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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1940
Page
2
Prices for warm air furnaces and home air conditioning are listed with Leonard Fendelow as Holland Furnace representative. Readers learn a deer sighting in Ridgway near the high school and a 3 year old boy treated for facial cuts after a porch fall, amid other assorted notices and local happenings.
Oil City area items report a death at West Matt Street, community notices on bakery hours, WPA manpower, and a red cross drive. District updates include police hires, firemen meeting, and local winners in ads and sales. Notable events cover a coast guard rescue, a car crash near Sheffield, and a special Army train passing through town.
Two Corry residents filed wills for probate. Walter S Brigham died June 7 leaving 2200 in personal property and 1200 in real property to his wife Mee M Brigham who is named executrix. Willis A Dodd died June 9 leaving 1800 in personal property to daughters Laura A Dodd and Allene S Doolittle and a granddaughter Helen Palmer all of Corry. Continuous division among heirs planned.
The Philadelphia Evening Public Ledger announced on June 18 that it endorses Wendell Willkie for the Republican presidential nomination in an editorial titled We suggest Willkie. Ledger officials said they believed theirs was the first large metropolitan daily to back a Republican candidate.
The Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association backs an experience rating provision in jet-Insurance laws to spur employment. The executive committee approved the recommendation for submission to the 1941 convention and set January dates, after a session here. Negroes Protest Pittsburgh. Clairton has 16 days to file a reply to a suit by Black residents demanding access to the municipal pool.
Distressing effects of acid stomach ulcers on the digestive nerves are noted. Unga Gawblets are advertised as safe relief for ulcer acid stomach pains gas heartburn and related conditions with a money back guarantee through BeCanden Deg Company and local drug stores.
A quiet but intensive investigation opened in Harrisburg to determine how a considerable number of aliens appeared on the state payroll. Reports from the justice, military affairs and alien registration divisions show non citizens in Commonwealth employ and will be turned over to Gov. Arthur James for review. Officials indicated no immediate action, awaiting the probe's completion.
Dr Glenn Frank, chairman of the Republican national committee, accused President Roosevelt of an unauthorized “declaration of war” in Charlottesville. He said the Roosevelt Administration has fashioned foreign policy to serve domestic political ends, calling the Republican platform tatters.
Bellefonte June 18 Richard Millinder a 24 year old WPA worker was held on bail by Centre County justice awaiting grand jury action on first degree murder charges in the sex slaying of young Pay Gates a mill worker. State police testified Millinder admitted guilt hours earlier in the presence of two witnesses after she resisted his advances in his car.
June 18 Pittsburgh report on health foods claims debunked spinach as a universal health food. Dr. B R Harding of the Mellon Institute states kale mustard greens collards asparagus lettuce and turnip greens offer equal nutritional value. Furniture sale ads appear in the classified section.
Mrs Joseph J Forney state DAR leader pledges to combat un Americanism. She cites un American teaching in state schools and outlines Americanism work by the Pennsylvania Daughters of the American Revolution during the June drive in Pittsburgh.
Regulation of bike operation planned to be published in full later in the Journal. A junior court will assist in enforcement and cooperation among bicycle clubs. Officials for the junior court have been selected and preliminary machinery organized to put the ordinances into effect. The licensing provision is expected to deter theft and aid youth training in bike safety around the city.
Congressman R L Rodgers of the Erie Crawford district urges the Senate to stay in session during World War I. He opposes any move to adjourn and backs the Republican National Committee stance, warning against further absences that would cede constitutional duties and delay mobilization actions.
A fragmentary note recalls a Spanish figure Mendoring linked to Redwood forestry in Don Aitonia de Mendoza during the 16th century. It mentions the 1342 date and the 1535 appointment of a vice regal position in New Spain, with unclear connections to Redwood counties.
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