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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1936

Page

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Ex Bolshevist Leaders Admit Revolt Plans At Moscow Trial

Gregory Zinoviev and Leo Kamenev, former Bolshevist chiefs, testified they planned to spread bloodlust terror in Russia and boasted of it. Kamenev spoke calmly as prosecutor Andrew Vishinsky pressed, while Zinoviev said he would tell the truth despite grim past.

Norman Devel United Press Moscow Gregory Zinoviev Leo Kamenev Josef Stalin Russia Kamenev Andrew Vishinsky Zinoviev N. Omirnay Zinovie Terroich

Landon Opens GOP Campaign Tour Across Nation

United Press reports Gov Alf Landon launches a nationwide Republican campaign trip. He plans speeches in 50 cities across eight states, including western Pennsylvania and New York, with stops in West Middlesex and Buffalo. The tour marks his first major effort to address national issues and spending.

United Press Estas Pare Colo HNL Alf M. Landon Farm Pennsylvania New York Rocky Mountain Topeka West Middlesex Chautauqua N.Y Buffalo Landon Grive Buffalo Aid

The Road to Ruin for Nickel Plate Line

The Nickel Plate road announced July net income after charges of $296,451.15, reversing a $338,037.19 deficit last year. Railway operating revenues for Lilly rose to $310,874.08, up $983,832.10, while seven month totals reached $2,302,517.87, up $4,019,767.20.

Nickel Plate Road Lilly

We the People critique a Republican ad campaign

Washington August 20 readers confronted a bold critique of a Chicago based advertising scheme. The piece argues the campaign portrays Americans as ignorant and ties meat prices to taxes. It challenges the claim that beef taxes exist and cites government spending and New Deal costs as context.

Jay Tianklin Washington G. C Chicago Republicary Party Landon Herue Pierre du Font Les America

Jews Fear New Nazi Campaign At Nuremberg Convention

Berlin reports Jews worry a new Nazi drive will begin at the upcoming Nuremberg party rally. They fear asset confiscation and revived laws may strip citizenship, prompting cautious property actions and delayed leases as the Olympic games linger in memory.

Germany United Press Berlin Nurembers

German ships ordered to protect shipping during Civil War

Berlin reports Germany will shield its shipping by any means amid the Spanish Civil War after two Spanish warships stopped the German steamer Kamerun off Cadiz. The foreign office informed Madrid of the measure as protests flare over alleged piracy and violations of international law.

Edward Beattie United Press Berlin Kamerun Cadiz Tt Wis Madrid Germany

Father of slain Helen Clevenger collapses in court

In Asheville North Carolina on August 20 F Clevenger father of Helen Clevenger fainted as the murder trial of Martin Moore proceeded. The dramatic display of the girl’s green silk pajamas used in court preceded his collapse. Defense lawyers sought to exclude an alleged confession while relatives of the slain girl attended the proceedings.

United Press Ashieville N.C F. Clevenger Helen Clevenger Martin Moore New York Clevenger F. Don Phillips W. L C. B. Clevenger Helen Battery Park Hotel Moore Sherif Lawrence

Three Trainmen Killed in Boiler Explosion Near Beckley

Three Chesapeake and Ohio freight train crew members died when the locomotive boiler exploded near Beckley West Virginia. The men named were Blaine Simmons Raleigh Brown Nunfally and Ray W. Singer.

United Press Beckley W. Va Chesapeake and Ohio Blaine Simmons Raleigh Brown Nunfally Hinton Ray W. Singer

Massive storm lashes northwestern Pennsylvania farms

Cyclonic winds and severe electrical storm sweep through Canadohta Lake and Canadohia regions damaging barns, homes, and crops. Four miners entombed near Corry area, rescues ongoing as power and communications fail. losses estimated up to 150000 dollars with multiple injuries and property damage across several towns.

Pennsylvania Corry Tvlinborg Carrie Curtae Glen Wyed James Hostaler Albert Palani Merle Peters Muller Bullnbare State Teachers College Adinbero Lake Stra Ruggles Park Canadohia Lake Canadohta Lake Bon Shreve Page's Corners Page Five

Concrete bridge planned for Sciota to replace damaged span

State Highway Department officials announced a new modern two lane concrete bridge for Sciota Road. Temporary repairs will allow use of the bridge at the Sciota station while the replacement is prepared, with construction expected to begin soon.

Sciota Pup Sciota Road State Department Highway Department Shuelure Meen Bridge

Mexico to Aid Spain Sends War Munitions from Mexico City

More than 30 railway car loads of war munitions head to the Spanish government from Mexico City, according to reliable informants. The shipment implies aid from the leftist Mexican government, risking national and international repercussions with Italy and Germany.

United Press Mexico Ity Mexico City Laf Spain Mexico Mussolini Adolff Hitler Italy Germany

California to Back Roosevelt Says McAdoo

Sen William Gibbs McAdoo predicts California will give Roosevelt a landslide in November saying the state is the strongest Democratic stronghold and that final registration shows a Democratic edge. He argues Townsend and Lemke will not derail the Democratic majority as voters shift from Republican to Roosevelt.

California Roosevelt Sen. McAdoo Western Coast Townsend Ly United Press New York Willam G. McAdoo Pelifornia Roosevelt Chaiman James A. Parley Union McAdoo William Lemke Union Party

Endorsement by 40,000 Calumet Steel Workers Committee

Van A. Bittner announced that representatives of 40,000 workers in the Calumet Region endorsed the steel workers industrial organizing committee. The pledge was voted by 85 employee representatives said to speak for the union members at the large steel center southeast of Chicago.

Ey Vance Fon Chicago Steel Workers’ Industrial Organizing Committee Calumet van A. Bittner John L. Lewis Industrial Organization Bittner Gom

School Board Ready To Act On Teacher's Post

The school board plans a special session within days to decide on retaining a teacher amid a petition signed by about three hundred patrons demanding reconsideration. Remodeling of the Hatch building into a vocational school, a WPA project, is due to start next week with changes for industrial and economic courses and athletic facilities.

Jie Bony Rasen Tite Gatlen Hetell Hatch School Aateh Perry Hames Second Ward

Automatic cribbing machine cleans Erie railroad roadbed

A cribbing machine has worked in the west end yards on the Erie railroad, automatically clearing between ties and fortifying the track foundation. The device, which replaces a large labor gang, drew strong local interest and is to return after urgent work in Cambridge Springs.

Hiie Cambridge Springs

Minnesota Governor Olson Moves Weaker in Fight for Life

Rochester Minn Aug 20 Gov Ployd B Olson leader of Minnesota liberal farm labor forces was reported somewhat weaker today at St Marys hospital where he fights stomach cancer A Mayo clinic bulletin at 9 am said there has been no marked change yet he is apparently somewhat weaker tolerating feeding with difficulty pulse and temperature nearly normal

United Press Rochester Minn Ployd B. Olson Minnesota St. Mary's Hospital Mayo Clinic

Miners Entombed At Estyvoul Mine In Missouri

Four miners remain trapped after a cave in at the Estyvoul mine in Moberly Missouri. Rescue efforts continue as officials estimate the shaft holds a 89 feet width and 110 feet below surface. Mine Inspector Arnold Griffith says the men may still be alive if air can sustain them.

Bert Masterson United Press Star Twasted Press Moberly Estyvoul Spoi Arnold Griffith Iene

Legionnaires in Convention at Johnstown

The eighteenth annual Pennsylvania Department American Legion convention opened in Johnstown Pa with a welcome by Mayor Daniel Stieliy and remarks by National Adjutant Frank Samuel. State Commander John Mc Dade of Scranton will preside as officers are chosen and a Legion fan-making event and extra police presence mark the opening.

United Press Johnstown Pennsylvania Department of the American Legion Loflay Daniel Z. Stieliy Frank @. Samuel Legion John McDade Scranton Waller J. Kress Johnstown Post Mercade

Tests on fireproof ship Nantasket progress at Lee Hall

Marina experts continue tests on the rebuilt freighter Nantasket to prove fireproofing after the Morro Castle disaster. A Senate committee led by marine architect George G. Sharp observed progress and remained hopeful of final safety improvements following the 1934 New Jersey coast liner fire with heavy loss of life.

United Press LEE Haul Marina New Jersey Los George G. Sharp

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