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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1938
Page
1
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The era's auto industry remains cautiously optimistic as Chrysler and General Motors report mixed earnings. Chrysler posts $2.109 million first quarter 1934 earnings, while GM shows $22.49 million for June quarter. both note higher second-quarter operations but compare unfavorably to 1937 figures.
Harrisburg dispatch reports administration leaders backing open grand jury hearings as constitutional and unnecessary. The push aims to shield investigations into graft, with five bills under consideration to block a Dauphin County grand jury inquiry and fund party operations amid a Democratic majority. The plan anticipates swift Senate action and a monthlong break for hearings on other charges against 14 accused Democrats.
Harrisburg July 28 a constitutional amendment proposed by Albert L O Connor would change the state's attorney generalship from appointive to elective office. The plan gained support at a district attorneys meeting in Brie head and was urged by former Attorney General Chas Margiotti during his prior campaign.
A fugitive from Florida, Zaditeky 4, described as a gang member who hacked from a district station, was wounded in Pennsylvania after a long chase. He fought for his life today in hospital following a bullet wound from Detective David Litvin during a disabling pursuit and exchange of fire.
Mont anaconda article reports no fatalities after a large dam collapse near Anaconda on July 28. The 8 million gallon reservoir released floodwaters into the west of town, damaging homes and utilities but sparing lives. Authorities are tallying the dam's collapse causes and extent of the damage ahead of a full assessment.
United Press reports a cave-in near Cleveland trapped ten children with Ruth Mulean nine guiding Eugene Kuchunski to safety before others perished. Four children died Agnes Majler Edwin Kriezelt Leon ard Jarzenbak. Ruth saved Eugene but could not reach the others as hazard and rescue efforts unfolded.
European peace proposals falter as renewed Loyalist forces drive a deep flank into Francoist lines near Valencia. Government troops cross the Ebro, encircle Gan Jesu, seize war materiel, and push toward Ribarrosa Patrella Vil alba and Bot. British and German leaders weigh peace chances amid Spain crisis and talks with Italy. Czechoslovakia’s Sudeten crisis lingers while Japan presses toward Hankow and tensions rise at Shanghai. US Marines accuse Japan of breaching settlement terms and traffic control posts are to be reestablished. A joint frontier commission is proposed to ease Siberian-Manchukuo border clashes.
A garden festival is planned for Tuesday August 16 on the rectory lawn of St Thomas Church to raise funds for a decorating program. Committees named and travel arrangements progressing. intensive advance ticket sales to be launched by the committee. Proceeds benefit church programs as announced by Rev Prince J Graves rector.
Harrisburg July 28 Insurance Commissioner Owen B Hunt said a conference will be held soon for interested parties to discuss the financing of hospitalization plans. He emphasized plans would be kept strictly non profit and non competitive. Hunt praised an agreement between the Philadelphia Medical Society and a group hospitalization plan that made low cost hospital service a reality in that city, approved to include broad advantages.
Lightning struck farmer George Chirrent, 40, while harvesting with his brothers, Wred Stile and Dhseph, near Newdon. The bolt struck a wagon loaded with grain, killing Chirrent instantly and leaving the brothers to manage the damaged work site.
Indiana Pa July 28 United Press. Judge W J Creps ruled the tenure act does not compel the Cherry Tree borough school district to renew a contract for 1937-38. Olive Forcey sought a writ of mandamus to force renewal after dismissal amid new four year commercial course plans.
Premier Hepburn of Ontario and party were located by plane but fog forced cancellation of plans. The group spent the night at Curiross in Yukon Territory after weather halted travel. passengers ensured safety as the plane was held near Tak Bay near Juneau. Transport officials later said Hepburn and party returned safely to Carerogs and remained overnight due to heavy fog.
Harrisburg July 26 Legislation regulating sale and use of fireworks appears virtually certain during the current special session. Opposition from dealers over stock losses for Fourth of July celebrations stalled action in prior sessions. Gov Barletts call for the session spurred three regular bills and administration supported measure was introduced by Philadelphia Democrats Anna Brancato Isidor Ostroff and Paul Lewis.
Members of the Golden Rule Club Will hold their next monthly dinner at the Cobbs Corners church between West Spring Creek and Mast Branch announced by R Lawrence Davison president The Ladies Aid Society of the church will serve the dinner Committees will report on club activities. the meeting aims for strong attendance at the summer session No speaker announced yet
In Butler Pennsylvania on July 28 two 18 year olds William Goblespie and Calvin Tresw were held for grand jury on charges of breaking and entering and malicious mischief. They were arrested at their homes by state motor police after allegedly damaging chandeliers pews and the pulpit at Neai Butler Presbyterian church and smashing adjacent tombstones in a nearby cemetery.
Frante Vogt, 35, of Arverni North, suffered a broken leg after an 8 car carnival stunt went awry. He fell from a 100-foot odyssey device and struck the side of a talon, escaping more serious injuries.
In Tionesta Pa July 28 authorities sought assist in locating a relative of Harry F Butts 36 of New York a tunnel worker on the new Tionesta dam who strangled himself with a rope in the Tionesta jail yesterday Sheriff Frank Ellis said Butts had been arrested twice before Last week he drove his arm through a window sustaining a 15 stitch gash A brother of the death by own action victim 18 is believed to live on a farm near Rochester.
Local carnival committee members from Stanfordose Grimpany and surrounding groups report rapid progress on the yearly event. Plans include an American Legion parade on a Friday in September and a parade on a Saturday in October.
At Indiantown Gap in Fa July 28 the First Battalion of the Justh Artillery staged a mock defense of Harrisburg with 155 mm guns as part of summer training for the 28th Division. More than 4500 guardsmen participated in paper war maneuvers while a food poisoning outbreak sickened several men, four remaining hospitalized and others retreating to quarters. Maj. T. S. Paul led the exercise with Maj. Gen. Edward C. Shannon overseeing operations.
Harrisburg reports Cor George JH Warle revisits the anthracite industry crisis with a new legislative path ahead. Governor has referred the commission’s recommendations to a final bill and will meet at noon with three UMW district presidents and Lidut-Gov Kennedy to learn the union’s stance.
J W Milligan of Kanteakee Fox months attends bari night regularly at a theatre. He never won and on Tuesday night decided to try Phanke night at a skating rink. His name was called, losses totaled 400 dollars. Last night he sought relief from heat in an air conditioned theatre and warned his name was called at the skating rink. Losses 100 dollars.
Viscount period in 1988 state and county taxes is nearly over. Taxpayers may pay before the extended deadline Monday due to Sunday closing. If paid by May, tax must be settled by November 1 with a five percent penalty on assessments after that date.
In Altoona Pennsylvania on July 28 Republicans from six district counties joined state leaders for a conference on campaign strategy for the Pall bid. James Torrance of the Republican State Committee and Mrs John Shuber Jr presided as diverse party members and youth and women’s groups gathered to align rank and file with leaders for anticipated action in November.
United Press reports the 4,000,000th unemployment compensation check, totaling $46,320,000 in disbursements, went to 47-year-old Scranton repairman Chipal Join for the maximum $15 benefit. He is married with dependents. Ada Beon ard, a Chicago burlesque performer, is recovering from a ruptured appendix, declining surgery.
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