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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1932
Page
1
D. Chapin, portrait photo, named new secretary of Commerce in Hoover administration. Former chairman of Hudson Motor Car Company, widely known in business and commercial circles for his grasp of market and industrial issues.
Elmer C Cartier Post reports a 731.28 percent rise in membership, winning the Thomson Cup as the state’s top drive. A victory rally at Parish Hall tonight features toastmaster Charles P Keating, Bishop John C Ward, and leaders from western Pennsylvania Legion posts.
United Press dispatch from Winston-Salem reports Libby Holman Reynolds, widow of Smith Reynolds, to surrender for trial on charges tied to the murder of her husband, with her co-defendant Ah Walker also jailed. Authorities in New York and Cincinnati are urged to act. no extradition papers yet. bond denial cited by NC law. Governor notes no extradition request. court docket crowded. possible September special session anticipated.
Pennsylvania railroad officials announced the new rail river terminal at Conway near Beaver in Allegheny County is ready for operation. The facility transfers coal and other bulk goods from river barges to railroad cars, and features a 10 ton crane capable of handling up to 100 cars daily.
A Warren hearing considered revocation of Dr. Paul Harris's driving license after a July 8 automobile crash near Columbus. Harris, a Union City resident, was involved when his vehicle collided head on with a car carrying George, Nicholas and Michael Savko near Columbus. Depto of Ludlow and others faced related cases. Depto is jailed in Allegheny County awaiting sentencing for a separate crash injuring a Sheffield citizen. occupants of both vehicles suffered injuries but none fatal.
Firefighters from Emlenton and Parker battled a four hour blaze in Venango county, destroying a private garage and a row of frame businesses including two barns garages a restaurant a tailor shop and a jewelry store. No injuries were reported though Howard Parker suffered cuts from shattered glass. Damage is estimated at fifty thousand dollars.
Flames ripped through a two block area in Chicago’s packing house district destroying the Omaha Packing Co plant and equipment. The blaze killed livestock, damaged warehouses, and caused injuries to fifteen people as firefighters fought to control the spread. The fire crossed the Chicago River affecting a coal yard, a yacht, and a fishing smack, with extensive structural losses reported.
London Aug 5 Premier Ramsay MacDonald envisions a cooperative agreement on war debts satisfactory to both United States and Europe. Negotiations would await after American elections. Britain aims for a mutual, equitable solution without a united front. Also reported, four bandits robbed Commercial Bank and Trust in Union City, Ohio, of 3500.
President William Green of the American Federation of Labor urges a shorter five day week as a first step to create millions of jobs amid rising unemployment. He warns 13,000,001 could be idle next winter without action and cites 11,028,000 near jobless. He notes the need to preserve purchasing power and cites a $1,800,000 Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan to Detroit to support relief for two months.
Lawrence Thomas of Thomas Motors Company leased the Clinton Street garage from the Weigel Motor Company and will take possession of the new West Ward location on September 1. Weigel Motors recently moved to the former Star garage on North Center street and will keep the West Main street garage for storage briefly. Meanwhile an Alduy incident in Lancaster reports a man fatally injured by a cow while crossing meadow pasture.
In Johnstown Pa the arrival of thousands for Legion Day highlighted transport shortages. Amid bands and bugles, veterans from the 3 000 strong cadre faced no breakfast and limited gasoline. Mayor McClostey said negotiations with the Pennsylvania Railroad could move 1500 eastward to Washington if trains are provided. The Baltimore and Ohio supplied cushioned coaches for 2283 western veterans.
Reports place Eugene Meyer former Reconstruc tion Finance Corporation head as central to a large commodity pool buying grain cotton and other raw materials boosting purchases amid quotes on Wall Street. A second pool on Wheat under Arthur Cutten is noted as well as a master housing project and public works financed by the RFC. Prices surged with turnover hitting about a million shares in an hour as markets anticipated government support.
A Beacom Texas oil family narrowly escaped serious injury when their car skidded on a slippery Roosevelt highway near Galeton and crashed into a culvert two miles from Galeton. Mrs Manley suffered a severe gash, other injuries were minor. two children were bruised. They were taken to East South street to recover and planned a Michigan trip before returning to Beacom.
Bulletin reports the 79 year old Philip A Myers, famed inventor of over 4000 creations, died today in Cleveland from injuries after a Memorial Day auto accident. Wheat prices paused above prior levels on the Chicago board. In Terre Haute, picketing miners were driven from Dixie Bee by National Guardsmen. In Rugby England Major Godfrey Heseltine, noted society figure and polo player, was found shot dead at his home. In Watchez Mississippi, Miss Jennie Merrill, 50, a wealthy recluse daughter of former ambassador Ayers Merrill, was shot to death near her plantation home.
Irregular troops attacked railway workshops at Tashinkian and near Anicheng as Manchukuo forces fought back. Reports say 21 guerrilla fighters captured and operations disrupted rail traffic while Japanese trains ran in place. Agents linked to General Ching Hsueh Liang suspected of leading the campaign.
Tokyo reports indicate Japanese forces have extended their Jehol advance toward Peiping and Tientsin while the war office denounces Marshal Chuan Hsieh-Liang as organizing banditry in Manchuria. Rumors of a new division for Manchuria circulated without confirmation.
Radio schedule highlights WABC CBS network presents Skippy and Graham and Prince with orchestras. WJZ NBC network features Graham Prince and orchestra. WHA NBC showcases Paul Whiteman and his ensemble. WEAF NBC network lists Wray and Braggiotti piano team and a dream singer.
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