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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1940

Page

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Wheeler May Be Lewis Choice For President

Senator Burton K Wheeler of Montana urged President Roosevelt to declare soon whether he will seek a third term. He suggested John L Lewis might back Wheeler if Roosevelt does not run, but warned delays would confuse the Democratic party. Wheeler noted he opposes a third term but would support Roosevelt if re nominated, and called for a national conference of labor, agriculture, and industry leaders to address unemployment.

United Pros Columbus Burton K. Wheeler Montana Roosevelt Ben. Wheeler The United Mine Workers CTO Wheeler John J. Lewis UMWA Adon Democratic Party John L. Lewis Imad Nini RA Lewis Montanan America

Milk Producers Board Sees Upbeat Market Outlook

Delegates at the Dairy Men's League meeting at McCmy Community House heard Emory Growl report NYC and upstate markets in good shape while Stevens of Briv noted local markets weak due to price cutting. County Press Henry Marek presided. 40 delegates attended. home department speaker discussed women's role in conservation. Next sub-district gathering set for Townville January 1901.

Renisriss Henry Marék Pry Home Department Corty

Two Dunkirk Men Die In Crossing Crash

Two Dunkirk men, Stamey Wskmng, 23, and Juin Mieacko, 24, were killed instantly when their car was struck by a New York Central passenger train at Main Street crossing in Dunkirk. Coroner George Bloch said the badly mangled car was found on Geopard Street, about 500 feet from the crossing. He will question grade crossing watchman Kasmeth Ritkara, who says the gates were not down at the time.

Dunkirk Hhe New-York Central Gmsseriger Mer Commodine Vanderbilt Fridgy George Bloch Stamey Wbskmng Middle Jad Duntirk Juin Mieacko Dunktyre Corsner Geopard Street Leopard Street Kasmeth Ritkara Ashtabula

War News Across Fronts From Helsinki to Paris

United Press dispatches report Finnish troops repulsing new Russian attacks north east of Lake Ladoga with official words claiming hundreds dead. Paris bulletin cites German field guns moving into the Vosges as scouts note rapid dugout pits. Berlin says envoys to several nations await conferences while autocrats plan. Washington notes Roosevelt praising Americans who join foreign conflicts and pledge allegiance to the United States.

United Press Helsinki Pinnish Lake Luga

Marion Street Home Fire Causes Minor Damage

A small blaze last evening at William Flicks home on Marion street caused about 400 in damage mainly from smoke and water. Firemen arrived promptly at around ten to ten and confined the fire with a small hose and booster tank. Origin suspected near a chest of tools in the attic with smoke seeping through ceilings and walls to lower floors.

William Flick Marion Street First Ward

Temperature Up Across Regions Amid Uncertain Forecast

United States weather agencies indicate a warming trend in southern and western states after a decade of severe cold. California reports near normal temperatures with 60 degree readings in some valleys while Illinois and Florida show varied gains, and New Orleans records 27 degrees above zero amid fluctuating conditions.

United Phen U. S Middle Western California Richmonds Vin Sero Milesly

Corry Paralysis Fund Campaign Underway

Coronation era style call outlines Charles P. Keating leading a Birthday Campaign for infantile paralysis aid in Enis City. He plans to meet Principals Sheen Wolfe and later visit loom business establishments to enlist firms and workers in dollar enlistment card sales. Proceeds fund both national care and local relief, with no Birthday Ball. The campaign aims to begin next week and finish major work by week’s end. Local lodges and clubs plan donations to boost participation.

Charles P. Keating Enis City Sheen and Wolfe Sen For Dumior Ign March of Dimes Royal Campaien Dames Sullivan Keating Funil

1940 City Tax Cards Mailed Throughout City

City treasurer reports that nearly all 1940 tax notices have been mailed with new parcel valuations to reduce confusion. Payments remain due by May 1 with a May to June face total and a 1 percent late fee after July 1. Previous year penalties apply to unpaid taxes.

First Ward

Japan Press Blames U S in Lapse of Pact

Tokyo reports native newspapers and readers blame the United States for the abrogation of the Japanese American trade pact. Editors urge stronger action against Britain after the Asama Maru incident while warning of a possible US trade embargo and Pacific naval maneuvers set for February.

Japan United Press Tokyo United States Foreign Office Great Britain Organ Independent Yomiuri Chita

New Golden Rule Club Officers to Be Elected Monday

The Golden Rule Club will elect new officers at a meeting next Monday evening. A dinner at St Edward's Hall begins at 6 30 PM, hosted by St Thomas church. President Frank Whiteley notes the event may be one of the most important in months as spring activities are planned and a local auto giveaway scheme is discussed.

Galden Garry St. Thomas Church Anto

Engineer Dies in Pittsburgh Obituary Brief

Olied H. Priend, 68, a senior ex engineer for the United States Army Engineers, died yesterday in Pittsburgh district. A funeral service will be held here tonight for the veteran engineer whose career spanned key wartime projects.

Pittsburgh Olied H. Priend United States Army Pitteburet Dis Fick

Car Driven Through Store Windows In City Crash

A.C. Cook of Spring Street was jailed after his car smashed two large windows at the former Lippman building on West Main Street. He was found on West Pleasant Street shortly after and jailed awaiting a hearing on charges including driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene.

A.C. Cook Spring Street Indoy Isries Miotoy Hibson Auto Safes West Main Street Qelodk Lippman , Buillding Ruppersburger Cook West Pleasant Street Ularks Lippmal Builéinz

Erie grade school students back hoe escape to avoid exams

Two Erie Pennsylvania grade school students fled home fearing mid year tests. Alta May Chamberlain aged 11 and Shirley Mae Seyler aged 19 were found by authorities after wandering. They were sent to the juvenile detention home and their parents notified.

Cleveland Erie Alwny Alta May Chamberlain Shirley Mae Seyler

Plot Against Stalin Reported in Italy and Abroad

Rome dispatch reports that Giornale d Tialia under Kayno with Ania claims authorities in the United Kingdom and Ireland uncovered a vast plot to overthrow Josef Stalin. The newspaper editor Virginio Gayda is linked to the Iovelan office, while Mussolini’s regime is cited as the source of the allegations amid Soviet police actions.

Rome Nexepaner Gioriale d Gieaine

Fire Station Doors Jammed Injuring Officer Mead

Patrolman Ross Mead sustained a fractured left hand and bruised finger while helping to free a jammed door at East Washington Street station during a second ward fire at the Flick home. The incident caused a twenty minute delay in the second watch dispatch to answer the alarm.

Ross Mead Second Ward Luton Alam Flick East Washington Mead Drake

Japanese Warship Halts British Coastal Ship

A Japanese warship halted the British passenger liner Wing Sang between Hong Kong and Shanghai. British officers said no proof of retaliation existed and noted Japan had halted British merchantmen numerous times since the China conflict began. The Wing Sang, a 3,500 ton vessel, faced pressure to sign a denial of searches, which the captain refused.

Hong Kong Shanghai Great Britain China Janine, Matheson and Co Te Wing Sang

Deutschland May Be Sunk Allies Say

London January 26 Navy men believed the German pocket battleship Deutschland may have been sunk and Germany may be trying to conceal it by renaming the ship. Evidence cited includes similar hull design to the Bluecher and Leipzig class ships and reports of British submarine sinkings near German shores.

Germany Annyueinie Donisenland Buusis Ibe Bep Horse Starfsly Undine Awit

Preparations Speeed Up for Big Offensives in Europe

United Press report indicates Europe speeds up war prep for major spring offensives. Almighty doubt remains on timing and location as Finland, coastal fronts, and northern sectors see intensified fortifications and troop movements. Russian advances appear limited to holding fronts while observers note potential Soviet spring campaign. Foreign volunteers arrive, and Maginot defense systems are reinforced as Europe braces for a broad offensive.

Jod Alex Mons United Press Pureimn Nea Edilor Europe Finland Ladoga Minnerhein Stockholm North Central Salina Kemi Valley Neas mid-Pinland Gulf of Bothnia Ash Antother Amerie Australia Clenharis United States Sweden Bon France

Seventh Gang Slayings Reported in Philadelphia

The seventh gang slaying in Philadelphia in just over a year was reported after a bullet riddled body was found in a South Philadelphia street. The victim, Michael Palumba, was discovered in a gutter, with his death prompting an ongoing investigation.

United Press Philadelphia Piiladelshil Michael Palumba

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