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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1939

Page

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Revised pension bill gains House approval in extra session

United Press reports the House approved key social security provisions including higher federal contributions to state old age pension plans up to 20 per month per person, enabling up to 40 dollars monthly. The bill also outlines new benefit calculations for married retirees and minors, creates a federal old age and survivor insurance fund, and increases federal support for dependent care from one third to one half. Roger Babson comments on labor supply from graduates and job forecasts across five opportunity areas.

United Press Washington George Elizabeth Beneft

Career Outlook for Graduates in Industry or Transport

A discussion weighs the best fields for new graduates amid shifting heat of job markets. The writer promises to list twelve industries with strong current opportunities, prioritizing air conditioning for demand in homes and auxiliary sales, while noting broader shifts in investment and industry growth.

Children Day Program in Four Churches Here Sunday

Morning services in four local churches will feature Children's Day exercises on Sunday with recitations, plays, and musical numbers by children and youths. The Methodist church program includes a long list of acts, songs, and prayers led by various Sunday school groups, followed by an 11 o'clock service at the Presbyterian church with more recitations, songs, and diplomas for graduating class members.

Methodist Church Himes Somehair Evelyn June Anderson Harley Ray Ingram Janice Durham Sunshine Miss Apeery Jesus Robert Miller Betty Russell Marion Chase Miss Dahlstrand Cloria Ohrn Gertrude Johnson Perry Hillburg Kinmay Kelly Exer Durham Lille Bobby Clark Rablasii Bupham Virginia Fay Dixie Lee Nichols Bobby L. Dickson Ray Amy Dorothy Wallace Bong Coletta McClintock Oli Blossom—Leons Barton Tiny Rosebud Jeanette Capwell Selectin Raymond Lawson Sally Dickinson Virginis Lou Heerlest Buddy Lundy Gind Shirley Barnes Tittle Sunbeam Lucille Sonny Beckwith Robert Scott Adele McCray Irene Henton Robert Lewis, Jr Dorothy Stormes Betty Rue Barney Helen Shearer Dorothy Paterson Howard McCray Offerlory Mary Graham Prive Geraldine Fay Davin ‘Duke Merrill 'Patternon Ridun Willard Cox Ine Mis

Roosevelt to Prepare House for Royalty Visit

President Roosevelt arrives in Highland New York to host a four day royal visit with Queen and King. Mrs Roosevelt and Mrs James Roosevelt join the family as they plan church, quiet days on the Hyde Park estate. White House staff will attend the royal weekend activities.

United Presa Roosevelt King George Queen Elizabeth James Roosevelt Highland N.Y Hudson Valley New York Um Roosevelt Country Estate Washington Iking Hyde Park Roosevelts White House

Mars flyer case to deter further attempts near Cape Cod

Camden June 10 An example may be made of Cheston L Assleman 22 whose Right to Mars ended in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Cod early this week Witnesses include plane owners facing charges at Carlisle Pa and authorities say they will not consent to withdrawal of charges Yankee Clipper arrives at Port Washington June 1 completing its third Atlantic crossing for Pan American Airways from the Azores.

United Press Camden N. J Cheston L. Hshleman Atlantic Ocean Cape Cod Fort Carlisle Port Washington Pan American Airways Azores

General Motors plants close as strike spreads nationwide

Homer Martin warns shutdown will spread through General Motors plants as the United Auto Workers AFL strike expands. Most GM factories idle over the weekend with 7200 production workers awaiting Monday, while a Saginaw Chevrolet foundry incident saw 90 percent of maintenance staff report for work. Police intervened as three men were arrested for disorderly conduct.

United Pres Flint Mich General Motors Corporation Homer Martin United Automobile Workers American Federation of Labor Chevrolet Gray Iron Foundry Saginaw Pickel Uaw-Afl Martin Detroit Kansas City Chevrolet Fisher Ford Planta St Saginaw Waw-Abl

Truck Industry Under Attack in Buck Hill Falls

Public Utility Commissioner Richard J. Beamish says Pennsylvania’s motor truck industry is controlled by shipping interests, likening it to a captive bull. He cites a Bureau of Motor Carriers report showing annual revenues around 2,500 to 4,160 dollars per operator and highlights rapid growth driven by public demand for efficient, flexible service.

United Press Buck Hill Falls Pennsylvania Public Utility Richard J. Beamish Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association Beamish Bureau of Mmotor Carriers Interstate Commerce Commission

Company A Receives Top Rating After Inspection

The Pennsylvania National Guard unit, Company A, led by Capt. W. Stuart Houghton, earned a near perfect rating in the annual federal inspection held March 14. Lieut. Col. John A. Van Vliet and Major Andrew J. Nichols chaired the inspection, with Minor erred points noted. Col. Moghtoy and Lions, along with Capt. Moghtoy and Capt. Brows, received praise from Brig. Gen. Blaine Smathers and other PN G officers for the unit’s creditable performance, drawing community congratulations.

Corry Moghtoy Lions Febbiar Monroe A 112Th Infantry Frederck Pond Blaine Smathers PN. G

British German talks hint at new central Europe moves

Foreign embassies report a sudden bid by Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain for understanding with Germany driven by intelligence on potential Central European developments. Poland shows interest in German troop movements near Dangiy for a sports festival, while Czech cities near Poland are noted for troop movements.

Py Uines London Neville Kamberlain Poland Dangiy Pewspayir

Man fined for drunk and disorderly and hydrant crash

Richard Goodwill 32 Wellington Street North East was fined ten dollars plus costs after a drunk and disorderly conduct charge. Police said his car struck and snapped a fire hydrant on Firth Street around 20:00 last night while visiting his wife's family and intoxication led to the incident. Local authorities consider additional charges possible as the case proceeds.

Richard Goodwill Wellington Street North East C. B. Forer Firth Street Goodwill Rce Borry Reyes

Building craftsmen will strike in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh on June 10 the American Federation of Labor building trades craftsmen ordered a strike on all Allegheny county WPA construction projects to protest an open shop policy. About 1,500 members across 26 affiliated trades may be affected as the walkout could expand statewide. George J Walters, president of the Pittsburgh Building Trades Council, led the action and predicted wider impact. F Wilson named Glasgowport president of the Pittsburgh Steel Foundry Corporation.

Wey Pittsburgh Une American Federation of Labor Allegheny County WPA George J. ‘Walters Pittsburgh Building Trades Council Walters Allegheny Miso In Pennsylvania Trales Council

Kidnap Case to be Tried in High Court

Peggy Weil, a New York farm girl, will be tried in superior court rather than juvenile court for the kidnapping of five year old Krehe Osborn. If convicted she could face life imprisonment. Weil pleaded not guilty. her public defender sought time for study and a psychiatry report. Police say motive was clothes and money as Weil fled with Krehe to San Jose, leaving a ransom note. The mother, Mrs. Mabel Osborn, recovered the child within 20 hours.

United Press San Francisco Hine Peg-gy New York Krehe Osborn Wien Ahe Miss Weil Hi State James Toner San Jose Krehe Mabel Osborn

Allegheny Bar Opens Probe Into Damages Case

The Allegheny County Bar Association opened a new inquiry into a small group of three unnamed lawyers alleged to have pressured county landowners to claim damages for land crossed by the New England road. The investigation follows Pittsburgh's consent verdict scandal and focuses on alleged case building among property owners in the road reconstruction area between Clairton and the Irvin works of Carnegie-Illinois Steel. Delegates at the American Retail Coal Association convention in Chicago proposed reducing coal freight rates for the summer months.

Allegheny Bar United Press Pittsburgh Allegheny County Bar Association New England Clairton Irvin Works Carnegie-Sinois Steel Corporation

Fine program prepared for flag tribute in Corry

A public Airag Day program will be held Wednesday June 14 in City Park under the auspices of the Corry Lodge of Hea and local veterans groups. Exalted ruler Arthur Schepnor and Flag Day committee chair Paul Ohon oversee arrangements with speakers State Senator Samuel Lb and Gilsta ff Brie. Corry Band and Veterans groups will participate in ceremonies including Advancment of Colors and Tribute to the Flag.

Corry Hea Elis Samuel Lb Gilstaff Brie Splendid Speaky Corry Hand Vetfarans of American Legion Francis Graves Olin Bracken Tribu Syetes Austin Floyd Black Corry Band Lemue L Glison Pledie Actinur Schenpner Francis J. Graves

Crops Respond to Heavy Rains Across Farmland

Farmers report crops thriving after recent heavy rains despite lingering damage in old meadows from a late frost and backward spring. Potatoes and corn show strong progress while oats improve. cattle and crowing birds noted as fields recover, and seed growth rebounds amid improving weather.

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Fire sweeps Methodist church at Sharpsburg

Fire destroyed the Grace Methodist church at Sharpsburg damaging the roof and building believed to be caused by a short circuit. Estimated losses reach $5,000. Fire smoldered overnight and was discovered by workers across the street.

Methodist Sharpsburg United Prose Pittsburgh Placopal

World’s Fair Welcome Draws Royal Enthusiasm in New York

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrived amid sweltering heat for a peak reception on their American tour. Police say 19,382 officers guarded a massive crowd stretching through Manhattan to the World’s Fair grounds as the royal procession traversed Broadway to Central Park and Queens.

Web Miller United Press Royal Party New York Erlelyn Britain Uieen Elizabeth Rade Rhoedsksintern Fur Hattan Dinbergh Trudy Ederfe Tigtentt Broadway 72Nd Street Central Parke Mirtiy Witht Street Tri-Borough Alfred B. Smith Lewis Vilantine Manhattan

Dando Trial Nearing Close In Pennsylvania Case

United Press reports the Dando scandal case in Schuylkill County involves State Senator Joseph P Dando and co-defendants accused of diverting WPA labor to the legislator's amusement parks and bear garden. A federal jury could hear further testimony Monday as Judge Witten H. Kirkpatrick adjourns court. Local weather shows tonight and Sunday with showers and thunderstorms.

United Pres Philadelphia Joseph P Dando Schiryheil County Bear Garden Witten H. Kirkpatrick Dando

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