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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1938

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Texas text fragment on financial aid and payments

A garbled OCR fragment mentions American aid and a financial payment of 838 dollars. The readable items reference Texas and a pay amount, but details are unclear and names or dates are missing.

Corryite given four to ten years for plant theft

Kermit Lee of Corry received a four to ten year sentence in Crawford County's Mendyske court for aiding the stripping of an abandoned Sparta Milk Plant. Richard Platt of Spartansburg pleaded guilty, was fined 25 dollars, and paroled for two years. Several others faced lesser penalties for related offenses and intoxicated driving.

Spartansburg Kermit Lee Corry Western Penitentiary O. Clare Kent Crawford County Mendyske Richard Platt Platt Lea William McCune Titusville Allegheny County Pape Thomas Dickson Meadville William Kaureski Floyd Boals Marl McCnmmion C. Stanford Willows Corners Herman A. McMahon

Lanfeng Falls to Japanese in Western Rail Corridor

United Press dispatch from Shanghai May 24 reports Japanese claims that Lanfeng, gateway to the Ling-Hai railway, fell after a four day battle with heavier Chinese resistance. Japanese forces push west along the rail line while Chinese sources say Japanese ships and troops move toward Hopel and Anhwei province with supply and ammunition dumps attacked at several junctions.

United Press Shanghiat Lanfeng Ling-Hai Hopel Anhwet Yie Yangtze Stelking Witenes Huntcoy Talfeng Taung Hal Peiong-Hatie W Ieulfuinge Ani Chengehow Ion Polit

Mae West Film Explodes. Operator Edward C. Fiurckley Killed

A Mae West film explosion in a Woodward avenue theater projection room killed operator Edward C. Fiurckley, 40, and injured six audience members as a crowd of about 300 stampeded during the accident. Police indicated the incident occurred May 24 and investigated the theater’s equipment for the blast causes.

Detroit Mae Woat Woodward Avenue Addy Edward C. Fiurckley

Rumors Plague Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Scene

Harrisburg May 24 1934 Pennsylvania Democrats face new insurgent talk amid rumors of third party movements and an undercover opposition to Democratic candidate Charles Albin Joe. Senator Joseph F Guiley calls a war council as November looms. Democratic hold on the governorship looks precarious after 44 years since a repeat victory.

United Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania Democrac

Action anticipated on two Warren slayers cases

The Pennsylvania Board of Pardons is expected to act at its next session tomorrow on the cases of John G. Polens and Joe Senauskas, condemned for Metro Seminak crime. The board deferred executive session today. Senauskas counsel says no further briefing will occur, while supporters seek commutation from death to life. Both men, under guard since April 1936, are scheduled for execution Monday, June 6, with guards heightened as the board nears a decision.

Pennsylvania Board of Pardons John G. Polens Joe Senauskas Metro Seminak Youngsville Airport Harold S. Hampton Warren Senauskas Pardon Board Walher J. H. Diamond Warren County Senangkes Folens Ravdon Board

Public Power Clause Is Out of Recovery Bill

Senator Norris signals administration drops the public power amendment to the recovery bill and will seek elimination of the provision. The move contrasts with Senator Hale’s rival compromise to bar any municipal plant that competes with a private utility, following a White House meeting.

Py Unite Press Washington George W. Norris J Neb Norris Senate Alben W. Barkley White House Frederick Hale

Man 90 in quarantine amid measles outbreak

A 90 year old man named Johnston is reported in quarantine at Pattonshung on May 24 amid a measles outbreak. The brief notice notes his illness and isolation in the local facility, with sparse details about location and care.

Man Pattonshung Ma Dif Johnston Diarantine I Wien COOH

House Defeats Ramspeck Substitute on Wage Hour Bill

Washington May 24 The House rejected a Ramspeck substitute 430 to 70 in a southern drive over wage hour protections. The Norton bill would set a 25 cent minimum wage rising to 40 cents with a 44 hour work week, while a farm bloc sought to exempt livestock and farm product processing from overtime. The vote showed northern Democrats and Republicans backing the central bill despite southern opposition.

United Press Washington House Today Southland Industries Robert Ramapeck House Labor Committee Hanorth Mason-Dixon Line House Mary T. Norton Labor Committee Norton Harry B. Coffee Neb Ramspeck

Convicts Die in Alcatraz Jail Break Shootout

In San Francisco May 24 a life prisoner Thomas R Limerics and two others attempted an escape from Alcatraz Island. They attacked guard H Cline with a hammer and were fatally thwarted when Limerics was shot in the head. Franklin was wounded and Lucas surrendered claiming they were about to be shot down.

Lifer United Press San Francisco Alcatran Island America Thomas R. Limerics Bann Rufus Pranklin James C. Licas Alcatrag Island Bay Cline Gling Franklin Lucas

Hoover Landon Knox Meet In New York Hotel

Former President Herbert Hoover former Governor Alf Landon and Col. Frank Knox met at the Waldorf Astoria in New York yesterday. Each said their meeting was a coincidence and nothing more.

Hoover, Landox, Knox New York Py Unneu Reese Herbert Hoover Rmer Aly ME Landon Kansse Col Frank @. Knox Chicago Laden Waldorf- Astoria Hotel

Political meet in Pennsylvania to discuss factions

Washington May 21 Chalman John K Lewis of the Committee for Provision Organization and others met with leaders of the unsuccessful CIO fight and Kennedy for Pennsylvania governor at a luncheon arranged by Sen Joseph F Gute Pa The gathering was described as a possible police conference of warring Pennsylvan ia Democratic factions though rumors proved unfounded Neither Gov George H Earle nor State Chairman David L Lawrence attended

United Press Washington Chalman John K. Lewis Committee For Pvision Tolay Ress CIO Apm Whos A. Kennedy Pennsylvania Joseph F. Gute Kenney Kennedy Charles Alvin Jones Pitts- Divigh Urkel Keys Pri Medican George H. Earle Senate David L. Lawrence

No Ruling On Probe Of State Politics

Harrisburg May 24 The state Supreme Court entered a second day of its May session without a ruling on a Dauphin county grand jury probe into bribery and corruption charges tied to the summer campaign against the state administration and the Democratic party The delay heightened suspense as an affirming lower court ruling could allow Republicans to spotlight Gov Harley administration frailties through the summer and into the November elections.

Harrisburg State Supreme Court Dauphin County Democrat Party Republican Party George H. Harley

German Press Attacks Border Incidents In Prague Era

Berlin reports cite a flood of German press criticism over Czech border incidents as Sudeten leader Konrad Heinlein departs Prague after talks with Premier Horaz. Quarters say Germany may act to protect nationals, with risk of a serious incident during the Czech municipal election period.

United Press Berlin Prague Conrad Henlein Milan Horiza Czechoslovakia Germany

Two Die and Six Wounded in Circus Shootout

In Beattyville Kentucky a shootout at a circus left two men dead and six injured. Barlow Durbin and Charles Blount both of Beattyville were killed. Wounded included Lincoln Moore John Mayes and Robert Allen deputy sheriffs William Walden Ida May Ky. and her year old son Donald and an unidentified circus employee.

Ey Unitea Prose Bwattyville Kentucky Barlow Durbin Charles Blount Lee County Beatty Ville Lincoln Moore Beattyville John Mayes Robert Allen William Walden Ida May Donald

Capacity WPA Music Festival Delights Large Setiler Audience

A capacity crowd enjoyed a WPA Music Festival at Setiler High School last evening. About 140 students participated under director Kepnel Tiffany with help from his mother Mrs L R Tiffany who wrote the May Queen pageant. Victor Sayre and Mrs Margaret Sonchik starred in roles as master and queen, Auinsy Akam sang several numbers, the piano ensemble and classical orchestra were conducted by L V Thorgood, and special lighting by Thomas B Roelofs enhanced the gowns and scene setting.

Setiler High School Kepnel Tiffany L. Ry Tiffany Victor Sayre Margaret Sonchik Dhss Auinsy Akam Qucibers L. V. Thorgood Thomas B. Roelofs

Warren taxidermist dies in accidental shooting

Warren county authorities say George J. Gumberler a 33 year old taxidermist well known in the district died after being shot by an unknown hunter in what is believed an accident. Funeral services are set for 7:20 am tomorrow at the Holy Redeemer church with burial in Latonbe.

Warren County Agreay George J. Gumberler Warren Guna the Holy Redeemer Church Talento Latonbe

Only One Vet to Attend Special Services Here

Memorial Day events will honor Civil War veterans including Bell of Went Spring Creek, the lone survivor who fought for both sides. Other veterans Jay Smith and John McCray are noted, with services planned at City Park and nearby locations. The program includes processions, speakers, and musical tributes led by veterans groups and local officials.

Dot Bell Went Spring Creek Bell Union Jay Smith Beaverdam Union City John McCray Auuetanshinye Qty Svening W. Stiisyttoughton M Jurade Veterans of Foreign Wars Post West Washington Street South Street Center Street Nn City Parte St. Elstbeth's Cir L. Agtl N.m VFAW

Supreme Court grants FPC access to Associated Gas and Electric records

Harrisburg May 24 The U S Supreme Court ruling effectively gives the Federal Power Commission access to records of Associated Gas and Electric units. Public utility Commissioner Richard J Beamish hailed the decision as aiding state regulators by providing necessary information on rates and charges of holding companies. The ruling reversed the Third Circuit denying FPC access and expands inquiry into AG E units across Pennsylvania and affiliated utilities including Metropolitan Edison Reading Northern Pennsylvania Power Bradford Pennsylvania Electric Co Johnstown and Clarion Lugtivg Co.

United Press Harrisburg U. S. Supreme Court Federal Power Commission Associated Gas and Electric Utility Agencieg Publie 1Utility Richard J. Beamish Beamish High Tribunal Vath Grand DT. FP G. Ae Supreme Court 17. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Federal Regulatory Agency Beamiah Public Service Commission AG. E Pennsylvania Ufls Metropolitan Ellison Co Reading Northern Pennsylvania Power Bradford Pennsylvania Electric Co Johnstown Clar- Lugtivg Co Dtrie

Mercer Gas Attendant Slaying Solved by Confession

Mercer county authorities say they solved the three year old brutal ax slaying of gas station attendant Howard Sidley with the arrest of three persons and a confession by William K. Redfoot 28 a farm hand. Frances Day 29 also known as Bloncls Day and Goodman 48 of Stoneboro were charged with murder and manslaughter after Redfoot implicated them. The investigation was reopened two weeks ago by District Attorney Bawin Moon as Redfoot claimed Day and Goodman plotted the robbery and threatened to shoot him.

United Press Mercer Mercer County William K. Redfoot Hedfoot John Mehitlick Mercer-Grove Philion Frances Hinfsmay Day Blonclis Clintonville Red Goodman R. D. Stoneboro Redfoot Merowy Comity Attortey Bawin Moon Mehatlick Pat Deen Mout Wea Freedom Clarion County Archie Barnes Atley Relfoot Mum Day Goodwin Sui Tinder

Dem Women in State Meeting in Pittsburgh May 24

The Pennsylvania Federation of Democratic Women opened its 12th annual convention in Pittsburgh with President Kathryn Wichpade urging plans for vote mobilization in November. Flohr of Allentown predicted Democratic candidates would win while praising past gains. The scene also notes Mayor Davis Wilton’s optimistic press statement and a later telephoned update from Niky userouls.

United Press Pittsburgh Pennsylvania ‘Federation of Democratic Women Kathryn S. Wichp Wilson Philadelphia Davis Wilton Ciky All

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