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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1937
Page
1
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National Labor Relations Board probes Ford riot injuries as Judge Lilly issues 16 warrants for assault against workers and related parties. Names include Everett Moore Angelo Caruso and wrestling figures along with company staff. warrants issued in the John Doe format following a one man grand jury inquiry.
Two large flying boats from Pan American and Imperial Airways completed solo legs across the north Atlantic with no incidents. The Pan American Clipper landed at Balcome Bay after a 9 hours 31 minute flight from Newfoundland. The Caledonia arrived at Botwood after 15 hours 10 minutes from Waynes.
About 3,000 workers returned to three Republic Steel plants in Ohio under National Guard protection as the company reopened operations after CIO strikes. Company officials said total employment this season would reach about 6,400, while strike leaders contest the figures. Plant-by-plant returns included Corrigan-McKinney 1,500 of 3,700, Upson Nut 850 of 1,700, and Trilgeah Steel 600 of 1,000.
A car fire on 1H Pennsylvania road near Spring Creek this morning left the vehicle destroyed and its occupants escaping with burns. The blaze started near a gasoline tank with undetermined cause. Joseph O Connor suffered minor burns while trying to extinguish the flames.
Workers at Union City Standar Chair Rectory plant return after an agreement between plant officials and Carpenters and Joiners Union representatives. About 100 men came back today with 60 more expected tomorrow and the full 175 workers to be reinstated as business conditions warranted. Details of the pact were not disclosed.
Corry enjoyed a peaceful Independence Day with few fireworks and steady travel to lake resorts and nearby attractions. Warren hosted a two mile parade and a large fireworks finale while Massillon and Duquesne clubs vied in a drum corps event. Expositions in Cleveland and Niagara Falls drew visitors from the city.
A three day Independence Day survey reports about 689 violent deaths nationwide with expectations near 650 as many injuries occur. Weather dampened celebrations in some areas and fireworks incidents caused numerous injuries. Texas and Michigan saw the greatest tragedies.
The notice describes a large number of automobiles diverted to rural highways and crowds heading to sand dunes for fishing and recreation. It mentions multiple cities and sites with various death tallies and a council action cited as 75 dealt from influential falls.
Senate Majority Leader Joseph T. Robinson seeks immediate consideration of Roosevelt era judiciary measures amid a July crash near the city line that badly injured Mrs. Leroy Cobb and left witnesses counting the incident among the worst in years. Deputy Coroner Davison assists in the probe as investigators study the bridge accident and possible causes.
The elderly Columbus Township farmer, age about ninety, sustained severe burns on the abdomen and groin from a morning incident on June 10. He was taken to Corry hospital in serious condition and died the same night. The accident occurred while he was alone near his farm and authorities feared his age would hinder recovery. (Continued on Page Two).
Tokyo reports new clashes along the Amur river boundary between Manchukuoan and Russian forces. Heavy casualties feared on both sides after a Russian raid with artillery into Japanese positions near the frontier.
Premier Mussolini indicated openness to an honorable compromise over the Spanish war while preparing for hostilities in the Mediterranean. Italy and Germany deny aims to alter the region as Britain and France doubt a workable deal. A royal decree shortens France's bank rate and a federal bankreport calls for June condition of national banks.
A Wattsburg post office holdup escalated into gunfire as two burglars and local residents exchanged shots at the store and post office. Private Charles Mullins reported one assailant slain and others retreating as the Wattsburg posse pursued and the suspects fled toward nearby roads.
Washington July 6 A joint committee session on tax reform was held to address legal loopholes allowing wealthy Americans to reduce taxes. The formal meeting was postponed due to member unavailability and will reconvene tomorrow to decide next steps in the investigation.
Parts of a tenth torso were pulled from the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland as police tie the body to the so called mad butcher of Kingsbury Run. Authorities say the remains date roughly ten days after death, with the discovery near the site of prior victim finds.
Four Garry youths suffered minor injuries after a car overturned on a wet highway west of Ashville late Sunday night. Pater Rozelle piloted the vehicle. Thomas Vanesa and Adam Pecillo assisted. The car sustained heavy damage and the youths crawled out through a front-door window with scrapes and bruises.
Morton D. Wainwright a 72 year old retired deputy US marshal waived examination today after arraignment before US Commissioner Howard W. Robbing on a charge of threatening to kill President Roosevelt. He was held in 5000 dollars bail for a hearing before a federal grand jury.
Corry welcomed a nationally known figure as Mr and Mrs Newton D Baker of Cleveland stayed briefly at Hotel Corry while en route. Baker served as secretary of war in Woodrow Wilsons cabinet during World War I.
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