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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1930
Page
1
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United Press dispatch from Wokio reports the 24th Japanese destroyer flotilla ordered from Lastbon naval base to Hankow amid Yangtse River tensions. Ships expected to depart tomorrow as Communist forces threaten major cities and foreign interests. U S, British and other Japanese warships already in the area prepare to evacuate foreigners.
Five colored men robbed a construction camp of the McConnells & Laut Company in Butler Pennsylvania today. They escaped with about $500 from workers and fled as state police issued a lookout. A suspicious vehicle with Ohio plates was seen nearby shortly after the holdup.
NBC and CBS programs fill the evening with music and variety across WJZ WABC and WHAY. Listings show Morrimon chair at 5 00 ET Barbie history at 6 00 ET Generic Motors family party and Rochester Civic Orchestra at 9 00 ET plus Sign of the Shell at 8 30 ET among NBC CBS transfers.
Frame Brame, chief representative of the state Highway Department in the district, told Mayor Alexander that no funds are available for paving Columbus Avenue and the detour route into the city. Citizens have pressed for immediate paving of East Cohuntus Avenue, but no encouragement has been secured. The mayor seeks temporary repairs and full improvement, while the Highway Department denies action without funds. Senator Kittshay promised to assist in relief work authorization.
Chicago reports a brutal heat wave spreading across the central United States with temperatures over 100 degrees. Deaths from heat and drownings total an estimated three score as drought devastates agriculture from the Midwest to Pennsylvania and Maryland. Water use bans appear in Chevy Chase amid widespread dry conditions and looming crop losses estimated at 600 million dollars. Weather forecasters warn no general rainfall is seen soon, while officials forecast a worst drought on record.
The Chinese Nationalist government warns the United States to withdraw all its nationals from Kanchow after bandit threats. It declines responsibility for incidents if Americans stay. Kanchow, a 200000 population city on the Kansishg river near Changaha, was recently looted and burned by bandit troops.
Federal liquor raids of July 17 case hearings open in Erie before Commissioner Filer. Charles Gardens faces arraignment after agents reported 46 pints found at Cardenas curb stand on West Smith Street. Next case Sam Martowiak from East Main Street slated for tomorrow with Ray Powers of the Elks Club to appear August 6. Pleas of guilty expected from several defendants in coming days.
Three masked youths robbed actor Douglas Fairbanks of $100 in Santa Monica after he and Mary Pickford returned home. Fairbanks said he was confronted on the stairs by a gunman who recognized him and asked for money before the trio fled in a car.
Orange Va Aug 4 One of the strangest political years before Congress adjourned confronted a Hoover as he prepared to return to the White House after a weekend at Rapidan. He faces choosing personnel for the tariff commission and reorganizing the power commission amid recess appointment questions. Southern Republican leaders in Savannah plan a new regional organization to secure patronage once tied to Senate representation.
City council plans to receive bids for sidewalk construction and discuss routine business ahead of the regular meeting. Mayor Alexander cites little new action. bids in progress for multiple walls and street work. Commissioner Harrington led sewer work on the North Center and Center areas connected to future Ialk Street plans. Discussion expected on the Columbus Avarine route state takeover and possible state highway action.
A lone bandit with a revolver robbed the Roosevelt Inn near Union City last evening between 9 and 10. Proprietor G. W. Porkes was forced to surrender change totaling about 14 or 15 dollars as two other patrons looked on. Constable Nelson circulated a description and police searched for a car believed tied to the getaway.
A Philadelphia Ledger dispatch notes Lewisburg being chosen for an Eastern U.S. federal penitentiary site amid offered farm land. The borough will also host a new federal court building costing about 100000 dollars, housing the court, post office, and prohibition headquarters. Federal Judge Albert W Johnson resides there. Rail service includes both Pennsylvania and Reading lines serving Lewisburg. The site lies along the Lewisburg Mifflinburg highway with Buffalo Creek nearby.
Police report from North East states Lindsey of R D 1 this city Woodard alias Boyle, a woman, and James Dailey, all from this city, were arrested on disorderly conduct charges after an auto incident. Woodard allegedly tried to flee but was retaken. The four await transfer to Erie county jail. The woman with them was found to possess a blackjack. Helen Group and Laverne reportedly left this city for Bradford after a week with relatives.
Pittsburgh, Aug. 4. The official US weather area bulletin promised little relief from the heat. Tonight will see light scattered showers with cooler air only relative to recent records. Temperatures will dip to 65-70 degrees in the north. Tuesday will be cooler and more comfortable but not a sharp drop is expected.
On the Findley Lake route yesterday afternoon a head on collision on the narrow French Creek bridge injured Miss Dorothy Morrow and Miss Maxine Alverson, with Mrs Har rigan Keppel sustaining slight facial and head bruises. Both cars were damaged and towed to local garages. Witnesses noted the near miss could have been far worse.
London reports a major quake on the northeast Caspian coast with The Morning Fest citing about 500 dead and 4000 injured. Tehapatye and Vriteky suffer widespread devastation as homes burn and churches collapse. Rescue teams recover bodies, including 30 children from a children's home, and floodwaters threaten nearby areas.
Dense smoke blankets the region from Warren toward Kane and Ludlow as multiple fires burn over hundreds of acres. Chief Warden Bishop says camping and woodland access may be barred until rain relief arrives. Fires threaten farms and oil wells while authorities organize crews and warn visitors to avoid woodlands.
Two racing drivers died in a Greenville speedway crash as Kenneth Louden 25 of Dearborn Michigan and Thinehausa 44 of Knoxville Tennessee collided with another car on a curve. Dne baugh was admitted to a local hospital after the impact.
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