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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1939
Page
1
Maple production in this district begins with warmer weather signaling the start of sap flow. Sunny days and cool nights drive the harvest as more bushes are tapped and syrup is produced, with prices likely to rise due to higher demand from eastern buyers.
Mahatma Gandhi started a hunger strike at noon in Rajkot to press the ruler Thakore to fulfill a pledge on social reforms. The 70 year old ascetic said he accepts the possible death and cited the cure as the means to end Rajkot subjects' misery.
Sunbury Pennsylvania March 3 a one year old girl Miriam Rosebud Wall is in critical condition in a local hospital from severe beatings by an admirer of her mother who said each time she looked at the baby she saw the other man William Bayeiek 92 a Harreburg brickyard worker is held on charges of aggravated assault and battery in connection with the alleged assault Helen Wolf 22 was held on similar charges in a related incident involving the same caseioa
The American Federation of Labor announced it will back Rep Gra ham A Barden to introduce a bill abolishing the national labor relations board and creating a five member federal labor board. AFL President William Green said the bill would include AML amendments in a Senate proposal by Sen David L Walsh. The executive council approved the idea at its Miami meeting after Walsh's bill was introduced.
In St Johns Newfoundland a sealing ship the Ranger under Captain Badcock and 132 crew fought a relentless gale. The Newfoundland rescue ship towed the Ranger for most of the day as 132 men baled with buckets to keep the vessel afloat. At dawn the Newfoundland planned to demand abandonment, while 18 sailors had already boarded the rescue ship. The crew’s courage and the ship’s peril mark a dramatic stand against the sea.
One hundred and nineteen students at the Junior High won letters at a morning assembly. Principal Harold G. Wolf presented awards based on citizenship and scholarship with a point system. Large letters went to 108 students in grades 7 8 and 9, while thirteen earned 6 inch letters for exceptional work. The program included performances by the school orchestra directed by Carl Shotres.
Pope Pius XII, consecrated yesterday in a Sistine Chapel ceremony, appeals for global peace and goodwill in a six minute message. He blesses the United States through Cardinal O Connell and urges broad cooperation among nations and faiths.
Washington March 3 Senator Pat Harrison led conservative Democrats in demanding the New Deal restore business confidence by adopting an immediate five point program. Remove taxes to spur growth and ensure future government calm. Forbid further debt increase and cut spending now. Propose a joint economy conference of Senate and House Democrats.
UPI reports Wilkes Barre pa district attorney Leon Schwartz moved to begin immediately a grand jury investigation into the Luzerne county highway payroll padding scandal. He sought official court approval to present evidence to the grand jury possibly late today or tomorrow, delaying the original Monday start.
Gov. Arthur H. James ordered centralized relief management in Harrisburg with Attorney General Claude T. Reno's opinion. Howard L. Russell of Public Assistance said the state assumes full responsibility, replacing 67 county boards. He stressed no relief stoppage and ongoing supervision through executive directors hired by civil service.
Dairymen from Coty and 17 B of the Dairymen's League gather in Union City with New York area producers to draft a plan to shut off New York City's milk supply by midnight. They reiterate a wholesale milk diversion unless city dealers sign contracts that retain price fixing and other federal state marketing order provisions.
Subsidy payments for free patient care in 42 state aided homes show most allotments higher for the quarter ending November 30. Reimbursed institutions include Zein Zent Hospital for Crippled Children Erie 2250 Franklin Hospital 1893 Kane Summit Hospital 1100 City Hospital Meadville 8000 Spencer Hospital Meadville 4387 Old City Hospital 2079 Grand View Institution Old City 2125 Elk County General Hospital Ridgway 2487 Titusville Hospital 800 General Hospital Warren 2750.
Three men Tony Lamanico Frank Certo and Charles Feather were arrested for questioning in Reading Pa in connection with the slayings of two men near Kalmpont. The raid was conducted by Berks County detectives and Pennsylvania State Police at a hotel and lodging house at the request of Northumberland County Detective Donald Zimmerman and the district attorney.
Gov Arthur H. James extended the 1939 driver permit date to Wednesday March due to widespread delays in license cards. He attributed the slowdown to third class mail handling of applications mailed before March 1 and said the extra days are to help motorists who failed to receive licenses on time.
Preparations are underway by various merchants in the city to remodel and redecorate their establishments before spring. The Helen Shoppe expands displays after remodeling, Stewart Hut Shop refreshes its north side, Stennett Specialty adds dressing room space, and W. T. Grant Co redecors starting today by Raymond Sandburg.
Rev Ernest A Hook ends nine year pastorate at Corry First Baptist Church after terns with church leaders. He helped steer church from certain associations and oversaw rebuilding after the 1937 fire. Several graduates from local youth into Christian service are noted. Rev Frederick Aston of New York will preach as steps toward a new pastor. DiMaggio signs 1929 contract with Yankees.
Fred W. Johnson, chairman of the Chain Store Committee for Pennsylvania Prosperity, outlines a 10 day campaign to boost consumption of Pennsylvania products. The effort seeks broad cooperation among retailers and organizations to boost local industry, with plans running through March 11 and emphasizing interdependence of Pennsylvania businesses.
William E. Hirt, president judge of Erie county courts, was appointed to the State Superior Court by Governor Arthur H. James, who vacated the $18 000 a year bench position at the time of his oath on January 17. Announcement reached the city this morning to the gratification of his friends.
Judge Wirt Hitt named to fill vacancy on the Erie Superior Court bench by Governor James in a surprise appointment. Hitt, common pleas judge since 1920, will serve on appellate duties until March 18 next year with a 10 year term to be contested in the fall elections.
A bill drafted for presentation seeks to remove over 350 Harrisburg tax appraisal appointees from Auditor General Watdin R. Roberta a Damtratic era. The Republican controlled revenue department would replace them, with a sponsor and details not disclosed.
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