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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1938
Page
1
The report records volatile crude oil pricing with several reductions. Prices drop to around 1.98 to 2.84 per barrel as market dynamics press on distributors, pipelines, and related units amid ongoing adjustments.
President Roosevelt plans a White House meeting with industry leaders labor officials and experts to discuss the $270 million annual freight rate increase authorized by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Rail executives and analysts weigh exemptions and broader railroad consolidation as a fix, while Pennsylvania setting hearings on intrastate rates loom.
In Rochelle New York a father, Levine, says there has been no ransom payment and no contact from kidnapers regarding his son Peter, despite reports. He refused to answer questions and claimed no new information as he spoke to reporters by phone. In Harrisburg, Dauphin County court voided a Pittsburgh area price control order deeming it illegal and improper.
police raid round in Erie nets forty arrests at three horse racing betting rooms late Yesterday. another site was raided Saturday. gambling rooms reopen after weeks of police vigilance despite closures.
The Journal reports maple producers hope for a swift sap flow as warmer weather returns. Early syrup has been scarce but of good quality, and producers anticipate better prices this spring if forecasts cooperate.
Foes of the Tennessee Valley Authority charge the administration seeks to avert congressional investigation and avoid a scandal as TVA directors face renewed friction. Senator Bridges and Senator King announce a Senate inquiry request amid internal directorate disputes and President Roosevelt’s planned conference with TVA leaders.
Matthew H. McCloskey Jr. will remain co-leader of the Philadelphia Democratic party after a Boca Raton conference with State Chairman David L. Lawrence and Philadelphia officials. John Kelly defended McCloskey, saying the party cannot do without his leadership despite earlier resignation talks citing alleged attempts to gain party control. Kelly noted his agreement with McCloskey takes precedence over the resignation.
Kansas City March 9 Sylvia Hugenia Davis a 20 year old girl who has never walked since birth underwent a rare four hour spinal operation to sever nerves from the brain to legs. Her surgeon said the immediate post operative crisis passed and her return to consciousness was a favorable sign though doctors would know by night whether she could live or die. If she survives the operation could enable her to walk and use her arms for the first time.
Solon Dier Scranton reports state Representative William Manley aged 58 of Archbild Pa died in Scranton from a stroke suffered Monday night after a boxing event.
United Press report from Washington notes Rep. John McCormack and Rep. Arthur Lammeck introducing a bill to strike the 2 percent tax on closely held corporations. Opponents argue the levy blocks action. supporters say repeal would restore business confidence as House debates extension of the session.
Mercer Pa May 9 Edward Williams 49 Jamestown Pa barber was indicted on charges of murder and manslaughter in the fatal February 1 shooting of Nick Floros Greenville tavern operator. The case follows a confrontation after charges of assault and battery were filed against Williams by Floros.
Philadelphia March 9 Roake Carter columnist and cablo news commentator denied reports he faced possible deportation. He claimed the State Department and administration pressured him to remain silent and said the Washington Herald article was a fabrication. Carter stated he entered the United States on a British passport in 1921 and has no Russian visa.
May 9 residents of a 490000 city area boil drinking water as the Waley supply is contaminated. Dry George Parrish city health officer urged boiling and shut public fountains. Contamination traced to Highland Park and southwestern Los Angeles with burst sewers near mains. mild epidemic feared with stomach disorders.
German foreign minister Joachim von Ribbentrop arrived in London today to seek Anglo German rapprochement. Police shielded him as hundreds gathered at Victoria station. crowd control kept spectators off platforms and most did not recognize his arrival.
Richard Whitney former president of the New York Stock Exchange testifies in the attorney general's probe admitting he knew some actions were wrong and prepared to face consequences. Evidence shows Whitney withdrew 400000 in securities from customer accounts at Whitney and Co and did not explain the purpose.
The weekly Dag Schwarze Korps calls for ending all religious services in the army. The article argues soldierly faith should be free from internationalist influence and cites Roman Catholic and Protestant rites as targets.
Health officials report 50 new measles cases in the last 24 hours, the highest daily total since the epidemic began. John D Flanigan noted 29 cases in the morning and 21 more in the afternoon, bringing the roll to 50 since yesterday noon.
The state defends the 44 hour work week law in Dauphin County Court as the Labor and Industry Department reports spending $9 000 on expert testimony. Secretary Ralph M Bashore notes a portion went to Leon Henderson, adviser to President Roosevelt, for data connected to work hours and economic impact.
Harrisburg reports a steady decline in new measles cases statewide following the worst epidemic in Pennsylvania history. Health officials note February saw 28,864 cases, about 6,738 more than January. Continued details follow on page eight.
The Committee for Industrial Organization plans a major political push to back a Democratic governor candidate Thomas Kennedy of the United Mine Workers may announce his bid this afternoon The move signals a broader effort to control Pennsylvania's delegation to the Democratic national convention and influence party leadership with support from Senator Joseph M Guffey and local party leaders
Automatic crossing lights to replace watchman service at East Main Street and Summer Street crossings on the Pennsylvania railroad by March 20. City Council approved the plan last year and work is underway to install wiring and light standards for 24 hour protection.
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