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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1939
Page
1
A swarthy bricklayer and former butcher, charged with beheading and torso murders, faces arraignment after a prior illegal hearing. Prosecutors seek evidence from clothing for traces of blood as the case moves toward a county grand jury.
A Civic Employers' Association delegation led by Carl Henton and Carl Taylor asked city help for three projects on West Main street. They seek removal of trees or alternatives, fencing around the Baumgarten junk yards, and cleanup of the old brake shop site. Committee to meet with safety director and property owners to outline steps.
Moscow reports Japan’s oil and coal concession note for Sakhalin Island as threats and unacceptable. Tass News Agency notes Russia holds the northern sector and Japan operates in the southern zone. A Russian court at Alexandrovsk awarded 274000 roubles to Russian workers of the Japanese concessionaires for alleged labor violations.
Harrisburg July 18 Public Utility Commissioner Richard J Beams said the PUC may set temporary Bell Telephone rates in Pennsylvania during ongoing inquiry into local and long distance charges The commission cites its authority under the 1987 PA law upheld in multiple appeals The move aims to protect public service and ensure the company maintains adequate investments and service quality.
A general alarm fire at Pittsburgh joint stock yards on Herr Island in the Allegheny River caused more than $75,000 damage. The hay storage building origin was suspected as flames swept for over four hours before crews from across Pittsburgh gained control.
Three Louisiana officials were indicted amid federal probes into state governance tied to Huey P Long era figures. Five aides, including Seymour Weiss and James Monroe Smith, were arraigned on mail fraud and related charges as the federal grand jury deepened inquiries into WPA material misuse and oil regulation violations.
Nazi spokesmen in Danzig attacked a Polish compromise on the Danzig corridor dispute after a conference with party leaders and Albert Foerster. The Danziger Vorposten said no Polish compromise could succeed and rejected any return of Danzig or a highway across the corridor.
San Antonio reports that Douglas Corrigan the famed lone-whted flyer who crossed the Atlantic from New York to Dublin last year married his childhood sweetheart Elizabeth Marvin yesterday. Friends say the couples’ future travel plans remain uncertain.
Richard Powers, a popular Corry resident and longtime auto dealer, announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for city treasurer. The meeting of the Republican committee indicated strong support but few endorsements, with possible unopposed status and other names floated for the race.
Atypo filled report notes opposition to native entry in the meal contest and a push to mobilize voters at a committee meeting. It mentions county contests and various candidates, with endorsements hinted at but not fully detailed. continuation expected on Page Seven.
Republican and Democratic senate leaders plan a White House meeting with President Roosevelt and Cordell Hull to decide the fate of neutrality revision and possible adjournment. Alben Barkley arranged the talks with Birdsey and Key Pittman expected to join. Williams Borah may attend.
Congressional advocates renew efforts to revise the 194% relief law as a strikewave among WPA workers subsides. Labor leaders warn of job losses and higher private payroll costs if the wage revisions pass, with 1,364 strikers recorded and 258 workers dropped to date.
Robert Burgunney, son of a Seattle prosecuting attorney, was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to death in Arizona for the killing of Mark Peterson. He urged the jury to impose death, while his father pressed for life imprisonment. The verdict and sentence followed after the jury convicted him.
The council authorized two measures to ease flood conditions: cleaning and widening a ditch between Enst Wayne and Sciota streets and tapping a manhole near East Wayne to divert storm water across the street. Both actions are experimental but unanimously approved. A survey on costs and a parallel sewer on East Smith Street will follow as data is collected for a broader plan.
Dr. Lester J. Age former state superintendent of public instruction spoke at the dedication of the Vocational school and was named president yesterday. The appointment awaits governor approval. The post pays seven thousand dollars yearly.
A lone bandit entered the eleventh floor loan office in a downtown building and tied up four staff members before escaping with $1500. The captives freed themselves about an hour later and alerted authorities.
In Harrisburg on May 18 a major jewelry robbery yielded watches and diamonds worth $25,000. Police report the thieves used disguises to gain access to Lipp's Jewelry Store in downtown Harrisburg, which is owned by Max London of Johnstown.
July 18 in Harrisburg the State Authority overseeing a 65 million dollar building program warns it may incur up to about 1 million dollars in penalties if late payments to contractors and unverified completed structures are not resolved. Maj. G Douglas Andrews says fines unlikely as efforts accelerate.
Labor and Industry Secretary Lewis G. Hines reported that about 100 000 railroad workers in Pennsylvania are now under the Federal Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. Rail laborers with nonrailroad earnings may still draw benefits, but if they lose railroad jobs they must file claims with railroad superintendents acting for the railroad retirement board. The weather forecast notes showers tonight and generally fair, warmer Wednesday.
Washington reports that McNutt’s bid for the Democratic presidential nomination remains urged by the campaign team. His friends will sustain the drive while he holds his New Deal security post, with eastern organizers likely to shape a broader effort.
In Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania on July 16 a thousand Legion youths gathered for the fourth annual Keystone Boys Camp. They simulate state government including elections and other governmental functions modeled after Pennsylvania.
President Roosevelt praised the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for its strong record as critics predicted a loss of government investment. He spoke while accepting the resignation of RFE Chairman Jegge Jones who was sworn in yesterday to lead the new federal lending agency.
A 70 year old woman, Emmaline Brorty, is missing in the Welsh mountains near Lancaster. A large search by state motor police and a bloodhound from Rockville penitentiary followed, but the woman remains unfound.
United Press reports a Nippon Yusen Kaisha liner sank in the North Pacific about 1100 miles east of Tokyo after a fire. About 120 passengers and 104 crew were aboard. only two passengers were unaccounted for with most others reportedly saved by Associated Oil Co. Layee and the San Francisco Marine Exchange. The ship was headed from Yokohama to Yokohama via the South American service. it was reported to have carried third class passengers.
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