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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1932
Page
1
The first evening gathering in Hawley features an open house with remarks by organizer M. and others. Attendees from New York to nearby towns discuss the meet schedule, local cake sale, and community updates at Sparta venue, with steady turnout and hopeful notes for upcoming events.
United Press reports Senator H. Johnson of California, a key Republican, fears his praise for Franklin D. Roosevelt signals a possible party bolt. The California veteran has long opposed Hoover and may influence California's 1932 verdict if he endorses Roosevelt. Johnson previously backed Bull Moose and withheld support for Hughes, with implications for Wilson’s 1920 outcome. Roosevelt’s Chicago convention address drew Johnson’s praise as a bold shift from GOP lines.
James Mattern and Bennett Griffin, long distance fliers, departed Harbour Grace Newfoundland at dawn on the first leg of a round the world attempt. They planned refueling stops in Ireland and England and hoped to beat the Winnie Mae’s time, aiming to reach Moscow and other points before returning to North America, weather permitting.
Harrisburg July 5 The Pennsylvania legislature reassembles after a five day recess to scrutinize current appropriations for the $27 000 100 economy program. Data from highways property and supplies departments will be requested to guide financial study. A plan to raise 10 million by selling Delaware River Bridge bonds is discussed and actions on Governor Pin's 14 point program are expected. Senator Fay proposes returning all gasoline tax receipts to counties for relief and road work.
Two German aviators Capt Hans Bertram and mechanic Adolf Klaussmann, lost since May 14, rescued near Cape Bernier six miles from Port Darwin, survived seven weeks by eating snails leaves and wild life, drifted at sea five days, found by Drysdale mission. They were returned to civilization for recovery.
The Prohibition issue was brought before the Senate as Senator Harbury moved to discharge the fiduciary committee from further consideration of a resolution to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment. Barber urged protection of the question of repeal and stated we should not adjourn until we have it.
A fragmented report describes a string of disasters during a holiday period, citing tornadoes, floods, fires, and accidents across multiple states. The tally includes fatalities in Kansas, Montana, Oregon, Kentucky, and Texas, with dozens injured.
Paul DeRosay, principal of the American High school in Paris, arrived in the city for a visit with his father. He told the Journal that conditions in the United States are much better than in continental Europe, with higher prices abroad and greater financial distress in European countries. He suggested those ending attempts with prevailing conditions in the States should live abroad for a time to appreciate the U S.
Harry Auer reported on the Democratic national convention after returning from Chicago to the Rotary Club luncheon at Hotel Corry. He provided impressions and insights while the new president Frank T. Babbitt presided, with guests including Glenn Mead and Olin Bracken. Plans were announced for next week’s meeting at Hotel Rice Union City.
Donald B. Schick and Prank Lipit of Meadville with ties to Corry were sentenced in Chautauqua county court at Mayville after pleading guilty to a March robbery of Russell Mancuso in Hillcrest. Schick drew one to two years in Auburn state prison. Lipit got an indeterminate term in Elmira Reformatory. The offenses occurred when Mancuso was robbed of $16 and beaten, with the suspects later fleeing toward Corry.
United Press dispatch from Edmonton reports a fatal plane crash at Muzemot Lake near Fort Roe in the Northwest Territories. The deceased include pilot Andy Cruckshante and repairmen c. King and J. Tory. The Northwest Mounted Police received a message indicating the crash was total and instantaneous.
Miss Mary Callahan aged 24 of Keating, Clinton county, was killed and her sister Helen Callahan, 20, was injured when their car overturned near Renovo. A railroad engineer saw the wreck and summoned a Renovo doctor who responded to the air.
In Washington on July 4 the hungry 15000 strong Bonus Expeditionary Forces marched toward the Capitol hoping Senate action on immediate bonus payments. Walter W Waters, commander, was in New York with an airplane supplying the marchers as veterans faced short rations and meager breakfasts. Military police kept the line as the demonstrators urged lawmakers to support Hoover. A confrontation with Harold Poulierot’s delegation led to loud boos when the question of votes for Hoover arose.
In Indianapolis the prohibition party opened its convention with a keynote from Dr. Clinton N. Howard of Rochester as the resolutions committee began drafting platform proposals. About 400 delegates awaited Sen. Borah or Rep. Ada Ho’s decision on the presidential nomination, predicting 10 million votes if Borah accepts. Delegates heard from Richard Gannon, son of Bishop James Cannon Jr., and three former nominees would speak tonight: Aaron S. Watking, Herman P. Faris, and Wm. Varney.
United res. pleads for Curtis appeal delayed pending sentence. John Hughes Curtis, Norfalk boat builder, convicted of obstructing justice in the Lindaren kidnapping case, will not appeal until after next Monday's sentencing. Initial plan to go to the Supreme Court in Trenton with a writ of error was postponed to allow sentence.
Erie July 5 attorney George Lutrall age 29 formerly of Pittsburgh fell 14 stories from his office while trying to retrieve glasses. He landed on the roof of a adjoining house and was taken to Hamlet Hospital where he died at 9 15 am. He had joined the state board of bar examiners a year ago.
Howard Miller and Olive Mason escaped with minor injuries after Miller swerved to avoid a speeding center-lane car with blinding headlights on the Corry Findley Lake highway. Miller suffered cuts and bruises. Mason was shaken and bruised. The other driver fled, and investigators seek the reckless motorist.
Norma Spencer, 17, of 1820 A west twentieth street, was fatally injured shortly after midnight while returning from an automobile mine. Edward H. Freund, 49, of 3031 Glenwood Place, collided with the car at 2668 Maple Street, top of Walnut Creek hill. Hugh Spencer, 19, and Opal Parmenter escaped unhurt. other occupants also unharmed.
In Chicago on July 11 police quelled a riot as about 200 hungry steel workers stormed a relief depot at 50 West 108th Street. Bricks shattered windows while officers from Lieut. Garrett Coan’s unit restored order. Lawrence Bahne, 42, arrested. Felice accused of throwing a brick. Depot head Miss Alice Haines said supplies were exhausted and restocking would take time.
A 1932 listing from United Ertel highlights five top radio entertainments across networks. Programs include Rain Down on WEAF Summer Edition, Sumideson and Crimi on NBC, a Big Band Concert on WHAE, Ed Wyon on CBS network, and additional NBC and CBS showcase entries with noted times and sponsor credits.
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