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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1936

Page

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Two Murder Suspects Face Arraignment in Warren Case

Yoo Seheaustens, 19, of Hartist Connecticut and John G. Polens, 2, of near Garland, are to be arraigned before Justice T. Richer Evans in Warren on 95 murder counts tied to the fatal shooting of Metro Seminar, 40, on the Youngeville Pittafield highway. District Attorney LeRoy Eddy intends grand jury action. police report confessions from both suspects. Semenuskas, hurt earlier, implicated Polens and led to the getaway vehicle. revolver found on the Cola farm.

Yoo Seheaustens Hartist Conn John G. Polens Near Garland Justice of the Peace T. Richer Evans Warren Metro Seminar Youngeville- Pittafield Wurder Deniston al Ben Havy LeRoy Eddy Sencauskas Polen Art Hanini Warten County Polens Pitts Hirsh Senenyskas Semenuskas Waa Colza Valle Corry Polens 13

Drop Murder Charges Against County Farmer

Murder charges were dropped against James Sellen of Harborcreek at a hearing in Erie. Voluntary manslaughter charges were filed by the district attorney, and Sellen waived the hearing. The death of James Welch occurred after a fight involving Sellen. Edward Woster is being sought in New York state in connection with the crime.

Droype James Sellen R.D Harborcreek Jonal Pulige Paul Watson Erie Dstrict Mortimer Graham Sellen James Welch Brie Naira Peller Edward Woster Stenton Seen New York State Foster Welth Seller

House Ways and Means Accepts Major Corporate Tax Plan

United Press reports on April 8 in Washington that the House Ways and Means committee, dominated by Democrats, forms a $799,000,000 corporate tax bill and accepts the major principle of the plan.

United Press Washington House Ways and Means Committee

Mussolini vows total war on enemy forces in Ethiopia

Premier Mussolini told the cabinet in Rome that Ethiopia's allied forces must be annihilated to secure Italy's colonies. He asserted the plan cannot fail, nor will it be delayed, as Italy pursues a complete victory.

Rome Benito Mussolini Hthi Wpia Mussolini Italy

Budget and staff actions loom for Waeling school board

The Waeling board of education meets at 7 tonight to consider 1936 37 staff appointments and possible changes amid resignations. A first public budget report will be given and guidance on the school tax millage is expected. Retrenchment measures due to the districts financial plight will be formally discussed with potential action.

Board of Education

Jobless Insurance Push Signals State Action

Congressional leaders told Governor Basle there is no delay duty for states to join the Federal unemployment insurance act. The governor plans a May 4 special session to consider the program as Pennsylvania employers would contribute one percent of payroll into the fund, with total annual cost exceeding twenty million dollars.

Earle Ross Downing United Press Marriqbuirg Basle Washington Pennsylvania HP Lit Commonwealth

Peace talk urged as Italy Ethiopia war looms

Geneva April 8 The League of Nations planned immediate peace negotiations with Italy after a British note alleged Italy used poison gas in Ethiopia. A committee would study anti gas violations while Salvador de Madariaga was to approach Baron Pompeo Aloisi. Red Cross said it had no information on the anti gas convention. In the US the South suffered 942 deaths from storms and tornadoes, with 186 dead in Gainesville Georgia and 206 in Tupelo Mississippi. President Roosevelt ordered $2.5 million for tornado relief.

United Press Geneva League of Nations Today Italy Ethiopia Committee of 18 Salvador de Madariaga Baron Pompeo Aloisi Great Britain Teague League Red Cross Joseph Avenu Gainesville Tupelo Miss Roosevelt Bermuda

Tax Bill Ready for House Vote in Ten Days

Washington April better than expected progress as the House Ways and Means Committee finishes hearings on President Roosevelt's tax program and drafts a bill for floor action in about ten days. The appropriations committee also begins hearings on the $1.5 billion WPA relief plan with Works Progress Administrator Harry Hopkins testifying. Critics from four Chambers of Commerce call for government economies and oppose new levies while the administration pledges to maintain the sub committee's plan despite business opposition.

Edward W. Lewis United Press Washington House Ways and Means Roosevelt House Appropriations Committee Works Progress Harry Hawkins Chamber of Commerce

Roosevelt Strong Choice In Wisconsin Primary

Milwaukee Wis April 8 early returns from Wisconsin show Franklin D Roosevelt favored by about two thirds of voters for president over William Borah. Borah leads the Republican delegates race for the national convention with three Borah instructed candidates ahead of uninstructed ones. results tabulated from 1 576 of 2 919 precincts include Roosevelt 188 848 Borah 76 84.

United Press Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Franklin D. Roosevelt William F. Borah Porah Roosevelt Borah

France Bares Peace Plan Slayings Sentencing in Case

Mrs Grace Dubois 61 faces life in prison after a jury found her guilty of first degree murder in the slaying of her physician son in Los Angeles California. The panel of five women and seven men recommended life imprisonment without possibility of parole. Sentencing is set for Friday in Superior Court.

Son United Press Los Angheds Calif Grace DuBois Shatabe Superior Court

Probe on Erie beer places may close some venues

District Attorney Mortimer H. Graham announced a thorough citywide probe of all beer establishments. Two unknowns began checking every beer dispensary in Erie County, aiming to report within 30 days on licenses to renew or deny. Mayor Glen Miller intends to work with county officials to consider closings. previous arrests reduced violations but concerns persist. Daniel M. Clemson dies after three day illness at age 83 in Clemson Stricken Pittsburgh.

Bios Prietors Glen Miller Ralph McCord

France’s plan for European security and consolidation

France publicly outlines a sweeping postwar peace plan to consolidate Europe through collective security and mutual aid. It calls for a rapid international air, land, and sea force, currency stabilization, and equality of colonial territories. sent to Britain, Belgium, Italy, and the League of Nations for consideration.

Ralph Heinzen United Press France Great Britain Belgium Italy Germany Laagie of Nations Adolf Hitler

Confesses to Murder in Butler County

SUTLER Pa April 8 State police held Elmer Double Sr 60 year old New Kensington man today upon his alleged confession that he slew his sister because he disagreed with her will Double was brought here yesterday from Washington where he was apprehended by state and Butler county officers He was charged with murder before Alderman Porter Scott Butler by state police.

United Press Sutler Elmer Double New Kensington Double Washington Buller Porter Scott Butler

Corry Trio Wins in Northwest Pennsylvania District

Corry High School girls trio Dorothy Mae Rickers Louise Whiteley and Ethel Beckwith won the northwest district Pennsyl vania Music and Forensic League contest in Greenville gaining the right to compete in the state finals at Pottsville April 22 and 25. Fellow competitors were from Karns City Shenango Oj City Greenville Sharon and others from Erie Crawford Lawrence Butler Venango Mercer counties. Principal Steen and music instructor Dilas Beatrice Staffer accompanied the group as the Corry Glee Club and ensemble advance hopes for further success.

Corry High School Pennsylvania Music and Forensic League Greenville Dorothy Mae Rickers Louise Whiteley Ethel Beckwith Corry Karns City Shenango Oj City Sharon Pottsville Erie Crawford Lawrence Butler Venango Mercer Corry High Dilas Beatrice Supervior Varius Club Howard J. Steen

Open Searching Probe Of Wreck Fatality Tragedy Details

Eight air experts from the department of commerce examined the wreckage of a Transcontinental & Western Air Lines plane in Cheat mountains near Uniontown Pennsylvania. The crash killed 11 people including two pilots and nine passengers. Survivors were hospitalized and a public hearing was hinted at in Tilton or Pittsburgh. The wreckage search aimed to determine the cause amid conflicting notes on the event.

Department of Commerce TWA Uniontown United Press Uniontown Transcontinental & Western Air Lines Cheat Mountains Corps of Federal Correlly AL Officiity Lele Didate Aly Surety Aliel Slaton Senate H.W. Schroeder Any Lines Inspection Sevice Dennis Mulligan South Trimble Cotiottor Tilontown Pittsburgh Umorrayr PWA Niontown Hospital Meyer Ellenstei Newark Nellit Granger Hgrd Charles 4. Challinor Cleveland Ben Stanley J. Boyersdorter Steubenvilly Boyersdorfer Challiner Valley Forge Military Academy Wayne Robert G. Evans Lancaster Crawford T. Kelly McKeesport Donald August Grayo

Plane stewardess hero proves brave in crash rescue

Net We Granger, 5 foot 2, 102 pounds, a TWA stewardess, crawled six miles through rough mountains to summon aid after a late night liner crash near Minignton, saving two passengers. She bandaged them with her petticoat, then was guarded in a hotel while interviews were arranged with TWA officials.

TWA Charles M. Pooler United Press Conyright Minigntown Herole Tittie We Granger Weizht Wishea Moe Ald Miss Granger Transcontinental and Western Air, Inc McKeesport

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