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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1939
Page
1
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The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board will continue its policy of revoking licenses from proprietors who sell liquor for off premises consumption despite conflicting court rulings. Erie county and other decisions are under appeal, with prosecutions possible if the superior court upholds the board's stance.
The United Brethren Camp at Findley Lake opens Friday signaling the start of a two week session. Erie Conference boards host the Christian Workers Conference with leaders from Otterbein College and Indiana Central College among others plus youth and children’s programs.
Seven persons including two babies die when their automobile collides with a large truck near Daleville Pennsylvania. The victims include Wilbert Francis of Avoca, Thomas Bechemdorn 24, Grace Bechemdorn 19, Grace Marie Bechemdorn 18 months, their son Thomas Bechemdorn 3 months, and Verna Embra 14, all of Avoca. A young girl is injured perhaps fatally. Details continued on page two.
The Corry Band announces a four part series of outdoor concerts in City Park this summer. The Corry Regional Committee will handle expenses and a full program will be released next week. Concerts start at 6 o clock biweekly, inviting residents of Corry and area to attend.
By United Press Baton Rouge July 6 Dr. Jamies Monroe Smith evaded further questioning on the LSU financial scandal by remaining in East Baton Rouge Parish jail where he is in custody on a $100000 embezzlement charge. Three friends offered to post $50000 bail each but Orleans authorities held a detainer for another missing $400000, so he opted to stay. His cell is described as luxurious with added amenities and he holds a “working prisoner” ranking for extra meals.
The eighty annual convention of the Northwestern Pennsylvania Bakers and Tradesmen's Association will be held at Conneaut on July 8 with bakers and allied tradesmen from western Pennsylvania New York and eastern Ohio expected to attend. R G Wallower of Erie announced details.
Thousands of skilled WPA workers halted projects nationwide in protest of a new 130 hour monthly requirement. WPA says it does not recognize strikes and will drop workers from relief rolls after five days of refusal. Reports span New York, Minnesota, Milwaukee, Fort Dodge, Rochester, and Cleveland with officials cautious on total numbers.
July 6 the Senate judiciary committee takes up a Burke resolution proposing a single six year presidential term. A United Press poll shows eight in favor seven against three undecided or uncommitted. The move signals possible opposition to a Roosevelt third term amid national speculation on 1940 intentions.
A Greek vessel carrying Jewish immigrants from Gastanza Romania to Palestine caught fire off Jerusalem on July 5. An Italian ship answered distress calls and rescued 400 passengers. The incident highlights wartime refugee movements and international aid efforts.
President Roosevelt signs the monetary conference report restoring power to devalue the dollar. The measure sets a 72 1 2 cent price for domestically mined silver and creates a stabilization fund as the treasury plans further steps amid partisan opposition and court-uncertainty.
Corry reports labor tensions eased as WPA workers return under a new wage hour plan. The policy shifts toward a 130 hour month with varying pay adjustments across skilled white collar and intermediate classifications, while overall funding and rolls are expected to dip through the month.
Brownsville authorities face a dispute with the National Youth Administration over withholding NYA checks from students behind in studies. Investigators allegedly found Principal R Donald Conn held back funds for about twenty students at Brownsville Junior High due to alleged conduct or deportment issues.
Moscow reports a three day clash on the Mongolian frontier with Mongolian Russian forces claiming victory and listing Japanese and Manchukuoan losses of tanks airplanes field guns and casualties while opposing figures cite different tallies of tanks armor and troops. Also a separate note notes the Bergdoll castle sale in Philadelphia where Grover Cleveland Bergdoll escaped guards.
In Kentucky's northeast mountain counties 47 dead and more than 2,000 homeless were reported after a cloudburst swept creeks and rivers from banks. Red Cross crews recovered 28 bodies with the toll expected to rise as rescue efforts continue in Carter Elliott Morgan Magoffin Rowan and Cynthiana counties.
Judge Howard W. Hughes of Washington County set next Monday for argument on Roy Brownmiller’s motion for a new trial. The former Highways Secretary was convicted of misusing state funds. Hughes is handling the Brownmiller case amid broader graft inquiries in Pennsylvania.
A Golden Rule Club sale committee led by Richard Teessbacher Joseph L. Spiesman and Clarence S. Wallace schedules an outdoor auction July 27 at First Avenue and South Street. Prizes include merchandise for farthest distance and oldest automobile, with broader participation urged from farmers townspeople and merchants. Further details to follow.
More than three thousand workers joined a strike by the United Automobile Workers CIO at four General Motors plants. The walkout, which began yesterday, had closed five plants by 8 a.m. and affected about 9,760 workers. Read details cover Detroit area factories including Bisher Body No. 33 and Chevrolet Gear and Axle.
Sheriff says bathroom walls show human blood stains in home of 28 year old bricklayer held as suspect in Cleveland torso slayings. He admits being with Florence Sawday Potillo the night before her decapitated body was found. Police report a tattooed sailor description and a California address in suspect’s papers.
Four men died when a coal mine fan house at Tower A near Republic exploded during dismantling work with an acetylene torch. Two others were injured. Basha and his son were among the workers. Debris scattered 200 feet. windows shattered within half a mile.
Harrisburg July 6 Gov Arthur H James criticized WPA actions since January 1 saying increased state contributions will fund federal jobs while WPA staff on projects will be reduced and relief rolls will be seriously affected.
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