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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1937
Page
1
President Roosevelt orders a broad economy drive as federal expenditures face tighter limits. Beaverdam Atxsburg road contract awarded to Charles H. Fry Construction Co. to build 5.18 miles of bituminous surface through Wayne and Amity townships, aiming for rapid completion.
Wilmington April 14 United Press two young New Yorkers sparked a heated stockholders meeting at Bethlehem Steel. A motion to create an honorary chairman post for Charles Schwab aimed to cut his $200000 salary to $25000. The motion was defeated 2 38,808 shares to 269 amid angry shouts and threats.
Appeals heard before a higher court on three appeals from judgments of the Erie county common pleas court. Arguments were heard on the appeal of F C Leland of Buffalo New York and John and Hilebeth Seratens of Corry Pennsylvania who argued that a verdict disallowing an $800 fire insurance claim against the Firemen's Insurance Co of New York should be set aside.
Harrisburg April 14 Governor George H Berle signed the L ennle Rabin son bill legalizing Sunday fishing in Pennsylvania just before the 1937 trout season opener. The measure clears the way for recreational anglers and marks a milestone in statewide fishing policy.
Three armed bandits robbed the Hall Street branch of the National Bank of Grand Rapids around 10:30 a.m. escaping with about 35000. Two customers were present, no one was injured, as the perpetrators fled in a waiting car with a fourth bandit at the wheel.
Acting Treasurer Trene Mullen announced she will follow the policy of former treasurer Frank E. Westley regarding tax collection. She has not yet been sworn in due to bond and oath formalities but expects no change in collection methods. Receipts for 1937 city taxes have run about 300 dollars daily, with many payments arriving only recently. Tomorrow is the final day for 1935 county tax payments at the treasurer's office, with additional costs to be added after.
Washington April 14 Democrats defeated a Republican bid for hearings on the town send old age pension plan and similar pension legislation. Rep Allen T. Treadway Rhode Island Mass said the vote was 16 to 7 along party lines.
Acting on personal orders from Gov Geo H Earle Major Lynn Adams of the state police laid the groundwork for an investigation into the gravel scandal in state highway district No 1 spanning several northwest counties. He left for an undisclosed destination after hours in the area with Louis Whitecotton continuing the inquiry. Adams offered no comment, saying his report would go directly to Governor Barle.
The Corry School District weighs the legality of dropping five instructors under a new teachers tenure act signed by Governor Warle. Directors question whether contract nonrenewal can override existing renewals, and have asked the legal department to rule. Until then no replacements will be pursued.
United Press dispatch from Washington April 14 details two Black men tortured with blow torches by a mob, shaping renewed House support for the Gavagan bill making lynching a federal crime. Speaker predicted House passage by a two to one margin despite southern Democratic opposition. A grand jury in Mississippi opened an inquiry into the lynchings as sheriffs disclosed deputies failed to identify any mob participants. Further details continued on page seven.
April 14 President Roosevelt reinforced a prepared address to the Pan American Union Board of Governors, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to foreign relations and goodwill in its outward policy.
Washington April 14 A legislative program to create a national labor policy designed to prevent strikes will be submitted to the labor policy conference called by Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins The plan reportedly follows a White House meeting between President Roosevelt and Perkins to discuss labor legislation and policy shifts that would guide labor capital relations during the conference
Henry Ford, returning to work in Deadborn after a Georgia winter break, says the Wagner act won t affect Ford Motor and vows expansion. He disputes wage boosts to 10 a day, pledges higher pay to attract workers, and questions the value of unions, noting workers may join freely but gain only dues. He dismisses knowledge of the AFL CIO and asserts 83 years of building his business with no restrictions on union membership.
In a discussion on labor reform, Ford Motor Company leaders debate the Wagner act and possible sit-down strikes, noting they have always followed the law and will respond if a factory sit-in occurs. Opinions stress individual independence and collective action.
In District L which includes Erie county a department shakeup was announced by Highways Secretary Warren Van Dyke. Appointments include Franklin B Brown Warren district township engineer Hugh H Tate Mercer construction engineer John S Sherrod Crawford assistant maintenance superintendent Joseph C Bradenburg Crawford construction inspector and Francis Duffy of Erie promoted to senior construction inspector. Dismissals in District 1 included H Wheelock Samuel Johnston and Charles Pozewski. Arthur M Palm of Warren was transferred from Franklin district to Clearfield district as assistant district construction engineer.
No agreement was reached in a week long strike at Kurtz Furniture Company as plant officials, American Federation of Labor officers, and local union members met with Superintendent W. A. Redmond. K. Wheelock of Cleveland, the plant's chief stockholder, attended the conference.
The senate elections committee considered postponing the Lovett bill to establish permanent voter registration from May 1 to January 1. The Association of County Commissioners opposed immediate adoption, citing 1937 budget constraints and lack of funds to record permanent registrations next year. Erie County protested the delay, while debate focused on keeping street voter lists and whether rural voters could be alphabetized by street names rather than house numbers.
Niagara Falls police probed if a man who died after leaping from the tower arch bridge was Robert Irwin, a person sought in the Gedeon murders in New York City. The investigation focused on a possible connection to the case, with officers reviewing evidence and pursuing leads.
Ontario Premier Hepburn demands two cabinet members resign over their stance on a General Motors Oshawa strike. He insists the cabinet must be united behind ministers who back his position against the United Automobile Workers, amid cross border pressure and union activity.
Washington April 14 Philip Murray vice president of the United Mine Workers of America charged before the La Follette civil liberties committee that operators the sheriff several judges and political marines conspired to keep the miners union out of Harlan county Kentucky in a heated US labor inquiry.
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