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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1936

Page

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Ohio River Ice Breaks Free Near Vanport

Heavy rains across the Allegheny watershed flood fears rise as an ice gorge on the Ohio near Vanport breaks up at noon. Movement downstream eases potential floods in Pittsburgh while ice flows cause damage in Punxsutawney and Ehrenfeld. towns from Punxsutawney to Meyersdale face rising waters and evacuations.

Vanport Allegheny River Ohio River Ohio Allegheny Pittsburgh Fee Vsnport H. F. Mckinley Beaver Punxsulawney Ehrenfeld Johnstown Meyersdale Casselman

Roosevelt Warns Congress On Budget Tightening And Veto Threat

President Roosevelt tells Congress he will push to keep government costs close to budget estimates and vetoes a 500 million crop loan bill for lacking revenue provisions. He backs a broader push for economy as Sen Byrd leads a bipartisan cost-inquiry with Garnett inviting four lawmakers to assess federal operations.

United Press Washington Roosevelt Congress White House Harry F. Byrd Joh N. Garnet Byrd Joseph T. Roninson Joséph O'Mahoney Wye Charley A. McNary Joh G. Townsend Ry del Treasury

Roosevelt to Get Farm Bill by Saturday

Washington February 26 The New Deal range of agriculture controls moves toward final passage as House approval of the conference report would send the substitute AAA measure to the Senate for ratification before Roosevelt signs it. Secretary Wallace and AAA chief Davis back the plan as it outlines 50 million dollars in annual expenditures to steer production and soil conservation. The bill contains no financing provision and a tax measure to fund benefits is expected soon.

H. 0. Thompson United Press Washington Congress House Senate Roosevelt Henry A. Wallace AAA Chester C. Davis

New York Central Wreck Near Buffalo

A section of the Boston Shore Limited passenger train collided with a freighter near Buffalo New York late today. The crash injured seven people, one seriously, as trains plowed into each other causing damage and delay.

NEW York Central Buffalo Junion Gorpy N.Y Bauth Shore Limited Bain A. Fleratledt

Fire defenses neglected at Thaddeus Mevens Industrial School

Harrisburg February 25 state police report finds fire defense facilities at Thaddeus Mevens Industrial School Lancaster appear grossly neglected Major Lynn G Adams policy superintendent told Governor after emergency investigation by Troopers John F O Mara and Arthur C Wood the second return in a statewide survey following earlier shocking conditions at the Pennsylvania industrial school at Huntington Attorney SH Skinner Jr travels for Buffalo business

Harrisburg Thaddeus Mevens Lancaser Lynn G. Adams Ale John F. O'Mara Arthur C. Wood Earle Pennsylvania Industrial School Huntingdon

Rural Electrification Program Is Speeded

Washington Feb 26 Democratic and Republican leaders predicted swift Senate approval of the Norris bill for a rural electrification program. Debate was expected to continue, with some senators aiming to reference the agriculture committee again on grounds the measure is loosely drafted. Senate leaders forecast passage by nightfall tomorrow and sending the bill to the House.

United Press Washington Senate Geo. W. Norris Ming L. McNary Oregon

Fear Fall Near Death Near Death for Albert B Fall

Albert B. Fall secretary of Interior in the Harding cabinet was near death at Beaumont hospital. A semi invalid since release from prison after a corruption case, Fall was brought from Three Payers New Mexico months ago with years of arthritis and recent pneumonia. His wife Emma Fall and daughter Mrs Chase were by his bedside.

United Press EL Paso Tex Albert B. Fall Harding Beaumont Governmental Hospital Fall N. ML Emma Fall C. G. Chase Utte Kope Chase

Police to Enter Beer Places at Sign of Trouble

Police under strict orders to enter beer establishments at the first sign of disturbance. Major Gen Miller and Chief D. Manigan require officers to secure information and file reports, with arrests to follow. The move targets disorderly saloons and aims to curb recurring trouble at these venues.

Miller Vee Tohn D. Manigan

Industrial Program Is Given Further Study

Twenty business men and citizens gathered at Corry's Municipal building last evening to discuss an industrial expansion plan proposed by John A. Blatt. The idea calls for a yearly raise of $20,000 for five years to attract new industries, with a proposed 200 member “minute men” group to foster an industrial consciousness and public support.

John A. Blatt Golden Rule Chuir Committee Corry Blatt Mrr. Blatt

Hoffmans stance narrows Hauptmann reprieve chances

Gov Hoffman vows no further reprieves for Bruno Hauptmann beyond the current respite. Attorney General Witentz, back from Florida, says new evidence warrants no new trial. State witnesses including Con don and van dergh will not be recalled, and Whited testimony is deemed overstated regarding potential hearings on Hauptmann's Lindbergh case.

Robert Musel United Press Trenton Harold G. Hoffman Gibraltar Buino Richard Hauptusnn Hauptorann David T. Witentz Florida Cuas Hoffman Kuuptmann Vilent2 State House Hauptmann John F Jassie) Condon Charles A.an Vergh Millard Whited Lindbergh New Jersey New York

Corry Rotary Club Hosts Anniversary Dinner

The Corry Rotary Club gathered at Hotel Corry with forty four members and guests to celebrate the thirty first anniversary of Rotary. A. Hy Wallace of Lockport delivered the anniversary address, recalling Rotarys growth and notable contributors. Mrs. R. Dewey led songs while a musical program featured Mrs. Dewey and Horace Brynolfson in duets and solos, with Richard Nichols and Gla Arnold on banjo and piano. Frank T. Babbitt, turning seventy three on Thursday, was honored with roses presented by C. E. Rafter.

Corry Dewey Horace Brynolfson Brynolfson Richard Nichols Gla Arnold R. S. Dewey Frank T. Babbitt C. E. Rafter

McGrady Aims to End Goodyear Strike in Ohio

Aaron, Feb 26. Ward F McGrady, assistant Secretary of Labor, who settled two major Ohio disputes last year, heads toward Alton to seek settlement of the Goodyear Tie and Rubber Co strike. He is due to confer with company officials and union leaders after arriving. The strike began Feb 16 over layoff notices and reinstatement of 70 dismissed workers, with Goodyear denouncing mob rule and rejecting government recognition of the strikers.

United Press Aaron Ward F McGrady Ohio Alton Goodyeay Tie & Rubber Co Labor Department Frances Perkins McGraily Toledo Cleveland Tn Alan Goodyear Tuey Liteh Paul W. Litchfield Litchfield

Trustees Discuss Building Plans for United Brethren Church

Trustees of the United Brethren in Christchurch met with Erie architect J. Howard Hicks to review options for a new church edifice on the site of the burned North Center street church. Pastor H R Harris read a history pamphlet the board approved for a building fund souvenir. The Sunday school plans to assist the campaign, with brick sales at five cents each under teacher supervision.

Board of Trustees The United Brethren Christchurch J. Howard Hicks Erie North Center Street H.R. Harris

Fire 2 to Halt Leak

Secretary of Commerce Daniel G. Roper announced the dismissal of Frederick L Adams and Commander FH McCoy Jones from the Navigation Bureau to halt new leaks within the department. The move ends a long internal fight over maritime safety regulations, taking effect Saturday and explained to Assistant Secretary J. Mf. John BOM.

United Press Washington Commerce Daniel GC. Roper Frederick L Adams FH McCoy Jones Department Roper J, Mf. John+ BOM

Army extremists attempt to seize control in Japan

Young army extremists attempted a swift coup in Japan killing three high officials and injuring others. A state of alarm resembled martial law was declared as the government moved to suppress the revolt and stabilize affairs by Wednesday night Tokyo time. Fumio Goto, home minister, was reported to have been offered a position in the new order.

United Press Japan Tokyo Home Office Fumio Goto

Plans Rush on WPA Program by School Heads

Plans accelerate for WPA school projects including demolition of the Hatchgeho building in Erie district. Officials expect WPA delegates to meet local authorities on minor and major projects to salvage materials and employ workers before the May deadline.

WPA Erie Washington Pakrview

Deputy to Help Income Taxpayers in Corry Vicinity

Deputy collector of internal revenue will assist Corty and nearby taxpayers with 135 returns next week. Deputy Fr. Weschler of Erie is assigned to Corry for four days. The deputy will be at the federal building from March 3 to 5. Weschler will be in Union City on March 1, 2 and 18.

Corty and Vicinity Internal Revenue Weschler Erie Corry Federal Building Sth Union City

Mud Fog Blamed for Hazy City Weather

Dust from southwestern plains combined with rain and mist to create a hazy condition labeled mud fog. Observers say storms carried dust more than 2000 miles aloft before it descended with recent rain and snow, producing the three days of murky air.

Rumor New Premier Resigned Post

The Japanese embassy announced that Fumio Goto, named temporary premier, and surviving Okada cabinet members had resigned. Tokyo is under martial law with a midnight home office statement saying the country remains calm.

Ly Unice London Fumio Goto Okada Tokyo

Timeline of wartime censorship and assassinations

Early reports describe a rigid censorship during a conflict that began to ease on Wednesday night allowing authentic news to circulate. The war office confirmed the assassination of premier Keisuke Okada, former premier Makoto Saito, and Gen. Jotaro Watanabe among others, with wounded listed subsequently.

Ous War Office Owers Keisuke Okada Makoto Saito Jotaro Watanabe

Full Martial Law Declared in Tokyo

Government declares martial law in Tokyo at 3 a m amid conflicting reports from war and foreign offices. Tokyo and Osaka remain quiet as officials like Korokiya Takahashi and Gen. Soroki Suki are cited in rebel-related tensions. Moscow embassy confirms rebels from the First Division.

Tokyo United Press Osaka Korokiya ‘Takahashi Soroki Suki Privy Council War Office Foreign Office Takahashi Watanabe Moscow First Divi

Crane Operator Dies After Arm Amputation at Work

Lowell Massachusetts February 26 John McCoy a seven year old crane operator died from injuries suffered when his right arm was mangled in a hoisting accident. He had been placed in a sling and operated a hacksaw to remove the limb after it was caught in the machinery.

United Press Lowell Mass John McCoy

Who's Who in Corry in 69 The Tatienat feature

The Tatienat presents a page four installment with the first excerpts from Pratty Eddy's Business Directory of Corry for 1869-70. It lists city business places that advertised in the directory and previews future releases naming Corry residents from the cil-booth era.

Pratty Eddy Corry

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Gorge Broken New Deal Bill Carties Tre Tats SH. Skinner, Jr U. S Wilentz Bruno Fisher Lind Bergher Condon Hotel Corry A. H. Wallace McGrady Goodyear CO Ace Mediator Rubber City U. B. Church Finance Goto Post Office
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