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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1938
Page
1
A spring storm roared eastward as France faced political tension after Blum resigned, with reports of rising unrest and fears of widespread demonstrations. The turmoil followed a period of economic strain and social upheaval, stoking uncertainty about the nation's future leadership.
Walter J. Sing 48, of Ashtabula Ohio formerly Curry died at Gosors hospital after injuries from an auto crash Tuesday. The Line family once lived on Rock Steel ker and later moved to Ashtabula. Fortier J Weber and Mrs Henry Asman are among relatives. Funeral services at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Monday at 4 PM with burial in Pine Grove cemetery.
Hari N. Gibson was released in police court after evidence was deemed insufficient to hold him in the theft of gasoline from a car parked on East Street. Authorities continue to investigate the incident, with Warren deputies and city police involved.
Harrisburg April 4 Realignment of Pennsylvania's organized workers into separate CIO AFL camps completed today. William Green delivered the AFL charter denouncing the chairman as autocrat and dictator and urged AFL unionists to oppose Lewis' governorship choice while avoiding direct reference to Kennedy.
Washington April 8 Senate moves toward final action on revenue measure and removes House provision for liquor tax rise to 25 cents a gallon, keeping the rate at $2.00. The Senate met earlier than usual and faced the broader $5.381 billion revenue bill with undistributed profits tax intact.
United Press reports in Pittsburgh that Japan and Britain may enlarge naval forces as part of a broader global pressure campaign. Tokyo signals intent to oppose naval buildup while U S and Britain pursue a naval expansion program, with implications for the upcoming Kennedy gubernatorial campaign in the Democratic arena.
Paris April 8 Premier Leon Blum's Leftist government resigns after the senate rejects its demand for extraordinary powers to restore finances. The senate vote 223 to 49 blocks discussion of the financial program. Police surround the senate as Lebrun asks Edouard Daladier to form a new ministry.
Washington April 8 Admin forces pushed the government reorganization bill toward final action winning tentative house approval of a section authorizing the president to appoint six administrative assistants at annual salaries of 10000 dollars. The section had been approved last year and folded into the broader reform measure as the house moves to the comptroller general’s office provisions amid rival opposition and a lingering court fight.
Representatives of 450000 railway workers at the ninth annual AFL convention urged President Roosevelt to reject any rehabilitation plan requiring wage cuts. They also urged legislation to permit immediate retirement of existing funds at current market values and issue new bonds bearing interest.
Over 500 Warren county residents attend an address by Charles Alvin Jones Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Leo C Mundy running mate at the Warren court home Last evening Jones argued business and industry deserve fair profit and freedom from unjust exactions and urged equal justice in government finance The piece continues on page three with no further details provided here
A Columbus driver, Damon, suffered burns and a wrenched leg when his truck burned near Warners Corners on Route 6 after ignition trouble. Insurance covers the loss of the 1936 Ford panel body, with Bracken and Perry Hovey among those affected. The blaze blocked police and fire response due to a downed telephone line. In Shanghai, a major storm battered the nation, with 20 dead and 11 missing as freezing rain and wind harmed wide regions. Red Cross and coast guard aided 20,000 flood victims in the Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia flood plains amid the worst flood in Alabama river history.
President Roosevelt signaled a coming public works plan valued at 1,000,000,000 in noninterest bearing loans to local communities. Hopkins outlined a broader expansion of public works, pensions, and social security, proposing end to direct relief and widespread child aid under the act.
In Huntingdon Pennsylvania Judge Arthur H. James replies to charges by former Governor Gifford Pinchot. Pinchot urges voters to study James record after a statewide radio address. James claims the attack shows partisan theatrics and defends his service.
Rev. C. H. Schafer pastor of Glenwood U. and church at dele sustained severe injuries when his automobile crashed into a stalled truck on a highway ten miles west of Union City after returning from evangelistic services at the Brethren in Christ church. He canceled remaining services here due to injuries.
Adolf Hitler led a series of speeches across Austria as Nazi organizers pushed for a 100 percent endorsement of the Austrian German union in Sunday's plebiscite. The drive resembled late campaign activity seen in American politics, with crowds and publicity aimed at securing approval.
About 1,000 locals attended the open house at the new Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation building on Park Place and Main Streets. The colonial style structure houses modern exchange equipment and toll facilities, with tours of all departments, including toll operator rooms and automated equipment, amid remarks highlighting the facility as a modern, well integrated local telephone hub.
May 6 rally planned in Carry to boost Democratic candidates before the primary. Walter H. Scott unopposed for State Assembly from Erie County Third District. he and Carl V. King spoke at North East and Wesleyville gatherings. George Stout rallied local units as Norbert J. Fitzgerald and others prepare May events.
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