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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1936
Page
1
The readable parts show scattered numbers and garbled phrases about credits debits and financial items. Names and locations are heavily damaged making concrete entities unclear.
Leaders from three minority political movements announced a nationwide bid to defeat Roosevelt at a Levelland convention, while a separate weekend spree of accidents left seven dead and scores injured in the district. Fatalities included a head on collision near Meadville, a man struck by a train, and several gun and fall related deaths. Among the injured are multiple Pittsburgh and Bradford residents, with one youth fatally shooting himself.
Adolph Zukor of Paramount filed a 5 million dollar damage suit against Samuel Goldwyn alleging he lured away Gary Cooper, Paramount's top star, from the studio in Los Angeles.
Anthony J. Paris, a 95 year old transient, was held in city jail by federal agents after allegedly boarding the Navy aircraft carrier Saratoga and taking notes that appeared code like. Police reported the incident occurred at Long Beach as the man was detained for questioning.
The Pittszorch industrial area accelerates construction with nearly 1,000,000 invested per business day. Pittsburgh leads national growth, with Dodge records showing 89 percent expansion in 1936 versus 85 percent nationally. Contracts awarded January to April total about 89 million, up from 45 million in 1935, signaling rapid development in the city.
A severe heat wave subsided as cool air moved in from the north. The extreme temperatures caused reporting of thousands of deaths, with fires and windstorms affecting multiple states. Arkansas, Oklahoma, southern Missouri, southern Kansas and northern Texas saw temperatures drop by about ten degrees from earlier peaks.
A United Press report describes a dramatic Midwest dust storm on July 20. Kansas City and surrounding states endured a sharp 20 degree drop in 30 minutes as winds reached up to 76 mph. Dust and debris blocked sidewalks, trains delayed, and power outages affected rural areas amid brief but fierce weather.
The federal power commission says electrification of the Erie Railroad division from Salamanca to Cleveland is feasible. The plan is part of 40 railroads deemed economically electrifiable with 12,000 more miles considered doable at about 60 million dollars.
Fifteen Bemus Point firemen were burned when a compressed gas fire destroyed the 10,000 Shady Oaks home of Mrs. J. D. Rogers on Lakeside Drive Saturday afternoon. Ten were treated at Jamestown General Hospital, seven remained last night, four in fair condition, and three in good condition. The injuries ranged from first to second degree burns to arms and back.
A Sunday worker's confession precedes a triple murder linked to a mystery woman. In Madrid a right wing uprising is reported crushed as government forces seize key positions and warn calm while loyal troops and workers mobilize nationwide.
About 500 people gathered at Grove yesterday for a Young Democrats rally led by Arthur Colegrave of Latevity. Speakers praised the organization’s strength in Pennsylvania and nationwide, urging turnout for Roosevelt and Democratic candidates. A quater-mile long procession and races capped the event, with Grove’s Young Democrats defeating Lin City 18 to 16 in a street contest.
Harrisburg July 20 The public service commission resumes its fight before the ICC in Washington to cut freight rates on Pennsylvania bituminous coal to revive a fallen industry. Chief Counsel Richard J Beamish and Rate Expert Paul Fickengehen of the P S B O prepare to argue for the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Company which contends rate hikes to New York and New England are discriminatory versus southern mileage. JOIN STEEL UNION CHICAGO July 20 War A Biltner chair of the steel workers committee for Industrial organization says 650 Inland Steel Company union members have joined the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers.
In Holliday Pa on July 2 Ray Lookard and Mes Mars Giutet Isa Peuensth were convicted and sentenced for the murder of a woman and her three year old son Matthew. Judge Marion T. Patterson of Brook County delivered the sentences as the courtroom filled with mixed emotions. The accused showed warning signs as the court concluded the case.
Dr Townsend founder of the Townsend Old Age Revolving Pension Plan will open the third party Union party movement in this district at the Public Auditorium Belo tomorrow evening. The address is set for 7 20 pm EST with Townsend followers expected to attend along with Rev Gerald J Smith and Clarence Brooks.
United Press reports the Liberty League denounces the administration revenue laws as part of a New Deal pattern resembling European dictatorships. A pamphlet argues the 1935 and 1936 measures enable government control of industry and long-term economic planning, claiming harmony with dictatorial governance.
Company A guardsmen begin annual encampment at Indiantown Gap Military Reservation with motorized units for the first time. Two weeks of practical training include setup and equipment prep as thousands visit the reservation to view soldier life. Traffic is directed by military police as detachment trucks meet trains at Lickdale Lebanon County.
Pittsburgh Mayor William N McNair was summoned to Oslo Norway as his wife’s illness worsened. The trip risks leaving the city with two public safety directors after council balked at dismissing one and refusing to confirm the other appointment.
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