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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1936
Page
1
Damaged OCR text references obituaries and ads in a journal. Mentions drive, race, phone, and public notices without clear facts. Provides no definite names, dates, places, or events to summarize into a cohesive news item.
Berlin reports government embargo on arms to Spain effective immediately, amid diplomatic strains from the Spanish Civil War. France reacts with a firm neutral stance as Britain and other powers weigh force and intervention. The crisis deepens with naval movements, signaling possible support shifts among European allies. Concurrently, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer strike enters its 12th day, with management and workers firm in demands.
A Poon's Industry and Investment analysis shows oil industry earnings in the first half nearly tripled from a year earlier. The survey cites ongoing price improvements and a favorable petroleum product structure as key drivers. Potentially higher annual earnings may lift dividend rates and trigger extra distributions due to the tax on undistributed profits.
United Press reports five miners perished when a gas explosion trapped them 200 feet underground at Sullivan Trail Coal Company West Pittston mine. Names listed include Charles Manioury 43 Old Forge Patsy Soriell 27 West Pittston Edward Baker 92 Pittston Michael Tratlia 28 West Pittston and Andrew Stefani 20 Wan Purge.
President Roosevelt returns to the White House for conferences on foreign affairs and drought relief before leaving Tuesday to survey drought areas. He will meet Sen. Louis Schwellenbach, Undersecretary William Phillips, and Agriculture Secretary Henry Wallace to review crop prospects and relief progress. Other callers include Gov. John G. Winant and Rep. Martin Dies.
Preliminary plans and preparations by school authorities and works program officials led to demolition of the Hatch school building this morning. Only the foundation and first floor framework will remain as the floorwork for a modern vocational school is erected. The Third and Fourth wards sidewalk program also started with full forces on hand and work underway this afternoon under WPA auspices.
Washington Aug 24 President Roosevelt plans a single major address on western drought conditions. A close associate said the talk will be delivered in Grissina either at Des Moines or Indianapolis moving forward with drought inspection efforts.
Pittsburgh August 24 Highway crews using steam shovels and picks freed two men buried 30 feet underground after a cave-in in a sewer hole. Nick Denanios 35 and Samy Coren 45 emerged alive after about an hour of entombment both in fair condition Denanios even smoked a cigarette while rescuers cleared rock and earth from around their shoulders.
August 24 reports sixteen communist leaders convicted of terrorist involvement and conspiracy. The military tribunal sentenced all to the highest measure of state defense. execution to follow after a 72 hour window. Defendants confessed in speeches and awaited the official communique.
A special meeting of the Book of Education is called for eight o clock to act on several matters requiring directors attention. Action is expected on a petition to retain Paul Hutch as a teacher in Lie Iniuateial Stop. Bal arrangements for remodeling the Hatch Building will be advanced as it becomes water away.
The weather bureau forecasts cooler conditions for the next 24 hours with cloudy skies and scattered thunder showers tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to drop sharply, offering relief from the recent heat, as residents anticipate cooler days ahead.
Gov Alfred M Landon arrives in New Castle Pennsylvania for a two stop campaign swing aiming to beat Roosevelt in the White House bid. He will speak at Chautauqua and Buffalo outlining education and government spending themes before moving on to upstate New York for further remarks and a return to the Midwest. Biden
Columbus Ohio August 24 1928 a warrant for the extradition of Virgil H Bert Bivinger of Lima alleged leader of the Black Legion was sent to Governor Martin L Davey. Officials presented papers and conferred with Secretary Charles Leasure on extradition matters as the case moves toward Michigan charges.
Fragmented text shows a report on funds for Pennsylvania dam and pipeline projects. Readers see figures such as 4 761,500 and mentions of preliminary surveys and control efforts in western Pennsylvania. The piece references engineers and officials in Washington and distinct waterways like the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers.
Superintendent Dewey says reopening will bring minimal crowding despite five new teachers joining the district. Children entering first year must be vaccinated and submit a certificate. First grade will admit six year olds or those turning six by Feb 1, 1987. Junior high schedule revised to fit dropped classes. Senior high classes may be crowded though total enrollment not expected to far exceed last year’s 400 students.
F Clair Ross speaking at a Dauphin county Democratic rally in Linglestown warned that war would loom if Alfred Landon wins the White House. He blamed Hearst and the DuPonts for guiding US policy and argued war profits would rise under Landon, urging voters to consider the danger to America.
Governor Alf M Landon paused in Oconneautville Pennsylvania to visit the graves of his forefathers during a trip en route to New York for his Republican presidential campaign. He planned to speak tonight in Cheoptauqua New York at 8. The article notes the journey toward the home state of President Roosevelt and the slate of Republican speakers.
The week-end brought eight deaths in Crawford County linked to highway and water accidents. Samuel V. Greer age 51 of Center Ville and Bert Higley age 60 of Little Cooley died in a Route 77 wreck east of Blayme ing Valley after a collision with Live, operated by Blyge Southworth. Two Olean residents also died in a Cubin Lak boat incident, while several others were injured in multiple auto crashes. The reports list numerous names including Fuenurth Witet, Mark DuLorg, James Cunningham, Marion de Vol, and Katherine Cobb among the injured or deceased.
New York Aug 24 The White Star line reports the Queen Mary has become the fastest Atlantic liner by beating the Normandie after passing Ambrose lightship at 11:32 p.m. EDD, four days seven hours and 12 minutes from Cherbourg breakwater, claiming the blue rib bon for speed supremacy.
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