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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1939
Page
1
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The event marks the opening of the world fair with President Roosevelt urging peace while Britain vows to defend Poland. Across the Atlantic tension shadows the ceremony as calls for calm echo through political circles. In domestic news, rural route consolidation threatens Route 2, angering patrons, publishers, and local officials who warn of delayed mail and reduced service. Protest letters and campaigning press for reversal flood postal officials and lawmakers as the May 18 implementation nears.
Prank wepspy, a well known resident of Columbus township, today became assistant maintenance superintendent of the state highway department in Warren county. The Columbus man, famed for eighteen years as Columbus township supervisor, was noted as one of the best versed in road construction in the area. He plans to reside at Warren, with his farm at Columbus operated by his son Howard Crosby.
United Press reports that about 250 teachers in Pennsylvania's anthracite region halted pay protests. Mount Carmel township workers returned to class, while Copetown teachers voted to resume work tomorrow. About 40,000 pacels? hoped for restoration. the strike ended after salary guarantees.
Washington May 1 President Roosevelt announced the nomination of former Secretary of Commerce Daniel C. Roper as United States minister to Canada. The envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary post is to fill the vacancy created when Norman Armour was reassigned to Chile.
Washington May 1 President William Green of the American Federation of Labor urged abolition of the current NLRB accusing it of dictatorship and CIO bias and calling for a new five member board with limited powers. He testified before the Senate Education and Labor Committee on AFL backed amendments to the NLRA criticizing board members for partisan rulings and favoring industrial unions over craft unions.
May 1 Philadelphia. Camilla Katehke, 27, who claimed New York ties, is held on charges of killing her 10 day old malformed son found wandering near mid city. Detectives say she drowned the infant in a station restroom after traveling by bus from New York. A police report quotes her telling detectives and railroad officers she had harmed the baby and awaited police arrival.
New York May 1 marks Norway Day Belgian Day and New Haven Day at the World of Tomorrow exposition. President Roosevelt opened the fair praising a star of peace while preparations for the public show faced chilly weather and nudity-tinged acts amid hopes for warmer days and grand welcomes for Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha of Norway.
Richard Dearing of Corry High's debate team won a gold medal as the outstanding local debater in the Inter-High School league at a Meadville banquet attended by 140 debaters from northwestern Pennsylvania. George Rowley of Greenville earned most effective speaker. other gold recipients included Catherine Hood and Harry Goodman of Meadville, Richard Crisswell of Franklin, Rita Moran of Titusville, and Leroy Aul of Greenville. The event highlighted a victorious affirmative team and a series of related debates and activities. Mrs Ellis Brown and son Richard left for an indefinite stay in Washington DC.
John Chese, 15, and William Y Blakeslee, 14, of Littl e Washington Pa, held by New York authorities at Dunkirk Ny after a crime spree across northwestern Pennsylvania and southwestern New York. A bullet wound to Chese. revolvers stolen in Oil City. car theft in Warren. pursuit by Constable Illis and Adler. suspects later captured at Dunkirk for further investigation.
Erie Railroad announces a new daily westward extension from Chicago to Jersey City effective June 3. The upgraded train includes sleepers lounge cars diners and coaches and will run as Nos 5 and 6 similar to the Lakes City Express. It departs Chicago at 9:00 p m and arrives Jersey City at 7 45 a m. westbound departs Jersey City 8:00 p m arriving Chicago 7:20 p m next day. Cities to benefit include Chicago Englewood Hammond Rochester Huntington Marion Galion Mansfield Ashland Akron and Kent.
Harrisburg May 1 Republican leaders push a brief, overtime schedule as Pennsylvania's slow-moving Assembly enters its fifth month with plans to adjourn by May 20. The clean-up phase opened with House and Senate majority caucuses before the 9 p.m. reconvening on a streamlined program for the session's remainder.
New York May 1 The joint anthracite Wageholt conference resumed negotiation for a new two year contract covering 109 000 mine workers Leaders of the United Mine Workers of America and the eight operators negotiating for the industry agreed Friday to extend the old contract until May 8, postponing expiration by five days to allow continued talks.
Parva Delphia May 1 Morris Bolber described as the directing head of Philadelphia's merchants of death syndicate surrendered to police. Bolber's arrest leaves Mrs Jose Carnia as a remaining ringleader with warrants still outstanding from last week. Authorities had predicted a major arrest to follow and believed Bolber to be the principal figure.
A two way probe begins into a Pennsylvania Freight wreck near Pittsburgh that killed five railroad workers from Columbus Ohio. Officials say a derailment switch failure likely caused the crash as two locomotives and 36 cars plowed into an open switch yard. One other railroader and two youths were injured. the train was traveling from Pitcairn to Columbus when the accident occurred early Sunday.
In Harrisburg on May 1, 1938, counsel for 12 prominent Democrats indicted by the Dauphin County grand jury asked Judge Howard W. Hughes to quash the indictments, arguing the evidence was obtained legally. Democratic officials led by State Chairman David L. Lawrence and others submitted motions, with former Judge H. C. Bechtel joining for Roy B. Brownmiller. The true bills, including 21 counts, stem from a probe into alleged campaign ties to state payrolls and contractor dealings as part of a broader corruption inquiry. A hearing was set to determine if the indictments should stand or be dismissed.
A local forecast notes warm temperatures returning after yesterday's varied conditions. A heavy hail storm caused window damage in the community, with scattered intervals of sun and cloud observed throughout the day. In Pittsburgh on May 1, a wage-agreement initiative for domestic workers gains attention as clubwomen and educators consider a policy proposal.
A sidewalk construction project paused last fall due to weather resumed with a WPA force in the Third Ward. City officials seek additional WPA funds to extend the program through mid June, hoping approval will align with the completion of unfinished work. Several property owners have already...
The WPA paving program enables sidewalks to be rebuilt or constructed at nominal cost. Council awaits approval for the Hare Creek straightening project, with work to widen and straighten the creek channel from the tower outlet to Scott's crossing road. Depleted municipal finances will suspend the street traveling program, shifting forces to the side-walk project and other WPA jobs.
United Press reports Europe’s great powers mark May Day with bold military displays while pursuing diplomatic talks. Britain and allies push negotiations with Turkey and Poland aims to deter aggression. Hitler’s Germany threatens aggressive moves in Poland and Danzig, raising fears of a broader war.
William B. Livengood Jr. becomes Pennsylvania internal affairs secretary, the last GOP appointment from the 1938 state ticket. He will lead the $10,000 a year post, succeeding Democrat Thomas A. Logue, with Arthur H. James and others moving into new roles as GOP control begins.
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