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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1938
Page
1
May 26 district news notes a Gris High School student named Jinca Smith, 1, of the county’s school district, ending his tenure in the student council after an action by faculty.
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A bitter cold wave and heavy snow sweep the nation from the Rockies to the Atlantic. Northern Michigan endures drifts up to 30 feet as families remain marooned. U S Weather forecaster predicts continuing snow in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York with cooler weather elsewhere. Shipping risks rise as a coast guard patrol watches an oil barge adrift off the Mississippi. several rescue efforts reach a British freighter and a steam trawler. The blizzard claims at least 10 lives across Illinois Indiana Michigan and South Dakota. A new cold snap threatens western Pennsylvania as temperatures stay near freezing.
United Press reports Pinchot endorsed for Republican nomination in May primaries by county executive committee while William J Carney gains support for a 28th district congressional race. Carney undecided on run but reports indicate potential entry.
United Press reports Washington relief rolls rose to 1,831,961 for the week ending January 22, a gain of 64,524 over the prior week. The increase marks the largest weekly rise since the relief program began in October, surpassing last year’s level and approaching the anticipated peak set by officials, with funds totaling 1.5 billion dollars available for all relief purposes.
In Sharon Pennsylvania a 62 year old Jeannette Adams of Fairview Township died after a suicide attempt that followed a personal crisis involving her eleven children. She reportedly ignited bedding and then shot herself in the ninth, with bystanders possibly saving another family member. The incident appears linked to a broader family crisis.
Washington January 27 public debate over war costs and peace outsourcing of U.S. tax policy. President Roosevelt faces deficit worries as House Senate conferees push restraint on next year’s outlays to five hundred million dollars. Treasury Secretary Morgenthau backs economy measures and a tax payer burden amid battles with Gold policies and aggressor nations.
United Fresh reports Jersey City Crucible plant halted operations after night shift walked out amid a Longshoremen style labor clash. About 600 workers affected as Ameralized Steel and Tin Workers union in North America backs the strike against Mayor Hague’s labor boycott policy. Company officials and a steel workers committee meet today to seek a settlement.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports January 27 a wartime plea urging full public backing for national defense measures by the United States government and top officials the text cites Secretary of State and a war mobilization commission stressing moral unity and decisive support from citizens and institutions
Charles P. Howard, secretary of the CIO and president of the International Typographical Union, announced plans to lead the 80,000 union members to withdraw from the AFL amid a dispute with William Green and John Lewis. Howard urged a nationwide referendum to decide if the ITU should join the CIO and outlined efforts to block AFL funding while seeking a truce. In Washington, John B. Easton accused AFL leaders of blocking CIO peace and called for a vote among AFL members on peace proposals while decrying guild raiding by stronger crafts.
Josep Kowalski Colza confirmed for grand jury in Erie County Court for assault stemming from an alleged attack on James Gallelli a Warren Street grocer. He was held on $500 bond remanded to county jail after a Tuesday hearing before Judge Hivane. Kowalski faces next term of quarter sessions court in Warren after threats against Mary Wojteseak were noted.
Funeral services planned today for Carl McQuown, 67, veteran printer. McQuown, who suffered a fatal illness, was a long time member of the press and known for his work at local printhouses. He is survived by colleagues and family, with services listed at the parish hall.
Crews battle a 100 foot ice wall in Niagara Gorge threatening the View Bridge long a U S Canada link. Engineers say the single arch span could withstand the strain though girders are twisted. Maid of the Mist docks and two boats buried in ice. nearby landmarks and cave paths damaged as authorities fear further harm to elevators and catwalks.
President Roosevelt names trust busting assistant attorney general Robert H. Jackson for the U S solicitor general post to succeed Stanley Reed. Confirmation may face debate in the Senate as Jackson has risen with a Warner drive against monopoly and anti trust reform. He has been active in New York politics and was mentioned as a potential 1940 Democratic presidential candidate.
Shanghai January 27 All commercial firms in Shanghai must provide the Japanese center with copies of their code books. The order applies to American firms and others. Penalty for violation includes suspension of message sending rights. Firms must also attach a signed statement with each coded message affirming its bona fide nature.
Philadelphia report says Chief Justice John W. Kephart of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court criticized judges for lacking courage to uphold justice amid a flood of cases. He urged more jurists to stand firm in applying constitutional principles.
Washington dispatch reports a study of small shop owners showing their top concerns are monopolies high taxes and the credit squeeze. Assistant Secretary Ernest G. Empey told United Press these issues will likely top the agenda at a Commerce Department meeting with business representatives.
Harrisburg January 27 Mrs F Earle Magee of Oil City was recommended for presidency of the Federation of Pennsylvania Women in a report released today by the organization’s nominating committee preparing for the Pittsburgh convention May 4 6 Other nominations list vice presidents at large are Charley FL Ridington Lansdale and Mrs Ralph Stubmether Bethlehem District vice presidents include Leslie Satra Athens Mrs William C Otter Germantown Mrs A D Gougler Middleburg and S Dana Sutin Shippensburg Mrs Harry R Wilson Clarion Mrs Jenn Am prone Beaver Treasurer Mrs C B Shirk Harrisburg secretary Mrs G Donald Fisher Huntingdon
Tokyo observers report the government will permit no private monopolies in business and industry. Interpellations in the diet indicate officials stressed measures to curb concentration and protect public interests amid concerns over control and competition.
Stockholders of the Community Loan Company re elected the board of directors and officers for the year at the annual shareholders meeting held on North Center Street. 1987 reports showed profits and expansion prospects as directors were re elected and officers reorganized with Worth Hammond as president F Prowts as first vice president J J Spivaman as second vice president and Sidney B Elston as secretary treasurer.
Carlisle police launched a search for a groom who vanished 11 days after a Christmas wedding with his bride BeYtha Wehels. The missing man, who used the name Prank Debmar, reportedly engaged via a magazine correspondence bureau and took the bride’s life savings. He is linked to alleged predatory cases in Pittsburgh and Altoona.
Senate votes 51 to 37 to block a cloture bid on the anti-lynching bill led by Carter Glass and Tom Connally. The motion to invoke the rarely used gag rule failed, dashing hopes for rapid debate closure and signaling possible shelving of the controversial measure.
Rep Edward A Kenney a New Jersey state legislator, was found dead at the Carleton Hotel after plunging from a sixth floor window in a wind storm. He reportedly attended a meeting of the Near Jersey State Society and was last seen in his room in a special suite. Officials described the scene as a possible accident or misread French windows mistaken for a closet.
A statewide teletype alarm targets Loula E. Wiswenser, former president of Deppen Brewing Company, on charges of jury tampering. State police seek his arrest as he goes missing today.
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