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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1938
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a raid and a mayoral context in New York City with vague references to a sensor and cleanliness. No clear names, dates, or outcomes readable to form a solid article item.
Clyde I Brown president of the Roosevelt Highway Association returns after a southern stay to push an early investigation of relocating Route 6 from Meadville to Union City via Edinboro and Albion. No action before the mid year meeting in June. study to compare both routes and hear proponents before any decision.
United Press reports that a House committee favored a Senate approved resolution to form a joint congressional probe into the Tennessee Valley Authority. The plan would create a 10 member investigating panel, five senators and five representatives, with authority covering all TVA components and a three member board after the expulsion of chairman Arthur E. Morgan by presidential order.
Charges of reckless driving were brought against Agent Shirn R D 1 after a collision at the corner of Union and West Ghuret streets. Shumsky’s car failed to negotiate a curve and struck the porch of Eugene Smitham’s home, damaging fruit trees. Chief John D. Flanigan said the defendant has ten days to appear for a hearing. The defendant reportedly settled for porch damage and tree replacements, claiming the accelerator jammed as he defended the vehicle.
In Harrisburg on March 29 officials discuss restricting city park use for carnivals and similar events. The Director of Property and Council consider seeding the plot to repair grass and review proposals for alternative celebrations such as Labor Day events while addressing town growth concerns. A separate item notes national wage legislation uncertainty impacting industries and federal policy.
Senator Borah declares democracy's survival depends on solving American woes not on alliances or aid grants. He faults Hull policy, warns unemployment and poverty fuel extremism, claiming social decay endangers democracy more than arms. He cites poverty and malnutrition as breeding grounds for communism and fascism.
United Press briefs report Czechoslovakia warned over German minority treatment. A F of L policies questioned at CIO Pennsylvania meeting. New York stocks unevenly opened then rose modestly. Rome notes Premier Mussolini's address may touch Spanish war and Franco relations. Treasury lowers price for Covient silver. Congressional appropriations bill passes Senate in revised form.
Washington March 29 Senate Banking and Currency Committee favored a wide reconstruction program. Amendments by Sen Glass would expand RFC powers to loan to public bodies and remove the 300 million limit. Jesse Jones and Harold Teas said the measure could enable 1.6 billion for business loans and new public body financing.
Former President Hoover, returning aboard the Normandie from a Europe tour, urged Congress to repeal the neutrality law and give the president power to set America's wartime relations. He said there is no immediate prospect of war in Europe and emphasized defense over offense after visiting 14 nations. He criticized the Senate plan to reorganize the government but rejected claims it equals dictatorship.
A report describes a proposed fingerprinting plan for pupils at St Edward's, drawing parental disagreement and school officials' involvement. The text notes intended points of contact with families and warnings from authorities amid questions about privacy and school safety.
City officials weigh daylight saving amid mixed opinions from council members and residents. Safety Director Richard Rossbacher may push for a formal vote after gauging public sentiment, while past attempts faced confusion and a failed citywide adoption. The proposal hinges on delays seen in larger centers and timing ahead of local schedules.
Nationalist forces press toward Lerida from Alzarrae eight miles away on the Catalonian front. Reports claim towers of the ancient city are visible from front positions as the Nationalists push a rapid northeast advance. Loyalist lines stiffen but concede ground loss amid fierce fighting.
PITTSBURGH March 29 John T Folens and Joe Senauskas lost another attempt to escape death after the State Supreme Court declined to permit them to withdraw their guilty pleas in the fatal shooting of Metra Seminak, a Warren County innkeeper. They claimed they pleaded guilty under assurance from Judge A B Arird that they would avoid the death penalty. The judge ordered execution by electric chair after they waived a jury trial.
Harrisburg March 29. Pennsylvania employment was comparatively steady in February after a sharp drop in machines and related industries. Labor and Industry Secretary Ralph Duwhore reported today.
Crosby files for Congress seeking re election to Harrisburg. The incumbent reportedly will not seek renomination. Crosby is listed as one of four Democrats seeking the nomination in the Grie Crawford district. Other candidates named are Norbert Fitzgerald Bernard Cochran and Dr Felix Shubert. A sharp intra party contest is expected.
United Press dispatch from Vienna reports monarchist leaders inclining followers to vote yea in the April 10 plebiscite to approve Nazi annexation of Austria. Gustav Martinides urged Kaiser Loyalists to back Hitler, asserting Archduke Otto had recognized the republic in December 1837, while Hitler told 18,000 in Berlin that he offered Schuschnigg a chance of exile he would not accept.
Harrisburg March 28 Kennedy for governor committee renewed charges of coercion by the Harle administration to force state employees to back the Earle Jones primary ticket. The group cited cases in Venango county and accused deputy highways secretary Roy B Brownmiller of pressuring supervisors. Gov Farle ordered an exhaustive civil rights probe, while the campaign claimed two highway workers were dismissed for Kennedy support.
The Gerry School District sought to strike Frank Westley’s claim for 4676 dollars alleging insufficient information. Judge urged amendment of the statement with specifics and noted unresolved preliminaries.
Democratic members of the house reorganization committee chose four measures to substitute for the senate reform bill. The plan preserves the office of comptroller general and the pre-audit system, while a separate provision aligns with senate ideas on an auditor general. The decision, set for full committee vote tomorrow, signals a heated fight over the post-audit structure and government spending controls.
District officials report no carload shipments of maple syrup this season due to reduced crop. Many producers are sending their own shipments while carload lines are limited. Some syrup companies strive to assemble enough quantity, and the maple season nears its end with harvesting ongoing. Quality of syrup may lag behind the first run due to warm weather.
Last minute nominating petitions were filed for statewide lieutenant governor and other lineups as the Republican primary campaign heats up in Harrisburg. Candidates promise a free-for-all as officials prepare for a statewide ballot.
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