Owner of Coupe Blamed for 4 Deaths in Union Crash
A coroner's jury in Union City found the driver of a coupe, owned by Raymond McGregor, responsible for a collision that killed four youths. The bus driver, George Box, was absolved of blame. Witnesses described the crash as the coupe swerved off the berm and struck the bus, igniting the car. The three youths and a girl died from injuries, with two others dying en route or at the hospital.
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Union City
Pees
Sian Oity
Walter Stroble
Olmily Goveney
Arthur Crowe
Union Gily
Miller
Stroup
McGregor
Bax
Former Erie District Road Chief Heard In Gravel Purchase Probe
Assistant Engineer Funk testified in a conspiracy blackmail trial that Griffith taught him to buy 67,400 tons of gravel for Erie county roads and questioned how payment and use would be handled. He said Griffith seemed to know the intended use and did not reveal who ordered the requisitions.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Erie Highways District
Stanton Punk
Hollidaysburg
Ehie
David B. Laurence
General State Authority
Butler
Chemneer
Fom
B. A. Griffith
Wilkipsbore
Funk
Griffith
Eelowie Cruset
Pittsburgh
Griffin
Interest revived in retrenchment plan amid budget debate
Washington reports President Roosevelt’s fiscal year economy plan sponsored by Secretary Morgenthau to trim 7.0 billion dollars from the federal budget. The plan was wrecked by a 1937 mood swing, leaving the administration unsure if the plan will be revived or replaced with new spending and lending legislation.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Secretary of Treasury
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Margenthian
White House
No Change in Steel Prices for First Quarter 1940
Pittsburgh reports Carnegie-Tiltonal Steel Corp will keep steel prices steady through the first quarter of 1940 with a minor rise in base price for rolled sheets and hot rolled strips. The action is expected to influence other major producers as well. Washington notes export restrictions on certain Canadian shipments may affect prices and trade.
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Oy Uuneueres Pittsburgh
Ted Carnegie-Tilinall Steel Corp
Camnegies
Nols
Uni Sates Steel Corp
Civic Orchestra Shows Marked Development in 1939-40
The Corry Civic Orchestra, a notable city ensemble, delivered a well received concert at Seilor High School auditorium Monday evening. Conducted by Curtis Chaffee of the Senior High faculty, the program featured two solos by Charles Lyons of Union City and openers from The Dollar Princess by Leo Fall. The performance was part of three winter offerings and drew an appreciative audience.
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Corry
Gerry High School
Civic Orchestra
Charles Lyons
Union City
Leo Fall
Probe into rusting license plates sparks state inquiry
A state highway department investigation seeks the cause of premature rust on thousands of 1929 license plates and possible corrosion of 1940 tags. Lab analysis of steel paint varnish and craftsmanship by prison labor are examined, with prison work ruled out as the source.
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State Highway Department
Department
Commonwealth
Welfare Department
Priso
Iotor Vehucies Bureau
Parliament Opens New War Session With King Speech
London reports a new session of Parliament opened today during the war. The king delivered the customary speech urging full national effort, and the ceremony lacked peacetime pageantry with robes regalia and gilt coach omitted.
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London
Rich Playboy Steals Show At Opera Opening
New York Met opened its season with the star, Richard Knight, a wealthy socialite, stealing the night by performing stunts during the Verdi Simon Boccanegra premiere. Knight danced on bars and rails, mocked guards, and posed for photographers while attendees and debutantes watched.
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United Press
New York
Metropolian Opera
Ceats, & Peck
Bakers
Vanderbilts
Vanderbilt
Richard Knight
Knight
Lawrence Tbbett
Elizabeth Rethberg
Verdi
Mary
Miss Steele
Pic
Fires Rage Through Harrisburg Districts Amid Citywide Blaze
Nov 98 reports say Harrisburg firefighters battled multiple blazes including the Capitol building and a state central board office. They fought fires at public buildings across Dauphin County, with Camp Curtin Junior High School and other sites affected as responders worked through the day.
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Harrisburg
Capitol
Dauphin County
Camp Curtin Junior High
Junior Class Play Tish to Be Staged Friday
The Junior Class at Corry High schedules the play Tish by Mary Roberts Rinehart for Friday evening at 6 15 in the senior high school auditorium. Kenneth O Boyardus of the senior faculty leads with Miss Doris Bergman assisting. Cast includes Helen Purdy Ellen Leighton Carl Taylor Charita Averet Greeley Len Pike Martha Elston Garie Hoskins Richard Dearing Lizzie Autuan Colby Aggie Jack Kinney Charlie Sands Gertrude Crowell Tish Garberry Dorothy Patterson Bethina Trent Victor Cragg Wi ey Ahtiews Olin Bracken Jr Denby Grimes Mary Jean Magney Dorrce Gaylord. Proceeds fund the Sluss treasury for prom activities.
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Mary Roberts Rinehart
Glass
Auditesium
Kenneth O. Boyardus
Wigit
Doris Bergman
Corry High
Helen Purdy
Ellen Leighton
Carl Taylor
Charita
Averet Greeley
Len Pike
Martha Elston
Garlie Hoskins
Richard Dearing
Luther Hoskins
Marilyn Phillips
Lizzie
Autuan Colby
Aggie Jack Kinney
Charlie Sands
Gertrude Crowell
Tish" Garberry
Dorothy Patterson
Bethina Trent
Victor Cragg
Wi Ey Ahtiews
Olin Bracken, Jr
Denby Grimes
Mary Jean Magney
Dorrce Gaylord
Pty
Sls
Honor Carnegie Observed By City And Students
Honor Carnegie memory marked by Pittsburgh city officials and students at Carnegie Institute of Technology celebrating Carnegie Day on the founder's birthday. The observance honored the philanthropist and his long impact on education and the university.
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Pittsburgh
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Intestec
Expect Cuts in Relief Bureau and Aid Rolls Decline
Budget cuts loom for the Public Assistance department as relief rolls steadily shrink. A statewide report shows medical assistance cost about 1 80,000 in the first year while the department plans budget drafting after December. In Pittsburgh, Allegheny County Treasurer William A Timer faces indictment for embellement and will stay in office through January 1.
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Pittsburgh
William A. Timer
Allegheny County
Treasuer
Livetm
Memorial Day Services by Corry Elks Sunday
The Corry Elks lodge plans annual Memorial Day observances with Exalted Ruler Arthur Scheppner presiding and a program including a march from Aida by the Corry Civic Orchestra and a Girls' trio. Members who died in the past year will be honored and a reception follows the services.
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Giatism
Bele County
Will J. Wilcoxs
James TE
Liddy Pores
L. Keister
G. Dusne Brocka
Geakim
Vossal Ue
Corey Vela Ag
Essex Watt Logan Las
Arthur Scheppner
Aida
Police Investigate Report Of Abducted Girls In Ward Three
A grandfather reported that his granddaughter and another nine year old girl were approached by a stranger in a car near Bend and Wright streets after leaving Jimisr High School. The driver allegedly invited them for a ride and the girls fled home. Police chief John Flanigan ordered an inquiry to identify the perpetrator.
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Patyolyan Ross Meni
John Flanigan
Nazis Claim Big Cruiser Sunk Near Scapa Flow
Nazi dispatches from Berlin claim the British heavy cruiser Manchester, of 10,000 tons, was sunk by a U boat off Scapa Flow. The report says the ship carried 540 men and was in the London class, with German claims noting a successful torpedo attack led by Lieutenant Commander Guenther Prien.
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United Press
Berlin
Uebh
Blaze Destroys Brighter Furniture Store in Reading
A fire early today at Brighter Furniture Company in Reading started in the basement and swept through the three story building, causing about 100000 in damage. Firefighters fought to prevent spread while traffic in the city center backed up. An adjacent empty bank building also sustained fire damage.
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Wey
Chrestene
Aremen
All Stari Delill
Dames
Campaign Entry Leads With Journal Notes From Clue Spatansbourg
A local newspaper entry describes shifts in campaign standings as busy entries from CLUE and Miss Mabel Schreckengost highlight a race in Spatansbourg. Beaverdam candidate Lu Barnhart appears poised to finish ahead, with early support noted and a steady stream of local names listed among supporters and addresses.
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Mabel Schreckengost
Spatansbourg
Allen
Gort
Gol West Pleasant
Leona
Smith
North Clymer
Stroup
East Main Street
Charley Wood
Concord Street
Prank Bayle
Corry
Marc Robbins
Concord Strert
W. F. Miller
West Prederick Street
M. Haskell
Duane Street
Bibert E. Wood
Corry B.D
Ghester
Kibbey
Nellie Black
Fairview Street
Eee
BTR
Gilbert J. Toil
Clymer
N.Y
David B
Sey Shel
Saeansonanaeareantns
Robert McGraw
West Irving Street
Soviet Finns' War Demands Spark Frontline Tensions
Soviet Russia ordered the Red Army to annihilate Finns firing across the frontier amid war threats in Karelia. Moscow demanded Finnish troop withdrawals while Finland pledges to resist. Allied actions and naval developments in the Atlantic and Arctic regions are noted amid broader war tensions.
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Tor Abe Mores
Soviet
Russia
Red Army
Lesinura
Victim of Shooting Affray May Live
Philadelphia dispatch reports 67 year old Nieckoski slightly improved at Northeastern Hospital after a shooting at a home on a quiet street. The assailant, amid a dispute, fired a pistol at him and fled, leaving two daughters and a contractor injured in the confusion. The investigation continues with police questioning neighbors and seeking a motive.
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Sap Ln
Tam
Niecknekal Ville
Stanley Kkrygter
Ielper
Bis
Wiley Wewenliy
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