This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1940
Page
3
Japan vigorously protests Britain's seizure of 21 German nationals aboard the liner Asama Maru near Yokohama as it neared the port. The Germans were en route from San Francisco to Germany via Japan after a prior release, provoking diplomatic tension.
Erie officials confirm installation of a new radio beacon to aid navigation. Funds estimated between 50,000 and 80,000 dollars have been allocated, with preliminary work nearly complete. Location to be chosen after an engineering survey, beacon likely not ready for opening navigation season. Benefits expected in fall and late season with improved harbor access.
City and region enthusiasts attend the Chautauqua area skating championships at Lakewood rink on Chautauqua Lake from 1 to 5 Saturday. Competitors include skaters from Syracuse Rochester Buffalo Erie Cleveland Pittsburgh and nearby towns. Cornell skating team to appear. Events feature 220 49 mile and other races plus events for youths and girls. Also notes Perserverance Wins Visalia headline about a Tulare County traffic school lesson where a gray haired woman traveled two hours in rain to attend.
Local groups push to save Wolverine with a city exhibition on State Street. Officials interpret a resolution to authorize a committee and possible municipal action, while opponents warn of legal and funding hurdles. Community leaders cite property owners and residents in Erie County as they urge action before deadlines.
Kane council approved a tractor operated snow plow to clear drifts and improve sidewalk safety after tests showed high efficiency. The new gear, placed in active service, aims to protect pedestrians, curb to curb, by keeping the main paths passable despite heavy winter conditions.
A reported theft occurred at a Baptist church in Amherst Massachusetts where a Paul Revere gel bell was taken during an eyurcis pel try. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward and assist in locating the missing item.
Delinquent taxes have risen to about twenty percent, forcing consideration of tax reductions to ease hardship. Many owners fail to pay, risking foreclosure or bank recovery as property may be seized to restore taxpaying status. The situation blends city and district finances with looming penalties and sales.
Odessa faces a manpower shortage for WPA street paving as the Chamber of Commerce reports difficulty finding enough men to register for the project. The issue hampers progress on the 80 blocks slated for improvement, signaling broader labor challenges in the Texan town.
Dr Carmen Ross president of Ed aibory Gurte Teachers College spoke on the Bill of Rights at the Weekly meeting of the service elu ab Tytel Corry. She outlined the rights value and why they were included and concluded with a paper on Modest Basis.
The three day convention of the National Conference of Approved Hospital Service Plans opened in Vienna Pittsburgh. More than 900 physicians hospital attaches and officers from 60 group hospitalization organizations in the United States attended the event.
Harrisburg June 24 reports a bold move to seize control of the coal industry through a plan drafted by a committee of major operators and United Mine Workers officials. The emergency group aims to reduce price incentives and stabilize production amid chaotic conditions, with nine appointees guiding the effort.
Columbus delegates elect Merle Page to meet WILD Ue township supervisor in Pebeliary SUK to discuss buying hose for the township. A volunteer fire committee would govern the hose supply, storing and testing to keep barrels free from algae. Residents pledge cooperation with Corry’s fire department as a precursor to broader community and township programs to better serve the area.
A brief notice from Montgomery outlines labor peace in Alabama during 1910. The report indicates a stance against strikes or labor unrest and notes a calm industrial scene without notable conflict or disruptions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.