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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1932
Page
1
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Pro-Roosevelt forces within the Democratic platform committee tentative plank calls for a constitutional amendment to decide retention or repeal of the Volstead Act. The draft pledges strict enforcement, federal aid for dry states, and broad opposition to returning the saloon. An informal plan awaits submission to the platform subcommittee as Roosevelt allies hold the majority.
Plan relief efforts and return home overshadowed by discovery of a infant skeleton beneath the second floor of the former Antler hotel on West Main street. McQuiston found the bones wrapped in a newspaper while working on an electrical short. Police and Deputy Coroner Davison investigated. authorities seek identity and circumstances of death as reporters note uncertainty about the infant’s origin.
David W. Harper of Erie will address Corry Kiwanis on Home Loan Banks during All Kiwanis Night at the Corry Country Club Monday at 6:5 o'clock. Kiwanis International convention opens in Detroit tomorrow, with Ray Greene and Chris Christensen representing Corry. Dinner for members and families, orchestra music, and other entertainment planned.
Two men robbed the Stalcksburg National Bank in Smicksburg Pennsylvania seizing between 200 and 300 dollars from cashier Linus Elkins, 45. They forced him to the basement and cut telephone lines, fleeing in a car via Rural Valley and Dayton. State police issued a statewide teletype alert.
June 25 in Pa Edward Carlson owner of Drake Jewelry Shop says burglars broke the plate glass near the door and pried a spring lock, escaping with 1500 dollars in jewelry hours after a Johnsonburg robbery where 1000 dollars in merchandise was taken. Carlson had warned of a possible visit after the prior theft.
City Council in special session approved plans from the Department of Highways for Hast Main and Union Street improvements including lines grades lengths and drainage. Bids for Hast Main resurfacing and 18 foot concrete pavement to the Warren county line and Union Street northward to Spartansburg highway will be opened July 5 in Harrisburg.
Motorists reported a wreck near the Roosevelt Inn about a mile west of Union City on a wet highway. The car driven by John M. Delow of Brie carried four others en route to Oil City. the vehicle skidded, left the road, and overturned. Delow sustained severe lacerations to the head and hands and a cut over the ear, treated by a Union City doctor. other occupants escaped with minor injuries.
Miss Esther Ellis, 67, former Corry resident, died in Youngstown from infection linked to a hip fracture suffered in a car crash months earlier. She taught at Fairview and later Mendville schools before moving to Youngstown. Body sent to Meadville. funeral in Youngstown conducted by Rabbi Elias Charry and Rev. Hudson.
Howard Wanileas of Avalon Pennsylvania and Charles Dovikit of New York pleaded guilty to embezzling 96000 from the Modern Building and Loan Association. Wanileas received 6 to 12 years in county jail while Dovikit was sentenced to 15 to 30 years in Western penitentiary. Wanileas admitted embezzlement. Dovikit pled guilty to blackmail and accessory charges.
Police in Washington heightened watch after fractures emerged in the Bonus Army leadership. Commander Walter W Waters was largely ignored as plans for a mass demonstration at the Capitol fell short, with only a small fraction of camp commanders obeying orders to march on the Senate. A 450 veteran contingent faced hunger denial for hours, prompting the removal of Commander John Pace, tied to the Workers Bicemen's League amid accusations of Communist links. A temporary commander was elected as tensions rose among ranks.
Major Uyanauams and three Pennsylvania State Police subordinates, including Corporal Hasan Pierce, were asked to pay 40,000 in a lawsuit stemming from the raid on the Columbia brewery near Lancaster. The Dierson estate seeks 200,000 gallons of beer destruction claimed to have been seized improperly after the permit expired, while seven men were held for court during the raid.
Cleveland June 25 D Baker broke his political silence with a sharp attack on efforts to abolish the two thirds rule for Democratic presidential nominees. He warned that a nomination by majority would embarrass the party and the candidate, arguing the rule preserves the party’s national character. In business news, Olin W Bracken of Bracken Brothers bought Mrs C G L Alexander’s shares in the Alexander Co undertaking firm, joining Charles P Keating and Mark J Puljom, with July 1 as the active start date. Bracken, a former Corry mayor and longtime businessman, plans to work with the local morticians and retain his produce interests.
Three Meadville women were injured in a Jamestown New York auto crash Thursday. Mrs Addie A Gilbert 75 of Meadville drove in a Chrysler when a car coming from a side street struck them injuring her daughter Mrs R D Gaskill and Mrs Charles Strauss both of Meadville. Mrs Gilbert was hospitalized in Jamestown in serious condition.
Corry residents at Findley Lake surprised thieves stripping cars Thursday night but could not capture them. Frank Kinley woke to find wheel lugs loosened and tires being removed. Jewell Mount’s car was drained of gasoline and other items taken. State investigators have few clues.
Roosevelt managers report holding all winning cards in the fight to abolish the two thirds rule and nominate Franklin D. Roosevelt at the Democratic convention. James A. Parley touts expected votes while Alfred E. Smith cautions the move remains contentious. Anti Roosevelt leaders shuttered, promising more fireworks, with Jowett Shouse predicting failure to abolish the rule. Roosevelt confidants like Hull echo control, while Smith moves through a quiet day amid preparations.
NBC network features daily program lineups including 80s style shows and Russian content. CBS network presents a Lucky Strike hour and an Army band segment. WABC and WHAP offer additional evening broadcasts with varied musical and talk formats.
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