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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1938

Page

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Young Democrats convene in Erie for unity drive

Corry delegates George Stanford W P Lombard Milton Zalzwede and Victor Dempsey attend the biennial Young Democrats of Pennsylvania convention in Erie with 1 600 plus delegates expected. A dinner dance features Gov George H Earle as speakers.

Corry Young Democrats of Pennsylvania Erie George Stanford Corry Club W. P. Lombard Milton Zalzwede Victor Dempsey Jamies P. Sullivan Walter H. Beott Vennis Follett Leonard Burkhardt Hile County Young Democratic Clubs of Pennay Goy George H. Warle Arthur Pollgrove Public AU Ily Commission Joseph MM. Raty Pittsburgh

Police Crackdown On Fireworks Sales In City

City police announce a strict crackdown on fireworks with warning to dealers and a campaign through July to ban sale and use. Officials say the firework site will be policed actively to prevent accidents and ensure compliance.

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Scant Housing Budget Talks at State Conference

Harrisburg June 17 delegates from Pennsylvania housing groups discussed improving local housing construction and full-coverage activities at a state conference. Charles W. Doyle executive director of the State Housing Board led the gathering with city borough and county housing authorities in advisory roles.

Harrisburg

Four Billion Dollar Government Spending Drive Underway

Washington June 17 United Press reports a record eight billion budget push to spur recovery. Congress authorized twelve point nine billion dollars in unprecedented appropriations as the drive began late and continued overnight.

United Press Washington Beal

Council to hear third bids on police car

City Council schedules a special meeting to award a contract for eight new police patrol automobiles after two prior bids were rejected on technical grounds. Bidders include Thomas Motor Company Clarence Wallace and Christensen Motors Hopedts. A regular session follows Monday with discussion on bond indebtedness refinancing and a visiting Pittsburgh firm assessing feasibility.

Thomas Motor Company Clarence Wallace Christensen Motors Hopedts Johnson and McLean Pittsburgh

Vacation Bible School Opens Monday for Two-Week Session

The Daily Bible School announces a two week program at the Baptist church from Monday June 20 to Friday July 1. Sessions run weekdays 9 8 to 11 30 a m. with Miss Kathryn Thompson directing and a team of assistants. The program offers interdenominational religious instruction for children and invites parents to enroll their children.

Monte If Baptist Church Kathryn ‘Thompson Ishe Sill Mary Miller Misa ‘Taith Crosby Kathryn Hubertz Mix Evelyn Mould Ralph Carroll Lloyd "Thomas Charles Miller D. Pieter Eva Kepler Corry Vera ‘Lloyd George Skidmore Detroit Mich

Probable successor to Colegrove visits for Pennsylvania Democrats

John Sullivan, seen as a likely successor to Arttny Colegrove as secretary of Pennsylvania, joined Governor George H. Earle for the Young Democrats of Pennsylvania convention. Sullivan continued his visit overnight and remained this morning at the hotel in Philadelphia.

Colegrove John Sullivan

Congress adjourns as Democrats remain divided in 75th session

The 75th Congress adjourned after approving about 21.0 billion dollars amid a split Democratic party. Final actions included 3.75 billion for defense and a 280 million deficiency bill, with warnings of a possible autumn special session. President Roosevelt faced vetoes over farm subsidies and labor standards.

Lyle D. Wilson United Press Washington Congress New Deal Democratic Party Roosevelt Treasury Nea White House John Lt. Lewis Committee For Industrial Orgillization Lewis National Labor Relations Board Democratic House Lewis Pill Senate House John N. Garner Uvalde Tex Massachusetts John Anne Lindsay Glark Boston Gummer Garner Roose

Erie Pennsylvania locomotive derailment in West End yards

The head locomotive of a westbound Erie Renovo line freight derailed during yard switching at the interchange with Ele Railroad around 5:80 this morning. It was returned to the trucks after about two hours of work with minor damage and no major train movement disrupted.

Erie-Renovo Pennsylvania Railroad Ele West End

Nazi Campaign Targets Jews Threaten World Peace

Report describes renewed Nazi efforts to expel Jews from German society and hinder commerce. It notes widespread arrests and vandalism, with emphasis on removing Jews from all business activity while linking broader European conflicts to the campaign.

United Press Nuai

Pittsburgh papers halted in joint strike action

Pittsburgh two newspapers the Pittsburgh Press and the Pittsburgh Sun Telegraph suspended publication as business office workers walked out over a closed shop contract. AF of L affiliates seek union terms while editorial staff reported for work and plan to publish regular editions tonight and tomorrow.

Unifid Press Pittsburgh Pittsurgh Publi Axgonatiina Suiiaite Employen Net Yotta Pittsbugh Press Scripps+ Howard Pittsburgh Sun ‘Telegraph Hearst American Federation of Labor Entrantes Newspaper Guild

Dr Carl Otto Located in New York in Sabotage Case

FBI officials announced no sabotage or spy activity linked to the case. Dr Carl Otto, a German industrialist, admitted ownership of a baggage containing photographs and a diary. He said the bag was stolen from film in Pittsburgh and he did not report the theft to police. Federal agents planned to withdraw from the investigation.

United Press Wheeling Feder Bureauuf Carl Otto Germ New York Weittan J. Edgar Hoover FBI Washington J. T. Martin Thin Distriet Dr Otto Pittsburgh Otto

Death Row for Kidnap Murderer Raiford Pla

Pla Raiford, a 21 year old minister's son, was placed on death row at the state prison farm awaiting execution for raping Jimmy Cash in Pinceeton Florida May 28. He was rushed to the prison from Miami by Shevirr D Coleman and placed in cell No with 19 other men sentenced to die in the electric chair. He arrived about 24 hours after the death sentence was pronounced.

United Press Raiford Pla Franklin Pierce McCal Jimmy Cash Pinceeton Fla McCall Miami Shevirr D. ©. Coleman

Advance Work on 3 District Highway Jobs

Rapid progress on all district road projects with Union City to Mill Village road program nearing completion within two weeks. August 4 target for spot opening. first bridge done and second under finishing stages. Route 6 east to Pittsfield sees brick topping. Route 5 west to Union City advancing after closure. traffic rerouted via Spring Creek and Garland.

le Weng Union City-Mill Village Pittsfield Spring Creeke Garland Corry Union City

City sewer project advances. streets to be repaired

City engineers report most sewer work finished and pipes laid except for outlet and inlet connections. WPA crews repair East Main Street while Pleasan t South and Mill streets await funding and WPA approval for traps near Seneca Street and the tunnel outlet. repairs aim to finish before fall if WPA funds arrive.

N. R. Dickson WPA East Main Street Pleasant South Mill Streets Sensca Street Alty Tocal

Memorial Services For Stanford Hose Company Firemen

The Stanford Hose company will hold its annual memorial services Sunday the 26th at 11 o clock announced by foreman Charl Peterson. Firemen visit cemeteries to decorate graves of departed members and efforts aim to draw a large crowd for the pilgrimage. Members should meet at the First Ward fire station at 11 o'clock on June 28.

Stanford Hose Company Charl Peterson First Ward

Roosevelt’s Son to Wed Boston Girl in Nahant

The Roosevelt family gathered in Nahant for the wedding of 22 year old John Roosevelt to Wing Anne Lindsey Clark Fenton set for tomorrow noon. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Mrs. Eleanor Delano Roosevelt will attend along with James and Franklin Roosevelt and grandchildren Eleanor and Curtiss Dall. A pre wedding cruise aboard the Potomac and an informal dinner aboard ship precede the ceremony.

United Press Nahany Mass Jhune Roosevelt Nahant John Roosevelt Ann Franklin P. Roosevelt Anne Lindsey Clark Fenton Tomorray Noon Elde James Franklin

Pennsylvania Postmasters Convene for Annual Convention

Postmaster James P. Sullivan of Corry leads about two hundred Pennsylvanians at the DuBois gathering with five hundred expected. Sen Joseph Gulleyta and officials Ramsay Blatk and Small Wi Purum are listed among attendees as sessions run Friday into Saturday with officials from the House committee on post roads and related posts.

James P. Sullivan Corry Pennsylvania DuBois Joseph Gulleyta Ramsay S. Blatk Swart Small ‘Wi Purum James BH Mead Buffalo Chefrmim vi’ Tin Houde Clinton Better

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