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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1940
Page
1
A report details a violent incident at a city store where a man wielded a weapon, causing a near fatal injury. The sequence involves several suspects, a confrontation, and a police response. The article notes a June date and mentions local officials and a legislative session agenda.
The 1940 school tax levy of 20 mill will be adopted by the Board of Education at a special meeting Friday evening. The tentative budget of 310,602 was approved in late April and is on display at the Library building. Election of a new treasurer and possibly a new vice president may be taken up. Meanwhile Warren youth Lewis Ristau, 14, was critically wounded when a 924 caliber rifle discharged accidentally during a shooting with friend Robert Sedon, 15, causing paralysis below the waist.
East Stroudsburg Pa May Ae BP Pintzelcher president of the Lutheran ministerium of Pennsylvania denounced war as a conspiracy against God in a sermon opening the organization 13th convention. The ministerium the oldest Lutheran synod in the United States includes nearly 800 congregations and 31 00 members. Regular business sessions are to open tonight at Buck Hill Falls.
Union City youths Herman Manross age 1 and Edward Graves age 8 are hospitalized in Titusville with head injuries from an auto accident near Tidioute early Sunday. Manross may have a skull fracture and Graves suffered internal injuries. The car operator said he lost control when the machine turned. Two Winsville girls Lucille Perrette and Virginia Propheter escaped with minor injuries.
May 20 gathering across Pennsylvania for the annual convention of the Township Supervisors Association. Delegates from distant counties attend sessions at the state meeting.
United Press dispatch from El Centro California reports that a weekend earthquake cracked canals and damaged water infrastructure across Imperial Valley. Eight killed and millions in property damage followed as contaminated water and broken ditches spread. Officials warn only days of drinking water remain with several towns under strict limits. The Alamo Canal's loss threatens regional irrigation, risking desertification of the valley and affecting communities on both sides of the border.
Two Pittsburgh men, Lawrence L. Keller and Kerry Reynolds, died when their motorcycle crashed into the rear of a truck on a highway near Weirton, West Virginia. Both victims suffered fractured skulls.
An American life was claimed in Europe as Walter Inglot, a Polish native described as loyal to Boland, perished after facing German aggression. The report notes his final act, a rope and jump into the Monongahela near Dravosburg.
Washington May 20 Emergency national defense expansion likely to compel labor to retreat from gains won since 1933 under New Deal aid. Labor's role could become a campaign issue as pressure mounts against changes to wage, hour, and bargaining laws before the election. Legislation may suspend Walsh Healey and 40 hour week limits for defense contracts. possible emergency vacation cancellations.
Mr and Mrs Russell Dunihu o of West Wayne street opened Mar Dale Rabbitry last fall to develop pedigreed stock. They announce arrival of seven Beveren rabbits from Hiawatha Rabbary Minneapolis. The Beveren, from France after WWI, are prized for breeding. The Dunihuos plan a large expansion over coming months and invite public visits to inspect the new stock and facilities.
Major Winfield R. McKay of the U S Army will deliver the Memorial Day address and participate in exercises in Corry on Thursday morning May 30th. Olin W. Bracken heads the veterans groups arranging plans. Fire and wind damage from a Sunday storm battered the region with uprooted trees shattered barns and other property losses estimated around $2,000.
Chief John C. Planigan reported the first week of parking regulation enforcement in Derry with eighteen arrests. Fourteen offenders will pay or have paid $1 fines. four will pay $5 fines and costs for state violations.
In Jeannette Pennsylvania a anti parachutist movement formed last Wednesday. Pittsburgh today saw the spread of a similar group organized by the Port Pitt Rifle Club and sponsored by the Jeannette Sportsmen's Club. The groups echo European parachute invasion fears.
Harrisburg May 20 Pennsylvania laundry workers await June 1 when a new wage order setting a federal like hourly minimum becomes effective. Promulgated by the wage board, the order will benefit about 1500 female laundry workers who now earn less than the new rate.
Washington May 20 The State appropriations committee favorably approved and sent to the Senate a wartime record appropriation calling for expenditures of 1,020,041,004 to strengthen the country's defense in the air and on land. The Senate was expected to consider the bill soon. The measure would provide 17,710,368 cash immediately for purchase of 200 bombers 2,200 smaller planes and anti aircraft anti tank guns and ammunition. The bill contains 329,229,635 in contract authorizations.
On the eve of the 17th anniversary of his trans Atlantic flight, Charles A Lindbergh warns that the United States and its 21 republics lack adequate military strength and urges a practical defense plan for the Western Hemisphere. He criticizes recent administration policy as weakening strength and friendship for peace.
Police report theft at Theth between closing hours and this morning. Woodblocks used for shoe lasts, valued around 400, were taken from Theth plant. Investigators are reviewing security at Maple Products Company as they pursue suspects.
State Treasurer P. Clair Ross predicted a harmonious reorganization meeting of the Democratic state committee in Harrisburg on May 20. Leaders remain split over a state chairman and a national committeeman as U.S. Senator Guffey and G. Harold Wagner prepare a harmony conference to urge backing retiring chairman David J. Lawrence by the anti-Guffey faction.
Allied forces strike back to halt German drive toward Paris as Nazi columns push toward the English Channel. Germany claims San Quentin captured while Paris denies and reports focus on Meuse Somme and Oise fronts with tank and armored moves near Belgiun border. French and British counter pressure slows the German advance as troops deploy along the Somme and Sambre river lines.
Sweden rejected German demands for permission to ship materials across Sweden for Narvik relief. Negotiations continue as sources say Sweden will defend neutrality against any violation, with Sweden stating it would resist any attempt to breach neutrality from any direction.
Italy appears ready for conflict as fascist leaders aligned with Mussolini weigh war options. Reputedly, Benito Mussolini rejected President Roosevelt's peace appeal, signaling firmness in Rome and warning views on potential aggression.
London reports continued Allied bombing of western Germany early today striking oil depots and industrial targets. The oil reserves at Homburg were among the chief aims amid widespread fires and mounting damage to fuel supplies.
British and Belgian troops continue to withdraw from Belgium under Allied orders as German advances slow. Reports describe the French front as improving, with German forces widening a bulge between Sedan and Minbenge but not enough to change the overall situation. Strong names or precise locations are limited by the fragmented OCR text.
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