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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1937

Page

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GM Strike Talks Collapse As Sloan Refuses Conference

Secretary Perkins efforts to mediate the GM walkout fail as Alfred P Sloan Jr declines a face to face meeting with John L Lewis. President Roosevelt’s intervention appears the only path to avert a broader clash that has left tens of thousands idle.

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Floods Devastate Ohio Valley As Death Toll Rises

United Press reports floods in the Ohio valley left near 1000 dead and up to half a million homeless. Crests threatened 200000 more evacuees while typhoid inoculations and emergency food relief were ordered across Kentucky Ohio and West Virginia as transportation and shelter efforts intensified.

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Corry Aims to Raise 500 for Flood Relief

Corry Chapter doubled its flood relief goal to about 500 dollars and urged community support. Local officers warned against fraudulent collectors while house to house solicitation awaits authorization. The American Legion and Salvation Army joined the Red Cross, with a relief station accepting food blankets clothing and money for dispatch to the flood area.

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Inspect Lights At Junior High School To Be Assessed

An inspector from Pennsylvania Electric will examine lighting in all rooms and the gym at the Junior High School. Board notes a prior check found the current setup insufficient for demands. Recommendations to follow after the formal inspection. Weather: cloudy and slightly colder tonight. Wednesday cloudy with likely rain.

Pennsylvania Electric Company Board of Education John Lambing Denmmins

White House Labor Crisis Conferences Amid GM Strike

President Roosevelt convened three quick meetings at the White House with John L. Lewis William Green and business leaders to discuss labor legislation and possible emergency mediation. The sessions aimed to address labor tension without linking to the General Motors strike and were scheduled to begin at 2 p m with Lewis first Green to join later.

United Press Washington Roosevelt John L. Lewis William Green White House General Motors Lewis Committee For Green Chariton Ogburn American Federation of Labor Harper Siblay U. S

Dividend Declared by Building and Loan Association

At the annual meeting of the Building and Loan Association six percent dividend per share was declared for stockholders for the period July 1 to December 31, 1950. Officers were named and the balance sheet showed loans on first and second mortgages, government bonus, cash, and real estate assets with depreciation.

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Flood Notes Rush Flood Aid Washington

Flood notes report rushing aid to Washington as 700 million dollar package moves through. Huntington water supply cut off when mains fail and river crests threaten areas. Youngstown plant shutdown delays due to high water. Pittsburgh area braces as crest nears. hundreds homeless and millions in damages amid statewide flooding across multiple cities.

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Fear of Another Blast at Anaconda Mine

Muted reports detail fears of a further explosion at the Anaconda mine. Rescue work continues as investigators assess damage and casualty counts amid chaos. Initial figures indicate fifteen dead, ten missing, and many injured in the incident.

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Additional WPA Funds Sought For School Building Project

At the Board of Education meeting officials spoke of delay in the Vocation project as WPA funds will be exhausted by late spring. Director Lambing said the building may need one more month of work while a new WPA appropriation is sought to complete the program and tests project.

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Plan to replace Public Service Commission with new utility regulator

Harrisburg dispatch reports a bill by Hoy George H Earle to abolish the Public Service Commission and create a Public Utility Commission with broader powers. The move aims to allow rate reductions and expanded regulatory jurisdiction, with action expected in the House next week.

David Abramson United Press Harrisburg Hoy George H. Earle Public Service Th ‘Yan

Decline in City Flu Cases Tied to Cold Weather

Health officials report a sharp drop in illness as colder weather sets in with fewer than 50 absences in public schools. About 124 students were absent, down from roughly 225 last week, and most pupils returned to class. No new communicable disease cases were noted, and officials expect continued improvement as temperatures stay low.

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