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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1937
Page
1
President Roosevelt voiced hope that no new taxes will be needed in this congressional session. He has not decided the unemployment budget for next fiscal year and plans to submit revised estimates about 24 hours before sending his message to Congress.
Corry City Council unanimously approves a resolution urging the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to lower gas rates for small consumers from 78 to a rate aligned with larger users. The measure seeks joint action with Erie and Warren to press for a further reduction. Council to discuss further steps with Solicitor Blaine Kincaid.
The Stanford Hose Company held an election of officers with Raymond Sunefune as president and Biward Berry as vice president. Other posts filled include CA Paln as secretary treasurer Thoms Gare rlo trustees Frank Tinley William Heath and James Sullivan finance committee Charles Craker Fd Bales and Richard Rossboucher foreman Carl Peterson first assistant foreman Dorr Clark second assistant foreman Hubert Welden and delegate Frank J Kinley to the State convention with Richard Rossbacher as alternate. Later a fine dinner and entertainment for about seventy five members followed the election.
A small tornado ripped through Miami's southwest residential district injuring two people and unroofing several houses. No fatalities were reported as a 50-member police detail worked to maintain order while wind toppled shrubs, trees, and disrupted electrical service. Nearby, a separate windstorm hit Eau Gallie causing property damage but no injuries.
In Oshawa Ontario on April 8 a mounted RCMP contingent of 100 officers and Ontario provincial police were deployed to aid General Motors of Canada if it moves to reopen the strike-closed Oshawa plant. Premier Mitchell Hepburn warned the government would quell agitation believed to threaten order and hinted at raising an army if necessary.
Attempts by W. B. Coverdale Erie county highways superintendent to lead a Democratic revolt against Arthur Colegrove Democratic county chairman appear to fail. State Senator Gilson who was named as a leader quickly denies the report and backs Colegrove amid the gravel scandal. Colegrove telephones from Harrisburg to say the party will meet on the issue and vows to fight the scandal to a finish. He questions Coverdale for opposing the gravel they rejected earlier.
President William Green of the American Federation of Labor said the AFL executive council would meet within ten days to consider summoning a social convention with authority to expel the rebel Committee for Industrial Organization Unions. He would announce the council seating date soon, but the federation would assemble within ten days.
Word reached Columbus today of the death of Mrs D F Bartoo former resident who died at her Bainboro home after two years of illness and a year in bed. Survived by husband former principal of Columbus High School and five children. Funeral services and burial plans in Potter County announced.
New classes in typewriting begin April 19 under WPA Adult Education in the city. Held at Senior High School on regular school days from 4 to 7 p.m. The program welcomes beginners, advanced students, and renewals with practice and instruction at no charge. Enroll at the High School building Typewriting Room on April 19.
Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh depart Munich for their English home after a vacation in India. The notable aviator's party took off today on the return leg.
A United Ure dispatch from Wilmington reports Henry Ford plans a wage and condition package to thwart the United Automobile Workers drive in Ford factories. Ford aims to boost wages to ten dollars per day and improve conditions, signaling a tough stance against unionization while seeking to win employee support with increased pay and benefits. He is expected to meet workers and discuss terms, asserting a no-recognition stance toward the union.
The council unanimously approves a 7 hour parking limit on Center Street to reduce congestion and improve safety. A draft ordinance details new street by street changes and the plan to publish the rules for formal action at the upcoming meeting.
Two Corry youths Leo Higley and Louis Higbee pleaded guilty to stealing $40 from Central Service Station operated by Raymond McCay. They were paroled after arraignment before Judge Miles, with five years probation under Harold Dundon and Chief John D. Flanigan. The youths have found work locally and promised to stay out of trouble.
Three Erie men pled guilty to breaking and entering and larceny in connection with a robbery at the Lewis Sullivan clothing store in Union City. Frank Swartz and Patsy Beckwith were sent to Huntingdon reformatory, Mendel Diehlmas to the county workhouse for one year six months to two years. Judge Kitts handed down the sentences.
Harrisburg April 9 The newly created public utility commission readied to conduct its first official business on April 12. The initial executive session is slated for 1 20 p m next Monday. Cities listed include Pittsburgh Philadelphia Allentown and Harrisburg.
United Press reports Harrisburg April 9 that Governor signs eight revenue bills shaping a two year fiscal period. Measures include a 1.25 percent personal property levy and a 1 percent tax on tobacco products. Also approved are a 20 mill levy on utilities and various corporate taxes, with totals nearing 2.5 billion dollars for state funding.
United Press reports from Madrid in April 1937 describe Loyalist defenses under Gen. Miaja facing a heavy assault. Artillery, aerial bombardment, and infantry push west and north of the city as forces contest Castle Corpo Park and surrounding areas amid intense fighting.
City Engineer N R Dickson ordered to advertise for 2000 feet of sixty inch sewer pipe for a proposed storm sewer project. WPA plans to advertise for a similar quantity. Proposals will be opened at an April meeting.
In a surprising turn, the House rejected the Dies resolution condemning sit-down strikes as a public policy stance while aligning with the Senate on anti espionage and Wagner Act violations. Administration leaders aimed to press for a Senate vote to affirm the policy, amid a wild, partisan session with jeers and challenges.
About forty workers at the Kurtz firm threaten a walkout over pay and conditions. Management and workers representatives plan a conference Saturday morning or Monday to avert the strike and resume production.
Officers of the Local Legeno I A of Machinists announced a meeting at seven o clock Saturday evening in their new headquarters on Pilar avenue opposite the Spl esman Shoe store. All Aero Supply employees are urged to attend to discuss several business matters.
Rome April 9. Officials at the United States embassy said the embassy is likely to investigate the meaning of a Gloriale D'Ttelie article hinting that several Americans and possibly all Protestant missionaries might be expelled from Ethiopia shortly.
Roy Coons a 27 year old farm hand was killed near Sciota Crossing three miles north of Corry after midnight. He was found near the Buffalo division of the Pennsylvania Railroad, believed struck by a southbound train. Investigators and deputy coroner examined the scene and noted Coons had been employed at the John Bynnink farm on Deud Hill. His death is under inquiry with details scattered in the damaged report.
Gov George Ik Warle commemorates the 20th anniversary of America's entry into World War I. He describes Spanish conflict profiteering as a prelude to present dangers and urges abolition of war profits in U S industries to preserve neutrality and the Good Neighbor policy. Bart, top speaker at the Quaker City Business Men event, presses for ending war profits in industry.
Retiring Yale University president Jamen R Angell sharply questions President Roosevelt s judiciary plan in a public letter to Sam Whitlam H King of Utah, outlining concerns over the proposal and its implications for the balance of powers.
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