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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1937

Page

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Townsend Plans Large Attendance At Corry Meeting

Dr Francis E Townsend founder of the old age pension plan will deliver the main address at the summer convention of the 29th Congressional District Townsend National Recovery Plan Inc in Corry on Saturday. Local committee validated his presence and preparations aim to accommodate a overflow crowd with hundreds of Townsend supporters from the district and beyond. The program lists bands, credentials and nominating committees, and includes Townsend speaking at 4 00 PM and 8 00 PM with musical selections and a Townsend pledge to close the day.

Francis E. Townsend Old Age Pension Plan Townsend National Recovery Plan, Inc Cony Townsend Pennsylvania New York Corry High Band Boar J, MN. Wilson William Hall Corry Singing of America Mrn. KL Tiffniy Atcampanist Townsund W. H. Garnett Ehaire Ablep Demaldann Saloiat Spring Creek Club Townsend Club Francis J.townsend Misa Amelia Tryon Percy Clark Union City Miss Tryon Mr. Clark Lewis Elan Townsend Chih Townsend Pledge

Section Hands Die on Tracks Near St Albans Vermont

United Press report from St Albans Vermont describes a fatal railway accident three miles north of the city where section hands Ghose, Hemingway, Brown brothers, Hogue, and Harley Winters were killed while employed by Central Vermont Railway. The Montrealer reports the incident occurring less than six weeks after a prior derailment nearby.

United Press ST Albans New York R.A. Brown R. W. Hogue Harley Winters Central Vermont Railway

Man Kills Wife and Children in Tragic Domestic Case

A man shot and killed his wife Catherine Mellon and three children in a distressing domestic incident in Pennsylvania. Neighbors reported hearing shots. state police and coroner investigations followed. The case drew attention amid broader coverage of a tax and corporate holding discussions.

Mellon United Press Trafford Jims Rason Briilemain Toshy Artluie Crewe Meloy Brooke Ehlilivy Uley Adler Arkorithe State Police Mayi- Murray Investientui

Parkers Found Guilty in Wendel Kidnapping Case

Newark New Jersey June 24 a federal court jury found Parker chief police officer of Burlington County and Parker Jr guilty of conspiring to kidnap Paul H Wendel and force confession in the Lindbergh case. Jurors recommended leniency with possible penalties from suspended sentence to life imprisonment. sentencing due next day before Judge Willan Clare.

United Press Newark N. J Hiller Parker Federe Hillis H. Parker, Jr Tokidnap Paul H. Wendel Uul Willan Clare Parkers Farker Burington Newersey Fils James Mercer Davis

Senate approves surtax rise on higher incomes

June 24 Senate approval 35 to 31 for a proposal to raise surtaxes starting at incomes of 6 000 per year. The amendment to the pentime bill extends nuisance taxes and was offered by Sen. Robert La Follette Jr of Wisconsin.

Nashington Senate Today Robert la Tollette, Jr Wis

Republic Steel Refuses CIO Contract After Election Threat

United Press reports June 24 that Republic Steel chairman Tom Girdler told the Senate Post Office Committee he would not sign a contract with the CIO if an election among workers produced CIO as their bargaining agent. He called CIO policy ruinous to American industry and insisted no contract would be signed unless required by law.

CIO Union Veremeneottah Roy Hogan Stappuyse Golecainen Nedabor Niles Bataveon Niles Steel Peaciets Wmrpioyes Bralnwell Slee} Corp Tom Girdler Republic Steel Corp

CCC Extends Civilian Conservation Corps for Three Years

Washington June 24 The House acted to extend CCC funding for three years and sent the bill to the White House for signature. Lawmakers accepted several minor amendments held up debate.

CCC Washington House Latay Civilian Conservation Corps White House

Spanish insurgent cruiser sinks Trinidad near PoRPignan

Reports from Argeles Sur Mer state that the Spanish cruiser Canarias sank the government cruiser Trinidad in French territorial waters two miles off-shore near Porpignan.

Porpignan France Argeles Surm Cruse Canarias Trinidad

Amelia Marhart completes leg to Sobrabaya in Indies

Amelia Earhart continues westward flight from Banggoeng toward Java as she arrives in Sobrabaya, Netherlands East Indies, after traveling 275 miles farther west than the previous leg from Banqgoeng.

Amelia

Strong Fleet Sails Toward the Mediterranean

United Press reports June 24 that Hitler massed warships near the Spanish coast while conferring with ambassador von Ribbenström. A German fleet sailed from Lagos toward the Mediterranean, including Admiral Schorr and Koeln with destroyers and a tanker, amid high tension from the Loyalist Spain crisis and international patrol withdrawals.

Frederick C. Oechsner United Press Erlin Fuehrer Adolf Hitler Joachim von Ribbentrop London Leipzig Germany Italy Maly Lisbon Portugal Mediterranean Tmlay Lagos Schorr Berlin Constantin von Neurath Henderson Thily Straits of Gibraltar Naxi Barcelona Britain Malaga France

Beck Negligent In Fumigating Deaths

A coroner's jury found fumigator John B B Beck negligent in the deaths of young mother Mrs Tred Flack, 22, and her 18 month old daughter Nancy, in an apartment adjoining a fumigated house. Police said Beck failed to placard the property as required by law. Beck was released on $8,000 bond and faces manslaughter hearings tomorrow.

Beck United Presa Drie John BB Tred Flack Nancy Pail ‘Wateon

Board approves Hatch Project loans and fund reallocations

The Board of Education authorized loans totaling 1000 dollars for the Hatch project and approved payments to Singer Deas Ant Scribe of Pittsburgh for a 10 bond issue. They also approved a 5000 loan with Henry Bachemer and covered principal plus interest from Erie National Bank Trust, returning 740.18 to the general fund. About 2754 remains to finish remodeling the building with general fund transfers and project personnel confirmations.

Te Board of Education Singer Deas Ant Scribe Pittsburgh Henry Bachemer Joral National Bank Anc. ‘Trust Company Erie Howdy Warn Afi Ins Seuuni Yelireney l Ieline Gener Fund MV Lambing Ini Fast Eviliing

Petitions to Circulate in City Saturday

City officials announce petition circulation begins Saturday March 20 with filing fees set for candidates seeking various offices. Names and signatures required vary by office, with a general rule that candidates must secure about 100 names on petitions. Several petitions expected to circulate next week as filings open.

Ity Alph C. Benedict Chunty Sunnotiiced Cansulates Lalli Bharir Enyuty Comroller Ivy Justen of the Peace Acokine

Jury Deliberations Set in Pittsburgh Skyscraper Murder Case

A Pittsburgh jury was to begin deliberations today in the murder trial of Charlea Watt. Watt is accused of shooting his wife Lillian Watt in a downtown skyscraper last December after she refused to relinquish her stenographer position.

Pittsburgh Charlea Watt Pitewirn Watt Lillian

Martial Law Edict Lifted in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg ordered modified martial law ended after four days of enforced action. The Johnstown area faced curfews and restrictions as authorities lifted the injunction and residents began returning to normal routines with relief and caution.

United Press Harrisburg George H. Earle Johnstown

Rail pension bill awaits approval after Senate vote

Washington reports a rail pension proposal for about 1.2 million railroad workers moves toward federal administration with worker contributions and employer payments totaling significant annual disbursements. The plan estimates a fiscal 1908 expenditure near $2.4 billion, tracing back to constitutional challenges since 1934 and ongoing litigation delaying full enactment.

Senate AWAITS court measure in Roosevelt plan clash

United Press reports Washington June 24 as the Senate moves toward a floor fight over Roosevelt's court expansion bill. Majority Leader Robinson said action likely late next week while Senate speeds essential appropriations through the calendar. Wheeler of Montana led the opposing forces, signaling readiness as prolonged debate or filibuster looms.

United Press Washington Senate Roosevelt Supreme Court Joseph T. Robinson Arkansas Burton K. Wheeler Mont

NYA Volunteers Hit Summer Playground Plan

NYA corps volunteer for playground work suspended setup in ry until July 1. Local supervisor says the summer Hayg round at HUCN Le int Cor ry, Thomas tovines, remains active with voluntary staff and corps at playgrounds in Coneoed, Washington, Fairylow and junior high centers. Despite funds exhaustion, assurances promise resumption. 212 children enjoyed the first day with continued enrollment growth expected.

NYA Hucn le Int Corry Thomas Tovines Roclofa

Charred Boy’s Body Found in Rochester Woods

United Free reports in Rochester on June 24 that the charred body of a 14 year old boy was found in a wooded patch near a residential area. Clothes had been burned from the body, signaling an apparent attempt to cremate the remains.

United Free Rochester

Labor turmoil grips U S steel plants amid walkouts

Widespread labor unrest disrupts operations as 2400 workers protest a national strike. At Niles Steel Plants workers clash over management policy while Brainwell and Republic Steel face similar tensions. Some plant officials report selective participation in demonstrations and vow on-site operation schedules.

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