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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1939
Page
1
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The United Press reports Hitler may unleash a major Maginot line offensive as German naval forces increase pressure on Allied shipping. Berlin weighs a wide marine assault while diplomacy and Balkan tensions unfold with Finland Soviet talks and Romanian border concerns.
The City of Flint, an American freighter seized by a German warship, sparks international attention as crewmen are interned in Murmangi Russia. Kin of Sam J. Irvine, second officer William MacFarlane, and other relatives discuss crew prospects and relief efforts. Secretary Hull notes cautious steps with Berlin and Oslo for crew repatriation.
The war department expands army testing and Pennsylvania National Guard training. Captain W Stuart Houghton announced a seven day field warning period with twice weekly drills for Company A, city soldiers, recruiting for seventeen more enlistments, and outdoor maneuvers planned across several days.
Washington leaders sought agreement to limit debate on the neutrality act as opponents, led by Sen. Hiram Johnson, met to decide on backing a Barkley plan. Sen. Schwellenbach called the seizure of the City of Flint a demonstration of the need to restore cash and carry provisions, signaling urgency to end filibuster.
Voters in the Second Ward and First Precinct of the Third Ward will cast ballots Tuesday at new locations. The shoe store on North Center Street and the Ford garage near Christensen Garage will serve as polling sites, with arrangements approved to ease travel for residents.
An elderly housemaid, age 29, died after collapsing while cleaning a home in Erie Pennsylvania. She fainted, fell to the floor, and suffered fatal injuries despite efforts to revive her. Investigation into the fall is pending.
Corry Democrats abandon local meeting due to hall unavailability. Leaders urge members to attend a big rally at Grange Hall Union City Wednesday at 8 PM. The Young Democrats sponsor the event where all county candidates will be heard.
Earl Browder, general secretary of the Communist party, was freed today on a $1,500 bond posted after his indictment for making fraudulent statements to obtain Browder’s release. He appeared in court as officials signed papers for his release from the Federal House of Detention.
The Public Utility Commission plans penalties against Bell Telephone Company for failure to warn and modify from dissemination of gambling information. The order will be issued after a full commission session attended by Commissioner Rich and Executive members with Federal Communications Commission input.
In Reno near Pyramid Lake a former gardener killed his wife Mrs Lillian Webster New York City about 55 and two others Miss Louise Daniels about 50 and Nils Almgren Webster 60 before shooting himself. The trio died instantly as a motorist heard three shots. Webster sought reconciliation with his wife whose divorce was to be filed Wednesday.
Philadelphia December reports reveal Secretary Roy E. Brownmiller will appeal his 19 year sentence in Danan County court for misconduct in office. The case centers on payroll padding alleged for political purposes and the appeal is scheduled for the week of November 19.
Harley Pier 17 of Girard, formerly of Corry, is reported seriously injured after a truck he operated overturned while backing near a township road. He sustained severe head injuries including a skull puncture and is listed as improved but with ongoing leg injuries. He attended Erie Technical High School and is nephew to Mrs. Hurley Marsh of Johnson stores.
Newswire text reports an expansion of the federal food stamp program to Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. Secretary Henry Wallace discussed extending the government’s experimental stamp plan to cover local distributive authorities and low income families.
German Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop addressed Nazi leaders claiming the war was forced on Germany and that Danzig will never be separated from the Reich. He reviewed prewar diplomacy and asserted Poland's fate on Danzig and the corridor must be resolved.
A switch engine backed into the Chicago New York express at Fort Wayne depot injuring twelve and killing two. Victims named include Robert Brydon H Windsor Dan and Even B Salkeld aged 40 of Birmingham Mid City Express had left Chicago heading to New York when collision occurred. Injuries reported to A H Dethl from Gresvent Pa and others.
Allegheny county commissioners file in court to remove County Treasurer William M. Turner and Deputy Treasurer Alfred B. Anke over a $62,000 alleged delinquent tax scandal. The petition seeks the ouster of Turner and Anke from office.
New officer 1Giry 160 Bieko from the state potter arrives in the city for an early relocation. He will succeed Corp Carlson transferred to Tranklin. Corp Burky rents home of Mrs Mabel Larson at 1 Sal and Ast South streets.
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