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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1939
Page
1
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British stiffen as Jap embargo ends at Swatow
United Press reports in Tientsin on June 21 that Japan lifted the embargo blocking British shipping at Swatow and applied to U S and other nations. British authorities call for protection as minor clashes persist with Japanese troops in Hankow and abuses reported in Tientsin. Consular officials in Chefoo urged a warship. London says none is present.
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United Press Tmentsin
China
United States
Chefoo
Gulf of Chihli
London
Admiralty
Hankow
Tleritsin
School Board May Act on Purchasing Agent
The Corry School District may consider a purchasing agent at a special meeting on Wednesday June 28. Directors discuss potential savings from centralizing buying under one head while fearing added costs. Financing near year end may require a new loan to balance books. Bids on supplies and toilet work at the Senior High and desks for two rooms will be tabled for July. Walter Head, 56, named new head of Rotary International following Cleveland convention.
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Corry
Board of Education
Chamberlain defends Britain stance amid Japan pressure
Cardiff June 24 Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain warned Japan Britain will not submit to dictation. He denounced Japanese soldiers treatment of Brits and rejected Germany encirclement claims as a travesty. He said agreements with European powers aim to strengthen the peace front and protect nations fearing insecurity.
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United Press
Cardiff
Wales
Neville Chamberlain
Japan
Britain
Germany
Edward Kinney Retired P RR Official Dies at 72
Edward Kinney 72 a retired Pennsylvania Railroad official and Corry resident since April died at his son Frank E Kinney’s home 127 Park Street at 715 semacie Friday evening after months of ill health He moved from Pil City to Corry in 1914 and in 1931 retired from railroading after a distinguished career rising to trainmaster Kinney born July 31 1866 in North fiyans N Y began railroading in 1882 as a telegrapher on the West Shore Railroad later served Nickel Plate Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh and rejoined Pennsylvanias system in 1888 as a train dispatcher (Continued on Page Two)
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Woward M. Kinney
Pennsylvania Railroad
Corry
Frank E. Kinney
Park Street
Semacie
Mr. Kinney
Carry
Pil City
Frank
Clymer
North Fiyans
West Shore Railroad
New York Central
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railroad
Buffalo
George's Ice Cream Bar Opens in Union City
George LeFevre opens George's Ice Cream Bar and Confectionery on North Main Street in the former W Phillips Jewelry Store. The new shop features a soda fountain booths nickelodeon and modern fixtures. A grand opening is planned later. the public is invited to visit and enjoy the delicacies. Weather fine with rising temperatures tonight and Sunday.
Penalizing Thrift As Bank Interest Falls Across Nation
Babson Park Mass June 21 Savings of depositors erode as interest rates drop. In many states deposits earn as little as 1 percent, with some accounts earning no interest if below minimum balances. The shift risks hundreds of millions in lost income for 45 million account holders and signals a social and economic drift away from thrift. The piece traces the trend and its impact on living standards and consumer behavior.
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Babson
Roger Babson
Babson Park
Mass
Bank
Unclear text on savings and interest practices
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Roosevelt to push $3.86 billion lending plan in Congress
President Roosevelt and his legislative spokesmen prepared to move immediately with a $3.86 billion lending program to spur business activity and raise national income. Senate leaders Barkley and Rayburn signaled next week’s quick House and Senate action, with possible modifications and no guarantee of quick passage. The plan would issue government bonds to fund bridges, highways, railroad equipment, rural electrification, tenant aid, farm purchases, foreign loans, and expansion of housing authority resources.
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Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Nien
Senate
Alben W. Barkley
House
Sam Rayburn
Tex
White House
Hyde Park
Barkley
Othery
U. S
Swatow Tensions Rise in Far East Naval Standoff
A nine view of Swatow in South China under Japanese occupation shows a new danger spat in the Far East. Admiral Yarnell of the U S Asiatic Fleet moved another warship into the zone despite warnings to withdraw by Japan, the United States, and Britain. British forces reportedly strengthened at Swatow as tensions flare.
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Swatow
South Chin
Anda
Far East
United States
Petitions In Circulation For Local Posts
Nomination petitions are circulating for municipal and county offices across the commonwealth. Key figures include J Weaver and Stanly Nichols, with terms expiring this year. Mayor candidates, judges, and county commissioners face deadlines, while party leaders watch Philadelphia and statewide races.
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Commonwealth
Yankee Clipper Begins Airmail Service From Port Washington
The Yankee Clipper, Pan American Airways giant flying boat, left Port Washington at 9 28 a m EDT to commence regular U S airmail service to Wag ard via Shediac N B Botwood Newfoundland Foynes Ireland and Southampton England on a roughly 4800 mile northern Atlantic route. The voyage is planned to take about 24 hours 16 minutes.
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United Press
Washington
Pan-American Airway
United States
Waggand
Shediac
N. B
Botwood
Newfoundland
Foynes
Ireland
Southampton
England
Trucking Officials Conclude Conference In Harrisburg
Harrisburg June 24 trucking and railroad officials wrapped a peace conference to harmonize intra state freight rates. They invited the Interstate Commerce Commission to a July 13 session with new representatives to participate in the next series.
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Harrisburg
Pennay
Interstate Commerce Commission
New & Representative
Poisoned Children Report Shocks New York
June 24 New York Health Department orders roundup of WPA workers involved in meal prep at 41 elementary schools after 160 underprivileged children were hospitalized with a presumed poisoning. Dr Job L Joe leads the health inquiry under Mayor LaGuardia. Separate probes launched by the board of education and police.
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Unce
New York
Health Department
Gire
WPA
Job L. Joe
Itil
Healh Department
H. LaGuardia
Board of Education
Police Department
Rev W A Johns Dies After Operation In Corry
Prominent Corry resident Rev W A Johns died at Hamot hospital Erie after complications following surgery. Born July 5 1864 in Rhymney Wales he spent years in Salvation Army work in Wales England and the United States. He lived in Corry for 15 years and served as captain of the Salvation Army there. He had been with Durham Drug Co. prior to retirement.
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Pineath
Corry
Hamel Hospital
Erie
W. A. Johns
South
Center Street
Mr. Johns
Rhymney
Wales
United States
Shannon retires as Pennsylvania National Guard chief
In Indiantown Gap Lebanon County United States Army veteran Edward Caswell Shaw retires as head of the Pennsylvania National Guard. Brig. Gen. Martin presents the retirement order and confirms the Sch aw leadership transition as the guard’s summer encampment proceeds. the long service spans 19 64 years.
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United Press
Indiantown Gap
Edward Caswell Shaw
Jiaacor
Pennsylvania
S2nd
Hla
Blue Ridge
Lebanon County
Shannonis
Baward
Martin
Washington
Adjutant General of
I Infantry Brigade
Aurfet Ivacheon
Shannon
PN. G
Arthur HL James
U. S. Army
Sherman
Giffard Pinchot
Child dies after sister hits with bat accident
Philadelphia mourns as 18 month old Joan OConnell dies hours after sister strikes head with a baseball bat in an accident police call accidental. The 18 month old succumbed to injuries described as resulting from the incident.
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Philadelphia
Joan O'Connell
Amendment to constitution proposed by United Pros
Delegates at the VI W encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Wilkes-Barre adopted a resolution urging withdrawal of membership in the ex-servicemen’s fraternity for certain individuals. The convention also backed redistricting plans to split Allegheny and Philadelphia counties into separate districts and to redraw state lines for equal representation. Prizes were awarded in Memorial Day contests, with Haliver East and other students earning top honors in drama and public speaking, while Norristown and Philadelphia figures placed in various categories.
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United Pros
WRIE
Pennsylvania
Veterans of Perelgn Warsch Ani Nation
Boston
Psoliutine
Charles R. Hoey
Pittsburgh
Allegheny
Philadelphia
Renadnde
Secon
Opin Lass
Mariotti to testify in road funds trial today
Harrisburg dispatch reports Charles J. Mariotti a former top official in the Earle administration testified today in Dauphin County where ex Highway Secretary Roy E. Brownmiller faces charges of misusing highway funds. The proceedings neared completion as the case drew toward its conclusion.
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Brownmiller
Dauphin County
Czech envoy leaps from Eiffel Tower during banquet
Benjie Benes 44 a military attache of Czechoslovakia leaped from the Eiffel Tower last night during a celebration of its 56th anniversary. The dinner was held on the restaurant on the first platform at the 200 foot level.
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Benjie Benes
Germany
Wiffel Tower
Duke
Duchess of Windsor
Fiest
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