Desperate Parents of Kidnapped Boy Seek Return
Tacoma January report on 10-year-old Charlea Mattson’s kidnapping with 28,000 ransom offer and a roadside appeal to the kidnapper. Dr. and Mrs. Mattson, relatives, and friends show strain as police note no progress. Father appeals via a Seattle want ad while authorities investigate possible imposters and hijackers.
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Willis Duniway
United Press
Tacoma
Warh
Bb Want
Seattle
Miuttson
Mediation fails GM strike talks say UAW leader
Homer Martin president of the United Auto Workers says negotiations to end the General Motors strike have collapsed in a letter to Gov. Frank Murphy as talks reach an impasse. The report follows a series of stalled mediation efforts and shifts focus to potential next steps in the labor dispute.
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General Motors Suike
Homer Martin
United Automobile Workers
Frank Murphy
Automobile Strike Threatens Michigan Jobs Crisis
On January 9 Detroit reports the United Automobile Workers strike against General Motors, with about 190,000 out of work and 95,118 GM employees idle. Gov. Murphy seeks talks as Chevrolet plants face shutdowns and a pending Monday restart.
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Harry Ferguson
United Press
Detroit
United States Automobile Workers
General Motors
Frank Murphy
Weelen
Chevrolet
Punt
Murphy Sai
General Motore
Planta
John L. Lewis Committee For Industrial Organization
Automobile Union
Flint
Mich
United Automobile Workers
General Atime
Michigan ‘Tool Co
Taok
Washington
Metal Trade Department
American Federation of Labor
Ex-Corry Man Daring Market Operator Dies
Raph M. Weaver, once a famed bucket shop operator tied to major losses and later in oil and gas leases after laws outlawed bucket shops, dies in a Pittsburgh hotel room. He fathered Mrs. Milon L. Brows of Carry and left a wife and several sons and daughters including Hugh Weaver of McKeesport and Park Weaver, with many listed survivors across Pennsylvania and Texas.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Bucket Shop
Raph M. Weaver
Yesser
Weaver
Me. Weaver
Milon L. Brows
Carry
Hugh Weaver
McKeesport
Park Weaver
Herbert Aid
Harry Porter
John Warren Herbert TH
Fort Worth
Tex
Wirt Randold
Wynnewood, Olrla
Corryites Kin Jump to Safety as Home Burns
IN JOHNSTOWN PA JAN 9 Mrs Sarah Fryburg tax collector of Hooversville was injured leaping from the porch roof of her burning Hooversville home. The fire gutted the residence with 4000 damage. Two Hooversville firemen were overcome by smoke but revived. Mrs Fryburg is sister in law of Fred Fryburg formerly of Hooversville now in Corry with daughter Mrs Harold Powell of North Center Street.
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Sarah Fryburg
Hooversville
United Press
Pryburg
Fred Fryburg
Corry
Harold K. Powell
North Center Streel
Damaged Carload of Steel From Erie Railroad Wreck
A carload of steel from Corry Jamestown manufacturing and a Pennsylvania Railroad freight car were damaged in a switch area near the Maple avenue crossing on Erie tracks yesterday afternoon. The loaded car upset during switching, tore track ties, and was moved back to the siding by wreck crews.
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Corry-Jamestown Manufacturing Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Maple Avenue
Erie Railroad
Rairoad
Serecker
Nineteen Injured in Berkshire Mills Riots
Nineteen people were injured today at Berkshire Knitting Mills during a three month strike. Police arrested five after strike pickets clashed with loyal workers. Grace Hummell, 19, was hit in the back by a brick. A second item notes John O'Dutty named bishop of Buffalo by the Vatican.
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United Press
LAS
Berkshire Knitting Mills
Grace Hummell
Buffalo
Vatican City
Managnor John O'Dutty
Catalio
Symbuss
Bishy
N. V
Cabinet approves higher military appropriations
Rome reports the cabinet approved increased military spending for the 1937-38 budget at a war ministry meeting, signaling a boost to defense funding amid rising regional tensions.
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United Press
Rome
Commercial patrons benefit from new electric rates
The Pennsylvania Electric Company slashes commercial rates by 20 to 25 percent under the newly inaugurated schedule. Early December bills show sizable savings. one business drops from above 26 to about 20 dollars for a month, another from 40 to 81 dollars. Between 500 and 900 commercial customers in the district stand to gain, with over 150 meters already adjusted and more to follow as meters are installed.
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Pennsylvania Electric Company
Bellot
Odey
Cheney
India
German Occupation of Morocco War Threat
1937 dispatch reports French Morocco troops on alert amid German penetration fears. France denies plans for action while cooperating with Britain and stressing Morocco treaties. Authorities warn of a large German expeditionary force and deep German penetration into French Morocco.
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Morocco
Malph Heinzen
United Press
United Press Parts
French
Foreign Office
France
Britain
Germany
Two Corry men held in $30 break in city
Draft bills for recodification of Pennsylvania criminal code move forward. A 76 year old code, codified procedure, and new bureau of investigation are proposed with model acts for interstate crime cooperation. Merle Pineian, 29, and Frank Choote Barersl, 24, were arraigned after a billiard parlor break in near North Center Street. Police report fingerprints match items found at the scene.
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Preston Williams
United Press
Harrisburg
Pilla
State Department of Justice
Commonwealth
Bureau of Investigation
Justice Department
Interstate Crime Commission
Pennsylvania
Charles J. Margiotti
John C. Arnald
Clearfield
Margolli
Jaat North
Corry Gori
Merle Pinuean
Franke
Barersl
Nootia
Atturman C. B. Porter
Grfers Waity
Yesber- Jay
John Flanigan
Seedie Ward
Alenia Wa
North Center
Mnorn- Ani
Ross Mead
Behia
Jimi Anler
Pullee
Alee
LeRoy
Buller
Onion
Powers Seek Real Neutrality and Franco Spain Crisis
United Press report by Frederick Kuh cites British plans for a general staff and possible international action to maintain neutrality amid Spain's civil war. Discussions include Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and the U.S. stance while Madrid endures rebel bombings and air raids injuring civilians and destroying university areas.
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Frederick Kuh
United Press Star
Ini
Britain
Spain
Pranea
Great Britain
Prunes
Germany
Italy
Regia Agni
Madril
Theniutyyeak
Lonelis
Une University
Ares
Lange
JoytTiat
Nyduvia
6000 Gallon Water Tank Collapses at Plant
Yeeme employes of the Dairymen's plant on East Main Street watched a 6000 gallon water tank collapse on the roof of the structure this morning. The roof held the load, preventing a disaster, though the tank damaged beams and roof. Broken pieces were removed and it was unclear if the tank would be replaced as it was not in frequent use.
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Yeeme
East Main Stract
Journal editorial page four promises assorted features today
The page highlights several items including How NOT to Have Flis by Dr. Logan Clendenhing Gets Kick Out of It about Corry High Alumni Ansociation s most enthusiastic supporter G O P Haa Plana for 1940 and how Senator Arthur Vanden berg fits into the ploturs Will Owen Robarts join the lb eral justices on the U S Bupceme Court in Jay Franklin s Wehe People column All will be found on the Journal editorial page 4.
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Flis
Logan Clendenhing
Corry High
Ansociation
G. O. P. Haa Plana
Arthur Vandenberg
Owen Robarts
U. S
Ex-State Aide Held for Fraud in Harrisburg Case
Paul Linn former director of the state bureau of publications faces grand jury on charges of conspiracy to defraud the commonwealth of about 85000. Lewia Cohen Archle Simons and Sidney Safflen named in alleged scheme involving Telegraph Press printing jobs to Philadelphia arms. Edward Reckless failed to appear and was declared a fugitive with forfeiture of 2600 bond.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Dun
Paul Linn
State Bureau of Publications
Grand Jury Actum Today
Commonwealth
Lewia Cohen
Chromotone Corporation
Philadelphia
Sidney Safflen
Archle Simons
Harrinburg
Bach ‘Pontad
Telegraph Press
Fse
Edward L. Reckless
State Emergency Teller Board
William Windsor
Hospital work to begin soon with sponsor support
Hospital improvement plans move forward as directors and donor groups finalize sponsorships. Local clubs and organizations including College Women's Club Rotary Filta Stanford Mose Company and Tumler Welfare League back the program while committees prepare to act next week on room upgrades and other requests.
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Corry
CM Noward
Deiad
Hospital
Anyinintion
Ameeani T Plana
Dmuprovemient Pregican
Nevonation
Aten
Frusinosa
Peetenslore
Wotyen's
Golder
Ule Club
Kl Jwarna Chity Writ
le Lagien Aadtiany
College Women’s Clit
Rotary
Filta
Stanford Mose Company
Tunler Welfare League
Dion
General Motors opens talks on worker welfare issues
William S. Keradnen, executive VP of General Motors,said the company is willing to bargain with any employees on wages, work conditions or anything affecting their welfare. The statement was in response to a telegram from Catholic official John A. Ryan urging Unions and the company to seek a settlement of the strike, with the company noting it would permit occupancy of plants during discussions.
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United Press
Detroit
Mich
William 8. Keradnen
General Motors
Bse Corporation
Koudsen
Magr
John A. Ryan
New York
United Automomobile Workers
Blizzard Grips West Still Snowbound and Cold
A severe cold wave grips the western half of the United States with heavy snowfall and snowdrifts. Fatalities and injuries are reported across several states, including Missouri and Nevada, as drivers and travelers face dangerous conditions. ongoing storms threaten further record lows and transit disruptions.
Crosby Eyes Major Stadium Bid in Congress
Congressman Chareni of a thin district plans to introduce a bill in Congress within days to authorize about 4 million dollars for a stadium project aiming to house around 340000 people. Crosby indicated uncertainty about location but suggested it could be near thepotton, noting tentative support and the phrase Villa adopted.
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Congremman Chareni
Thin
Congress
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