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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1938
Page
1
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Jack Kennedy 19 of Vandergrift drowned after cramps while swimming from a boat at Canadohta Lake near Corry. Separated from a group of vacationing girls and dragged by divers for seven hours, his body was recovered as Corry residents aided in the long search. Kennedy, a Penn State freshman track member, had been camping at Nicholson’s for five weeks with his brother Tom Kennedy aboard a boat prior to the incident.
Harrisburg August 3 The house committee investigating graft charges against the Earle administration defied a Dauphin county court restraining order and issued a subpena for District Attorney Carl B Shelley. The move aimed to shift the inquiry from the county grand jury to the House committee, prompting court questions on constitutional validity and prompting Shelley's readiness to testify.
The National Labor Relations Board defies Gov Nelson Graschel martial law order and orders trial examiner Madison Hill to reconvene the adjourned Maytag Co labor dispute hearing at 10 am the next day in Des Moines federal district court.
District Attorney Thomas B. Dewey and district attorney investigators examined the $100 million lottery racket linked to the late Dytel Bchuitz. The probe may involve officials beyond two judges and the former district attorney who testified yesterday.
The heat wave spread across Pennsylvania as temperatures rose to 90 in many cities. Harrisburg reached 91, Philadelphia 90, and Pittsburgh 89 to 90 while a heat death was reported in the west and two drownings occurred as people sought relief. The forecast hinted possible relief with showers on Thursday.
Maryland and Pennsylvania National Guard units the 111th and 112th infantry detachments staged a large scale war game at Indiantown Gap Pa a 1600 acre reserve. Soldiers practiced battlefield maneuvers with field kitchens first aid stations and hospital quarters set up across the South Mountain area as the 28th division prepared for tactical training before muster.
Aliquippa man Edward Brady 27 who served time for numbers activities was turned over to Trumbull County Ohio sheriff facing two murder charges in a Sharon nightclub shooting that killed Samus Craig 38. Police traced him via automobile license records and arrested him in Aliquippa. Brady reportedly admitted shooting at nightclubs near the Off-Pa line.
Unifed Press reports on the Siberian Manchukuo Korea frontier showing Moscow signaling ongoing hostilities while denying major war. A tentative, limited skirmish scenario persists with both sides wary of a full conflict. Mussolini boosts Italy’s armed forces as France strengthens gendarmerie and Italy restricts Jewish school admissions.
Wire Chief Andrew Paulson opened an inquiry into an apparent attempt to burn the G. W. Akam farm barn on South Center Street R D 1. A wax paper shard from a bread wrapper was found under hay igniting, likely Saturday night or Sunday. the wet hay prevented a fire. No motive given. investigation continues.
Shenango Valley marked its annual Buhl Day with store closures as businesses paused to honor Mr and Mrs Frank H Buhl noted as the community’s leading philanthropists. The principal speaker announced was state legislator James J Davis of Penna who married into local industry.
United Press reports yesterday's primaries in four states. In Virginia Howard W. Smith won renomination in the eighth district over William E. Dodd Jr. In the second district Colgate W. Darden defeated Ren Hamilton for the Democratic nomination. Missouri saw Senator Bennett Clark renominated with Republican Henry Caulfield nominated to oppose him. West Virginia three new Democratic congressmen led and were renominated with other Democrats unopposed.
The Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee broadened its probe into Kentucky's primary, accusing the major campaign forces of Alben Barkley and Gov. Chandler of improper tactics that could imperil the ballot. The inquiry targets the gubernatorial race and its Democratic nominee.
Reports from Shanghat state Japanese air attacks blasted river traffic in the Yangtse valley. A British launch, 35 miles below Hankow, was bombed and strafed, killing a British customs harbor officer J. T. C. Crawley and a Chinese worker. six Japanese planes were involved.
Coroner S T Bowers of Jamestown ruled the death of Ervin Cady of Clymer accidental after investigating a Friday crash near Clymer. Cady died from collision injuries when his car hit Marian Zurn’s vehicle. Zurn suffered a broken knee. two Erie women were bruised. Cady’s son Merle was bruised but not seriously hurt. Funeral services were held in Clymer with burial there.
The Gily Council will hear proposals from four engineering firms on plans for intercepting sewers and a disposal plant. An application to the Public Works Administration for 45 percent funding may follow, with later public input via a taxpayer meeting and a bond referendum discussion.
Paris reporters and buyers view Paris winter fashion with romance and femininity returning. High coiffures replace modest hats and evening gowns avoid shoulder straps in a new mysterious style. A separate item notes four freight cars overturned in Philadelphia's freight yard during yard operations.
Glen Perry president of an association reports progress on an all day Columbus picnic planned for the next Wednesday August 10 with weather cooperation as the main hope. The program includes races for children and a tug of war with the Corry Band to provide entertainment and promises one of the most enjoyable picnic reunions in years.
The majority floor leader introduced a bill to appropriate $25,000,000 for unemployment relief until the next session. The measure, reported by the committee, would pull funds from tax sources to avoid transfers from general funds.
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