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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1940
Page
1
A collision leaves a 40 year old man seriously injured as car occupants react to a city referendum on parking measures. Mayor C. leads council discussions amid protests by drivers and officials, with opposition speakers voicing concerns over costs and safety.
European war news shows no decisive spring offensives. Observers note a pause in fighting, with Allied blockades tightening and German routes in the Baltic and Balkans remaining open. A British and French focus on sea control contrasts with uncertain German plans and no clear signal for a major offensive.
Harr ishburg reports Albert H Taner Republican and Waley A Jones Democrat won the top posts on the April 23 party ballots in the U S senatorial nominating race. Gurley seeks renomination amid Jones backers opposition as a three way Democratic split forms. McNair, ex Pittsburgh mayor, placed second on the Republican slate with Philadelphia Chairman Cooke backing the organization candidate and Derenzo—an Altoona independent—third.
Philadelphia dispatch reports Schuylkill County Democratic leader J Gott fined $4000 after pleading to divert WPA labor to his private benefit. Other defendants, former workers, were placed on supervision. A separate item notes a man killed near Altoona when a snow blocked road halted a tractor accident.
United Press reports Garner and Roosevelt clash in Wisconsin first major third term test. Garner supporters claim strong Wisconsin delegate strength while Roosevelt forces push for New Deal sweep. Wisconsin Democratic primary on April 9 with 24 delegates at stake in a mixed third term race.
Chairman Martin Dies urged criminal prosecution of James H Dolsen a Pittsburgh communist reader for allegedly using President Roosevelt's name on a communist party membership card. Dies linked the demand to the committee's contempt citation and demanded disclosure of the card’s creator.
Firl from the Dari ship Britta of 1148 tons were rescued after it was torpedoed by a German submarine in the Atlantic. Eighteen lives were lost. Survivors were landed at a park on the martyr coast of Scotland.
Securities and Exchange Commissioner George C. Mathews resigned today, effective April 15, after accepting an attractive offer from a public utilities firm. Mathews recalled joining Washington in 1933 and joked he never expected to be there in 1940.
The fourth and final installment of the 1939 school taxes is due by Monday April 1 under the part payment plan. Tax collector Miss Trene Mullen notes many Corry property owners used installment payments since October 1. The city’s delinquent tax drive under Deputy Collector J Pred Kinley is yielding hundreds of dollars and plans to collect thousands more in the coming months.
Washington reports predict a gradual reduction in gasoline prices following the Supreme Court decision upholding marketing controls by the Ethyl Gasoline Corporation. Justice Harlen Stone wrote the opinion for the unanimous court, noted by the Justice Department as a significant ruling in this area.
Arkansas comedian Bob Burns is accused in a $70,000 damage suit filed by Daniel Hoge of Texas. The complaint alleges love theft intimidation and imprisonment linked to alleged coercion of Burns.
A French company contracted with Romanian firms to acquire 200,000 tons of machinery oil amid ongoing global disruptions. The deal, reported from Bucharest, signals German pressures and Danube navigation concerns affecting supply lines.
Philip Mathews, a WPA immigrant activist, tells WPA and immigrant workers at a Harrisburg conference that they owe no political obligation and may vote freely. He cites the 1948 Appropriation Act and urges reporting any coercion, stressing WPA is not aligned with any party and supervisors must not influence politics.
Harrisburg report on charges against David L. Lawrence and seven Democratic party figures. Prosecution alleges a system taxing salaries by 3 percent under 1200 and 5 percent above, with statewide reach but focus on Dauphin County at trial. Defense waives opening statement.
Weather breaks could trigger a strong sap flow as warm days arrive in maple districts including Carter Hill and Clymer. Early season sap runs show sugar content well above last year, with some producers predicting a profitable output and high quality syrup as tapping resumes in February or March.
Troops and police surrounded the presidential palace in La Paz after a plot to overthrow the government was uncovered. Dissident factions within the army allegedly planned a rebellion led by a former parliamentarian and cadets and were to act on a signal. Authorities said the threat appeared contained though security was tightened.
One young woman sustained non life threatening injuries and five others endured minor bruises and shock when two cars collided head on just west of the Greyhound station on Roosevelt Highway about 10 o clock last night. Miss Alice Boland 209 First Avenue treated at Corry Hospital for bruises and three cracked ribs. Tod L Cloaks 317 East 8th Street man driving one car also treated. Officers at the state highway sub station investigated the crash which occurred about 10 yards west of the Greyhound station. The Toland vehicle carried three occupants returning to the city. Crooks car heading toward Erie also had three people aboard.
Pittsburgh March 6 Cel W E R Cowell head of the Pittsburgh district noted work would begin about April 18 on the reservoir near Confluence Pa on the Youghiogheny river. Cutter works specifications for the reservoir costing about 4 500 000 were approved by army engineers in Washington last Friday.
Paris dispatch reports Allied artillery fire on the Western Front being directed and controlled from French airplanes. No definite indication if this signals a broader bombardment of the Siegfried Line or continuation of sporadic fire.
Syracuse March 20 The upper half of New York buried by the heaviest snow in decades with hundreds of families marooned. Roads blocked deaths and injuries rise as Syracuse Albany and Rochester cities of 840000 population snowbound. Horse drawn sleighs replace travel while police guard outskirts and radio stations warn against travel. Automobiles trapped and occupants seek shelter in farmhouses.
The United States is set to announce a new policy affecting sales of late model planes and munition. anticipated measures include restricting exports, forcing disclosure of plane specifications, and enabling Allies to obtain experimental aircraft while preserving American manufacturing gains. Officials say details will be outlined before a House committee hearing led by Secretary of War Woodring.
March 26 report states Stanley A. Gostom fkeh of Erie was killed after a freight train struck his car while he was en route to work as a bakery salesman. Conductor H. G. Pais terson of Conneaut reported the crossing incident. investigation followed at the scene.
Laney Reading reports that Fred Gennes 20 Mey Kabirayntky 27 and Miele Wie 18 received life sentences for a fatal shooting last year. Jury recommended life imprisonment with aggravating circumstances.
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