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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1940
Page
1
Hopson Utilities Take Millions From A G E
Washington notes show A G Hopson Utilities claim millions in funds amid global tensions. Senate approval of a Havana pact cited by Pittman as part of wartime finance. Tokyo reports say US stance pushes pacts with the Axis, while London notes German raids climax in third week of siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Americas
Tokyo
Pittman
Senate
Havana
London
Aly
United States
Axis
Unlawful and Unjustified Sums Taken in Utility Case
The Federal Power Commission found that Howard Hopson controlled companies siphoning millions from the bankrupt Associated Gas and Electric system. From 1929 to 1938 the Hopson entities allegedly drained about 20 million dollars with at least 6.7 million unjustified profit. Pennsylvania firms including Metropolitan Edison and Pennsylvania Electric are named along with Hopson facing separate indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Pennsylvania, Public Utility Commission
Federal Foyer Commission
Howard
Hopson
Associated Gas & Electric System
General News
Miami
Roosevelett
Pennsylvania
Richard C. Beamish
Hberaluim
Jon
Daniel Starch
Hopson Companies
Associated
New York
Metropolitan Edison
Read Ing
Pennsylvania Electric
Eriz Lighting
Clarion River Power
Johnstown
Northern Pennsylvania Power
Towanda
Bolar Electric
Brookville
Washington to Electric: Millions from Bank Retire Plans
Federal commission says service companies profited massively, i phoned funds traced to Associated Gas & Electric. Local briefs note Colonel Dawson Olmstead’s brigadier promotion and a burglary arrest as unrelated civic items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sas
Washington
Federal Commission
Bankret Associated Gas & Electric
Egyptians arrest Italians under British pressure report
Rome dispatch reports an Italian official stating thousands of Italians were interned in Egypt under British pressure. He cites figures of about 6,000 to 7,000 detained amid wartime measures. The claim reflects tensions between Egypt, Italy, and Britain during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WY Associated Press
Rome
Nazi Bombers Strike London Another Raid
London endured a mid morning bombing raid as German bombers attacked again. RAF fighters intercepted the incoming raiders and Londoners returned to shelters amid the ongoing air siege. British losses were heavy with estimates of about 120 planes shot down yesterday and over 1,000 for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Sanat
Coal gas claimed the lives of two children in Lewistown
In Lewistown Pennsylvania a home tragedy occurred when coal gas killed two children, 2-year-old Thomas Nieman and his sister Rose, and left four others unconscious. The family including mother Mrs Clarence Nieman grandmother Mrs Marguerite Gahagan father Robert Nieman and Thelma Snelberg 13 were affected as the gas tragedy began in the night and was not discovered for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Thomas Nieman
Rose
Sis
Clarence Nieman
Marguerite Gahagan
Robert. Nieman
Penister
Snelberg
Marguerite Gahegan
Axis Pact Aims to Pressure U S and Balkans
Reports describe a three nation German Italian Japanese pact expanding to include Bulgaria to pressure Greece and Turkey and deter United States involvement in Europe and Pacific. Observers in Berlin and Washington weigh how the alliance may affect Britain Japan clashes and American response to Far East bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bulgaria
Greece
Turkey
Jean
Biatain
Russia
Germany
Italy
Balkans
Axis
United States
Soviet
Adolf Hitler
Europe
Pacific
Jia~apan
Berlin
Byit- Ain
Lie
Far East
Japan
Orient
Singapore
Washington
Par East
Britain
Associated Press Today
Willkie To Address New York Republicans Tonight
Willkie, the Republican presidential nominee, will speak to the New York state convention at the Empire State Building in Yonkers at 8 PM EST during his western campaign tour. He contends Roosevelt’s administration preserves form but not substance of democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willkie
New York
Weddell L. Willkie
Roosevelt
Ueek
Yonkers
Eastern Standard Mme
Safety Expert Jailed Worth Gets 13 Years in Prison Near Buffalo
John Finley Worth who claimed to head the American Safety Council directed a safety crusade in Corry. He was sentenced to one year and six months in a New York state penitentiary with another six months to follow for forgery and passing worthless checks. Worth was arrested in Old Forge and later sentenced by Buffalo City Judge Joseph J Kelly. A detainer from Kenosha Wisconsin cites another forgery charge. Worth’s council consisted only of himself and his wife as secretary and treasurer and his campaign collapsed after payee checks failed in Bradford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Finley Worth
Amerian Safety Council
Corry
Emg County
New York State
Wendl
Stephen McGrath
Worth
Malleill
New York
Old Forge
Joseph J. Kelly
Buffalo
Wendi
Kenosha
Wis
Erie
American Safety Council
Bradford
Erie man arrested in club burglary here
An Erie man named Schulte, 26, was arrested after a break in at the Erie American Club on Main Street. State Trooper Harry Stinnett, Chief John Flanigan, and Constable Llov Brown recovered one vending machine and linked the case to a robbery at a West Washington Street home. Schulte, previously jailed, claimed he sold the machine to Alfinger Leyvelins in Ohio. He faces further hearing today as authorities pursue possible accomplices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echulty
East TH Street
Fello
God
W.F
West Washington Street
Harry Stinnett
John D. Flanigan
Lvov
Brown
Erjeman
Alrimger Leyvelins
Ny Ohio
Schulte
Aisety
Elvey Iy
Lmarine
Aldernay
Shout Schultz
Duties of Draft Officials October 16 Task Outline
A fragmented report outlines duties for draft officials as of October 16. It states governors and county bodies will oversee registration, appoint training officers, and manage student and institutional compliance. It notes special registrars may be named for hospitals jails and camps.
Corry Man Elected Head of Erie County Firemen
Carl Flerson, longtime member of the Stafford Hose Company, was elected president of the Erie County Volunteer Firemen's Association at the annual meeting in Corry. He succeeds M. H. Danner, Union City fire chief, and other officers named were Elmer Gilkerson as secretary and Claude Priest as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Flerson
Stafford Hose Company
Erie County Volunteer Firémen’s Association
M. H. Danner
Union City
Elmer Gilbertson
Claude Pries
Carty Officer Wins Another Promotion
Colonel Dawson Olmstead has been promoted to brigadier general and will command the Signal Corps School and garrison at Port Monmouth New Jersey as the post expands to accommodate ten thousand men. The War Department announced the advancement pleasing many in the Olmstead circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briends
Tearn
Dawson Olmstead
Signal Corps
Schteol and
Coast Guard Speeds to Aid Alice Tebb in Distress
The coast guard cutter Tallapoosa races to assist the American steamship Alice Tebb after a distress radio from 100 miles east of Jacksonville reports the vessel’s seams opening. The alert was issued as authorities confirmed the emergency and dispatched rescue operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Coast Guard
Tallapools
Alice Tebb
Atlantic
County Group Named To Fill Draft Boards
President Judge Miley B Wilts County Schoal Superintendent Weil lant B Pratt and County Commissioners Doll Dusting Helen Schlirwt and Theman W Flarley have responsibility as Allby Evte points nine draft boards with prosene whose loyalty flaurity and Bele mindednesere beyond question. Governor Arthur H James n kee the Ave persons in assumed un responsibility on Friday simly boards aire hemp sed up Mhomugh ue wate of MWe nik bowlds to be established In Trle county they will function to Erie city one ward and pree the contin hay not been definitely determined. Where the draft board to the Western end of this county Will fhnista headquirters. Although wally the patches stated Whirlaff would att ir Erie TL 18 possible thus some effort will be made to wbuat it a yt centent location for its ena of the caiity Corto is decided to te sabe Contined on Page Six
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miley B
Trle
Erie
Corto
Courage Is Big Need Now Says Roger Babson
Roger Babson urges a cross country car trip for Americans to understand other regions. He advocates East to West and back trips, stressing talking with people along the way to learn how others think, and suggests shipping a car by rail to contrast experiences. He notes ample material goods but questions travel and international access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Babson
Los Angeles
Boston
Marty
Clymer Child Recovers After Pin Removal
A safety pin lodged in 18 month old Larry Rhebergen’s throat was removed at Corry hospital after initial extraction in Jamestown by Dr. John S. Hilckmen. The pin passed into the stomach and was finally removed in Corry, with the child recovering and expected to make a full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Hospital
Corrison
Aitle
Larry Rhebergen
William Rhebergen
Clymer
Jamestown
John 5. Hilckmen
US Says East Peace Can Be Won Via Negotiations
Sumner Welles, under secretary of state, told reporters that there is no problem in the Far East that cannot be peacefully resolved through negotiation. He warned the United States will defend its interests and warned Japan’s actions threaten the French and British colonies, signaling a careful, restraint minded policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cleveland
Sumner Welles
United States
Fii
Spalsesmien
Welles
Japan
Thenourney
Pontriry
Japetiche
DIRT IS FLYING ON SCIOTA ROAD IMPROVEMENT
Construction on Sciota Road near Corry progresses with grading drainage and two new bridges. The State Highway Department expects complete resurfacing from the Corry city line to the New York state line early next spring, improving the route for Corry and Clymer riders and easing the grade where the new stretch joins the old road.
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Corryttes
Gheielr
Clymer
Dirk
State Highway Department
Corry City Line
New York State Bander Wibe
Corry
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