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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1938

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Japs Russia Renew Fight Threatens Major Frontier War

United Press reports renewed heavy fighting between Japan and Soviet Russia on the Manchukuo Siberian border. An 11 hour artillery infantry battle near Changkuteng ended at dawn as both sides mobilize for a possible larger clash. Tokyo offered border commission talks to peacefully resolve disputes while Chinese and Spanish fronts show separate tensions.

Joe Alex Morris United Press Japanc Soviet Russia Changkuteng Manchi- Kuo-Siberian Tokyo Japan Manchukuo Russia China Canton Akling Spain Segre Valencia

Hillstrom Reelected Leader at Chautauqua Lutheran Meeting

D A Hillstrom of Corry was reelected president of the Chautauqua Lutheran Association at Tuesday’s meeting held at the association headquarters. Other officers retained include Mrs E M Kutins of Dayton vice president Mrs NH Fairbanks Kenmore secretary Rev Ly Nordstrom Jamestown and other directors. Mrs G G Ruff Pittsburgh appointed superintendent and others named. financial condition noted as improved.

D. A. Hillstrom Corry Chautauqua Lutheran Association Chattauqua C.snyder Greensburg Williams Pittsburgh Prsenh G. G. Ruff Pittsbilgi WES Yes

Youths Finish River Voyage From Smethport to Pittsburgh

Smethport youths Bernard Huffman and Big Faull completed a 240 mile canoe trip down the Allegheny River to Pittsburgh in 14 days. They planned to sell their home-made canoes upon arrival, preferring a car return. They averaged about 22 to 49 miles per day despite frequent stops and a feverish pace at times.

Ay United Pittsburgh Smethport Allesheny Smethpore Bernard Huffman Big Faull

Carroll Refuses To Admit Murder In Trial

Francis M. Carroll, under cross examination, testified he thought Buddy Dwyer must have found an accomplice in the slaying of Dr. James Littietivid. Dwyer, serving five sentences for the crime, accused Carroll of being the real slayer.

Francis M. Carroll Pan Buddy" Dwyer al 4 Coultry Young Dwyer Carroll James G. Littietivid

Court test of 50 mile an hour law planned

Democratic Representative William Aukerman of Altona argues the Pennsylvania motor code lacks authority for suspending driving licenses for speeding. He was arrested for allegedly driving 70 mph in Clearfield County. Gov. George H. Durie orders 50 day suspensions for speeds over 60 mph.

United Press Revenue Department William M. Aukerman Altona Pennsylvania Aukerman Clearfield County Houston Township Munich George H. Durle

Crawford County Democrats to Host Picnic Speakers

Governor Eure and Senator Jones are slated to speak at Crawford county Democratic picnic. The event, tied to the state slate, was tentatively set for August but a new date will be chosen because of conflicting engagements.

George H. Eure Charres Alvin Jones Pittsburgh Governey Crawford County Democrata the Pines Mount Hope Crargford County

Accidental death verdict in Mrs. Burbach case

A coroner jury in Chicago returned an accidental death verdict for Mrs. Daniel Burbach who died in Geant hospital after scalding from a shower bath. Her husband, Sharon Pi policeman, and daughter Helen 14 testified at the inquest. Helen said the water was turned to full force and shocked her father, preventing escape.

Unites Press Chicago Daniel Burbach Sharon, Pi Geant Burbach Helen

Fifty Ill In Home Where 33 Died One Year Ago

United Press dispatch from Philadelphia reports a dysentery outbreak at the indigent home and house of correction. About fifty inmates were stricken today, with the superintendent noting one death from the prior year’s illness and ongoing suffering among residents.

United Prean Philadeuphta House of Correction George Hartmaj Autferins Autferins Tery Veil

Beaten Candidate Ex Titusville Man In Primary

Ex Governor George White, longtime Titusville visitor, lost the Democratic Senate nomination to Sen Robert Bullsey as Ohio voters backed the party’s Roosevelt aligned slate. Bullsey led Pope and White in early returns while Clark trailed by about 3 500 with four fifths of ballots counted. In Arkansas Hattie Caraway narrowed John McClellan’s bid as Roosevelt rubber stamp debate raged against Davey CIO and AFL factions. Nebraska results showed Gov Cochran winning renomination for a third term with state officers and House races completing the slate.

Sys Ohio George White Robert Bullley Senate Titusville White Torming Pope Roosevelt Clark Robert J. Bullsey Robert A.fatt Arkansas Hattie Caraway John McClellan New Deal Gaynor National Charles Sawyer Martin L. Davey Davey John L Lewis A. F Carl B. Bailey R. A. Coole Nebraska Jtate House Wrs R. A. Cochran

Rotary Club Elects J Donaid Watson President

The Corry Rotary club elected J Donaid Watson president and he spoke at the Hotel Corry dinner outlining Rotary history and goals. He urged new members to engage with club activities and Rotary International concepts while planning the upcoming Rotary Fair with added features. Lewi Rel of Jefferson Chip and Banja min F Gebring of Nec attended as two guests.

Corry

North East engineers to sign plans for sewer disposal plant

Hill and Hill of North East expected to sign a contract today to prepare preliminary sewer and disposal plant plans for a Public Works Administration grant. City Council approved the 385 estimate amid debate on project scope and cost, with Finance Director Weaver and Mayor Hepler seeking cost figures and a possible PWA grant within the city’s two percent bond limit.

Hill and Hill North East Public Works Administration Messrs Hull Sewags Richard Rossbacher Rossbacher Coupert Yilely Hepler Weaver Bill North Hast Altho Nichols Moni J- Knowles, Inc Hathey Imad Fema HIN Aft Dickson Lopch North East Grm Sond Canned PWA

Berry Linked In Move to Defraud TVA in Norris Dam Listing

Knoxville Aug 10 congressional panel pressed Evans Dunn TVA assistant general counsel for details. Dunn cited a claim by Sen George L Berry and associates that they paid about 1 for marble lands later sought to extract 5 million from TVA over flooding from Norris dam project. The dispute helped trigger TVA board-level strife and a broader federal probe. Berry, defeated in Tennessee Democratic renomination, faced charges tied to land at TVA chosen site.

United Press Knoxville Tenn Congressional Investigating Committee Evans Dunn Tennessee Valley Authority George L. Berry Dunn V. A Edwin €. Dekel Hhier Roosevelt Secre Tary Harold L. Tekwa Sen. Berry TV. A Norris Dam Berry Tennessee West Marble Norris A. B. Morgan

Roosevelt in Georgia where he will speak in Athens and Barnesville

President Roosevelt returned to Georgia after a Pensacola cruise to deliver speeches set for tomorrow. He will address the University of Georgia in Athens and Barnesville, likely criticizing Senator Walter F. George and New Deal Democrat rivals. Observers note potential party divisions that could aid Eugene Talmadge’s 1936 position.

United Press Warm Springs Roosevelt South Carolina Pensacola Fla Houston Wie Pascific Univity of Georgia Athens Barnesville White House Mr. Roosevelt Walter F. George New Deal

Two Boys Die in Camp Fire Tragedy at Bast Habron

In Bast Habron New Hampshire on August 10, two counselors at Camp Mowghs perished in a blaze that consumed the assembly hall. Authorities report Robert Blake 17 of Ardmore Pennsylvania and Richard Hooper 16 of Manchester Massachusetts died, believed suffocated. A third boy, Peter A. Hackleman 17, survived after alerting others as the fire began.

United Press Habron N. H Mowghs New Found Robert Blake Ardmore Richard Hooper Manchester Mass Wina Ws Peter A. Hackleman

Wall Collapse at Cleveland Factory Kills One Woman

A brick factory wall collapsed in Cleveland at the Eaton Service Company building, killing a woman and burying at least two others. Several more were injured as the unoccupied facility, recently built and fire-damaged, suffered the catastrophe. Police said a steel girder fell on the victim.

Cleveland Eaton Service Company

Bird Held for Grand Jury Action in Baltimore

Charles Bird, Ohio gangster dubbed public enemy No 2, waived preliminary hearing on seven counts of robbery with its paraphernalia today and was held for the grand jury in 175000 dollars bond. He sought to clear his 19 year old wife of any link to the charges as the case could carry up to 15 years in prison.

Bird United Press Baltimore Charles Bird Ohio

Republicans Aim to Add 400000 Voters in Eight Counties

Republican leaders from eight northwestern Pennsylvania counties met in Oil City with state chairman James P Torrance and Congressman Willam Ditter to plan a registration drive. They aim to register 80 percent of eligible non registrants, seeking to expand party strength amid calls to curb federal relief and oppose a shift to one man government. Counties involved included Crawford Erie Venango Mercer Warren Forest Clarion and McKean. Earthquakes strike Quito Ecuador. capital stunned as thousands flee to plazas with no casualties reported.

Pennsylvania James P .Torrance Oil City Mrt Austin Willan Ditter Montgomery County National Committee Relief Administration Torrance Craford Erie Venango Mercer Warren Forest Clarion McKean

Dauphin Grand Jury Inquiry Delayed Amid Court Action

Indefinite postponement hit the Dauphin County grand jury inquiry into governor George H. Earle's administration amid a court ruling. Judge Paul Nschgel ter stayed grand jury deliberations until the state high court disposes of appeals on anti nobe enactments, while the legislative inquiry faced delay and possible September adjournment.

United Press Harrisburg George H. Earle Special Assembly House Committee Alving Dauphin County Paul Nschgelter Dolphin County Grand Jury Caet John W. Kephart State Adpreme Court Highribunal Schaeffer Kephart

Republic Steel Attacks NLRB in Wagner Act Case

United Press reports Republic Steel challenged the constitutionality of the Wagner act administration and the NLRB. The firm filed 615 exceptions and a 186 page brief opposing a board order accusing the company of unfair labor practices during last year’s steel strike. The board had ordered reinstatement of 5,000 CIO strikers with back pay and to disestablish company dominated unions at five Ohio plants.

United Washington Republic Steel Corporation National Labor Relation Boardy Committee For Industrial Organization Little Steel Republic Ohio

Sight Restored to Two Blind Men by an 80 Year Old Woman

Two blind men regained sight after an eightieth year old Berkeley woman named Margaret Carr willed her eye tissue for transplant after death. Rev A B Harding of Portland Nazarene church announced the restoration of vision to Artie Morton, 21, of Sacramento, and another unnamed man, crediting the remarkable gift to the donor’s generous dying wish.

Unites Francisco A. B. Harding Portland Grg Nazarene World of Light Margaret Carr Berkeley Harding California State Pris

Public Instruction Appoints Rollin Pose to Lead Police Programs

Harrisburg Aug 10 Public Instruction Superintendent Lester K Ade named Rollin B Pose from Swarthmore to head the public service institute of Pennsylvania. Pose will develop six draft programs for instruction of police officials and civic leaders. The appointee previously served as a lecturer in state government at the University of Pennsylvania.

Harrisburg Public Instruction Lester K .Ade Rollin B. Pose Swarthmore Putiie Service Institute of Pennsylvania

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