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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1940
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR narrative mentions James and Penny amid a rural scene with urban mileposts, a highway, and cost notes. The text is garbled with names, numbers, and dialogue, including alleged references to a fair, stories, and local acts, but lacks coherent events or outcomes to summarize clearly.
The United States official protests at British high sea actions hardens with claims of American ships being discriminated against at Gibraltar and by contraband rules. Some ships are seized while others freed, challenging neutral rights under wartime policy. A formal note to Lord Lothian's embassy seeks immediate correction and a reply.
Earl Browder, general secretary of the US Communist party, appeals a four year sentence for falsifying a passport. He faces parole denial or bond conditions as he argued before Federal Judge Alfred Coxe after his conviction. Browder spoke at Madison Square Garden on the eve of Nicolai Lenn’s death anniversary, asserting the ruling class drives war to threaten the Soviet Union.
Salvatore Morrione, a New York janitor, shot himself three times in the head in his basement apartment. Despite three bullets lodging in his skull and brain, eye, and temple regions, he survived. He told his family he was tired of lying, earned two dollars a day, and had found the gun in the basement. He remained calm and insisted he felt no pain.
Washington January 23 votes on a resolution to continue the Dies investigation. The committee, led by Chair Martin Diy, sees overwhelming approval amid calls for a thorough inquiry into alleged motives. The report signals the house will pursue the probe with firm momentum.
Magistrate Porter acting under Mayor Hepler requests the Frain crew to report at the Municipal building. Conductor J H Pierce and head brakeman, blamed by the conductor, may be questioned. City delays arrest pending further action and possible prosecution. Railroad men link the forty minute crossing block to crew judgment.
Deputies stop a jail escape in Washington County Ohio as a prisoner clings to a fourth floor ledge and others attempt a sheet rope ascent. Officer Dayton Goddard fires on the escapee while other inmates tied to bed sheets await return to custody. Names of suspects and charges appear in the report.
Joseph Stewart aged 18 and Albert Dabancey aged 19, both of Coal Hollow, Penn township, were jailed without bond in Pittsburgh for attempting to extort $2000 from Edgewood matron Mrs. Tanel Lindsay by sending ransom notes. They were arrested by State Motor Police and admitted the plan.
Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau Jr urges a balanced budget with potential public works cuts and higher taxes. He proposes raising the debt limit from 48 to 50 billion dollars, noting a healthy effect on the nation though methods remain unspecified. Roosevelt's 1941 budget foresees a 2.274 billion deficit and 480 million in new taxes to fund emergency spending.
O F Moore, a Carter area resident, suffered a severely cut lip after a head on collision with a truck driven by Steven Unski of Five Corners on the narrow Carter Hill road bridge at Steadman Hill. The collision damaged the Mote machine while the truck had only minor damage. Residents plan action to widen the bridge amid other recent accidents.
Alfred Gone and James Upper Malt, two youths, were held in county court for taking an automobile owned by Lance Ross of Northy Genter Street. The case was dropped when Ross asked the district attorney to withdraw the complaint. Corry police arrested the pair after word that the car was taken early Sunday. The owner later offered no objection to the action.
Pennsylvania faces renewed flood risk as ice jams in the Susquehanna watershed threaten to break under a thaw. Officials warned of 12 foot jams, with 18 inch ice along streams and dam barriers tested by persistent cold. Army engineers consider controlled releases while towns brace for potential impact.
United Mine Workers of America opened its golden jubilee convention as Lewis attacked Paul V. McNutt, a former Indiana official, calling him a political adventurer and vowing to use troops to secure votes. The Rev James Thomas prayed for labor peace.
London reports the yeval brawler Valdora of 251 tons with nine aboard is presumed lost with all hands. Admiralty notes the ship overdue and offers no speculation on the loss. Also dated Jan 29, British steamer Bultangta of 1523 tons and Norwegian ship Plus of 1908 tons hit a mine off the northeast English coast. crews were saved.
Finnish communique reports over 1,000 Russian casualties in the Manerheim line action northeast of Lake Ladoga. Attacks between Summa and Take Muola failed to break Finnish lines. Russians also pressed Auttojoki. A Helsinki dispatch claims Finnish flanks damaged Russia’s naval base at Kronstadt, including a battleship and a cruiser, in a Sunday raid.
Jan 23 Paris Polish exile parliament declares General Sikorski announced high troop totals to defend a democratic Polish government. Pianist Paderewski is elected president in exile as Poland seeks independence and a democratic system.
In Harrisburg the State Retirement Fund faced renewed scrutiny as details of jurist pensions emerged. Attorney General Reno cited secrecy rules, while minutes from the January 9 meeting revealed three veteran judges receiving pensions dating back to January 1. Former Chief Justice John W. Kephart chose retirement option one, granting him $9,095.07 monthly for life with a lump sum remainder to his beneficiary after death.
Berne January 24 Dr Giuseppe Motta longtime Swiss statesman died early today after a rapid decline from a cerebral catastrophe. Motta had served as president and vice president of Switzerland five times each and attended a federal council meeting Friday before falling ill. He leaves ten children, two daughters in law and a son in law. nine priests administered the last rites.
The annual meeting of the organization in the Corry Building offices reported progress with many stewards increasing their shares. Officers elected: Vice president H. J. Davis secretary P. L. Barnes treasurer Loyd Stowe solicitor Walter K. Peake clerk Buna G. Slanehard. Directors for three years: Ed Simmons F L Das and H J Davis. Helmi G. Blanchard named director. The year shows net earnings of 2771.73 with three percent dividends totaling 2044.43. Assets listed for the Corry Building and loans total 8309.65. The report continues on page six.
Genoa Italy January 23 The rescue units Blancemang and Colombo arrived with 10 survivors from the burned Italian passenger ship Orazio and reported a defective piston in the engine room started the fire. Conte Biancomano carried 318 survivors and Colombo 193 aboard. Crews said heat and a tank explosion fueled the blaze as winds spread the fire off the French Mediterranean coast.
In Vandergrift Pennsylvania a two story home caught fire last night trapping a four year old boy. Firefighters rescued five other occupants before reaching Dominick dosend Gallo Jr who died today at Allegheny Valley Hospital. Tarentum confirms the incident.
Corry Civic Orchestra delivered a fine winter concert last evening at Senior Hall under the baton of Carl ton Chaffee. The program opened with lively marches and included a Geppy medley of southern tunes arranged by J. S. Zameniik. Soprano soloist Marguerida Rény gave a standout performance with Villanelle by Dell Acqua, while the accompanist provided refined support. Continued on Page Five.
Police in St Marys request assistance locating Edward Schutmaval 18 believed headed west from West Ridge. Chief Gots asks the public to watch for him and report sightings. family says he should be apprehended and returned. Authorities describe incoming buses from the east as checked but the youth remains missing amid unclear circumstances.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a naval bill and expansion plans in Washington. Key names and figures are unclear, but phrases suggest lawmakers weighing a large expansion, with figures around 1.9 million to 1.01 million and references to expansion timing and construction rules amid ongoing committee discussions.
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