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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1938
Page
1
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Work by the Highway Engineering and Construction Co. of Gettysburg begins April 15 on Route 6 from Pittsfield to the city line at Corry. Traffic will be maintained with a 2,000 foot stretch of one way at a time. Spring Creek Garland route may serve as alternate. Corry Union City Route 6 work advances despite bad weather. Roy J. Brownmiller named secretary of highways by Governor Eyre, replacing the late Warren Van Dyke. Brownmiller, 46, from Schuylkill Haven, has served in the state house and as Schuylkill County commissioner.
A party from Corry traveling toward Erie escaped serious injuries after a collision east of Tarbell's Inn on the Corry Union City road. Mrs Rean McElroy and her two children, along with Mrs Carl Peterson and Mrs George Stanford, were in one car. Glenn Hecker of Edinboro and his family drove the other, losing control as his vehicle slid on a slick road after a light fall. Petergon injured her knee. Mrs Stanford hurt her leg. Troy McElroy received a minor bump. Hecker's party walked away uninjured. Patrolman J W Irwin investigated for the Pennsylvania motor police.
United Press reports Pittsburgh postmaster Ralph Foulth was urged to resign with removal likely if he refuses. Senator Guffey was to relay the order for a new postmaster to be appointed, with a consultation set for May 27.
Comy Uday reports a regular winter storm bringing about four inches of snow between 3 and noon. The snow created slick streets, minor accidents, and widespread reports of similar depths in nearby areas. Warmer temperatures tonight may bring rain, with continued unsettled weather forecast through Thursday.
Gov. George H. Marle of Pennsylvania urged President Roosevelt to launch an eight billion dollar spending program to save the American form of government. He warned that without such action there would be absolute collapse of the current system.
Harrisburg April 6 MecCloskey & Co led by Matthew H McCloskey, Philadelphia Democratic city committee co chair, expected to win the second largest General State Authority contract. The bid of 2,598,000 was among the top submitted for the Pennsylvania State College project, with bids from firms including Mid Sined and others in Philadelphia.
Loyalist forces in Catalonia rally to halt the Nationalist advance toward Barcelona. Negrin gains dictatorial powers as the Leftist cabinet reorganizes in Barcelona to coordinate resistance with Catalan unions backing the effort. Franco states the war can end quickly as the council votes to end Catalonia autonomy.
Paris April 6 the Blum cabinet narrowly survives a crucial vote on its drastic financial program after a gag rule limited debate. Paul Reynaud and Pierre Mendès France criticized the plan as dangerous and inflationary. the Radical party allowed individual voting, keeping the cabinet barely afloat as it heads to a senate reckoning Friday.
The United States formally recognizes Germany’s option of Austria and notifies Berlin it will assume responsibility for Austria’s debts. Diplomatic notes delivered by Ambassador H. B. Wilson state Washington’s recognition and the transfer of Austria’s debts to Germany.
Samuel W. Graffin of White Plains New Jersey known as the American aristocrat spoke to three Corry Public Schools groups. At Senior High he addressed a general assembly on Six Point Living in the World. He spoke to Junior High at 1 pm on Things That Count and to teachers at 4 11 pm on Master Potters and Common Clay. His talks emphasized philosophy of life and common sense.
Two FBI alcohol tax operatives surveyed the vicinity today for illicit distilleries and moonshine transport. The notice urges informing the Internal Revenue Department about non tax paid liquor, offering confidential reports to Oliver Gette, investigator in charge, at 722 New Federal Building Pittsburgh.
Superior Court Judge Arthur Jones positions on the Republican gubernatorial ballot were set as the state election bureau conducted drawings. Kennedy secured the top gubernatorial slot amid ongoing party nominations in Barrisburg with reports noting Kennedy's lead and party positioning.
Chicago reports a deadly hotel blaze on April 1. Seven men died and two injured seriously as fire swept upper floors of a four story hotel on West Madison Street between two smaller hotels. morgue reports indicate victims suffered fatal smoke inhalation with burns.
The labor relations board ruled that a union contract refusal violated the Wagner Act. Inland Steel Co Chicago was ordered to bargain with the Steel Workers Organizing Committee and sign if a wage and hours agreement is reached. The decision set a landmark precedent and echoed John L. Lewis’ CIO stance amid the little steel strike. Other major independents such as Republic Steel Bethlehem National Youngstown Sheet and Weirton make up about 25 percent of U.S. steel output.
Dauphin County Judge John Fox ruled a 1927 oil and gasoline probe in Pennsylvania unconstitutional. The investigation, authorized by a joint resolution rather than a regular act, was deemed invalid for due process and lack of public interest. Governor Earle had ordered the probe after noting a price gap between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
A clash between the United Rubber Workers of America and Continental Rubber Company forces the shutdown of two departments at the Erie plant, laying off 178 workers. Union officials claim a rubber expert was dismissed for disciplinary reasons, while management says the worker was not discharged. Pickets block access and absenteeism already hampers production.
United States Army Engineers announce suspension of survey work for the Kinzua Dam project on the Allegheny River near Hinusras Teene. Most surveyors reassigned to urgent projects. Kinzua work likely to resume next year. The effort has faced local opposition over Indian reservation concerns and flood control plans. Road improvements between Warren and Kinga progress amid blasting and possible inundation reminders.
Washington April 6 The house labor sub committee reports a wage hour bill to set minimum wages at not less than the weighted average pay in each craft and industry. A five man independent board would fix rates and hours with gradual steps up to 40 cents an hour, capping at 40 cents.
Washington April 6 The House voted to end general debate on the government reorganization bill when it adjourns tonight. Administration leaders secured unanimous consent for a three hour limit after failing to end debate earlier. Representative Ralph Church protested the first request, while John J Cochran faced objections to a second unanimous consent move as Speaker Bankhead sought to restore order.
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