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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1937

Page

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Amelia Earhart Reaches Honolulu on First World Flight Leg

Aero Supply Corp workers return after a two day walkout as union organizers push for a Corry local of the International Association of Machinists. About 95 percent back at work. wage talks settle near ten percent plus overtime. Local charter expected soon. more plants to follow.

Amelia Earhart Honolulu Chrysler Aero Supply Corporation International Association of Machinists American Federation of Labor Carl $. Carlson Jamestown Drand Theatre Aero Supply Corp Carlson Aero Supply

Seventy-Five Goi Junior High Students to Receive Honors

Seventy five pupils at Goi Junior High School will receive honor awards for citizenship and scholarship in a general assembly tomorrow morning. Principal Harold G. Wolf will present the awards and explain student achievements. Twelve students will receive the highest awards, with fourteen receiving the top 6 inch letters. Notable honorees include Virginia Armitage Helen Beckwith Louis Hurlbert and Mary Shields. The 10:45 a.m. ceremony will be attended by Kiwanis and Rotary guests and the public is invited.

Goi Harold G. Wolf Virginia Armitage Helen Beckwith Louis Hurlbert Mary Shields Claire Arnold Marion Kiming Edward Armitage Junior Bjorkauist Phyllis Lindsley Richard Olin Fielen Bush Frances Lyman Mary Helene Hillstrom Charlotte Mack Kiwania Rotary Clubs

French woman held for shooting diplomat

Madame Madeleine de Fontages, held in Petite Roquette prison in Paris, admitted to regretting her pistol jammed during the shooting of Count Charles de Chambrun, a noted diplomat and descendant of the Asfiye tte family.

Sibotera Paris Madeline de Fontages Petite Roquette Charles de Chamibrun Asfeyette

Townsend in Corry Saturday

Townsend founder of the Old Age Pension plan will visit Corry Saturday morning arriving at 7:53 and leaving for Cambridge Springs later. He will address a meeting at Cambridge Springs Saturday afternoon and spend two hours in Corry to greet Townsend Club members and supporters.

En Brands Townsend Club Townsend Olih

Death of Mrs Henry Keppel in Corry

Mrs Henry Keppel longtime Corry resident and church supporter dies at Mayo Clinic Rochester after three week treatment. Survived by son Harrigan H Keppel and daughter Mrs Edward Hawkins plus three brothers. Prayer services at home then St Pauls Church followed by burial in Pine Grove cemetery family mausoleum.

Mira Henry M. Keppel Mayo Brothers’ Clinic Rochester Mirn Brie Keppel Eastern Star Hawkins John Miller Columbbus Henry Curry Otto Webster N.Y Mott Sinsie St. Paul's Church

Gehrig Signs For 36000 With New York Yankees

United Press reports Jon Gehrig of the New York Yankees agreed to a 36000 season for baseball this year. Gehrig spoke by long distance with manager Joe McCarthy to finalize terms while owner George m. Bromer reportedly pushed for a higher figure.

United Press St, Petersburg Fis Jon Gehrig New York Yankee Hobout Gehrig Joe McCarthy Yankee Fa Wie Otwen Motarhw Col Tarah Bromer Matin Cparne

Earhart completes first lap of world flight at 8 25 a m

Amelia Earhart Putnam lands at Wheeler Field after the first leg of her globe circling flight. Her Electra touched down 8 25 a m Pacific time, averaging 157 mph on the initial lap and 170 mph earlier, with Paul Mantz Capt Harry Manning and Pred Noon aboard. A second leg to Howland Island 1800 miles away follows at dawn.

Honolulu Wendell Burch Prees Onolulu Wheeler Field Paul Mantz Harry Manning Marine Air Navator California Manila

Half Day Paris Protest Strike Unites Two Million Workers

Two million workers in the greater Paris area joined a one morning general strike protesting the killing of five left front adherents. The walkout paralyzed normal activities while red flags appeared at major sites. Police reported only a small clash in Place de la Bastille and organizers kept the protest peaceful to urge concessions from the left front government.

United Press Paris Chehy Tecums Place de la Bautse Pol'ge

Kiwanians Hear Talk On Health Insurance

Kiwanis members heard Dr. James v. Sterls assistant secretary of the Erie County Medical Association speak at a luncheon on health insurance. Dr. Stark presented a detailed view of the proposed social plan and its objectives from a medical perspective. Several local doctors attended, including N. Troy Gillette C. F. Bennett A. G. Rees E. H. Harmon of Cornwallville Hubert Heerten W. W. Hutchinson of Buffalo Charles P. Keating Tree Hayes Harristown Meastville etc.

James v. Sterls Erie County Medical Association Kiwania Club Stark Ck’h Girs N. Troy Gillette F. Bennett A. G. Rees E. H. Harmon Cornelis‘ville Hubert Heerten W. W. Hutchingon Buffalo Char'es P. Keating Tree Hayes Harritorg

Striking Chrysler workers face eviction by court order

Detroit March 18 Chrysler Corporation attorneys seek injunctions to eject about 6,000 sit down strikers from $50,000,000 in Detroit area plants. The United Automobile Workers Union had halted production at nine plants, with a court order requiring dispersal by 9 A M. Sheriff and authorities prepared to enforce the ruling amid tense stand off at factory gates.

United Press Detroit Mar Chrysler Corporation Averet Bola Mils Ani Bhacte Jncite Inftote Leila Unitei Automobile Workers Union deBanes Rome Astania Nyeng Annyalor Veventee Peinpiell Fe von Netores Pratt Cope Fey Joy Gomprhell Thomas Wilcos

Vote on state income tax proposal in 1988 election

Harrisburg report notes voters will decide in November 1988 whether Pennsylvania adopts a graduated income tax through a constitutional amendment. The measure moved through committee yesterday with support in a close 82 to 3 vote, clearing a path for next year’s ballot.

Unifed Harrisburg Pennsylvania Toseph Simon Chitan Lee

Bloodied cab war spurs city police patrols at Tam

In Ortoagio on March 18 police deployed emergency patrols to halt violent clashes between Ween strikers and general commuter rivals. Commissioner John Pierpigngast ordered 14 squads of five officers to patrol Tam downtown stations and rail hubs as seven cab drivers were injured and rushed to hospital after dawn chaos.

United Press Ortoagio 4Police Tive Tureau Saiit Juikeenen Strutty Fur Umiergency Atv Leon Iarila Jens Ceven Mereona

Franklin Girl Fatally Hurt in Vehicle Collision

Nine year old Betty Breese died at Franklin Hospital after being struck by a truck near the Third Ward area as she darted from between two parked autos. Driver Martin Beers reported collapsing from grief after the incident. witnesses described the child’s sudden dash into the truck’s path.

Unicon Reese Franklin Bety Breese Franklin Martial 4 Beers

Murder Trial Shifts Focus to Third Party Angle

Reported sensational murder case details hinge on alleged third party involvement. Testimony centers on Mrs Sample and others as investigators weigh the fatal shooting of Mrs Ritzasith Sasuply with trials and possible penalties pending.

Mtalys John Tf Magar Wisbuc Uner Che Mra Ritzasith Lie Theovomot Mrs Sample Larrille Hogi Wien Ian Uno Tewin Dintelut Marjinion Crmham Ube Sample Commonwealth Latay Yipld Iity le Vneveau Wale Doen Dingles

Margiort May Quit Cases If Maxey Remains

State Supreme Court Justice George W Minswyemia says he would not be surprised if Margiort leaves cases if Maxey stays. The case involves Charles J. Manglithh writ and the death of Fumie C. Monnghart. The court scheduled proceedings in Syinuwavet with Miscay and Sammeset as key figures in the ongoing trial.

United Press Somerset State Supreme Court George W Fumie C. Monnghart Margloll Remyil Addy Dustin Misay Sammeset Scrapton Saul Ani Samiile Monaghan Uniontown Maxey SaniLe

REA program advances amid progress in Bea ver dam area

The REA rural electrification project moves forward with pole lines being laid near Donallan Hill and Bequirtam. Crews report rapid progress as lines extend toward Beaverdam with anticipation of broader area illumination and service.

Electriciension Beaverdam Donallan Hill Bequirtam Ersttell Tor RBA

Fire Truck Drivers Benefit By New Bill

March 18 report notes legislation affecting fire truck drivers. details unclear due to OCR corruption but mentions a bill proposed to assist drivers and possible wage or benefit changes. Names and locations are obscured in the text.

Dams to Flood Dozens of Western Pennsylvania Towns

United Press reports seven large flood control dams would submerge 20 385 people in thirteen western Pennsylvania communities including Millers, Drakes Mills, Newton Mills, and Campbell s Mills while several others would be protected by levees. Estimated damages exceed 4 5 million dollars with railroad and highway relocations costing tens of millions.

Robert Shubert United Press United Press Star Pittsburgh Allegheny Mountains Onia River United States Army Engineers National Flood Control Art Penn~ Sylvania Millers Bission Drakes

Unemployment Taxes Discussed By State Representatives

Report notes a 1985 context with a meeting led by Hayden Doyle and others addressing employers and unemployment tax plans. Mentioned counties include Mire, Crawford, Mercer, Venayen, Caplin, MeKorn, Forest, Warren, and Gimeran. discussion centers on new tax measures and possible reforms.

Fyavy Garden Annie Consuns Hayden Doyle Mire Crawford Mercer Venayen Caplin MeKorn Torest Warren Anil Gimeran Countien

Bradford Bank Clerk Acquitted on 20 Counts in Fraud Trial

A federal court jury acquitted Benson Benford, a clerk at the defunct Benfor's Commercial National Bank, on 20 counts of making false entries. Judge Robert M. Gibson directed a not guilty verdict on three other counts, clearing opposition in the case from Het, Pa.

Uncer Het Dfazel Benson Dievant Benfor’s Commercial National Banc Miss Benson Robert M. Gibson

Northwest University Law Ad hoc Witness Attacks Court Control

Dyan Lesa Green from Northwestern University testified to the Senate judiciary committee that the Supreme Court was gutted by politics, challenging recognized constitutional control. The session examined executive and legislative balance and the court's role in governance.

NFRD High Court Dyan Lesa Green Northwestern University Law Adhoct Senate Judiciary Comvarties Te Supreme Court

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