observed an intruder in the Wyde Smith basement at 7 Center street. Betts, found by police to have fled, was hospitalized in Corry for treatment.
In Harrisburg the governor's office announces the dismissal of three state officials amid a looming party power shift. George Barle's appointees face removal as a justice department opinion is expected to enable a move from Democrat to Republican control. The changes coincide with funding debates on large infrastructure and school programs.
Harry Doty and his daughter Louella, 17, died when Doty’s car collided with a stalled vehicle at a railroad crossing east of Gayland after a chain of cars halted to assist a wreck. Coroner and state police investigated with witnesses describing the moment before impact. Bodies were taken to Hull Funeral Home in Youngsville for funeral arrangements.
United States employers' compensation commission seeks $615 from E. E. Austin and Son for injuries to Ralph Peterson a WPA worker. He was crushed Nov 12 1937 in a sewer ditch when three tons of concrete pipe fell in. A release of $500 was previously paid. Peterson's attorney is S Y Rossiter. Col Harry H Barnhart 58 veteran and U S Veterans Bureau manager in central Pennsylvania district died of a heart attack in Harrisburg.
United Press reports in Detroit dated January 21 that Homer Martin and 15 executive board members of the United Auto Workers clashed over suspensions. Martin suspended board members. they impeached him and ordered a trial. The dispute to be settled at a special convention as the union splits into factions within its 250000 members.
Hiram E Pond a longtime Corry resident and celebrated old time fiddler died shortly after 2 this morning at the home of Mrs Dobbs on North Center Street Born in Concord Township in 1845 he was the seventh generation of the Alden family in Corry He helped run a grocery with his brother T A Pond and later built violins His survivors include nieces and nephews including Florence Pond Bert Haramond Dorr Hammond and George A Wellman The body was moved to Bracken Keating funeral home with services Monday at 2 pm and burial in Pine Grove cemetery
Altoona Pa Jan 21 Joseph Eckels 69 was asphyxiated today when smoke from a first floor fire trapped him near his bedroom doorway. He was pronounced dead at Altoona hospital after efforts to revive him failed. Weather notes indicate warmer tonight colder tomorrow with snow and a cold wave expected Sunday night.
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor President James L. McDevitt declared strong opposition to any repeal or amendments to liberal worker legislation. He warned against a proposed unemployment compensation act change that would require employees to pay part of the premium, stating the federation is unalterably opposed.
United Press reports Harrisburg January 21 that Pennsylvania’s farmers returned home tired but happy after the 28th annual state farm show. A record attendance of about 570000 marked the event with prize livestock selling at top prices in show history. State police tallied visitors, showing an increase over last year’s record turnout.
Senate debated delaying the confirmation vote on Harry Hopkins for secretary of commerce. The chamber recessed until Monday after 30 minutes of remarks. Critics from both parties disagreed, but insiders expected a favorable outcome despite ongoing argument over Hopkins and Roosevelt administration policies.
A car smashed into two poles near the Boston House at Flrat avenue and West Main. It snapped one pole and left the other hung by wires. Charles Breed of Union City was found four blocks west in the ditch by Patrolman Hoss Mead about 9:15 p m. Breed was charged with reckless driving. arraignment set for January List with hearing date fixed. A drunken driving charge was reduced to reckless driving. The Union City man is alleged to have been drinking.
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