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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1940
Page
1
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Arthur Morrison, 19, of Pittsfield, found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in a crash that killed Marvin Rhoades, 18. His attorney planned to file a petition for a new trial while the court weighs a mercy recommendation from the jury. The collision on Main Street near Ghady Avenue last December led to Morrison’s conviction as the judge considers timing of sentencing.
Dairymen in Corry and surrounding districts will receive 1.64 dollars per hundred pounds for April milk, down 13 cents from March's 1.77. Officials cite seasonal declines in manufactured dairy products and increased April deliveries as the main factors. Total pooled milk receipts for April rose sharply from March, while production growth slowed in the past two months. Allied action around Narvik reported imminent by British sources as German defenses hold.
Guffey and Lawrence clash in a Pittsburgh peace conference over Pennsylvania party leadership as counties and national committee members await the state committee meeting in Harrisburg. Guffey favors Meredith Mayers with other names floated including James K Lay Edward J Coleman and John Breslin as possible chairs. If no agreement emerges a statewide momentum for re election may grow ahead of Tuesday’s Harrisburg gathering.
Harrisburg May 16. The State Department of Public Instruction reports about 36 000 fewer students in Pennsylvania public schools last year due to lower births and district reorganizations. The decline continues a trend seen in recent years as districts adjust to changing population.
Corry Hospital Association members will meet in the Library basement on Wednesday June 19 at 8 o clock to plan kitchen improvements after estimates and finances are arranged. The program follows new refrigeration equipment installed by the Ladies Auxiliary and will involve committee action and proxy voting.
May 16 Anne Morgit sister of J P Morgan telephoned the Paris headquarters of the American Volunteer Ambulance Corps reporting bombardment in the Ardennes woods along the French Belgian frontier. The message came from Villers Cotterets and notes Morgit’s prior World War experience and her role as president of the French relief effort. A road contract in Erie was also announced, awarding a $68 025 resurfacing project on Routes 212 and 219 in Hamlin Township McKean County.
Harrisburg May 16 Senate approves Gov James relief package amid urgent sessions. Lawmakers consider 73.269 million deficit financing and 60 million custodial transfers plus 4.419 million lapses. House to reconvene to finalize funding measures and relief topics.
Mrs Emma Page aged 78 well known resident of the city died from asphyxiation in a bathtub after a hot water heater incident and heart condition. She lived with Mrs Daisy E McCray at 921 South First Avenue. Deputy Coroner David son ruled accidental death and funeral arrangements were set for Bracken Keating Waruary.
Permanent Salvation Army Advisory Board committees announced by Chatman led by Budget and Finance Clyde Brown D A Hillstrom W Cox publicity G T Bergman Clarence Wallace Rev E L Wagner welfare and Social Service C S Bentley J B Dahlstrand D A Hillstrom Bequests and Endowment Walter I Soot W Pang born and Garl L Henton. Canvassing organisation and industrial solicitation set up ahead of a campaign starting May 19 continuing through May 28 with a budget of 2189.
Pittsburgh May 16 A Bridgeville youth Louis Ellins 24 was arrested after he allegedly stole the savings of Grace Brook widow She was taken to Allegheny General Hospital after attempting suicide by jumping into the Allegheny River. Also reported a man killed in Sharpsville Erie Railroad incident.
A federal court jury awarded $12,572 to John Lefing of New York for injuries from a February 14, 1939 automobile collision in Sharon Pennsylvania. The verdict was against Ross Trucking Co. operator W J Hoss and George Sale of Farrell Pennsylvania.
An inquest may be held next week into the death of Pearl Spinks a 4 year old housekeeper for Supervisor Fred Davis of Busti and formerly of Cutting found fatally wounded at the Davis farm home five weeks ago. Evidence has been examined and will be ready for the inquest. No official ruling yet on whether Spinks died by her own action or was murdered. The body was found with a bullet wound in her head in the Davis home stairway by Supervisor Days.
Relatives of former Gov. George H Earl e and his secretary son George IV express worry over safety as reports say Mary Earl and two younger children are en route home from overseas. In Philadelphia slum sickness concerns arise as the Time Joint national convention of three nursing groups continues amid warnings from Dr. Winslow of Yale about urban health issues.
Merger approved by both organizers will unite 526000 members of the Steel Workers Organising Committee with 000 Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers. The consolidation aims to seal unions in 12 to ?????????
President Roosevelt urged immediate action for a 1.182 billion plan to bolster U S defenses amid European war. He asked 898 million in immediate appropriation plus 246 million in contract authority, with total defense funding possibly exceeding 2 billion. He warned of ominous days as modern offensive forces rage in Europe.
Article reports that in Rome on May 18 Italian leaders widely reject a U.S. peace appeal to Premier Mussolini. Sources say Italy remains convinced no peace initiative could succeed and that Mussolini continues to resist any settlement.
Pittsburgh on May 10 1939 Melott public relations man urged newspapers to aid campaigns against political slings and called for industry cooperation to present news of industry to readers. He spoke before the Rotary Club urging wider cooperation and press support.
Paris dispatch notes a vast Meuse front clash as German forces thrust toward the western plains near Paris. Reported numbers range from 1.5 to 2 million engaged, with armored columns crossing the Meuse and operations aimed at Antwerp and the Belgian coast. Allied command plans a strong response to blunt the drive along Namur Dinant to Sedan Mezieres axis.
The German High command reported on May 16 that Nazi armies were hammering forward through southern Belgium as their advance continued. The dispatch credits Frederick Ochsner Emvlin and notes ongoing offensive operations.
Report from May 1945 by Ragth Meinzen describes severe casualties for the German war machine on the Fr Rican front. Allied forces push through Belgian and Dutch areas as German positions falter near the zero hour.
Fragmentary report notes Switzerland mobilizing up to 600000 men as rumors spread of a German push. London and Britain monitor tensions with warnings about Rhine actions and possible Allied responses.
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