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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1939
Page
2
Three youths from Ossining New York were executed after killing a policeman. Governor Lehman refused clemency. one youth claimed innocence but was sentenced to death with two others.
In a Sing Sing incident two young men named Friedman and Joseph O Loughlin killed Detective Michael Woley during an armed hold up in New York City in 2087. Authorities recount a string of violent acts tied to the pair and their path from the slums to the electric chair.
Harrisburg report notes Pennsylvania moves to transfer 426 million from the motor license fund during the 1939 legislative session. President John A. Rupp of the State Motor Federation calls the bill significant as the first passed and signed, while other transfers of eight million from other funds were delayed.
City and Vicinity notes report record low temperatures with zero readings in Franklin and Oi city at 4 am and subzero marks elsewhere near Raymiton and Henderson Statin. The column lists local sales at Stockton's Market, community events at Erie Academy High School and Federated church services, plus police, fire, and civic notices across towns.
Corryite was arrested as a suspect in a theft of three calves from a Corry farm last October. He was released from city jail Tuesday per Private Paul Engle of the Lawrence Park Barracks state police. Sederburg denied involvement and remains under investigation with no other arrests.
James Hazisb urn and former Worenty and Waters Secretary Jared P. Bogard face charges alleging the administration failed to follow through on pledges to maintain adequate flood control. Bogard says the cut aims at economy, claiming flood losses have topped a billion dollars this century in Pennsylvania.
The Japanese News agency reported from Bathing that Marshal Wa Pei-Bu promised to overcome any obstacles to social peace, indicating a strong wartime slogan and resolve in China.
New York June 27 The district attorney announced the case of Jules ER Brilatour who says he shot himself accidentally, but uncertainties linger as his wife Hope Hampton refuses to testify without immunity. The matter may be sent to a grand jury if needed.
Family records indicate the Hol land carved set dates to the 1600s. The 62 pieces are solid wood, yellowed with age.
In Doorn Castle Netherlands on Wilhelm II's birthday the aged ex-emperor avoids discussing Hitler. He remains silent on the Nazi regime, mindful of his exile and German estates, and maintains a benevolent, twinkling demeanor.
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