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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1938
Page
1
New relief figures show Garry district cases rising to 371 as WPA expansion looms. Corry district up from 282 to 860 last week, with a smaller weekly gain of 11 this week. Officials expect relief rolls to ease as WPA projects absorb beneficiaries and new work programs begin.
Governor George H. mare today approved the pardon board recommendation to grant respite for John Poléll y and Joe Senerskas, convicted slayers of Metro Semirine of Vornes. Ville. The new execution date is February 28. The extension allows the board to review details at its early next month meeting. Both men hope to avoid the electric chair and seek life terms.
United States FBI Chief J Edger Hoover announced in St Paul that two cases are now narrowed to confessions. The kidnaping and ransom of Rees, a wealthy Chicago business maker, and the abduction of Charles S. Ross are linked to broader schemes. Also noted were a string of thefts in 1936 37 across the Midwest.
United States district court in Madison, Wis, convicted 46 oil companies and 60 defendants of conspiracy to fix gasoline prices after a nine hour jury deliberation. The case began with an October 4 indictment targeting 24 companies, 56 individuals, and three publications arising from a federal grand jury probe spanning nearly two years.
Sophomores presented New Fires at the Senior High School auditorium last evening. The five scene student drama explored serious themes with humor, drawing about three hundred attendees. Olive and Stephen were played by Martha Mount and Donald McCray, with supporting turns by Helen Bedwith and others.
Police searched Sharon Pennsylvania for a masked bandit who robbed James Freeble, station proprietor, last night. The thief, armed with a pistol, fled with 27 dollars after Freeble triggered a trapdoor to attract attention.
In Tokyo cabinet ministers led by Prime Minister Konoye and Foreign Minister Hirota told the diet the nation faces its biggest task and must rely on public support. Hirota disclosed peace terms Japan offered China by German mediation, including anti communist clauses, demilitarized zones, a tripartite economic pact, and war indemnities. Concurrently in Shanghai guerrillas claimed success against Japanese forces west of Potting.
The China Clipper landed at Los Angeles harbor at 6 35 a m PST following mechanical trouble 700 miles from California to Honolulu The flying boat carried eight passengers and four crew It circled the harbor then settled on the water near Reeves Field Captain J H Thiton reported fuel shortage from a wing tank holding 700 gallons and said the remaining supply would not reach Honolulu The plane was ordered back to California by authorities
Amnevga information on all has been withheld pending pension hearings now relaigned, officers of the Pennsy own motor police today told the Journal. A number of arrests had been made in the immediate vicinity for violation of the New Grandmile an hour effect which is being vigorously enforced throughout the state. Officials in the various districts will handle hearings of alleged offenders and it is expected that those cited for speeding violations will be arraigned for hearings. Red Week in LM Nostiesva missions have yet to be announced pending the court, motor policemen continue their special drive and report a decrease in the speed of all motor vehicles since operation at the new crossing. Power accidents also have been penne, indicating the success of the effort.
A. C. Chapin, prominent Erie attorney and newspaper executive, died at his home in Erie after a heart ailment. He had been ill for several weeks and served as vice president of the Record Publishing Co. of Erie and held leadership roles in local and state associations.
Attorneys for Tennessee Valley Authority and private utilities plan to seek Supreme Court review of a three judge district court ruling upholding the TVA’s federal power program. Commonwealth and Southern Corp officials say the high court will be asked to reverse. James L. Fly of TVA vows to pursue necessary steps to get the case heard this term with a tight filing and preparation schedule.
The first defendant under the 1087 game code clause prohibiting stopping cats on highways, identified as x indy in Berkey county, was fined $25 with costs or as per complaint of Game Protector Am Prose Gerhart, Souderton, the State Game Commission said today.
In Leesburg the Mont Crawford coal mine faced closure as picketing halted operations and workers refused to return to work. Clyde G. Sevpden and Moubride were noted in dispatches as officials involved in the events amid fluctuating effort and objections.
Washington on January 22 reports President Roosevelt weighing new measures to aid business by imposing obligations on organized labor. He indicated discussions with leaders aim to balance Works Progress Administration concerns and Wagner Act era tensions, noting Britain’s 1826 labor controls as a cautionary example.
Mrs Jenn VAVIUS of ISSEEFeet disappeared from her home in late December and was brought back by a North East constable after action by her husband. She faced an Alderman G H Gordon hearing on abandonment of minor children, bond set at 300 for sixty days, with final disposition contingent on her ability to care for the children during the interim. Police had assisted in locating her after a prior absence and travel to Brie.
United Prins St Joseph Michigan dispatch notes food scarcity and weight loss as a probate judge Malcomb Hatfield finds the $2 weekly food budget insufficient. report cites Camille on TeHot and mentions Jun 32 as the date in a fragmented transcription.
Milwaukee Jan 22 Frank D Sanborn 45 resigns to return to a call in Folsom State prison California today after enjoying 17 years of freedom. Hanged there for 21 years.
Western Pennsylvania Democratic leaders gathered in Pittsburgh with Secretary of the Commonwealth Davin Lawrence and county chairs to gauge potential gubernatorial candidates. Maurice Coughlin of Allegheny County signaled strong support for Arthur Colegrove as the likely nominee, though no official action was taken.
Federal agents arrested C D Schpare of Greensburg Henry Witt of Johnstown and Pency O McCardeil and Arnold D Zimmer of Erie on a northeast interstate lottery ticket conspiracy. They faced federal charges and bonds were set at 2000 for Schpare Zimmer and McCardeil and 1000 for Witt.
Officials report 22nd annual State Farm Show closed last night with record attendance and breaks in turnout. Turnout registered across the event reached a high, drawing thousands into the Expiration Building during the show period.
Washington reports from the Senate unemployment inquiry show mayors urging broader Works Progress Administration funding after presenting a relief plan for major cities. Steel industry spokesmen defend rising costs while noting wage gains and input price pressures. Automakers discuss roping in presidents to curb high pressure sales and plan a follow up meeting. Government economists say price stabilization will need higher food and farm prices to balance the 1926-27 price structure.
United Prost Tam announces April 11 date for the Pennsyl vania talkdad case seeking damages from Utity over an earth slide that occurred during boulevard construction. The railroad attorneys set the date, claiming the city bears responsibility for the derailment caused by Bigelber Boulevard work.
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