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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1937
Page
1
Are Living Standards Declining
Opinion piece by Hog er Babson Gabson Paik argues that broad economic health depends on open foreign trade. He criticizes tariffs as barriers, urges mutual reduction, and contends that world prosperity hinges on shipping cargo, not political borders. The piece notes overseas commerce drives US wealth and wages, and tariffs depress global supply and living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoger Babson Gabson Paik
Masa
Amelia Htuodand
Turis
Guaiis
Hull
Varus
United States
Payyalls
Tokten Cp
Asia
Europe
Japan
Jagan Ie
Ater Ristic
Ameri
Desperadoes Escape Alcatraz Island Fortified Search
Two Oklahoma fugitives Ralph Roe and Theodore Cole reportedly escaped from Alcatraz Island prompting a massive search by police coast guard and soldiers. Fog shrouded San Francisco Bay as guards and boats probed for the fugitives who disappeared after noon yesterday amid treacherous currents, with officials deeming their escape highly doubtful and possible drowning likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
San Francisco
Coast
San Francisco Bay
Alcatraz Island
Coast Guard
Wat
Alcatraz
Department of Justice
Ralph Roe
Theodore Cole
Oklahomay
Sdames A. Johnston
Wilth
Ros
Cole
Oklahoma
Arlist
Brexi
Oklahoma City
Ym Keller
Car Demolished In Crash East Of City Injures Three
Rain and sleet created treacherous roads as a crash a few miles east of Columbus, Highways, injured Mrs Christina Hurtleb of Erie and Mr and Mrs Lambert Gwens of Warren. They were taken to Corry hospital after midnight. later moved to Warren. The car skidded on the icy road and hit a culvert, leaving the vehicle demolished. All three sustained non serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robte
Erie
Warren
Corry S Hospital
Christina Hurtleb
Lambert Gwens
Corry Hospital
Fastleth
Lambert
Columbus
Late a Watch A Cryptic City Notice
A fragmented OCR note references a national safety message about a dangerous device and removing an old eye sore from the boulevard. The text implies an officer suggesting abandoning an antiquated gas burner to prevent harm. The tone hints at a cautionary public safety context.
Earle weighs probe findings on state aid official
Harrisburg December 17 Governor George H Earle will decide next week whether to dismiss or keep Karl De Schweinitz Public Assistance Secretary after studying a special committee report on waste and inefficiency in relief administration The investigation was led by Public Utility Commissioner Donald M Livingston Deputy Attorney General Harry Margolis and Assistant Budget Secretary William Sponsler and returned from Sweden with hopes the report would justify the confidence placed in De Schweinitz by Mrs Time Guffey Miller and Senator Joseph F Guffey who backed him
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Harrisburg
George H. Earle
Karl de Schweinitz
Avstitancs Department
Earle
de Schweinitz
Goodrich Committee
Pennsylvania
Karl
Donald IM
Livingston
Avidltor
Harry Margolis
William Sponslér
Early vote sought on labor and crop bills as session ends
Ashington reports Ad ministration leaders abandon hope of enacting Roosevelt program but seek to salvage emergency housing legislation. Lawmakers push for farm and labor bills in early January with adjournment near Dec 22. Senate led by Majority Leader Alben W. Barkley urges speed on amendments and substitute measures for crop control. House demands final ballot on wage and hours proposal despite needing a continuous session. Even if bills pass, Christmas enactment appears unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Ashington
Roosevelt
Congress
Weske
Beadle
Senate
House Chieflyjing
Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow renounces U.S. citizenship
New York December article reports Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow formerly Barbara Hutton renouncing American citizenship aboard the liner Europa. She becomes a Dane, spouse of Count Kurt Haugwitz-Reventlow, amid estate tax dispute over a Woolworth fortune. Strike action begins at three Woolworth stores in the metropolis as she departs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow
Barbara Hutton
United States
Woolworth Sand
England
Euiopa
Peteras
William Bondy
Kurt Hauzwitz Revenlow
Graham Mattison
Henry Mannix
Law Firth of White & Cage
Denman
Woolworth
Metropsiltam
Justice Maxey Not Seeking Governor's Chair
George W. Maxey of the State Supreme Court indicated he cannot plan to run for governor. He said he will not pursue the governor’s chair, citing personal or constitutional considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Maxey
George W. Max
Delegates in Death of Party Girl in Pittsburgh Case
Four New York men, delegates to the Siesl Workers' Organizing Committee, were questioned in Pittsburgh over the death of Rose Alit, found murdered in a room occupied by the four. Jacob Olkind and Morris Lyngod, both of Brooklyn, plus Prod A. CML annal of Woodhaven and Louis Hi Green of Brooklyn, were detained for questioning after a note hinted at plans and warned of action in New York next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pittsburgh
New York
Siesl Workers' Organizing Committee
Rose Alit
Yeahald Runeite
Olkind
Morris
Braolelyn
Woodhaven
Queens
Louis Hi Green
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Pleads Guilty in Voluntary Manslaughter Case
Mercer Pennsylvania report says defendant pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter in connection with the death of a wire lander and a boarder, Rev. D. Thom—awaiting sentence at the next court term this month as authorities indicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winener
Mercer
Mer
Ehathea
Ratirad Evangelist
Corry Man Likely Appointed Sealer of Weights
Victor Dempsey, slated for the Erie county post of sealer of weights and measures, will succeed Leon Tryon who was named last January. The selection aligns with a party agreement within the county administration. Dempsey’s appointment is expected at an early January meeting. the position pays 1410 per year plus travel allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Dempsey
Verontt
Democraticity Committee
Erie County
Eile Brvices
Dempsey
Leon ‘Tryon
Gitand
Tryon
Thomas Gurvily
Wuyan
Pepublican
Beteen Commissanfra
Bilton C.lay
Thomas W Flatley
Idempsey
Griswold Company Backing Union Findings Reported
Pittsburgh December 17 The Griswold Manufacturing Company of BilE has been aiding any contributions to the Millwell Employees Union, per National Labor Relations Board findings. Refusal to bargain with the Steel Workers Organizing Committee prompted Wagner Act violation charges. The case heads to Washington for final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aniouress
Pittsburgh
Griswold
Bile
Millwell
National Labor
Mela Jons Board
James ¢. Balton
Wheelcaminer
Enort
Washington
Fins
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Mrs John Falcone Is Winner Of $150 Prize
Santa Claus surprised John Falcone of East Washington Street by announcing he won the Rex theatre prize of 150 dollars. The award matches six weeks of accumulation and is described as a Christmas gift to the Second Ward family. Next week's award at the Gillie theatre reverts to 526.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Falconere
Santa Claus
John Palcone
East Washington Street
Rex Theatre
Second Ward
Glille Theatre
Red Cross Roll Call Hits 1937 Total in Corry Chapter
Foryotman died and ninety two subscribers paid a total of 755.45 into the Corry chapter of the American Red Cross for the 1937 Roll Call. Final figures show an 1887 total about $200 above last year’s. Chapter officers and Roll Call Chairman Mrs. Rhngdes extend thanks to workers. A reserve fund of about 5000 will be set aside for emergencies, reducing local funds but preserving support for appeals and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nise
Corry
Roosevelt Explores Panay Bombing Accounts
President Roosevelt held a conference with Admiral Leahy to review new reports on the Japanese attack on the U S gunboat Panay. Japanese envoy Saito met Cordell Hull as survivors arrived in Shanghai. Death date fixed for Feb 14 for a Harrisburg killer.
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United Frese
Washington
Det
Roosevelt Inday
U.S
Panay
William 2D. Leahy
Ehler
Leahy
Roosevelt
Hirosi Saito
Cordell Hull
Sato
Uhre Standard Oil
Shanghai
Oahu
Ladybird
Hohslen
Nanking
Extra postal service to handle Christmas mail rush
Postmaster James P. Sullivan announced expanded hours at the local post office with open evenings and extended parcel post and stamp windows to seven o clock starting Saturday. The holiday rush is expected to rise toward midweek with extra delivery rounds and mail only shipments urged to prevent delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mare
James P. Sullivan
Journal
Patel
Henrie
Howe
Uban- Jone
Sullivan Tex
Postal Department
Earry
Former Wisconsin U Chief Named GOP Leader
Dr Glenna Frank a former president of the University of Wisconsin is named head of the Republican party policy committee to outline a new declaration and guide the drive against the Roosevelt administration in upcoming campaigns. M Hamilton announced the appointment before leaving for Chicago as the party executive committee confirmed the choice. Frank will lead about 140 members in crafting the program for revitalizing the GOP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenna Frank
Roosevelt
United Press
ST. Lows
Joh D. M. Hamilton
Republican National Committee
Frank
Chicago
University At
Republican Prince
Plan system to list all property records plan system to list all property records
Harrisburg December 17 Technicians representing the Public Utility Commission and Pennsylvania Power and Light Co met to design a uniform property record system to speed investigations of utility rate fairness. Gas and electric firms attended and agreed to appoint accounting experts to work with company representatives to draft a uniform accounting system before year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Publis Uility Commission
Pennsylvania Gra
Gas and Electric
Iptu. C
Carmen Antont
Drafling & Uniform Accounta Ayatem
Torch Murder and death by own action in hospital
In Moreesport Massachusetts victims described as dead after a torch murder attempt. Names listed include Cora Woodring Korte nun and Chirles N Isentshi nian among others. one patient died at Keusport Hospital.
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Moreesport
Tostt
Blonds
Cora Woodring Kortenun
Aline
Bishund
Chirles
Isentshinian
Ded
Labyoslevdtay
Ate Keusport Hospital
Lighting of city park Christmas tree arranged in CTY PARK
The article notes arrangements for lighting the city park Christmas tree this Christmas as in the previous year. A contract was awarded to Ally Wayludtiie Company for a crew to set up a high light fixture, expected to be installed on Saturday evening.
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Proverty
J. Weaver Toray
Joma
Auveril
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