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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1939
Page
1
A nationwide third term push for President Roosevelt gathers momentum with congressional, party, and labor figures voicing support or caution. Rep Kennedy urged renomination while others urge avoiding the third term clash. Roosevelt remained noncommittal amid speculation and press questions.
Cheston L. Eshelman, a student flyer with eight hours solo flight time, was rescued from the Atlantic after his plane pancaked following four forced landings about 176 miles southeast of Boston. A fishing trawler named Villanova recovered him. Eshelman lives in Carlisle, Pu.
President Roosevelt postpones a west coast and Alaska trip amid fear Republicans and conservative Democrats would curb 1940 relief efforts. He plans travel after Congress passes the 1.723 billion relief appropriation and extends excise taxes due to expire in June.
June 7 Philadelphia reports the case of State Senator Josenh P Dando and seven co-defendants, all Schuylkill county Democrats, accused of diverting WPA labor to an amusement park. Defense claims government investigators attempted to reach a witness, intensifying the proceedings.
Alumni Association honors Gary High School graduates at the Junior High Thursday evening. Members and spouses face a 15 cent assessment per event, covering banquet and dance. Indications point to a strong turnout for this yearly gathering.
United Press reports Cheston L. Eshelman a 22 year old airplane mechanic from Carlisle Pennsylvania was arrested at sea in Boston harbor on the theft of a tiny single engine plane that had landed in the north Atlantic yesterday He was seized by harbor police brought to the Stallion 8 pier photographed fingerprinted and held for Camden New Jersey extradition He said he would not fight extradition and wondered if he would go to jail.
Governor Arthur H. James signed the Reese bill placing the administration in control of the state board of finance and revenue and the state employees retirement fund. The retirement fund shifts from the treasury to the Miss O Hara department, with Commonwealth Secretary M. Re Hana and T. Clair Ross involved in the transfer.
Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague announced a new ordinance to replace a street meeting rule struck down by the Supreme Court. The measure would designate certain streets as suitable speaking spots and set four weeks of political meeting allowance before elections.
One hundred thirteen students will receive their diplomas at the annual commencement in the Senior High school auditorium tonight, starting at eight. Dr John H B Cayetlti head of Allegheny science will speak on Living With One's Self. Ruth Bennett will deliver the valedictory and Gertrude Johnson the salutatory. J R Dearing president of the board of education will award diplomas. Over 200 juniors and seniors enjoyed the annual outing and picnic at Celoron Park on Chautauqua Lake yesterday.
Almost 100000 school children will line more than two miles of Central Park roads Saturday to view King George and Queen Elizabeth. A special provision allowed student attendance at the royal procession after a conference of private and parochial school representatives. Parents may accompany the children, per Mayor LaGuardia's secretary Stanley Howe.
June 7 nine year old Donald Englestad rescued his two year old cousin David Clark from drowning off the Peninsula in Lake Erie. The brave act turned the neighborhood into a tale of quick thinking and courage as rescuers praised the quick actions of the young boy.
June 7 a statement by Labor Minister James Dewey announced a settlement of the Briggs Manufacturing Company strike that kept about 70 000 automobile workers idle for 45 days Representatives of the camp and the United Automobile Workers Union had agreed and the pact would be signed today If ratified Briggs plants would likely reopen Thursday morning and most plants could resume operations soon after due to hinge and supply shortages easing and production restarting ahead of week’s end
A coroner inquest was set for today in Mauch Chunk to probe the death of 14 year old John Stevers as state police corporal Benjamin Franklin faced a general homicide charge. Franklin and Trooper Edward Swalji were questioned after a girl allegedly drew a gun in the back seat of a patrol car, firing six to seven shots and killing one officer.
Francisca Sarabia, Mexico's Lindbergh, who set a non stop record from Mexico City to New York, perished when his five year old speed plane crashed into the Potomac River near Bolling Field Washington. The craft veered after climbing to about fifty feet and plunged into the river. the pilot was trapped and believed drowned.
In Miami on June 7 a woman's body was found in the ocean near the liner St Louis, the vessel carrying 900 Jewish refugees from Germany. Investigators think she may have been among the St Louis passengers refused asylum in Cuba, with reports of a refugee crisis feared due to Cuba's stance.
Dick Green of Warren will direct operations at the Lawrence airport beginning Saturday. Lawrence Thomas, owner and operator of Greer, announces Green holds a transport pilot license and will oversee student instruction and passenger flights. Big air show planned at Springtree Road soon.
Nineteen sixty six report notes June 7 in Albany states Democratic chairman Baward J. Cornell, 61, died at his home from a heart attack. His widow and family physician Dr. Fred Conway were present at his bedside.
Washington reports Attorney General Frank Murphy said the justice department is considering a bill to impose heavy penalties for paying for political influence. He urged preventing money paid for political purposes and sought legislation to curb the unwholesome practice of professional lobbying.
Director Nichols says sidewalk and graveling jobs will not be halted amid WPA cuts in the eastern county. Two crews are paving sidewalks on Gould street extension and gutters on Secunal Avenue. The Hare Creek project to widen and deepen the channel is likely to be approved, enabling a broader highway program after July first.
Peru plans to place the five year old Medina’s child and her newborn son under Peruvian government care with a commission led by Garcia Arrese. The aim is to rear and educate them similar to the Dionne quintuplets style. The government will oversee the upbringing through the National Institute and minor protection society leaders.
Major Lynn G. Adams veteran superintendent of the old state police and Gov. Arthur H. James selection for command of the merged motor police said he will ask the next legislature to rename the force and scrap the Myers town training school. He announced abandoning the Myers town school and will centralize training at Hershey.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth travel across Canada into the United States and arrive in Niagara Falls. The royal party will be hosted at a White House gathering with New Deal leaders to discuss how the administration handles the country's problems.
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain told the House of Commons that Britain and France stand ready to provide full military support to Soviet Russia if threatened. He said Britain will join with France to back Russia in any action that would bring her into hostilities with European powers.
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