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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1939

Page

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Dealers Signing Pacts Milk Situation Improves

Hope for a stabilized milk market in the New York milk shed grew as dispatches from New York indicated about 84 percent of the distributing industry had signed provisional contracts meeting price demands. Some mills diverted from nearby plants, but the nationwide adjustment hinges on New York City distribution if progress continues as expected. The Dairymen's League arranged to handle all city and vicinity producers, insulating them from impact.

New York Aim New York City Dairymen's League

Employes Ass'n Plans Beautification Effort Meeting

Civic Employees' Association will meet in the Municipal building Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. to review a Corry beautification project including cleaning vacant lots and possible shrubbery. A report on surveys and spring plans will be presented, with general business and an open forum for member input. All members and interested parties urged to attend.

Civic Employees” Association Corry Civic Employees’ Association Civic Improvement Committee Ita Corry WHE Association Glenn Carl L. Henton

Decide Street Lights Tonight In Columbus

Petitions for resuming street lighting on the neat site of Columbus will be presented to the board of supervisors at a meeting this evening. G M Howard of the Permay vania Electric Company spoke, and prospects looked bright for restoring lighting on Main street branches, while Market street owners showed little interest. A definite decision was expected tonight.

Columbus Board of Supervisors G. M. Howard Permayvania Electric Company Main Market Street

Mother of Five Saved From River Near Braddock

Mrs Josephine Martana, seven, mother of five, was dragged from the Monongahela River after leaning from or falling from the Rankin bridge. The Braddock region reports two railroad workers helped to rescue her. she remains in serious condition at Braddock General Hospital with internal injuries. The forecast calls for cloudy, much colder tonight with Tuesday fair but cold.

United Prose Braddock Auseldia Rankin Mayongahela Rankin Bridge Josephine Martana Braddock General Hospital

HIRT APPOINTMENT DELAYED BY SENATE BLOCK

United Press report from Harrisburg notes Democratic senators plan to block confirmation of Gov Arthur H.L. James' major appointments until the Second Philadelphia district seat claimants are resolved. Pending action includes Judge William T.M. Hill of Erie for Superior Court. House likely to advance farm relief and emergency tax measures in line with the budget.

Demonstration of Pickup Plan Publicized at Coatesville Airport

A demonstration of a daily non stop airmail pickup system was held at Coatesville Airport before 1500 attendees. Aircraft piloted by Norman Rintoch and Victor Vesulartes dropped a mail sack and picked up an outgoing bag via a grappling rope system, showcasing the route from Wilmington to Pittsburgh with multiple city stops.

Cory Pennsyvania Delaware West Virginia Ohio Coatesville Norman Rintoch Morgantown W. Va Victor Vesulartes Wilkes-Barre Hie Mall Richard C. du Pont Wilmington Del All-American Aviation, Inc Wich L.S. Adams Trwin Philadelphia West Chester Lancaster Columbia York Hanover Gettysburg Chambersburg Mount Upon Huntingdon Tyrone Clearfida Ridgway Kane Warren Corry Iritnaville Prayklin Grove City Butler New Kersington Pittsburgh

Half-Breed 18 Held in Murder Case In Erie

Lynn Sloan 28, described as half-breed Indian, held on robbery charge against W. R. Rust of McKean for 52 dollars last February. State police question him about a 1932 double murder of an elderly couple near Girard. Tom Smith, in Parview Hospital for the Criminally Insane, implicated then recanted in a confession. Police say investigation into the murders remains open.

Murarrese Erie Lynn Sloan W. R. Rust McKean Girard Tom Smith Parview Hospital Albert Johanna Blegert Sidin Sloan

Stalemate in conduct of state aid program continues

Harrisburg reports a political stalemate in state authority actions tied to a $95,000,000 national intervention program. By Mar 8 the six week deadlock saw more than $1,500,000 in percentage payments to contractors overdo and overdue due to partial completion of projects.

L. A United Press Harrisburg

Fiery Welsh Thinker Warns on Europe Democracy Crisis

Lloyd Georg Dyeran near menos London March David Lloyd Beorge, a fiery Welsh figure, blamed a second rate leader for Europe’s democracy plight. In an exclusive interview with the United Preay, the wartime prime minister laments fears of conflict and criticizes isolating Soviet Russia. He sees hope that peace might be preserved as nations stay vigilant.

Dyeran Eres London David Lloyd Beorge Aitcp United Preay Russia

Lloyd George on War Threats and Russia’s Role in 1938 Crisis

Lloyd George argues governments fear catastrophe and seek to avoid war. He cites Russia with vast resources as a decisive factor in the struggle between democracies and dictatorships. He calls France Britain and U.S. diplomacy a historical puzzle while emphasizing Russia’s pivotal but uncertain influence.

Vayers Lloyd George Arma Russa Russia Uy Serini-rnte Ptates Loyd George Salt He Histori

Exclusive interview outlines postwar order and dictatorship risk

Davis Lloyd George discusses the fight between democracy and dictatorship. He critiques the methods of Hitler and Mussolini and argues for a future of peace after war. The piece weighs the dangers of authoritarian rule and the enduring strength of democratic governance.

Davis Lioys George Ga Taving Brill Duke of Wellington Préme Ministir Domosenty

Autocracies Seen as Threat to Peace in Interview

An official of the era warns that democracies must resist provocations and unite to counter autocratic advances. The interview with Llwyd George depicts a tense world where strength and resolve are framed as essential for global stability amid rising dictatorial pressure.

Astron Llwyd George Thames

Fragmented Crisis Reflections From War Era Leader

A damaged text fragment notes a wartime leader as the last surviving premier or president, contrasting past and present crises. It mentions Vergilias Wilson and others likely gone, with a native pause and a question about public sentiment amid the looming threat.

Wilson Clem

Roosevelt to seek 150 million for relief funds in spring

President Roosevelt told congressional leaders he will renew a request for an additional 150 million dollars to finance WPA relief through the spring. After a White House meeting on economy, leaders said the administration remains committed to economic reforms and cooperation with business to spur investment.

Lyle C. Wilson United Press Washington Roosevelt Congress White House Ieaders William B. Bankhead Busteia Thia

Graft Charges Highlight Dauphin Grand Jury Indictments

New Grand Jury in Dauphin County considers six bills containing 21 counts charging officials in Pennsylvania with corruption and misconduct in a long running probe of state administration. The jury split 9 Republicans to 6 Democrats amid political tension and delayed indictments.

Dauphin CO James Shepley United Press Harrisburg Mar Pennsylvania Jak Houghway Limerne County Dauphin County George H Earle Tts Berlin Paul N. Sehneffer Supreme Court Witneawen Carl B.shelley Republians Helen M. Mowry Yan

Rebels Asked to Submit New Peace Program

Madrid dispatch reports armies of Republican Spain forming a defense council that seized power from the Negrin government and pledged an “independence of death” program. Gen Inge Miaja met with council members to discuss the coup while planners invited nationalists to propose terms for an honorable peace.

Edmund E Allen Madrid Mar Spain Juan Negrin Inge Miaja Negrin Madeid Syrlemindo Andhiina Fulton Fu Banat Counell Gen Casale Social General Confederation Tt Anareh National Labor Confederation ONT Eranel Cuimdo Thenuelyer Unics Thay Gibraltar Newlin

Two motorists arrested after intersection crash near Irvite

Merle T. Smith of Spring Creek faces charges of attempting to pass an auto at Route 6 and 62 intersection while Joseph Cusmany of Buffalo, 26, is charged with making a left turn without signaling. Both cars were badly damaged and occupants escaped injury. Cusmano intended to cross the Allegheny River to Route 62 toward Pittsburgh but missed the first turn.

Irvite Merle 'T. Smith Spring Creek Joxepn Cusmany Buffalo Cusmano Pittsburgh

Gandhi Weak From Hunger Strike In India Riots

Gandhi nears the fourth day of his hunger strike and grows too weak to sit up without dizziness. Doctors fear possible unconsciousness as reports from Henares say 15 killed and 200 wounded in communal rioting with police firing on rioters and several houses set ablaze.

United Rajkot Mahatma Gandhi Gandhi Henares

Ficcardi Becomes President of Italian Club

Romeo Ficcardi was named president of the Italian American Association for the coming year at a Sunday morning meeting. Plans were outlined to renovate the former Gravis building on West Main Street, recently purchased by the association, with work to begin soon.

Romeo Ficcardi Gravis West Main Street Association View August DiMauri Michael Piceiriilo Arthur Jackson Tony Jackson Joseph Ficcardi Dormick Pieci

State closed banks hold nearly one million dollars

Pennsylvania closed banks hold nearly one million dollars in unclaimed deposits. United Press reports the funds remain forgotten by hundreds of thrifty depositors as authorities tally the状态.

United Pres Harrigburg Pennsylvania

Plans for Inspection of Company A in State Armory

Final plans for the annual inspection of Company A 113th Infantry Pennsylvania National Guard, with federal and state inspection led by Lt Col John H. Vin Vilet and Maj Andrew J. Nichols U S Army on Tuesday March 14. Public personnel inspection at 8 pm, armory and record inspection in the afternoon, drawing many spectators. The combined inspection tests officers non commissioned officers and men, aiming to ensure efficiency in records equipment and overall unit readiness.

113Th Infantry Pennsylvania National Guard State Armory John H. Vin Vilet Andrew J. Nichols United States Army

Mercury Slump and Cold Spell Hits Weekend

Mercury dipped below freezing amid a major slump with a sharp temperature drop after a day of mixed weather. Snow flurries were forecast tonight as continued cold, with a 42 degree high noted overnight and fluctuating daytime warmth. Relatives paid last respects in Harrisburg to two year old Miriam Wolf, a victim of brutal beatings.

Ubrouigh Ally & Rete Foye Harrisburg Mer Miriam Bonebird) Wolf

Quinn Seen as Favoring Successor to Hirt at Court

Erie Times reports Attorney Francie B. Quine favored to replace Judge Hirt on the State Superior Court. Week-end talks show strong backing for Quinn amid private meetings. Attys C. Arthur Flaw and J. O. Hertler also discussed the appointment with Gov. Arthur H. James.

Williams. Hirt Aenate Francie B. Quine Erie Ode Fr. Quinn Atl Plcsure Arthur Flaw J. O. Hertler Arthur H. James

Explosion damages Aero Supply plant in Fourth Ward

A blast at the Aero Supply plant in the Fourth Ward caused the tank to rupture and fire a ceiling collapse. Night Patrolman Wilefino Swanaus and the towerman heard the explosion, with no injuries reported as investigators identify the source.

Aero Supply Inn Aml Atmetire Acyo Wile Fino Swanaus

Mine union leaders discuss inventions

Pittsburgh dispatch reports United Mine Workers prepare to discuss new safety and labor innovations. The article notes preliminary wage talks in New York and contract negotiations with the operator expected to begin soon as union leaders seek to address thor-saving devices and miner welfare.

United Pittsburgh United Mine Workers Unlor Fnmilire Ncnte Notif Eters New York Atoré Manet Lata

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