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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1933
Page
1
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Washington voters head to polls tomorrow to consider repeal of the 18th amendment as a wave of states readies to ratify the 21st amendment. With 18 states left, the wets expect success by December and 36 states needed for ratification.
Lloyd Stowe, active member of Lieut Mimer C. Carrier Post, was renamed commander of the 29th district for two years at the annual state convention in Philadelphia. He ably served as district commander last year. Corry was represented by Stowe, W. Grn, Charles P. Keating, and Assemblyman John H. King. Mrs. Stowe attended with Mrs. Orm, but no Ladies Auxiliary from the local post. Delegates described a storm and flood plagued trip to the convention city, with water rising on highways and heavy destruction from the hurricane-like storm along eastern Pennsylvania routes.
Milford Aug 28 A plow man and city official seek relief funds for flood damages near Mauch Chunk. Report notes debates over funding and mentions Governor Pinchot in connection with relief efforts amid disrupted travel and property damage.
Prank Zmarely, 18, of Whyne township, was struck on King street and dumped near the old Christie farm on Hare Greek road. Found wandering dazed by Prank Blair Jr and son Francis, he claimed the autoist drove him to the spot and threw him from the car. Taken to Corry hospital with fractured rib and other injuries, authorities seek to verify his story.
Erie August 28 A coroner jury exonerated N Dell Darling sheriff candidate of blame in the death of Earl Shaw Jr a motorcycle victim. The panel found Darling negligent for speeding as his car pulled from a storefront and Shaw collided with its rear. Shaw died 12 hours later at a hospital from a fractured skull.
Edward Mooney appointed bishop of Rochester New York in a formal church notice. The ceremony and appointing authorities were noted with involvement from church leaders including auxiliary bishops and local clergy. The announcement highlights Mooney’s leadership role and regional impact within the Rochester diocese.
President Roosevelt ordered creation of a supervisory body for the U S oil industry in Hyde Park after a conference with Interior Secretary Ickes. Roosevelt discussed the $3 9 billion public works program and potential appointees while planning later social talks with Mortague Norman and George Harrison about monetary policy and commodity price rises.
Nine people including two federal inspectors were rescued from Misery Bay after their 18-foot yacht sank off Perry monument while returning from a picnic. Narcotic Inspector Joseph Colbob and Immigration Inspector James Powers with spouses and a three-year-old child were among those saved aboard a rowboat. John Meagher, former Erie harbormaster, swam ashore. all were from Erie.
Milwaukee dispatch reports Admiral Robert H. Coontz, commander in chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, opening the 144th annual convention with a forceful defense of pensions for war veterans, widows and orphans. He vows to oppose any moves to deem veterans paupers and urges government support.
The bodies of Francis Dickson age 3 Henry Dickson age 6 and Marie Dickson age 5 were recovered in the Roxborough reservoir after an extensive search by Boy Scouts police and neighbors. The children had left home yesterday to pick berries along the river bank. Francis was the uncle of the younger two.
On Center Street a head on collision between Herman Woodcock of Fredonia and the Holden couple from West Church Street caused Mrs Halden to be severely cut and bruised. Holden uninjured. Woodcock unharmed. A settlement was expected today.
Edward Aishof 25 vice president of an Erie metal and iron works died from injuries after an automobile struck a culvert near Shebkleyville. He was enroute to Pittsburgh with his wife Hilda Howe, who survived.
United Press dispatch reports France ready to rally to Austria's aid amid global tensions. Premier Biguard asserts France seeks peace and order after long war, defending its system while warning against renewed aggression. Officials emphasize commitment to defense and international cooperation to deter hostile powers.
President Roosevelt accepts Raymond T. Moley resignation as assistant secretary of state. Moley plans to edit a new national weekly backed by Vincent Astor, saying the move supports his belief in the president and program. Moley had disagreed with Secretary Cordell Hull on policy matters.
Gleb Hall, 23, accused of stealing chickens across Erie Warren Crawford and Mercer counties, faces larceny charges after a plea deal in Erie. He admits to about twenty five thefts and will be prosecuted in three counties with possible jail time.
In Uniten Press, Aug 22, a speed boat accident on the Chicago river near Cleveland resulted in the deaths of a father, his wife, and their son. Names and exact ages are unclear due to distorted text. The vessel reportedly collided with another craft during a trip from New York. Authorities were preparing the bodies for removal to Cleveland, Ohio.
Louis Johnson, national commander of the American Legion, announced a four point program to permanently protect wounded soldiers and ensure equal treatment for veterans and dependents. He urged permanent classifications of benefits, adequate provisions for all war disabilities, and a national policy recognizing incapacitated veterans as wards of the federal government. The remarks came during a convention in Rookmord on August 28.
Havana reports say the Banco Commercial in Cuba shut its doors today with employees paid and suspensions in place. Harrisburg announced the dismissal of sixty eight state workers and hiring of eighteen new staff. Philadelphia outlined plans for a general mile strike amid rising tensions. Stamford reported load in the duminese with fuel supply exhausted and related disruptions. New York notes a marriage involving Ruger, a mail carrier, and Mrs. Paulin Vil Ger Wied.
Washington August 28 Labor leaders fight a rewritten coal code presented to the National Recovery Administration by non union operators Opposition centers on a Tabor provision and a similar clause in the automobile code Administrator Hugh Johnson seeks to ease strike threats by summoning operators and United Mine Workers officials President John L Lewis warns of rupture and appeal to the country labor vows to defend rights under the recovery act The coal issue weakens the push to enlist employers behind the recovery program by Labor Day Over 1 500 000 volunteers were solicited as Johnson urged non boycott against reluctant firms and urged cooperation with the blue eagle emblem
News agency reports a colossal ice dam breach on the Shyok river causing flooding in northern India. The Shyok dam, 480 feet high, formed in 1926 across a gorge, stretched miles long and 25 feet deep, with a crack developing and villages downstream inundated though damage was limited by leakage.
Sound warning of tropical conditions. text is garbled with no clear event, date, or location readable. No identifiable organizations, people, or outcomes can be confirmed from the fragment.
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