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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1940
Page
3
High Commissioner to the Philippines Francis B Sayre moves his office to a spacious Manila headquarters with staff, succeeding Paul V McNutt as federal security administrator.
The Erie Orchestra leader Heikel, 45, previously convicted of forcing Elaine Beard to his hotel room and assaulting her, was granted a new trial at the May term by the West President Judge Miles B Kits and Judges Evans and Gram after new evidence surfaced. Heikel, residing in Cleveland on a 1000 bond, had petitioned for the retrial through Attorney Joseph V. Agepstl, with District Attorney Burton Laud opposing.
Pennsylvania’s Republican administration warns of a rising relief burden as the WPA quota dispute with the New Deal lingers. Gov. James blames the WPA for withholding funds, claiming up to 75 million in relief may force a special session before the spring primaries and national party events.
In Erie on March 1 MCE reports pneumonia and influenza have spread unusually this winter. Dr James R Smith city health officer states influenza has been widespread in mild and serious forms though only a small number of cases required health area attention.
Pittsburgh hosted large conventions drawing nearly four million dollars and setting a record for delegates. The Lions International, Grand Army of the Republic, and American Public Health Association led gatherings. Frank R. Phillips was elected president of the bureau for 1940, succeeding B. Lewis.
In Erie two workers suffer serious injuries after a trench pipe incident near city water works. Giles Yorso of Girard also injured when a tree fell while cutting near his home. Halifax retail costs climb with a 20 cent loaf up to 10 cents and a higher barrel price blamed on baking costs.
Eugene Flora, 20, of 265 West 16th Street, died after his leg was crushed when an automobile struck him Tuesday morning in Erie. Police said Mrs Minnie Leuschen, 64, driving the car, could not stop on the slippery grade and her vehicle slid, pinning Flora against a wall near Peach Street.
Kane March report notes Borough Council President Theodore C. Johnson resigns after moving from the third to the fourth ward February 15. V. V. Bowman, first ward councilman and former acting president, prepares to take over duties as acting council president until a formal election.
Walter Dampusch renowned musical director will deliver the seventh annual Alexander Van Rensselaer lecture at the Drexel Institute of Technology. The event highlights the institute's history and honors its former board chairman. Flora, who witnessed the incident on the West sidewalk, described the curb incident, adding a note of local concern.
March news notes a transfer of Pennsylvania delinquent youths from the State Detention School at Huntingdon to the new State Authority facility at White Hall. Welfare Secretary Arthur Sweeney predicted a largely self sustaining community of about 100 youths once transfer begins. Weather will delay start until conditions allow occupancy.
Hundreds rush to file nominating petitions for April 23 primary as deadlines loom at the elections bureau. U S Senator Joseph Guffey submitted petitions yesterday becoming the fourth candidate for statewide office.
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