NRA Observance Drive to Canvas Corry Residents
Corry launches a house to house canvas under NRA guidance led by Postmaster Harry Auer and Crawford Woods to secure universal consumer pledges. The effort, aided by the local Women’s Club, aims to direct purchases to compliant businesses while promoting the Blue Eagle insignia and employment standards. Meredith Nicholson named United States minister to Paraguay, active in Democratic circles.
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Corry
National Recovery Administration
N. FR. A. Committee of
Iocal N R.A
Waich
Meredith Nicholson
Indiana
United States
Paraguay
Tenpas New Head of Clymer State Bank
G. H. Tenpas of Clymer was elected president of the reorganized Clymer State Bank at a meeting in a nearby town. Fred W. Hyde of Jamestown was named vice president, Clifford Koomen cashier, Lawrence Betherim assistant cashier, with Tenpas and Hyde among directors. Albert Neckers Henry Wassink Benjamin Beckerinl and Harry Wake were named directors as well. two more directors to be elected. Organization details nearly complete with only a small amount of stock remaining to be redeemed or sold before re opening and ratification.
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G. H. Tenpas
Clymer
Clymer State Bank
Tenpas
Fred W. Hyd
Jamestown
Clifford Kooman
Lawrence Betherim
Hyde
Albert Neckers
Henry Wassink
Benjamin Beckerinl
Harry Wake
Addional
Lindberghs May Head to Denmark from Reykjavik
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh left Reykjavik at 8 20 p m E D T aboard plans to map northern Atlantic routes. A supply ship, Jelling, hauled anchor and joined in the harbor exit as Lindberghs ponder an unannounced destination possibly toward Denmark, with a misreported Delmark reference.
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Reyjavik
Iceland
Charles A. Lindbergh
Reykjavik
E.D.T
Jelling
Lindberghs
Delmark
Desperadoes Sought Near Philadelphia in Barter Plot
Chicago and Pittsburgh police pursued a gang believed headed toward Philadelphia to entrap targets in a barter scheme. Names like George Kelly surfaced in police reports amid ongoing investigations into the case. Theodore Primek and Hieumar were mentioned in related arrests as detectives pressed their inquiry into a youth’s claims.
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Chicago
Phila
Philadelphia
George Kelly
Pintsburgh
Theodore Primek
McKeen Rotts
Pus
Atoad
Rotary Club Hears Erie Traffic Captain at Lunch
Gala Ross traffic captain of the Erie police spoke to Cory Rotary on traffic rules and school safety. Twenty nine members attended with one guest Dr Ostenio of Waverly Iowa.
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Gala Ross
Police Department OF
Erie
Cory Rotary Club
Hotel Corry
Ross
Lunncheon
Ostenio
Waverly
Towa
Bituminous Code Delayed Again Amid Labor Talks in Washington
In Washington on August 22, controversies stalled immediate approval of automotive and bituminous coal codes. Recovery Administrator Hugh S. Johnson said a coal agreement showdown would be delayed until tomorrow. NRA hearings focus on a retail store code covering 1.5 million stores under fair competition. The Harrington coal group backed a general industry code, while John J. Lewis of the United Mine Workers pushed a six hour day, with talk of seven hours possibly emerging as a compromise. Open Shop policy provisions sparked further debates as industry reps weighed steps. The issue hinges on code interpretation and non-union conference plans after faction consensus.
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Washington
Hugh S. Johnson
Johnson
NRA
Harrington Coal Group
John J. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Harrington
Mayor England Denies Rumors About Bootlegger Support
Mayor Frank England today issued a complete denial to rumors of bootlegger involvement in his campaign. The Journal previously commented on the circulating reports noting suspects alleged to back England amid the election.
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England
Frank England
the Journal
Journal
England di
Grand jury guarded by federal agents in Bailey kidnapping case
In Oklahoma City on August 22, a 21 member grand jury will hear evidence against Harvey Bailey, an escaped Kansas convict linked to the Urschel oilman kidnaping. Escorts with machine guns will protect witnesses and jurors during the inquiry as federal forces marshal the anti kidnapping campaign.
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Oklahoma City
Harvey Bailey
Kansas
Charles F. Utschel
Oklahoma
Bailey
Kansas City
Urschel
Dalles
Coast Guard Hunts Storm Across Atlantic Coast
Coast Guard stations from Cape Hatteras to Boston mobilized all available craft to save lives and protect shipping amid a tropical gale from Bermuda. Forecasts predicted a 70 mile per hour gale. heavy rain and rough seas menaced coastlines from Atlantic City to New Jersey.
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United Press
New York
Coast Guard
Atlantic Sea Board
Bermuda
Cape Hatteras
Boston
Weather Bureau
Atlantic City
N. J
Samuel Dietch
J. S
Rockway Point
Jersey
Hunt
Murder Victim Strangled Near Belleville Border
A man reports the discovery of a strangled teenage gang victim near the Belleville border in New Jersey. The corpse showed binding on wrists and neck as police comb the scene for clues and potential suspects in the unfolding case.
Couzens Charges Ex President Hoover Testimony Subpoena
Former President Herbert Hoover may be subpoenaed to testify before Detroit grand jury probing bank failures. Judge Keidan and Prosecutor Toy consider issuing the subpoena after Senator James Couzens testified that banks nationwide operated in technical violation of law due to Hoover era attitudes. Subpoena efforts follow prior invitation and no reply.
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United Press
Detroit
Herbert Hoover
Grand
Harry B. Keidan
Harry S. Toy
Hoover
James Couzens
Grand Jury
Couzens
Fugitive Slayer Captured at Erie After Prison Escape
Erie Pa August 22 Walter Scott former Erie Special policeman who escaped Rockview penitentiary three months ago was arrested near his former sweetheart’s home by three officers. He had served two years and four months of a 6 to 12 year manslaughter term, and surrendered after a desire to see his former sweetheart prompted the arrest.
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Kined Press
Erie
Swietheart
Rockview Penitentiary
Walter Scott
Scott
Bellefonte
Antitrust Ruling Lifts NRA Negotiation Blocks
In Chicago on August 22 Judge Walter C. Lindley ruled that federal antitrust injunctions hindering negotiations of NRA codes be removed. The Tanner Products Company case found these injunctions affected about 118 industries including furniture, candy, kitchen cabinet makers, and theaters, narrowing price fixing and trade code talks nationwide.
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Syncy
Rics
Chicago
Walter C. Lindley
Tanner Products Company
NRA
Boston Banker Arrested in New York Testimony Case
Daniel C. Stulloney, former president of the Federal National Bank of Boston, now closed, was taken into custody as he completed an hour of testimony before the federal grand jury. The case involves allegations that James J. Walker, former New York mayor, was involved in crsaton of taxes.
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Boston
New York
Daniel C. Stulloney
Federal National Bank of Boston
Seven Dead, Five Injured In Tobacco Truck Train Crash
Seven people were killed and five hurt, four critically, when a tobacco truck from Deep Run failed brakes and struck Seaboard Airline No. 14 at Fairmont road crossing near here. The truck carried all the dead and injured. wreckage stretched about three hundred yards. Driver Haywood Smith blamed obstructed track view. he listed victims including Jessie Davenport, Louise Davenport, Wesley Davenport, Dick Harper, Walter Smith, Clyte Taylor and Burchard Smith. The critically injured included Farnley Davenport, Zeb Brown, Mildred Davenport, and Woul ron Taylor.
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United Press
Seaboard Airline
Haywood Smith
Smith
Jessie Davenport
Louise Davenport
Wesley Davenport
Dick Harper
Walter Smith
Clyte Taylor
Burchard Smith
Farnley Davenport
Zeb Brown
Mildred Davenport
Woulron Taylor
Erie District 29th FIF Instate Drive Leader Heads Row
Erie Crawford District in the 20th district headed by Lloyd Stowe of Corry finished 11th in state membership growth for the American Legion. The 28th district was among six to exceed the top membership goal and Stowe plans to lead a Corry delegation to the Pennsylvania state convention in Philadelphia August 24 to 24.
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Erie-Crawford
Stowe
Erie
Crawford Counties
Lloyd Stowe
Corry
American Legion
Stowevil
The
Philadelphia
John H. King
Victor ©. Orn
Eimer ¢. Carrier Post
Lloyd Stove
Victor Orn
Ladies
Missing girl found safe in Jamestown home
A missing girl identified as Beverly Kent, about 18, was found safe last evening by Jamestown patrolmen at the home of her guardian Mrs. Jay Scholtz in Jamestown. She said she walked and hitched rides from Watts Plats, slept outdoors one night, and had been living with her father Reuben Kent and stepmother. Disappearance prompted a city-wide search after her father found a note bearing a cousin’s name. Local kin offered little assistance.
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Mystery Ann
Beverly Kent
Watt
Watts Plats
Reuben Kent
Wats Plats
Howe
Sesidang
Jocal
Refineries Implement New Oil Code Wage Rates
Chicago Aug 23 The HeW NRA oil code is placed in effect at all refineries of the StauiGard Oil Company of Indiana Officers decided to enforce the new standards of wages and hours with an immediate effective date Basic rates for common labor were established Whiting Indiana 52 cents per hour Wood River 52 cents per hour Suger Creek Missouri 48 cents per hour Neodeshi Kansas 48 cents per hour Campa Wyo 60 cents per hour Proportionate adjustments would be made for all other locations Some refineries will require adjustments in employment and wages. wages will average higher or lower depending on location.
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Riese
Chicago
StauiGard Oil Company
Indiana
Whiting
Ted
Wood River
Suger Creek
Kan
Campa
Wys
Center of Tropical Disturbance Shifts Center
The center of a tropical disturbance has shifted about 30 miles, affecting nearby regions. Officials monitor evolving conditions as the system moves toward the Atlantic coast and expected landfall timing remains uncertain. Communities brace for potential heavy rain and strong winds as the disturbance interacts with adjacent weather systems.
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