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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1929

Page

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Pass One Week Mark Attempt At New Record

A report from St Louis July 20 states Dale Tacksin and Forrest O Bvine piloted the St Louis Robin and passed their 168th consecutive hour of flight in refueling test. The pair, flying since Saturday from Lambert Field, reported ample provisions and a jeep-like cockpit as they continued the endurance pass. Their Missouri-Robin companion, piloted by Joseph Himimer and Wo Gentry Shelton, logged 66 hours and stayed aloft, weather remaining calm through the week with clear skies and bright stars at night.

United Preas BT. Louis Lambert St Louls Fold Missouri-Rabin Gurtiss-Robertson Joseph Himimer Wo Gentry Shelton Justus Prattey United Pres Theo

Two Killed in Auto Crashes In Pittsburgh District

United Press reports two fatalities and multiple injuries in Pittsburgh area crashes within 24 hours. Mrs Harristt Miller 40 of Dormont and Mrs Mudge Bot 88 of Wilkinsburg were injured when their car hit a towed truck on Washington Road near Bridgeville. Robert T Banfield president of Banfield Oil and Grease Co was killed when his car was sideswiped on the William Pann highway near Wilkinsburg. His two nieces in the car were treated for injuries at Columbia Hospital. the striking driver fled the scene.

United Press Pittsburgh Pitttsburgh Mra Harristt C. Miller Dormont Wankilled William Pann Wilkinsburg Columbia Hospital Littian Voelker Currie Sallings Ligonier

Frost Seen Across City Early Today

Frost formed in exposed city areas and surrounding vicinities this morning with reports noting a heavy frost around six o'clock. Weather outlook for July 22 to 27 calls for generally fair conditions with a warming trend to normal by midweek and above normal later in the week, followed by cooler temperatures Saturday.

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Bromley 10 Attempt Flight Over Pacific

United Press reports from Tacoma that Lieutenant Bromley prepared for a long Pacific flight awaiting new points and plane repairs. He hoped to depart for Tokyo with mechanical crews en route from Los Angeles and Las Vegas expected to arrive by 650 PM yesterday.

Bromley Pacific United Presa Severgisu

Rail Disaster Probes Underway in Colorado Toll Rises

Mud-soaked wreckage from the Cradie Hock Inland Colorado crash yields the tenth victim as inquiries begin to assign blame. Rescuers recovered Mrs dull Carlie, 21, of New York City, among the dead, with 45 to 60 injured and several missing. Names identified include Mrs George Carlie and George F Carlie of New York City, Mrs Ben Lewis of Memphis, Henry Lovels of Memphis, Mrs Jennie Folts of Memphis, Miss Mary MacDonald of West Palm Beach, B Johnson of Birmingham, Brooks Cline and Tirlggs of St Louis, among others. The Pullman plunged into a flood when a weakened bridge failed Thursday.

United Press Stratton Colo Colorado Press Hall Tre Fated St. Lane-Colonida Springs Mis Dull Carlie New York City Sulla Carlie George Carlie George F. Carlie New Yorke Ben Lewis Memphis Tenn Henry Lovels Pena Jennie Folts Mary MacDonald West Palm Ranch

Menjou Defends Career Amid Critics in Paris

Adolphe Menjou, the American film actor, angrily denies reports he is finished in motion pictures due to new tallies. He claims his recent film did not fail and says he was dropped by Actors' Equity, prompting him to tout his own work while others applaud him.

United Press Paris Adolphe Menjou Menjou Equity

Ohio State Penitentiary execution ends after clemency bid

At Columbus July 20 Rodney Ford of Cincinnati was executed in the electric chair for the murder of Marshall Pater Dunnele. A last minute clemency appeal to Governor Myers Cooper failed as the lights flickered and the heart monitor stopped shortly after 8:01 pm. Ford maintained innocence as he faced the sentence while others sentenced for related crimes claimed innocence. The governor said no evidence warranted a stay.

Ohio State Penitentiary Columbus Rodney Ford Cincinnati Marshall Pater Dunnele Myers ¥. Cooper Ford Fistening Phyalelati Wathen George O'Brien Cooper Jafter Breck Utes Hamilton Teddy Messmer Middletown Messinée Robert Zwick

Railroad worker injured in Corry hospital after rail fall

Dan Malek, a member of the Bio Railroad construction gang, was injured yesterday afternoon when a heavy rail fell on his right foot. He was taken to Corry hospital and treated by Dr. John Kibler and is reported to be improving.

Dan Malek Corry Bio Railroad Corry Hospital John ©. Kibler

Last Man's Club Sits Down to 45th Banquet

ST PAUL Minn July 20 a pit full endurance contest marks a milestone as three surviving Last Man's Club members sit to dinner before their bottle of Burgundy in this 44 year old Veterans reunion. John Goff 87 Charles Lockwood 87 and Peter Hall 82 field hoped to open the dust covered wine amid invited regiment members at the Minnesota Club.

United Press ST. Paul Minn First Minnesota Volnteer Infantry John Goff Charles Lockwood Chamberlain Peter Hall Atwater Minnesota Hall Lockwood Hs Penny

Riotous farewell for Boy Scouts at New York pier

In New York on July 20 a large delegation of Boy Scouts left for the World Scout Jamboree in Birkenhead, England. A group of about 60 Young Communist volunteers disrupted the scene on West 12th Street pier, waving red banners and shouting phrases against the Scouts and the Soviet Union. Police intervened after scuffles. three men were arrested as order was restored.

United Press New York Ateri¢a Birkenhead England Ting raiJs New Samaria West 1Thustrest Youn Volunteers of America Boy Scouts Soviet Union Boy Scout Young Volunteers of America

Two Murderers Thought Slain After Ohio River Chase

Portsmouth Ohio July 20 two of three Negroes who murdered J C Silvey 80 signal foreman for C and O Railroad were believed slain by posse as they attempted to escape by swimming the Ohio river. The posse of Ohio and Kentucky officers found them in willows on the Kentucky bank. two sank, the remaining Negro reached the Ohio shore and disappeared. The rescue was planned to capture Newel believed arrested.

United Press Portsmouth Ohio Kentucky J.C. Silvey Louisville Limeville Silvayt Newel Partamonthy

Kertis Woman Wins Insurance Policy Fight

Beaver July 20 Anna Kertis, widow of George Kertis a World War veteran, won a court fight over a life policy. Judge Frank H. Reader ordered judgment for $2,800 in favor of Mrs Kertis against John Kertis and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co after a dispute over beneficiary status and estrangement.

United Press Beaver Anna Kertis George Kertis MckKensport Hospital Frank H. Reader John Kertis Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company Kertis John Kertla

Three Die in Plane Crash Near Perrysburg Farm

Three men perished when a small unidentified plane burst into flames after crashing onto the William Spilker farm about five miles south of Perrysburg Ohio authorities said the crash occurred today and ambulances were summoned from Toledo.

United Toledo William Spilker Perrysburg

Radio Auto to Be Exhibited Here Thursday

A driverless radio controlled automobile will be demonstrated in Corry on Thursday July 25 under the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Pontiac stock car will accompany the radio car with Miss Hall directing operation via radio control. Public inspection will be allowed during street appearance at 8 o clock.

Hurman Corry Veterans of Foreign Wars Pontiac R. L. Mack Miss Hall O'¢loek

Three Crossings Eliminated In Warren County

Harrisburg July 20 Three grade crossings on state highway route 89 between Titusville and Warren were ordered abolished by the Public Service Commission. The realignment will cost about 20000 and remove dangers at Deerfield and Idred townships. The VFW bugle and drum corps received a 10 donation from John H. King, with about 600 more needed for uniforms.

Titusville Warren Road Harrisurg Warren New York Central Railroad Public Service Commission State Highway Department Deerfield Ldred Warren County Drum Corps John H. King

Probe into Aluminum Plant Explosion Intensifies

New Kensington Pa July 20 investigations continue into the United States Aluminum Company powder plant blast at Logan's Wer ly near here. Seven men died. several injured are in serious condition at Citizens General hospital. Two workers died instantly. five others died in hospital. The blast is described as a dust explosion. the plant section was idle at the time as a bearing burst into flames during repair. Names of the injured include G Mauros Hrones and others.

United Press New Kensington United States Aluminum Company Logan's Werly Citizen's General Hospital Tom Lhe G. Mauros M. Sogalls Hrones Fopenta Joni, Palistenbach Andrey Kautaman

Pittsburgh Police Chief Calhoun Exonerated in Florida Real Estate Case

John Zalhoun former Pittsburgh police superintendent was exonerated at a hearing before Justice G B Shields on charges of false pretense tied to a Florida land deal. Witnesses Belts Bass and Bass alleged fraudulent deed transfer while Calhoun and Bass denied any wrongdoing.

Florida Ny United Press Pittsburgh John Zalhoun Pittsburgh Police Department Justice of the Peace G. B. Shields Wilkinsburg John Belts Calhoun Hamilton Belts Tick Mr. Bass Saas and Thompson Company Dayttona Beach Fla Beltz Bass Sais Bally

Radio Entertainment Schedule With NBC and ABC Listings

Radio listings present five entertainment segments across networks. WEAF NBC offer The Cavalcade at 7:00 EST, plus Goliman Band on WIR Detroit and NBC, and Detroit Symphony Orchestra at 8:00 EST. A 9:00 EST slot covers E A Rolfe's Orchestra with BST timing for a shifted schedule.

WEAF NBC Network WAZ NBC Goliman Band Detroit Symphony Orchestra Shilet E. A. Rolfe

Stimson Reminds About Aggression Amid China Russia Tensions

Reports from Washington and New York describe US efforts to police global behavior under Kellogg Briand terms. Chinese and Russian officials exchange signals as Manchurian frontier tensions rise and international mediation strives to avert full conflict.

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