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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1932
Page
3
Corry Evening Journal discusses oratory in politics with quotes from William Tyler Page. It notes oratory enacts no laws and galleries attend for debate interest rather than speakers, predicting less flamboyance and more constructive legislation in Congress.
The article notes Elmira New York pilots breaking the prior American glide distance with 55 miles and 69 miles into Pennsylvania, and a 5,500 foot altitude. It cites German Gunther Groenhof as world leader with over 136 miles flown and 165 miles zigzagging. Gliding hailed as demanding, enlightening, and ideal preparation for powered flight.
Hollywood chatter flags a Panther Woman contest with a summer surge of candidates led by Frances Rich and other second generation stars. The piece warns hopefuls about fame, noting past winners' fluctuating fortunes while naming Connolly Chapman era talents and families shaping early screen careers.
The article recalls a great French statesman and friend of America, noting his death and his friendship with Roosevelt. It quotes a farewell message urging peace and prosperity, urging affectionate reproach over sarcasm, and reminding that the future lies in our own actions rather than fate.
The text asks multiple factual questions about Wayne Valley United Baptist church founding, Montana scenic wonder, Homestead strike riots timing, an inventor of chrome tanning, Wayne township population, and a quoted author line. The fragmentary prompt lacks clear answers and proper article context.
Antony Sampieri a 61 year old Erie man was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife Ninetta at their West 1th Street home. Judge Orrin D. Waite stated the jury found him guilty and Sampieri will be taken to Western Penitentiary. He will not appeal. The case was described as a contentious domestic situation with the couple vowing to unite against any insinuations of discord. The report also mentions unrelated entertainment industry gossip about Edmund Lowe Lilyan Tashman and Douglas Fairbanks Mary Pickford amid rumors of splits.
Jamestown reports the United States District Court arraignment of Banke E. Storms former bank president and a teller for embezzlement and misappropriation of funds. Indictments allege about $100,000 misapplied by Storms and $4,100 by Norton amid false entries. Bank closed April and examiner O'Connor placed in charge May 2.
Six Pittsburgh fliers depart from Rogers airport this afternoon in a handicap race to Meadville Pennsylvania where they and a group of Brie Aiers will compete in an air meet tomorrow The entrants are Aviation Country Clubs Pittsburgh and Erie They will also hold an interclub dinner and swimming party at Connel lie Lake tonight Participants include Helen McCloskey Velma Morris Captain Jack Morris Roger Blckle P W Chabal and Roy Sheidler
Warren July coroner's jury absolves John Salamon of responsibility after Helen Streieh age 1 died from injuries after a car struck her. Witnesses testified nine individuals, funeral set for Saturday from B B Klukaed home with interment at Oakland cemetery.
Jamestown Chamber of Commerce files with the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington charging the Erie Railroad with a policy of strangulation that has nearly starved the Jamestown Westfield and Northwestern Railroad. The chamber argues that allowing both the Erie and J W and N W to use the Steele Street freight depot would bring only complications without saving rates or improving service for local shippers.
Charles Miller of Weetville, 50, crawled four miles over rugged mountain trails to Dr L Z Hayes in Al fores seeking antidote for venom. Dr Hayes lacked serum and Miller was moved by his daughter Catherine to a DuBois store for antivenin treatment. He faced rapid deterioration as venom spread, with needles pricking his body and tongue. The exact timing of recovery remains uncertain.
County commissioners joined a protest against out of state labor on road projects in Erie. They urged Governor Pinchot and the highway secretary to ensure Pennsylvania workers are used, citing low wages and 12 hour days. The measure, led by Mrs. Helen Schillrag, passed unanimously after prior support for local labor use.
In Pittsburgh on July 28 youth Herold Wester 20 was hit by one of nine shots police say were aimed at his friend Pratt Rater 23 also of Pittsburgh driving Wester's car Wester severe condition with a bullet wound to the head taken to Presbyterian hospital A man Euclid Wagner 1 and his wife Grace 31 radio and stage entertainers were questioned in connection with the shootings
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