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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1936

Page

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Lewis Accepts AFL Suspension and Pushes Union Split

John L. Lewis accepts the AFL suspension as final and moves to expand his rebel committee to organize 3,000,000 new members. He aims to accelerate an industrial union plan while William Green denounces the move and calls for a September 7 session to finalize the suspension, as the federation prepares for its Tampico convention.

Edward W. Lewis United Press Washington American Federation of Labor John L. Lewis Laday Lewis Gail Né Hlaia William Green A. Fof L Lewis Eelo Entie Tamp Pia Credentiais Keon Federation Uies Green Tne Pte CTO

32 Bodies Are Taken From Mine

A mine explosion near Barnsley England traps and kills thirty two workers while rescuers search for twenty five others. Nightly corpses creep along the treacherous roadway as relatives await word and hope fades. In Harrisburg Pennsylvania the legislature ends a $45 million relief session and approves key flood and social welfare measures as unemployment relief moves forward.

United Trees Barnsley England All Howlies Fay

Helveting Threat to London in Kansas

German protests over four German fatalities in Barcelona deepen Madrid tensions. Berlin demands compensation while Spain rejects further disclosure. France fears a broader European clash as Fascist and Communist blocs polarize, with Italy and Germany aligned against Britain and the Loyalists.

London Kansas France Germany Spain Britain Richard Helms United Press Star United Press Berlin Madrid Barce- Tona Anupitt Doctaviye Imr Olami Imimwuiate Salystactiyey Ghrimeny BARIS Augihe Pasetat HAL Rurepe Nyor Ektrenyitts Barcelona Rome Great Britain Gibraltar

Corry Man Appointment Joins Edinboro Board

In Harrisburg the State Senate confirmed A Lye Wahi of Corry to the boards of trustees for Edinboro State Teachers College. Other Edinboro appointees include C E Bordwell Warren Ritchie T Marsh Erie Charles B Stezner Titusville Albert L Thomas Meadville and Mary Rowena MacBride Sharon. Also confirmed were Warren State Hospital trustees G W Bilder Sheffield Fred W Moser Greenville James K Bell Warren James G Paul Bradford Merle E Russell Marienville Mary H Davis Clarion and R A Cartright Ridgway plus Pott State School trustees Harry B Mitchell Emison Samuel Messer Ol Citys Richard H Lamberton John L Nesbit George W Feldman M Garvey Sharon and Michael Nevant Farrell. In Harrisburg an attempt to censure hunger marchers seeking 10000000 unemployment relief during the closing days of the special session was stifled in the Senate.

A. Lye Wahi Corry Euinberg State Teachers’ College Way State Senate Edinboro Warren State Hospital G. W. Bilder Sheffield Fred W. Moser Greenville James K. Bell Warren James G Paul Bradford Merle E. Russell Marienville Mary H. Davis Clarion R. A. Cartright Ridgway Pott State School Harry 8 Mitchell Emlenson Samuel Messer Richard H. Lamberton John L. Nesbit George W. Feldman Franklin M. 4 Garvey Sharon Michael Nevant Farrell

Road to Ruin how rail carloadings rose in week ended Aug 1

Washington Aug 7 The Association of American Railroads announced today that carloadings for the week ended August 1 totaled ATS cars the largest number loaded in any single week since Oct 17 1981. The total was an increase of 16 489 cars over the preceding week and 182 254 cars above the corresponding week of 1935. Miscellaneous freight totaled 204 419 cars with an increase of 5 798 cars over the prior week and 623 cars above last year.

United Pre Washington Association of American Railroads Ise ATS

Drop Recorded In Relief Cases In Corry Area

A chart at the SERB offices in Corry shows relief cases dwindling from 600 on April 1 to 415 today, signaling improving business conditions. Of about 125 yellow cases and 400 to 450 local workers on relief, most employables may be absorbed by WPA or private work, with unemployment decline attributed to the local employment bureau rather than relief programs.

Duilding Tt Way FR. L. Catlin WPA Erie~Crawford Employment Bureau SPRE

Baldwin Bros. Low on North East Road Bid

Balam brothers Paving Co of Cleveland reported as low bidder for North East township and borough road bridge project. Proposals opened at Harrisburg. Cleveland Hunn's bid listed at 120,836 dollars for 2.87 tiles of reinforced concrete 20 feet wide and extension work.

Balam Wrothers Paving Co Cleveland North East Township North East Borough Harrisburg Cleveland Hunn

Police investigate theft of gun and shells in city robbery

Chief of Police John D. Flanigan is probing a home robbery at Eugene Smith’s residence on Church and Union streets between 12:20 a.m. and noon today. A .22 caliber rifle and a box of shells were stolen. The incident was reported to police this afternoon.

John D. Flanigan Eugene Smith Church Union Streets

Weather Warmth Report Shows July Near Normal Levels

Meteorologist W S Brotz sian released a monthly weather bureau report stating July was 61 percent warmer than normal. Average temperatures reached 75 degrees with 18 days above normal and 15 below normal, indicating modest warmth overall.

W. S. Brotzsian Weather Bureau Thair Maroury

Real Estate Tax Limit Bill Wins House Approval

The Pennsylvania House approved a constitutional amendment to cap real estate tax rate at 10 mills exclusive of debt service. If the next legislature concurs, the measure would go to voters in 1838. A 20 mill cap was rejected 87 to 9. the 10 mill limit passed 180 to 35 amid real estate board opposition and debate.

Joseph R. Ziesenheim Erie Harrisburg House — Constitutional Amendment Committee Philadelphia Philadelphia Real Estate Board Hiram G. Andires Cambria

Smith Will Make Address in Boston

Former Gov Alfred E Smith of New York, a leading Democratic opponent in the campaign, will deliver four political addresses in Boston, Joseph B. Ely, former governor of Massachusetts, disclosed today.

We the People in a British News Propaganda Game

A fragmented OCR passage discusses British press behavior and propaganda, contrasting it with American New Deal messaging. It mentions William Herd, American broadcaster activity, Hoover era references, and the idea that British editors and journalists act as patriotic propagandists for their country. The text hints at a continuation on Page Seven.

Jay Franklin Pafiscles AMET Wiliam Herd Politext Puto Hwpublicar Lional Committee Yd West Hoover Jimmy West Micwelson New Deal Sinien Publc Great Britain London Lloyd George Ludget

Third crash victim dies in Washington patient loses wife and son

Bert M. Bromley, 35, a clerk in the Interstate Commerce Commission office in Washington, died today from injuries in an automobile crash that also killed his wife and their 12 year old son Eles Mis Witsant.

Beaver Bert M. Bromley Interstate Commerce Commission Washington Eles Mis Wit Sant

Anti New Deal Democats Endorse Landon Debate

Disorders within the anti New Deal Democrats point to possible endorsement of Landon. Reports from the Book Cadillac Hotel reveal leaders discussing campaign tactics and the role of speakers like Smith of New York and Comstock of Michigan. Attendees indicate conservative backing may shift as conference plans unfold.

Landon United Press Liunislan Permien Senitay Lauwa Cadiillac Hotel Smith New York Massachusetta Boston Jere Landen Sun William 4 Comstock Michigan Lin Comstarly Hut

Pet Parade Draws Crowds In WPA NYA Event

Scores of residents crowded downtown for the second annual Pet Parade under WPA and NYA auspices. Pets of various kinds competed, with children watching along the route to City Park where prizes and a puppet show were planned.

WPA NYA Veterans of Foreign Wars Bugle and Drug Corps Ty‘owns

Three Black Legion Members Convicted in Detroit

In Detroit on August 7 Judge Joseph A Moynihan found Frederic A Gulley Angstadt and Thomas Cox guilty of false imprisonment in the Penland case. Wilbur Robinson Netzer Charles Ding and Harold Laverenice were acquitted. Gulley Angstadt and Cox face five year terms or fines of 2500 or both. sentence deferred pending probation report. The six defendants had been charged with kidnapping and ransoming Robert Penland at an open air Black Legion meeting.

United Press Detroit Mich Gircult Joseph A. Moynihan Black Legion Robert Penland Bears Penland Frederic A. Gulley Warl Anglait Aid ‘Thomas Cox Wilbur Robinson Netzer Society Charles Ding Harold Laverenice Gulley Angstadt Monynihan

Democratic Helvering influence looms in Kansas November vote

Topeka dispatch reports sharp party shifts as Helvering led Democratic forces gain momentum in Kansas. The piece notes internal Revenue figure Guy Holvering and Harry Windring shaping strategy to counter a Republican tilt, with forecasts of intensified campaigns and potential effects on Landon’s margin.

Joe Alex Morris United Press Star Topeka Kans Aus Kansas Alf M. Canon Guy T Holvering Internal Revenue Washington Harry Wondring Demporary Helvering Delmary Kansay Helyoria Lnitad

New York Faces Gang War With Fourth Killing

A gang war feared to be expanding in New York after a fourth killing. Police say the victim was Terry Burns, once a partner in rackets with Luciano, who rose from associate to full partner in a chain of unlawful enterprises. The incident occurred on a busy street, heightening concern over organized crime.

New York United Press New Yoius Aus Charles Lucky) Lidtari Gous Easiue Tne Terry Burns Luciano Burns

Improve Bridge at Saegertown Awarded to J L Plummer

Highways Secretary Warren Van Dyke announced a 217,038 dollar contract to J L Plummer of Sewickley for reconstructing and replacing a bridge over Ese Ene Railroad and French Creek between Meadville and Saegertown. The federal grade crossing elimination project spans about 0.82 miles and will be welcomed by district motorists as the bridge has seen numerous accidents. The scope includes fabricating and erecting a plate girder bridge a through truss bridge and reinforced concrete 20 feet wide.

Warren van Dyke J. L. Plummer Sewickley French Creek Meadville Saegertown

County arsenic death tops unsolved mystery case

Erie county’s arsenic poisoning of 23 year old Adam Felege remains unsolved after a coroner’s verdict found no blame. An exhaustive probe into family and friends yielded no decisive leads.

Unrradt Erie County Adam Felege

Albert Lord to Take Over Mill Village Diner

Albert Lord of Mill Village will assume possession of the Dilbleie diner early next week after negotiations for the change of ownership were finalized with Miss Mary. Lord has operated in the restaurant trade for several years and his experience is seen as a boon for the business on South Center Street adjoining Ropl's Furniture store.

Albert Lord Mill Village Wil Mary Lord South Center Street Ropl’s

Corry Woman Escapes Injuries After Erie Crash

Mrs Margaret Dahl of Corry escaped injury when her car collided with a machine driven by Argaliath Bennett at the Twelfth and Dar avenues intersection in Erie last evening. Clara Bennett 64 and her husband suffered minor head injuries. Both machines were badly damaged.

Margaret Dahl West Church Street Corry Argaliath Bennett Lawrence Park Twelfth and Dar Avenue Erie Clara Bennett

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