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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1938
Page
1
OCR text fragment references Philo Henry Boal and Lester White among college names and offerings. It suggests a small college listing or notice with partial names and topics, likely a yearbook or catalog snippet. The readable items point to college affiliations and potential events without a clear single event or outcome.
Royal S. Copeland senior senator from New York dies at 69 in his hotel apartment after a short illness linked to overwork at the 75th Congress. Officials cite circulatory collapse from heart and kidney disease, noting his warning against overexertion. He was a lifelong Democrat and foe of New Deal policies, respected across Congress. Funeral plans set for next Tuesday in Suffern, New York.
Pittsburgh June 18. Small maintenance crews remained on Pittsburgh's two afternoon papers when staffers struck for a closed shop union contract. Union leaders said the contract offered by Pittsburgh Press and Sun-Telegraph management was biased against workers and could only threaten the union.
A United Press report from Clearfield Pennsylvania states that no inquest will be held into the death of Edward Cars, who died after falling from a freight train near the city. The agency notes the incident occurred on the date of the accident and that investigators have ruled the death not to require an inquest.
Philadelphia June 1 Justice weighed pros and cons on a Dauphin county inquiry into graft and bribery tied to Gov George Parle Dem admin The governor asked a writ of prohibition to halt the probe as arguments were led by William Schnader Guy Bard and Dauphin DA Carl Shelley The court planned a consultation and a final ruling was not expected until next week
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission announced an inquiry into the safety, comfort, and service of buses statewide. Investigators will assess ride quality, vehicle age, and safety on Valley Transportation Company routes between Harrisburg and Reading during rush hours.
Desperate loyalist counterattacks blunted insurgent gains around Valencia and Villareal as Mussolini moves toward a long, drawn-out conflict. In China floods threaten Hankow and millions, while Japan suffers setbacks along the Yangtze. Diplomatic tension rises as Soviet guards clash with Manchukuoan patrols, and Germany intensifies anti Jewish actions in a sweeping campaign.
Erie Pa June 18 John Carney Erie county campaign manager for Thomas Kennedy 10 gubernatorial candidates is named district supervisor of the WPA to succeed A G Meret who will be advanced to a unite responsible post Announcement of the Carney appointment was made by State Treasurer F Clair Row who is here for the Young Democrats convention The appointment is effective Monday and is believed to help unify the Democratic ranks
Lawrence outlines a sweeping transfer of 268,000 direct relief recipients to WPA and steps toward a $200 million PWA building program. anticipated $125 million of a $865 million WPA appropriation and rising NYA enrollments mark a major pump priming push.
United Press reports Pennsylvania set to debate a planned $88 million low cost housing and slum clearance program. Governor Harle may call a special session this year. State Housing Board outlined four statute changes to support the plan including eminent domain for housing sites and exemptions for low cost projects from school taxes.
Federal Judge Albert B. Maris ruled that Minersville public school pupils may refrain from saluting the flag on religious grounds. The decision stems from the expulsion of Lilian Gobitis, 15, and her brother William, 13, for refusing the salute.
Directors from New York City attended a meeting at the local Aero Supply Corporation plant. They predicted a near term rise in work and shipments due to government expansion in air and naval forces boosting airplane industry activity. Arthur Russell Henry Rudkin Arthur Creighton Harold Seer J A Heltemann J G Moen were present.
In Briek, Pa Pennsylvania Democratic leader David L. Lawrence urged unity as Republicans attack Roosevelt and the New Deal. He warned against smoke screens to hide state achievements and framed Pennsylvania as a key battleground for the 1938 political fight.
President and Mrs Roosevelt attend as a Byzantine ceremony unites Franklin D Roosevelt Jr with Anne Linteny Clark at a Nantucket Mass church. The service, brief and Episcopal, draws hundreds outside including government officials. The couple, escorted by Sally Clark and Franklin Roosevelt Jr, exchange vows as Brendelchn tunes fill the aisles.
Harrisburg June 1 The constitutional test of Pennsylvania railroad full crew laws continues with a one week halt. The proceeding, before the state court, will resume June 27 as more witnesses testify on railway operation and safety concerns. Local officials and labor representatives await the outcome.
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