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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1936
Page
1
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Detroit dispatch reports the Black Legion’s Dayton Dean confessed to a second murder, saying Silay Coleman a Black World War II veteran was shot May 26 1935 to thrill six legion members. Dean cited Colonel Harvey Davis as mastermind and listed six participants including himself. Davis Ervin Lee and John Tannerman are in custody. two others are sought.
Commander Pat Lines announces a large Labor Day event in Coriy with drum and bugle corps from Pennsylvania and New York invited to attend. The organizing committee led by Lloyd Black includes F. M Duke A. Duke W. H. Scott Bruce Thomas Paul Quinlisk Ralph Munsee Maurice Porter H. Burlingame A C Lyons Carl Lines and Glyde Reynolds.Committee will meet again Thursday to finalize plans.
Kay Unites Pres. JENKINTOWN July 21 Another vengeance slaying tied to two month old murder of Philadelphia gang leader Joe Ford was recorded in the fatal shooting of Harry Weidman ex convict and material witness. Police ordered the arrest for questioning of Leonard Gaimate 25 Philadelphia.
Atlantic Refining Company and subsidiaries report for the first half of 1986 shows net profit of 3.14 million dollars, 1.12 dollars a share on common stock after preferred stock dividends, versus 255 thousand dollars or 0.10 a share in the late 1935 period. June quarter profit 1.157 million dollars or 0.08 a share, with the preceding quarter at 1.983 million dollars or 0.74 a share and the June 1935 quarter at 284,378 dollars or 0.14 a share.
Washington officials seek to avert a major labor clash as the Yebel leaders John L. Lewis and AFL figures consider mediation after 19 insurrection charges. Assistant Secretary of Labor Edward W. McGrady is contacting both sides to prevent a widening rift among unions representing about 1,250,000 workers.
July 21 The Democratic House votes 105 to 68 against non concurrence with Senate changes to unemployment insurance proposal. Rep P C Moomak, Franklin, says amendments alter board selection and differ from the original draft. He hopes a House Senate conference can yield an equitable bill if sent to committee.
Governor Landon will outline six key public questions in his acceptance address for the Republican presidential nomination. Topics include relief and social security, economy, centralization, monetary issues, the constitution, and agriculture. The plan emphasizes a direct, informative plan for the average American without attacking opponents.
Dr. Francis A. Townsend co founder and owner of Old Age Revolving Pension walked out of a hearing to remove him as head of the organization and place DARP into receivership. He was questioned by Benjamin Sacharow about good faith and past actions including a trip to buy medicinal tablets.
Major Lyle E. Van Vleck, retired National Guard officer from Wichita Falls Texas and former Corry resident, attended the 1936 Pennsylvania National Guard encampment at Indiantown Gap as a guest of Maj. Gen. Edward Shannon. He said scouts should see and not be seen and attended an intelligence school led by Col. Henry A. Reninger. The program emphasized enemy strength and movement for all infantry units as part of ongoing combat principle training at the camp.
A Dallas tornado caused more than 1 million dollars in damage and injured about 30 people. The storm shredded structures, toppled trees, and damaged windows across the area late last night. many details continue on page five.
Cleveland July 21 Ly Francis J Townsend co founder and owner of an age reguly ing pervious lud was detained two hours after walking out of a deposition hearing to remove him as head of the organization and appoint receivership. The 200 month penal plunge. He faced subpoena and orders to appear in court.
Grant testimony to protest master’s opinion that charter of local club be denied. Case postponed until September term by Judge Willis Witt. Attorneys estimate club will gain charter, citing misconstrued testimony and new evidence to be presented. Local club officers are represented by Abkermey Waller Stott and Scott. Assistant district attorney Laubing declined the charter, arguing the club is a one man club for liquor fate.
Altoona Pa July 21 Glenn C Moser 29 test pilot for the Douglas Aircraft Company miraculously escaped serious injury when the Navy fighter Wavy plane he was piloting crashed at Staite airport ten miles east of Altoona. Moser was en route to California from the Navy base at Anacostia Md to the Douglas factory for repairs.
Fran Parsons and Charles Hubertz named general contractor and foreman for remodeling the old Fratolarhoot building into a modern vocational school. Board discussion noted start timing unknown. workers to be called soon for formal program opening. Legal and financial questions raised on exempting American Legion property and school depository selection referred to committees. All directors present approved bills and late-week allocations to ease district finances.
In Philadelphia on July 21 Cardinal Dougherty Reverend James J Clarke and Chancellor J Carroll McCormick were named co defendants in two libel suits each seeking 100000 dollars The actions filed by Joseph Rutherford radio commentator for the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society and the society stem from a letter opposing Rutherford's religious radio broadcasts.
Berlin July 21 Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh are due to land at Staaken military airport at 5 p m by plane amid a mounting expectation. It is not yet certain whether Lindbergh will visit Adolf Hitler or the German leaders during the stay.
Coast guard cutters and amphibian planes from five nations searched tropical waters from Yucatan to Jamaica for the missing British motorship Nunoca carrying 13 passengers and a crew of seven. Captain Moses Kirkconnell led the vessel which departed Georgetown 13 days ago and has not been heard from, amid fears it foundered near the Yueman coast. The ship’s captain belongs to a famed seafaring family with previous losses in the Gulf Stream. Nine Americans aboard prompted U.S. Coast Guard to extend operations beyond jurisdiction. The multinational search covered Honduras and Grand Cayman with efforts toward Cuba and Jamaica.
Baltimore Sun reports Gov Alfred J Smith as Democratic presidential nominee in July. John Hamilton of the Republican committee conferred with Smith in New York. Hamilton urged Smith to join in the fight against Roosevelt. Rosary notes Smith will not speak for Republican committee or urging Lan don. Continued on Page Two.
The 81 year old Mrs Trene Weed was slain by her husband in Erie early Saturday. Weed, a Sunday school superintendent, confessed to police and asked for the killings to end quickly. Detectives search for a “mystery woman” while police and the district attorney plan arraignment and discuss hospital removal.
Camden officials report progress in the four week RCA Victor plant strike with hopes for a settlement within 48 hours. Negotiations involve Commissioner George W. Brunner, Commissioner Frank J. Hartmann Jr, Police Chief Arthur Colsey, and leaders of the strikers and RCA officials. A meeting place was not disclosed.
The socialistic Spanish government employs troops militia artillery air power and warships in a crushing offensive against right wing rebels attempting to overthrow the regime. Casualties estimated at around four thousand with towns across the country falling to government troops. Rebels hold parts of northern Africa with Tangier and Colta cited as flashpoints.
Municipal officials report the WPA sidewalks project is over a quarter complete with prospects to double labor force. Workers who signed weeks ago must now sign orders to guarantee future materials and costs. Additional residents may join the program by signing agreements to cover deposits for all costs except labor.
Philadelphia reports that the Pennsylvania Railroad saw higher passenger revenue in June compared with the same month in 1935, despite the new two cent per mile rate schedule. The advance is described as approximately a certain percent, per authoritative sources.
A cool breeze and rain swept the Midwest breaking a scorching stretch. Relief moved from the Southwest to Kansas City as gale force winds and damaging weather eased the heat and left behind rising damage in affected sections.
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