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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1940
Page
1
The readable text fragment references a Monday event at a cemetery and mentions files, a mausoleum, and a police element. Specific names, places, or exact actions are not clear due to OCR distortion.
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A 1930s commentary argues 70 percent of the world’s gold is held by the U.S. and abroad currencies depend on the dollar. It proposes reopening the gold market closed since 1934, discussing impacts on prices, exports, unemployment, and global money flows. The piece notes shifts from pound and other currencies toward the dollar and warns against a pan-American currency.
City of Flint arrives back in Baltimore after a 113 day voyage aboard the steamship City of Flint. The crew, 40 sailors, is to gain liberty today as Capt Joseph Guinard plans retirement after an arduous journey from New York, through Arctic seas, and into Baltic waters.
Two Russian reserve divisions totaling about 18 000 men were reported in tough straits north of Lake Ladoga on the Finnish front. One unit occupied the Atojoki sector the other in Killaanjoki with supplies cut and Finnish gunners controlling lake shore routes. Finnish communiqués claimed heavy Russian losses and a turning tide toward defeat after seven days of fighting northeast of Ladoga.
A. G. Goer drive into the Lipman buildings on West Main Street and faced a charge of reckless driving. He was held on $5000 bail for trial in county court on two additional counts, driving while under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident. He was taken to Erie County Jail after a magistrate hearing. Margiotti Pittsburgh report notes the former attorney Charles J. Marelotli was reported in satisfactory condition after a wartime illness.
City officials plan a Monday regular session to discuss financing the aging debt accounts. Finance Director Sandturg will present a proposal to clear annual indebtedness, with a bond issue likely between 15000 and 20000 dollars. Council expects unanimous support to save interest and safeguard priors.
Harrisburg report states William P Tolley of Allegheny College becomes a new officer in the Pennsylvania Association of College Presidents, succeeding G Morris Smith of Bucknell University. Fred Pierce Carson of Dickinson College is elected vice president, Willis F Tolley named treasurer from Allegheny, Norman McClure of Ursinus College serves as secretary.
Winston Churchill told a Manchester audience that Hitler has lost his best chance to win the war and that the heroic Finns against Russia should inspire the Allies. He praised Britain's leaders and warned neutrals against joining German aggression, urging resolve in the face of Nazi despotism. The speech criticized Bolshevik and Nazi regimes and called for continued Allied unity.
Fire caused by defective basement wiring damaged the footing at Marcus Jordan's dwelling 145 Liberty Street yesterday afternoon. Firefighters struggled to extinguish flames near the building center amid smoke damage to several rooms. loss estimated around 10 dollars.
Jan 17 report notes Cone mromman Tid G Gartner of the Pilih Congressional District was slated for prominent role at Apt 28re primaries.
Philadelphia January 27 Gov Arthur H James warned the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce that federal funds for relief and unemployment compensation may be threatened by a New Deal social security interpretation. He accused federal employees of broad power to withhold funds and urged vigilance against perceived political manipulation and budgetary disruption.
The Corry High School band fund drive shows progress with $230 raised from a $1 goal and new pledges. Kiwanis Club and Junior High PTA have pledged outfits, with other groups joining. About $923 total needed to fully outfit the five band members by a February event. A joint Corry Cambridge Springs concert is planned at the senior high auditorium.
Harrisburg report on the January gathering of Pennsylvania Democrats amid factional tensions from the 1938 split. The meeting aims to select April primary candidates for U S Senate treasurer auditor general and Wir ge delegates to the national convention. Leaders such as Senator Joseph F Guffey and State Chairman David Lawrence weigh candidate strength while factions clash over strategy and possible contenders.
Boise Idaho Republican John Thomas, a leaner and isolationist, prepared to assume the Senate seat of William E. Borah. Thomas had previously served from 1925 to 1932 and was appointed to fill Borah's term until the fall 1948 election, with uncertainty about reappointment or candidacy.
Local merchants report increasing panhandling near shops and eateries. Witnesses describe street beggars becoming more aggressive and noisy, with transients seen daily around town. The issue has drawn attention from residents and authorities seeking calmer streets.
James J. Hines once a key figure in the Tate Dutch Schute lottery mob faces a four to eight year term. An appellate division ruling and plans to seek review by the Court of Appeals were disclosed as he remains in custody on an $35,000 bail while awaiting possible relief.
Corry school directors will officially represent the Corry School District at the Pennsylvania School Directors Association annual meeting in Harrisburg February 1 2 and 3. President Carl L Henton will lead the local delegation as many directors attend to discuss tax rates tenure and other issues facing boards statewide. The Corry board joined the association two years ago and finds active participation profitable.
The annual YMCA dinner date has moved from the first Wednesday in February to Monday February 8 due to Ash Wednesday. Corry and Dr Carman Ross, president of Edinboro State Peachers College, will speak on character education and youth. Invitations go in the malls next week with limited reservations at He Hotel dining room.
Relief caseload in the Corry area shows 358 cases as of yesterday, up slightly from last week but down markedly from earlier months. Attaches of the relief office are actively processing aid applications for elderly residents in the district as benefits age thresholds tighten.
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