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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1932
Page
1
Reports from Harbin and the Mongolian frontier describe large Soviet troop movements and numerous aircraft along the border. Japanese and Soviet officials deny any intention to fight, while observers note ongoing clashes among rival Chinese and Kirin forces under Japanese influence and a growing boycott of Japanese goods.
United Press report from Washington states House leaders and insurgents reached a deal to take up the inheritance tax provision of the billion dollar revenue bill as soon as the House meets. The sales tax will follow after two hours of debate on each item with a vote expected before adjournment tonight.
Hopewell New Jersey March 22 United Press staff correspondent reports a classified personal ad published in New York hints the Lindbergh baby ransom may have produced evidence from kidnappers. Authorities declined comment as the 29 day search remains futile while a decoded carrier pigeon note adds to the mystery.
The Corny Relief Fund presents Country Cousins at the high school auditorium on March 1 and 2. Mrs. J J Haight Mrs Charles Stewart and Mrs C A Pain lead rehearsals as a cast of Aunt Ophelia Sukey Meili Delis Sarah Jane Cecelia Lucy Melissa Samantha Sis Hopkins Miranty and others bring a lively comedy to town with tickets now on sale.
Chicago March 22 Landar B Schrontz 25 died after confronting a robber aiding Martha Tesmer 37 outside his home. He wrestled the purse containing 3.69, exchanged gunfire, was shot twice in the chest and died minutes later. Police seek to trace the killer and revolver.
Corry High announces the Junior Senior prom and reception scheduled for March 29. Dinner at Motel Corry at 6:30 with 130 guests. Toastmaster Guy Butters. Dance in Junior High gym from 9 to 1 with Donaldson's Firestone orchestra. Invitations issued. decorations limited due to budget. expected enjoyable program.
Frank Shannon of Pittston escaped two narrow wrecks en route to address the Od Fellows and Rebekahs anniversary gathering, suffering minor injuries after a pole strike near Mansfeld and a skidding, overturning crash near Mt. Jewett. he proceeded to attend the engagement. Three acquitted in Pittsburgh election law case as judge directs acquittal for Kilbuck Township Justice and two Dixmont attendants. costs awarded against Leo P. Richidan.
Wallace Caldwell wartime navy title and former Chicago board of education president acts as investigator in the Lindbergh kidnapping case. He says he holds important evidence and has presented it to Colpel Lindbergh Mrs Lindbergh Col Schwartzkopf and Gov Moore. He notes he is not working alone. Adolph Rottger 53 of Pittsburgh dies from injuries after being found unconscious with head lacerations following a Saturday night incident. autopsy ordered.
Listing of radio programs across networks WABO WHA WEAF and CBS. Highlights include Sanderson Crumit Musical Magazine Great Personalities and Columbia Convert Program with varied time slots and network affiliations.
United Press reports charges by J C Slane of Fedora Farms and Warmers National Grain Corp official C J Hutt that speculators started a bear raid through Europe travel rumors to manipulate wheat prices. Government grain stabilization concerns cited. Hutt denied complicity, noting no stabilization wheat scheme existed.
Four people perished early today in a blaze that destroyed the farm home of Stanley Haskett, eight miles southeast of Shawnee, Oklahoma. The dead include Stanley Haskett, 62, farmer, his wife Iva, 43, daughter Julia, 17, and son Donald, 5. A second son, Hugh Wilson Haskett, 13, escaped.
City 10 officials postponed the street signs project due to strained finances after two weeks of snow removal wiped out the budget. Mayor Ben J. Starr presided as the council deferred markers and planned a later review when funds allow.
Forty western Pennsylvania attorneys admitted to practice before the state supreme court in Pittsburgh include Joseph Anthony De Santis of Indiana Edwin M. Clark of Potter Willis Kent Elliott of Westmoreland Stephen Bruce Ewing and Joseph Michael Loughran of Bish Robert C. Haberstead Greene John T. Silveus and John Lewis Wilson of Butler among others.
New York March 23 ex Bethlehem Steel head Charles M Schwab was not re elected to the directorate of Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company at a Westonual meeting. He remains the largest shareholder in the firm and has indicated his plan to withdraw from all corporate activities except Bethlehem Steel.
In Pittsburgh and across western Pennsylvania, county leaders forecast an organization ticket win in the April primary but signs of a split in the contest for superior court judge emerged. Mayor Charles H. Kline hinted at possible support for Stadtfeld, while Butler leaders predicted a strong Stadtfeld vote. State officials and district leaders from Washington, Greene, Beaver, Lawrence, Westmoreland, Mercer, Fayette, Armstrong, Indiana, and Allegheny counties weighed options as party divisions became evident.
In Uniontown Pa March 22 witnesses who previously feared losing their jobs are to be summoned as prosecutors pursue murder charges against nine defendants tied to the fatal June 28 shooting during a mine strike at the Pricedale coal mine. The first witness to alter testimony, Benny Roberts of Arnold City, admitted he had told investigators he did not see the guards fire. He said fear of losing his job influenced his earlier statements.
A United Press report datelined Atlanta details a cyclone that cut a wide path through central Alabama and neighboring states. Deaths exceed 186 across Alabama Georgia Tennessee South Carolina and Kentucky with hundreds injured across communities from Tuscaloosa to Northport and Clanton. National guardsmen assist relief efforts amid looting fears as hospitals strain under surge of victims.
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