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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1939

Page

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Quiet state election campaign ahead in Pennsylvania

United Press reports the statewide campaign will be low key with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh showing stronger voter interest. Experts expect a GOP edge in state-wide races due to registration trends patronage and traditional Republican strength, while Philadelphia eyes a close mayoral contest.

United Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania Philadelphia Pittsburgh GOP Dee Jeuders Stele James F. Torrante

Snow cruiser Byrd’s shipwide Erie stop due to breakdown

Rear Admiral Richard Byrd’s mammoth snow cruiser halted near Painesville, 50 miles from Erie, and will not reach Erie until late afternoon. It will head to the General Electric plant for two new motors to fix steering, with departure expected no sooner than Monday.

Erie United Press Painesville Richard B. Byrd General Electric

Armistice Day Speaker Named for VFW Event

Rev H R Harris of United Brethren in Christ will deliver the Armistice Day address at the Archie W Thompson Post 284 VFW observance. Veterans plan tribute to fallen comrades and publicizing wartime toll. The program at the Post Home on Armistice Day ends with a luncheon served by the Ladies Auxiliary.

Veterans of Foreign Wars H Ray Harris United Brethren In Christ Churity Tment Archie W. ‘Thompson Post VF. W le Joules

Babson Fine notes November stock trends in Paris

Babson Fine reports Paris stock activity showing all time high November levels except 1938, noting prices are cheaper than last November. He argues stock prices reflect sentiment and that current conditions defy expectations despite favorable indicators.

Babson Paris Mass

November ed fears taxes and prices in election year

They warn Washington may clip profits through taxes but Congress won’t raise taxes in an election year. Businessmen should monitor commodity prices while big party conventions have just taken place.

Washington Congress

Unclear Text Reflects War Economy Pressures

Fragmentary lines describe price and wage pressures under wartime conditions. Mentions costs of living, raw materials, manufactured goods, and markets. Phrases about education and prosperity appear but are obscured. No coherent events or named entities emerge.

Fragmented note on appendicitis and public health view

The readable text discusses appendicitis core ideas, referencing the appendix removal as a medical outcome. It also mentions public health attitudes toward treatment and unemployment in a historical context, with unclear phrases and errors throughout. The tone suggests a reflective opinion on medical practice and societal beliefs.

Prices Rise Amid Labor Shifts and War-Era Echoes

A fragmented report warns of mounting costs as wage and hour standards from the Balt Labor Standards Act echo into current industrial policy. Analysts note few years ago’s controls on wages guide expectations for higher prices and potential labor market strain as production stabilizes post conflict.

Canada

Be Curbed in grimice waters and wage rise impact

Fragmented OCR sentence suggests wages rising from 25 cents to more per hour and a shorter 44 hour week, causing concern over job losses. Mentions business and farmers facing costs and a continuing war impact.

City rally stirs voters as election nears

Late rallies by Republicans and Democrats aim to spark new voter interest ahead of Tuesday's municipal election. A Grand Theatre rally drawn about two hundred attendees featured Deputy Attorney General William Rial attacking the Earle administration in Harrisburg and praising Governor James's policy of putting industry back to work to reduce relief costs. City Chairman Walter S. Peake presided as local candidates spoke briefly, with music from Paul Packo.

Repubiican Earle Harrisburg James William §. Rial Greensburg Roosevelt Rial Aceasion Dames Walter S. Peake Paul Packo Union City

Council Defers Meeting Over Parking Meter Debate

The municipal council postponed its meeting from Monday to Wednesday to discuss a proposed ordinance for parking meters in the business district. A six month trial is proposed with data on downtown congestion to be gathered. the complete budget report and three year assessment are also on the agenda. Local officials, including Mayor Frank Hepler, indicated no firm decisions yet, though strong support exists for meters to test impact and expense.

Gliy Cennel Aisin Armouicembul Municipel Commission Frank Hepler Municipal Commission

U S Citizen Josef Sadowski Executed by German Army

Mrs Stefania Sadowski 50 claims the death of her husband Josef 56 an American citizen was an execution by German military authorities at Warsaw. The State Department was notified by George J Haering the American consul at Warsaw that he was found guilty by court martial of concealing a quantity of arms and ammunitions defying German regulations and executed October 20.

Chicago Stefania Sadowski Josef Warsaw Germany U. S Thomas George J. Haering State Department Washington Sadowski

Roosevelt Signs New Neutrality Act Sealing Belligerent Trade

United Press reports President Roosevelt signed the new neutrality act opening American markets to belligerent cash and party buyers. It imposes arms embargo and travel bans on Americans aboard belligerent ships, defines combat zones, and restricts flag vessels from carrying munitions. Quick spending was forecast to reach 500 million dollars before midnight as proclamations outline provisions. The special session adjourned amid anti press sentiment with Roosevelt hinting at possible Thanksgiving parity in two days.

United Press Washington Roosevelt Congress

Repatriation Issues Plague 4000 American Returns

Complicated positions of 4000 Americans from Great Britain and Northern Ireland hinder repatriation under the new neutrality act. American ships from British ports face restrictions, delaying removal and creating regulatory obstacles.

London Great Britain Northern Ireland

Submarine Torpedoed French Freighter Baoule

Paris reports the Agence Radio News Agency says a submarine torpedoed the French freighter Baoule of 5874 tons in the Atlantic. Two crewmen were killed, 11 missing, the captain and 33 crew members were picked up by a French patrol ship and arrived at a French port.

Paris Agente Radio Atlantic Ocean

Red Cross canvass leaders listed for Armistice Day drive

Red Cross plans annual canvass with yard chairmen named for business and residential districts. Ward leaders include J B Dahlstrand Orrin M Hillbure Olin W Black and R Lawrence Davison in business, and Mrs Mildred Dawson Mrs Gilbert Boyd Mrs W H Houghton and Mrs Oliv W Bracken in residential areas. Full worker list and campaign plans to be announced next week. Armistice Day observers include a gala event and recreation center gathering.

G. Renesy Ehathra Red Cross Hall Gall Today J. B. Dahlstrand Orrin M. Hillbure Olin W. Black R. Lawrence Davison Mildred Dawson Gilbert Boyd W. H. Houghton Oliv W. Bracken Pirst aVenile Aduiohean

Prize Contest Sparks Big Local Campaign In Corry

The Evening Journal announces a large prize campaign with up to 2000 in prizes and cash commissions for Corry residents. Early entrants are urged to subscribe to gain triple votes, with a full participant list to be published after nominations.

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U.S. Deters Japanese Actions in Talks With Nomura

Ambassador Grew pressed Admiral Nomura in Tokyo on ending anti American activities in China and to show intent for better U.S.-Japan ties. The exchange followed his luncheon remarks of October 19 and warned that if the situation does not improve relations will deteriorate.

United Press Tokyo Joseph Clark Grew Krisahmiro Nomura United States Japan China Grew Nomura

Extradition Sought Over Perjury Charges in Cali War Critics Case

Phivavsurnia authorities disclosed that Adams Darcy of Pennsylvania, a Communist party secretary, faces 67 000 hall extradition to California on perjury charges. West Coast authorities reportedly use trumped up charges to mute his opposition to an imperialistic war.

Phivavsurnia Ouandi Adams Darcy Pennsylvania Free Tnt Caliifornia

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