Eighth Are Killed as Army Plane Crashes in Illinois
Forty town and state leaders report a U. S. Army plane crash in Illinois leaving eight dead. The incident prompted immediate investigations and condolences from military and civilian officials.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1938
Page
1
Mercantile Tax List Urge Readers to Scan
Readers urged to review the Mercantile Appraiser's List published in this issue on pages 10 to 12. Merchants should check for omissions or errors, report any to the Department of Revenue in Harrisburg, with Appeal Day set for July 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercantile Appraiser
Ehe Countty
Department of Revene
Harrisburg
U S Witness Murdered in London Kentucky Shooting
One government witness lay dead in a bloody Harlan courtroom today as G men press an investigation into reports that another witness was kidnapped. Blazing guns flashing devices and a man claiming he was held prisoner in an automobile distracted the calm courtroom as federal officials pursued the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
WPA Project To Clean City Schools Approved
WPA offices announced approval of a project by the Carry School Board to clean and renovate nine city schools. The Works Progress Administration will fund about 32,418 toward the cost, with 392.30 from local funds. Nine women will be employed initially, with total WPA employment estimated at sixteen. The program aims to put all buildings in first class condition for the Fall term, with work lasting five months beginning in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Fele
Works Progress Administration
Loshonsun
Board of
Euocation
Clarence J. Shoup
WEA
Unemployment Checks Report From Corry Office
The Corry Office of the State Employment Service reports 2604 unemployment checks issued on applications filed through May 12 totaling 24711 dollars. A weekly report by Secretary Ralph Bashore notes disbursements for the week ending May 27 exceed 1.5 million dollars nationally and that total benefits since February 1 amount to about 9.9 million. Corry district checks for the same period total 196, worth 1100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
State Employment Service
Secretary of Labor
Ralph IM. Bashore
Pennsylvania
Cher
Cort
Eight Die as Army Bomber Crashes in Storm at Delavan
A U S Army bomber en route from Rantoul to Denver crashed during a thunderstorm near Delavan Illinois. Eight uniformed crewmembers died instantly while witnesses described the aircraft falling under storm clouds amid rain and lightning. Authorities noted the ship may have exploded or been struck by lightning as it plunged to the ground. A letter addressed to Captain Reeve was found among the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Delavan
Ill
Chanute Field
U. S. Army Air Base
Rantowl
Denver
Colo
Reeve
Rantoul
Col
Junius W. Jones
U. S. Army Air Field
Ives
Langhan
Army
Douglas
Probe into dynamiting of near by stream
Complaints of alleged dynamiting of the south branch of French Creek near its source above Stewart's Switch have been turned over to Game Protector Donald Muller for investigation. Police at night were advised that parties had been dynamiting the stream, ostensibly for large trout in various large holes. Officers of the County Rod and Gun Club were advised and they in turn have taken up the matter with the game warden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Creety
Stewart
Donald Muller
Corry
Rainer Seeks Divorce in Hollywood
Lise Rainer filed for divorce from Clifford Odets, the New York theater figure, after arriving from Vienna. The action follows Odets reportedly resenting a cited phrase and marks a notable Hollywood marriage dispute unfolding amid early career tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainer
Hollywood
Lise Rainer
Vienna
Clifford Odets
Boy Wonder
New York Theater
Odets
Delag
McCall Confesses Kidnapping Murder in Florida Case
Federal agents said Franklin P. McCall 21 confessed to kidnapping and murdering five year old Jimmy Cash in Miami. State's Attorney Worley announced possible charges pending grand jury action. McCall admitted writing ransom notes, but denies snatching the boy, while Hoover cautioned the case may not be fully solved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Miami
Fla
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation Today
Franklin Pierce McCall
Jimmy Cash
Bla
G. A. Worley
Franklin P. McCall
Bill
Monnay
McCall
Jimmy
Florida
Mecall
Kold
Murde
Woxley
J. Sigur Hoover
Pederal Bureau of Investigation
Federal Bureau of Investigation
G-men
Dade County
Vessels in Danger Zone Off Mediterranean Coast
An American warship patrolled the Mediterranean while Britain seeks a plan to halt bombardment of neutral shipping in Spanish waters without broad disruption. Rebel bombs hit Denia again injuring the French steamer Brisbane and damaging or sinking several British and French vessels. The destroyer Claxton joined British and French ships near Denia as tensions rise with two German raiders also reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Mediterranean
Great Britain
Turope
Denia
Brisbane
Valdy
Hve
Claxton
Mouli Ryranean
Urge Flag Display Day Proclaimed by City Leader
Mayor Franke Hepler urged merchants and others to display the American flag nationwide next Tuesday for a Flag Day commemoration. Hepler cited the holiday's establishment and growing recognition of Old Glory, calling on all stores and affiliates to show the flag throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franke. Hepler
Hepler
Extensive Route 6 improvements discussed at Towanda meeting
Clyde T F Brown represented Corry at the Roosevelt Highway Association gathering in Towanda Pa as reports outlined large scale Route 6 upgrades. Attendees included six delegates from Union City Ennboro and Albion, with over $600 000 in work underway east and west of Carry and new construction on a Kane to Kanesholm right of way. The Mt Jewett overhead bridge nears completion and a five mile Carbondale Scranton section is under contract. Towanda to Wysox repairs are planned and more upgrades eyed to strengthen the arterial route for NY fair traffic next year. The association thanked the highway department for the current efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde TF Brown
Corry
Roosevelt Highway Association
Towanda
Union City
Eiinboro
Albion
Samuel M. Marshall
State Highway Department
New York
Carbondale
Scranton
Highway Department
Associaion
Wellsboro
JOLTED OFF CAR OF ERR FREIGHT ITINERANT HURT
Theodore Kelly 36 of Philadelphia was jolted from a fast freight train near Bear Lake at 6 am. He suffered a broken left foot elbow body bruises and head lacerations. He was moved to Corey hospital and later to Hamot for treatment. He walked to the road and was picked up by a motorist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Kelly
Philadelphia
Bear Lake
Colly
Revert Owens
Astwain Street
Corey Hospital
Salvation Army Tag Day Announced for Home Service Drive
Adjutant J. Sullivan of the Salvation Army today announced a Tag Day on the streets tomorrow to support the Army Home Service drive. Volunteers will sell tags throughout the day and the public is urged to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
J. ¥. Sullivan
Army
Lindbergh Defers Return to United States Indefinitely
London reports Col. Charles A. Lindbergh defers plans to return to the United States due to threats against his family. He has relinquished no American citizenship and intends to reside in Britain for safety and privacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
United States
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Col. Lindbergh
Iya
Linaberga
Lindbergh
British Broadcasting Corporation
Fulth
Probe of Crime System by Grand Jury in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia June 10 a Republican district attorney urged the state supreme court to order a grand jury investigation into Gov George H Earle and a long list of associates alleged to have built a system of crime since 1935 The petition named officials and advisers including David L Lawrence Matthew H McCloskey Ralph M Bashore Edward Prendergast Roy Brownmiller J Twing Brooks and others asserting conspiracies bribery extortion and malfeasance across Dauphin and wider Pennsylvania with the aim of a full inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
George H. Earle
Little New Deal
Carl B. Shelley
Dauphin County
Shelley
John W. Kephwrt
Commonwealth
Dauphin
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
David L. Lawrence
Democratic State
Matthew H. McCloskey
Pailadelphia
Democratiéinanee
Ralph M. Bashore
Labor and Industry
Democratic State Committee
Carl K. Dean
Edward W. Prendergast
Arthur Colegrove
Roy Brownmiller
Highsways
Harry Kalodner
Philadelphia Common Pleay
Leo A. Crossen
Mquor Control Board
J. Twing Brooks
Allegheny County
Higuoy Control Board
Carrall McShane
Bureau of Inspecion
Department of Revenue
Robert Fager
Thomas Reilly
General State Authority
Calegraves Internal Affairs
Thomas A. Austin McCollough
Lancaster A
Herbert Cohen
Democraticsto
Comte Easy
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Antoinette Baressi
Corry High School
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Irs
Genevieve Johnson
J. F. Sullivan
Howard J. Sheen
Merrill Lillie
Arthur Lilz
VFW
My. Lita
Bret
Robert Levanson
Remrke
Sheen
Meir
Frank T. Babbitt
Thet Matthews
Arthur J. Schatth
Ais
Hie Gates
V. W. Lambing
Maes Biicenk
U.S
Kidna
C. F. Brown
Roosevelt Highway
Europe
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