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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
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A fragment from a historic page notes an entity named Cherts atymer allied with a regional governance body. The text references ownership of a pan and a garbled term that may indicate a local official or entity. Content is uncertain but suggests a civic or organizational context.
A fragmentary notice indicates a town authority plans to convey a portion of town property and mentions a 50 ton retest action. Details are unclear due to damaged text but imply a municipal land transaction and testing requirement.
Ang the New elon contest for goal or bis tor widens as organizers seek broader participation. Details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR, but the event emphasizes local involvement and potential changes to the usual format.
Erie County faces a $175,000 hit as Gov James administration proposes tapping the gasoline tax fund to cover a state relief emergency. Commissioner Thomas W Flatley criticizes the plan while Mrs Helen Schurlaft and Dell Darling lobby Erie’s legislators to oppose tapping. The fund would be diverted to cover damage claims and other authorized uses, threatening county finances with a June and December payment schedule.
Great Britain’s war government faces a shake up as Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain contemplates a coalition, signaling drastic defense measures. Key ministers including Sir Samuel Hoare and Sir John Simon are discussed amid debates on leadership and policy while Britain braces for ongoing European conflict and Norwagian naval actions.
Harrisburg authorities report Alvin Hollinger Jr., 42, an aide in the city treasurer’s office, shot himself at his cottage in Manada Gap. He died from a heart wound as police sought four large clip books missing from the office and a fire at the scene added to the mystery.
Dr A Hilleiromy secretary and general manager of the Corry Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation reports his appointment by the American Arbitration Association to the American and Foreign Panel of Arbitrators of the United States. The panel operates under joint arrangement with the International Chamber of Commerce to settle business controversies by arbitration and has been carrying out a useful service.
Corry will move clocks ahead one hour on Monday May 13 to join daylight saving time. Mayor Frank E. Hepler reports no protests and notes many local plants and schools will operate on the new schedule through Labor Day September 2. Erie also to begin daylight time on Monday continuing through Labor Day.
More than 500 miners at the Vinton Colliery Company mines in Vintondale Pa return to work after nearly two months idle with $10,000 in back pay received and a plan to pay an additional $43,000 in back wages. Trusty Don A Martin, trustee of the company, announced the agreement as the men entered the pits at 6 20 a.m.
United Press reports rising opposition in Harrisburg as House Republicans delay the South Penn Super- Highway extension bill in the special session. Gov James previously saw the measure as among the least controversial in his relief financing program. Also noted is Hubert Sarle, son of former governor George H. Kate, reported in Philadelphia as Harvard University Junior class president.
Harrisburg May 9 Gov Arthur H James deficit financing program 73 369 000 set for final House action amid municipal complaints that the funding shifts will pause budgets. Democratic minority plans a final fight against 61 000 000 fund tapping 71 850 000 relief appropriation and departmental cuts to meet obligations including 1 000 000 for distressed schools and 240 000 for special session costs. Senate reconvenes Monday. House recesses through next Thursday if the program clears. Republican leadership remained firm in backing the intricate financing plan with a solid party line on roll calls and bill changes.
London report from Batterson mortuary cites Coroner Hervey Wyath finding Webb Miller United Press Europe manager an accidental death after a fall from a train at Clap ham Junction. Coroner called Miller normal and healthy with no warning signs. Berlin counters with claim Miller was murdered by British secret service.
Dr B J Hovde president of the Pennsylvania Association of Housing Authorities urged Pennsylvania congressmen to back a housing bill pending this week before the Senate Banking and Currency Committee It would authorize more loan authorizations and annual contributions for slum clearance and low rent housing In Pittsburgh a price war among gasolene and associated dealers threatened lower retail prices in Allegheny County
Consolidation of the small production units at Raymonds manufacturing will cost about 25000. Edward W. Petit says the reorganization aims to speed order completion and cut costs amid strong competition and service demands. Works are under way, but shifts require time. completion is projected mid July with plant alterations including expanding the japanning area and relocating the grinding room.
George Mikytiuk of 1225 West Pleasant Street was found slumped at his kitchen table, likely dead from a heart attack following long asthma. Deputy Coroner R. Lawrence Davie and Chief John Planigari reported, with neighbor Dominick Plociritia notifying authorities. Mikytiuk, an Aero Supply plant employee and Austro Hungarian immigrant, had applied for citizenship and leaves a daughter Dorothy Mysnyk and a sister in Niagara Falls. Body taken to Davison Funeral Home for burial preparations.
A Pennsylvan ia Federation gathering in Allentown brings hundreds of delegates from across the state to the Democratic women’s convention. Activities focus on party matters and regional participation as May events unfold.
Former head of the Associated Gas and Electric Co. system Hopson and three associates were indicted by a federal grand jury on mail fraud and conspiracy charges for allegedly defrauding investors of more than 20 million dollars. Named defendants include Charles A. Travis Garrett A. Brownback and Frederick S. Burroughs. Indictment lists 12 mail fraud counts and one conspiracy count with maximum penalties of 20 years imprisonment and a 28,000 dollar fine. They are scheduled for arraignment Tuesday.
Pittsburgh May 9 The question of whether a child can be kept security for payment of a bill arose in a Blair County custody case argued before the Superior Court. The appeal concerns John and Margaret Cuilinlings of Pittsburgh formerly of Altoona seeking custody of their daughter Jacqueline aged 7 from John and Margaret Nearhoot of Blair County.
Loy Shyder a 26 year old Rocky Cove garage proprietor was killed when his car struck a parked vehicle and crashed into a fire. Police report the collision occurred after his car hit John Butley 63 and then burst into flame in Franklin Washington May.
In Pittsburgh today, the four day strike by parking lot operators and unrelated workers largely collapsed, easing downtown parking tensions. About six garages near the core reportedly idled earlier, with 54 miners at Farian county mines remaining idle as the region absorbs the disruption.
President Roosevelt denies offering Premier Mussolini mediation or a peace plan. Officials cite a denial of a Rome dispatch that Mussolini rejected any such offer. The White House confirms no confirmation of diplomatic moves and maintains silence on war negotiations.
Harrisburg May 9 The Dolphin county court overruled exceptions and upheld Pennsylvania cigarette tax. The levy imposes one cent on each cigarette pack and was contested by Philadelphia interests arguing non uniform application due to price variance. The court rejected claims of unconstitutionality.
In West Newton Pennsylvania on May 9 a father wounded his son Leo Hobekadkl, 24, with a shotgun. The younger man was taken to McKeesport Hospital in serious condition after the incident, while the father was reported seriously wounded. Police reported the event as a domestic shooting after a broken argument over work.
The Bite County Democratic Organization's executive committee outlines upcoming moves to restore harmony. Temporary secretary Walter H. Scott, added this week, oversees a reorganization with eight vacancies filled and twelve committee appointments verified. The meeting aims to avert internal disputes as the November election nears.
In Bellefonte Pennsylvania authorities report a widening manhunt for a sex slavery killer tied to Centre County. State police deploy radio-equipped units to trace leads while the governor weighs federal help. A 24 year old factory worker Faye Qales was buried after a second murder in six weeks. County officials post 47500 dollars for the slayer’s capture as relatives attend funeral in Kennedy.
Harrisbund May 8 Thomas Kennedy international secretary treasurer of the Unlind Mine Workers of Allerien urged end to red tape by admin officials in relief acts. He called for streamlined rules and prompt funding to support the rightful entitlements.
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