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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1940
Page
3
Erie county sheriff enforces order to bring Fourth Ward Alderman Lyle Orr to court after he refuses to answer the grand jury. The panel freed L. L. Johnston on bad checks and ordered Orr to appear. Orr claimed busyness and was escorted in handcuffs to proceedings.
Erie county officials announced that certificates and seals for perfect attendance will no longer be issued in Pennsylvania schools. Health authorities argued that students often come to school sick, risking others' health, making health a higher priority than minor absences.
Dr F E Ross says health will gain days of school as first graders take reading readiness tests on September 9. Dr Willis E Pratt notes tests classify pupils for instruction and identify children needing special provisions. An Erie County curriculum study workshop begins October 28, with county groups and higher education reps to shape a strengthened program.
The Senate finance committee approved a heavily revised excess profits tax bill by a 14 to 7 vote to speed up wartime defense. The measure drew partisan support and faced last minute objections from Secretary Morgenthau and Treasury officials to some provisions.
The chief of ordnance said the defense appropriation of 5.25 billion will face procurement hurdles. Major General M. Wesson told a Pittsburgh gathering of 250 engineers and manufacturers that American industry bears a heavy load as both U S and Great Britain push defense programs.
Meadville coroner plans an inquest into the death of Homer G Ley, 46, after state police arrested 18-year-old James D Bras of Conneaut Lake. Bras admitted driving the car that struck Ley and fled the scene. He pleaded guilty to failing to stop and render aid as authorities linked the vehicle by a broken headlight lens fragment found near the victim.
Georgia voters gave Dugene Talmadge a third term in the Democratic primary with a pledge to back the Democratic Hol iet. Nearly complete unofficial returns show the lawyer-farmer defeating two opponents after a four-year retirement, as nomination in the primary remains tantamount to election.
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