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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1938
Page
1
Father Fears For Safety Of Son In Kidnapping Case
Murray Levine, a New Rochelle attorney, anxiously guards his home awaiting word on his 2 year old son Peter abducted last Thursday. A ransom note is said to demand payment within 48 hours under threat of death, with police keeping a discreet handoff to aid negotiations. Investigators note an apparent official car parked behind the residence, its plates concealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webe
Hadeen
Philip 5. Tilden
Public Safety
Peter
James Speaks in Meadville on High Taxes
United Press reports from Meadville Pennsylvania on March 2 as Judge Arthur James, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, denounces state taxation as driving industry away. He calls for gas tax and license revenue to fund highways, cites rising capitol public employees, and pledges practical governance without magical fixes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Meadville
Arthur James
Pennsylvania
James
State Capitol
Washington
John Cashman Dies at 77, Noted PRR Engineer
John Cashman 77, retired Pennsylvania Railroad engineer and longtime prominent figure in St Marys northwest Pennsylvania, died last night. Services set for Saturday. He served two terms as postmaster during Woodrow Wilson’s presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Ppl
ST. Marys
John Cashmen
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Poattheater
Woodray Wilson
Kidnapped Youth Peter Levine Reported Missing
Peter Levine, twelve, of New Rochelle, N. C., has not returned home. His father, a wealthy lawyer, contacted possible kidnappers but no progress was made. Local authorities warned the public to report any sightings as the search continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Peter Levine
New Rochelle
N. C
Anda
Crosby to seek fourth term in congressional race
Charles N. Crosby, incumbent Democrat, announced in Meadville last night his plan to run for a fourth term. He spoke at a county Democratic meeting after a dinner served by church women. Leland J. Quibertson will seek re election as Crawford County state committeeman. Two other Democrats James F. Lavery and Bernard Cochran joined the race. The party chair announced a wide open primary to select a candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. Crosby
Congress
Meadville
Crosby
Democratic Committee
Stone
M. B
Leland J. Quibertson
Crawford County
Jeterson
Fault in Big Mine Blast Sparks Coroner's Inquest
Fittsburgh March 2. Testimony by 33 witnesses added to the inquest into the Warwick Coal Company mine explosion that killed 10. Alexander McCann, state mining inspector, testified the disaster would not have occurred had the mine been properly inspected. McCann appeared before a jury that began hearing yesterday, presenting an investigation report conducted after the January 12 blast. Sixteen other witnesses were called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Fittsburgh
Ihe
Alexander McCante
Warwick Coal Company
McCanve
Los Angeles Flood Strands City Streets in Night Rain
An alley night rainstorm drenched Los Angeles causing water to lap curbs and flood low areas and highways. Many families were marooned while office workers waded through water to reach workplaces. Streets remained inundated as authorities assessed damage and advised caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniesprise
Los Angeles
Compromise candidate sought to break Jones bid in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg reports factions backing U S Senator Joseph F Guffey moved to back a compromise candidate to defeat or force withdrawal of Charles Alvin Jones in the May 17 Democratic gubernatorial primary Lawyers and party leaders in Philadelphia and state headquarters maneuvered to end the Guffey Lawrence control split Lewis Stern and others pressed Jones to withdraw while Kennedy Hart and other names were discussed The Philadelphia Democratic committee also urged McClosky Jr to retire dimming hopes for reconciliation before the May primary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Downing
United Press
Harrisburg
Charles Alvin Jones
U. S
Joseph F. Guffey
Eldyburgh
Gufey
State Committee
CGLO
John J. Lewis
David Stern
Philadelphia
Jones
A. Lourie Clase
Guffey
Gness
David L. Lawrence
Lawrence
Matthew H. Bte Croskey
Pennsylvania Democratic Organization
Guffey Lewis
Thomas Kennedy
United Mine Workers
Stern
Luther A. Hart
Wes Lawrence
Der
Lewis
Democratic City Committee
Matthew Et. McClosky, Jr
Tax Bill Aids Business Says House Panel
The Democratic majority on the House Ways and Means committee recommended enactment of the 1938 revenue bill. They predict the plan would stimulate business by adjusting taxes on closely held corporations and altering profits and capital gains taxes. Republicans denounced the measure as favoring big business and sought to cast doubt on its aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
House
Whys
Ind
Robert L. Doughton
N. G
Sentenced to Workhouse for Concord Theft
Ulal Smith of Corry was sentenced to six to twelve months in the county workhouse by Judge William J. Hetland for larceny. He was linked to the theft of 80 dollars worth of clothing from Florian Shetiff, January 3. Mrs. Mary Bemis faced related charges, convicted on receiving abalone tools, and later freed of some charges while entering one larceny. Bemis’ husband serves a term in the Western Penitentiary for a separate offense. Smith’s sentence was formally pronounced on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulal ‘Smith
Corry
Aleyteny County
William Jm. Het
Bemis
Western Penitentiary
Cincinnati
West Wayne
Muncy
Smith
Wars House
Cast announced for operetta The Sunbonnet Girl
The Senior High School musical group at the anlil wing Fe nny presents The Sunbonnet Girl with matinées for school children Thursday and Friday. Cooperating directors include Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Chaffee and Mary Curran. Cast lists Miranda Hiram Isabel Cuies Mrs Meadows Marjorie Lathrop Luella Lampton Mildred Weed Hiram Meadows Jack Dearing Evelina Abi Jah Patty Yohe Renton McSpain Jim Stowe Berd McSpavin David Lamimers Mrs Coleman Mildred Nichia Bob Coleman Elwy Cage Barbara Coleman Rose Pergys Jerry Jackson Charles Hughes Susan Clitten Jewel Hasbrouck Bernice Snaith Margaret Kovach and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheraoity
Hishy
Anlil Wing Fenny
Tnay
Miranda
Hiram
Mrs. Meadows
Isabel Cuies
Jewel Hasbrouck
Mrs. Scrobbs
Abijan
Scrogge
Bernice Snaith
Abidk Scroges
Sunbonnett Girte Guardian
Keith Benton
Phalden
Margaret Kovach
Ash Wednesday Services Observed At Churches
Ash Wednesday observances take place at St Pauls Lutheran and St Elizabeths Catholic churches. Morning Masses attracted good attendance, with distribution of ashes noted in Catholic services. Evening services planned, including Holy Communion at St Pauls. The Lenten season begins today and runs through Easter with special services in the named churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
St.Paul's Lutheran
Thomas and
St Elizabeth's
Tontent
Kennedy Arrives to Outline Britain Trade Pact Role
New ambassador Joseph P Kennedy arrived in London to assume duties as United States envoy to Great Britain. His first aim is to advance an Anglo United States trade pact and he voiced this goal on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Joseph P. Kennedy
United States
Great Britain
D Annunzio Death Provokes Mussolini Tributes
Italian dictator Mussolini and a high official party paid tribute to Gabriele D Annunzio during a premature public farewell at his villa in Gardone. D Annunzio died from a hemorrhage in his bedroom after a dramatic life of war poetry and romance, ending amid public mourning in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teu Press
Gardone
Maly
Premior
Benito Mussolini
Garton
Honoy
Bishop Batdort Opens Corry U B Conference Retreat
Bishop Grant D. Batdort delivers a scholarly address on The Reality of the Love of God at the opening session of the Eric conference mid year pastors retreat. Le Rev. OL An Nalt from Germantown speaks on God in a Garden. The event draws many listeners and is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant D. Batdort
Harrishig
Eric Conference
God
le Rev
OL An Nalt
Germantown
Raymond
Nelsum
Chicago
Bishop Batdort
United States
C. N .Warner
Janestown
Grover
Buffalo
C. A. Rice
Albion
Red Cross Appeals for Chinese Relief Reissued
The American Red Cross headquarters and local chapter officers issue a renewed appeal for subscriptions to aid stricken Chinese people. The Danish Society has sent a trust for relief, with contributions invited at Stewart Hat Shop Bracken Keating company or the Journal office as relief efforts intensify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Espaskas Tony
Stewart i Hat
Bracken- Keating Company
Journal
Com Chunity
Corry
Used Car Exchange Week Promotes Business Revival
Nationwide observance sponsored by the automobile industry aims to revive business by encouraging dealers to promote used car trade in late model inventory. National Automobile Dealers Association president urges wholehearted support to trade down high priced stock, reduce inventory, and boost working capital while reemploying idle workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automodie
An Corry
Natorial
Maran & Tt
Automobile Indusry
Muich
M Lied
National Automobile Delers' Asociation
United Industry
National Weed Car Exchange
Weelalee
Gas supply of plane is gone for many hours
A twin motor Transcontinental and Western Airliner vanished in the Tehachapi area east of Fresno with six passengers and three crew aboard. Search efforts are under way as the craft was last seen at 9 15 am and feared to be down in mountains with eight feet of snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Los Angeles
Fresno
C. G. Landry
Bulison Company
Huntington Lake
San Joaquin
San Francisto
Grays
Tejon
Saugus
Tehachapi
California
San Joaquin Valley
Bakersfield
L. B. Walls
San Franciseo
Enrmile
Chicago
Standart Oil Company
V. Kralle
San Francisco
Sterfather
Gene Klose
TWA
Kansas City
Krause
Jay "Tracy Dirlam
Mary
Lewin Dirlum
Mansfieli
Walnutrove
John ©. Graves
Palo Alto
Calif
Air
Une
Septembe
Wi Watllave
Let Contract for Sewer Pipe in Altoona Area
The Works Progress Administration set a contract with Altoona Dunstite Products Company of Altoona Pa to furnish the remainder of sewer pipe for the Jozst storm sewer project. About 580 feet remains to be supplied. pipe production will use land near Aero Supply Company for the work. The first pipe is scheduled for delivery on March 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Works Progress Administration
Altosnn Dunstite Products Company
Altoona
Jozst
Aero Supply Company
Discharged Women Entitled to Benefit
Harrisburg March 2 Women who marry in violation of company rules and lose their job as a result are entitled to Unemployment compensation Labor and Industry Secretary Ralph M Bushere said today The division of unemployment compensation had received inquiries from employed women who contemplated marriage and desired information regarding their rights under the Pennsylvania jobbay benefit law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Labor and Industry
Ralph ‘M. Bushere
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