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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1932
Page
1
Writer from United Press describes near starvation for about 10 000 miners in Southeastern Kentucky and a severe espionage campaign against the Miners Union. He details curbed constitutional rights, fear of deputies, and secret union meetings amid mass strikes in Bell County and Middlesboro.
Harrisburg April 5 The Republican state organization adopts a primary campaign plan with mass meetings stump speeches and general oratory to offset the independent group led by Governor Pinchot General Edward Martin says the finish will be whirlwind with large meetings in key population centers The Butler Pinchot ticket will tour April 6 7 and then move to central Pennsylvania on April 18 14 and 18 with April 22 in Pittsburgh The Democratic side plans limited activity aside from the Scranton banquet April 14 Campaign funds are scarce with estimates of about 2 000 000 ballots and weak statewide interest The rival factions expect the main clash to intensify in the final two weeks until the April 26 close
In Honolulu on April 5 1932 Clarence Darrow led a heated cross examination on the Massie attack case and related figures as jurors were drawn for a trial of Kahahawai and co defendants Navy men Lord and Jones with District Judge Davis presiding. Darrow pressed to connect the Massie affair to the current case while public prosecutor John Kelley resisted introducing the broader scandal, signaling possible shifts in defense tactics. A separate report notes a miner Guy Dalidle fatally injured in a Blythe mine accident in Pennsylvania.
Federal aid secured for a new outdoor rifle range by Company A Pennsylvania National Guard. Officers Lieuts Robert Brown Ross Feldman oversee construction on the former Hassett property east of the city line on Columbus road. Pehlman to lead building operations. concrete range to be state of the art. Open to two enlistments by April 15. contact Lieuts Brown or Feldman.
The Journal reports several complaints about street department job distribution. A letter claims some city work goes to part time workers tied to the Erie Railroad and other employers while completely unemployed applicants are denied. Mayor Starr has focused on fair distribution, urging the writer to present facts to him.
Chicago reports focus on Al Capone as Cicero voters head to the polls in a closely watched municipal election. Police guard Capone-linked areas while federal deputies protect him during pending tax fraud appeal. Detectives pursue alleged gangland intimidation amid competing political aims.
President Hoover urged economy amid Democratic skepticism in Congress. He called for direct reduction of appropriations, savings through legal changes in executive agencies, and consolidation of overlapping bureaus. He avoided naming bureaus while meeting correspondents as Speaker Garner criticized Hoover’s message.
United Press reports Punxsutawney council plans a power pause and will switch off Metts at 6 p m Wednesday until light rates are reduced. The session was called the most sensational in memory as officials urged action against government extravagance and political jobs. The move ties to potential water plant funding and national economic pressure.
Voters who failed to register in 1931 may qualify tomorrow for special registration to vote in the April 22 primaries. Registration hours are 7 9 a.m 11 a.m 2 p.m and 4 10 p.m with registrars at their posts. Tax receipts from the past two years must be shown. Only those who did not register in 1931 need enroll. Those registered last year may vote in the primaries without new registration.
Jamestown man Roland H Mason spoke at the Rotary meeting on Washington life linking to the bicentennial era. He offered points on Washingtons life and character with notes on his era and historical impact. Rev Ed Clark of Blin, SAs attended with guests Mrs Harry Brigham and Wil Flakeley, who returned to Zex Bailey in Cuneta after the gathering.
City Council last night approved plans for the East Columbus avenue project to be launched by the State Highway Department next month. Bids for the stretch from Haye Creek bridge to Warren county line open April 22 in Harrisburg. A resolution urged utility lines be exposed or repaired as needed. Ordinance 573 for avenue improvements passed first and second readings. final approval will come next meeting. Minor routine business included fund transfers, bill payments, treasurer report, and sale of lumber and an old truck.
Washington April 3 champions of Philippine independence predicted Congress would grant freedom despite President Hoover. The 206 vote majority in the House for the Hare independence bill suggested Senate approval with few dissenters, though Hoover’s veto threat loomed. Secretary Stimson warned independence would cause chaos, War Secretary Hurley visited the islands and said they were not yet economically ready. After the House action Hurley commented that the press is being fed another stunt.
Manager Shoemaker outlined a broad renovation plan for Hotel Corry on North Center Street. Work has begun on the fourth floor and will extend to all rooms corridors lobby and other areas as the aim to make the hostelry a leading Northwestern Pennsylvania hotel.
NBC and ABC network listings show midweek programs including Hymn Song at 7:00, dance and chore at 7:45, Musical Magazine at 9:00, Modern Male Chorus at 10:06, and Columbia Concerts at 11:00. Programs feature NBC and ABC networks with various musical acts and choral performances.
Reports from Hopewell New Jersey indicate renewed activity in the Lindbergh kidnapping case. Col Henry Breckinridge and Charles Lindbergh were seen with a seaplane off Martha’s Vineyard while investigators pursue leads about a private yacht and a possible return of the child.
April 5 the county controller seeks to probe a claimed 500000 racket tied to trucking and construction. Watson Bowser and Kitlanping Pay were held in contempt for refusing to testify or produce records and will seek an injunction to halt their commitment. The case centers on alleged payments for rental of equipment and coordinated acts to block the investigation.
A vehicle collision on Sulfarevit in Wesleyville IA resulted in the death of Eric Buckhottear and serious injuries to Robert J. Sinnman. The incident occurred during an early evening drive, with investigators examining factors at the scene.
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