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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1939
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment references a city service and a religious greeting at a church in Wiltshire. Names, dates, and precise actions are unreadable, limiting concrete details about the event or participants. The readable bits indicate a municipal or parish observance linked to a church.
City Council abandoned the parallel parking proposal for North Center Street. They approved immediate painting of diagonal lanes in the business district and a vigorous enforcement campaign with an extra officer. NYA painting aid was discussed to speed compliance and fund stop signs at hazardous intersections.
Pittsburgh May 16 Three youths were sentenced to life terms in Western Penitentiary for the murder of Marlin Mink a Turtle Creek confectionery store proprietor during a holdup last November 21 The defendants Phevoritha James Dornett Hyde and Richard Groer 19 were found guilty of first degree murder by Judge Wy Waller Braham of New Castle after hearing testimony The youths were said to have shot Mink because he resisted the holdup
Harrisburg May 16 United Press reports the civil service extension to police in all political sub divisions except Philadelphia passed the house 163 to 84 and moves to the senate for concurrence. Sponsored by Rep. Paul M Bardes the measure cleared with no debate after an midnight session.
Rural routes at Corry were consolidated from six to five today. Route 2 merged with Routes 1 and 3 amid protests unheeded by Washington. Carriers Clyde Hall and Leon Movel take Route 2 percent each with about eighty five more boxes daily. Route 6 becomes Route 2. Postmaster James P. Sullivan urged cooperation during the changes and warned of some delays as clerks adjust.
Philadelphia May 16 A clash between the Homicide Squad and the District Attorney's Office disrupts the probe into a large murder for hire syndicate blamed for more than 100 deaths. Twenty two homicide detectives withdraw from DA Charles F Kelley. ten county detectives take over a separate line of inquiry. FBI aid is sought to resolve the impasse.
In Harlan and Bell counties, Kentucky, Brig. Gen. Ellerbe Carter ordered National Guardsmen to protect coal mines resuming operation on a non-union basis at Ken tuck Cardinal Coal Corp and Souther Mining Co in Insull. Seven of Harlan’s 42 mines were open today with six reopens yesterday. Governor Chandler will sign the order extending authority to Bell County. Philadelphia’s May 36 report notes John L. Lewis accusing Chandler of using state powers to retaliate against United Mine Workers.
Lieut Clarence Shoop of the California National Guard flying a modern craft with retractable gear saluted Corry on a business trip to the New York World's Fair. He dropped a note at Lawrence Airport then sped east to Valley Forge for the night. Corry residents watched the display as Shoop, employed by Wilshire Oil Co of Los Angeles, toured the region.
In Harrisburg on May 18 Richard P. Brown, a Philadelphia manufacturer, won Senate confirmation 47 to 0 to become Pennsylvania secretary of commerce after being nominated by Gov. Arthur Higames. Brown will begin duties under the theme Yen voy to Industry.
Gov Arthur H James endorses a package of 12 relief and public administration reforms, including revising relief programs, reducing civil service staff, workmen's compensation changes, and reorganizing pension and welfare agencies. House and Senate leaders are urged to advance the measures before the 1930 session ends, with aims to speedilio fiscal and social relief actions.
Washington May 16. Conservatives urge tax relief by abandoning the New Deal surplus tax on corporations. Pat Harrison and a committee presented plans to President Roosevelt who warned the program would penalize small business. Conservatives and the president clash over laxation of business deterrent taxes, with another conference suggested.
Pittsburgh bank held up by a three man bandit crew who rushed in with orders to the ceiling. They corralled 19 occupants and fled with loot estimated at 520,000 as investigators pursued a rapid, methodic escape.
In Rochester on May 11 the General Surplus Commodities Corporation started distributing feast stamps to relief clients. About 14,009 families will identify themselves at the old post office building to receive stamps usable for groceries. Orange stamps cover general foods excluding liquor and tobacco, blue stamps buy government designated surplus foods. The program runs a three month test, aiming to modernize welfare and cut dependence on dole and depot distributions.
Charlea Backman a Swedish pilot began a solo journey from Botwood Newfoundland to Laksund Sweden in a Lambert monoplane rated at 20 horsepower The aircraft is equipped for blind aging and carries extra fuel tanks What remains unclear is the flight plan and expected duration after he ferried from Bangor Maine to Botwood yesterday.
Stage Door at the senior high school drew a good crowd as students performed with professional poise. Miss Mary Roelofs and a fine cast delivered standout performances in a three-act production, portraying ambition, glamour, and tragedy across the school stage.
Levi C. Barnes of Corry a Pennsylvania Railroad brakeman suffered a severe facial and scalp laceration requiring 15 stitches after falling from a 4 Yax car on a train near Angola. He was taken to Brooks Memorial hospital in Dunkirk for treatment and discharged the same day. He returned to work the next day. Exonerated in death case in Rochester. Nick Boser cleared in the death of John Casey after a fight in an alley here May 16.
Local boards would govern liquor licensing with 60 proposed boards under a revised system. Bills cleared the senate with party lines, creating local boards while keeping state control limited, raising retail licenses, extending restrictions to taprooms, and boosting enforcement costs amid debates over politics and the governor’s prohibition pledge.
In Scranton Pa the Knights of Columbus wrap up their state convention. Resolutions include urging Congress to proclaim Good Friday a legal holiday while pledges support for church workers in wartime and opposed indecent literature. Supreme director Francis Hegazel urged America to safeguard democracy by aiding Europe. Bishop Hafey urged action against war indifference and warned against Christian mobilization with Russian Reds.
Director of Safety Richard H. Rosshacher says the Board of Health will back enforcement of the city milk ordinance. Councilman Rossbacher presses for dairy permits by June 1 and warns of possible arrests and prosecutions. The board plans cow testing by a licensed vet and barn inspections, with permits issued only after satisfactory reports. Cooperation from the council is sought to enforce the ordinance.
The liner Empress of Australia reached the mouth of the St. Lawrence River early today bringing the British royal party for a 10 day tour. A two day delay at sea caused a revised program allowing Daniel C. Roper to present credentials to the king Friday. Normally he would be received by the governors general but the king will preside at the royal dais in Ottawa that day.
Wage hour contract talks between United Mine Workers and Pennsylvania anthracite operators continued in New York on May 18 as a third one week extension kept the contract alive past April 30. The stalemate affects about 100000 workers throughout the anthracite mines.
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