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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1937
Page
1
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Summer concerts in Cit Park inaugurate by the new Cary band Wednesday at 7 30 p m plans call for biweekly performances aided by the Olden Rule Club. The ensemble, formed last fall, debuted at a club meeting and aims to present a program including Coast Guard Overture Forest Whispers and Star Spangled Banner among selections by Skaggs Panel and Mc Caughey with local players and arrangements by L Ve Thao Howe.
Gov. Martin L. Davey urged submitting the steel contract question to the national labor relations board during a second Youngstown conference with steel firms and the Steel Workers Organizing Committee. A new outbreak of violence and rail disruptions marked the seven state strike battlefield as shipments resumed from Republic Steel in Warren amid tightened picket lines and looming legal action.
Major General Adelbert Cronkhite a Pittsburgh native and former Sixth Corps Area commander and World War hero died at Mound Paste Hospital in St. Petersburgh, Massachusetts after a prolonged illness. He led the Fourth Battalion of the Eighth Division the Blue Ridge division and was a familiar figure at veterans events. Burial will be in Pittsburgh.
Hoffman, a sharp critic of the administration and the CIO, asked in Washington whether President Roosevelt or John L. Lewis controls labor policy. He warned of leading a “war torn armed” band to end Monroe relief and demanded equal responsibility for labor contracts.
Mortin, president of the United Autoworkers of America, told John L. Lewis the union will continue to refuse to use steel in automobile production until steel companies reach a speedy, amicable settlement with striking workers. The telegram said the union would begin by resisting steel in production for the time being.
Conty School District plans talks with Spring Creek District to settle months of overdue tuition. Finance committee weighs options to borrow for sinking fund and interest, while a date is set for a clearer view of the finances.
Washington reports that President Roosevelt and his political associates may intervene to reaffirm the administration's guarantee of the right to bargain collectively. Some associates seek a cautious period of industrial adjustment while awaiting further court interpretation of the collective bargaining act.
Blatt Brothers of Corry will take over their fifteenth theatre on July 1 by acquiring the Grand theatre at Port Allegany Pennsylvania. The move follows the cancellation of local plans to build a new theatre, as Blatt Brothers expand a chain of small theatres across western Pennsylvania including Youngeville Girard and nearby towns.
Washington dispatch reports a sharply worded judiciary reform bill triggering a bitter Senate fight. President Roosevelt faces unified opposition from critics and wary allies as leaders mobilize to block or modify the measure, with a potential floor clash looming and key supporters leaning toward delaying action.
In Johnstown Pennsylvania Mayor Shiota announced that "mates Have to Work" as Bethlehem Steel and Horatio plan begin tomorrow. In Columbus representatives from Youngstown Sheet & Tube and Republic Steel left Davey’s strike peace conference saying their position remains unchanged.
In a lengthy, volunteer aided inquiry on Long Island, police and investigators questioned five suspects under federal supervision as they chase leads in the disappearance of Mrs. William H. Parsons. A second native driver and several youths were detained for questioning while officials review early inconsistencies in the case.
Streit over the relief measure centers on a 1.5 billion dollar appropriation. Senators voted to begin consideration, with procedural moves signaling a lengthier floor fight ahead.
A late night head on collision on the West Lenin road near Wallahary injured one driver and another motorist. Elbert McCunily of Lanes Mills and Charles Trogers of Spartins-OgiH were involved. Harry Benson, Cain Canlaon, and a Erie road party were also reported in the wreck. Benson treated at Surty Hospital.
Washington June 15 The Senate finance committee favors a one year extension of nuisance taxes and the eight cent postage rate. The amendment, proposed by Senator Arthur Vannenberg Michigan, would extend the measures for one year instead of two as in the home measure. The nuisance taxes on announcements, luxuries, sporting goods and the like would add about 620000 dollars to federal revenue. The house committee reported.
A 19 year old, identified as the firm driver in a fatal car crash that killed Charlotte Lanigan, was sentenced to an indefinite term in Huntingdon Reformatory by Judge Wim E. Hirt. He admitted burglary of a hardware store in December. No disposition was made on auto crash charges.
The defense and prosecution present expert testimony in the Smith murder trial. State alienists offer rebuttal while the defense shows sketches of the knife and questions the insanity claim. Jurors weigh the evidence as Watson Smith faces a jury verdict of insanity or guilt.
A large crowd of parents and friends gathered at St Edward's School in St Pawarika for the eighth grade promotion. Roy Francis J. Graves, superintendent, presented diplomas to James Poley Hyols Bernard Kibis Joseph Mooney John Wascal Mare ti Maitri Rosa Jineapiens Amilie Jaeiesin Marcy Jean Mooney Ane Paver. American Legion medals were awarded to Frank Kyots and Ann Payer by James Sullivan. Jack son Wis received a certificate of excellence in religion. Talks and features highlighted the private eighth grade graduation events.
State police moved reinforcements to Johnstown Pa to take control of picket lines around the Bethlehem Steel Cambria plant after union leader David Watling warned Governor Barley of possible further violence. Mayor Shields said he would summon 3,000 American Legion members under arms to protect town and properties. Mrs F Ames and Miss Bernice Oidg were Erie visitors today.
Coast Guardsmen ashore at Lewes Del after Teal, a 35 foot cabin cruiser, sank off Mohawk Shoals in Delaware Bay. Eight lives were lost, seven bodies recovered. three survivors found, one missing presumed dead. Names tied to long‑ago incidents appear in the partial report.
Washington June 17. The Interstate committee adopted a revised pension bill compromise. The proposal sets a pension scale tied to earnings, with up to $120 per month, funded by equal contributions from employees and employers.
Dayton Ohio June 1. An entire block of the city's Industrial section was swept by an early morning blaze that damaged another foundry and yard. The fire caused an estimated 500000 dollars in damage. Three firemen were injured while battling the flames from midnight until 4 a m. In a separate item Buffalo strike halts work at General Motors plant.
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