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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1938
Page
1
Jones Group Seeks Pennsylvania Political Victory Amid Labor Attacks
Philadelphia leaders launch statewide campaign against labor influence with Kennedy and Lewis factions. Kelly accuses Kennedy and Lewis of power, urges unity to back Jones for governor and secure 1941 national convention backing. McCloskey resigns after pledges to steady party footing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Lewis
Dronk
John F. Frankish
United Press
Philadelphia
John B. Kelly
U. S
Joseph F. Gusey
John L. Lewis
Thomas Hennedy
John Lawra
Kennedy
Socratia
Pennsylvania
Big Ang
Elly
Chas
bIvin Jones
Pittsburgh
Asnnedy
United
Mace
Mick Clarkey
Steyn
Ohio official: Roosevelt Highway route will not change
An Ohio official said Route 6 will stay on its current path despite a proposed re routing plan. Meantime the Roosevelt Association may reconsider, with paving promised this summer and new road signs planned along the corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Ohio Road
Chanson
L. L. Drasser
Cleveland
Divisiona En- Bene
Ohio Gtats Bleaways Department
U. S
Mul Village
Iinkgro
Albion
Corry
Meadyile
Craisier
Messville
Pennsylvania Highway Department
Pymanningdom
Meadville
Drassler
C.F. Brown Af Corry
Association
Railway labor vows to oppose wage cuts amid reelection talks
George M. Harrison, president of the Railway Labor Executives Association, says unions will vigorously resist wage reductions affecting nearly 1,000,000 workers. He notes a recent freight rate increase offsets pay hikes and reaffirms unity with 49 Pennsylvania locals in supporting Kennedy’s campaign locally after a White House meeting on rail economic issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ey United Press
Washington
George M. Harrison
Railway Labor Executives’ Association
Iniona
White House
Bby Presi
Roosevelt
Weges
Harrison
Thomas Kenedy
Goveror
Pennsylvania
Ibratienty
Aus
Labor Non-Partitian League
Kennedy
Kennedly
John L. Lewis
Man Sentenced to County Jail for Motor Charges
B. McFarland of West Pleasant Street was fined $10 on each count by Alderman Porter. In default of payment he was ordered to short terms in Erie County jail. Police said McFarland operated a car on Ohio license plates for an extended period and was arrested by State Motor Policeman Blythe from the Joval sub station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blythe
Joval
Board approves attorney payment in district litigation case
The Board of Education authorized payment of 300 to attorney Francis B. Quinn for services in the action against the district. The payment completes a 50 fee and confirms ongoing litigation details as the board meets last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOARD
He Weir Gronius
Board of Education
Te Falance
Francis B. Quinn
Eit Brig
Khe
U.S. Fleet Moves Out To Pacific For War Games
United States ships sailed from San Pedro California at midnight and by 2 AM were underway for war games off the Pacific coast. Officials kept the maneuver secret to avoid revealing naval strength as the fleet passed the Los Angeles Long Beach breakwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Con
Rocky Grove man held for grand jury action
A. McAlister of Rocky Grove Pay was held for grand jury on charges from the State Treasure Commission. He waived a hearing after arrest on insurance tiling without proper licenses and representing an unauthorized company. Venango county agents led the case, with involvement by workers bearing the name Veteran a of Hertford Chile Wilkes-Barre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uraea
Franklin
A. McAlister
Rocky Grove
State Treurance Commission
MccAllster
Tester
L Dale
Superintendent Dewey Reports Highlights of Convention
Supt Ralph Dewey presented a Board of Education report on the recent educational convention in Atlantic City. He outlined key programs and activities shown at the convention and summarized notable sessions and aims for local education improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Ralph
Atlanticity
Board of Education
Board probes propaganda in health work
Corry Public Schools health program faced a protest at the Board of Education meeting led by Dr. Jamies H. Wright. The dispute centers on a nurse’s letter to parents about eye treatment urged by an Erie specialist and potential political inferences within the school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Public
Board of Education
Jamies H. Wright
Erie
Evie
Wright
Wead
Department of Public Instruction
Aleps
Morton
Vnoara
Department’ of Public Instruction
Varing
Officials Launch Nationwide Hunt for Kidnapped Boy
In New Rochelle on March 15 federal and local officers began a nationwide search for 12 year old Peter Levine kidnapped February 24 for 30 000. The father Murray Levine said authorities would stay active without jeopardizing the kidnapers safe for ransom talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SY Inter Pree
New Rochelle
G-men
Peter Levine
Murray Levine
Six New Measles Cases Reported In Li
Li health authorities report six new measles cases today. Names include Will Owens aged 4 at 960 East Main Street Shirley Shager age 2 at 613 South Center Street Rasher Layson age B at 134 West Frederick Street Jean Marie Haenel at 6223 Northweat Street Carlyle Bitch age 42 at 462 Weak Smith Wheat Jerry Way age 7 at 15 Brookee 8 Burlingame. Halt Officer Manion:
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Charles Owens
Main Street
Shirley Shager
South Center Street
Rasher Layson
West Frederick Street
Jean Marie Haenel
Northweat Street
Carlyle Bitch
Jerry Way
Brookee
Manion
French Will Not Give Aid
Desperate reports from Barcelona say Loyalist defenses crumble toward the Catalonian orientation as Nationalist forces strike. Gen Francisco Franco’s troops press west after a four day drive while Loyalist troops fail to halt the advance. Reliable dispatches note Premier Juan Negrin arrived in Paris seeking French artillery and air support, which France refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Hendayib
Pyanco
Extrame
Talaeize
Barcelona
Spain
Grini
Generglissima
Francisca Feanco
Reliabla WepaShaisti
Govelist Premi¢e
Juan Negri
Paris
Mane
Bitter factionalism alleged in Pennsylvania police ranks
Robert M. Bair, an arms expert, accuses interdepartmental politics of sowing rifts between the former state police and highway patrol in Pennsylvania. He says his suspension from the Motor Police stems from clashes with Captain Thomas F. Martin and disputes over appointive posts for a Democratic legislature candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ey United Press
Harrisburg
Highway Patrol
P.W. Foote
Pennsylvania Motor Police
Robert M. Bair
Nomlinance
Mspeator
Bair
Cagt
Thomas F. Martin
Mersey Training School
Behalh
Motor Police
Arearms
Woman to receive $6,000 for injuries in Crawford case
In Meadville Pennsylvania on March 15 Abe Johnston Williams wife of State Policeman Delmar Williams won a verdict against Willard Van Camp and Bette Heckeian for negligence. The Crawford County jury found Williams suffered permanent injuries from an automobile crash near Meadville and awarded $8,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cry
Meadville
Abe Johnston Williams
Sharon
Delmar Willamm
Ene
Crawford County
Williama
Willard van Camp
Bette Heckeian
Britain and United States accused over naval program
Lawmakers clash as the Vinson bill to authorize 46 new warships is debated. Republican Rep. Tinkham charges Churchill remarks imply Britain and the U S are aligned on a parallel naval program, despite official denials from Hull and Leahy. The dispute centers on possible future cooperation against common naval threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lnited
Washington
Roosevelt
Great Britain
United States
House
Vinson
George Holden Tinkham
Massachusetts
Carl Vinson
Dy Ga
House Naval Affair Committee
Cordell Hull
Wiliam D. Leahy
Naval Operations
Winkham
Wintham
Wyngton Churchill
United Press
London
Tinkhar
Churchill
Mercer murder trial opens for former barber Williams
A jury begins deliberations in Mercer County as Edward Williams, 61, a former Washington, Pa., barber, faces murder charges for the February 18 shooting of Nicholas Poros at Florea’s beer tavern in Greenville. Witnesses say Williams entered with a drawn revolver, fired, then fled with the gun later recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Annes Eres Merchr
Edward Williams
Washington, Pa
Barber
Nicholas Poros
Florea
Greenville
Williams
Washington
Flores
Pour Bule Jeta
Reybiyer
Floros
District Rivers Carry Off Rain Water
The district's rivers carried off the excess rain from Sunday and Monday, reducing flood danger. Waters along the larger streams fell back as cooler weather checked rising levels and tributaries resumed normal flow. The rivers tapped a salute to the second anniversary of the St Patrick's Day flood, with restrained conditions prevailing.
Compulsory Attendance Act Faces Local Opposition
Corry School Board votes to protest raising compulsory school age from 16 to 18 arguing it harms students who can learn and that schools fail to encourage capable youths. The board approved sending a letter to the State Department of Public Instruction detailing objections. The decision was adopted by four votes to two with two members opposing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Board of Education
Austin Johnson
Johnson
State Department of Public Instruction
Baines
Messrs
Henlyn
Johnson and Shoop
Marton
Lambing
District Seeks to Quash Westley Claim in Erie Court
Solicitor Waiter Seoth told the Board of Education he filed a motion in Erie court to strike Frank E. Westley’s back salary claim of 4076. Arguments are expected later this month as Solicitor Swott pursues the district’s interests. The board declined to recognize the former tax collector’s salary claims. The argument date had not been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waiter
Seoth
Board of Education
Court of Erie
Frank E. Westley
Swott
Demonstrator Burns Nazi Flag at German Consulate
In St. Louis on March 15 police intervened after an anti Nazi protester set fire to a swastika flag in the German consulate window. Consul Dr Herbert Diel condemned the act as an insult to his country and called for calm as onlookers cheered. An unidentified man on the 13th floor used a blowtorch to ignite the flag, while a pole on the 14th floor appeared to support the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Mar
Herbert Diel
Hitler proclaims Austrian entry into the Reich
News from Berlin reports Hitler formally accepts Austria into the German Reich and pledges its future role in greater Germany. Mass crowds applaud as 27 000 troops pass review, while Nazification proceeds and April 10 plebiscite rules are issued restricting Jewish voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freie Tenna
London
Fuehrer
Adolf Hitler
Austria
Greater
Cet'emany
Oll Hapsburg Palace
Hettigs' Square
Tomd
Hitler
Malich
Tas
Tewders
Naziem
Hiller
Emrlin
Germany
Neville Chamberlain
Great Britain
Britain
Spring Weather Grips Corry and Vicinity
The Corry area enjoys clear skies after a cloudy morning with moonlit night giving way to bright sun. Warmer weather is forecast for Wednesday as conditions improve across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Misot Way
Gomy
Unis
Ex-Governor Harvey Taylor backs Pinchot bid for governor
Former Republican State Chairman M Harvey Taylor endorsed Gimford Pinchot for Pennsylvania governor to halt a drive for dictatorship. The note references Taylor’s resignation and succession by Edward Green in the party leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unites Creee
M. Harvey Taylor
Gimford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Imne
Ameri iPaylor
Edward Green
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Nous Hhw
LABOR
Jones
U.S
Pacific
INPA
Police
Mercer
Westley
Erie Court
Munich
Harvey Taylor
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