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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1939
Page
1
A garbled OCR passage references an Erie award, civil suit actions, and a November date. Names such as Orin Walle and Marshall are noted alongside a court finding for a Tigur Company service dispute. The text is fragmented and unclear but signals legal action and damages.
The Aug 30-6 issue notes a German ship in a Russian port after evading British forces on a voyage from New York. It mentions Lawrence Steinhardt seeking solutions with Soviet officials over Finland’s war debt, and a Los Angeles divorce true scandal involving Screen Player Beily Grable and Jackie Gleason era rumors linking Grable with Artie Shaw.
Babson argues the United States and Japan will gain share in world commerce as Europe declines. He foresees rising demand for American goods like wool and nitrates and expects cash payments and extended credit terms to boost South American trade while England and France strain under war costs. The talk highlights growing U S influence in Latin markets and the shifting balance of global buyers and sellers.
The text discusses Europe's stance toward Germany and France, mentions Julia Beitat and weaponry terms, and questions Japan's manufacturing role. It touches on U S shipyards capacity, belligerents, and potential shifts in naval production to boost wartime output. It hints at American involvement and continuing war dynamics.
Washington Oct 14 United Press reports Charles A Lindbergh rallies support for repealing the arms embargo arguing for limited exports and credits to defend neutrality while isolationists warn of pushing the nation toward war. discussions center on whether extended credit or sending troops would follow if embargo ends.
Surprised by a train crew member while riding for free on the Oil City to Corry local, Spartansburg youths Jack Haines 13 and John Adams 15 fell from the train near West Wayne street. Haines was hospitalized with a possible skull fracture and head wounds, Adams suffered facial bruises and a lost pair of glasses as police investigated the accident. Adams returned home later with his mother after authorities contacted by police. Continued on Page Five.
Two accidents occurred within hours of each other with no injuries. Arthur Van Guilder and J Landers collided at Main and Center streets around 6 45 p m. A separate crash on West Main involving Walter Dundon and Mike Dumionyk damaged vehicles, with Dumionyk losing control into a telephone pole. Later in Ellwood City a 29 year old electrician Kenneth Parker died, neck broken, found in wrecked car at embankment off the Ellwood City Wampum highway.
Moscow reports Soviet Turkish talks on a peace pact aimed at guarding Turkey from British and French pressure and avoiding war with Russia. Sukru Saracoglu and Stalin discussed the pact while Tass denied German evacuation rumors and promised no interference in internal affairs. Pittsburgh note adds that educators urged democracy at a state convention.
Heavy frosts and scattered snow showers marked the day as a light morning mist gave way to clouds. Snow persisted around noon with boggy roads and a brief halt on the Jane-Marienville highway as skies cleared later, forecasters predicting fair conditions by Sunday.
Polio victims in Union City show signs of improvement after several days of treatment. Eleven year old Marshall Youngs of West GM Street and two other children from local families received hospital care and quarantined treatment as doctors monitor progress.
A city avenue crossing repair plan is described after a Division Engineer's note to City Council official Richard Rosshachien. Despite efforts to interest the Line railroad in the project, authorization had not yet been granted. Materials have been ordered and the work is slated to be completed before winter.
Reports from Paris and Berlin claim Allied forces sunk 18 Nazi submarines and press on with operations after the Royal Oak sinking. The article notes Allied and Soviet coordination in Europe while cautious Berlin assessments question a major Rhine offensive.
City officials announced that final valuations for 1939 will be presented at Monday evening's regular meeting after an informal conference with the City Assessor. The council adjourned without discussing assessments during today's session.
Open bids on November 1 at Pittsfield for the rural line connecting Spring Creek areas. The 172 mile transmission project, located east of the Tuskegee area, seeks to bring power to farms in West Spring Creek and adjacent districts. The cooperative says a long fiber and power build is aimed at improving rural service.
United Press reports the discovery of a headless young girl’s body in a desolate swamp area seven miles from town. Coroner Byers of Lawrence County says the killer likely cut the head off and burned the torso, with no clues to identify the victim or the slayer. The body appears to be several weeks old and resembles patterns attributed to Cleveland’s “med butcher.”
An official Chinese statement reports Chinese bombing planes destroyed Hankow airfield and nearly 100 Japanese aircraft. After ground kills, Chinese planes pursued Japanese forces over 200 miles toward Tenang, downing three Japanese pursuit planes in the largest air battle of the war.
London October 14 The admiralty announced the sinking of the Royal Oak with about 830 missing. Survivors list to be published later as German U boat success marks second major naval triumph of the war. The ship, in service since 1914, was one of Britain’s floating fortresses and the loss is a blow to the fleet.
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