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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1930
Page
1
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Aero Supply Corp faces a $75,000 hurdle to move two plants to Gerry Corry still open. President George J. Stich to confer next Wednesday and may announce centralized operations here after talks with local officials.
Six people are killed and two injured when a car is struck by a freight train at a grade crossing in Chicago. Victims include Charles Cocenss 53 and Sophie Cocenss 50 and Mazdaline Grozinsky 40 with Joseph Grozinsky 47 Emma Sawicky 3 and Folga Sawicky 1. Ruth Sawicky sustained fatal injuries. Joseph Grozinsky 11 also hurt.
Postmaster General Brown says the government could save about 10 million dollars over 20 years by purchasing more than 100 postal buildings now leased. He plans to transmit the list of cities and sites to Congress next December and says the department is also checking property prices. The postal service spends about 18 million dollars yearly on rentals and inquiries continue under the Blame Resolution.
A bus from Warren to Pittsburgh sideswiped a car on the Pittsburgh road near Franklin, sending it down a steep bank. Raymond Halpen, 38, of Pittsburgh, died en route or shortly after. Catherine Hunter, 38, died at Franklin Hospital. four others injured include Margaret Hunter and Mrs. Raymond Rowe. Coroner to hold inquest.
The Clyde Mallory freighter Neches rammed a scow at the bay entrance and sank with the loss of the captain. The 25 crew members were rescued from the water in a dramatic nighttime salvage. The Neches was bound for Key West Tampa and Mobile when the collision occurred near Fort Worth.
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh and Mrs. Lindbergh traveled to Curtiss-Wright Airport Chicago for the tenth annual national air races. A giant beacon dedicated to Lindbergh was lit by President Hoover, shining from a 275 foot tower atop a 30 story building. An accident delayed Lindbergh’s takeoff as fuel spilled from a Lockheed plane and firefighters contained a flare up.
Scranton August 28 H B Jermyn former mayor of Scranton convicted on charges of conspiracy in a slot machine racket and sentenced to one year and a $800 fine by Judge George W Maxey Perry I friend cousin of Jermyn and former civil service commissioner in Scranton described as City Hall bag man received the same sentence Vincent A Brennan also of Scranton was sentenced to one year and a $500 fine Brennan was convicted in the slot machine cases James Hobbs thief of police at Curbandale received a light sentence of four mouth and a $200 fine from Judge Newcomb
Washington August 28 The challenge for President Hoover to recruit top men for posts on the Federal Reserve Board Emergency Fleet Corporation and the tariff commission grows as candidates prefer higher private sector pay. Roy A Young resigned the Reserve Board post to head a Boston bank. Gordon’s vacancy requires a shipping executive, Fletcher’s tariff seat was filled after several declines. Government pay remains 11000 a year.
Washington rejected rumors that the Lewisburg site in Unto County was abandoned for a federal penitentiary. W. Bennett, superintendent of prisons, said he answered about 30 letters seeking confirmation and reaffirmed the Lewisburg selection. Title searches are moving forward and Rip Hopkins plans for building work proceed. Mr and Mrs Leo Rynard to visit Chicago for the weekend.
The Supreme Court was asked to decide whether senators enjoy immunity for remarks on the senate floor. Howe P. Cochran, a Maryland tax consultant, seeks review of a $500000 damage suit against Senator Couzens, contending the speech was official and relevant to Senate business.
In Harrisburg during the Williams Grove grange picnic Gifford Pinchot pledges a state run rural road system with all weather surfacing to connect farms to markets. He says schools and churches should be year round and urges legislative action if elected governor. He asserts prosperity hinges on farmer success and frames the rural road as key to Pennsylvania's economy.
The 24th annual convention of the Pennsylvania State Association of Bnai is to end today with a parade featuring about 9,000 members. Lodges from Pittsburgh Greensburg Philadelphia No 2 and York compete for prizes including best clothing, largest marching line and most men. Henry Green departs tonight for Chicago to spend some time away.
Paris Aug 28 French aviation officials probe possible sabotage after two army planes from the same airfield crashed. Ten killed: six fliers at Chartres and four more plus two injured when a four motor bomber crashed near Dijon during night patrol. Both planes belonged to the 22nd Aviation Regiment.
Oslo reports renewed hope of locating Roald Amundsen and companions after the remarkably preserved Andree balloon explorers are found. Geology chief Carl Bugge says Arctic conditions may keep remains intact, aiding recovery in a broader search.
Variety programs across networks feature Rudy Valles at 7 00 from WABC CBS and Jack Prost melody on NBC. Marit Gras 4h airs on WEAE and Arco birthing party on WHA NBC network.
Europe endures record August heat with Paris at 100 degrees and Saint Etienne 122 as France reports sunstroke cases. London records 92 in shade. Guardsmen die from sunstroke during maneuvers at Pirbright. Clerks wear shorts. many seek moonlit swims to cope with heat.
The report notes Roger W. Babson, noted statistician, foresees overall business gains across the country in the next few months but abstains from predicting conditions for 1921. The bulletin mixes several distant notices and local incidents with no single clear focus.
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