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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1932
Page
1
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President Hoover argued for a $150 million economy measure, saying he acted with limited satisfaction. In other items, a bank heist in Crown Point stole $2,000 from First National Bank. Lindbergh kidnapping case progress stalled at a “blank wall.” Roosevelt backs pro prohibition plank in Chicago. Prince of Wales bedridden at Windsor. Great Britain vows reprisals on Ireland debated in Parliament. Dr. John Dewey elected honorary president of a national education association. Los Angeles naval air station decommissioned for economy. Senator Teague Denn backs repeal referendum as directed by the eighteenth amendment.
Chicago June 30 The Democratic convention adopted by acclamation its wringing wet platform for 1932. After Carter Glass and William Gibbs McAdoo joined in debate on the McAdoo plan to protect depositors, the convention rejected amendments to the resolutions. Caroline ODay’s welfare plank was adopted, Murray's soldiers plank failed, two silver planks were defeated, and the full platform was accepted in acclamation. The party pledged repeal of the 18th amendment and early Volstead act modification.
A large group of rural legislators demanded a definite funding amount for country road construction in the 20 000 vivaLands system and relief measures for smaller counties. They plan to present their demand at the legislature's second week, stressing they are not obstructing but seeking a consensus for state relief and finance.
Eddie Regan, Philadelphia gangster, was found slain early today in a South Philadelphia apartment house. Police arrived after a mysterious call and found Regan dead in a hallway near the third floor elevator shaft. His wife Agnes Regan was taken for questioning two hours later.
Lloyd Whitman and Fay Eastman of Spring Creek were arrested Tuesday by Sheriff Ritchie of Warren. They pled not guilty and posted $1,000 bond each for a hearing before Justice of the Peace T. Richard Evans in Warren Friday afternoon. The pair are charged with stealing cattle from Edgar B. Crane of Spring Creek and were found on Ralph Heath’s farm near the city.
Chicago June 30 officers killed Geary Popeye Carson an ex convict who resisted arrest during an undercover roundup of 15 suspects tied to a kidnapping spree. Detectives also arrested Robert Fevie Ernie Nelson and Mildred Flanigan 25 as part of the operation with other suspects detained in the crackdown.
John Weidner of Titusville was brought in for treatment after a large hog attacked him in his yard. He received seven stitches for a severe calf bite while the sow had a litter of piglets nearby. He had attempted to return a stray pig to the sow, triggering the attack.
In Goheenville eight miles east of Here two robbers were surprised in the Joan Calhow store by a hastily formed farmers’ posse. They fired on the posse and escaped on foot into a nearby woods after stealing about $50 in groceries. Local search continues for the pair.
At the Chicago convention Democrats repudiated the 18th Amendment and Volstead Act by a large vote to pledge repeal and modify Prohibition. Delegates from Georgia Mississippi Oklahoma led the three noisiest opposition groups as cheers erupted and marchers crowded aisles, while key figures like Walsh Hull and Tydings shaped the wet campaign.
A special school board meeting convened at 1 pm in the Library building to approve the warrant and bond for George B. Gor, the newly elected tax collector. The sole additional action was a transfer from the general fund to the sinking fund.
NBC programs lead the daily lineup with WNBCs Wizards Regimentaliats WABCs Big Six of the Am and Wears Mills Brothers and a Walter Winchell Dance Hour on WEAR schedule.
Six persons were known to have been killed and a seventh fatally injured when two Cincinnati and Lake Erie traction cars crashed one mile south of Middletown Ohio. A northbound passenger car struck by a southbound freight car from Cleveland caused the fatal crash. Four others were injured. Several victims’ identities were reported, with many names uncertain due to telegraphic errors in the release.
Walter W Waters of Oregon, ruling as a dictatorial head of the bonus expeditionary force, announced 12 000 to 20 000 members would organize today into a real military unit to impress the government with their power. He ordered drill an hour each morning and warned he could use 500 military police to compel participation. Waters was re elected commander by a near unanimous ballot as 12 000 plus ballots were cast. Police reported 400 new arrivals and 2 700 en route from California.
The body of William Castman twenty five from Franklin Pa was found in French Creek near the Venango county poor farms north of town. He had been missing since Tuesday when he went woodchuck hunting and seemingly stepped into a sink hole while wading the creek, drowning in the accident.
In St Paul Minnesota on June 30 two men abducted Haskell Bohn 20 from the family garage of Gebhart C Bohn president of Bohn Refrigerator Co. The youth was forced into a waiting car at pistol point while the family chauffeur was ordered aside. Bohn wealth is described as several million dollars.
Thomas M. Lyons a 36 year old Pittsburgh businessman was shot in the abdomen and is in serious condition at South Side Hospital. Lyons said he disarmed the bandit and returned his gun after the man pleaded for mercy. Lyons an executive of the P. W. Seatt Paper Co. reported the incident occurred on Fairhaven Road.
A nongay dancing party will be given at the Corry Country Club Saturday evening for members and their friends. Arrangements for the event are being completed today. Lee Morgan's orchestra of Brie will play the program for the party.
Governor Pinchot asked Chairman W B Ainey of the state Public Service Commission to answer charges of taking money from the late Thomas E Mitten, tied to the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company. A copy of an affidavit by A. A Chapman was sent, charging misconduct in office. A hearing is set for July 11 in the governor's office.
The Chicago Democratic convention opens with delegates rolling through nominations as Roosevelt supporters push forward while opponents urge a stop Roosevelt movement. Alfred Smith vows to stay in and seek nomination as vice candidates discussed, with Roosevelts backers preparing for a strong showing.
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