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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1942
Page
6
Faintly described weather conditions forecast as cloudy and cold. Community notices cover farmer meetings, missing youths, theater prize, and railway freight figures, with local officials and business leaders named.
Beaverdam residents attended an R E A meeting in Cambridge Springs with many local names listed among attendees. The report notes Mr and Mrs Walter Proctor hosted events and that several Proctor family members and friends visited or joined in local activities recently.
Kane January 30 reports a bitter min of 44 degrees below zero at the U S Weather Bureau station. Only traces of snow remain with ice skating the only winter activity as frigid air lingers over the Big Level area after a brief thaw.
Harrisburg July 30 The two year feud between Pennsylvania and the Federal Social Security Board over unemployment compensation administration will be aired in Washington D C Lewis G Hines secretary of labor and industry and Attorney General Glaude T Reno will represent Pennsylvania before the federal board The showdown seeks to determine Pennsylvania eligibility for further federal funds to run the bureaus Powell executive director of the board informed state officials the eligibility may be in doubt Governor James argued the board is using an appeal as an excuse to seize the bureau and offered to comply if the federal agency changes its stance The federal statute apparently would not permit such a step
Washington June 30 A 15 percent payroll tax on all salaries above 1000 a year was reported in administration circles as the treasury and congressional officials clash on principles for the new revenue bill. Treasury experts, to raise 7 billion dollars in general taxes, renewed last year’s suggestions for a 14 percent payroll levy at the source. Senator Brown said a majority of the Finance Committee would favor the sales tax if forced to choose between the two taxes to obtain funds.
A blaze at Standard Oil Company of Ohio bulk station in Lima was blamed on static electricity. Two tanks exploded, destroying about 220,000 gallons of gasoline and other petroleum products. Firefighters extinguished the stubborn blaze after dawn. damage estimated between 100,000 and 300,000 dollars. Nearby lineside derailment blocked the Erie-Pittsburgh branch for hours after an engine and eight loaded cars derailed near Linesville station. A second Ajax Iron Works fire call found a small burner in a fountain, extinguished with little damage.
A damaged OCR fragment shows prices and codes such as 29¢ per dozen and 19¢ to 31¢, with unreadable product identifiers. The text lacks a clear event, item, or date, leaving only scattered price indicators and nonsensical codes.
Soviet dispatches report Marshal Timoshenko’s Red Army bypassed Kharkov and threaten encirclement of German forces there. The Red Army claimed to have smashed three German divisions and three regiments near Lexovaya, 70 miles northwest of the Dnieper bend, threatening positions north to Stalino and south toward Mariupol.
Meadville resident B Telfer, 2, arraigned in Erie and pled guilty to arson and attempted arson after allegedly setting or trying to set about 15 fires. Judge Miles B. Kitts sentenced him Thursday to three to six years in the Western Penitentiary, to run concurrently. Telfer, described as having the mentality of a boy, was nabbed in Wesleyville after fleeing a fire scene. He has been linked to at least 18 fires in Erie and Mandystle since 1941 and previously to fires in 1925. Mental experts say treatment is needed, but Warren State Hospital authorities say nothing can be done for him. He was gassed in World War I, making him eligible for government hospital admission.
A car wreck on Lakes to Sea Highway near the Clearfield Jefferson county line injures one driver and allows five occupants to escape with minor injuries. William Monaco of Lakesville suffers a deep cut requiring stitches while Beverly Bellingham Mary Jans Weimer Arthur Waugimen and Donald Kicker escape with only bruises. several were transported from the scene but later released from hospital. State police note the crash as a notable road incident in the area.
A long list of sale notices includes two wide lite wagons a Gage mowing machine heavy harnesses and a Per fection oil cook stove upright plate and a Thayer baby Coach plus a three piece living room set and assorted furnishings. Coal and fuel ads mention Clarion County Coal 85.50 per ton and NEW BETHLEHEM COAL 5.25 per ton. A brief note reports Western ranchers praising an electric fence claim to deter elk and deer from haystacks.
Buffalo livestock market shows hogs trading mostly at 12.50 to 12.75 for 180-220 lb and 12.25 to 12.50 for 70-230 lb. Cattle sales steady to strong with steers and yearlings short fed around 12.00, cows and bulls sparsely active, heifer and calf values mixed. At Pittsburgh produce, demand moderate with apples and potatoes steady. New York stock market opened uneven but largely balanced with declines limited and noon quotations listed for major equities.
Joe Newmra leads with eight game stretch and standout scores for Lisit City as District 19 prep season heats up. West rivalries spark late-night clashes while Rambling jas and other cagers post solid showings. district schools prep for upcoming exhibitions and league play with several players hitting double figures in recent games.
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