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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1940
Page
6
Reported storm and cold wave affect Ohio and Midwest towns. Police seek missing resident Miss Othel Jey Deal and a trio linked to a local crime. Ohio eyes fireworks ban similar to Pennsylvania as accidents rise. Also notes rotary meeting, charity ball prep, and hospital board plans amid windy conditions across Corry area.
An evening directive reports a 15 cent rise in the price of three grades of Pennsylvania crude oil. The move, by the To4ed Seep Purchasing Agency, follows earlier adjustments and returns region crude to levels seen in mid summer after a series of reductions.
A two day strike at Drink-Mor Beverage company 180 German Street ended at 11:00 p.m. Sunday after a conference between company and union official Charles Bates president and business manager of the truck drivers union. The company agreed to a closed shop and a one year working agreement. Employees walked out Friday after control negotiations stalled. The union is affiliated with the American Federation of Labor.
A mass poisoning at Pittsburgh kills twelve and sickens many as breakfast foods including coffee and cake cause stomach cramps and deaths. deputies report bodies found amid widespread agony while minimal tainted items were bacon and coffee. The U.S. government reports forest products sales exceeding 4.879 million dollars in 158 nations.
Brin November 12 report shows Evie County’s 1949 budget to be drafted for December 5 with a seven mill tax cap. Controller Harvey M Willis states the budget will focus on essential items only, eliminating extras. The county commissioners support reducing the cost by trimming nonessential expenditures and maintaining labor and operation costs.
Plans for the 1940 Red Cross Roll Call are set for this evening at the YMCA Merling location on First avenue EC Renewal has again accepted the Roll Call chairmanship and asks all men to attend. Mayor Frank E. Hepler will attend along with chapter board members. The campaign formally opens on Wednesday with men canvassing the business district and women conducting door to door work.
Three men were killed when a blast ripped through the Burton Powhar Works of the American Cyanamid in Relburg near New Castle Pennsylvania. Officials stated the explosion blew apart a small building, with the plant producing commercial materials. A company spokesman declined to comment.
Three men died at 9 a m when an explosion at Trojan Powder Company plant six miles northwest of Allentown wrecked a small building used in corns and blasting work. The blast, officially called accidental, occurred while workers were inside. An independent contractor had recently secured a national contract worth 814 400 for explosives.
London reports stormy weather restricts air operations on both sides. German raid force was turned back from Ly don, while British bombers were grounded over German territory. Berlin says German bombers hit London, Birmingham, and midland targets, with gas tanks set afire.
Clerks in Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware voted on a compromise contract. reopening of about 1500 stores in three states follows a major retail strike. The deal cost chains roughly 500000 in pay net and was announced by Donald Marquis with 2211 in favor and 1565 against. A stray note mentions the Jur t bank chair by Duncan Phyfe.
A large smoke filled fire at 7 East Wil street in Erie caused thousands of dollars in property damage to stores and offices before the blaze was controlled by 10:30 am. Fire officials estimate losses to the Rossiter Kensler office at 3500 to the building and 400 to the contents. The cause is undetermined, and smoke forced residents from two buildings while six people were noted in the Rossiter basement area. Mae Rossiter smelled smoke and alerted others, prompting an emergency call.
Nazi troops assist in rescue and relief in Bucharest after a devastating earthquake. German forces work amid razed homes and factories while oil refineries suffer damage but remain capable of shipments. Observers note crop disruption and a push to mobilize peasants for reconstruction. The aid is welcomed by some Romanians opposed to German control.
The board, continuing from page one, warned that the budget may be inadequate for term costs. The superintendent noted more students leaving for local industry jobs and that shop practice resumed through local cooperation. Vocational instruction is expected to yield 831,619.16 from the state next year. Topics included a 8140 valve grinding machine for the shop and bleacher purchase contracts approved by district solicitor WHH Scott. Insurance arrangements were made for the bleachers and the meeting adjourned after bid approvals.
A rough, fragmented recap notes a close football contest with a disputed pass and a late scoring chance. It references referees, a defensive stand, and mentions Navy, Ohio State, and Canton in a crowded, error-filled summary reflecting a busy sports section.
Produce demand is moderate with apples and potatoes quoting steady and mixed grain prices. Buffalo stock market shows hogs steady to dull, cattle and calves mixed with steers steady and cows weaker, while New York stocks trend lower with multiple majors down fractionally at noon.
Harry A. Millis a conciliator on labor relations for General Motors in Detroit is slated to succeed Warren Madden as chair of the National Labor Relations Board according to reports from Washington.
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