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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1937
Page
1
House Fights Over Wages and Hours Bill Narrowed
The House vote to scrap the American Federation of Labor wage plan left two main paths: the labor committee admin plan or the five man board Senate bill. The AFL plan failed 163 to 131 as hours and wages debate continued with leaders unsure which version would pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
House
Labor Committee
Labor Department
Senate
Feder Son of Labor
Tower Chamber
Pat Boland
D. Pa
John J. O'Conner
Hyidd
Sam Ray Birn
D.tex
IRCE Commander Punished For Attack In City
Reported actions lead to disciplinary measures for an IRCE commander. The piece notes ongoing tensions and limited peace prospects, with authorities assessing the incident's implications for regional stability and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IRCE
Lewis
Mother wins fight to escape electric chair
Margaret Karmondston, a 24 year old Altoona mother, saved from the electric chair after a jury convicted her of second degree murder for the murder of her three year old son Matthew. State Supreme Court intervention followed the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unites Press
Timeburg
Margaret Karmondston
Altoona
Matthew
State Supreme Four
John H WeCann
Daffy Dawdler Dares Fate on Road Tricks
A garbled account describes Wille the Weaver attempting risky driving stunts between cars. He misjudged timing and nearly caused a crash, with the text naming a sequence of close calls and the motive described as seeking bravado.
Plot To Overthrow Nationalists Sparks Frontier Closures
London reports cite a vast conspiracy by foreign elements to strike at Nationalist leader Generalissimo Franco. fronts to France and Portugal remain closed with Portugal viewed as pro Nationalists. Malaga area sees heavy insurgent movement and Loyalist offensive rumors from Almeria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
Francisco Franco
Exchange Telegraph
Daily Mall
Lisbon
France
Portugal
Spain
British
Gibraltar
Malaga
Almeria
Slayer to Take Stand at Trial in Mercer Pa
Evangelist Thomas 65 faces double murder trial for shooting wife Mary 45 and boarder Frank Hodge 75 on October 16. Commonwealth claims motive. defense notes potential self defense. Local relatives defend the couple while testimony from nearby witnesses is largely struck from the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Mercer
DT. Thomas
Commonwealth
Thomas
Mary
Frank Hodge
A. E. Brown
Milton Brown
Thomases
Ford workers in exchange of shots near Kansas City plant
Shots were fired today from cars carrying Ford workers in reply to blows and shouts hurled at autos headed to the Ford assembly plant. No injuries reported as the exchange occurred amid a strike call by the United Automobile Workers or sympathizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Freas
Kansas City
Ford Assembly
United Automobile Workers
Windsor Duo Alter US Winter Visit Plans
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor have changed their plans to visit the United States this winter. Indications from close associates suggest they will instead remain in Europe, returning to Paris after a trip to China, then reevaluating further travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Paris
Duke
Tduchess
Windsor
United States
Toda
Cuchain
Chins
Aghia
Japanese Admiral Relieved Over Panay Attack
Shanghai dispatch says Rear Admiral Teizo Mitsunami, chief of aerial operations in China, ordered home in Japan's first step to repay for the Panay attack and other strikes. Washington seeks confirmation as reports spread of his removal and potential further penalties for involved pilots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Press
Shanghai
Teizo Mitsunami
China
Japan
United States
Panay
Standard Oil
Mitsunam
Tokyo
Franiely
Great Britain
Washington
Teizoi Mitatnam
Fingerprints on gun used in murder case found
Norristown Pa December 16 fingerprints on the murder weapon plus a report that death threats were received by Mrs Wilma V Carpenter are cited as key clues in the hunt for the slayer of the widow. Emil Datsell of Kanlotte Kee reports the threats and aided by his father William a retired letter carrier joins the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norristown
Wilma
Carpenter
Thad
Emil Datsell
Kanlorkee
Emslaye
International Harvester Corporation
Hhse
William
Living torches in McKeesport tragedy burns couple
An automobile salesman in McKeesport, Charles Krytchman, 60, saturated his clothing and his wife Cora’s with gasoline and set them ablaze. Both suffered severe Burns, with Mrs Krytchman injured on her face and head. they were taken to hospital in critical condition and may die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Woneyeros
Mckeesport
iAn
Charles Krytchman
Cora
Knitchman
Intervenors Allowed in Kane Company Suit over Four Hour Week
Dauphin County Court permitted the intervention of 187 Pennsylvania industries in a suit testing the constitutionality of a four hour week law. The case, brought by the district attorney, seeks to challenge the validity of the measure now in effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane Company
Dauphin County
Pennsylvania
F. Palladsl
Aus
Progress With Organization Of New City Setup
Report on a cooperative transition as Mayor-elect Hepler and City Council plan appointments and policies. Simupursam and Rossbathyr will take office late January with oath and department designations. City Comptroller Charles A. and others prepare for a four year term amid expected departmental lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trani Hepler
Hepler
A. O. Simupursam
Richard Rossbathyr
Muncipal
Charles A
Priest Plans Contest Despite Fraud Charge
Det. 16 reports Rev. Pax ther James R. Cox pastor of old St Patrick's Roman Catholic church plans to press ahead with his garden stakes contest at four locations despite charges of defrauding. Cox, who once aided the unemployed march on Washington, is free on 3000 bond awaiting a hearing before a United States commissioner. Another Wisconsin named in the information has not been apprehended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pictsburgh
Paxther
James R. Cox
Old St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
Father Cox
Washington
U United States
Wisco
Republicans suspect Democrat scheme to form coalition
Washington December 16 reports say a formal Republican Democrat Congressional coalition backing Roosevelt to steer policy toward conservatism stalled amid GOP suspicions. Senate Republican Leader Charles L. McNary signaled doubt when asked about a proposed address to the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Panay Gunfire Reports Confirmed by Hull
Secretary Hull announced that dispatches from American officials aboard the gunboat Panay confirm reports of machine gunning by Japanese carrier vessels after the ship was bombed from the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Secretary of
Cordell Hull Today
Panay
U S Couple Held in Moscow for Conspiracy
An American man and woman traveling on fraudulent passports named Donald Louis Rollinson and Ruth Nona Robinson are detained in Moscow on suspicion of conspiracy tied to anti government activities. Officials consider possible Trotskyist involvement, with the death penalty potential. Details about their identities and purpose remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Moscow
Donald Louis Rollinson
Ruth Nona Robinson
Farm Bill Advances Toward Final Senate Vote
The farm bill, trimmed of most controversial provisions, moves toward a final Senate vote. Majority Leader Barkley warns a late afternoon conclusion is unlikely and a possible lengthy session may be needed that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Alben W. Barkley
Five Convicts Sought After Georgia Prison Break
Five inmates escaped from a Georgia prison in a late night breakout. They overpowered guards and fled the facility near Florida, prompting a manhunt across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ay Unies Rege
South Georgia
Florida
Sttate
Sne
Gqumrdt
Posomy
Din
Cronin to Head Corry Employment Service Office
Charles F. Cronin has been placed in charge of the Corry branch of the State and Federal Employment Service. The office, located over the Community Loan Company on North Center Street, will serve Corry and nearby areas, offering free services to unemployed workers and helping employers find qualified labor. Regular hours begin in January, with daily hours from 8:30 to 4:80 and Saturdays 8:30 to 11:80. Cronin, longtime resident of Corry, is senior interviewer and will assist job seekers and employers with openings and unemployment compensation services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gronn
Stille Employment Service
United States Employment Service
Center Street
Corry
Union Cuy
Wayne
Concorit
Union
Bre
Regutar
Cronin
Gerry
Cony
State
Federal Employment Service
Awill
German Nazi Paper mocks neutrality in wartime attack comment
The Voelkischer Beobachter, Nazi party organ, quips on a Japanese air strike hitting a U S gunboat and argues neutrality depends on ships departing from home. It recalls the Deutschland incident at Tiiza and a May reprisal raid on Almeria killing about 20 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xeupum
Voelkigcher Beobachten
Nazi Party
United States
Mt Home
Deutschland
Airplanea
Tiiza
Balearic Islands
Almeria
Thompson Restaurant Workers Return Today
Pittsburgh reports workers at nine Thompson restaurants prepared to return to work tomorrow after a 41 day strike. A closed shop agreement followed intense negotiations among officials and the Hotel and Restaurant Employees International Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Pittsburgh
Thompson Restaurants
Beee
Tocat 7
Hotel & Restaurant Imployon
International Agiesee Ae Msnieloasiy Fageertion
Labor
Aftiale
CIO Abandons Hope for Peace in Labor Ranks
Pittsburgh December 16 John L Lewis warned the CIO would have to digest all four million members of the Congress for Industrial Organization or none. He said the AFL would not unite with the AFL CIO and accused the administration of inaction amid threats of repression. The steelworkers convention planned an executive session to discuss wage demands and peace negotiations with the AFL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Frege
Pittsburgh
John L. Lewis
American Federation of Labor
Committee For Industrial Organization
Stew Workers Organizing
CIO
A.B of L
Lewis
Chofteln
Goldenz
Willan Green
APL
Hkim
Tase
Voice of Labor
Congress
Wn Ens Gages
Scesaton
APL. Cio
AFL
Ape
Asia
Ice World Thaws Across Large Swathes of Nation
A vast sheet of ice covered a third of the country, crippling travel and communications. Temperatures rose gradually with forecaster G A Donnell noting intermittent freezing in the Mississippi region and predicting further warming across the middle states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Great Lakes
Regimy S
G. A. Donnell
Ohio
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