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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1938
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a national guard and a misquoted statement by a wife or relative. The readable text is too incomplete to identify people, places, dates, or a clear event or outcome.
Gifford Pinchot announced his candidacy for a third term as Pennsylvania governor. He seeks the Republican nomination in May, pledging to reduce taxation, clean up Harrisburg, promote employment, aid the needy, build roads, recognize young voters, and advance farmers, workers, and all people. Pinchot, 72, urged unity and stated his hat is in the ring, running on his record. Maxey and James viewed as potential rivals for the GOP nomination as retirement plans emerge in Philadelphia.
White House officials say President Roosevelt is weighing the advisability of appointing a woman to the Supreme Court to succeed Justice George Sutherland. A leading candidate is Solicitor General Stanley Reed, with Governor Frank Mundy mentioned. the potential nomination would occur only after Sutherland retires. In Congress, administration forces blocked a war referendum vote, defeating a bid to discharge the rules and judiciary committee amid warnings that the measure could plunge the nation into war.
Gov. George H. Earle announces the appointment of Charles Engard of Philadelphia as secretary of welfare, succeeding Arthur W. Howe Sr who held the post after resignations. Engard, former American Legion commander, will be sworn in tomorrow and will head a cabinet salary of ten thousand dollars.
Mrs Roosevelt will address the Pan-American Democratic women’s gathering in Harrisburg on June 10. The event is described as a federation meeting, with plans for Drarugeza linen Prtay gonvertien.
Ex Governor Gifford Pinchot announced today he will campaign again in Pennsylvania to regain the governorship. He has spoken here before and plans to return to the district in the coming months to support his candidacy.
The U S Navy called off the search for a bomber missing over the Pacific north west of San Diego after four days of tracking a vast sea area. About 100 ships and hundreds of aircraft participated as destroyers cruisers and carriers returned to base. The coast guard also ended its search deeming the mission nearly hopeless.
United Press reports anger over China's stance on a secret peace proposal. Japan may withdraw its ambassador to China and recognize its own provisional Peiping government. Possible installation of Kang Teh as ruler in Manchukuo and northern China discussed. plan implies continued war and toppled Chinese regime.
President Roosevelt directs a new campaign for decentralizing control of industry and finance. He in Jackson Day remarks defended targeting a small minority of businessmen and bankers while urging the party to shed class allegiances and regionalism amid opposition to wage and hours legislation and anti lynching measures. The Southeast governors endorsed wage hours, and Alabama chose Rep Lister Hill to the Senate despite support for the legislation.
Lammot DuPont testifies before the Senate unemployment committee detailing a 1988 construction program of 95 million and 45 million in plant improvements. He urges tax and labor law revisions and Robinson-Patman changes, stressing a cooperative stance with government while asserting resilience amid recession. A separate Pittsburgh report notes labor wage increase demands.
In Erie Pennsylvania coroner reports Susan M. Senger, 66, died from injuries sustained in a weekend automobile accident. Her son Bernard drove the car. eleven others were injured. Snow limited traffic but roads to the city remained open.
Harrisburg dispatch reports the 135 speeders courts, ordered by Governor Earle to revoke licenses for 90 days on speed violations, were delayed. Police notice enforcement of the 50 mile hour limit is active, but officials cite no clear drop in accidents yet, though they hope for change as public compliance rises.
President Roosevelt plans a special message to Congress this week proposing a huge aircraft construction program and expanded submarine and destroyer fleets replacing battleships. The defense budget would rise by about 109 million to 120 million dollars, with most funds for the air force and undersea fleet improvements.
Washington Jan 10 The Supreme Court agreed to expedite consideration of the Bond and Share Company test of the Public Utility Holding Company Act. Arguments set for February 7. The case tests provisions requiring holding firms to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission and bars on mail usage for nonregistrants. The court’s move accelerates what would have been April or May. The term also yielded a major tax victory for the government by upholding a 42 million assessment against Armour Securities Inc a Dupont family personal holding company.
Harrisburg report says Omicists from municipal and private water plants were urged by the State Water and Power Resources Board to file records of appropriation or condemnation by April 18 for future water supplies. After this date, acquisitions must be approved by the board under 1907 legislation, which also let the board invalidate prior claims lacking recorded filings by April 8.
Corry reports a drowning when a car sank through thin ice on Chautauqua Lake near Celoron. A seven year old died at WCA hospital from a fractured skull after an ice collision. Gale Swanson remains in critical condition with multiple injuries after being struck by a car on the lake rink. Authorities held Gerald E. Terry for a hearing as the weekend of accidents spanned skaters and coasters across Jamestown and vicinity.
U S District Attorney Charles P Uhl announced plans to prosecute Father James R Cox and associates over a garden stakes contest scheme. Investigators will probe reports that many prize winners were relatives of Cox or other promoters. Cox, pastor of St Patrick’s Church, faces a preliminary hearing within ten days. he denies knowledge of winners or awards to relatives.
Alfred P. Sloan president of General Motors led all U S corporate officers in 1936 with total compensation of 561 911 Hearst top movie figures Gary Cooper and Ronald Colman followed Sloan in earnings while Mae West and Claudette Colbert also showed substantial pay 16 people earned more than 300 000 with GM executives dominating the list DuPont and the Ford Co also reported high officer pay totals.
A light weekend snowfall left frigid air with several sites reporting subfreezing lows. Friday night temperatures dipped to near zero or below in outlying areas, with Hampton Station and Oil City recording frigid readings. By Sunday the mercury rose to the upper 40s, bringing clearing skies and a thaw, though some towns still counted below freezing early morning.
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