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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1938
Page
1
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Harrisburg April 20 United Press reports a cross fire in Pennsylvania politics as Gov George H Earle faces calls to resign over a personal loan from Philadelphia contractor Matthew H McCloskey. Democrats and Republicans charge misuse of funds and influence while opponents link loans to state contracts and party leadership.
The liquor control board will reject renewals for licenses expiring after revocations reversed by courts. Board member T. Twing Brooks cited three Pittabureh district cases where the board was overruled. The Hranses face tenawal trials starting May 1 in that district.
Pennsylvania's pardon board weighs two death-row cases of Joe Senauskas and John Polens, both in Warren County jail awaiting electrocution in May. Prosecution and defense officials traveled to Harrisburg for today’s meeting as observers expect a decision on commutations or sentence. The long-delayed case has hung for over two years and may finally be settled this session.
Three men including two Clintonville brothers David Cross 25 and Pat Cross were named in Venango county grand jury indictments for robbery and assault. A third man Testét LY Corey alias Jerry Bright and a John Doe were linked to a holdup spree across Clintonville Oil City and Franklin. All three fugitives from justice, with one attack on Savoy Inn Ken Grove City where a state trooper was wounded.
Harrisburg April 20 District Attorney Charles B Wr ay declared Roy Lackard tied to a murder act after intercepting a letter. Attorney General Charles J Margiotti called for the chair if guilt proved as part of a pardon board submission amid inquiries into a railroad spike crime.
Hollywood April 20. A high trapeze act of four girls collapsed when a ladder split, killing one performer and injuring another. Hildwell 36, daughter of a Savannah evangelist, and Rewberts of North Vernon Indiana were atop the ladder when the brace failed, sending the group to the ground.
President Roosevelt praised Britain and Italy for treaty settlements while avoiding actions that might invite broader war. Congress debates labeling Germany and Japan as aggressors, amid isolationist fears and secret-accord suspicions with Britain. Insurgent Spain attacks Tortosa, China reports major Japanese offensives, and Italy and France rush a new friendship treaty. U S Securities inquiry widens as Lamont linked to Whitney affair.
On the Führer’s birthday in Berlin, a display showcased the heaviest German tank yet, with four inch gun turrets and multiple machine guns. Nine units rolled down Unter Den Linden as observers noted experimental design, 18 ton weight, large aquad turrets, 198 millimeter gun projection, and high maneuverability.
Washington April 20 Roosevelt expands aid to public utilities while Hopkins urges a 5.5 billion recovery program with a 1.25 billion relief appropriation to fund WPA plus utility construction. Senate committee debate centers on relief timing and tax changes amid partisan calls for restraint.
New York April 20 Police weigh three theories in the disappearance of Andrew Carnegie Whitfield missing nephew of Mrs Andre Carnegie He may have flown his airplane over the ocean in a possible act of self destruction Another possibility is that he chose to vanish for personal reasons or that the plane crashed near Long Island or the Connecticut shore
Deputy Coroner Lawrence Davison narrowly avoided collision when his car was struck by train No 7 at Linnitz street crossing Union City while en route to friends. Mrs J Dabistrand and infant Jon Robert escaped unharmed as the vehicle stalled on the tracks with the engine unable to stop in time. Engineer White of Meadville aided by stopping the engine after impact.
Mercer Pa April 20 Attorney Edmin C Moan orders Mercer county theatres to stop operations of bank nights on May 14. Five theatres in Sharon Greenville and Mercer singled out. other county theatres reportedly quit the practice.
Mercer Pa April 20 Judge George H Rowley set May 2 for a motion hearing on Ed Ward Williams Jamestown batcher formerly of Washington Pa who walls convicted only of first degree murder in the death of Nicky Moros a Ville tavern operator The case centers on Ward Williams alleged involvement in Moros death and seeks another trial date and review of the verdict
State Senator Edward J. Thompson urged Gov Warle and lawmakers to convene a special session to authorize a $75,000,000 public works plan funded by Federal money to replace at least 1,000 obsolete school buildings. If Congress approves a $900,000,000 appropriation, Pennsylvania could receive about 10 percent. Thompson noted the General State Authority lacks authority to participate and cited existing PWA construction underway.
Pittsburgh April 20 Democrats dispute over party slate deepens as Attorney General Charles Margiotti jokes only the grave would part Lawrence and Senator Guffey. He notes Guffey backing a rival slate against the party line, signaling split within state leadership.
Washington April 20 The senate unemployment and relief committee urged prompt repeal of the profits tax and drastic modification of the capital gains tax as part of a comprehensive set of recommendations to speed economic recovery. The report notes business leaders broadly support the tax changes though they are stalled in conference between House and Senate. Roosevelt administration backs changes but House conferees oppose them amid ongoing relief program considerations.
New York April 40. Murray Levine offers a reward of 325,000 for information leading to the recovery of his 11 year old son Peter Levine, last seen Feb 24 on his way home from school, plus 5 000 for information that would lead to recovery of the body. A note arrived at the United Press with a photo of Peter in his sweater. The father ignores rumors and seeks tips within 20 days.
SHENANDOAH Pa April 20 A new process claims to raise coal mining efficiency by at least ten percent. Developed by chemical engineers from Du Pont, the method uses heavy Mauld compounds to separate coal from materials, promising standardized high grade coal from varied feedstocks. Tests have been conducted at Weston colliery, with potential to reclaim more product per ton of raw material.
Corry youths Alfred Houghtaling aged 17 and Vern Houghtaling aged 14 were arrested after a days long search for breaking into the Phanco Jackson cottage on the lake front at Northast last week. Police estimate fishing tackle worth about 40 dollars stolen. They are to be arraigned later today. Five air force crew killed in Lyons attack near Paris.
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