Betloo’s Challenge Shocks Fans In Sluggish Meet
Local crowd witnesses Betloo triumphs as rivals stumble in a foggy, 8 event display. Hany remains a curious clue, observers note odd spelling, but the victory stands amid a puzzling page segment.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1939
Page
1
Rev Ralph Writings Accepted by Committee
Fragmentary OCR notes show a religious initiation or appointment involving Reverend Ralph W. with mentions of a committee and approval by a group of clergy or church officials. The readable phrases suggest a formal church process and designation of duties or leadership.
Brownmiller Sentenced in Nazi Air Raid Trial
Corry teachers attend meeting as U.S. Senator Bennett addresses the Northwestern district convention of the Pennsylvania State Education Association. The program includes music by Erie City Schools, lectures on neutrality, and sectional meetings led by district educators. One hundred twenty seven singers from twenty two high schools rehearsed for an All-District Chorus to be showcased at Friday’s concert under Dr. Luther W. Goldhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Bennett Fhamp Clark
Missouri
Pennsylvaniatate Education Associam Gt Brie
Jotoben
Corry
Ark
Senate
Vincent High Hool
Erie City
al- Bink
Clarence K Ackley
J Public Instruction
Harrisburg
Warze High School
Misi
Northwestern
Pennsylvani Horns
Aditts
Demet
Stan Sharp
East 1m
Philadelphia
K. M. Russell
Pranklin
Ralph S. Dewey
FH. Wuestolf
Warren
Art
George C. Deimel
Conneautvile
Commercial
Galen B. Waller
Meadville
Bernice Huntley
North Girard
Velma Racop
Cambridge Springs
Tyatices Burchfield
Edinboro
HL. Mischler
Erie
Charles Michalski
Dora Rogeetkamp
Titusville
Henry Ott
Lucille McGahen
Northwastern
Pennsylvania
Corus
Strong Vincent High School
Pennnsylvania State Education Association
Erie Oh
Luther W. Goldhart
BAI
New York University
Surgeons Set 20th Annual Clinical Congress in Philadelphia
About 4,500 surgeons from the United States and Canada will attend the 20th annual clinical congress of the American College of Surgeons in Philadelphia. Nearly 5,000 other medical professionals are to join in related events: Hospital Standards Conference, the Hospital Colonial Congress, and the American Association of Medical Record Libraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
American College, of Surgeons
Toiny
United States
Canada
Hospital Standardimlion
hWphletonic Congress
Rensuotiste
American Association of Medical Record Libraries
City Council to publish valuations this week
City Council to vote on early publication of the triannual assessment. City Assessor Frank L Heath with John Ohri and Frank E B Westley will present complete figures and equalization results. West Main street improvement petition, use of Second Ward fire station for voting, and P R E traffic crossing repairs report also on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yegular
Frank L. Heath
Hile
Enting
John Ohri
Frank EB. Westley
Ohri
Heath
Westley
Frank Hepler
Second Ward
West Main Street
Richard Rossbacher
P. R
First Avenue
One Killed and Three Injured in Tag Game Car Crash
United Press report from Cleveland describes a collision between a car and a motorcycle. Miss Nellie M. Potts, 25, of Farrell, Pennsylvania, was killed. Three others from Sharon, Wilmer Gross 23, Thelma Gross 19, and Charles Reynolds 23, were hospitalized in critical condition at St Luke's after the jitterbug contest homebound trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Cleveland
Poice
Pennsylvania
Nellie M. Potts
Farrell Pas
Wilmer Gross
Thelms
Charles Reynolds
Sharon
St. Luke's Hospital
Complete Industrial School at White Hill
Harrisburg Ott 16 Penn sylvania's most ambitious effort to build an institution to divert juvenile delinquency toward crime soon will be ready for the move Welfare Secretary Im. Arthur Sweeney said today its department anticipates moving 1000 mentally deficient boys to the Mountingdon Industrial School to the nearly completed $3,500,000 industrial school at White Hill five miles southwest of the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Arthur Sweeney
Hmilnttingdon
Whiteill
Resistance by Turkey and Finland Halts Moscow Talks
In Bucharest on 16, reports say resistance by Turkey and Finland to Russian demands has led to the suspension of negotiations at Moscow. Turkey and Finland review their positions as Russia seeks to reassert influence in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ay Simitea
Bucharest
Roumania
Turkey
Finland
Mosco
Modification of Shipping Law Expected Amid Debate
Democratic leaders in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee plan to amend President Roosevelt's neutrality policy to restore cash and carry. They seek changes to the shipping provisions of the neutrality bill, aiming to limit American vessels from carrying materials to belligerents while maintaining repeal of the arms embargo as a major goal.
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United Press
Washington
Key Pittman
Nevada
Foreign Relations Committee
Roosevelt
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Viétory
Favor Expansion of Flood Control Work in Allegheny Basin
The Allegheny River Improvement Association urged broader flood control projects in the Allegheny watershed at its 46th annual convention in New Kensington. Delegates pushed expansion, with Colonel W. B. R. Covell of the Pittsburgh district Army Engineers as principal speaker. A separate report notes a tragic accident as a 12-year-old killed a 11-year-old in a pistol mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wy Wallell
New Kensington
Allegheny River Improvement Association
Allegheny
W.B. R. Covell
Army Engineers
Pittsburgh
Eneuker
Former Highways Secretary Brownmiller Sentenced to Prison
Roy E. Brownmiller of Pottsville was convicted in Dauphin court of mis using motor funds and sentenced by Washington County Judge Howard W. Hughes to one year in county prison. He received fines totaling 3,000 dollars, with concurrent terms and a 9,000 dollar amount cited as the funds involved. Brownmiller’s sentence reflected lack of personal profit and a public trust violation amid a broader graft probe in the Earle administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Harrisburg
Washington
Howard W. Hughes
Highways
Roy E. Brownmiller
Pottsville
Dauphin
Brownier
Washington County
Supreme Court
H. ©. Bechtel Pottsville
Brownmiller
Hughes
Tigerne County
Earle
Luzerne County
State to Borrow $30 Million on Taxes
Harrisburg dispatch says state fiscal officers announced plans to borrow 30 million dollars against anticipated taxes to cover the general fund. Advertising for bids will run November 2 for a short term loan secured by tax receipts, with hope for lower interest rates.
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United
Harrisburg
Guy
Arthur H. James
Swarthmore College Names New President
Dr Frank Ayderotte, a leader in progressive education, is set to become president of Swarthmore College replacing Dr Abraham P Texier. Ayderotte has headed the college since 1921 and will take over after serving as director of the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton. The Princeton unit includes members with philosophy degrees and figures like Dr Albert Einstein among the faculty.
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United Fronr
Swarthmore
Frank Ayterotte
Harlois
Swarthmo: College
Institute For Adysnoril Bhdy
Princeton University
Aydelotte
Quaker College
Abraham P Texriet
Princeton Instimunton Te Institub
Albert Einstein
British raid on Forth naval base prompts German losses
United Press reports three German planes shot down in a Nazi air raid on Scottish naval bases. British air forces fought raiders over the Firth of Forth and Clyde area. The air ministry says casualties were limited and damage minimal, while naval reports note U-boat activity and damaged ships during the engagement.
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United Press London
Mount Dows
Ministry of Time
Inburgh
Air Ministry
U-boat Lane
Berlin
Giron
Centcal
Fortier
Germany
Ue Wellinis
Veterans to Organize Here in 23rd Division Meeting
Northwestern Pennsylvania 23rd Division Veterans announce plans to organize and hold a meeting Thursday at 2 PM near North East. Veterans from Meadville, Oil City, Grove City, Warren, and surrounding towns will join the event with state association backing and a luncheon planned in cooperation with auxiliary groups.
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Veterana
Pennnsylvania
Mperecares
Pont
Olii
Corri
Arles
Vi B. W
Fire Loss Report In Pittsburgh Oil Cloth House
A Pittsburgh company reports a fire loss amounting to twenty nine thousand dollars at a local furnishers and household goods supplier. Witnesses describe extensive damage across inventory and building, with several workers evacuated and investigators reviewing the scene.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Goa
Supply Househ
Coverdale Nine No
Hitler and Stalin Talk Next Step Amid War Effort
Oct 16 report says Adolf Hitler sent a communication to Josef Stalin by courier seeking an reply to AMC Germany's WSXI jeep on the European war. The message, routed through Moscow, aims to coordinate next moves as tensions rise.
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Hitler
Stalin
United Press Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Josef Stalin
Courler
AMC
Germany
WSXI
Wikith
Fie
GHG
British Press Attacks Lindbergh Over Rhetoric
A British press column mocks Lindbergh for his radical stance and moralistic rhetoric, labeling his speech as reactionary and condemning his stance on democracy. The piece, credited to columnist Pete Wilson, questions his motives and suggests European doubt in his leadership.
Sally Rand Files Bankruptcy Petition
Sally Rand files a bankruptcy petition in federal court amid creditor concerns and a reported debt of about $8,007. The unusual filing draws attention to her financial troubles and public figure status.
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Sally Rand
Py United Press
SAN Frangibco
Lomay
Warn Against Fast Expansion of Inventories
United Press reports Washington warnings on rapid inventory growth amid fiscal strain. Analysts from the Commerce Department fear large stockpiles could complicate budget balancing as political debate centers on tax revenues and potential recession risks.
China Asks Aid of U S in War Against Agressors
Premier Hu Feng Ruiz told United Press that China seeks direct U S aid and sympathy as Japan pursues aggressive aims. He argued Japan intends not only conquest of China but subjugation of the United States by seizing China’s vast resources and manpower.
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United Press
Chungking
Hu FH Ruiz
Oda
Japan
United States
Bat
Chiba
Kung
Americ
China
Justinied
State Adds Fuel to November Election Sparks Campaign Push
Harrisburg reports a burst of activity as state politicians accelerate campaigning for the November municipal election. Leaders from both major parties push outreach, rallying support amid a heated political environment.
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Draeero
Harrisburg
Aames F Torrance
Shahsiqiy
Milk profits in Pittsburgh fall as dairy hearing opens
Indignation among farmers over a cost analysis plan for state milk control rose in Pittsburgh on Oct 15 as the hearing before the state milk control commission resumed after a ten day recess. About 300 farmettes packed the room, threatening to bolt as statistician John Piest warned that farm incomes would suffer. The scene reflected tensions over pricing and supply security amid calls for better pricing data.
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State
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