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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1940
Page
6
Midweek Corry items report on municipal topics including stray dog control plans by Pittsburgh officials, a chairmanship shift in the Public Utility Commission, and hospital board meetings. Health quarantines for chicken pox, an arrest in vandalism, and police inquiries feature alongside local social events and theater notices.
Secretary Lowrt Gi Hines announced an extension of the deadline for unemployment compensation payments to January 11, 194, as part of amendments to bring state laws into line with federal social security. The extension aims to ease employer contributions on wages and will be revisited during a forthcoming special session called by Gov. Arthur H. James. the measure could save about $500,000 annually once wage exemptions are enacted.
Meadvil residents report a major blaze gutting a large farm barn on the Ben Baird place near State Road Hill just north of Meadville. Estimated loss reaches 15000 dollars with 2500 dollars insured. Origin unclear. suspected short circuit or motor backfire. Fire department units from Meadville center station responded but could not save the structure.
Edward Albert Reid a 12 year old from West Hartlepool England was held for deportation as a deserter from an English freighter. He was apprehended in Bradford Pa and brought to Erie by Inspector A J Loveland of the immigration office.
The excerpt argues that autocracy follows bad democracy and that democracy declines through prosperity and complacency. It traces historical cycles from ancient Greece, Athens, and the Persian wars to modern dictators, criticizing romanticized views of Hellas and stressing that democracy often rests on uneasy foundations, built amid slavery and foreign domination.
Ownership of the former Homer and Company grocery on West Main Street assures patrons continued operation and improvements. The new management solicits continued patronage of both the Homer store and the Main Sod Center Street location, pledging quality meats and courteous service at moderate prices.
Wil lam Montgomery of Sumatra, Dutch East Indies, spoke with his parents and son in Grove City for 15 minutes after a cablegram informed him of his mother's illness. The call cost 150 dollars, and he learned that his mother's condition had improved. His son remained with the grandparents to attend school during a furlough.
East Buffalo livestock reports show 3000 head fairly active with mixed demand, cattle prices steady to strong for steers and yearlings, cows and bulls mixed, veal and lamb values noted. Pittsburgh produce market steady with apples, staymans, rome beauties, delicias and onions typical. bulk market activity moderate amid slow demand for pears and potatoes.
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