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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1936
Page
1
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Disorder erupts in Morocco as Spanish rebels advance on military centers. In the U.S. Erie man fatally loses his wife and son in a hammer attack. A large Democratic rally draws over 500 tickets in Corry with plans for a full day of activities at Gates Grove near Warner's Corners.
Highway department officials report this summers heat as the most destructive in years to concrete pavements. Explosions of the pavement have been reported across the district with extensive damage from the bursts and repairs underway. Contraction aided by cool nights failed to offset expansion due to persistently high temperatures. Pinchot roads remain less affected due to construction differences.
Plymouth posts net 496,999 for June quarter equal to 4 cents a share while $146,014 or 14 cents in the period. General Cable reports June quarter net 14,71. Chicago Yellow Cab six months to June 30 nets 295,487 or 73 cents a share versus 104,752 or 26 cents last year. Harblaon-Walker pegs Tune quarter net at 807,700 against 816,200 last year.
Wills Root, aged 53, of R. D. 4 North Fant, was killed at 6 am when the tractor he operated slipped an embankment and rolled back crushing him. He is brother of Pred Root of this city and of Arthur Root, owner of Root's Furniture Store, who was nearby aiding a neighbor. The accident occurred at his farm residence near the Catholic area. Continued on Page Three.
Mrs. F. 8. Austin leads Erie county Republicans arriving in Hershey for the formal opening of Pennsylvania's campaign. Joan Hamilton and state leaders prep for the June convention as Arthur Sweeny and Frank L. Pinola emerge as top statewide contenders. Afternoon talks set strategy. Hamilton to speak at 8 30 p.m. with Clare Fenerty also addressing the evening session.
Cape Sable Nova Scotia July 18 President Roosevelt to sail today aboard the schooner Sevanna from Cape Sable to Shelburne for a weekend at sea and rest. With fair winds the advance to Shelburne should be swift along the windward coast of Nova Scotia.
United Press reports Supreme Court Justice Frante Lloyd of New Jersey defended bonds totaling 528000 as justifiable for 102 rioting suspects tied to strikes and REA plant incidents. He noted many prisoners were from Philadelphia and highlighted four bonds at 10000 each as part of the proceedings. Mrs. Margaret Dirksen was seen leaving for a visit to Erle.
United Press reports rebel army units move on Melilla and other Moroccan sites amid a strict censorship. Foreign Legion forces reportedly joined the rebels as the government vows land, sea and air action to quell the revolt. Reports from Tangier and Gibraltar describe contraband arms movement and posts seized in Spanish Morocco. In Erie, Samuel C. Weed, a 40 year old GE clerk, attempted death by own action after battering his family, before being captured.
Washington July 18 union leaders pressed for reconciliation within organized labor as John L. Lewis weighed a possible treaty with the American Federation of Labor. Private talks occurred among Lewis and rebel unions at CIO headquarters with Kennedy and others about coordinating industries to resist federation attempts. A separate Pittsburgh report notes Eleanor Powell, a 28 year old nightclub dancer, fended off a negro assailant who tried to drag her into an alley.
Dundee Mid July 18 Nine members of two Farrell Pennsylvania families died when the westbound Ann Arbor Railroad passenger train No 51 collided with their Buick sedan at a grade crossing. The Schusters and Pisanas were returning from a visit when the driver misjudged the crossing. The impact threw eight of the occupants into the shallow Rasin River. one body was found at the riverbank.
Chicago reports cutting rain and cooler winds from western Canada ending the heat wave in Wisconsin Minnesota and parts of the plains. Only Nebraska and Missouri may still miss relief this weekend. Damages from the drought exceed 600 million dollars with over 4 312 deaths reported by authorities.
The legislature reconvening Monday for a 12th week of special sessions must authorize emergency transfers of funds to aid 560,000 unemployed. A $3,000,000 raid on special funds will be exhausted Tuesday night. total borrowed since May stands at $12,710,211 from liquor, liquor stores, squid fuels, and motor funds. The $18,000,000 personal property tax increase, signed by Governor Barle, eases objections to using funds not covered by revenue measures, with taxes due February 15.
Pennsylvania's 1936 tobacco crop is expected to reach about 21,890,000 pounds, surpassing 1935 by around 2,000,000 pounds. Growers planted 24,500 acres, 4,000 more than 1935, with the current crop at 3 percent of normal on July 1. Agricultural Secretary J Hansell French forecasts total tobacco output in cigar-tobacco states to rise about five percent this year.
Detachments of the Pennsylvania National Guard converge on Indian Town Gap for a two week encampment. Company A and units from across the state arrive for drills ranges and war maneuvers. Governor Earle will review the troops Sunday afternoon as families bid farewell at the State Armory.
New York July 18 Assistant prosecutor Harold W Hastings, leading a wide blackmail ring case, said information shows an attempt to victimize a member of the Mellon family. He noted uncertainty over the exact person but suggested it could involve Paul Mellon, son of Andrew Mellon, former Treasury secretary.
Harrisburg July 18 Dr Les ter K Ade state superintendent sails from New York aboard the SS Bremen to attend the world conference of education at Cheltenham England July list to August 1. The meeting is sponsored by the New Education Fellowship founded in 1919 with theme Educator and Free Society. Notables include Prof Albert Hinstein and Dr Tohn Dewey.
By Lyle Willson at Public Hall Cleveland May 18 a crowd rallied to defend Dr Powell and their organization against insurrectionists. Delegates urged generous subscriptions with a speaker urging backers to show the hunger of 100000000 poor and contribute to the Townsend injunction fund for defense.
The eastern Erie county Republican rally is set for Saturday August 15 at the Mark Smith farm Beaverdam just north of Route 6 The event will feature speakers from State Senator Joseph Ziesenheim to Congressman candidate William Rose and local officials along with concerts sports and games for children chaired by Sam J Irvine as general chairman
Boston July 18 Alfred E. Smith may be drawn into the London for President effort as Republican Chairman John D. M. Hamilton plans talks. A source says a conference with Smith is likely in New York over the weekend, signaling growing momentum toward his joining the effort.
Sumyit C Weed 10 year school superintendent confessed to killing his wife and an infant son claiming to purge the family of a scarlet sin. He tried to die by stepping in front of a truck but survived. Police consider another woman linked to the alleged sin, identity unrevealed.
Erie Pennsylvania July 18 Trene Weed 21 year old housewife dies with husband Samuel at home as their two children David 4 and Charles 2 are found dead with skulls crushed by a hammer Authorities say Weed a church member was driven to murder by religious fervor and heat stroke from the night before He shouted he had killed his family and then attempted self harm before being restrained by his son in law Glenn Hall and others The DA called the murders among the most brutal in Erie County history The body of Irene Weed lay with her husband and two children as investigators describe a night of religious persecution and tragedy in a quiet neighborhood
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