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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1938
Page
1
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In Dauphin County Court the 44 hour work week constitutional challenge faced further delays as proceedings continued. Deputy Attorney General Edward Friedman said no decision will come before June and that the next review will be in Pittsburgh in March. Multiple employers intervened in the suit filed by Holgate Bros. Kane Underwood and others challenge the act's validity.
Japanese authorities warn foreigners to leave a 100000 square mile area in Central China as battle north of the Yangtze river enters its climactic stage. The embassy statement cites a possible extended operation and advises evacuation from Tsingtao to Taiyuan in Shandong and Shanxi provinces.
J A Dufall of Cleveland spoke at the Kiwanis dinner at Hotel Corry on measuring temperatures and improving interest. A bowling match between the Kiwanis and locals is planned for next week, with the interclub committees meeting February 9 at Hotel Corry. The play Journey's End is set for February 16 at Sunuhi High School with two showings and sound by a New York company. A minor crash near Meadville caused $400 in damage but no serious injuries.
United Press reports Attorney General Charles J Margioth told Harrisburg social agencies that juvenile delinquency in Bedford and McKean counties dropped over 60 percent due to a three member board. He praised the Bradford board as a model and urged adoption of similar plans elsewhere. The board, led by Rev Henry Sizer, Rabbi Saul Appelbaum, and Rev Charles A Ward, focuses on aiding youth before court rather than punishment.
Roy Brown of the west side claimed the second prize of 10 in Golden Rule Club draws held at the Hex theatre this afternoon. The winner's share is described as a $50 award with the remainder undated and unclear in the fragment.
Pittsburgh physicians aim to curb rising measles after Municipal Hospital committee urged stricter measures. They report about 1,600 cases already recorded and call for enhanced outbreak containment to prevent further spread.
The little business men's conference approved liberal loan resolutions and criticized New Deal measures. Two delegates were forcibly removed from the Commerce Department auditorium as guards dragged out A. S. Shafer of Philadelphia and Robert Kaempfer of New York amid uproar over Wagner Act reform and other issues.
Cleve R. Morton has opened a modern grocery store in the former Parkhurst Jewelry location on North Center Street after moving from the previous block. The shop features an electric refrigerated case, new fixtures, and redecorated sanitary surroundings with plans to add meat dairy products and a self service deli later. Mr Morton invites the public to visit and inspect the upgraded establishment.
Feb. report quotes Lt. Gov. Frank J. Hayes of Colorado asserting a United Mine Workers union member could become president. Hayes praises John L. Lewis as competent for the office and suggests one day a member may sit in the White House.
Two navy PBY bombers collided during a sham battle near an offshore fleet near San Diego California. Eleven crewmen died and three were seriously injured with ten missing. Survivors were rescued or treated aboard hospital ships as crews searched all night for more bodies.
Admiral William D. Leahy testifies that it would be extremely hazardous for any Asiatic power to attempt invasion of the United States even with naval force. He notes parity would not provide full safety. Rep. Brewster questions plans to quarantine aggressor nations, which Leahy denies.
Walter Giblin, a 20 year old musician, was trapped for nearly eight hours on a river cliff in the Merrimack River at Lowell Massachusetts. Coast guardsmen performed a breeches buoy rescue and he was taken to St Joseph's Hospital in poor condition with severe frost exposure.
Rich ard Dixie Davis, once a church viedinist linked to a $100 million policy racket, fights extradition to New York City. He left a Philadelphia Central police cell to confer with an attorney. District Attorney Dewey prepares papers for Governor Lehman in Albany.
Fire destroyed a large oil company truck and trailer at St Marys Pa. Driver Donald Murelt escaped unharmed as the empty vehicle burned quickly due to loose motor wiring. Loss estimated at $18 000 with partial insurance coverage.
Brookville Pennsylvania February 8 trial of three former Jefferson County state department highway employees on charges of conspiracy to defraud the Commonwealth in connection with alleged payroll padding ends abruptly as the defendants see the judge.
London reports 65 British ships and at least 925 French vessels cleared for action in the Mediterranean. Italian units join the flotilla in a major anti pirate patrol. Britain seeks orders within 48 hours to sink surfaced submarines on sight, amid tensions over the Endymion sinking and the NYON anti pirate accord.
Kane Lodge No. 412 charter members survive as Corryite M Drake of Corry and others gathered for a fifty year celebration. GC H Rickert superintendent of Kane public schools spoke as part of a special program in the lodge rooms. Lodge founded January 12, 1838 with members A Erickson W H Christie Andrew Skoglund and Swingle noted among survivors.
Pennsylvania Democrats confront labor influence as Thomas Kennelly eyed for governor. A Washington discussion among John L. Lewis Walter Jones and party leaders hit an impasse over labor representation on the ticket. Guffey Jones Colegrove and Lawrence are cited as western contenders with internal splits over support and strategy.
Dr. Arthur Bestor, president of the Chautauqua Institution, urged Pennsylvanian school directors to develop leaders capable of meeting today’s industrial society challenges. He stressed that public schools bear this responsibility in building a strong future.
Edinboro State Teachers College prepares a public ground breaking on Friday February 11 at 12 30 PM for four new buildings. Speakers include John B Brooks president of the board of trustees Dr Carmion Rise college president James Smith replacing the ancient body and James P Rossiter Richard H Bine Arthur Colegrove will attend. Open ceremonies occur between Haven Hall and Neymal Hall at the new auditorium site.
National Labor Relations Board Chairman J Warren Madden defended the agency against charges of offering incompetency and inefficiency. He told the Senate labor committee that calls for a congressional investigation by Senator Burke are based on misinformation, half truths, and trivialities. He admitted the NLRB has made mistakes but argued criticism could have been avoided by compromising core principles.
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