Revival at Creek Site Sparks Investigation
Fragmentary OCR notes report a revival at a creek site with a victim and investigation. Names and precise locations are unclear but a case involving James West appears in a rough archival fragment.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1937
Page
1
Finneran Is Dismissed From Erie Highway Post
Harrisburg June 8 United Press reports that By United Press Finneran construction engineer for the Erie county highway department was dismissed as a result of a state police investigation into "Erie gravel scandal." The department chief engineers Warren Van Dike Temple and B A Griffiths faced questions. several other dismissals and district changes were expected later in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Harrisburg
Finneran
Mate Qitic
Howell's Commencement Talk Heads 1887 Exercises
The program for Covey High School graduation outlines Howell's commencement address on The Open Door to Achievement. Includes salutatory, girls ensemble, selections, valedictory, scholarships, and presentation of diplomas by Superintendent Gewoy and Board President Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. David d. Howells
Aledonia State Teachery College
Elise
Covey High Rehaol
Wie High
Howard J. Saeen
Gewoyvara Af Diplomas Sons
Bry Galvin PF
City Council approves partial foreman salary arrangement
City Council last night approved a plan to share part of the salary for Edward Harrington, former street commissioner now overseeing the storm sewer project. Alderman Nichols offered to contribute up to 20 dollars toward the foreman's wages, allowing Harrington to receive the promised 200 dollars monthly. officials praised his handling of the construction and his long daily supervision of both shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caunel
Edward Harrington
Alleng
Harr’ngon
Cornell
H. Nichols
Merliees
Harrington Ia
Mannge
Forveman
Strike Hits Auto Feeder Plants Across Industry
United Press reports widespread walkouts at three automotive feeder plants affecting about 25,000 workers. Production continued at Briggs, a Ford and Chrysler supplier, while Budd officials cited no reason for a walkout amid ongoing negotiations with the United Auto Workers. Also reported, a one day strike at Wort Pitt Matleable Iron Co ends with a pay raise and 40 hour week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Detroit
New
Automotive Reader Industrie
United Automrbile Workers Union
Pittsburgh
Wort Pitt Matleable Iron Co
Steel
Getzing Committee
Britain to buy gold to curb price fluctuations
London June government will buy gold to prevent undue price swings. Sir John Simon, chancellor of the exchequer, signals treasury response to a nervous bullion market. Rumors swirl over American gold price changes and potential tri partite monetary accord action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
John Simon
Treasury
Mauritat
Wlenas
Clash Over Exposure Of Tax Evaders Likely
Washington June 8 United Press report says the house will consider a resolution to set up a congressional committee to probe tax evasion methods. Controversy centers on restricting publicity for names of alleged tax dodgers and whether the treasury may hold public hearings that reveal names. The plan aims for swift action so a joint Senate-House inquiry could begin by June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Edward W. Lewis
United Press
Washington
House Today
Roosevelt
Ie Rules Committee
House
Senate
Rules
Propose
Rotary speaker cites cripples aid drive at world convention
Paul H. King of Detroit, president of the International Society for Crippled Children, described the 6 000 000 crippled children problem and said Rotary clubs have led the world in organized efforts, producing leaders and organizing societies. He praised Rotary for inspiration and significant contributions to the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Nich
France
Paul H. King
Detroit
International Society For Crippled Children
Rotary International
Rotary
British Ship Valencia Hit by 3 Japanese Planes
June 8 report says three naval planes bombarded the Valencia as dawn broke at 4 a.m. They struck an out-fitted shed on the British steamer King Neptune and killed sheep and chickens aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valencia
King Neptune
Steel strike pickets ordered to disarm in Youngstown
Cleveland June 8 Local authorities ordered disarming of steel strike pickets in Youngstown Mahoning valley where more than 26000 mill hands are idle. Republic Steel Co plans to reopen its Newton Michigan plant as workers vote to return to work. Police Chief Olson orders pickets to cease carrying weapons under threat of arrest. Sheriff Else signals approaching resolution while efforts to protect returning workers continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ey Wynee Ronm
Cleveland
Youngstown
Mahoning Valey
Republic Steet Co
Shunt
Newton
Mich
Eoch
Rramie Purnell
Youngelown Sheet & the Co
Hetapest
Carl Olson
Sheri Ralph Else
Disorderly charge prompts county official vow to deploy deputies
In Mahoning County a public figure pledges to enforce an order in Youngstown, citing reports of pickets, threats, and nonstickers. He says he will keep order even if it requires swearing in thousands of deputies to break a strike by steel companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoning County
Aeonni
Youngswwn
Unis
Riser
Siike
Open Republic P We WO mgt milow lke to be come county aw enforcement furore
One man, identified by police as a picket, was arrested today and charged with creating a public disturbance amid county enforcement furor. Details are sparse as readable fragments describe the incident and local reactions without full context.
LANT IN MICHIGAN Coulu Peppers IS BURIKEcONEd Plan Lye morrows
Local report notes plans for a burial tomorrow involving a person named Coulu Peppers in Michigan. Details are fragmentary and unclear due to OCR corruption.
Britain France Germany and Italy seek nonintervention plan expansion
London reports a prin ciple agreement among Britain France Germany and Italy to extend safety zones for neutrality patrols in Spanish waters and to seek guarantees against vessel seizures. The plan allows self defense but not reprisals without consultation. Berlin and Madrid updates note doubt and ongoing sieges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Preas
London
Great Britain
France
Germany
Italy
Spain
Ti Wag
Almeria
Consilta
Ion
Berlin
Ander
Britain
Mance
Hilhan
Valencia
Juan Negrin
Madrid
Shrapwall
Focus on Growing Powers Granted to Roosevelt
The Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company sues in Dauphin county court seeking an injunction against a state chain store tax enacted by the recent legislature. It argues the act is unconstitutional due to nonuniform taxation, exemptions for newsstands and convenience stores, and due process burdens. The suit mirrors a similar case by American Stores Company filed yesterday, claiming potential store closures and statewide impact from the tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Tiarrisburg
Jang
Crcal Atlantic and Pacific Ton Company
Dauphin County
Tne American Stores Company
Tony
A. & P. Company
Flaiin
Vlna
Blaze Destroys Six Buildings in Saltsburg
A downtown Saltsburg, Pennsylvania blaze destroyed six buildings in the business district, causing estimated losses over 25000 dollars. Firefighters from nine cities contained the flames after starting in the Hurl and Hitz garage, a one story frame structure. The fire spread to adjacent structures, damaging homes across the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ey Unites
Riss
Saltsburg
Garlage
Pennsylvania
Hurl & Hitz
Four Pupils Win Legion Medals At Local Schools
Four students from Junior High and St. Rivard's High schools will receive special scholarship medals funded by the American Legion Lieut Elmer C Carrier Post No 36. Fran Hynts and Anna Frances Mayer won the awards at Reudward's while Clyde Allen Dinefelder and Yuine Watlowich were the high winners. Presentations are set for Wednesday afternoon and Monday evening at Boviclock.
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Legion
St. Rivard's
Elmer C. Carrier
American Legion
Oir Courage
Aaner
Fran Hynts
Anni Frances Mayer
Reudward’s
Clyde Allen Dinefelder
Yuine Watlowich
Mnin
Dyintor Hush Eunesday
Ak Sk
Paivnyit
Boviclock
Confession of Youth Held Up in State Case
In Buffalo New York a 16 year old, Thomas Mikward Smith, presented a court confession to the slaying of Mary Bhien Babcork. Defense lawyers questioned how the confession was obtained and its admissibility. District Attorney Walter C. Naw offered the confession as the state's key weapon to seek the electric chair, after two assistants identified the statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Burpalo
Thomas Mikward Smiths
Mary Bhien Babcork
Wisson
Attoriy
Walter C. Nawcomb
Trooper Aids D. A. in Defense of Reilly
State Trooper Stacey Gunderman testified for Payette County District Attorney James A. Reilly in a third degree slaying trial. Gunderman said Monaghan attacked him at the courthouse, and he struck the 64 year old hotelman in self defense. Eight Uniontown men testified that Monaghan was vicious when intoxicated but had a good reputation otherwise, while Reilly’s reputation was described as good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Py United Press
Pittsburgh
Stacey Gunderman
James A. Reilly
Payette County
Frank
Moneghan
Gunderman
Monaghan
Stan
Tinton Town
Uniontown
Amy Appointed Acting Street Commissioner
Amy was named acting street commissioner by the city to serve during Edward Harrington’s absence or until the council acts. The appointment follows a recommendation from Street Director Stanley H Nichols but lacks a set salary and faced council debate over candidate eligibility and department seniority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Harrington
Council
Melvin
Amy
Street
Stanley Hf. Nichols
Tinvat Ia
Weaver
Mulerick
Francis Hirrington
Cartry Hy
Senate Quiz of Steel Strike Delayed by Morality Probe
Philip Murray chairman of the steel workers organizing committee called for a Senate inquiry into the moral conduct of both sides in the steel strike. He urged extending a proposal for an investigation of a Republic Steel plant postoffice delivery at Warren into broader questions about the strike and related matters including killings of organizational members at Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pittsburgh
Philip Murray
Steel Work Ara
Jelesram O Sen
Bedges
Murray
Warren
Chiksaga
New Liquor Employees Association Opposed in Harrisburg
On June 8 Jona Phillips president of the Pennsylvania Federation of Labor protested to Gov George H Engle against forming a new liquor board employee group. He said the effort was sponsored by superintendents department heads and other managers. In Philadelphia W Ed Marsh Harold Shannon and Robert Nicholy attended the Grand Encampment of L O F with Harold Shannon listed as representative of the Corry judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Jona Phillips
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
George H. Engle
Liquor Board
W. Ed Marsh
Harold Shannon
Robert Nicholy
Philadelpha
F. Harold Shannon
Corry
Democrats and Independents Seek Power Shift in Washington
Washington June 8 Republicans and Democrats clash over President Roosevelts reorganization plan as 10 muster Democrats and an Independent press for greater federal power. Debate centers on strengthening presidential authority and curbing legislative checks through commissions and revamped administrative offices.
Lansing Labor Holiday Ends in Capital City Wakeup
Lansing Michigan ends a one day anchor holiday that halted factories, transportation and services. The Whiteford Automobile Workers union says a contract halt a strike by 15 000 to 25 000 workers and pickets. Negotiations resume with Lansing officials and the prosecuting attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Lansing
Mich
Thia
Michigan
Lysines Am Transportation
Automonie Workers
Near settlement looms as Mexico City strife nears end
Near a settlement in Mexico City the Mexican conflict appeared to be closing in. Only a few details remained to be worked out, signaling an impending resolution and the easing of tensions among involved parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
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