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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1939

Page

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Poland Is Now Surrounded By Nazi Territory

United Press report states Adolf Hitler expanded economic frontiers eastward into the Black Sea region, bringing Romania and Hungary under Nazi influence and pressuring Poland to join either the Nazi bloc or the anti-Hitler front. The move consolidates resources from Romania and Hungary, tightening Germany's grip on Central Europe and impacting Yugoslavia Bulgaria and Turkey's stance. Romania signed a new trade agreement with Germany, signaling Nazi domination in the region.

Joe Alex Morris United Press Adolf Hitler Great Briain France Soviet Russia Black Sea Europe Nazifuehrer Romania Reich New Hungary Rumania Lithuania Poland Hitler Czechoslovakia Memel North Sea Jugoslavia Bulgaria Turkey Germany

Nomination Approved for William Douglas to Supreme Court

Washington March 24 United Press reports the Senate judiciary sub committee quickly approved the nomination of William O Douglas to be an associate justice of the Supreme Court. The bulletin notes other wire items from Washington and Harrisburg on tax reform and state labor actions.

United Press Washington Senate William ©. Douglas Supreme Court Pittsburgh State Supreme Court Philadelphia Fate

Poland Declines to Join Stop Hitler Front

Warsaw sources say Poland will not participate in the British proposed stop Hitler front. Britain France and Soviet Russia had agreed on a declaration, but Poland delays its reply and keeps its stance unclear while Vienna—sorry Warsaw—authorities weigh the proposal for a united front against aggression.

United Press Warsaw Poland

America's Foreign Policy Explained War as Policy

Bruce Catton explains in clear terms what defines U S foreign policy and how expediency shapes it. The opening report, part one of a five article series, outlines the basic concept and its significance for the American public.

U. S Bruce Catton NEA Service Washington Haad America

All-District Music Festival Concert At Junior High

The All-District Bard of 110 pieces led by guest conductor George Sallade Howard of Mansfield State Teachers College performs at 8 p.m. in the Junior High auditorium, with Harold Gustafson and Carolyn Grant as soloists. The two concerts showcase a mix of band numbers and classical works, drawing musicians from fifteen northwestern Pennsylvania schools.

Brooks Corry State Armory Derry George Sallade Howard Mansfield State Teachers College Pennsylvania Harold Gustafson Tamestown

Mobilize in Effort to Find Slayer of Four Men

Three hundred men from two states mobilize to pursue Bal Durand a feared killer known as Tarzan who has slain four men in Beartooth mountains. Governor Nelle Smith warns martial law possible if cornered while Wyoming National Guard deploys howitzers mortars and trained officers direct the hunt amid hunger and uncertainty.

United Press Cody Wyo Bear-tooth Mountain Bal Durand Nela Smith Park County Durand Tultne Wyoming National Guard National Guard

Spring Arrives as Temperatures Soar and Sap Flows Resume

Mercury rises to 66 degrees signaling spring as sap runs resume after days of low production. Higher daytime warmth and cool nights slow but restore flow in maple bushes with production expected to increase. Sap quality may be slightly lower than last year while volume is under the year’s pace but improving.

Lawmaker Proposes 35 Hour Work Week Plan

Rep Francis J Parkenstein of Philadelphia introduced legislation to replace the invalid 44 hour week with a 35 hour work week. Exemptions apply to farm labor household staff professional team members and executives earning $25 weekly or more.

YearRissure general _assembly Francis J Parkenstein Philadelphia

Banks Say Workers Fall Under Wage Act

Washington March 24 The Wage Hour Administration notified 35 000 state and national banks that all their employees are subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act General Counsel Calvert Magill denied the banks exemption as service establishments.

Washington Wage Hour Administration Calvert.Magrider

Police Warn of Sneaker Racket Targeting Masonic Home

Corry residents receive a warning about a circulating racket described as a new scam moving through the state. Telegraphic dispatch from the state motor police says the scam targets young women associated with the Masonic home at Allen Hathtown as they attempt to sell magazines.

Corry Iseneu Readre Alen

Early Paying of West Columbus Ave Assured in City Plan

City officials edge toward completing West Columbus avenue improvements after most property owners agreed to terms for early payment. City Solicitor Hixine Kincaid says only one owner remains to be interviewed. a final amicable agreement is expected soon. Separate council actions aim to set grades on the avenue and align title with the 139 grant program with bids anticipated to be awarded by May. Nearby reports note a collision off the New Jersey coast involving a German freighter and a freight ship as per German Lloyd.

West Columbus Avenue North Center Street Hixine Kincaid Journalate Mot Columbus Avenue

YMCA Leaders Plan Opening of Club Rooms in Corry

An X evening meeting of the Corry YMCA Leaders' Council at West Smith street, led by secretary B. C. Reneau, discussed opening the First Avenue club rooms by April 6. William Miller presided as the group arranged refreshments and activities, with plans to include Columbus Tech pupils and 400 GraY groups in membership.

YM. C. A First Avenue Y. M. C. Corry Leaders’ Council B. C. Reneau West Smith Street William Miller Reneau Skate Y. M.C. A Harrisburg Columbus Tech School Tive Club Feaders Corry Leaders' Council

Two Corry youths injured in Erie highway crash

James Staples and Albert Sweet, both from Corry, were seriously hurt when Staples lost the turn at Waterford Y, crashed through the fence, and broke down a six foot bank near Route 07. Staples, 26, suffered skull fracture and facial injuries. Sweet, 45, sustained a possible concussion. They were hospitalized at St Vincent's in Erie. State Patrol conducted the inquiry noting excessive speed before the crash.

Corry Waterford Sir Vincent's Hospital Erie James Staples Eagle Street Albert Sweet East South Street En Vanty Evie Staples Sweet Belng Sil Dast Sabe Dnd Cambridge Springs Smalku Benke Elmer Simpson Triangle BK. Worster Alfred Setrock Fice Harold Marlowe Union City St. Vincent's Hospital McGregor Earl Traglia Terie Alan Heh Narmwly Viclinis

Commutation Hearing on Wing Murder Plea

Burton Laub, county assistant district attorney, urged against commutation of George Wing's life term for the 1929 murder of his sister’s child in Concord township. Wing allegedly ambushed to kill his sister Harriet Ornsbee or her friend Claire Linn. a doctor called Wing an institutional case as the state pardons board considers the plea. The board expected to rule in a few days, with testimony suggesting opposition to commutation.

Burton Laub George Wing Concord Township Niue Pennsylvania Harrisburg Laub Wing George Ornsbee Harriet Ornsbee Claire Linn H. W. Mitchell Warren State Hospital Western State Penitentiary Parolle TS Bly Reber Pardon Board

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