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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1938
Page
1
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United Press reports Brazil under President Getulio Vargas crushes an outlaw Integrallata rebellion in Rio de Janeiro after a night of terror. The event mirrors broader global turmoil as U S Navy ships move to Amoy China amid Japanese pressure, while Spain sees Loyalist gains in Teruel. Emperor Haile Selassie heads to Geneva seeking aid against Italy.
The search for four year old Marjory Went, missing during a Mother's Day outing near Radford, Pa, widened to three states as police chased a reported Pennsylvanian registered car. Bloodhounds and 1000 men scoured wooded terrain in Pennsylvania while West Virginia and Ohio officials were asked to observe for the suspected kidnap vehicle.
The former Acme Mills on West Washington Street, once owned by J. Cohenge Sons, is being razed. The grist mill, erected in the eighties, operated by A. W. Merrick and Lt. Birks and later Walter H. Merrick, with retirement in 1919, will have the office structure retained if the proper permits allow.
Philadelphia May 14. Kluska a 97 year old Philadelphia WPA worker faced the electric chair for the acid slaying of his wife Mary 21 last November 18. The jury deliberated four hours before returning a verdict of first degree murder with fixing the death penalty.
United Press reports in Pittsburgh May 11 that Rev James Cox testified as defense witnesses in the Garden Stakes fraud case. Government alleges the $25,000 contest was a lottery with prizes not distributed as promised. State Assemblyman John B. Van Alsburg of North East called on friends in the city today.
Washington May 11 United States Interior Secretary Harold L Ickes refused to approve a license for Germany to buy U S helium a move backed by the White House but blocked by Ickes who cast the lone dissenting vote on the national munitions board Pursuit of authorization for use in military plans was urged by Dr Hugo Echourr a German dirigible builder and pilot who is in Washington to press the sale Roosevelt indicated he had no power to intervene under the board required for foreign sales
Philadelphia May 11 Court orders and countercharges shape the closing stage of Pennsylvania's party primaries as candidates push final drives for next Tuesday's voting. The Dauphin county grand jury probe into graft in the Earle administration was postponed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, with a possible prohibition order to come. Chief Justice Kephart said the court stayed all proceedings until May 15 to hear arguments on a permanent injunction.
Mrs Gertrude EB Lepley, 28, died after her husband backing an automobile totaled her neck in a Franklin hospital. The accident occurred Thursday on the Barkleyville Grove City highway. A delicate operation on her vertebrae was performed Saturday to save her life.
A city wide tag day event is set for Saturday May 14 to raise funds for Corry Hospital. The Ladies Antilary lead the yearly appeal with Girl Scouts and Reserve officers assisting in Corry and surrounding towns. Local posters were created by students under Mrs Howard Ross and displayed in store windows.
Four year old Marjory West remains missing in dense forest near Kane, Bradford. Searchers now believe she may have frozen to death given recent severe weather, after indications she was abducted.
Pennsylvania Gas president BH McLachlan testified before the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission in Erie on gas rates. He submitted maps and records detailing area service, inventory, appraisals, production, receipts, and equipment costs to aid the commission’s rate study. A decision is not expected for several weeks as evidence is reviewed.
Securities and Exchange Commissioner J W Rahn was offered the post of assistant secretary of the Treasury as announced in Washington on May 11 by Uno Press. The agency confirmed the discussion as part of cabinet level personnel considerations, with no final appointment yet made.
Washington May 11 Republican members of the house appropriations committee issued a minority report attacking President Roosevelt s recovery program as fiscally dangerous. They urge returning relief administration to the states and call for a congressional WPA investigation. They contend the cost exceeds stated figures and warn that action is urgently needed.
Advance plans detail a Democratic caravan through Erie County with over 200 cars and a lunch served by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Candidates George H. Warle, Charles Alvin Jones, Leo Mundy, and Thomas Logue will visit Corry and other towns, ending with a Saturday rally in Erie.
Chesterfield England May 11 unofficial reports put the death toll from Markham colliery blasts at 93 with 79 town dead and 20 seriously injured. Fourteen others were missing and feared dead in the Braveley Coal and Iron Company mine disaster.
Leo Higley, 19, and Charles Perry, 30, figures in a dramatic jail delivery bid at the city station. Higley seized two revolvers, fired at an officer as he rummaged for a key to free his half brother, then surrendered after patrolman William Swan surprised him. Perry remains held for automobile theft.
Charles Perry, 30, pleaded guilty to larceny of a motor vehicle in Erie county court and was sentenced to serve from one and one half to three years in the Allegheny workhouse. In a related incident, Patrolman Swan narrowly escaped injury during a nighttime confrontation with Higley, who fired two 32 caliber revolvers at the officer from the basement of the station. Higley fled as the chase continued, with further details and continuation promised on Page Three.
Charles Perry, 30, arrested in Herkimer New York early Sunday morning in a motor theft case. The Crescot car stolen April 11 was returned by officials and Perry pleaded guilty to larceny of the automobile. He was held on 500 dollars bail awaiting the next quarter session. The case followed a tip linking Perry to three prior thefts and led from Crescot to Little Valley, then Herkimer. Continued on Page Eight.
Higley, released on two years probation after a prior burglary case, faces potential prison time following a renewed attempt to free a half-brother from jail. He was previously arrested in April for breaking and entering, larceny, and receiving stolen goods at Central Service Station east of Frvak Word.
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