Mant City Hails Daily Ex Health Pact
Local paper reports a daily exchange program in Ta with WAPI Land. Details show a 0 2 day timeline and rising community interest. Officials from Mant City announce support amid cautious optimism.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1939
Page
1
Local paper reports a daily exchange program in Ta with WAPI Land. Details show a 0 2 day timeline and rising community interest. Officials from Mant City announce support amid cautious optimism.
Rev. and Mrs. Richard Miller and their twin daughters Margaret and Marella plan to depart in April for Africa to begin missionary work in Liberia. The Miller son of West Frederick Street, a Corry High School graduate, has pastored the Baptist church at Edintro for three years and will preach at the Baptist church here tomorrow. A farewell reception by the church is planned with time to be announced.
Police and state authorities pursued a possible clue in the GirardHoldup at the Colonial Inn where Mr and Mrs Lawrence Jackson operators were robbed of 30 dollars by two armed men. A Ford sedan was seen at a gas station with 17 gallons of gas and two quarts of motor oil taken. One suspect about 30, six feet tall wore a light tan top coat and tan suit. the other 30s, 160 pounds, in a black soft hat and dark gray suit. Both fled eastward in haste. car type undetermined.
New York March 18 Negotiations between the Annalachin Kilimingus producers and the United Mine Workers union on a new collective bargaining contract appeared unlikely to be completed before next week. The joint committee of 18 members from each side recessed yesterday until 10 am Monday amid union protests accusing the other side of dilatory tactics as the present agreement expires March 31.
The right of Constable Thomas U8 Callen and his son Clarence to a jury trial is scheduled for today. A nine man and three woman panel will hear the case in the murder of Francia McKay, 24, shot on New Year's Day at Tathel.
Washington bulletin reports the treasury imposes penalty duties on German goods entering the United States. In Erie, Edward Reed, 45, WPA timekeeper and instructor, was found dead from carbon monoxide in his garage after the car ignition started and the motor stalled.
In New Castle Pennsylvania on May 18 the Italian community celebrated Angeline Maragols a 22 year old housemaid acquitted by a five woman seven man jury of murdering Michael Rich Jr. The jury found self defense or lack of intent leading to a not guilty verdict after a nine hour deliberation. Her lawyers Edwin Logan and Samuel Claris supported the defense as Angeline collapsed in the jailer's arms upon verdict.
Edward Steber of Warren and Miss Alice Church of Clymor wed this morning in the Municipal building performed by Mayor Frank B. Hepler. The bride and groom’s parents were in attendance at the ceremony.
Palm Beach Fla March 15 Few people realize the terrific changes in the commercial banking business since 1924 If a banker woke from a Rip Van Winkle nap he would scarcely recognize the industry The dramatic shift is shown by the decline in interest rules In 1929 New York banks charged regular customers 588 percent today the rate is 224 percent
The text notes a broad drop in bank interest rates across the east and north, with current rates around 1.88 percent versus 6.04 percent in 1928 and 4.09 percent in the south and west, describing the “good old days” at 6.14 percent. As rates fall, banks cut deposits, with no interest on checking accounts that previously paid two percent while savings deposits earn little.
The piece notes high interest rates about three and a half to four and a half percent in 1928 and cites billions in commercial loan losses. It explains two main causes: business men refusing new money and banks being too cautious with loans, hindering intermediate and long term financing.
Debating bank loan practices, depositors demand access to funds while banks reject short term requests. Long term loans for dairy plants, factories, or stores raise repayment concerns when deposits run dry. A second blow cites the collapse of real estate lending from 1980s era misjudgments and an insured mortgage plan.
The United States, while avoiding war, moved to challenge Nazi aggression. Ambassador Wilson will not be recalled to Berlin for now as Czechoslovak provinces are overrun. Germany is put on the trade blacklist and mail to Czechoslovakia halted to allow safer correspondence. Washington denounces Nazi actions and faces a rising protest in Congress.
Tarentum, Pa Mar 18 Dr Thomas L Aye veteran Allegheny valley physician died at his home here after long illness He was 62 During nearly 40 years as a doctor Aye often swam the Allegheny River to reach patients in the village of Clinton just across the river from his office at Kelly Station Armstrong County He braved ice filled or flood stage waters to tend those in need.
Enue M Bentz a 87 year old Monessen railroader was arraigned in Uniontown on involuntary manslaughter charges for a fatal auto crash occurred last May 7. The case ties Bentz to the wreck that killed a driver and injured others as investigators seek accountability in the road incident.
Lieut Archie W Thompson Post 24 VFW drafts resolutions urging a new Veterans Hospital for Pennsylvania be built in Corry. DuBois and Philadelphia campaigns begin. Corry supported by Northwestern Counties Council of VFW with seventeen posts. The council prioritizes Corry but will push for another district community if needed. Post also bought 2 sound movie trailers of the national anthem to spur Americanism amid unrest and calls for protecting liberty and opposing dictatorship. veterans urge a resurgent American spirit.
Harrisburg report says the Public Utility Commission saved Pennsylvania utility customers 10 161 613 since its 1 April 1987 founding and handled in its first year a volume of business greater than any prior utility regulator in the state The commission issued a five page statement detailing achievements in Gov James economy drive as his administration seeks greater control of the state board of finance and revenue Two methods proposed to grant Republicans a majority on the current bipartisan panel One bill would add the commonwealth secretary Sophia M R O Hara to the commission card and is backed by Rep David Reese The measure aligns with the GOP government reorganization committee report and would shape appointments secrets
Urgent orders mobilize all South African police units in Pretoria as a response to German protests over immigration restrictions in the former German southwest Africa mandated territory. The government appears to have acted to quell interference tied to German concerns.
Glenn Graft, 26, of Erie, died after his heavily loaded truck fell from a central Butler hill, failed to negotiate a curve, and overturned, injuring him fatally. The wreck halted traffic on the Buffalo division of the Pennsylvania Railroad for hours. Graft died three hours after the crash at Butler Memorial Hospital. brakes failure blamed for the plunge down East Brady hill. The truck was owned by Nypano Motor Company.
Police surrounded the home of Dr. Herty D'Alonzo a key witness in the murder trial of Herman Petrillo a Langhorne salesman and alleged member of a tristate murder-for-insurance syndicate. The physician testified Petrillo offered to buy live typhoid germs last summer as the trial continued.
Dairymen at Syracuse vote to plan defenses against price fixing repeal and possible milk price hikes. Protesters vow orderly action while anticipating Supreme Court rulings on invalidating legislation. Concurrently Bordens announces a 2.214 cent drop in home delivered milk, grade A and B prices lower year over year.
Charles Kinneman, once a Corry resident and partner of Otis Houghlin in show business, died at his home in Waterford Friday. He was well remembered by many Corryites for years of work in the industry.
Sixty northwestern Pennsylvania dairymen representing 18 counties rallied at Franklin urging the legislature to provide at least 2 million dollars for Bangs disease eradiation in cattle in the next two years. They argued the current 1.2 million is inadequate and would leave only 425 thousand for new tests.
London reports Britain and France unite to stop Hitler. They instruct ambassadors to protest Germany's Czechoslovak annexation and pursue non recognition. Chamberlain summons cabinet after speech, while US, Russia and others discuss policy and potential military buildup. Weather: fair and cold, warmer Sunday.
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