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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1940

Page

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Corry Evening Journal Roosevelts Name On Pa Democratic Ballot

Corry Evening Journal reports Roosevelt's name placed on the Pennsylvania Democratic primary ballot amid political contests. British seizure of two Italian coal ships en route to Italy signals escalating tension as Germany coal exports face blockade. The article notes state senate and party contests and regional political maneuvering through March.

Corry Evening Journal Roosevelt Britain Italy Senate

Widening Northside Streets Proposed by Council

The council studied a WPA program proposal to widen North Center street between Park Place and Smith or Park Place between Center and Maple. The plan aims to relieve parking congestion and includes sidewalk work and street widening with estimates totaling 23 009 dollars and 17 488 dollars in inboard costs. Streets Director Nichols noted years of debate due to property owner opposition and suggested shifting four feet from the park side and two feet from the opposite side. details continued on page two.

North Center Street Park Place Smith Center Street Maple Avenue Cily Council WEA Councill WPA F. Dickson Stanley H. Nichols Tieig Center Park Lice Smith Streets Nichols

Deputy Hickey Assists Tax Payers In City Office Stay

Deputy Collector Sherma Hickey visits the city for three days to help income tax filers with their values due April not later than the first. He will hold office hours at the municipal office on Wednesday from 9 to 12 and 7 to 10 PM and Thursday at the federal building from 8 to 12.

Sherma Hickey Thalr Wiech Hickey Delock Federal Vila Wwa

Weather Ends High Water After Western PA Rains

Heavy rains overflowed streams in Western Pennsylvania as rivers rose and wild weather moved through the district. Forecaster W S Brotzman reported widespread rises with a forecast of scattered snow flurries and cloudy skies. Temperatures were expected to hover near freezing. The Monongahela and Allegheny meet the Ohio near Pittsburgh, with river levels near 17 feet and slowly receding toward 25 feet as a flood stage.

Pennsylvania W. S. Brotzman Piltsargh al Plitsaingh Aulevheny Monongahela Ohio

Son of Merrill Toby Wing Fatally Suffocates Child

New York reports a tragic incident in which Toby Wing, son of Dick Merrill, suffocated his child by piling clothes over its head while left alone for about 20 minutes. The event involved actor Henry Rickman and notes a 1927 performance by Willy Joe Tamble, with the family home scene drawing attention.

New York Henry Dicky Merrill Aviator Toby Hany Rickman Willy Joe Tamble Ss Tomilol Fet Ars. Atereu

Union City youths held for stealing gas from car

Three Union City youths face charges after gasoline was siphoned from a car at Aero Supply Manufacturing Co. on West Main. LaVerne PeQueen, 19, confessed to stealing the fuel. Mataitt PeQueen self and James Roden, 17, held as accessories. Bonds set at 500 dollars each. hearings scheduled before Alderman Porter and county court.

Aero Supply Union City Aero Supply Manufacturing Co West Main Atrest LaVerne PeQueen Mataitt PeQuesself James Roden PeQueen Baxtrolman H. 8 Burlingame Lloyd Ruppersterger Hoss Mead William Bloss Cox State Armory Divil Pelleen PcQueen B. Porter Leon. Brown

Missing Susquehanna River body found in Clearfield scene

Fire of March 5 reports the river search along West Branch Susquehanna for Mrs. Margaret Stauffer Beyers a Burnside housewife aged 43 believed to have leaped into the river amid nervous strain after a recent birth. Rescue crews located the body near the area described by locals and investigators ruled the death likely a suicide after an apparent domestic crisis.

Paco Clearfield Flymien Berties Susquehanne Burnside Margaret. Stauffer Beyers Wehlid Ninrdh

Lawrence Files Petitions for FDR in State

Harrisburg March 5 An anti climax round in Pennsylvania Democratic control battle seeks Roosevelt on the primary ballot. Joseph P. Guffey and Walter A. Jones lead the rival factions while David Lawrence heads the Lawrence forces seeking a third term for Roosevelt as a preferential choice in the Democratic primary.

U. James. Sheiley Unite Press Star Harrisburg Pennsylvania U 5 Nght Joseph P. Guffey Niles Walter A. Jones Roosevelt New Deal Roos David L. Lawrence andCuifey Franklin D. Roosevelt

Four Clymerites Hurt In Weekend Crash

Four Clymer residents were hurt in a weekend automobile crash five miles from Clymer on the icy road to Sherman. Timely aid from Dr Williams and helpers saved lives as the car rolled over a bank. Mrs Pitt suffered a left shoulder fracture. Mrs Edwards had two broken ribs and multiple cuts. The wrecked car belonged to Alber Kearns.

Clymer Sherman Dry Rbk Williams Parker Tiuppx Winiot Burl Bawards Donald Pitt Shenmatt Dt. Williams Pilot Comy Hospital

Britain claims sinking of 50 Nazi U boats

London dispatch reports the Admiralty stating the sinking of the German U boats since the war began. The note also mentions the British steamer Pacific Reliante sunk today, with casualties and survivors indicating a coordinated naval action.

Britain London Admiralty Snemy

Council votes to remain in Penna League of Cities

City Council approved an $81 annual renewal to stay in the League of Third Class Cities of Pennsylvania. Dues rise about 2.5 times to fund a new legislative bureau in Harrisburg. Routine business followed with treasurer Miss Trene Mullen reporting February balances, receipts, and expenditures.

League of Pennsylvania Jeague Legislative Bureau Harrisburg Trene Mullen A. ©. Sandburg Ananve Ardener M. R. Thckson WEA M. J. Pinkerty Spring Street Wapetred Cow

Finns Hold Large City Watch War News Online

A war communique reports a Red Army attempt to breach the Gulf of Finland west of the Bay of Viipuri repulsed. Desperate fighting persists at the Mannerheim Line western end as Russian attacks press the western coast of the Bay of Viipuri. Moscow says Russians moved to encircle Viipuri from the west as other forces pound Finnish defenses on both shores.

Umikotress Felsink Gulf of Finland Bay of Viipuri Mannerheim Te Bay of Vitpuri Sertor Moscow Justment Wheay Vipuri Bay of Vilnur

Judge probes torture tale in youth confinement case

Judge Kitts investigates claims that Erie youth was driven to insanity by 152 days of solitary confinement at Morganza reformatory. He cites the welfare and rights of the youth, reading reports about the case of Rew Rika Pikretta, son of Mrs. Mary Piersvita, and notes no official statement yet.

Keliis Rew Rika Pikretta Mary Piers Vita Morganz Evil Ieciimr Tero Warren State ‘Hospital Wwe Nares

Fear series of major cave-ins at Shenandoah

Gov James and state officials toured Shenandoah after a mine caused landslides ripping buildings and widening fissures. Deputy State Secretary of Mines warned of ongoing tremors and six month disaster potential. Officials estimated damage at about 500000 and said evacuations could be required if the tremors worsen.

Shenandoah United Press Mayett Pennsylvania Arthur H. James Amefican Joseph Walsh Shenandosh

Two GOP Fights Here, Some Dem Places Vacant

Erie county reports deadline filings for primary petitions show two Republican contests and several Democratic vacancies. The Erie party rosters list candidates for state senate, congressional and assembly seats with incumbents, vacancies, and party committee positions across wards and precincts.

Erie County Leip Sdvicks Pan Harrisburg State Senate Everett Zurn Clavence Wagner Republiccan Joseph Zeisenhels Beotle Way B. Walker Ielt Congress John C. Young R. L. Rodgers Shire Assembly Erie Westsides Vincent Roth Delbert W. Dalrymple Edward G Petrillo Joseph Q Granfora John J. Kubinski John Z. van Alisburg North Eagt Une Wither Wo Waterhouse Cory Fourie Homer Cools Democratic Tyna Saxton Gladys Hepler Katherine Abbey Edith O'Brien Aone Nelile Mist Victor Dempsey Severel Yies Anet Dan Tasey James Maloney Republican Florence Stewart Banks Plora Clark Wael Marion Austin Maude Ketfe Zippera Miller Pourth Julia Met LeRoy Curly James Jenkins Frank Cole C. J. Pint W. W. Hamimout Ed Mould Pre Barton

Goodrich Named Judge by Roosevelt Nomination

President Roosevelt nominated Dean Herbert W. Goodrich of the University of Pennsylvania Law School to be Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The move was announced in Washington on March 5.

United Fes Washington Roosevelt Herbert Goodrich University of Pennsylvania Law Bulwal Pita Epi

Fire Zone Ordinance Debated by City Council

City Council weighs a fire zone ordinance amid calls for changes from commission members while the safety director warns against loosening rules. Mayor Hepler notes repeated approaches by property owners seeking to repair or alter structures within the zone as discussion continues.

Comy Evenine Richard Rossbacher Frank E Hepler Tre Zone Jinits

Senate Votes To Delay Action On Census Plan

Washington March The Senate commerce committee voted 3 to 0 to postpone consideration of a resolution disapproving of personal income questions in the 1940 census. Secretary of Commerce Jesse H. Noble sought delay. Senator Bailey said Noble assured him hearings would continue next Tuesday. Process delayed to allow further study. committee members wished to read the measure before voting.

United Press Washington Seite Commerce Cdminates Charny Josiah W. Bailey Wie Act Ing Secretary of Commerce EA Wird J. Noble Nursus Bureau Bennett Gham Clark Beier Clarke Cerisug Lakers April Bailey Noble Copley Lori Fee Bailey

State delegates to attend meeting in Harrisburg

United Press reports March 5 Harrisburg see Secretary Richard F. Beem announce delegates from state councils will attend the forthcoming milk cooperatives conference at Providence. County representatives and Interstate commerce commission members were cited as attendees. The conference aims to discuss milk containment and related commerce issues.

Ny United Prete Harrisburg Gof Mmérie Richard F. Beem Poiinavivenne Wilk Providénies Tyro Levislatovie Einwart Alt Thomas Stockman

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