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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1940
Page
1
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Frigid weather and a cold wave grip the region as unions back FDR, while Lewis opposes renomination. Snow and plummeting temperatures disrupt travel across Pennsylvania and the Midwest. Across Columbus, 47 local unions push for a third-term draft, signaling potential rifts within the United Mine Workers as delegates from nine states gather amid a growing split between leadership and rank and file.
Washington dispatch reports the 1911 US Japan trade treaty has expired in effect with no signs of renewal. Congress shows reluctance to act while the State Department cautions uncertainty in future relations and possible retaliatory steps over Japan's China policy. Debate centers on a looming air embargo bill and ongoing hopes for a new commerce accord.
United Press reports 37 missing from the Norwegian steamer Binorita after a mine strike 36 miles northwest of Ymuiden. Seventeen crew members from the Swedish steamer Patria were lost when it struck a mine and sank in the North Sea. Russian air action reportedly hit a German steamer near the Aaland Islands. German planes bombed merchant ships near Lerwick. Anti aircraft defenses engaged over the Thames estuary as a high altitude German aircraft was sighted.
In West Newton on January 25 two fires gutted the heart of the business district. A warehouse used as a garage by Ray Millican and a two story frame building housing a paint shop owned by Frank Haster were destroyed alongside a soft drink bottling works. Firefighters battled the blaze in freezing temperatures.
Lawrence, a Democrat, appears before the state supreme court seeking a postponement in an appeal of criminal charges. The request for continuance was denied by Judge Howard W. Hughes in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg dispatch says Auditor General Warren R. Roberts reports Republicans want Senator Joseph P. Guffey as the Democratic candidate for his seat. Roberts notes Republicans view Guffey as an easy opponent, with other names like Williams Bullitt and Thomas A. Logue floated as possible foes. Philadelphia coverage notes party leaders weigh endorsements at next week’s state committee meeting and praise for FDR era pledges.
A Japanese military spokesman said extraordinary precautions were taken to safeguard United States Ambassador Nelson T. Johnson amid reports of an assassination plot. Chinese planners were alleged to change the ambassador’s route while he travels to a Tokyo port, straining US Japan relations. Johnson was aboard the US gunboat Luzon on the Yangtze River.
United Press reports from Helsinget that Russian offensives aimed at the Mannerheim defense line on January 25 were repulsed with heavy losses. Attacks northeast of Lake Ladoga and near Tale Marita in Lapland were described as unsuccessful, with several Red Army tanks destroyed.
In Herlin on January 25 Adolf Hitler ordered a name change for Deutschland and its new 10,000 ton cruiser to reflect a broader European approach. The exact new names were not officially announced, but the plan includes rebranding the nation and its naval vessel to align with emerging aims.
A well attended stockholders meeting of the Community Loan Company at 128 North Center last evening approved the prior year’s actions and discussed 1940 operations. Auditor A G Postlethwait reported with treasurer data showing 580 loans totaling 74 298.48 and a 4.00 per share dividend paid December 20, 1939. Directors were unanimously reelected: Fred T Barnes, O P Brown, O B Doane, Sidney B Bilston, D I Brate, Oscar B Fritz, N Troy Gillette, G H Gordon, V W Graham, Worth Hammond, Glen Miller, M M Nast, A Stennett, J J Spiesman, R H VanTassel. Officers elected: Worth Hammond president, C F Brown first vice president, J H Spiesman second vice president, Sidney B Bistore secretary-treasurer.
Winston-Salem banquet remarks by James A. Farley, Festmaster General and Democratic National Committee chairman, were interpreted as the formal opening of his bid for the 1940 Democratic presidential nomination. He avoided direct slams but praised Roosevelt and New Deal gains while declaring himself a patriot first.
Representative Thomas A. Jenkins accuses President Roosevelt of robbing Ohio of about 1.2 million dollars held from 1936 by the Social Security board. He vows to fight until Ohio receives justice, amid disputes over state payments and political maneuvering surrounding federal funds and the Social Security apparatus.
By United Press ANE, Pa. Jan 25 Steve German of Sheffield was killed and Brice Riddell of Bhofield seriously injured when their automobile ran off the Roosevelt highway striking a phivert. German died en route to Community Hospital. Riddell suffers internal injuries and severe lacerations. Coroner Thomas Clark of Bradford and Star Patrolmen D. Williams and M. B. Joins investigated the accident.
State secretary sent telegrams to newspapers urging all motorists to obtain a new driver's license before next Wednesday January 1 1930 with 1830 licenses expiring that day. Police plan immediate checks as drivers rush to comply.
Henry H. McConnell of Warren, longtime secretary and treasurer of the Pennsylvania Gas Company, retires after 24 years. He began as a bookkeeper in 1894 with South Penn Oil, then held roles at Standard Oil and South Penn Oil in Pittsburgh before joining the Pennsylvania Gas Company in 1915. A testimonial dinner for McConnell and his career will be held Saturday at the North Warren Community House.
Harrisburg January 25. State Senator Gelder, president pro tempore and Carbondale publisher, announced his bid for auditor general. The move comes amid a unity push by Republican leaders ahead of the April 23 primary, following a state government commission meeting where Gelder voiced support for the nomination.
Jan 25 report states the naval expansion bill would be reduced by 2.2 billion to 800 million by omitting the program tied to a two year Sebstmidttar proposal. Chairman Gael Vinwues of the House affairs committee voices the change.
Five Corry rural mail carriers kept daily service during weeks of heavy snow and drifting. They hired substitutes with horse drawn sleighs to reach distant side roads, reporting that most routes are passable and complete rural delivery continues daily.
A youth charged with reckless deviation and presented before Alderman Porter served a day in city jail instead of paying a ten dollar fine. Police recently addressed disruptive driving near Junto High School amid several complaints. No blame fixed in a Baltimore & Ohio Railroad inquest into a January 1 wreck near West Pittsburgh that killed three trainmen.
Three hilly streets Concord atreet Ibish Souls Centre Pleasant Essex Street and Third Avenue will be closed daily to motor traffic for coaster activities under NYA supervision and work relief guards. The program, announced by Dr Hugh A Olhare and Oln W Bracken, aims to provide safe recreation while testing a county wide safety effort.
In Clinton County, Jan 25, jury deliberation begins to weigh the fate of 32 year old Taille Diehl of Bartleton accused of smothering her three day old infant. Eleven jurors and two alternates to be selected. first degree verdict unlikely, prosecutors seek second degree conviction.
Police teletype reports an unidentified male, 25 to 34, about 5 8 with dark complexion and facial marks, possibly wearing a green overcoat taken from the Bethlehem Home. He is linked to a murder at Mary Suhuli and urged local and nearby towns to watch for him and check ledgers.
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