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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1938
Page
1
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The old Terminal Hotel in downtown Atlanta suffered a devastating five story blaze. Bodies of 25 were recovered and the toll may reach 84 as debris is cleared. The fire started in the basement and spread rapidly aided by a draft. Many victims were trapped on upper floors.
A high wind snapped a limb that struck a power line, disabling steel street lights on the north side of town for about two hours. The block around Franklin and West Wayne streets darkened as repair crews located the fault near 1 o clock and restored service.
A fire raging for the weekend two miles inside the Harmarville mine of the Consumers Mining Company was smothered today by 40 workers directed by the state department of mines. The action ended the blaze and prevented further damage.
Polls open seven a.m. to eight p.m. for tomorrow’s Pennsylvania primaries. About 2.1 million Republicans and 2 million Democrats registered, with roughly two thirds expected to vote. Forecast predicts fair weather. liquor stores closed statewide by 9 p.m. with clubs serving through the day.
United Press reports Washington May 16 that the Supreme Court upheld NLRB power in the Mackay Telegr Co. ruling and directed the Third Circuit to show cause why the Republic Steel Co. case should not be vacated. The court also accepted constitutionality challenges to the Tennessee Valley Authority and set next fall for argument.
Three Dunkirk youths died when their car failed to stop at a crossing and collided with a eastbound Nickel Plate freight locomotive. Two others were injured as police investigated gates failing to stop the auto. Names listed include Benjamin Jarvis 18 Joe Valvo 24 and Parmle Patti 26. Injured Samuel Samiartiano 25 Joe Comella 21.
Satchday tag day for Corry Hospital raised 126.35 dollars, reported by Mrs. C. M. Moward, chairwoman. Girls Scouts conducted the sale on the streets, with reports from nearby towns expected later in the week. unfavorable weather limited activity.
Corry High School sousaphone player David Lammers won an $800 four year scholarship from the Ernest Williams School of Music in Brooklyn after his success with the All-Pennsylvania High School Band at Jersey Shore. He was third named among five first-chosen scholarship recipients and may or may not accept.
Philadelphia May 16 Democratic chairman John B. Kelly criticized James J Farley for interfering in the gubernatorial primary. He noted Farley endorsed Kennedy and Governor Earle, urging Pennsylvanians to back Charles Alvin Jones for governor and other Roosevelt Democrats.
On a Sunday morning three people were injured when their automobile left the Cutting-Wattsburg highway near Wattsburg. Guy Davenport and Rex Davenport from Townville suffered chest and neck injuries, Miss Waterman of Westfield, NY sustained possible hip and pelvic injuries, all admitted to Corry hospital.
In London May Day, 69 defendants including seven men and 22 corporations face federal charges for conspiring to restrain coal miners in Harlan County. U S deputies marshales guard witnesses amid threats as the case targets organizing under the Wagner act.
Audge Willian 1 Brittany post poned sentenced om Lao Higley 19 of this city held on a series of charges from an attempt to free a prisoner from Corry jail last Wednesday. The court will withhold sentence pending sanity tests to be conducted by Sulenista. The youth pleaded guilty Friday to second change, for attempting to release a prisoner. He previously pled guilty to felonious assault from the same incident.
The May 17 Pennsylvania primary closes after a bitter campaign as Republicans and Democrats face two core issues. Voters decide if the Committee For Initial Organization represents enough workers to back allied candidates and whether CIO led slate gains strength against party veterans. The outcome will shape control of governor and U.S. Senate races amid labor and party tensions across the state.
Authorities today opened an investigation into a shooting on North Center street shortly after 10 pm. Robert Fleming, en route home after visiting his parents, was fired upon as he approached the air grounds, with a man believed to be the assailant in pursuit. Fleming, obscured by darkness, could not be described. Chief Plangan planned to inquire further today.
Trastees at the State Industrial School for Boys say Superintendent J D Pennington is absolutely guiltless of involuntary manslaughter in the death of a Philadelphia negro in custody. A unanimously adopted resolution was sent to Gov. Earle. Pennington faces trial on September 11 for the same charge tied to the gasping incident.
Arrangements were completed to give Journal readers fast full returns from Tuesday's primary. The United Press will operate a special night wire to carry results from state contests and congressional and assembly races. Call 38-034 for information. Journal office open in the evening for voters returning.
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