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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1940
Page
1
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Holy Week programs across St Pauls St Thomas and Emmanuel churches outline Holy Thursday Good Friday and Easter rites. Announced by Rev Wagner and Rev Graves, with sunrise mass at 6 am and baptisms, confirmations, and special services at multiple churches as part of Passion Week observances.
President Roosevelt remains confined amid a health scare as doctors report he has suffered a prolonged illness. Dr. McIntire, the White House physician, requested rest and care for his condition while officials assess the next steps for the ailing leader.
A fanciful city note from Corry describes Miss Spring arriving in a wrap of white amid a heavy snow day that belies vernal signs. Forecasters warn of more snow and continued cold despite hints of clearing by Thursday.
United Press reports Congress demands removal of James A. R. Cromwell American minister to Gansta after his Toronto address. Senator Clartt and Representative Thikham call Cromwell imitating Ambassador Page, who they accuse of treachery. They urge recall and removal from office.
An elderly resident at 41 East Columbus Avenue slipped and fell on the sidewalk near her home last evening, suffering a fractured hip. She was taken to Corry Hospital where doctors report the condition as serious for an older patient.
An all male jury, largely farmers, was chosen to hear Brice Hahn, a greybeard livestock dealer, accused of a killing in a case that opened after a lengthy selection process. The trial proceeds with the first witnesses expected to testify as the second panel is seated.
London March 20 British reconnaissance pilots reported to the air ministry that the all night bombing of Sylt Island damaged a major German North Sea air base at Hornum Salt Island. Hangars were still ablaze as photographers surveyed the site, with runways and ramps severely damaged.
Harrisburg March 20 trustees of the Pennsylvania Training School at Morganza will reconvene Saturday to discuss the school s general condition and possible personnel changes. The group, appointed last week by Gov Arthur H James, met yesterday with Welfare Secretary Arthur Sweeney. James H Duff of Pittsburgh was absent.
Police recover the stolen Chevrolet owned by Dunes Nevils found abandoned in Tintiana Pennsylvania after days of eluding arrest. Spohn faces forgery and related charges as authorities expect further action within days. Nevils and party involved in the car’s recovery, with officers present, pursued the case.
Motorists are urged to use care along the Spring Creek to Garland road after several slides in recent days. A slide west of Garland near a rock cut and another east of Deerhead Inn slowed traffic, with lanterns and flares marking hazards. Snow this morning worsened icy conditions, making the highway hazardous across the stretch between Spring Creek and Garland.
Pittsburgh March 20 Phil ip Murray chairman of the Steel Workers Organizing Committee protested to Attorney General Jackson the detention of two BWOG members in Welrion West Virginia yesterday and filed. Hancock county sheriff acted under f eders at me as the department or the FBI. State pardon board heard a dementia plea for John steel Hunnk who shot and felled Whee mother wellaustly's fart seat in Amburgh May 1 1940 where he was 16 years old.
Allegheny Commission Chairman John J Kane said he is not interested in supporting U S Senator Joseph P Guffey and will adopt a watchful waiting stance on possible backing for Walter A Jones the Democratic candidate for the U S Senate backed by state chairman David K Lawrence This marks Kane's first formal pledge to refrain from supporting Guffey in his bid for re election.
Dispatches today reveal a recommendation to authorize a proposed 45 million dollar flood control dam on the Allegheny River at Kinzua near Warren. The project would be the largest of eight dams planned by the U S Army Engineers for flood control. Protests arose from planners whose reservations could be flooded by the dam waters. The tri-state authority, led by former State Senator William Rody, pressed for the Seed control program’s western Pennsylvania completion.
Washington March 20. A hearing on the sale of U1 military planes to foreign powers was postponed to allow Secretary of War Woodring time to assemble duty. The postponement was announced by Undersecretary Andrew I. Myer during the hearings of the Senate Military Affairs Committee where Woodring was expected to testify.
Corry voters may register through the week for the April 23 primaries and may change party enrollment in most areas. Cities including Pittsburgh and Scranton have April deadlines. statewide permanent registration allows some electors to vote without re-registering if they met conditions. Final day to challenge registrations is April 13. Republican registrations total about 2.508 million. Democrats 2.124 million. others about 0.68 million.
In Uniontown Pennsylvania on March 20 a spiritualist minister Rev. Clayton R. Miller 60 and Amelia Santilli 32 wife of Albert Santilli were charged in a murder for hire plot. A state trooper posed as a professional killer and the pair were bound over to the grand jury before Justice Daniel L Golden of Brownsville.
Harrisburg dispatch reports Pattison, former Chester county chair, says Joe Guffey has no backing from significant Democrats as Walter A. Jones campaigns for the Democratic senatorial nomination. Pattison’s statement, issued from Turnpike Chairman Jones’s headquarters, asserts Guffey cannot be trusted to unite the party. He alleges Guffey’s statewide tour failed to win any important endorsements among Democratic voters.
Heavy river activity floods low streets in Parkey's Landing as Allegheny River surges push water into town. Route 268 faces closure while Pittsburgh rainfall eases and officials say no flood danger remains. Ice between Mere and East Bunny creates unsettled conditions along the river corridor.
On the Conte di Savoia, Welles sails toward New York to brief President Roosevelt on confidential reports from an exploratory tour. He will deliver findings from eight conferences with world leaders, the Pope, and allied premiers, amid war tensions and Europe’s stalemate.
Secretary of Navy Charles Edison announced from West Orange that he would seek the Democratic nomination for governor of New Jersey. After weeks of serious consideration he said he would permit his name to appear on petition sheets for nomination.
Paris March 20 The Daladier cabinet resigned and Paul Reynaud was asked by President Lebrun to form a new government to pursue a tougher war policy. Reynaud will consult leaders and propose a swift cabinet change to avoid prosecutions and strengthen France’s war effort amid growing demands for decisive action. The vote of confidence failed 239 to 1, keeping Daladier’s rivals and uncertain leadership in flux as Reynaud’s appointment aims to stabilize the nation.
Washington March 20 ten a House labor panel defeated a proposed amendment to abolish the present National Labor Relations Board and replace it with a new board. Holtman opposed. Ry Hollman cast a proxy. The committee, led by Rep Howard W. Smith, D, debated the plan amid procedural voting.
A Pittsburgh bank teller has been indicted on charges related to embezzlement from the bank’s accounts. The investigation cites internal audits and irregular transfers over a period extending from May to December. Prosecutors say the teller misappropriated funds, with authorities pursuing restitution and possible prison time.
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