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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1932
Page
1
Detectives said Gizella Young admitted participating in an alleged insurance murder plot in Munhall Pa claiming involvement in killing three people and attempting a fourth. The confession followed five hours of questioning amid expectations of up to a dozen arrests.
July 18 Washington veterans march to the Capitol grounds to bivouac until Congress adjourns. Oregon contingent leads hundreds into the area with a morning meal of coffee bread and hot dogs. Sprinkler systems force others to the pavements as food supplies are en route from California New York and Michigan units provide additional aid and protection.
Lima July 14 Captain Le oncio Rodriguez leader of Communist and Aprista rebels at Trujillo was beheaded by followers after he urged ceasefire with federal troops. Dispatch says he sparked the disorders in which federal officers and civilians were killed and that an artillery detachment at Trujillo was believed annihilated.
Arthur Whipkey a furloughed Baltimore and Ohio worker borrowed a locomotive to visit his sweetheart in a mountain district. He steamed from Connellsville and struck a turntable switch causing a derailment. He tried three more engines before being captured and pleaded guilty. He was paroled on condition of restitution for damages.
Governor Pinchot announced he would address the special session at 7:30 p.m. as a House committee moved ahead with a $22,276,000 government economy bill to cut unemployment relief funds. He had urged economies to be limited to a title over $5,000,000 previously, with his third appearance in as many weeks.
A Plymouth coupe driven by Victor Dempsey of West Smith Street was sideswiped on Pindley Lake road just after midnight while returning from Findley Lake. Dempsey and four friends escaped with minor injuries. Keppel Tiffany, Richard Smith, Miss Anna McEvoy and Miss Dorothy Spielman were with him. The car suffered serious damage.
Lykons Pennsylvania July 18 Chief Witmer arrested Bar Ney Godleskie 21 on charges of murdering three of his four children He is accused of killing Paul Lillian and Alberta ages 6 and 4 by chopping throats with an axe Helen 11 escaped The father is said to have killed each child in turn in the cellar Helen fled as the assault began REOPEN MILLS Reading Pa July 13 Officials announce the finishing mill and charcoal plants of the Oley street mill will resume July 18 More than 200 men expected back at work
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Washington July 13 A conference committee of senators and representatives weighs Hoover plan for home loan discount banks to aid homeowners facing foreclosure The Senate added a currency expansion of nearly 1 billion dollars to the bill If not removed Hoover would veto The bill aims to create four banks with at least 15 million dollars capital and government backing to issue funds to meet demand for mortgage discounts
Great Britain and France announced a four point accord in the House of Commons aimed at easing outstanding economic problems. Sir John Simon described measures to foster cooperation, exchange views, and build mutual trust amid European tensions. The agreement seeks progress on disarmament and closer collaboration among Allies.
In Guayaquil July 14 an armed revolt erupted as General Cordova's battalion backed Colonel Sig Larrea All as dictator. Col Vasconez left Cuenca to Loja to quell the movement while Colonel Larrea Alba and Bolivar Valdivieso Alba were arrested in Quito. The unrest appears to have wider repercussions with former acting president Larren Alba named in connection to the affair.
Washington July 13 The House sped through the new 2 122 000 000 unemployment relief bill and a Senate compromise was expected to win President Hoover's approval. Senate leaders predicted action by sundown with no record vote on final passage. The plans include Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan safeguards and direct bank lending rules while resisting broadened direct loans to individuals or firms. The text notes Hoover vetoed the original measure and outlines key provisions in both bills.
July 13 Pittsburgh report states the Pare l Company raises Midland district Michigan crude oil from 76 to 88 cents per barrel effective today. Other Pittsburgh district prices stay unchanged.
A severe heat wave sweeps the Midwest with Chicago forecast to hit 95 degrees, tying a July record from 1880. A southwest wind boosts the heat while a cooler front and thunderstorms are later expected to temper conditions. The Dakotas and northern Wisconsin see relief as cooler air moves in from the north.
Police report an organized gang possibly robbing gas stations in northwestern Pennsylvania and southwestern New York. Cohen Filling Station on West Washington Street was targeted early Tuesday, and Cities Service Station at 1602 Pennsylvania Avenue in Warren was entered and robbed of 111.50 after a window was smashed. Several other stations have been struck in the past two weeks as investigators continue.
President Hoover will be formally notified of his renomination as Republican candidate in early August, with House Republican Leader Snell handling the ceremony duties. The plans call for the White House notification between August 5 and 10, and Hoover is not expected to travel to Palo Alto for his acceptance speech.
An accident in Altoona Pennsylvania July 13 left Theo dore Logan two and a half years old fatally injured while crossing en route to a hospital. Witnesses said the incident was unavoidable and the child died shortly after.
Negotiations between the United States and Canada on a treaty to develop the St Lawrence Seaway are nearing a favorable conclusion after renewed talks. The plan would open lake ports to sea-going vessels at an estimated cost of 800 million dollars, benefiting farmers and miners on both sides. Officials say the draft treaty was completed months ago but details remain undisclosed until formal announcement.
Washington July 13 Senator Glass Democrat of Virginia introduced a resolution calling for repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and a plan to prohibit the sale of intoxicants in saloons nationwide while placing liquor control in the hands of the states. He has been known as a dry but says he would support modifying federal laws to legalize beverages with non intoxicant content and would submit prohibition questions to the people.
Secret testimony in Winston-Salem on July 18 details puzzling questions in the Smith Reynolds shooting case. Investigators and the coroner's jury seek reasons for where items lay, gun position, and trajectory as the death remains attributed to unknown actors.
Miss Beatrice Vare daughter of William Vare Philadelphia political leader married Dr John J Shaw family physician in a private ceremony at the Vare summer home Atlantic City Rev Walter Bruggeman officiated the service only immediate family attended Bride given in marriage by her father with her sister Mildred Ware as only attendant and Verne G Burden of Philadelphia as best man
A $98,000 hold note given by the county commissioners to Jamestown Automatic Voting Machine Corp was upheld as a legal obligation by County Solicitor A B Sisson. Commissioner Rogan questioned legality and urged a solicitor’s opinion from Controller Willis before final payment. Helen Schliraif urged immediate funding to settle the balance, but the motion stalled amid factional debate and calls from the League of Women Voters to ensure machine access for the next election.
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