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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1937
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment from a local page mentions a Tay parish event and a ranched area with partial phrases. It references a deer inch and panic felt during a run, but key details such as names places dates and outcomes are unreadable.
United Press reports Russian air crew led by Sigismund Levanevsky completed a long flight toward the North Pole, with the Russian plane battling headwinds and extreme cold. The crew, including five comrades and two mechanics, hovered at 14,000 feet awaiting refueling as winds shifted and fuel concerns grew. The mission, described as a Soviet aviation feat, aimed for Nome with mid afternoon landing expected due to improving weather.
New York Aug 13 Rescue workers dig through mud and debris as a two story tenement in New Brighton Staten Island collapsed. Nineteen bodies were recovered and five investigations are planned to determine negligence. Borough President Palma seeks funds for burials meals and shelter for survivors. Flags will fly at half mast until after funerals as police fire and district attorney offices launch probes.
United Press dispatch from Paris reports Miss Tda Sackheim, aunt to a Brooklyn girl described as a vivacious year old, refutes evidence of a kidnapping while criticizing public incompetence and consulting a fortune teller after disclosures of traveler's checks and related travels. In Washington, the Ways and Means Committee moved to report an eight point bill aimed at closing tax loopholes after two days of executive sessions.
Washington Alig 13 Audited today that early floor consideration of wage bill 15 shows it has been temporarily eliminated due to House leadership shaping the agenda. Chairman Mary J Norton said she virtually given up hope of obtaining consideration. The dispute relates to wage hours and work, with ongoing deadlock noted as President Roosevelt and Congress face broader fiscal frictions.
Washington reports Fank Bane executive director of the sodia security board denied charges he would compel Pennsylvania unemployment officials to grant benefits. Harrisburg advices quoted Attorney General Charles J. Marchetti, who allegedly linked the issue to the act’s public offices provision. New York notes Pennsylvania Secretary Ralph M. Rushere would follow Marchetti’s view that he and not the U S employment service controls 1000 temporary workers in the compensation division.
In Binghamton on August 13 eight men were found guilty of abducting John J. OConnell Jr. of Albany in 1933 after a three month trial. Sentences ranged from 28 to 77 years with fines of $10,000 each for several defendants including Percy Geary John Oley Charles Harrigan McClone Thomas Dugan Gargullio Manny Strewl Harold Crowley and others.
Ralph Jones, 55, was slashed in the back with an ax during an alcohol fueled quarrel at a trailer behind a Union City service station. Gurney Titus, 65, was jailed on aggravated assault charges as Jones faced a grave prognosis. Investigators eyed a second nearby ax assault in recent weeks.
In Cincinnati on August 1, authorities announced a trace of a metallic poison, possibly arsenic, in the body of 67 year old George Gsellman who died July 6. Prosecuting Attorney Dutley M Outcast said autopsy and police investigations into suspected poisoning of elderly persons are ongoing, with three autopsies ordered. Neighbor Mrs Anna Marlee Hahn, 31, identified as having visited Gsellman, said she bought croton oil from an out of town druggist, per Capt Hayes.
The subcommittee voted to advance the nomination of Black to the Supreme Court amid constitutional questions. President Roosevelt and Attorney General Hume were cited as positions shaping the debate on eligibility and possible impeachment or reappointment, with emphasis on constitutional constraints and separation of powers.
A Ridgway man aged around 39 died after being struck by a freight train. He lost both arms and one leg. He was found injured about two miles from town and taken to the hospital where he died shortly after arrival.
Mayor Glere Mi ovay and City Soviet for Blane Kirneull conferred with Bequis y commission on aid for street repair. County officials promised an estimate check on finances before deciding on a $2.00 appropriation for local emergency use by Monday.
Holmes Construction Company of Wooster Ohio submitted the low bid of 1399 dollars for the replacement of a bridge over Hare Creek near the Corry Water Supply pump station on Sciota Road north of the city. Proposals opened by Highway Secretary Warren Van Dyke. Plans call for replacing the present structure and reducing the sharp curve on the approach.
Archie Galpraith, 61, of Girard, was clubbed by two thugs who stole a chair watch and his ticket. He lay unconscious in a sheet and was taken to a hospital in Rie, Pa, after the attack near Mound.
Voters in townships and rural areas gain a special registration day authorized by county commissioners. Registrars will operate from 9 am to 8 pm at noted locations to assist residents, with many changes recorded yesterday including residential address updates. Completion of permanent registrations aims to qualify voters for the September election.
Castels Gandolfo August 1 health of Pope Pius continues to be undermined by the heat wave officials say. Church officials privately express apprehension over his condition and his health remains a concern for the Vatican authorities.
Three planes believed to belong to the Spanish Nationalist air force bombed and sank the Danish steamer Edith off Villanueva Del Tru Spain. Maritime authorities announced the attack. One crew member was reported wounded.
A United Press World War II era dispatch from Shanghai reports Japanese cruisers shelling Chinese forces along the Whangpoo river area amid intensifying clashes. Soldiers and civilians experience bombardments as the undeclared war grows, with multiple fronts and scattered battles described in the city streets.
Fragmented, garbled report describes rebels in Asuncion leading a push to oust Paraguay's cabinet. Interin minister notes a confused situation as Garrisons reportedly back rebels and a new government is to be formed. Military forces takeover in city as turmoil spreads nationwide.
President Roosevelt signed legislation giving federal sanction to interstate minimum wage compacts among New York Pennsylvania New Hampshire Maine Connecticut Massachusetts Rhode Island. The seven state agreement stems from the MRA and lets states set wage levels by mutual consent. Mrs Deward Gretzler and her son Norton spent the day in Erie.
An article outlines Baptist plans to complete a new church. It mentions local leaders and community involvement, with notes on scheduling sessions at Betha Shureh hall and related city meetings. The piece includes scattered place names and dates, reflecting a local church project timeline.
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