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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1940

Page

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Local awards and safety notes amid a Corry gathering

The article records a Corry event noting safety awards for North and South Ty stone, with references to transfusions and hemorrhages during the week. Names include Anderson of Corry and R Skinner, with several others listed in the St district roll. Payment details mention twenty-five dollars and a weekly prize pool linked to the Safety award.

Corry Anderson Corry Helen Relius Neck R. Skinner

Unclear fragment signals local notice loss

Fragmentary OCR text presents no clear event, person, or organization. Unable to identify a coherent headline or summary from the provided snippet.

Democrats Face A Tough Route In Pennsylvanias 1930s Race

The piece argues big money backs Jay Cooke as Republican nominee for U S Senate in Pennsylvania, sidelining independents and party stalwarts. It warns Democrats face a hard fight against Pete Pew backed Cooke, with Guffey’s machine likely to wreck summer efforts and threaten November outcomes.

Big Business Jay Cooke United States Pennnsylvania Pes Sun Oil Grundy Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association Cooke Mason Owlett Pew GOP Allegheny Pittsburgh Kephart David Reed Pennsylvania Philadelphia Guffey F. Clair Ross Democrats of John L. Lewis Roberts State Committee Penrose Boss Penrose White House Jim Farley

Expansion of probe widens Christian Front inquiry

Justice Department grand jury will broaden scrutiny to include people acting for unlawful ends, aiming to identify any who provoked financed or conspired with the defendants. Seventeen Christian Front members were arrested and charged with sedition after a large arms haul intended for bomb making. Reverend Charles Coughlin said he is not a member but urged support and criticized press reports of the arrests.

United Press Washington Justice Department Grand Christian Front Ainay Federal Bureau of Investigation la Irge New York City Detroit Charles E. Coughlin Christian Fro Coughlin

Two Held For Auto Theft In Erie County Jail

Alfred Cane of East Washington street and James Upperman of Columbus were jailed on 5000 bail each after admitting they took a car owned by Lance Ross of North Center street. Patrolman Leon Brown and Magistrate C B Porter led the hearings. Authorities say the pair drove the vehicle about the city for two hours claiming they were searching for the owner. Rose filed to have the charges withdrawn.

Alfred Cane East Washington Street James Upperman Columbus Erie County Leon Brown Porte C. B. Porter Lancé Ross North Center Street Brovin Rose

Dies Committee to Extend Probe into American Activities

In Washington on January 22 the Dies committee moved to extend the inquiry for another year. Debates grew as the panel prepared to put the question to the House and expected a vote by four o'clock tomorrow. The extension would prolong the investigation into alleged American activities.

Japan to file protest over British seizure of sailors

Tokyo reports a protest to Britain over the seizure of Japanese seamen from the Asama. Government spokesman calls the act very disagreeable. Navy officials in Yokohama oversee the investigation led by Commander Katsuo Shiba and will advise on government actions.

United Press Tokyo Demel Sid Yoshisada Watanabe Asamo Yokohama Katsuo Shiba

Finnish Forces Claim 1000 Reds Killed In Five Battles

Finnish troops report sinking at least twelve tanks and killing about 1000 Russians in five engagements from Karelia to the Isthmus front. In Kalanniki and Kiila operations, 450 and 120 enemy fighters were killed respectively with tanks and armored cars destroyed. The communique notes air base bombing and claims shots down one observation balloon and 11 bombers.

United Press Innisnie Karellay mild-Winland Kallanjcki Laimole Kiila

Mixed reaction on neutrals aid invitation

In Amsterdam on January 22, responses varied to the British admiral Wilister Wilister invitation for neutral nations to help push the war against Germany. The speech drew cautious but hopeful commentary from European capitals amid the evolving war effort.

Amsterdam Holland Wilister Church Wil Seutenle Germany Bowlin

Several Hurt in Crash on Panama-Clymer Road

A collision on the Panama-Clymer road left several injured, all reporting minor injuries. Witnesses include Henning Gustafson of Jamestown, Ive Jacobs of Clymer, Gust Ro berg, Edwin Nelon, and Knute Alpinwon of Timesown. Jacobs sustained slight injuries. Also, Bam Alexander, 69, of Mi tterling, was jailed in Payette County on a firearm case related to a fatal shooting of Robert Tillinsen, 35.

Clymer Panama-Clymer Aterm Henning Gustafion Jamestown Ad Ive Jacobs Gust Roberg Edwin Nelon Knute Alpinwon Timesown Mien Iittnes Jacobs Uniontown Bam Alesander Ningra Af Mitterling Wie Payette County Stenion Robert Tillinsen Ina Swiiurtyy

Abandon Hope For Missing As Storm Sets In

Genoa dispatch reports over 100 aboard the Italian liner Orazio may be lost after a blaze off the French Mediterranean coast. Unit 104 10 107 persons missing from three lifeboats. 412 passengers and 22 crew aboard. Most of the missing believed women and children rescued earlier in the crisis. Diplomats named include Carlos Faillace and Baron Estamaca. Lifeboats not sighted by ships or planes. Continued on Page Two.

Edmund Laura Genoa Italy Orazio Mediterranean Unit Uber Orainy

Plan to end bootleg coal allocation to legitimate mines

Harrisburg January 22 The ant bootleg coal plan from Gov Arthur H James aims to phase out bootleg mines by allocating contraband output to legitimate collieries. A census found 2 500 bootleg holes produced over 4 million tons of anthracite last year, with 9 000 unemployed miners and 387 breakers under state inspection.

United Press Harrisburg Arthur H. James Mine Union NMWA Reguatory

Final tribute paid to Borah dies in Idaho senator

The Senate paid final tribute in Washington as Almple state funeral was held for William Rdger Borah longtime Idaho Republican senator. Roosevelt and Cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, the diplomatic corps and armed services officers attended in the Senate chamber for services at 12 36 p m. Borah, the 14 year dean of the Senate, died Friday from a central hemorrhage. The funeral will proceed to Bolse for burial.

Oy Vnney Frem Washington Senate Almple William Rdger Borah Idaho Eure Bolse, Frinho

Freight T Ties Up Traffic and Warship Sinks

London, Jan. 22. The war at sea claimed at least eight ships over the week end, including the 1,458 ton British destroyer Grenville and an estimated 118 lives. The Grenville went down in the North Sea Saturday after a mine or torpedo strike, with eight crewmen killed. Survivors report many injured as ships were lost in the action. The British steamer Ferryhill and the Swedish steamer Flondria also sank after mines hit their routes from Amsterdam to Gothenburg, with seventeen of the 21 crew on Flondria killed. The incident was confirmed after officials noted the casualty figures and ongoing inquiries.

United Press London War At Sea Grenville North Sea Amsterdam Gothenburg

James Burke of Erie dies after illness at 65

James Burke of Erie Pa a longtime electrical engineer and consulting official who worked with Thomas A Waisoff died last night after a weeks illness. Burke founded the Burke Electrical Company in 1902 and served as a consulting engineer for many firms. He was a native of Ireland who came to the United States in his youth.

James Burke Erie United Press Erif Fin James Sunke Thomas A Waisoff Burke Burke Electrical Company Helemi Ireland Pauntey

Snowbound roads persist as crews clear main routes

George Stowe of the highway department reported crews have worked nearly twenty four hours daily and kept all main routes open. Some secondary roads and township roads remain challenging with one-way channels opened on Carter Hill, Hillside Hollow, Concord Ridge and Warners to Concord Center. The department expects milk deliveries may be disrupted on side roads while an Autcoat truck was sent to aid.

George Stowe Hse Highway Department Stow Rsking Stowe Boswigle Carter Hill Liadsley Hollow Concord Ridge Warners Concord Center Sr. Stowe Iia

Former Cory Girl Injured In Auto Crash At Billsworth Falls

A former Cory girl, Miss Drake, 1 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs G Emory Drake of Ills worth Falls Me, was seriously injured in a Saturday night automobile crash in that city. She was unconscious and suffered a knee injury, a broken limb, facial lacerations, the loss of several teeth and cuts and bruises. Her condition was not critical, and she is confined at Meader Hospital in Billsworth Falls where doctors expect her recovery. The Drake family moved from Cory city a few years ago.

Corry Vargimin Drake G. Emory Drake Illsworth Falls Drke

City to Arrest Train Crew After Jam at Crossings

City authorities plan to arrest the train crew following a Saturday evening freight blockage that halted rush hour traffic across multiple crossings. The 147 car train with two engines blocked east and west end yards, delaying pedestrians and motorists for hours and prompting an official inquiry and potential charges before a magistrate.

Cain Swan Imne East End West End AL Polite

Conditions of Home Probed in Delinquent Children Institution

Grove City Pennsylvania January 22 An investigation into conditions at the George Junier Republic home for rehabilitation of delinquent children was quietly launched by Mercer County District Attorney Extwin Moon. Board president Leonard S Levin said changes appeared necessary after reports of inadequate food dormitory conditions and meager clothing. Superintendent Earle D Bruner, longtime head for 27 years, was reportedly to be replaced as part of possible reforms.

Grove City George Junier Republic Moon Mercer County Lesnard S. Levin Levin Earle D. Bruner

Kidnap Victim Faces Fate After Ordeal

Mary Mebhey, an apparent kidnapping victim, faced a personal crisis as friends concluded she was driven to despair by abductors. They alleged isolation and manipulation led to her death by suicide after hours of confinement and a note implying a death penalty. The case drew national attention with calls for accountability.

Kansas Oly Mary Mebhey Miz McElroy

Burst Radiator Damages Junior High Buildings

A burst radiator at the junior high caused extensive damage to the building and classrooms. Heating system failures forced student dismissals and temporary repairs, with classes resuming later in the day after the issue was contained. The incident disrupted both junior and senior high operations and damaged walls desks and equipment.

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