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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1927
Page
1
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Continued reports from Detroit say rumors of an assassination plot against Henry Ford are denied as private detectives and police investigate who rode in the Ford coupe before the Highway crash. Hospital bulletins show Ford improving, with doctors warning of chest and back injuries possibly delaying court actions in the Sapiro libel case.
Harrisburg March 81 The three administration gasoline tax bills moved to a final consideration on Monday night. Two proposals call for a two cent permanent tax and a one cent emergency levy, with one bill targeting large consumers and another affecting general users. The measures still face questions and will be taken up after a first reading and House session opens with more than 300 bills on the calendar.
The Saline Senate bill to regulate sale and ownership of firearms, including banning sawed off shotguns and other dangerous weapons, is back on the calendar after a reconsideration by Senator Sallis of Philadelphia. It had been defeated on final passage Monday night and is now postponed.
Radio schedule fragment lists Cleveland WAM WEAF and other stations with evening features. Mentions Cleveland Symphony Deehesera, Bantaro Omy, Kaviyin tie, Flight GO Galland, KGO Players, and musical programs at Brewers University. May reflect a mid century lineup with varied programs and times.
City reports rapid progress on repairing previously impassable dirt roads. Hay Columbus avenue is reopening with holes filled and surface graded. The street department, led by Commissioner Harrington, drags and improves streets as a large crew works to finish the job despite tough spring conditions from freezing and heavy rains.
Behalf of a state funded aid package for charitable institutions received initial approval in the state legislature. The House appropriations committee listedBeacon Light Mission Bradford 3000 Children’s Aid Society Meadville 1000 Florence Crittenton Home Erie 1000 Erie Orphans Home 2500 Friendly Aid Erie 13000 Children’s Aid Society of Pennsylvania 57000 Children’s Aid Society of Western Pennsylvania 20000 Almira Home Association New Castle 8600 Pennsylvania Memorial Home Brookville 12000.
Police ban pavement roller skating after numerous near misses and accidents involving boys and girls. Drivers report several close calls on resurfaced streets including North Canterbury Avenue as citywide orders urge immediate obedience.
Hanover New Hampshire United Press report shows Dartmouth students generally believe the Bible was uninspired. In a four question survey, 45 vote yea, 781 vote no, 0 undecided, indicating a strong trend against inspiration according to the questionnaire results.
William J. McEvoy reports Francis Jenkins, a local radio engineer, says his "radio vision" will soon let the public see pictures of events broadcast by radio. He notes Navy testing has slowed progress but expects a year of refinements. He believes shorter wave lengths will yield better pictures.
The Kiwanis Clubs plan a Ladies Night event for next Wednesday evening April th at the Hotel Curry. Walter Baton, pastor of the Union City Presbyterian church, spoke on Service bringing out strong points, with Rev A. Martin and B. Clark assisting at the meeting.
Cory Whittlesey of Whitsesey Michigan won the honor to represent Michigan in the National Singing contest for vocal artists. The event featured competitors from Ohio and Indiana with Whittlesey chosen as winner and entered for trials in Chicago in April. He is a graduate of Cory High School and the son of Mr and Mrs Whittlesay of West Church Street.
A methane explosion at the Ehrenfeld coal mine near South Fork Pennsylvania killed fourteen miners and injured others. Rescue teams from 15 coal companies and Red Cross units joined the relief effort, with survivors recounting a gust of wind and a crash that sent coal and timber flying.
Spartansburg boosters plan a meeting to launch a movement to improve the Spartansburg to Titusville Union City highway. They note a three to four mile unpaved stretch isolates the town and hinders traffic, hoping eastern county leaders join a broader campaign with delegations to the meeting.
United Press reports in Harrisburg that school boards now have added authority to approve school bundles and funding under a state council framework. The Buckler Will permits students to qualify for college degrees while remaining at home, with Representative Buckler of Cambria sponsoring the measure.
Chicago voters head to the polls next Tuesday to select the next mayor from three main candidates. Banner figures include Dem nominee Wallin Dever Rep nominee Thompson and independent John Dill Robertson amid investigations into political activity and security measures ordered to guard election sites.
St Pierre and Smith plan to open a new clothing store in the Cameron block on South Center Street tomorrow. The West Main Street shop is finishing renovations and will be ready for Friday’s debut. Carh W. Smith replaces Hiram Johnson in managing the firm, which will also offer men’s and children’s shoes from stock en route to the city.
Two women from Oil City were taken into custody after train riding and trespassing on railroad property. They faced Alderman GH Gordon, pleaded guilty or failed to pay fines, and were sentenced to twenty days in county jail. The incident followed a meeting organized by the Walton League with planned banquet tickets and attendance.
Indianapolis reports that nearly 150000 union miners may strike as wage talks fail. Central competitive fields and surrounding districts likely idle as operators push for lower pay. UMW leaders say no general strike, but no wage reduction is allowed. Financially strong miners await a possible shutdown impact on non union areas.
The County W C T U met at First Mo Church for an all day session with strong attendance and eleven women represented from nearby areas. The program ran smoothly aside from a few absences and featured addresses by Mrs Sylvia Bennis Mrs Gertrude Dewey and others with music by Edith Tate and a reading by Mrs A Johnson. The event stressed temperance education and prophesied ongoing effort to support prohibition.
Shanghai reports marshal Chiang Kai-shek as commander in chief of nationalist armies proposing indemnities for foreigners over the Nanking destruction. He complains of foreign defense preparations sparking tension between Chinese and foreigners while urging strict action against those endangering foreigners.
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