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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1938
Page
1
Fragmented text mentions a January event or hearing with references to Weather Commerce and acreage details. The readable portions include scattered phrases about a hearing and quantities, but the overall context remains unclear and incomplete. Entities are partially legible but not reliably identifiable.
Corry's annual fire loss rose to 47 260 dollars after the destruction of the former Baptist church at West Pleasant street and Second avenue. The department answered 57 alarms, 11 outside city limits, with 28.5 hours spent at fires and 11,250 feet of hose laid, reflecting increases from 1936 and 1925 levels.
By United Press PRIE Ralph Scalise, 27, held for grand jury action on a charge of murdering his father, Detective Sergeant Louis Scalise, will be called for trial February 16 if the grand jury indicts him. Scalise, a former Bertillon operator in the Pittsburgh police department, was bound over to the grand jury after arraignment before Alderman Lyle Orr. The district attorney said the office will prosecute him for first degree murder and will not reduce the charge.
Harrisburg reports the Washington order ending federal relief for WPA project employees seeking state unemployment compensation is "very unfortunate" says Labor and Industry Secretary Ralph M. Bashore. WPA chief J Banka Hudson expects only a small Pennsylvania impact and seeks reports on workers eligible for wider job insurance. Affected workers would surrender WPA wages of 52 to 53 monthly for up to 15 dollars per week for 13 weeks after a two week waiting period. Warres Van Dyke returns to duty after illness, with a pledge of action to resume highway work.
A large oil patch and a broken life preserver were found at sea near the area where a bomber with seven men aboard disappeared Wednesday. Coast Guard said oil resembled airplane crankcase fluid but Navy records show the life preserver did not belong to the vanished aircraft. Names listed include Lieut. Truman Carpenter Possumpsic Vermont Cadell Phill Browning Lee's Summit Missouri Edgar Anglin Norfolk Virginia Girdreech Richland North Carolina Loren Peace San Diego California G. A. Mills Prescott Michigan Joe Adair Carruthersville Missouri.
French and Japanese troops faced off at the boundary of the French concession in Shanghai as tensions rose after the beating of four British policemen by Japanese soldiers. The clash arose over a Russian on French concession volunteer corps and a Chinese water-supply dispute, but authorities said it was settled on the spot amid a tense, explosive atmosphere in the city.
Harrisburg January report says Supt John D Pennington of Huntingdon State Juvenile School seeks a formal inquiry into the Christmas tear gas incident and the subsequent death of 17 year old Daniel Le Maurr. He notes he may ask a state police authority to remove doubt about the school's handling of the riot with gas to prevent injuries to staff and inmate.
A Harrisburg source says Gov. George H. Earle will not ask former Welfare secretary Job D Pennington to retire to the cabinet as successor to Arthur W. Howe Jr, head of the Public Assistance Department. Details remain unclear as officials review post changes.
President Roosevelt headlines a New Deal Jackson Day dinner tour with $100 plates. Harold L. Tekes leads the anti monopoly push, urging action against concentrated wealth and “America's sixty families.” James Roosevelt and James Farley also figure in the ambitions and speeches as the administration debates curbing monopolies.
Former Topeka judge Lee Monroe of Topeka Kansas died November 1 after a stroke in Pecos Texas. Born near Columbus and educated at Randolph and Cornell, he practiced law in Topeka before serving on the bench. Survived by three daughters and several cousins including BE a Monres and Charles Wilson.
An official report states 140 persons surrendered as Loyalists press the Teruel mop up. The bishop of Santa Clara convent reportedly aided machine gunners before insurgents fled with remaining forces. Rebels in nearby buildings were said to be subjugated.
Gov George H Earlé appoints Jules Arnonson of Philadelphia as a member of a commission. The action names Arnonson for procurement and procurement related duties, with Ramoy Ne named as a cee Ppntivsationan and teak officer in the same notice. The document lists assigned roles and confirms official appointment status.
Reports grill over picks to replace Justice Sutherland after January six. Possible nominees include Solicitor General Stanley Reed and Federal Judge 8. G. Bratton, the Tenth Circuit judge. Observers note Black’s appointment earlier narrowed to Black Reed Bratton as options.
Washington June reports southern leaders back a wage and hours bill as Senate support strengthens. Governors in the southeast approved principles of President Roosevelt’s plan for floor wages and hours, signaling possible House passage amid shifts by southern Democrats and northern Republicans. Rep Lister Hill’s Senate victory is noted amid a Heflin-Black vacancy.
John D. Biggers, administrator of the voluntary unemployment census, told President Roosevelt that 3,208,211 persons were registered as partially unemployed on November 20. He said the enumeration was only 57 percent correct, suggesting up to 6,630,192 people may have been partially jobless when the census was taken.
Detroit industry revives as about 100000 automobile workers expected back in plants next week. Chrysler Corp says 56000 of its pre Christmas staff will return by Tuesday. Hudson Motor plans to hire 6000 as a low cost car nears production. Ford’s Rouge Plant eyes rehiring 35000 workers as business improves under personnel chief Harry Bennett.
Detroit police probe the death of 22 year old Emma L Marin once employed at a beer garden as detectives question cafe patrons about possible motive. Officers say the victim, described as a former beer garden worker, was beaten and found at about 4 30 a m.
Governor George H. Earle weighs convening a special session to approve an additional 52 million dollars in state aid for school districts this year. Backing comes from the Pennsylvania Federation of Teachers and allied groups, warning of a statewide breakdown of standards without increased funding. Philadelphia schools seek at least 4.75 million more beyond 26.65 million already budgeted to avert a potential collapse due to a recent superior court ruling limiting tax resources. The petition argues the state must provide resources to meet the standards for term length, buildings, safety, and compulsory attendance to age 18.
United Press reports Harrisburg Pa January hearing will consider a public service order directing Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania to justify intrastate long distance rates and argue for alignment with interstate rates. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission seeks elimination of a differential claiming intrastate charges are unfair to Pennsylvania telephone users. A prior directive set January 15 1997 as a deadline and noted identical interstate and intrastate rates for similar distances.
Cattle owners held a meeting in the Ute Community church yesterday to plan Bang's disease testing and eradication. A large farmers turnout heard Professor Nagreotte of Pennsylvania State College explain the disease and the elimination plan. A committee including Paul Prs cultiv, Arthur Page and Frank Dold were chosen to canvass for signatures and arrange signups.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports state motor police under Commissioner Pens W Foote vow intensified vigilance to patrol every highway and byway. He praises Governor Earle's plan to reform licenses and curb reckless driving, noting past arrests but heavier penalties will follow.
Sixty-two thousand relief clients received food and clothing orders today as Mayor Harold E Burley answered charges of Arigna misery among the city’s needy. Relief had paused for several days after a tail ware incident, with sit-down demonstrations in four district offices.
In Basineton on January 8 United States Senator James F Byrnes chairs the Senate unemployment and relief committee. He released a work study arguing that cooperation among business labor and government can beat the recession by restoring confidence and addressing causes cited by witnesses.
Senator Vandenberg warned that a business labor and government coalition cannot fight the recession without the administration admitting its errors and adopting a consistent policy. He urged an end to “the hymn of hate” and predicted Roosevelt and Ickes speeches would test where leaders stand. Other notes include farm bills for labs to create new uses for crops, Ford proposing jobs via new production, Schwellenbach backing extended WPA, Murray supporting AFL led expansion of relief and PWA programs.
William D. Marcum, 30, a New Castle carpenter, pleaded guilty to the Christmas Eve kidnapping of three year old John Bryan. He was sentenced to life in the state prison. His guilty plea may have saved him from the electric chair as kidnapping carried a death penalty in Indiana. The $3800 ransom was not collected.
Paris dispatch reports that Harald Dahl’s wife, an American, may have her husband’s life spared through personal intervention by a national generalissimo. The hopeful note says many husbands will seek release as Madrid faces pressure. The fragmentary wire story confirms uncertain details and language remains unclear.
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