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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1937
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR describes a theft at a dairy yard with a lever, possibly tools and livestock items. Mentions large quantity, 3 800 stones, tackle, copper, nickel, pigs, and bedding. Dates or exact times unclear, reference to January and a 2 p.m. note. Rest of text damaged, names not legible.
Johnstown faced partial evacuation as floodwaters rose above flood stage on Stoney Creek and the Conemaugh, threatening the area around the local plant. The heavy rain and rising rivers prompted warnings, school suspensions, and transport disruptions while officials warned of a repeat of the 1936 St Patrick’s flood.
Nearby creeks left their banks and the flats east of the city flooded to multiyear highs as nearly forty hours of steady rain battered the area. Street crews manned an all night vigil at the Seneca Street sewer intake while bridges and culverts suffered damage and low lying homes faced risk of sewer backup if rain continued.
An automobile stalled at Monterey railroad crossing one mile west of Union City Wag was struck by a freight train late Saturday afternoon, carried 400 feet down the tracks and demolished. Deoko Pittsburg driver suffered a slight laceration from glass while nearby. Doris and his father John 60 Union City and two other Pittsburgh men were in the car. they left moments before the impact. T. C. Swarts of the local highway patrol investigated.
President Roosevelt approved the Ahilfey-Vingon coal bill to curb price competition in the bituminous industry. The act aims to relieve pressure on operators and miners by removing the competitive distortions that have harmed stores and workers.
Members of the Board of Education meet to decide tentative approval of the 1987-38 budget and drain on the people’s tax, with final tax levy adoption due in May. The tentative appropriation will reveal the assessment needed to finance next term’s operations, as taxpayers currently pay $5 per capita and 10% of property assessment.
Washington April 1996 The congressional economy drive gains momentum under southern Democrats aiming to trim Roosevelt relief spending of 1.5 billion dollars While backers warn a bigger sum may be needed next winter to sustain relief The deficit bill this year stood at 789 million dollars and the bud get balance debate displaced the Supreme Court issue in congressional discussions Continued on page 4.
Three miners were killed and two injured at the Susquehanna colliery in Williamsport Pennsylvania after a steel drill struck a stick of dynamite and caused a deadly explosion on April 24.
Two thieves attempted a break in at the Climax Manufacturing Company plant around 1 50 this morning. Will Kolstee, the night watchman, confronted them as they fled through the boiler room toward Fifth Avenue, escaping in a car left on the street. John A. Shields, local manager, reported a chain hoist valued at about 25 dollars missing. minor tools may also have been taken. Kolstee chased the culprits briefly before returning to the plant to continue preparations for the week.
Hospital reports 10 year old Bertha Botts is recovering with favorable condition and out of immediate danger. Police Chief John Flanigan suspends further investigation after conflicting versions of the incident. Witnesses, including the victim, say a bed resting .22 caliber rifle discharged accidentally as Arthur Botts Jr. prepared to leave the bed, inflicting facial wounds. The girl was treated at home on Shady Avenue before being moved to hospital last Thursday. Walter Sweet family and John A Shields visited Cleveland relatives this weekend.
A Columbus residence suffered a fire Saturday afternoon traced to a chimney spark while the Stormes family was away. Firefighters lacked hose length to reach the scene, prompting a return trip for 1200 more feet of hose. The blaze gutted the two story frame dwelling and most furnishings, with contents valued at 8500 and structure at 93000. Only the frame of one side remained standing after extinguishment.
The Supreme Court will decide whether the New Deal era social security Old Age pensions program is constitutional. A ruling was expected before the court’s spring adjournment around June, with confirmation awaited from Washington.
United Press reports Harrisburg April 2 that the General State Authority will consider a $6,000,000 expansion program at Pennsylvania State College. Plans include a central unit to the standards building, a water system for the campus, forestry buildings, a library, and multiple additions to engineering, agriculture, and science facilities.
Police raided the Parke, Dios & Go plant near Detroit on April 26, smashing heads of guards and seizing a multi million dollar stash of narcotics and narcotics equipment. Authorities say the plant was the world’s largest producer of pharmaceuticals and the operation involved a large number of suspected drug offenders.
Gov. Bare set the week beginning May 24 for the execution of John Becker in Jefferson County murder case. Becker was convicted of first degree murder in the stabbing death of Kate Bracken, a railroad telegrapher, at a signal tower outside Brookville on April 10.
New York April 2 The Niet association reports a peak in employment and factory pay in early 1930s, with about 12,000,000 people underpaid in Amit 1 figures. The survey notes widespread low pay in manufacturing and contrasts current pay levels with 1929, while lawmakers push for more extensive national unemployment relief and a broader census.
A garage fire at a Union City home destroyed a car, tools, and interior contents. Owner Alex Curtson reported a short in the wiring caused the blaze. firefighters arrived quickly but the flames had already caused extensive damage. No insurance coverage found for the vehicle.
Unconfirmed reports from Atendaye indicate French Spanish border region forces under Gen Brisjo Molay reportedly captured Durango and Bibar as part of the ongoing push toward Blibeo. The消息 could not be independently verified as officials withheld confirmation.
A Maryland flood story describes Cumberland and Baltimore alarm as heavy rains cause high waters. A night watchman at Davison Chemical in Curtin Bay Way is reported dead. Water in Baltimore harbor rises to near the breakwater, endangering homes and businesses as officials mobilize city crews.
Three section hands die when struck by a Baltimore and Ohio train while assisting to clear earth slides that blocked the main line. Charles Christ aged 42 and Debed Lug aged 48 were killed instantly, William Rodgers 48 died later at Mt Braddock General Hospital.
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