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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1938
Page
1
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Counsel for the defendant signals self defense as a murder charge remains on the docket after a Pittsburgh youth, formerly with the city police, spent New Year’s Day in jail. Attorneys Barber and Agresti, hired by a University of Pittsburgh graduate, contend the shooting was in self defense during a pistol scuffle with his father. The preliminary hearing was set for January 5, with DA Granam noting possible charge reductions by his office or the grand jury.
Rep. Martin Dies of Texas announced he would introduce a resolution demanding a congressional investigation into New Deal charges that business monopolies are waging a sit-down strike to create economic chaos. He submitted the resolution for referral to the Rules Committee and urged the speaker to appoint a seven member special committee.
Washington dispatch describes critiques of last week's New Deal anti monopoly speeches as Democrats and Republicans urge Roosevelt to reflect his views in the upcoming address to Congress. The president says the talks target wealth factors, not all rich individuals, as officials press the administration on monopoly concerns.
Corry's new municipal administration will formally assume office Monday morning with Mayor elect Frank E. Hepler and Councilmen-elect Richard Röszbach er and A. Q. Sandburg taking the oath of office. The organization program includes journal call, oath administration, roll call, address by the mayor, designation of department heads, and filing of election certificates.
United Press dispatch from Shanghai reports four Japanese soldiers and several civilians injured by a grenade barrage during a skirmish. Explosions rocked a settlement area near Hankow and Fokien intersections as troops cordoned the neighborhood and conducted an intensified search. Roads were blocked and marchers moved toward Hankow and Ho Ye.
Meadville marks its 150th anniversary with a midnight whistle salute and civic ceremonies. A terse program outline mentions public observances, a local spectral union, and community participation throughout the day as residents recall the town’s founding and historic milestones.
Richard Rowland a 12 year old in Corry area was struck in the eye by a pitchfork while playing with his brother Friday. He is at St Vincent's Hospital Erie where doctors fear the eye may need removal to save his life.
New Year's celebrations and dangerous travel conditions contributed to early 1988 fatalities. A United Press survey across 28 states counted 82 deaths by 10 a.m., with 49,000 estimated to die in traffic nationwide this year.
Washington reports the Roosevelt administration set the price treasury pays for newly mined domestic silver in 1838 at 64.64 cents, cutting 12.93 cents from the prior 77 cent rate. The move defies the silver bloc and risks mine closures but appeases business and some officials who argued the former price subsidized producers without broad economic benefit. Senators from silver states largely unavailable for comment, but likely disappointed.
Franco forces repelled attacks around Teruel as conflicting reports emerged. A government communique denied lifting the siege and said no rebel soldiers entered the town while A Maurid war office note conceded loyalist positions in the west and northwest were abandoned under renewed rebel pressure.
Corry patrolmen investigated 96 accidents in the region with eight fatalities and losses totaling 96,650 dollars. Property hostage valued at 26,050 dollars. The force patrols highways east, west, north, and out of the city, illustrating the Patrol Bureau’s broad activity.
Captain Charles L. Hall and Corry resident Tall helped save My May and Mrs. May on a Christmas Day journey in Nevada's Valley of Fire. May, stranded after his car stalled near Atlat Rock, nearly died twice while enduring sand and exposure before rescue near Kaolin Pond outside Overton.
Two newspapermen were killed and another injured in an accidental shell explosion while covering the Teruel battle. Bradiah Johnson, an American magazine Spur correspondent and New York society member, died in the blast. E.R. Sheepsbanks, the Teutery news agency correspondent, was wounded.
Shanghai dispatch reports the Russian embassy at Nanking was consumed by fire of undetermined origin. The incident is noted by Chinese and Japanese press agencies with no confirmed cause or casualties announced.
In Los Angeles three women described brutal treatment aboard a yacht hijacked by a man named Jack Morgan who claimed pirate ancestry. He killed the skipper, and the group including two men and a boy faced days of terror as Morgan forced a nurse and two women to endure abuse before authorities intervened.
Fiorello H. LaGuardia was sworn in for a second four year term as New York City mayor shortly after midnight by Supreme Court Justice Philip J. McCook. The ceremony lacked pomp as in his prior public life and recalled his 1919 election as president of the board of aldermen and his 1984 victory over Tammany Hall.
Revelers filled downtown spots and private parties for New Year Eve. Churches held watch night services as open houses and family gatherings dominated. Police reported no major disorders while the new highway safety campaign reduced city accidents. The cross sayings feature at Christ Missionary Alliance drew attendees led by Ross Crane and James Hall.
Victor Dempsey of Corry was slated for the Sealer of Washes and Measures post in Erie County but the appointment was deferred to January 15. County commissioners elected Elton H. Blair as board chairman at a special meeting, succeeding Thomas W. Flatley who was in office through 1937. Flatley prepared to travel to San Francisco due to his mother's illness, delaying decisions on this and other appointments until his return.
Harrisburg dispatch reports Governor George H. Emrlens 1838 crusade to reduce highway speeds opened officially. Finnry A. Tevin of the Pittsburgh river union business group wired the chief executive reporting firm union support and pledging cooperation.
Harrisburg reports Charles J. Margiotti withdraws as special prosecutor in the Frank OC Monaghan murder case. The Allegheny County DA Andrew T. Parle will prosecute 13 untried defendants. Margiotti tells Parle he agrees to leave the case to Parrie's sound judgment and discretion.
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