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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1938
Page
1
Archaic fragments describe a political or financial matter with unclear names and dates. The readable parts indicate a discussion of bills and potential figures, but essential details are missing, leaving the event and participants obscured.
Harrisburg dispatch reports Gov. George H. Earle moving toward a special session of the Pennsylvania legislature. A letter from Senate President pro tempore Harvey Huffman and House Speaker Roy Furman urged convening to address delays in the grand jury probe and to discuss measures including a $25,000,000 unemployment relief fund and capital park extension. The expected session aims to short-circuit the Dauphin county grand jury investigation set for August 8.
City Council postponed action on a 130000 Hare Creek improvement plan, pending a Thursday inspection. Finance Director Weaver opposed the cost, preferring a study of sewer options, while engineers cited completion of the storm sewer program and potential long work. Council will review creek needs and damage claims before deciding.
A warning to merchants about counterfeit ten dollar bills circulating in western Pennsylvania. The notes mimic U S currency with green seals and blue seals, irregular serial numbers such as 520101, and portraits that appear defective. Serial alignment and poor engraving mark the fakes, issued as silver certificates with blue seals and Federal Reserve Bank of New York markings.
Joseph Fumpone nineteen of 40 West Seventeenth wheel wire Igon Corry hospital with a crushed pelvis and shoulder and multiple jaw fractures after a road accident on Route 6 west of Roosevelt highway about 180 o'clock this morning. He is an employee of Baldwin Brothers Construction Company and is listed in serious condition. This marks the third Baldwin worker injured at the Route 6 job in two weeks.
Washington July 13 United Press chairman Jesse Jones of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation warned banks to move off the sidelines and participate in the peacetime recovery drive or the government would deepen its banking role. From February to July 14 RFC authorized 2,001 loans totaling 85.3 million. banks participated in 62 loans totaling 11.4 million. RFC had 2,365 applications totaling 81.6 million in preparation. Jones stressed that bank participation, while not guaranteeing unsafe loans, should extend credits to viable businesses within safety limits.
City Council acts to accelerate approval of WPA funded projects submitted to Erie and Harrisburg offices. Plans include painting and improving fire stations, street graveline and sidewalk repair, and construction work under the WPA program. Awaiting word on necessary approvals from state and federal offices as council urges tracing of proposals.
Douglas Corrigan's $900 monoplane, detained several hours at Baldonnel airport in Dublin for irregular status, was returned to him. He plans to fly to London soon but will not return to New York, preferring to ship the craft instead. U.S. license suspension looms, but Ireland takes no action. Minister John Cudahy witnessed the release.
A local farmer reported haying on nearby farms is more than half done. He said frequent rains slowed hay buying, but crops overall are recovering from a poor spring. Oats, corn, potatoes and other crops have responded well to variable weather, yielding the best outlook in years.
Philadelphia July 19 sheriffs from 67 counties were urged by Judge Raymond MicNeille to end the practice of third degree methods used to extract information at a State Sheriffs Association convention. The address called for humane procedures and condemned coercive interrogations.
A nine year old plane Pictured at top Douglas Corrigan, an intrepid young motor expert from California, became the second man to fly the Atlantic solo. He took off from Floyd Bennett Field Long Island in a plane bought for $900, faced initial misreporting, and landed at Baldonnel Airport Dublin, Ireland after about 28 hours 19 minutes.
In Smethecat Pennsylvania on July 1 Joseph Werino of Westline faced a jury after Judge Charles G Hubbard gave final instructions. He is tried on a charge of murdering his wife to enable an affair with Anne Campa sing Warren by Lel worker whom the Commonwealth claims is the other woman.
Henry Green, agent, announced plans for a Corry to Cleveland excursion on Sunday August 7 to see the Cleveland Indians host the New York Yankees. The train departs at 11 50 from Corry and returns around 1. The trip offers three seating sections and tickets cost 1.85 with round trip 2 50. Colonel Greer says seats may be reserved for Corry fans despite limited holes sealed.
Fragmentary text indicates a July 1 report about cinema interest or events in Hollywood. Mentions to Dakelast Gort and Ball Peach appear garbled and unreadable, with references to cable, wake, and United States stables unclear.
In Helena Montana July 19 primary action centers on Rep Jerry J O Connell challenging Sen Burlin K Wheeler s organization. O Connell declares Roosevelt backing to fight Wheeler while Wheeler s revolt sinks Roosevelt s supreme court plan and opposes New Deal policies. O Connell 28 a liberal ally labor unions and Montana Progressive political action mobilize some 60 000 votes alongside Governor Benson of Minnesota heading to rally with O Connell supporters.
Harrisburg July 1 The public utility commission reserved decision on West Penn Power Company access to PWC correspondence in the current rate case. Stoddard M Stevens New York West Penn counsel said he will file a brief detailing information desired as a matter of fair play in the public's interest.
Harrisburg July 18 Reports from Washington say Pennsylvania's CIO forces will unconditionally endorse the Harle Jones ticket for governor and U S senate. John A Phillips PIUC president and John Edelman regional director said union leadership will be obliged to vote against returning the Republicans to power. They warned Democratic support hinges on administration reforms in WPA social security public aid and labor matters.
Dan Zilch, charter member of Curry Council No. 425 Knights of Columbus, received an honorary membership medal Monday. The award exempts him from future dues and assessments, marking him as the first local member to receive such honors after thirty-nine years of continuous service since the council’s founding last May.
Prince Bertil of Sweden visits Pittsburgh during the 300th anniversary celebration of New Sweden with the Swedish royal party. His parents, Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus and Crown Princess Luise, continue to New York due to the crown prince's illness. Florence Berry returns to Cleveland after awaiting in the city at her home.
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt Jr awaits the birth of her first child at Philadelphia Lying-In Hospital. The expectant father, Roosevelt III, says the birth could come in September and notes he has not bet on the baby's sex. Mrs Roosevelt, formerly Thel Du Pont, traveled from Delaware for the delivery.
Police warn of a cheese sharp who passed a $15 check, got $5.25 in change, and left without returning feed. Using the name EAL Damon, he’s suspected as a repeat swindler who also targeted three other merchants. Described as about 60, overweight, wearing coveralls during the Spencer Mill visit.
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