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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1937
Page
1
A giant air liner with eight aboard is missing in desolate mountains prompting promises of action in a district gravel scandal. Authorities engage a broad search, while scattered fragments of reports hint at broader intrigue and possible ties to a separate legal matter.
President Roosevelt asked Congress to make the Civilian Conservation Corps a permanent part of the federal relief plan. He proposed a maximum CCC enrollment of 800,000 youths plus 19,000 Indians and 5,000 enrollees in U S territories and insular possessions, resisting pressure to expand the corps.
The Raymond Manufacturing Company announced a roughly ten percent increase for all plant workers. Both men and women employees will share in the increase, intended to offset potential losses from reduced working hours under consideration at the plant.
Agents of John L. Lewis for Industrial Organization launch unionization drives in two major industries, targeting 1,000,000 workers in the southwest and 450,000 textile workers in eight southern states. Texas Governor Allred vows to resist sit-down strikes, while AFL officials push for peaceful conduct of campaigns across industry sectors.
A large loyalist air fleet rained bombs and machine gun fire from Madrid to the south coast in the Spanish Civil War. Loss of life is believed heavy as planes, from bombers to pursuit craft, attacked warehouses, trains, yards, and convoys. The air assault began with loyalist columns marching toward Valecallilla and Guadalajara areas, on reports of widespread damage and civilian casualties.
The Men s Bible class rally at the Presbyterian Church drew about 350 attendees including families. A program of songs featured Adjutant John F Sullivan of the Heat Salvation Army delivering a solo and an offertory piece The Holy Holy Also Buddie Bergman sang In the Garden Wallace welcomed the large crowd with brief city church announcements. Also noted: local officials mourn the death of Gestee W Mirren retired pilot in Alleghany county discovery of a payroll bandit Paul Jawareki linked to the zombie of Adlier with detectives involved in the case.
A giant new Douglas airliner with eight aboard was missing over desolate mountain country between Burbank and Albuquerque. A TWA flight on the same route reported instrument flight due to weather. In Port Allegany Pennsylvania six children died in a house fire near a chemical plant. The blaze, hindered by lack of water, left the parents severely burned and five other children dead or missing. Officials and witnesses cited a chimney fire and an explosion as the likely cause. In Washington Justice McReynolds sharply dissented on a Supreme Court ruling involving petty offenders and constitutionality, signaling ongoing legal debate.
Report from Gallup New Mexico says a mountain top ranger saw wreckage of the Douglas transport missing since Saturday with eight aboard. A ranger’s son watched the plane battle through a snowstorm and crash in the mountains amid heavy clouds and rain. The flight left Burbank at 11 am Saturday headed toward Albuquerque, not on a scheduled trip, and was uncontactable for more than 30 hours as Douglas Aircraft withheld news. A search ordered by the Bureau of Air Commerce will cover the West from Burbank to Kansas City.
Spartansburg residents press for a state tuberculosis sanitarium site to be built in western Pennsylvania. They favor Bert Winans farm east of the borough as ideal, plan to urge Harrisburg officials to consider the site, and offer Corry and nearby communities assistance. The Erie County area is among uncertain western locales, with a projected cost around 2 000 000. Details on prerequisites remain unclear.
Avril James A. Milson, 22, formerly of Oil City police, was sentenced by Judge Lee A. McCracken to two years in the Allegheny county work house for passing unsecured checks. He must make restitution estimated near 3400 and pay a $300 fine in addition to the term.
2200 workers at the Ford assembly plant resumed work after a Friday night sit down, ending a strike that began when 250 were laid off to curb production. Ed Hall of the United Automobile Workers met in Detroit to negotiate peace terms and urged workers to return without harassment. Ford officials cited a protective stance against rivals hampered by sit downs.
Dr Richard G Miller a prominent Charlottesville dentist charged with the chloroform murder of 18 year old Clen Sprouse had his arraignment postponed after the death of the judge Lemuel Smiths sister The delay was to honor the family tragedy and will last several days as attorneys prepared to enter pleas and seek an insanity defense
Walter P Chrysler and Danny Lewis resumed their wage dispute talks in Lansing as Governor Murphy planned meetings with other automakers to ease Michigan industrial unrest. The talks aim to settle the labor tensions affecting the industry and state economy.
Two Corryttes were arrested after a drunken spree in which one man allegedly drove a machine without a license. In Fatine county New York another man faced charges for drunken driving and equipment violations. Police described a chaotic scene with a vehicle, a machine, and a patrol stop as authorities pursued suspects.
Fire crews from outside town responded to a farm home fire at Lindsey Hollow. Sparks from a chimney ignited the roof of Guy Swart's farm house and neighbors formed a bucket brigade. The booster line and pumper aided, limiting damage to the roof area and water intrusion. Volunteers and residents arrived to help.
United Press reports Washington April 5 details a Senate debate over a divorce measure tied to a coal bill. Senator Jamie P. Byones withdraws an amendment enabling sit-downs, while opponents push further restrictions. supporters seek open debate on interstate commerce and energy policy. Norris Neb argues for separate consideration, citing a key divide on labor and policy.
A cabinet meeting named three state department heads to probe the feasibility of a bill to cut the legal interest rate on loans from six to five percent a year. Banking Secretary Tytner A. Hart Internal Affairs Secretary Thomas A. Logue and Insurance Commissioner Owen B. Hunt serve on the committee.
Harrisburg officials promise action after data review in the $100,000 gravel scandal in the northwestern district. Officials led by Warren Van Dyke study materials from Roy Brownmiller and James McCarroll as questions mount over inferior gravel used on nearby roads. An Erie report notes highway department factions face disciplinary action as the case widens.
On April 5 a sympathy strike by five hundred Wilmington workers shut down truck lines for a few hours before talks were set. Gov. Richart C. McMullen Mayor Waller W. Eaton and Edward McDonald arranged a meeting with truck drivers and owners to settle a 214 day walkout that Saturday led to Delaware's first general strike.
The body of 45 year old James Rebon of Ketytown was found in the highway in Clearfield Delaware Township after a hit and run crash. State police sought the striking motorist and described the incident as a fatal roadway collision investigation continues.
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