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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1938
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment references an assault incident near 414 N. Gute Street with mentions of a fight, a suspect named Connelly, and a potential public release or attending notice. Details are unclear due to the degraded text.
Readable fragments show prices such as 25 0c and 23¢ with items named rots and tROTS. The text resembles a damaged catalog or advert page with varied cents and small denominations. No clear event or person is identifiable.
House leaders move ahead with the tax bill seeking to preserve government revenue, while the Senate must find additional sources. An amendment by Rep John W McCormack surprised leaders and adjourned the House despite plans to complete the bill. Administration hopes to reinstate surtax persist, but opponents see a strong margin against it. The fight centers on expanding the income tax and curbing corporate taxation amid fiscal pressures.
A mob of anti Nazi protesters gather outside the British foreign office as Joachim von Ribbentrop arrives for talks with Viscount Halifax and Viscount Mulitix. Police mount heavy guards along Downing Street and around the foreign office to prevent disruptions. Ribbentrop’s car reaches the entrance amid tense scenes and a clenched fist salute from some demonstrators.
Lieut. Gov. Thomas Kennedy, backed by CLO chairman John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers, enters the Pennsylvania Democratic gubernatorial race. He faces Pittsburgh attorney Charles Alvin Jones, endorsed by the state committee, and Attorney General Charles J. Margit. Kennedy emphasizes labor issues, wage and tax policy, schooling funds, and party independence from bosses as he campaigns toward the May 17 primaries. Lewis cites 800,000 labor voters in the state, predicting Kennedy would win at least 41,000 votes in the primary.
Petitions circulated in Union City on behalf of AL Bross seeking the Republican nomination for the state assembly in the Thin District of the county. He faces incumbent Joh B. Van Audburg, a World War veteran with broad local support, while no Democratic candidate has announced. Corry Shien leads the petition drive and local friends back Bross, aiming to unseat the incumbent.
Murray Levine sought an extension of police hesitation to negotiate for the return of his 12 year old son Peter held for ransom. A conference with Director Philip S. Tid en, Mayor Harry Beatt, Police Chief Frank L. Stirlingham, and others discussed extending police policy amid tense local reactions. The meeting aimed to decide on a possible freer hand in negotiations and police actions.
The W Woolworth Co will open a spacious new store March 18 in the Shen block on Pike. Manager George Ayers says preparations are underway and the entire lower half of the Cahen ibrock building has been remodeled for the store. Large display windows flank three entrances as stock arrives, with merchandise priced from 10 cents to a dollar. The Ajax building store will remain open until Wednesday morning, with a transfer of stock and displays to complete for the formal opening next Friday at 7:00 pm.
Canicon V. King of Corry, Erie county registrar of wills, spoke to about 30 Kiwanis members at the Hotel Corry on WPA and storm sewer projects. The talk highlighted Works Progress Administration efforts and progress on local public works with plans for a future joint meeting in Warren and Garry counties in April.
United Press reports congressional leaders foresee adjournment by early June with 12 to 14 weeks left for remaining business. A moderate wage and hours bill may pass if House leadership agrees on a compromise acceptable to southern Democrats. The White House signals a hands off stance and no new major proposals this session.
Measles cases rose with 22 new infections today reported by Acting Health Officer H. S. Buringame amid a rapid citywide outbreak. One chicken pox case noted and a long list of names and ages of affected children and youths from multiple streets, highlighting the extent of the spread.
New York March 10 authorities resumed inquiries into the insolvency of Richard Whitney Co. The firm’s unsecured indebtedness was estimated between 1 million and 2 million dollars as federal and state investigations continue and the company remains suspended from the New York Stop and Card Exchanges.
Ed ward Lowher Stokes, longtime Philadelphia congressman, announced his bid for the U S Senate from Pennsylvania. The move adds to the field seeking the Republican nomination as the party gathers in Havertown for this development.
Local report notes a mild spring day with clear skies and light winds. Residents enjoy outdoor activities as forecasts hint at improving temperatures and possible rain later in the week.
Paris March 10 premier Camille Chautemps and his cabinet resigned after seven weeks in office as Popular Front factions refused extra ordinary powers to safeguard the treasury. Leon Blum accepted presidential offer to reorganize the Popular Front and included Communists in the coalition. Chautemps declared that Socialists and Communists would not support his ministry and warned he would resign if ministers changed.
Reports from Vienna state new outbreaks and security alerts as Chancellor Schuschnigg urges a national plebiscite on Austria's independence. Nazi veterans and Catholic storm troopers allegedly monitor the situation. cabinet member Seyss-Inquart faces resignation rumors amid tensions with Berlin. Police and army units guard key cities as crowds chant against the plebiscite plan.
Spanish Nationalists, in one of the great offensives of the civil war, have driven Republican troops in nine torce d parties along the 110 mile Aragon front, dispatches said today. An estimated 409,000 troops are engaged, with 180,000 on the insurgent side and 220,000 on the other.
Townsend, an older pension advocate, petitions the Supreme Court to review the Wetley jail sentence tied to his conviction for contempt of a house committee. He argues the District of Columbia court refused his request to introduce transcripts from committee hearings. He walked out of the May 21, 1938 hearing after signaling he could not testify further amid alleged intimidation and harassment by committee members.
Myer Harrison and Joseph Mandel were held under $25,000 bond in Pittsburgh on charges of violating the state Securities Act tied to a stock selling scheme that allegedly defrauded investors of more than $200,000. Charges filed by Eugene A. Holland of the Pennsylvania Securities Commission. They waived hearings before Alderman David A. Smith.
President Roosevelt submitted to Congress an integrated long range program of water conservation and flood control. He recommended a six year plan funding water and flood controls, guided by a comprehensive National Resources Committee plan. The proposals cover surveys and construction in irrigation, flood control, navigation, water supply, and pollution control.
Senator James Byrnes proposes replacing the three member Tennessee Valley Authority board with a single administrator. The idea drew debate in Congress as President Roosevelt faces the indirectorship dispute and House panels advance the independent offices bill with TVA items. Norris supports some features, suggesting a three executive businessmen board as more capable for TVA management. Charles Kromas returns to Erie after visiting home.
Corry Hospital moves toward fully equipping a modern obstetrical room with new delivery bed and electric block donated by Dr John C Kibler. Board notes February reports, 108 patients served, 18 births, 23 minor operations, and a pending funds review.
Work on the storm sewer below West Pleasant Street is delayed as additional over-foot pipe is awaited. The Austin Company has supplied tile, while the remaining 580 feet on Pleasant Street was awarded to Altoona Cement Products Co. March 14 delivery is doubtful without timely shipment. WPA crews pause until next Thursday and will resume once tile arrives and ground is prepared.
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