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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1932
Page
1
The readable fragments describe an annual event involving Anil Bbity and Moe with a singular speech or performance setting. Details are sparse but indicate a local gathering featuring named participants and an informal program.
London reports Soviet Russia and United States drawn into the Persian oil controversy as Anglo-Persian rights spark a confrontation. Britain threatens withdrawal or public pressure while Persia stands firm amid financial strain and rumors of competing interests.
A writer lauds Corry as a prime example of money making locations in small industry. The piece notes Corry Jamestown and nearby steel districts supply materials and market reach to New York, Buffalo, Cleveland and Chicago, with advantages like proximity to steel sources, home ownership and stable, cooperative workers.
State police traced movements in an $8,000 Mountville National Bank robbery. Six men forced three employees to lie on the floor and fled in a green automobile. An abandoned car at Kinderhook tied to Ralph Coho of Lancaster. Tracks indicated a second car waited for the getaway.
Reader notes describe a bank robbery by three masked bandits at the Plaza Bank of Commerce in suburban Kansas City. They looted cash and bonds, tied up staff, and escaped, while police pursued along Lancaster county roads. Other items touch on banking reforms, railroads, and a separate Kansas incident.
Peter Mazur, 28, of Bris, was killed when struck by a truck while repairing a tire on Route 14 near Erie. The incident occurred about nine miles from Erie. Earlier in the week a Youngstown woman and Frank Nollinger of Warren died in similar roadside mishap on nearby roads. Caroline Michelovic of Erie rode as a passenger in the auto involved and could not clarify the events due to the chaotic aftermath.
Washington December 1 The drive for immediate payment of the soldiers bonus was formally launched in the House by Rep Patman who called it needful currency expansion to give the 146 069 000 people in the United States money to carry on business He said the bonus is a better way to get money for an emergency and noted it previously passed the House but was blocked in the Senate The sponsor defended the plan as an essential step to finance the bonus proposal in circulation
A Arctic northwest gale drives subzero weather across the plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes. Chicago faces its first deep freeze since January 1980 with snow and sleet, while Minnesota, Wisconsin, the Dakotas and Montana report record chills and widespread cold for days. Relief agencies see rising demand for fuel and clothing.
William A. Collinge, 62, former co-publisher of the Kane Republican, died at home from complications after a stroke. He retired as business manager two years earlier after losing his interest in the paper and had a long career starting as a printer’s apprentice.
The passage recalls Madame Fraya forecasts from a year ago including President Hoover and major events. The Journal’s December 8 1981 interview with United Press notes many predictions did not materialize though the seer correctly forecast some numbers and overall outcomes.
Pennsylvania counties receive 4.303 million dollars for December relief from state and federal funds. The board approved a Ruth White Fisher nutritionist contract in Pittsburgh at 400 dollars a month for three months to supervise diet plans for the needy. County allocations list Allegheny 808492, Erie 58475, Washington 126925, Westmoreland 99599 among others. Mrs. J F Curran left Sherman after a brief visit.
President Hoover plans private life after retiring March 4 and will avoid influencing national affairs to spare his successor Franklin D Roosevelt. He will refrain from extensive writings or journalism to ease the burden of post presidency duties.
Det. James Guy, 24, was brought to Long Beach for questioning in the slaying of Captain Walter Vanderwell, a noted professional soldier of fortune. Guy was arrested in a deserted Los Angeles area home last night and denies being aboard Vanderwell's adventure hound schooner Carma during the Monday night shooting from behind.
Members of a high school football eleven and Coach William Myers were guests of the Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Corry luncheon. Coach Myers introduced players who shared remarks on positions and views from the season. J J Desmond spoke on employer employee relations to the club.
Sidner Hollewtod, a riding master, was found guilty by a New City jury on a seduction charge. The verdict, delivered late yesterday, leaves him jailed awaiting sentencing. Defense counsel Anamey Finkdiatein said an appeal would be pursued on grounds of evidentiary weight and jury charge issues.
Paris report on a Franco British debt conference where Premier Ramsay MacDonald and Heriot argued Britain might default on payments. A communique signaled France could scrap Lausanne reparations actions if Britain insisted on debt payments, stressing cooperation for economic rehabilitation.
Lester Burke of Lackawanna faces grand larceny charges over thefts of several automobiles in the Buffalo area. The arraignment, scheduled for the Jay, was adjourned by the New York city police commissioner. Norman J. Adinger, implicated in the thefts, is also charged with grand larceny and receiving stolen goods. A Ford coupe linked to Adinger’s possession involved Mayor Walter S. Lot’s relative. Adinger’s arraignment is set for Lackawanna on Saturday, December 10, unless postponed.
Washington curb on beer advances as Prof. Henderson of Yale urges four percent beer. Chatman Collier extends a six day hearing to speed House action and likely consider the Cheero revenue measure next week. In Philadelphia William Gray, 61, ex a baseball veteran, killed himself in his home.
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