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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1937
Page
1
Japs Attempt to Take Chief China Railway
United Press reports a major battle in the Chinese-Japanese struggle near Peiping Suyuan Railway northwest of Beijing. Japanese air raids hit the Kei ha river area as Tang ErPo’s 89th division, reinforced by THN units, prepared to oppose a Japanese advance. Chinese defenders, relying on a shallow river line, hold the thrust at the rail line while plans for a larger Japanese attack loom. continued fighting expected as Japanese forces push toward Poiping.
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H. F. Elkins
United Press
Shanghai
Peiping-Suyuan
China
Fengtai
Kei Ha River
Tang ErPo
Tang
THN
Winion
Kalgun
Raiway
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Manchukuo
Ghakar
Nant
Marhal Whang
Detator
Manchiriu
Five year term for ex millionaire in embezzlement case
Charles Kamerer, 40, former boy millionaire broker, was sentenced to five years in the Allegheny county workhouse after pleading guilty to fraud and misuses of clients’ funds. The case followed revelations from banker Webster of Girard about losses in his brokerage ventures.
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Kamerer
Allegheny County
United Press
Erie
Charles I. Kamerer
Sturge William Burt
Kamoroy
Webster
Girard
Elaine
Wall Street
Tay
Hietrom
Clevland
Staal
Littertin
Kamerop
Ing
Allentele
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Pasie
Hig
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Hiia
Younges
Millonaire
Secipilies Commissiun
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Aneney
Fire destroys home on Sears Hill near Spring Creek
State police to investigate blaze that razed the Mia Elmer Veltenburg residence on Sears Hill northeast of Spring Creek. Neighbors reported the 1:20 PM fire, believed incendiary, as authorities pursue possible leads amid recent suspicious break ins in the area. Police continue probing burglaries tied to late Thursday night incidents with potential arrests anticipated.
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Sears Hill
Spring Creek
Mia Elmer Veltenburg
Sciola Road
Wayne Township
War on disease planned soon
United Press reports a nationwide infantile paralysis outbreak moving northeast from Texas toward Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York. Physicians say nasal spray vaccines and other mass test treatments will be provided within months. Public health data show 860 new cases in 46 states for the week ending July 31, triple the nine year average of 117.
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Unites Press
Washington
Texas
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
U.S. Public Health Service
Hoover seeks support for court plan foes
United Press reports Herbert Hoover urged vigorous reelection support in 1938 for both parties’ senators and congressmen who opposed Roosevelt’s court packing plan. He pressed for expression of their views on the proposal and urged backing candidates aligned against the plan.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Herbert Hoover
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Senate
Philadelphia declares extended city emergency amid truck strike
Philadelphia remains under a state of emergency as Mayor Wilson’s order continues through another 24 hours. Officials say most trucking lines are near normal, despite widespread disruption and losses totaling about $850,000 in wages and spoiled goods. Justice Shore of the Merchants Association commends Mayor Wilson’s handling.
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United Press Philadelphia
Davis ‘Wilson
Philadelphia
Justice Shore
Philadelphia Merchants Association
Wilson
State Law Blocks Local Sab Preference in Building Bid
Harrisburg Aug 5 A public ruling bars the State Authority from giving Pennsylvania materials and contractors a direct bid advantage on the 465 million dollar building program. The ruling, citing federal funds and PWA rules, requires bids to follow national procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Authority Board
Pennsylvania
United Press
Harrisburg
Yorks Administration
Augustine
Janeway
PWA
Department of Property and Supplies
Open Bids On Sciota Bridge August 13th
The Department of Highways in Harrisburg will open bids Friday August 13 for a 64 foot off beam bridge over Har Creek on Scinta road near the Corry Water Supply pump station. The contract also covers 4 feet of bituminous road and approach work with minor relocation to remove a sharp north ramp. Early award expected and construction likely. Mrs W E Gibson returned from Meadville after visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Har Creek
Corry Water Supply Company
Scinta Road
Flighways
Warrett van Dyke
Ranger wins at sea against Endeavour in dramatic Cup defense
Ranger aboard Coast Guard Cutter Chelan off Newport on August 5 completed a brilliant defense of the America's Cup. Ranger defeated Endeavour 1 and humiliated the British sloop, delivering the most humiliating defeat in the 86-year history of the yacht racing series.
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United Press
Coast Guard
Chelan
Newport
Ranger
Endeavour
Woman Found After Eight Months in Mountain Plane Crash
Salt Lake City Aug 5 The headless body of Gladys Witt, missing for nearly eight months in the snows of Lake Hardy peak, was prepared today for burial after a Western Air Express plane crash involving her as a stewardess was confirmed.
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Salt Lake City
Gladys Witt
Lake Hardy Peak
Western Air Express
Atewardesa
House delays wages hour bill plan for housing measures
Speaker William B Bankhead announced the six to ten day delay in action on the hours-work bill and said House leaders will push the Wagner Steagall housing bill to the floor first. The plan now aims to begin consideration of the wages hours measure on Thursday with the rules committee meeting Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
William B. Bankhead
Bankhead
House Rules Committee
Rescue Effort Hampers Jungle Fliers Search
Four U S Army fliers missing after crash in jungle province amid storm. Rescue planes spotted four parachutes on ground. two crews may have separated. Two supply planes stood by at nearest field as rain hampered attempts to reach crash site near Albrook to Cuyavish city. Names and home towns of the crew listed. authorities report uncertain whether four or six men aboard.
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U.S. Army
AL Rio Hut
Albrook
Inkl
Cuvish
Chirlwa
Hat Pilane
Vas
Sok
Liew
J. Seifield
Pittsaveh
Brooks
Ashland
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Johnstown
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Athens
A. W. Wait
Towanda
Hill
Adenville
Ateny Si Ioun Ninous
Alliromle
David
Wage Boost Ends Railroad Labor Dispute
United Press reports a five cent per hour wage increase for about 800,000 non-operating railroad employees, retroactive to August 1, under a two month controversy between railroad executives and unions. The National Mediation Board announced settlement pending ratification by railroad brotherhood chairmen, with unions having shown majority support for a strike earlier. The plan aims for orderly settlement as both sides expect the agreement to hold under the Cathy judgment and expected railroad conditions.
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United Press
Washington
National Meditation Board
Willy
Uin
Nloyes Uni
Federal official injured in auto crash near Beip Pennsylvania
Donald Wil Un 85 a national budget official from Washington DC was injured when his car left the road and overturned near Beip Pennsylvania while on a visit to his wife. He suffered multiple broken ribs a possible recovery shoulder and lacerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Beip
Donald Wil
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Court Rules Against Golfer John Montague in Robbery Case
In Los Angeles on August 5, a court ruled against golfer John Montague in a robbery case. The proceeding, tied to Governor Merriman’s request, sent Montague to New York for further action.
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John Montague
My United
Los Angeles
Fener
Gov. Wrank
Merruisa
Justex
Lar Verne Meare
Johny Montague
New York
Ehurie Webb Gtyer
Uh Rovernor
Quintuplet Recovers From Mild Infection
In Callander Ontario Dr. Roy Dafoe reports Emilia one of the quintuplets is recovering from a mild upper respiratory infection. Emilia was placed in isolation in the Dafoe nursery on Tuesday when signs first appeared, with others later noted as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unites
Callander
Allin Roy Dafoe
Dioner
Emilia
Emmillie
Dafoe
Court battle looms over custody of stolen child
Four parents enter a civil custody dispute over Donald Regan, formerly Donald Horst, with the Regans and the Hartes each claiming the boy. The case centers on a child allegedly kidnapped from his original caregivers, amid a shaken Chicago custody saga and police involvement surrounding the finder, Fred Ewert.
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United Press
Chicago
Donald Regan
Donald Horst
John Regan
Donald
Otto Hart
Anid
Domnall
Fred Ewert
Regans
Wpolice
Man claims knowledge of Cleveland killer in torso murder case
Clyde Osborn 30, of Nashvalus, Aug 4, says he can identify the Kingsbury Rum killer. He walked to Sheriff Bauman's office in Cleveland and offered to capture the murderer easily. Meanwhile Senator Wheeler criticizes the Democratic committee for selling autographed convention handbooks by President Roosevelt.
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Washington
Burton K. Wheeler
Mort
Senate
Democratic National
Rodauyell
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