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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1938
Page
1
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Cincinnati July 6 National League posts a 4-0 lead through seven as Ameri can League battles back in the sixth annual All Star contest. Pitching by Gomez and VanderMeer highlighted a tense clash with tight defense and steady hitting as each side scouts for the key moments ahead.
United Press reports at Evian on July 6 that Myron C. Taylor criticized nations who place refugees on others and warned of potential international anarchy. Delegates from 32 nations, invited by Roosevelt, study millions of Jews and Christians displaced by war and persecution. The plan aims to create a rapid aid body for victims and examine Jewish refugee flow from Germany and Austria.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized eastern railroads to raise passenger fares from two tenths to 24 cents per mile for a 14 month trial. The move followed a reconsideration of the eastern carriers request after a prior 6 5 decision denied increases. Roads expect about 40 million additional passengers annually. Ex-ambassador dies in Hungary at age 59, Jadlalas Seechenyi, former envoy to the United States, dies of heart disease.
New telephone directories delivered to patrons of the Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation in this city cover the entire county and include Corry calls under the dial system. Local officials report few changes since the Spring shift and the Second Ward station number is updated. The dial system has caused little trouble here and patrons are adjusting to the new operation.
A Riley's Crossing family of John Popki and seven children lost their farm home to a fire early Monday, likely from a defective chimney. The incident left them destitute, with about 5,000 in total losses including furnishings and clothing. Union City residents appealed for kitchen utensils and clothing to aid the stricken family. A separate fire on Kenneth Wilcox farm near Walls Flats destroyed a large barn and its contents, with an estimated loss of 2,500. The danger did not reach the home.
Washington July 6 The National Emergency Council will report to President Roosevelt that federal relief spending in the south is vital to renew prosperity. The recommendation is from a conference of southern industrialists labor and civic leaders with NE Director Lowell Mellett and a government economist. The survey will be presented to Roosevelt in about a week. Also, Roy Cochran 60 a farmer of Mullbroolk Mercer county died after his hay wagon overturned. He is survived by his wife and son.
City tax receipts through Tuesday show 94 687 08 collected this year, compared with 53 367 03 a year ago, an increase of 1 219 06. Miss Mullen city treasurer notes gains despite curtailed industrial activity and explains penalties will rise monthly through six months.
Erie Pa July 6 Angelo Agnello 22 a fugitive from Exile police for over a year turned himself in to face an involuntary manslaughter charge connected to the death of William Tate 49 a fireman Agnello said he wandered eastern cities since escaping and chose to surrender because he could not find work Tate was killed by a reportedly driven automobile on January 20 1997.
State Democratic leaders met with U S Senator Guffey to resolve tensions from the primary and plan for the November campaign. Talks included John J Lewis and the CIO, with Guffey expected to report on labor alignment and possible support for Democratic nominees. Guffey planned to depart for Europe after the meetings and return after Labor Day.
Assistant District Attorney Lindsay Fe Henry charged today at the trial of all Nazi camp officers that members of the German American Bund subscribe to leadership and pledge allegiance to Adolf Hitler. He said he would summon a witness to testify that any former Bund member had sworn allegiance to Hitler. Five Civil War veterans attended the Blue and Gray reunion in Gettysburg, as the dust-off proceedings continued.
At Warner's Corners three miles west of the city shortly after 11, Ralph Peel 4 of Union City was knocked to the ground and injured when a team hitched to a hay fork bolted while repairing Route 6 for Baldurin Construction Company. He sustained facial injuries and possible other wounds and was taken to Corty hospital.
Dominigue DeSancti, 25, of Brie, a Baldwin Construction Company employee, suffered a severe fracture of the right leg when a steel load slipped while unloading, pinning his leg against an iron pipe. This was the second Baldwin accident within hours, occurring about 300 feet from another injury earlier today from a runaway horses incident.
A runaway driven by Raymond Warner frightened animals and spooked a team. Peel was knocked down and trampled during an attempt to stop the horses crossing a highway. He suffered several fractured ribs but was pronounced improving at Gerry hospital. Warner escaped injury.
Announcement of official orders for the mobilization of Company A 12th Infantry Pennsylvania National Guard. The unit, about 63 men and three officers, will entrain at the local station July 22 for Indiantown Gap and camp until August 6. Uniforms will be cotton breeches shirts and campaign hats. Capt Wy Stewart Houghton and Lt Robert Brown will lead with 2nd Lt BOS G. Pehlman among staff.
Harrisburg July 6 Judge Paul N Schieffer asked District Attorney Carl B Shelley to answer new questions raised by Attorney General Guy K Barr over the projected grand jury investigation of the Barre administration. The Berks County jurist, assigned to the inquiry, said he would return early tomorrow to confer with Shelley and decide if the inquiry may proceed. He will not rule until satisfied in his mind on the points raised.
United Press reports the first year of the Chinese Japanese war has produced over a million deaths among soldiers and civilians. Japan controls about 75 percent of China's commerce and industry, while vast battlefield mobilizations span a region half of Europe in extent. Estimated Chinese dead reach 75,000 with 500,000 civilians killed and 850,000 wounded. Chinese casualties total about 500,000. Japanese losses exceed 260,000 with about 90,000 killed.
In Elmira New York pilots chase new records as a second New American altitude claim surfaces. Richard Dupont of Wilmington Del rewasted to 100 feet in a 24 mile glide to Athens Ohio. His barograph must be verified before credit.
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