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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1938
Page
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Mayor Frank Bi Hepler announced that the Public Utilities Commission has opened an inquiry into the earnings of the Corry Water Supply Company to determine if rates are excessive. The commission agreed to study the utility’s earnings and potential rate reductions. further guidance will follow upon completion of the investigation.
Mrs. Rose Witek, 58, of Wilkes-Barre, was critically injured when the 1937 Dodge she rode in left a fogbound highway between Spartansburg and Union City and hit a tree at about 1:30 this morning. She and her son-in-law driver Charles Jesuessios escaped with facial and body cuts. Witek is in Corry hospital in semi-conscious condition.
Police investigate ransacking of desk in Dr G E Bennetts office and an attempted break into adjoining dentist office. Miss Winifred Mertz found the damage and reported no further clues. The incident occurred between 4:45 and 8:11 PM yesterday afternoon, with no entry gained. A separate note mentions guard practice and war turn in Cin aid Bain, drawing secondary interest.
A military dispatch claimed 5,000 Japanese were drowned in Yellow river waters with 7,000 more trapped and large quantities of munitions flooded. It said 5,000 overwhelmed near the Patshah sector on the central front under 80 feet of water and 7,000 isolated at Kaifeng, Henan, fate unknown.
The Corry Public Schools Board of Education approved mandatory salary increases for fourteen teachers under the Edmonds act and adjusted the janitors' salaries for the 1938 39 term. Several teachers received new pay levels, including Carlton Chaffee Mary Jourdet and Helen Lodge, with raises varying from a few hundred dollars to over one thousand, while Mae McCormick saw a slight hike. Janitors were reelected with small raises, and all twelve tenth employes were granted a two weeks vacation with pay.
United Press reports John L. Lewis urges new labor legislation backed by federal powers and a list of labor board disobedience penalties. The proposal faces strong House committee opposition with potential Senate roadblocks after a Senate pass. The bill aims to empower government actions but divides lawmakers on its reach and impact. Weather notes indicate cloudy conditions with moderate winds.
Harrisburg dispatch reports Governor GeorgeWatls pledges to use his authority to halt a delayed grand jury investigation into corruption and bribery in his administration if the State Supreme Court allows the inquiry to proceed. District Attorney Shelley Me will use legal measures to pursue charges against aides and Democratic allies amid a claim of a political conspiracy. The governor accuses Republican plotters of stalling indictments until after the November election and warns the judiciary must not be subservient to executive aims.
A town clock with six foot dials on three sides will be erected in the Senior High School tower as a gift from Mrs. Martha Smith in memory of her husband Jason C. Smith. The project, approved by the Board of Education, includes a master clock and automatic controls installed at no district cost.
Principal Harold Wolfe and Donald Watson of the Junior High faculty along with former teacher Mrs. Bess Shea were assigned by the Board of Education to lead the school census this summer. Wolfe and Watson handle the First, Third and Fourth Wards. Shea covers the Second Ward. Compensation is nine cents per name, not exceeding $150, with any overage adjusted to stay within budget. A state act requires counting aliens and illiterates aged 18 and over as part of the census. The plan covers a five-year period and follows prior practice.
Kiwanis Club announces Sullivan as likely successor to Colegrove as secretary of property and supplies. Colegrove, long time newspaper publisher, leaves the post after earning $10,000 yearly under the Earle administration. Colegrove will become Public Utility Commissioner tomorrow, with duties ending last night.
The Board of Education approved using the Concord and Washing school grounds for summer playgrounds to be run by the Kiwanis Club with trained adult leaders provided by the WPA. George N. Welker of Erie will supervise Erie County sites, with Walter H. Scott representing Kiwanis. The plan, approved 5 to 2, aims to open two grounds on opposite sides of town, with Mrs. Genevieve Johnson and Miss Bess Merrick assisting WPA adult classes in supervising.
Washington June 14 The House plans final steps toward adjournment by approving conference reports on the wages and hours and recovery bills. The labor standards act goes to the Senate this afternoon for Roosevelt’s signature as Congress nears closure within 48 hours. Senate may set Wednesday gavel. House expects adjournment by Thursday night if railroad legislation falters.
In Ashland Pennsylvania a 43 year old miner Peter Sitnkowsky and his 17 year old son Peter were trapped for more than 24 hours when timbering collapsed in a bootleg anthracite dig near mining holes. Rescuers heard the son’s voice and found them alive, their fate uncertain early today.
Ann Arbor June 14 Flames swept the Alpha Rho Chi fraternity house at the University of Michigan killing one student and forcing nine others to flee. Richard A Polland 28 Buffalo NY a senior in architecture was killed by the singular flames.
Three men die in Tamaqua Pennsylvania in what police call an outbreak of gang warfare. Leonard Adduct of Philadelphia died after a gun wound and car push. Peter Biscotti and Guistoni Starace, both of Philadelphia, were found shot to death at Amber Lantern roadhouse nearby. Authorities connect the killings and report the first victim gasped as he collapsed.
In Miami on June 1 a grand jury will consider the case of Franklin Pierce McCall 21 year old minister who confessed intending to kidnap and kill five year old Jimmy Cash to collect $20000 from the father State Attorney G A Worley said he would present the indictment to the 18 man grand jury for possible death penalty in the Elenivie chat case.
Coroner Ed Lowrey to lead inquiry into the death of two months old Allan Arthur Skinner son of Basil and Mrs Skinner of Bear Lake. The infant was found dead in bed in the early morning. authorities suspect accidental suffocation. The Davison funeral home will handle arrangements with services set for Thursday afternoon at 2 at the Lowville cemetery.
In Harrisburg the CIO Guffey faction and Kennedy forces clash over party lines as Democratic leaders plan a fall campaign. Guffey seeks to appoint allies and gain influence, while Kennedy pushes for a truce. Lawrence and Jones back the insurgent move and outline future organizational changes.
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