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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1939

Page

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Clark attacks Johnson over war policy in tight Senate vote

In a Warren diary edition Clark accuses War Secretary Johnson of an idiotic bid to rile public for a war push. He cites the Poland lesson as defense evidence and urges rejecting changes to the neutrality law. Senate split shows doubts and firm support for administration position.

Ronald G. van Tint Washington Bennett C. Glark Louis Johnson Senate Johnson Poland Clack Lsted Cana Mexico al Uy Germany Russia Clark Johnso War Resources Board Morgan DuPont United States Britain Vic Donsney D. O Nepeal Mur Chin Carney

Ohio plan promises $50 a month for unemployed residents

Finland takes a firm stand as Herbert Bigelow, Cincinnati minister politician, backs a $50 a month plan for Ohio. An initiative petition reportedly gathers over 280000 signatures to place the proposal on the November 7 ballot. The plan would give a $50 monthly income to single persons past 80 who are unemployed and add $3 monthly for each married member in a household.

Herbert Bigelow Cincinnati Mhore Bigetaw

Col Sherwood to Lead Pennsylvania National Guard Inspections

Col William J. Sherwood named to conduct annual federal inspections of the Pennsylvania National Guard for 1930 40 before January 1. He will inspect Company A of Carry and other units between October 15 and 204, under a new exact timetable.

Pennsvalle National Guard United Brasis Air Department Ingpeetim United Press Gel Willian J. Sherwood Assant Third Corps Balsimote Nits Une Stiste Navonal Guard William H. Zlerdt Military Affairs Department Sherwood Carry Pennsylvania National Guard Scully Spock Zierdt

Weather turns cooler after warm spell in Erie region

A surge of warm weather gave way to rain and a drop in temperatures across Western Pennsylvania. Erie reported high readings near eighty degrees Tuesday before a cooling trend and unsettled skies spread through the area.

Pennsylvania Erie Tingburgh Mercury

Heavy damage as mine settles in Scranton area

A mine in Scranton, Pennsylvania, buckled chimneys and toppled pillars as the Green Ridge coal diggings settled. The event damaged 20 homes and severed water and gas mains. Trolley service across the district halted and traffic restricted while officials planned a rigid investigation.

United Pres Scranton Payngienia Green Ridge

Held for Court in Auto Yard Thefts

Tyan Klomp, 25, of 12 Essex Street, held for Erie county grand jury on charges of breaking entering larceny and receiving stolen goods connected to thefts at Shever Auto Sales on West Smith Street. Bail set at 1000 dollars after arraignment. searches yielded parts tied to the two year spree.

Shever West Smith Street Tyan Klomp Essex Street Erle County Kemp Smith and Marlon Streets Hesex Street Shever Yard Kromp Halding Ion Erie

James not in favor of Reno action in slaying case

Governor Arthur H. James said he has not asked Attorney General Claude T. Reno to supersede Carbon County DA Albert H. Helmbach over the fall of State Motor Police Corporal Benjamin Franklin who is accused in the toy-gon killing of 14-year-old Dean Stevens on June 5. James said Reno is cooperating with the district attorney and urged no supersession without very persuasive reasons.

United Press Harrisburg Arthur H. James Claude T. Reno Carbon County Albert H. Helmbach Benjamin Franklin Dean Stevens Tames Reno

Theft of revolver at East Main Street drinkery

Police investigate the theft of a 32 caliber revolver from Joe Amoroso at a East Main Street drinkery. The gun was taken last night or yesterday, with authorities noting a strong lead on the suspected thief and an arrest expected soon.

Joe Amoroso Place Press East Main Street

Threaten Strike at Chrysler Plant

DETROIT Oct. 1 The United Automobile Workers union threatened a strike against Chrysler Corp with about 59 000 employees in 13 plants. A meeting between company and union officials was set for the afternoon to settle the dispute that had already idled 22 000 workers and left 11 000 more out of work yesterday as shifts prepared to report for duty.

Detroit United Automobile Workers Union CTO Chrysler Corporation Wag

Police Check On Canvass Racketeering Activity

Police investigate a suspected canvass racket linked to a Passion Play fundraiser by a PTA council. Businessmen reported a drive by a stranger weeks earlier collecting contributions. Chief Flanigan sought more details as authorities weighed whether the canvass tied to Golgotha film sponsorship or another scheme.

P. T. A. Council Urey Flanigan Golgotha PT. A

Hoover Sets Stand on Neutrality Act Policy

Former President Herbert Hoover proposed using the Neutrality Act to allow limited sale of defense and civilian protection gear to all nations. He called for selling observation planes anti-aircraft guns and ammunition for civilian defense while opposing broader embargoes and possible war risks.

New York Herbert Hoover United States

State considers job drive campaign to cut relief burden

A Pennsylvania meeting involving Governor Arthur Heemies and the joint state government commission relief subcommittee debated a proposed state subsidised drive to place job seekers with employers. The plan, funded from Public Assistance, aims to reduce relief costs by matching individuals with work. Some administration members favor the proposal while feasibility and alternatives are under review with a return for a decision.

Pennsylvania Guv Arthur Heemies Joint State Government Commission Relief Subcommittee Dames Witt House Elwood J. Turmer State Government Commission Department of Public Assistance James

AFL endorses neutrality and opposes early mediation offers

The American Federation of Labor urged U S neutrality in the European war and warned against premature mediation. The convention backed a report noting readiness to resist replication of parliamentary government expansion in Europe while opposing US participation. Former Congressman Michael Black named as ref for unemployment division at 5000 dollars annually by Gov James.

Unitedress Cincinnati American Federation of Labor Hay United States Peainst A. F Federation Europe Harrisburgool Michael. Black Arthur B. James

Tax collection boosts school district finances

Severe school tax receipts bolster the district’s finances with over five figures collected in 1929. Treasurer Maude H. Barnes reports a September balance of 1,899.97 and a month of 46,379.45 receipts against 27,085.50 expenditures, plus note of a short-term bank loan repayment. Local tax items include varied sums from 1949 to 1939 and miscellaneous items.

Corry Sehdo Dixtriel Maude H. Barnes Vente Mullen National Bank and ‘Trust Commane Taport Baxes Harrisburg Ord Townshin Uiliot Arthur H. James Republica Party Wola

Convicted Negro Ginyard Faces Murder Verdict in Police Killing

Onvi ct Negro Benja min Ginyard, a Duke student, was convicted of first degree murder without mercy in the fatal July shooting of Policeman Edward Conway during an attempted holdup in Pittsburgh.

Onvict Pittsburgh Benjamin (Duke) Ginyard Mtal Edward Conway

Army may be bolstered to 800000 in emergency

Indications from Washington that the administration may raise the regular army from peacetime strength of 290000 to form an initial protective force of 800000 in event of an emergency. Under the Roosevelt program the army would reach a trained force of 462000, including 227000 regulars, 235000 national guards, and 100000 reserves.

Sy Unico Pease Washington Emery Sens Roosevelt

Annex of murder syndicate uncovered during raid

Philadelphia reports a renewed drive against a mass murder for profit syndicate with a raid on a drug store and an annex of the arsenic rig uncovered in nearby Delayare county according to early dispatches.

Py Omnes Sree Philadelphia Mass Murder For Profit Syndicate Delayare County

Kidnap Plot Report From Pittsburgh Office Incident

Pittsburgh report details a kidnapping at gunpoint involving an unknown assailant. An office confrontation at the county commissioners’ building ended with the suspect fleeing police and a gunfire exchange alarming witnesses.

May Finish Tionesta Dam Six Months Early

Engineers report the Tionesta dam project is one year ahead of schedule and may be completed by October 1940. The $5.4 million unit began May 31 1988 with much of the work already finished, aided by ideal weather conditions. Meanwhile Crooked Creek dam near Bytanning Pa, a $4.6 million bulkhead project, should be completed before year end as Army engineers project savings of about 39 000 on that dam and 327 00 on the Tionesta work. French Creek plans are in preliminary stages with siting for its reservoir not yet established.

Tionesta Viveresbrvok niarly_ si morths Advange Bytanning U. S. Army Food Control United Press Army

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