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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1940
Page
1
A scrambled, lively recap of a chaotic performance featuring stunts, animals, and audience interaction. Descriptions stitch together sections about a grand arena, a hoop trap, and daring acts as spectators respond with shouts and reactions during the chaotic scene. The fragmentary text hints at a revue of tricks and near-miss moments amid a bustling crowd.
Council votes to appoint Donald D. Williams acting city engineer as work begins on the 1941 city budget. StateArmory mobilization and local infrastructure notes appear as officials outline tax and valuation plans amid a busy news cycle. Local and national items interweave with radio schedules and public notices.
Donald D. Williams, former Corry resident with eleven years in the state highway system, was appointed city engineer to succeed the late Nevin R. Dickson and expected to gain permanent appointment in 1941. He is a Cornell civil engineering graduate who previously aided City Engineer Dickson and has worked for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. City Council authorized Civil Service examinations for regular appointment in January, with tests for engineers assistants and clerical staff to bring all engineering office workers under civil service. Other applicants included Parley of Meadville Hill & Hill and Metle E. Patton of Grove City, with competing proposals for the post.
Dr. H. H. Kung, China's vice premier and finance minister, said Japan could have peace any time by withdrawing U.S. troops from China. Reports said Tokyo seeks talks with Chiang Kai-shek, but he would not engage in word only. US population figure cited shows 150,392,236, with a 150,363,326 count listed in a later update.
Berlin announces Hitler agreed to free French prisoners who are fathers of four or more children or elder brothers in failed to work families, plus release of 30,000 French prisoners held in Switzerland. Commanded by Georges Capini, the German offer marks the first tangible result of French German collaboration.
Washington report notes a 1941- era Congress finishing a 23.57 billion dollar peacetime and defense package. About two thirds of funds are in actual appropriations usable before July 1. Defense expenditures drive the total, with Navy development plans and emergency authorizations shaping the record.
Mayor Cornelius B. Scully to present to Pittsburgh City Council a plan for a $100,000 initial proposal to build a 140 mile chain of reservoirs and aqueducts to supply pure water, replacing the current “chemical soup.” The city would seek $300,000 for surveys, with funding via revenue bonds through an authority if approved. A Crick survey estimates 13,000 to 20,000 jobs over three years. fresh water would come from Crawford and Warren counties through about 49 dams and channels.
A legislative sub committee was convened at the capitol to refine a proposal for a merit rating system affecting Pennsylvania unemployment compensation taxes. Led by Senator Weldon Heyburn, the group will hold hearings and report findings to the state government commission, which is coordinating surveys for potential 1941 legislative consideration.
Police investigated a burglary at the North Center street gasoline station operated by Carl Reichard, entrance through a restroom window, cigaret machine ransacked, two cigarette packages and a radio reported stolen, with an attempted break-in at the nearby Mobil station. Chief Finnigan suspects a single party behind both incidents amid snow evidence.
Greece seeks U S aid amid Italy clash as Britain pledges support. The report notes Allied efforts and regional tensions in Europe with mentions of Berlusconi era diplomacy and Soviet influence concerns.
The Rev Alle Clay Lambert of Slaking Valley, a Lutheran pastor who refused to register for the draft and denounced conscription from the pulpit as the greatest crime against the republic, was charged with draft evasion. He is to post bond and face a hearing before a U S commissioner in Altoona, with a separate charge filed against Anthony Mingoy of North East Erie County for refusing to supply required information to the draft board.
Albert S. Goss former federal land bank commissioner warned at the 74th annual National Grange convention in Syracuse that about one million farms could come under national political control if current credit trends persist. He said absorption of the Farm Credit Administration by the Agriculture Department would mark a shift after his resignation last March over policy disputes.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports Presiding Judge Michael A Murmanito announced Allegheny county courts will observe Thanksgiving on November 21 as fixed by President Roosevelt. The notice sets the holiday schedule for county courts in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas.
Axsociated Press reports Chicago authorities arrested a man identified as a Nazi secret police agent. The suspect allegedly planned to seize or sabotage persons tied to a committee's investigation. Witnesses described a German agent with aliases and connections to foreign intelligence groups.
Dr. Wallet Rathbun will speak at the Corey Christmas Seal committee dinner meeting in Concord Community House Wednesday at 8 o'clock. About 50 people from Corey organizations will attend to support the 1940 Christmas Seal drive. J Kenneth Winter of the Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association will speak, and Miss Eva Keplin coordinates arrangements for the dinner and upcoming campaign after Thanksgiving.
Washington reports the Navy will accelerate building a 860 million chain of bases on sites acquired from Britain in the western hemisphere. Planned temporary base facilities for American submarines and guard lines toward the Panama Canal area are expected as authorities complete site loaning with Bermuda Jamaica Antigua St Lucia British Guiana Newfoundland. Trinidad remains the anchor with some arrangements incomplete. Issac Bachman dies of heart ailment while hunting in Bloomsburg Pennsylvania at 45.
Pittsburgh reports five Nye men died from acute alcoholism, coroner’s office says. Deputy Anthony Sayspo wali notes all were friends, some had just began drinking in October and likely fell ill from heavy consumption.
An Atlantic City report notes Murray is discussed as a potential successor to John Lewis as CIO convention debates policy on Communist influence and employment, while other leaders and ministers plan retirements and react to internal divisions. The piece references union leaders, policy questions on union affiliations, and shifts as veteran figures contemplate future leadership.
The Sanitary Water Board delays voting on a sewer consultant plan proposed by engineer Donald C. Williams. The council will review the map and discuss the project before any final vote, with Lake Lowengge noted in the draft plan.
Adjutant General Edward Martin notes delays in upgrading the Indian Town Gap reserve and training readiness. To offset the standup, National Guard units may assemble at various armories in northwestern Pennsylvania for early 1941 antislavery maneuvers. Kane, the 11th Infantry headquarters, could become a focal point if the gap is not ready.
A Vining Young attorney faced awkward moments when his younger brother printed and distributed business cards listing services such as Divorces and tagging for fees. A settlement was reached quickly, though terms were not disclosed.
In Scranton on November 10 a $10,000 reward sustained hopes of advancing the investigation into the Rebirth bombing. Nearly two weeks have passed since the attack, with William Rebhorn and his sister-in-law remaining unnamed in the family tragedy as authorities pursue leads amid the destruction near their residence.
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