Unclear OCR Report on Fire Scene Injuries
Fragmentary text describes a fire incident with a person named Whitford and injuries to three people. It mentions a doctor and recovering status but lacks coherent details such as date, location, or outcome.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1940
Page
1
Fragmentary text describes a fire incident with a person named Whitford and injuries to three people. It mentions a doctor and recovering status but lacks coherent details such as date, location, or outcome.
A partial, unclear item mentions real numbers and a young vehicle. Context and specifics are missing, leaving the exact event, people, or places undetermined.
Babylonian researcher Roger W. Babson discusses rising unemployment and the strain of federal relief, arguing millions of married women hold jobs due to economic need. He warns lawmakers may push limits on working wives as the nation faces high government spending and a jobless rate.
Governor Arthur H James will pass Corry Monday enroute from Erie to Warren during a speaking tour. A Warren delegation plans to greet him briefly, with a luncheon in Erie at Hotel Lawrence and a dinner in Warren that evening. The visit includes meetings with party leaders and a possible stop at Carry.
Philadelphia March 30 The continuation of emergency levies is virtually inevitable says State Treasurer F Clatt Ross He notes payroll taxes sales taxes or both will likely stay to provide about 77.5 million annually and warns eroding this income would jeopardize Pennsylvania’s government and obligations to the people
One youth died and two others were seriously injured when a loaded coal truck collided with a coupe on Buc Horn road last night. Judson Resse, 20, of Ebensburg, was killed instantly. Kennit Jones, 19, also of Ebensburg, and Joe Lacey, 25, of Altoona, were treated at Altoona Hospital.
Telegraphing from Saed on the Danish German border reports steady cannonading from the southwest toward Sylt and Helgoland. Residents say firing ranged from noon to about 1 pm, sounding like warships rather than anti aircraft batteries. Some observers note ships offshore and distinguishable naval fire. Additionally, two German planes and possibly a third were shot down by the Royal Air Force on the western front, with a Dornier possibly downed and a Dornier-17 last seen diving into cloud.
Suspect held in campus murder denies slaying. United Press dispatch from Washington reports official denials and congressional resentment over German charges that the United States helped provoke the European war. The piece notes discussions of a new ambassador and cooler German-American relations amid embassy disputes and allied assessments.
Fourteen pupils were bitten as two dogs ran loose in Munhall and Pittsburgh. Ten children at Nineteenth Street School, Munhall, were attacked and the dog was captured and turned over to the Animal Rescue League. Four boys in a gym class at Ardice High School were bitten by a stray poodle. All victims were treated by a doctor and sent home.
Sir John Gilmour, 64, minister of shipping, died at his London home this morning, the ministry announced. He had held the post since October of last year when the shipping ministry was created to coordinate merchant fleet efforts in the economic war against Germany. The death comes as a shock to officials and the public.
Washington March 30 over 4 000 county properties go to auction April 22 to recover 1 000 000 in delinquent taxes for 1921 11994 19 1 506 properties have previously sold in 1031 and the county treasurer Jokn 1b posts the plan in what officials call a wholesale tax sale effort.
Lawrence Airport to undergo major upgrades this year with graded widened runways a longer field and an added training ship. Dick Green retained as pilot and operator. many new students licensed last year under his direction. Hangar telephone installed to aid flying activity and air mail pickup. Spring street access to airport to be improved with widening gravelling and ditching. If plans succeed the season could be one of the busiest years for the local airport.
Philadelphia March 30 federal Judge Guy Bard upheld workers rights to sue employers for wages under the wage hour law and to inspect company books to determine amounts owed. Eight ILGWU members sued Operstar of Ohio in a factory dispute over pay.
Surrendering to officers, Mic Cor mac age nine, and John Prank age 45, admitted beating a neighbor to death with an axe in STWAVENVILLE. Police report he acted after a dispute, case now under investigation by local authorities.
Relief workers comb ravaged parts of southern Louisiana after a deadly storm. Pierre Part, a French speaking fishing settlement on the Verret base, reports four known dead with two more fatalities elsewhere in the southeastern region.
Harrisburg March 30 J R Sepentaver a Harrisburg ten year state employee testified in the macing trial of Democratic State Chairman David L Hearne and two aides at Dauphin County Democratic headquarters He said threats of dismissal from a 2100 a year job were made if he refused to contribute five percent to the Democratic organization The witness described a noon meeting with 50 or 60 state employees in August 1937 called by Dauphin county leaders for payroll assessment purposes
United Free reports Philadelphia on March 1 that Charles Hersch eastern campaign manager for Walter A. Jones seeks the Democratic senatorial nomination. Hersch labels the 14 New Deal water projects as a confession of weakness and says Jones should quit to aid Sen. Joseph F. Guffey, whose renomination campaign is led by Taither Hart.
The Senate rejected the ratification plan tied to trade agreements amid party clashes. Senator Edwin Johnson and others argued over the Pittman and O Mahoney amendments as the House was expected to act on a three year extension plan without amendment. Harrison defended the broader aim while hedge bets on a House passage. In a separate case, Joseph Bary, 43, hanged himself in his jail cell after a disorderly conduct arrest in Pittsburgh.
Haguyard and red-eyed Na gle P. Young, 35, oil salesman, questioned after hours leading to the arrest of a suspect in the rape and murder of Rachel Taylor, 17, near Pennsylvania State College. He was held at the county jail and taken to Rockview for further questioning, with investigators examining clothing for possible blood traces.
Flood warnings rise as heavy rains melt snow in Stoney Creek region near Johnstown Pennsylvania. River levels surge, endangering nearby towns while authorities monitor temps and forecast further thaw. Local crews work to clear blockages and preventbridge damage amid continued precipitation.
In Milwaukee on March 20 Thomas E Dewey accused the New Deal of dampening public spirit as Republicans seek support in Wisconsin. A Manhattan attorney touring the state urged voters to back him in the upcoming primary and outlined plans to return home Monday after efforts to rally support in the region.
A 13 week training course for tour leaders is planned to open next Wednesday evening, April 3, at the American Legion Home on Nobitz Center. District Council No. W, Boy Scouts, announces the program for adults interested in Scout leadership. The course will be held at Kinworth Hall with speakers and instructors including Royal Messenger and Dr R B. Mosler. Thirty two participants have already committed. Continued on Page Three.
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