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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1939
Page
1
Holland and Belgium begin another push to settle the war. In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania voters head to polls for off year balloting with 856 votes counted by 1 P M and a light but steady turnout as party workers mobilize.
Rear Adm Viral Richard E Byrd s snow cruiser resumed its trip to Boston from Erie after repairs. The 55 foot long craft, weighing about 75 000 pounds, left Erie at 9 30 this morning aiming for Dunkirk before nightfall. It had been halted Saturday after striking a bridge and two men electric motors were installed to replace damaged parts.
Armistice Day events are outlined by the Lieut. Elmer G Cartier Post 269 and Lieut Arcite W Thompson Post 264 with restricted observances and planned dinners. District Commander Floyd Owens of Erie will speak. Rev H R Harris will deliver a sermon at the VFW Home. a large auxiliary turnout is expected. banks and state offices will suspend, while merchants vote against holiday observance due to Saturday business.
A federal grand jury indicted 38 electrical contractors in Pittsburgh on charges tied to inflated building costs. U S District Attorney George Marshall said the trio of union officials, including Michael P. Gortion, local business agent, will face jail on December 4.
A devastating fire in a two story frame house in Plainfield New Jersey killed three children Raymond 6 Dorothy 17 and Margaret 4 and left their father Edward Harris 50 injured. Their son Robert 15 leaped from a second story window and was hospitalized with severe burns. The fire started in the kitchen as firefighters battled three alarms. The Harris family had moved in about three weeks ago and the mother had died a year earlier.
United Press report from November 7 describes Al Hohler, 58, in a heated political argument where his middle finger on his right hand bit into his opponent’s mouth and came out with the tip missing. He told police last night the incident occurred during the confrontation and he declined further comment.
The Corry Evening Journal promotes its circulation campaign noting that people resist new ideas yet many locals show satisfaction with the drive. It argues bold individuals seize chances, while leaders are those who acted yesterday. Continued on Page Six.
Funeral services set for Wednesday for victims of a Sunday morning crash near Conneaut. Joseph Ahram, 23, and Robert Felix, 22, died when their car hit a truck driven by George Weed of Union City. Wood suffered minor injuries. Two female companions Betty Pattison, 48, and Grace Dean Berger, 17, remained in a coma. Rites for Whrrall will be at Divam St Nicholas Greek Catholic church Ashtabula. Felix titled as softball hurler will have services at Our Mother of Sorrows Church and burial in St Joseph's cemetery.
The Hague reports Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands and King Leopold of Belgium will use good offices to foster possible peace talks among Germany France and Britain. The move follows overnight talks by the sovereigns and a conference on diplomacy as neutral nations fret over a potential German push on the western front. Belgium protests German air incursions over Belgian territory. Planes sighted over Switzerland and Denmark trigger alarms in those states. Norway releases the freighter City of Flint to American crew and plans to intern prize crew near the Swedish frontier. Some fear Germany’s anger over City of Flint could prompt renewed pressure on its western neighbors. French commanders fear a Maginot-line withdrawal could unleash flank attacks through Holland and Belgium or Switzerland.
Nationwide voters weighed far reaching measures in off year ballots. Californias plan would issue weekly state warrants to unemployed seniors while New York voted on pari mutuel betting at tracks. Governors and local officials across states faced contests as votes rolled in on pensions and public finance.
Two injured in a Union City crash were brought to Corry Hospital. Harry Bemis, 91, and Mrs. Mailligan, 34, suffered multiple fractures and facial injuries. both were treated and listed with serious but stabilizing conditions. The accident involved Gerald Wastman, Russell Lord, Leon Barnes, and others. investigation ongoing.
A Greensburg potato chip and popcorn plant suffered a major fire that destroyed equipment valued at about $20,000, leaving about 40 workers unemployed. Owner Ray Crowell reported no figure for the building loss.
The Journal prepares to publish complete coverage of today's election returns. City results seen by mid to late evening with county figures possibly delayed. Readers invited to call 38-034 for the latest news as it is received and compiled.
Rome reports Vittorio Gayda editor close to Mussolini accuses Moscow of ambition and anti German unity with Berlin. He says the Communist International manifesto shows no direct Moscow Berlin accord and that Soviet policy seeks war to create a global communist order. He criticizes Moscow for pressuring Poland and degrading Balkan stability.
Trenton New Jersey voters gave Republicans confidence of a Senate majority for the coming year. If holdover seats shift as indicated, the GOP would control the upper house even if Democrats pick up several seats in other races.
The Roosevelt administration plans to seek war funds from Congress to strengthen the regular army and Navy. Officials expect a defense buildup totaling about 3.0 billion dollars, with a 1.3 billion naval expansion and broad personnel increases to near full wartime strength as part of a European war response.
In Davidson Pennsylvania Rose Matlis Cole, 24, reportedly despondent over separation from husband Raymond, 30, who worked as a miner in Republic, fired a fatal shot into her temple at home. police say he was employed in Republic and could visit only occasionally.
Federal agents probe Nazi propaganda connections with a noted Philadelphia veteran. Officials declined comment while postal inspectors and the Bureau of Investigation investigate a mailing list tied to alleged Nazi propaganda. The case centers on suspected sources and distribution in Philadelphia.
U S maritime commission officials said eight United States Line ships will delay registry transfer to Panama pending a full investigation into potential issues. They oppose moves seen as circumventing neutrality laws while arguing the transfer would protect profits and operational efficiency amid protests from American ship operators.
London reports Allied naval command confirms sighting of the German pocket battleship Deutschland near the Azov islands and Newfoundland, with a plan to closely track its movements as it threatens Allied shipments from the United States.
Reported air battle near Jutland with planes engaging over the west cover of Jubilant Two. Observers note several aircraft involved with ships and crews pursuing in heavy combat. two observers describe dives and wrecks amid the engagement.
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