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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1931

Page

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California search for girl's killer continues after brutal slaying

San Diego reports detail a violent case as investigators pursue a suspect linked to the 1931 Virginia or Virginia Brooks murder. Autopsy notes reveal hair clues and claims connect a suspect to the New York case, while officers widen the manhunt among ranchers and locals near Danny Kearney Mesa.

United Press San Diego Cally Mara Nile Virginia Brooks Ner Gurderer Uney Harry L. Wilblatrom Cie Jden Jalice San Dingo Cal William Edward Hickman Virginia Trooles Gil Virginia Aj Renue Avosion Danny Kearney

Franco Italian Naval Accord Terms Made Public

The Franco Italian naval accord terms are revealed official memorandum shows France and Italy cap two battleships each to 22 333 tons. Ships will bear guns up to 12 inches. Paris plans a 23 93 ton super cruiser under naval ministry schemes. Submarine tonnage limited until 1930 under world disarmament talks. London treaty caps US Britain Japan battleship and cruiser tonnages. Italy remains focused on 10 000 ton cruisers including Gorizia class as Turin notes a new planet Ba discovered by astral photography.

Webb Miller United Press London Sefire Frange 13 Naval Ministry Whic United States Britain Japan Wrameek and Taly Bulding Gorizia Pola

Congressmen Back French Creek Route Plan

Meadville Tribune reports Congressmen Shreve Cochran cite Army engineers delaying canal recommendation yet show inland waterway potential. They argue Allegheny River and French Creek could support a canal from Franklin to Lake Erie, with power prospects cited as pivotal.

Shreve Cochran French Creek New Lake Erie Qhio River Canal Mitton W. Shreve Rriecormwrov Duveriers Meadville Tribune Edn Lake Win Dhioiver Army Wranklin Lake Erie Congress Diis Shenango

Witness Refuses Name of Banker in Harrisburg Probe

The state Senate utility investigation ordered John R. Warriss to remain in Harrisburg under subpoena after he refused to name the Scranton banker who advised the Public Service Commission on the Scranton Spring Brook water rate case. The sergeant at arms was directed to remove him from the witness stand if he persisted.

Senate Harrisburg Contera United Press Arrisburg Tee Today John R Scranton Apeisburg Warmest Sergeant At Arms Warrrim Public Service Commission Scranton- Spring Brook Earnest Marr

Two Million For Control Of Floods Bu Unit

War Department allocates nearly two and a half million dollars for road control and navigation projects across the United States. Major sums fund Mississippi River diver improvements at Lake Bolivar Mississippi, and various locations in Hawaii, Louisiana, and other districts.

Bruce Washington Mar War Department Lake Bolivar Miss. Hawania Gie Vickabury

Mayor Walker Could Be Named in New York Inquiry

A New York inquiry into Tuscany controlled city governance may name Mayor James Walker. The Society for the Prevention of Crime and lawmakers consider charges against Walker, citing laxity and incompetence similar to District Attorney Crain. City Club may also file against the mayor. Motion picture director P. W. Bar leads today after an auto crash.

United Press New York Min James 4. Willer California Ety Thomas C. T Ceain Sociely Legislatrre Walker Crain

Lee Wood Elevates to Executive Editor of World Telegram

Lee B Wood longtime Corry native and Amherst graduate is appointed executive editor of the merged World Telegram in New York City. He previously led the Telegram and has a long Scripps Howard career including editor roles in Cleveland and Oklahoma City. The promotion follows the World Telegram merger and places Wood atop the metropolitan daily.

Lee Wood NEW York World Telegram New York World New York Telegram Howard Lee B. Wood P. G. Wood Corry Boy Telegram Wood New World-Telegram Scripps Howard World/Telegram Herbert Bayard Swope the World Les Wood Tadder Loday New York City Len Wood Corry High School Amherst Journal United Press France Paris Scripps-Howard Cleveland Scrip

Record-breaking U S plane crash recall across Ohio river

Captain Riker, flying at nearly four miles a minute, crashed in a marsh beside the Ohio River after a fuel pump failure and stuck for about 30 minutes in the cockpit. He telegraphed a self report to Army officials, describing survival and the fall from altitude.

New York Ta Riker Tati Ky Tak Maraty Ohio River Army Enuition Service J. Grogan Ohio Jriver Rivar Het

CCHS Confident Of Business Recovery

Adolph Ochs, publisher of the New York Times, said in Los Angeles that business is on the uptick and the world, especially the United States, is entering a period of sounder days. He noted the transition period is ending and praised the energy of young people driving growth.

United Press Los Angeles Mar Adolph Ochs The New York Times Das Honolulu United States Ochs

International Tea a Pleasant Corry Club Event at Mott Street

The Corry Woman's Club hosted an International Tea yesterday afternoon at the club house on Mott street. About one hundred and fifty attendees enjoyed decorations and costumes representing Sweden Japan Ireland early America China Finland France Holland Colonial Russia. The program featured songs by May Howard Stella Barry Nellie Wight Amelia Tryon and others plus Swedish folk songs and child performances. Hosts served refreshments at each table making it one of the club's happiest occasions.

Corry Woman's Club Tives Mott Street Éssex Sweden Japan Ireland America China Finland France Holland Russia Fufly May Howard Stella Barry Nellie Wight Amelia ‘Tryon Union City O. H. Andrews Charles Stewart D. A. Hillstrom Childd Sen Agnes Connell Lucile Murray J. J. Haight

Police Seek Check Swindler Mentioned in Highway Fraud

Local police are aiding a state highway department in chasing Frank Slavin, the suspect behind bogus checks. A forged Pennsylvania State Highway Department Pittsburgh division check, payable through First National Bank of Pittsburgh, drew 838.81 from a recent case. Officials warn more counterfeit scripts may be circulating and urge vigilance.

Highway Department Thhe City Puhxsulawney Pennsylvania Stite Highway Department Pittsburgh Frank Slavin C. M. Wilhelm State Policy

Stewart Broadside Halts Salary Increases

Harrisburg march 11. Assemblyman G Albert Stewart attacked a salary rising measure halting the plan as the House withdrew House Bill 580 from the notice calendar. The broadside against the bill prevented any salary increase for all probation officers statewide by eight hundred dollars per year.

Unecerics Harrisburg Nnne Sary G. Albert Stewart Clearfelis Neve

Today’s Five Best radio entertainments schedule

The radio lineup lists programs on WABC WEAF NBC and NEC networks with times from 6 100 p m to 9 30 p m featuring Bill Schudt Little Jack Little Bobby Jones Mausleal cocktail and Pleasure hour. Programs include Going to Press and Cocktail hour style entertainment across stations and networks.

WABC CBS Bill Schudt WEAF NBC Little Jack Little Bobby Jones WEAM NEC Jn Mausleal WIZ

Progressives Debate in Washington at Carlton Hotel

A diverse group of independents and reformers gather at the Carlton ballroom to discuss an economic and social program to be pressed in the next Congress. The meeting centers on the influence of wealth in politics and the fight over prohibition as a political issue.

United Press Washington Iris Norris Neering Jinner Jubior Juders Carlton Hotel Wortis Joard Steling Con

Five firms face cattle indemnity action in Philadelphia courts

Attorney General Schnader announced judgment entered against five pending companies in Philadelphia courts over the cattle indemnity scandal. State seeks to recover 97,822 dollars.

Harrisburg Schnader Philadelphia Seaky

Highway department assurances on Columbus Ave.

State Assemblyman King reports highway department backing for a Columbus Avenue improvement plan. Harrisburg information shows a favored extension from the Hor Crook bridge east to Warren County line with about 80,000 dollars in state aid per mile and Erie county to cover remaining costs. County finances may limit full project acceptance, with plans to start some construction this year if feasible.

Jo Hl Prehot Corry Columbus Quebue Harrrnsburg King Boulos Hor Crook Bridge Huy Gioulal Gow Plau Ener Street Lindsey Hollow Gadiades Tite Galety Img Highway Department Cone Ward Harrisburg Elf Warnes Emuty New York State Line Raymond Yoad Jakemar Wayne Township Mring Erie Erie County Visite Samuel Lewis Hghways Pile Chot East Lake Evie

Convicted Youth Guilty Of Girl's Murder In Indiana

Virgil Kirkland, a Gary athlete, was found guilty of murdering Arlene Draves at a drinking party. The jury of nine farmers and three tradesmen deliberated about 14 hours and 22 minutes before delivering a life imprisonment verdict read at 8:40 p.m. by Judge Grant.

Eres Valparaiso Ind Virgil Kirkland Gary Arlené Draves Indiana Grant P

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