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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1938
Page
1
Unclear readable fragments reference March deadlines and civil service enrollment. Mentions schools, advertisements, and warnings about misled postings. Text is garbled and lacks coherent events or named entities.
United Press reports Senator Joseph F. Guffey endorses Governor George H. Earle for the Democratic senatorial nomination, stating he will back Earle regardless of others. The pledge sharpens internal tensions as factions weigh support for gubernatorial candidates and party leaders eye future primaries.
In Uniontown Pennsylvania on March 14 a deformed six year old girl named Alice Harris was to testify as a mute witness. Her unwed mother and her grandfather David Harris a well to do farmer near Portville were to be tried on charges of ill treating the child. The defense filed a motion to quash the indictment.
Former Mayor William B. McNair announced his campaign for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. He pledged to reform tax policies and advocate for balanced fiscal measures, outlining plans to align state spending with growth and modernize public services.
Paris report says Premier Leon Blum formed a new popular front government pledging to meet duties in Europe without delay and with quiet firmness. He took office after Camille Chautemps resigned, leaving France briefly without a government amid Europe’s crisis since the world war. The foreign post goes to Joseph Bray? Continued on Page Seven.
Leaders John L. Lewis and William Green launch charter drives for a new Pennsylvania federation of labor. Lewis, head of the United Mine Workers and CIO committee chair, plans to sign a charter for the Pennsylvania Industrial Union Council and push a May merger with the AFL. Green is expected to sign the charter as the plan forms a statewide labor coalition, with over 2100 locals invited to send delegates.
Absolute secrecy marked the six week Pacific war games as the United States fleet mobilized from Alaska and the Aleutians to Hawaii and American Samoa. For the first time journalists were barred from attending while Admiral Claude C Bloch and top commanders held the depart hour.
Pittsburgh March 14 Dr John B Jock Sutherland head coach University of Pittsburgh announced he would not enter politics or resign coaching duties amid pressure from party leaders to run for lieutenant governor He stated under no circumstances would he give up coaching football and political talks quickly ended without a clear offer or future consideration By mid afternoon the pressure from Republican circles subsided and Sutherland remained focused on football duties.
United Press reports Adolf Hitler entered Vienna in a triumphal procession amid massive crowds estimated at 500,000. He declared the German Reich will not fall apart, promising no threat or violence can disrupt its path as he prepared to stay at the Imperial hotel with 80,000 to 100,000 onlookers nearby.
In Chicago federal court John Henry Seadlund pleads guilty to the kidnapping of 72 year old Charles S. Ross, a retired greeting card manufacturer. A federal jury will decide if he receives the death penalty or a prison term as lawyers challenge Lindbergh law procedures and request a quick sentencing.
Clarence Darrow, famed criminal lawyer who fought capital punishment, lies in state as obituaries describe his 30 year residence at his modest home. He died at noon of heart trouble in old age. Ruby his wife, Paul his son and Jennie Carey Moore his sister are among those at his bedside.
Croponents and proponents of a proposed change to the Roosevelt highway plan gather in Chardon Geauga County Ohio to voice opinions on Route 6 from Boston to the Pacific Ocean The Roosevelt Highway Association led by CF Brown proposes moving the route west through Union City Malin Village Edinboro and into Albion Officials in Crawford County oppose the shift citing adverse effects on continental traffic and business W A Baird of Cambridge Springs named chairman of Crawford County committee to lead opposition tonight’s meeting to gauge sentiment and possible action The county commissioners in Hertfordshire were asked to consider improving the Loganville Espyville corridor as a practical eastern Ohio link across the Pymatuning to Ohio River and beyond
Debates begin in the House on Roosevelt's one billion dollar naval bill. A coalition of Republicans, the Democrats, Progressives and Farmer-Laborites seeks limits on the Navy and clearer U.S. international policy amid wartime European tensions.
United Press reports Pennsylvania Oil Trinitry Investigating Commission says a 29.8 percent crude oil price cut over the past year has been converted into profit by operators rather than passed to the public. Judge Balgy H. Suindh, chairman, claims the cut was absorbed by those with price control.
Harrisburg report shows more than one eighth of 11,362 examined Pennsylvanians in January tested positive for syphilis. Data indicate higher prevalence among women with four of seven samples testing positive.
Hotel Corry announces a major redecorating of the main dining room led by Manager Corry Oswalt. New gray tones, navy lamps, and a blue gray carpet create a modern look, with indirect lighting and blue pottery accents enhancing the overall color motif. The dining room is promoted as one of the most modern in northwestern Pennsylvania.
The 1988 convention will be held in Uniontown during the week of August 7. The event was moved from Ford City after Ford City members allegedly tried to change the date without consulting association officers.
A jumble of items notes Czchoslovakian stance against possible German invasion, a new chairmanship at a coal commission in London, European securities volatility tied to Ukrainian events, and a Washington report on Sen Norris pushing five man investigation rules. It also mentions the Supreme Court rejecting Al Capone’s appeal, Alcatraz, and a New Rochelle youth case amid federal and state disclosures.
Pennsylvania Power Test Case before PUC and state agencies centers on rates and utility financing. The Public Utility Commission and Liquor Control Board clash over authority in 11 Superior Court cases. Five utilities seek bank financing with Chase National Bank for home appliance sales via AG E operating affiliates. The commission blocks extending a $6 million mortgage bond issuance and orders retirement of remaining bonds.
Premier Chamberlain denounces Germany for seizing Austria and promises to review Britain’s high rearmament program. He warns the action unsettles central Europe, risks political unrest, and could slow economic appeasement efforts. Washington says the United States will proceed cautiously on recognizing Austria’s union with Germany.
Health officer John J D Flanigan announces 17 new measles cases over the weekend, with about 150 additional cases noted this week. Several children and residents list addresses across multiple streets as authorities urge continued vigilance and quarantine measures amid the outbreak.
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