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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1938
Page
1
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Reported air disaster injures over 100 as aircraft plows into a crowd. Authorities confirm mass casualties and ongoing rescue efforts. Upon impact, emergency crews rush to assist survivors and secure the scene amid chaotic aftermath. Investigations are launched to determine cause and sequence of events.
Ferraino, 39, of Westline, Pa, was found guilty of first degree murder in the May 18 slaying of his wife. Judge Charles G. Hubbard imposed life imprisonment in a special session. Sheriff M. E. Dickinson to transfer Ferraino to Western Penitentiary in days. Defense plans for a new trial were not filed. Ferraino expressed only a wish that his two children live with his wife’s relatives in Olean, New York.
About forty men and women are working on the WPA cleaning project in city schools. Buildings are slated for exterior cleaning and renovating, though officials fear completion may run beyond the allotted time. The major portion of the job is represented in the project and the district faces certain expenses.
Erie's fourth drowning in ten days reports 18 year old Kenneth Roberts who disappeared while swimming 100 yards from shore near Means Summer Hotel ten miles west of Brig. Coast guards in a plane located the body about 30 minutes later. the mother, Mrs. Mary Fahey, worked as a cook at Cottage residents.
In Conneaut Lake Pennsylvania July a 30 county Western Pennsylvania Young Republicans conference forecasts that Gov. Baxley graft charges will fail. William Liven god Republican nominee for Secretary of Internal Affairs led a closed session with about 1000 delegates. The group denounced Earle’s administration for lack of public trust and prepared plans for the November elections. Somerset, Pa was chosen for a September meeting.
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry reports 844 injuries and 150 deaths from accidents in June. Secretary R M Bashore calls the figures deplorable and urges stricter safety practices by workers and employers to prevent such incidents.
A military plane crashed into a standing crowd during a July air event near Bogota missing President-elect Eduardo Santos by 65 feet. Thirty seven killed and over 100 injured as flames and wreckage tore through the crowd amid a national mourning declaration.
Matawan New Jersey July 25 Jua vn Van Aradale arranged a marriage after placing ads in a matrimonial magazine. He courted two women who answered the ad and chose Mrs May Myra of Washington DC to wed at Witch Baptis church with Reverend Garett Tetiler officiating, praising her cooking as a key reason.
Douglas Corrigan, who crossed the Atlantic in a $900 plane, flew in to Croydon from Dublin for a brief London visit. He expected to meet King George VI and would be a guest of American Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy. Corrigan landed at Croydon and departed in an American embassy car with no set plans.
The National Labor Relations Board ruled Elkland Leather Company of Elkland, Pennsylvania, must reinstate three former employees with back pay and provide back pay to two others. The board also disestablished the Elkland Leather Workers Association, Inc. as a company dominated union and ordered efforts to stop discouraging membership in Local No. 37 of the National Leather Workers Association.
Harrisburg July 25 Gov George H Earle leads a Democratic majority in a special session to approve a field reform program and a Dauphin County grand jury inquiry into alleged aid and service abuses. Attorney General Guy K Bard briefs and radio broadcast will convey the proceedings and policy aims to the public.
Nationalist extremists tried to assassinate Gov Blanton Winship during a July 26 occupation anniversary parade in Ponce Puerto Rico. The governor escaped unharmed while Senator Pero Serralles and Gol Inzarry were wounded. Eight others were injured including an US Air Force officer. The event drew nearly 100000 visitors as Marines and a destroyer participated from the St. Thomas area.
Unites Press reports a powerful bomb blast in Busfa Palestine kills Arabs and heightens conflict between Jews and Arabs. The explosion disrupts British efforts to enforce peace as security forces increase patrols and emergency detachment units. Authorities fear the death toll could climb toward sixty amid ongoing terrorism.
Pittsburgh July 25 two neighbors Elmep Core and Conrad Kogovsek testified against Anthony Cundek 26 after he allegedly bit them severely while interceding for his wife. Magistrate Charles Papale bound Cundek for grand jury on aggravated assault and battery charges. One victim suffered chest bites and the other a left index finger injury.
The Commerce Department reported the United States sold 621.074 million dollars more in goods abroad than imported in the first six months of 1948. Exports totaled 1.99219 billion dollars, up 93.575 million from the previous year, while imports reached 961.003 million, down 722.258 million.
Greenburg officials along with state police raided an alleged disorderly home in New Kensington over the weekend. Four women were tested by county detectives.
After days of torrential rain in eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, floods displaced about 400 people and caused roughly 8 million dollars in damage. Officials warned of possible disease risk as waters receded. Forecasters predicted no additional rain in the immediate morning hours.
The barberry eradication program moves through wards two and three after completion in What and Fourth wards where eight properties were affected. John de George of the U S Department of Agriculture says over 140 000 bushes are mapped for removal as oats yields are projected to rise. The effort targets barberry with active infestations across Wayne and adjoining townships and will continue county wide to curb stem rust and protect crops.
In Dallas on July 26 Maury Maverick lost the Democratic Texas primary for the 20th congressional district to Paul J. Klay of San Antonio by 616 votes after tabulation of all 248 precincts. O Daniel, backed by a strong campaign and his hillsbilly band, was seen as a leading candidate for the ballot. Maverick conceded and spoke of seeking a good seat in the legislature.
Several persons sustained injuries, none serious, when two cars collided at Buell’s Cover y near Centerville yesterday afternoon. Tycho Westergren of Titusville and Jamen Beckwith of RD 2 Centerville drove the vehicles. Mrs Clara Beckwith suffered a fracture of the left collarbone and cuts and bruises. Others in the Beckwith car were lightly injured. Westergren and his wife escaped with inc injuries as both cars were badly damaged.
Police announce erection of no parking signs at dangerous intersections and near city park and Franklin Street. Signs will limit parking to one side in restricted zones to improve safety and traffic flow.
Edward Williams, 61, of Greenville, was given a first degree murder sentence for killing Nick Plotos, Greymeadale tavern keeper, in a February dispute. Judge George H. Rowley handed down the verdict as a jury found Williams guilty. The date of execution will be set by Gov. George H. Earle, with possible avenues for life imprisonment via the pardon board or presidential intervention.
The Newton Brothers three ring circus plans a Saturday August appearance after city officials granted a permit following advance visits and preliminary arrangements by advance representatives.
At the Erie Continental Rubber Works plant, about twenty union supporters and new union members were barred from work during a picket described by RMS Pn as a drive to boost union rank and file. Paul Henkel, plant manager, said the action may close the plant until the picketers withdraw.
Coroner J Irwin Zerbe today blamed a heart attack for the death of Delmer William Dirnop age 60 whose body was found in his shack like home near Nectarine. A World War veteran Dunlop had served in the Army and been employed at the Oren Tray Gonthmite for 18 months.
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