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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1939
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text references a charity relief inquiry led by Commissioner O Loughtin and attorney Robert. It notes sworn reports and investigations involving many men, with scattered phrases about homes, setup, and a commissioner’s statements amid incomplete lines.
Corry witnesses inaugural air mail pickup by All American Aviation Inc two planes handle 3000 pieces including philatelic consignments. Eastbound flight late due to weather, daily service planned with pickups at Lawrence Airport. Postmaster Sullivan oversaw operations and Perry Nichols named pickup messenger. Philadelphia to Pittsburgh non stop mail service expands with stops and a new patent mail pickup device by Dr Lytle Adams.
Philadelphia May 1 Speaker Hillwood J Turner of Delaware County Republican urged adoption of a new relief program as the current system he warned leads to ruin He endorsed the Van Allsburg bill revising 1937 relief laws which the House passed though the Senate committee stalled Turner called it a step in the right direction, and the report noted a social guest Mary Stevens of Lander and Bethy Tivach of East Main Street.
Rev Gd Chrimes, pastor of the Christian and Missionary Alliance church in Corry for two years, announced his resignation during the 11 o'clock service. He will accept the pastorate at the Christian and Missionary Alliance church in Washington, Pa, and plans to leave within a few weeks with well wishes from Corry friends.
Louis Dungosky, 24, of Corry and a Coast Guard member, faces aggravated assault and battery charges after a Saturday Erie crash on State and 2nd Streets that injured Mrs. Fanna Filey. Other weekend injuries include 72-year-old Mrs. Riley and Francis Jullaro, 12, who died after bicycle collision with homeward rider.
Readers welcomed two new features today in the Journal namely Today's Common Error and The Daily Quiz. The quiz is expected to attract strong reader engagement with a growing following this year. Questions appear on the editorial page with a guide on the classified page. Turn to page 4 for more.
In Aliquippa Pennsylvania a quiet Sunday at a smokehouse gambling den was busted when three men rappelled down from a skylight onto a gaming table. Police arrested seventeen men in the ensuing sweep.
United Press reports lawmakers take a business appeasement tax plan to the White House for a showdown with President Roosevelt. The piece notes unbudgeted farm subsidies of 212 million and 338 million approved this year, Vandenberg’s push for an item veto, and debate over neutrality and wage-hour law amid calls for economy. Senator Pittman discusses delaying action to next session.
H G Smail of Brookville was re elected commander of District 4 VFW at a delegates meeting. He urged industry to highly value men aged 40 and over, noting 700000 of the 4500000 WWI veterans had died since the Armistice. Delegates from Bradford, Corry, Erie and many other cities attended the Old City VFW home session.
City calls for full cooperation in Corry as two day cleanup aims to collect all rubbish curbside by 7 a m on May 17 and asks residents to place waste in strong containers for easy truck removal. Merchants and alleys urged to clear debris. officials emphasize health and curb appeal benefits. Richard Rossbacher Director of Safety urges action citywide.
Soviet Russia dismissed Britain's proposals for European anti aggression aid. Moscow described the British plan as inadequate and stood firm on its own terms for a broader mutual aid agreement with Great Britain and France.
Philadelphia scene reports that Edgar Hoover will bring G-men to aid in the mass murder for insurance case investigation. Federal authorities will cooperate in cases spanning two or more states as District Attorney Charles F. Kelley confirms. The FBI will provide lab and other facilities if requested, and local detectives welcome federal help in handling the largest crime in American history.
May 15 reports show negotiations between Pennsylvania anthracite operators and United Mine Workers of America over a two year contract. Major W. W. Inglis of Gen Alden Gas Company, speaking for operators, declined to forecast a settlement this week.
Stage Door for the benefit of McCorny High School athletes is set for tonight and tomorrow at Senior High School. The show features new scholastic achievements and special lighting effects, with thirty two students listed in the cast and proceeds aiding the Athletic Association.
Lieut Clarence Shoop, former Corry lad, travels by air from Los Angeles to New York for the World's Fair. He visits his parents in Hust Frederick Street en route, flying in stages via Cleveland and Ohio, carrying invitation and promotional material for the Frisco exposition. He plans further stops in Philadelphia and New York before returning east.
Pittsburgh May 15 Western Pennsylvania coal miners returned to work today for the first time since April 1 to replenish stocks depleted by a long shutdown caused by operator delays and the union stalemate. The resumption followed a Saturday agreement between Appalachian soft coal operators and the United Mine Workers of America, securing a one shop clause. The march to full operation was expected to continue within a few days.
John Siggins of Warren was sworn in as the Democratic member of Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Governor James named him to sit with Denis J. Driscoll chair, Richard Beamish, and Thomas Buchanan. term to 1941. Siggins was confirmed May 10 after Senate delay amid party opposition following resignations and prior rejections. Harrisburg report notes veteran PUC figure P. Stephen Stalocker mentioned in vacancy context.
In Harlan Kentucky on May 15 guardsmen protected non union coal mines as about six of the county’s 42 soft coal mines began operations. Union pickets monitored the area while armed troops kept workers from encountering joining unions amid ongoing labor tension and a recently expired national mine workers contract.
Turin May 1 Premier Benito Mussolini told 50,000 Fiat workers peace is possible only if certain problems are solved before they reach the chronic stage. He praised the factory’s rapid build and noted delays in motor policy due to international sitation, linking Italy’s peace terms to France and domestic controls.
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