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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1940
Page
8
Harrisburg January 22 relief figures show total persons on general assistance at 593 636 with 2 030 new cases. transfers to old age aid reduce workload while private employment gains lift applications. Net weekly relief cost falls to 1490 74.
A major fire in Clarion, Pennsylvania, caused about 7000 dollars in damage to the William Geary apartment house on Liberty Street and North Seventh Avenue. The blaze started in the rear near the furnace and spread through five closets and partitions, gutting portions of the end of the structure.
Seven state legislatures opened regular sessions in January as federal security and welfare changes loom. Kentucky Mississippi Rhode Island New Jersey South Carolina and Virginia met early in the month, with Louisiana planning to convene May 1. Some bodies may hold special sessions to use new provisions expanding aid to the aged the blind and dependent children.
In the intermountain West, Wheeler for President efforts expand with organized clubs in Montana Idaho Wyoming Colorado and Nevada. Jackson Day dinners signal rising momentum as Wheeler speaks broadcasts in several states, though he has not yet declared candidacy. Local officials note western support and strong sentiment for his run in 1940.
Franklin Pa James Collingwood, 64, was killed in the Bullion district when he slipped near a moving engine pulley. His head was crushed and both arms broken as he was whirled against the machinery. His son had left moments before to fetch coffee and drugs.
Kane Pa January 22 Officials report a gas shortage danger ended as Kane gas companies secured two new and plentiful supplies to meet demand during the deep freeze. Low pressure and high winter use had caused fears among residents for cooking and heating. A sizable frostbite incident occurred as firemen battled a blaze at John W Roller’s residence amid 10 degrees below zero. Hood dies Uniontown Pa January 32 William Hood 62 general superintendent of Hi 0 Prick Coke Co. dies at Uniontown hospital after months of illness.
Royal Netherlands Indies Airways officials report eight killed in the crash of a Lockheed plane near Batavia on January 22. Three crew members and five passengers perished. cause of the accident was not disclosed. A separate item notes Mrs. Margaret Wells Koppel, 19, injured in Beaver Falls when her husband’s car struck a billboard, suffering a skull fracture.
Erie January 22 the proposed 1940 county budget faces a deficit after adding 11000 to aid boroughs for needed road improvements while commissioners Finley Del Darling and Helen Schiariff pledge not to raise the tax millage. The board prepares to cut expenses while expecting a negative balance of about 6789 dollars, the deepest shortfall in years.
Harrisburg January 23 United Press reports Governor Arthur H. James said thousands of James for President pocket pieces were handed out last week at the 24th annual Pennsylvania Farm Products Show without his authorization. The pieces bore the motto Good Luck and Arthur J James for President and measured about the size of a ten cent coin.
Hector Penny, famed as the kindest hearted man, faces a cascade of mishaps after attempting a good deed. A panhandler, a sudden romance with Widow Olivia Tuttle, and a perilous taxi ride with Winnie converge as Penny escorts her to Southeast Hospital where he must confront misunderstandings and tangled affections.
Mr Penny rushes to Rock Glenn promising to face the truth as Vinnie arrives at last. A tense reunion unfolds when the widow and her niece discover Penny back in the house, triggering a mix of relief and unexpected tenderness in a moment heavy with emotion.
A United initiative outlines new claim offices in Washington to secure social privileges. Officials say the move aims to streamline processing and ensure faster service for residents requiring benefits.
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