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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1937
Page
1
Administration pushes other measures in delaying court showdo
The Earle administration proposes broad motor code revisions affecting car owners and drivers. Key changes include tighter license renewals, stricter reporting after accidents, and truck transport limits. The bill seeks to cut license costs by about 2.5 million annually and imposes penalties for address or license changes failure. It also limits learner and operator permits to young applicants and requires post-accident reporting with 24 hours. Page Three continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Administration
Senate
George A Burley
State
Mare
Tablets cause death of child in misread candy
A five year old girl, Marthe Tent, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Blakeslee of Une san ity, died at Unionity hospital from convulsions after swallowing strychnine tablets mistaken for candy. The incident occurred as she was with her grandmother at the Fish residence where the aunt was caring for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marthe Tent
Pat Blakeslee
Une San
Ity
Unionity Hospital
Alley
Ant
L. M. Fish
Ransack Home in Fourth Ward
Police investigate a break in at Eugene B. Brigham 506 West Pleasant Street. Silverware dishes pottery and other valuables valued at as high as SLUC were stolen in the past ten days. Chief John D. Flanigan searched a suspect’s home without result as detectives pursue several angles this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene B. Brigham
West Pleasant Street
John D. Flanigan
Twelve Firemen Hurt in Pittsburgh Blaze
A major fire in Pittsburgh's industrial south side left twelve firefighters injured as flames swept a square block area and forced numerous residents from their homes. Four firefighters were injured, one seriously, after they were overcome by smoke while battling the blaze.
Sullivan pleads insanity in Pittsburgh murder case
Martin Sullivan a former Pittsburgh policeman aged robably 40? pleaded insanity today in his bid to avoid the electric chair for the slaying of Mrs Laura Bacon and four other people in a December shooting spree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Martin Sullivan
Duquesne
Laura Bacon
Murdey
Power to 200 Rural Homes Under Pene Project
The Rural Electrification Administration project energized 65 miles of lines in Crayford and Exie counties Pennsylvania marking the first time farmers in the state receive electricity through the government aided system. Attending ceremonies at Saegertown were Leland J. Chibertson of Meailvillé and Dennis J. Driscoll, chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission, with local supporters observing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milnotrie Cowen
Craypford
Exie
Penne
Saegertown
Northwest
Pennsylvania
Leland J. Chibertson
Meailvillé
Northwestern
Rural -Operative Electrical Asseptation
Dennis J. Driscoll
Public Utilities Commission of Pennsylvania
Moratorium Sought on Home Loan Mortgages by Copeland
Washington May 20 United Press Sen Royal Copeland of New York urged an indefinite moratorium on foreclosures on Home Owners Loan Corporation HOLC mortgages in a NBC network address. He said experts believe at least 500000 homes in the United States with HOLC loans face loss unless action is taken to relieve mortgage holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Sen. Royal
Copeland
Home Owwners Loan Corporation
NBC
United States
WPA Classes In Music Festival Promises Evening Events
Erme Witany local supervisor will present a combined program in a music festival Monday evening May 24 at 8 o clock in the Senior High Sabol auditorium The programs will include orchestra mixed chorus piano ensemble and rhythm groups The theme will be Springtime more than 1000 students participating The public is invited no admission charge but a free will offering will be received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erme Witany
WEA Music
Sabol
New Strategy Could Endure Compromise On Court Plan
Franklin D Roosevelt administration advances a new legislative approach to the judiciary expansion fight. The move tests whether the president's court plan will be compromised or defeated as debate continues in Washington on the Supreme Court issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
McReynolds Denies Resignation Rumor Amid Court Fight
Washington May 20 Justice James McReynolds denied rumors of his resignation in a handwriting note dated May 16. He warned about the dangers of judiciary reorganization and said rumors should be disregarded. Administration strategists shifted tactics after a court reversal while pressing to expand the court, despite lacking Senate support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Supreme Court
James McReynolds
Rumens
Todig
Willis Vir Devantey
McReynolds
Ibigi
Uie
Senate
Mrs Sample Appeals for New Trial in Erie Case
Erie, May 20. Mrs Elizabeth Sample, widow and short story writer, convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Townsend plan organizer Jyli Hogan, filed an appeal for a new trial. Attorney John Blackmore said the move is technical to protect themselves. The motion was filed just before the deadline, awaiting judge J. C. Waite’s ruling on possible delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Erie
Elizabeth Sample
Jyli Hogan
Townsend
John Blackmore
J. C. Waite Mill
Kelly to quit executive cabinet in few weeks
Harrisburg May 20 Revenue Secretary John H. Kelly will resign from Gov. George H. Marle's cabinet at the end of the 1987 legislative session to return to private business. Griffith Boardman, Federal Housing Administrator for the Philadelphia district, and Oliver Spruance, Philadelphia paint manufacturer, were named among possible successors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prose
Harrisburg
Revenue
John H. Kelly
George H. Marle
Griffith Boardman
Philadelphia
Qlivert Spruance
Philadelpa
Kelly
Martin Wins P. N. G. Long Service Medal
In Harrisburg on May 20 Brigadier General Edward Martin of Washington, Pa., a Pennsylvania National Guardsman since May 8, 1893 with service in two wars, was awarded the Reilly long service medal by Adjutant General Frederick B. Kerratnoumtsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Edward Martin
Waatington
Frederick B. Kerratnoumtsch
Sit-down strike shuts Plymouth plant. thousands idle
A sit-down strike at the Plymouth Motor Car Company plant in Detroit halts assembly, idling between 3,000 and 4,000 workers. The United Automobile Workers union and Chrysler reportedly reached an agreement ending the strike and promising no future sitdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Plymouth Motor Car Company
Detroit
Mich
Chrysler
Plymuuel
United Automobile Workers Union
Aligquinrn
Republin
Shirak
Dunes and Lanishily Corporation
Uwa Amit
WNYL
Agiertoan
MPN
Mik Teanle Mtlinj Hy
Suis Repregun Bytlies A
Ty Agnaiaimers Power Company
Gil
Gatley Larue
Muriilly
Aeedhalins
Tr Polivwanl
Virlce
Powers May Unite in Curb on Spanish War
Paris May 20 France approves with Britain a plan for international action to curb foreign volunteers serving in the Spanish Civil War. The plan, reportedly agreed yesterday, would pursue legal routes to limit volunteers from nations including the United States, Germany, and Poland, with support from Britain and France. The report notes possible further steps to align on arms and foreign involvement, reflecting growing concern over international interference in Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Depury
United Press
Will Press
Paris
France
Tas
Doawatl
Frame
Uritain Iy
Death for 44 Spies Trial Report in Soviet Far East
A court session in Habarovsk, Slicria, May 20 details the execution of 44 spies tied to a Japanese intelligence network. The proceeding covers Allied accusations, Allied and Soviet actions along the Trans-Siberian route, and the broader anti-Communist arc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Habaroyvsk
Slicria
Anholmzen
Wehr
Siberian
Arcemd
Sitnedietnyeen
Gopangat
Japan
Slisy
Cion
Duke Will Have Church Blessing Amid Divorce Turmoil
Spokesman Herman Rogers says Duke of Windsor and Mrs Warfield will receive a church blessing for their marriage in an Anglican ceremony. The action comes amid Archbishop of Canterbury notes and press reports signaling possible official rites. The timing and clergyman remain undecided as of May 20.
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Duke of Windsor
Warfield
Lye On
Herman
Igers
Cuyieilud Tostey
Castiebury
England
Rogers
Seek to Curb Ban on Non Relief Labor
Gov George H Bartle travels to Washington to urge President Roosevelt lifting regulations on relief labor. He seeks a $20,000,000 federal grant to support a $65,000 institutional building program and speed the project start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
George H Bartle
Washington
Roosevelt
Farle
Review of intervention in Spanish Civil War by League of Nations council
Geneva May 20 The Spanish loyalist government did not send a telegram to the League of Nations today as the League council planned a Monday meeting to review the intervention situation in the civil war. Wow after 20 The shout fire interrupted Bing Crosby's touring last night and he fled to the street with George Stoll's orchestra to watch flames destroy a cafe next to the Ducca Recording Company's studio where they were making transcription for phonographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Geneva
League of Nation
Lesgue Councis
Holly Wow
Afty
Bing Cosby
George Stoll
Ducca Recording Company
Sale of Mahle Plant Nearing Consummation
The Mahle plant sale to HK C Walling of Utah is close to completion, with negotiations ongoing and finalization expected by week’s end or early next week. Walling plans expansion and expects to retain most workers, as the business continues under the Mahle name in Carry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kea
Mable & Son Shmpwiy
Manisravthintes
HK. C. Walling
Hina
Walling
Wall Lena
Will Tate
Anu
S'Mitr Prodicia
Wallan Sawyer
AH Mahle
Walliuip
New European Pact Talks Open With Belgian Gov
Brussels May 20 French official Livan Jelbos arrived to discuss Belgian Western Tour peace plan aimed at replacing Lounvio as part of broader European pact seeking stability and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussel
Belgium
Livan Jelbos
Lounvio
Compensation Act Revision Of Interest To Corry Workers
Legislative note from Harrisburg on the Weiss bill revising the Workmen's Compensation Act. The measure, altered from its house version, would raise minimum weekly benefits from 7 to 12 dollars and maximum from 15 to 18 dollars, with life payments for total disability and unlimited duration. It expands medical benefits, widens coverage for injuries, and increases dependent allowances, with procedural liberalization for claimants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerry
Weiss
Senate
Harrisburg
House
Domhens
Jbronne swoEn
Lindbergh Flight Ten Years Ago Today
A garbled report recalls Charles A. Lindbergh's flight ten years past with limited celebrations in New York and Paris. The piece hints at dramatic public interest and notes a varied reception, mentioning crowds and a sense of achievement amid confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindbergh
Urgent flood plan urged to favor Ohio Valley projects
Washington May 20 Rep William M Whittington Democrat Mississippi urged expanding President Roosevelt s 20 000 000 flood control budget to give emergency priority to Ohio Valley projects He said the need is acute and action should be swift New Bern N C May 20 George Isaac Hughes Confederate Civil War veteran died at 98 after a long life with no smoking He fathered two children in recent years and died of old age
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Wasihington
Roosevelt
Ohio Valley
William M. Whittington
Miss
New Bern
N.C
George Isaac Hughes
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