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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1938
Page
1
Seven people are reported dead in a series of postwar attacks across multiple districts. Police say the incidents appear connected, with investigations ongoing as residents fear further violence. Local authorities urge calm and cooperation with crime investigators.
Washington March 5 United Press reports Attorney General Homer Cummings offered Yale law professor Thurman Arnold the post of assistant attorney general in charge of the anti trust division to succeed Robert H. Jackson. Four candidates were mentioned, with transfers aimed at avoiding Senate friction over a liberal pick. The vote on Jackson’s confirmation as Solicitor General was reported as completed yesterday.
Flood waters gushed into Fresno as search planes for Transcontinental end Western Always Onerhat, missing since Tuesday night with nine aboard, were quartered at the airport. Rains and snow in the northeast mountains hindered the hunt for four days, while a flood threat loomed over the business district and the canal near the airport.
In Tucson on March 5 Gen John J Pershing's condition shows steady improvement as doctors and nurses report the veteran soldier is in good spirits and responding to treatment though still under careful supervision amid intermittent symptoms.
The United States Senate yesterday confirmed the appointment of Robert Jackson, native of Spring Creek, as U. S. solicitor general. The action follows a note from Jackson to the Senate and names him for the post.
Avie Merritt family home on Seopid Avenue caught fire last night just above the first floor. Firefighters, aided by a booster pump and modern apparatus, controlled the blaze after two rooms and partitions were damaged. Estimated loss about $400 with partial insurance. second floor gutted and some contents water damaged.
Five new measles cases were reported to Health Officer John J. Flanigan. The patients include Standall McCray, 14, of 168 Mast Washington Street. Byron Crowell, 4, of 168 Wright Street. Robert Hill, 3, of 1 Gould Street. Geraldine Parsons, 6, of 1012 Ninth Center Street. and James Thomas, 17 months, of 262 Franklin Street.
Relatives in Los Angeles and nearby districts reported that the Corry colony swept by the past few days storm had escaped danger. Mr and Mrs B Porter of South Center street received word that the isolated group survived the severe storm. California waters claimed two hundred or more lives, officials said.
A devastating flood across southern California caused at least 26 deaths with over 100 missing and $25 million in property damage. Looters faced shoot-on-sight orders as National Guard patrolled towns like Anghelm and San Bernardino. Thousands fled back to shelters as authorities warned the weather was clearing.
Harrisburg March 5 Electric utilities in Pennsylvania were urged by the Public Utility Commission to adopt uniform systems of accounts under the 1937 act to accelerate rate fairness investigations. Companies with revenues above 250000 must file by May 1, those above 25000 by July 2.
New York authorities believe coal gas accumulation caused the Horton Pilsener brewing plant blast yesterday. Four men were killed and 17 injured, with seven in critical condition. The blast damaged over a block square area and caused extensive destruction.
Moscow reports quote Christian Rakovsky, longtime Russian ambassador, claiming Britain aided Trotsky ally and intelligence links. He says Trotsky pressed collaboration, describes a London meeting with the British intelligence chief in 1924, and recalls remorse after years in prison.
Two North East township farmers Thomas Sheridan and Reed Rohl died when their truck drove onto the Mooreheadville crossing and into a westbound New York Central train around 2:40 this morning. Sheridan, a prominent local resident, and Rohl were en route home from a Keystone Grape Growers Association meeting. Coroner investigations follow as authorities identify and recover the vehicle wreckage and bodies.
London reports a cabinet realignment as part of a broader reshuffle led by Leslie Hore Belisha. Aiming to modernize defense, Britain would shift power to Belisha and reorganize the war ministry, with experts predicting the air force could reach about 10 000 aircraft within months. The changes follow the foreign secretary resignation of Anthony Edenda.
Philadelphia March five complete reorganization of Pennsylvania s jury system to prevent fraudulent or ignorant jurors from deciding guilt of defendants. Recommended to legislature by Ruth Commission chaired by Senator Frank Ruth of Berks County.
Murray Levine, father and attorney, sought a ransom drop for his nearly year old son Peter who vanished nine days earlier on the way home from school. Intermediaries arranged a rendezvous in New York City area, but authorities could not contact the kidnappers. Levine said the last note demanded $30,000, cash, and he remained willing to act.
Alexander Koos, 62, died at St Vincent's Hospital after a boiler exploded at U S Laundry in Erie Pa. His son Robert, 17, was burned while helping his father but is expected to recover. Authorities cited a soft plug in the boiler as the cause.
Limited obituary notice reports W. C. Kinney of Erie stricken and Philip Brose, from Drib Pa, mentions William D. Kinney former Bethlehem councilman, died after a months long illness.
Senior High School presented The Seabonnet Ginni an operetta in two acts directed by Carlton Chaffee with Mrs Chaffee accompanying. Cast featured Jewe Huookark Rose Perry Elwyn Cage John Stwe Isabel Gales and more. Novelty numbers included an accordion solo and a tap dance. scenery by Thomas Hirelofs enhanced the setting.
Vienna authorities closed Vienna University after clashes between Nazi and Catholic relief Front students. Police separated rival groups as students continued demonstrations with Nazi salutes and anti Nazi songs in the corridors.
The Rural Carrier post examination was held this morning at the senior high study Nat. C A Johnson secretary of the Federal Civil Service Board oversaw the exam, assisted by Miss Helen Moryell and John McLaughlin from the local office staff.
Babson proposes a novel automobile rent plan as part of a broader discussion on the Motor Industry’s role in postwar prosperity. The piece analyzes factors behind auto sales and notes quality improvements, high costs, and potential shifts in 1939 models amid ongoing highway development influencing demand.
Mervyn M. Nast’s two door 1937 Ford sedan is found on Findley Lake road after thieves remove it from East Congress street between 10 and 11 PM. Police investigate another theft of KC Hit cham’s 1933 Ford V eight from Clymer with New York plates 164835 and Pennsylvania plate 2025L.
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