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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1939

Page

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Corry Hospital Joins Community Hospitalization Plan

Corry hospital board approves placement of facilities for subscribers of a non profit group hospitalization plan. The Hospital Service Association enables three protection types including family plans with 21 days of hospitalization. Members may choose semi private or ward services with varying monthly costs and free hospital entry on physician recommendation. The program expands to 64 hospitals statewide and is backed by the American Hospital Association and Pennsylvania Hospital Association.

Corry Hospital Hospital Service Association Forday Corty Hospital T, Tin Commercial Insutrance Company General Assembly Keystone State Corry Hospital Ng American Hospital Association United States Hospital Association of Pennsylvania

British Planes Take Part in Raids

More than 200 Royal Air Force planes joined mock raids over French territory today. Some flights extended to the Mediterranean, with round trips exceeding 1,800 miles. Aircraft carried full war load and operated as if over enemy territory, practicing assault patterns.

United Press London Royal Air Force Mediterranean

Murder charge reduced in Cleveland case to manslaughter

United Press reports in Cleveland on July 18 that Prank Dolezal formerly charged with first degree murder for a beheading of one of 18 torso murder victims had his charge reduced to manslaughter at a second arraignment before Justice Murph J. Penty. Bond set at $15,000. Dolezal held for the grand jury and expected to hear evidence against him Monday.

United Press Cleveland

Proposed Thirteen Month Calendar Debate At Corry Club Dinner

Harry B. Smith spoke on a thirteen month calendar at the Corry Rotary Club dinner at the Hotel Corry. He described calendars of the past and argued the plan would benefit workers and employers by adding a new Sol month between June and July and distributing holidays to Mondays. The proposal envisions 13 months of 28 days, with 84 days per year and a year day holiday between December 21 and January 1. A memoriam to Will J. Wilcox was read, and directors filled vacancies with Raymond Walters and A Bruce Smith.

Harry B. Smith Corey Rosamany Corry Mr. Smith Humber Tlk Cli Af Findley Lake Lester Lupus Titusville Frank T. Babbitt Abn Board of Raymond Walters Wilcox A. Bruce Smith James D. Wil Yamson

Attendance Decline Hits New York World's Fair Staff

New York World's Fair workers face heavy layoffs as attendance slumps. About 500 to 1,500 of roughly 7,000 employees expected to lose jobs, with rumors of large cuts in operations and even the information corps. Daily attendance runs around 177,000, well below the level needed for the fair's original plan.

Information Cadet Corps Parsons Hss

Man ruptures blood vessel in his head during transport

In Clearfield Pennsylvania July 10 a 120 pound sack from a store caused the death of Charles Nelson 43 of Winburne Coroner Elma Erheld said Nelson ruptured a blood vessel following a cerebral hemorrhage during the incident.

Aan Clearfield Charles Nelson Winburne Elma Erheld Nelson

AFL May Drop Its Ineffective WPA Walkout

Washington July 19 Strikes by WPA workers over security wage scales dwindled as the federal government refused compromise. F C Harrington said the outlook is good for normal operations with only 26 511 on strike and 7 states reporting more than 1 000 idle. He noted 3 582 strikers fired for five day absences and pending ruling on a plan by the U S Conference of Mayors led by Fiorello LaGuardia to restore pre July 1 wage schedules. Pennsylvania AFL leaders considered extending the walkout or suspending it as they sought Roosevelt relief law revision.

United Press Washington WPA F. C. Harrington Farsingen U. S. Conference of Mayors Fiorella Hill LaGuardia New Yor Harrington Roosevelt Pennsylvania AFL Noth

Mrs Stevens seeks justice over fatal shooting by state trooper

Mrs John Stevens of Nesquehoning met with Attorney General Claude Reno in Harrisburg to demand justice for her 14-year-old daughter Joan who was killed by a state policeman on June 5. Her visit followed a brief meeting with Governor Arthur H James, who said he asked Reno to study every detail of the case for two weeks.

United Jr.s Harrisburg John. Stevens Nesquehoning Joan Claude T. Reno Carbon County Stevens Rita Arthur H. James Inte Reno

Planned Inquests Into Two Philadelphia Deaths

In Philadelphia on July 19 inquests were scheduled into the deaths of two suspected victims linked to a large insurance syndicate blamed for more than 10 deaths by poison drowning and other means. The hearings aim to produce final evidence to be used at forthcoming murder arraignments against alleged members and customers of the group.

Phila United Press Philadelphia Monster Imurder Abe Priday Jon

Republicans Asked to Support Lending Bill

Washington July 19 White House Secretary Stephen T Early said Senate Democratic Leader Alben Barkley seeks GOP help to push Roosevelt's 3.46 billion lending program. He noted Barkley proposed horse trading after abandoning neutrality as conferees meet at the White House. Roosevelt planned a follow up conference on a federal loan insurance bill with Mead Wagner and Jones among participants.

United Press Washington White House Stephen T. Early Senate Alben W. Barkley Roosevelt Early Barkley James Mead D. N Uariks Robert F. Wagner N.Y James M. Meat Jesse Jones Earl Schram Lie Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Rossiter Replaced on State Authority

Harrisburg July 19 The State Authority accepted the resignation of James P Rossiter former mayor of Erie as chief Authority counsel and named Winfred D Lewis Lansford Republican chairman of Casson county as successor At 87000 a year Lewis appointment becomes effective August 1 when Rossiter retires He is a lawyer with offices in Maubel Chili

Harrisburg State Authority Today James P. Rossiter Mgyor Erle Winfred D. Lewis Lansford Casbon County Lewis Rossiter Maueli Chili

Europe fears August test of arms by Reich

United Press reports Europe worries over a potential August military display by Germany as 1,000,000 reservists join a 1,000,000 strong standing army, with Paris sources noting possible top-level dispatches. Paris papers see signs of Hitler strategy, while London diplomats watch Danzi g shifts and police redeployments near the Free City.

United Press Europe France Poland Great Britain Paris Reich Germany Adolf Hitler Czechoslovakia London Danzig Free City

New Soviet Japanese Crisis Deepens Over Sakhalin

Moscow reports a fresh dispute over Japanese concessions on Sakhalin Island has grown beyond earlier alarms. A July 11 Russian court fined Japanese concessionaires $112,000, and Japan's ultimatum style demands for responses to questions on the concessions were rejected by Russia by midnight last night.

Moscow Yiyushoe Boupces Sakhalin Island Japan Russa Russi

Centerville Woman Breaks Hip in Fall

Mrs. Pea Pratt, 44, of Centerville, suffered a hip fracture in a fall near her home. She was admitted to Garry Hospital at 4 15 yesterday afternoon and listed in good condition today.

Pea Pratt Centerville Garry Hospital

Gilson enters race for judge in wide open contest

Senator Gilson announces candidacy for common pleas court judge on both tickets as Democrats hope to field a strong rival. He is seen as a leading figure with prior vote support and expected to face Republicans including Firman Hervler Marsh and other names in a broad nominating battle.

Samuel 1 Gilson Hay Todiny Jsitarie Brie Erle Francis Nagorski James P. Rossiter Owen M. Burns William Carney Robert J. Firman JO. Hervler Ritchie T. Marsh Boll

New Hope Held For Don Ryan's Recovery

Don Ryan, treated at Hamot Hospital Erie for a streptococcal infection over two years, leaves hospital with new optimism for recovery. He has undergone his 42nd blood transfusion, with James B. Clege of Toledo contributing blood. Clege also recovered from a similar ailment. Donnie plans return visits for further transfusions until fully recovered.

Bonne Ryan Yeo Ley Hamot Erie Donnie James B. Clege Toledo Clege Donnie Fist

GOP Leaders Plan Week Meeting To Draft State Supreme Court Plans

Republican leaders meet this week to forge a unified plan for the upcoming Philadelphia municipal race and Supreme Court selections. They back incumbent Superior Court judges Keller and Hirt along with Birt for the Supreme Court seat, while considering a contender from House Speaker Turner for mayor. Petitions circulate in counties as parties prepare for September primaries.

James Shepley United Press Hisburg Eymipny Arthur H. James Keller Supreme Court Philadelphia Tor Hirt Thomas Bal Vide Livengi Ellwood J. Turner Delaware Turner Lovery County Sewirine Cau

Amendments to Wage Hour Law to Be Drafted

Washington July 19 The Senate 4 4 drive to amend the wage hour law surrendered to President Roosevelt and called for amendments he would accept. Leaders of the House bloc said compromise is expected rather than delaying action on all provisions. Earlier Cox warned of opposition from the rules committee and a potential defeat of a wage hour bill.

All House United Press Washington Jay Roosevelt House Cox Rep Gratismi A. Barden B. N .Eeywae

New Laboratory Service Opens for State Police Aid

Pennsylvania motor police inaugurate a Harrisburg laboratory offering scientific evidence services to all law enforcement. Technicians will handle handwriting, chemistry, lumination, and photographs. Special operators may be sent across the state on proper request. Expected to commence August 1, the program aims to aid city and borough police in crime detection by linking local departments with state facilities.

Runi Yom eAnugan Pennsylvania Motor Police Harrisburg Sree Eee Aeae Flanigan Stait Fr Kie Plip

President Roosevelt Eyes Quick Senate Action on Neutrality Law

Roosevelt abandons drive to revise the neutrality law this session and Congress moves toward an adjournment. The president warns that failure to secure change could test the Senate’s resolve as leaders from both parties debate the fate of the program and potential adjournment timing.

United Press Washington Roosevelt Congress

Aged Woman Recalls Days in Welsh Hills

Lancaster report describes 77-year-old Mrs Emaline Steffy recounting three days in the Welsh mountains. She slept on brush and rocks, remained calm, and cited her faith as she walked from wooded areas where authorities hunted for suspects during a manhunt and farm patrols coordinated by local officials.

United Freak Lancaster Emaline Steffy Steffy Jesus Womass Tier

Condemn Action of Eleanor Roosevelt

Massachusetts Women’s Political League passes a resolution condemning Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt for attempting to dictate to citizens on the issue of their wives. Florence Birmingham an Independent Democrat leads the movement. The first lady is accused of encouraging Workers’ Alliance activity and Communist members.

Eleanor Roosevelt United Pree Boston Massachusetts Women's Political Bl Bora Eleanor Rooarvil Elity Plorence Birmingham Allance Wittlis

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