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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1937
Page
1
The 1937-38 Corry School District budget will be presented at a special Monday meeting in the Library building. Board members convene to approve tentative appropriations and set the tax levy date, with public display of expenditures required by state code.
Sixteen strikers and the union president were convicted under an 1881 act for a March 15 sit-down at Brooklyn Jewish Hospital. Judges deliberated 95 minutes, bail set, sentence for April 20. Trial cited hospital disruption and a child death linked to elevator chaos, with defense challenging a key nurse’s testimony.
April 22 London British Prime Minister Baldwin said Britain will join a world economic conference if preparatory work is adequate and success likely. Hitler told George Lanabury that Germany would participate if the proposal comes from an outstanding head of government such as President Roosevelt.
Street department workers under Street Commissioner Edward J Harrington repair and grade gravel streets citywide. Warmer weather will accelerate upgrades as extra crews join the effort. Harrington’s surveys mapped Spring Street repairs as priorities. Brick streets remain in fair condition with WIPA funding limits delaying brickwork.
S. M. Monty McClure, lieutenant governor of Division 1 Pennsylvania Kiwanis, spoke at the Corry Kiwanis luncheon titled "So What?" He outlined Kiwanis aims and activities, and its meaning to individuals. Afterward he met with directors as thirty members and three guests attended the meeting.
Announcement from the Corry High School faculty manager states plans for a rapidly progressing concert at a local high school auditorium in mid May. The program will feature a 30 piece band with cooperation from the entire student body.
In Pittsburgh on April 22 Max Mullen and co defendants facing conspiracy to defraud business houses in Pittsburgh McKeesport and New Kensington districts were granted a retrial on one conspiracy count. Mullen was indicted May 6 1986 on 28 counts with the main fraud charges and one conspiracy count. prior verdicts varied.
Clark Gable testified as a defense witness for Violet Norton in a mail fraud case. The English housewife claims Gable aided her fraud to obtain money from his employers for her daughter Gwendoline. Prosecutors questioned doubles and past allegations, while the defense argued Norton may have mistaken a Frank Billings for Gable in a cottage incident 15 years ago.
Soviet Ambassador Alexander Troyanovsky said Russia would back democracy when the choice arises between imperfect democracy and perfect fascism. In Pittsburgh police seek John Fiore, a butcher's assistant, in connection with the alleged knife attack that left Willem Delica dead last night on the Southside residence.
In Filbert near Uniontown Pa a three hour gun battle erupts as fugitive Hamilton Lestwich barricades in a mine house. State Trooper Joseph Hoffer is critically wounded and Lestwich is killed. Police say two other escapees remained at large.
In a Midwest sweep, Senator J Hamilton Lewis argues for Earl of Philippines benefit and blue liberal policies as potential successor to President Roosevelt. He cites Governor Barle and Paull V. McNutt as possible running mates. political momentum builds with 1940 campaign chatter.
Harrisburg April 22 The House held a Thursday session for initial readings as the Senate prepared for a battle next week over the administration supported chain store tax aimed at teacher salaries in county class districts. Debate centered on the chain store tax and Holland bill to remove a Teal estate exemption.
April 22 reports say rebel artillery shelled central Madrid for the 11th day of bombardment. About 140 dead or wounded 800, shells rained from dawn to 7 02 p m as workers and women fled to shelters crowds scattered to flats and subways. ten casualties with two confirmed dead.
In the House of Commons on April 22 the British government faced a sharp attack over its handling of war debt to the United States. Conservative Albert Alexander urged settlement through Naval Chamberlain, the exchequer minister, warning that any delay would have consequences.
Secretary Henry Morgenthau Jr said the President's revised budget message makes him comfortable and pleased with the country's financial outlook. The remarks came during a Washington briefing onApril 22.
Three condemned inmates Juli Polens Joe Senauksas and Paul Ferrie in Warren County jail seek relief as a bill before the state legislature would abolish capital punishment. The measure would replace death sentences with life terms and affect the three pending executions. Legal maneuvers include appeals to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court with deadlines by May 10 as Governor Earle weighs timing after orders refuse Ferrie a new trial and a ruling could void the sentence if the bill passes before execution date.
Harrisburg April 22 the state pardon board refused clemency for Marcus England Edward Shawell and Andy Yucas all convicted murderers from Berkn county and Indiana The trio are scheduled for execution in May
United Press dispatch from Washington reports that Congress backs President Roosevelt’s economy drive, aiming to cut proposed fiscal 1098 expenditures by up to 1 000 000 000. Key measures eyed include Wagner and Jay Leney education bills and Hill work-relief funds, with broad support for reducing costs while maintaining essential programs.
Rebel forces report led by General Gonzalo Queipo de la Noche face strategic pressure as a split emerges over commands near the Moroccan border. Insurgent units retreat from Pozoblanco toward Morgasca after a failed advance toward mineral-rich areas and key supply lines.
The report notes heavy losses and disruption in Milwaukee as authorities describe a violent incident causing property and economic damage. Police and city officials respond while investigators seek lines of inquiry and victims. The exact figures and locations are unclear due to the damaged OCR text.
National Boys Week will be observed in this city under the Rotary club. Plans include daily programs with services in churches on Sunday, April 25, and themes such as Music Day in schools, Americanization Day, Boys in Industry, Civic Affairs Day, Health Day, and outdoor events Saturday. Adjutant Jaze Sullivan chairs committees. Harry Spicer oversees Americanization. Donald Watwon leads Boys in Industry. Ralph S. Dewayla runs the school officer rotation. C. M. Hengat coordinates outdoor activities.
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