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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1938

Page

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Republicans to back Earle Jones Mundy Logue ticket

A group led by Dr. William Draper Lewis, former UPenn law dean, declares support for the Earle Jones Mundy Logue Democratic slate. The Liberal Republicans say they oppose return to Republican management, praising Democratic gains in social welfare, labor protection, election law reform, resource conservation, and legitimate business interests. They acknowledge past Democratic limits but urge voters to back the Democratic ticket on election day.

Pennsylvania Uberala William Draper Lewis University of Pennsylvania Law School William A. Schnader Rtepublican Earle-Jones-Mundy-Logue Commonwealth Tilane Legiti

Radio Rodeo Promises Fine Entertainment This Evening

A junior high School program at 8 tonight under the PT A Council for health fund benefit offers a Radio Rodeo with WLS barn dance flavor. Acts include plays, dances, quizzes, and instrumental numbers by Junior and Senior High students, with proceeds aiding the Council health work for less fortunate children.

PT. A. Council Corry'tes WLS Chicago F. T. Counneil Eye Léwe Edwards Bibert MH. Miller Stanley BE Anilerson

Thousands Fight Many Forest Fires Across Regions

Nearly 5,000 volunteers WPA workers and enrollees battled widespread forest fires in Tadkana Imoly Ken tuky West Virginia and Vic gma threatening homes and timber. Fires swept Wayne and Hamilton counties in southern Timor and across a dozen counties in Cumberland mountains southeastern Kentucky. Dozens of small beach and timber fires were reported near the Kennedy border in Virginia and West Virginia.

WPA Tadkana Imoly Kentuky West Virginia Vicgma Wayne Hamilton Timor Cumberland Mountain Kentucky Kennedy Virginia

Postpone Probe Of Gambling News In Harrisburg

A postponement was ordered in the ongoing gambling news dissemination probe as Dauphin County Court petitions for injunctions to block Ingal Orders of October 19 are studied by the state supreme court. The injunctions concern M. L. Annenberg and Philadelphia Inquirer publisher and son Walter, amid a $25,000 appropriation dispute and further expenditures by the ground’s commission.

United Press Harrisburg Star Supreme Court Dauphin County Court M. L. Annenberg Philadelphia Intutter Walter Thomnarm Joint Commission Groun

Republicans Criticize Judge James as Partisan Figure

The piece quotes former Governor Pinchot blasting Judge Arthur H. James, Republican candidate, as entangled in partisan politics while on the bench. Pinchot accuses James of weakening institutions and undermining judiciary public confidence, arguing the candidate lacks a consistent badge of independence and shows bias in the campaign.

Arthur H. James Difford Pinchnt James Pinchot

SIX PROBES OPENED TODAY IN STEAMER BLAST

Six investigations began into the explosion that crippled the Naz steamer Vancouver carrying 17 lives and injuring many more. The 8269 ton vessel grounded in the Oakland Alameda estuary near San Francisco as divers probed the damage to the tarboard engine room and hull. Local officials including District Attorney Earl Warren described the case as ticklish while noting witnesses placed the blast outside the ship.

United Press San Francisco Vancouver Oakland-Alamella Bremen San Francisno Bay W. Moessinger Earl Warren Warren Sexnerts Halfey

Sally Rand Found Guilty of Attack

Sally Rand was found guilty by a criminal court jury of biting two Paramount Theatre photographers during a performance. Prosecutors said she bit them after they photographed her in heavy talcum powder on stage. Judge Ballingh will decide sentence Monday, with maximum penalties of one year in jail and a $2000 fine.

Sally Rand United Press Hollywood Paramount Theater Ray Stanford Hazel Crain C. A. Balligfch

Rail Executives Abandon Plan to Cut Rail Wages

Chicago reports executives of 199 Class 1 railroads abandoned wage cuts for 960,000 workers amid Roosevelts fact finding board push. They favor a broad rehabilitation program and asked Congress to back administration aid. A potential nationwide strike was averted as managers and labor leaders met.

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Erie vote purge blocked by injunction in 1938 case

Mrs Helen Schluraff failed to remove hundreds of voters from Corry and Erie registration lists as Judge J M Barnett granted an injunction restraining the Erie registration commission. The action, urged by Erie Democrats, aimed to purge Democrats whose addresses appeared invalid. The ruling preserves voter access for the upcoming Tuesday election.

Barnett Perry County Helen M. Schluraff Erie County Board of Commissioner Corry Erie J. M. Barnett John B. Bronks Maurice Coughlin George Stout Registration Commission Wille Schluraff

Pennsylvania graft probe sparks partisan fury in Harrisburg

Voters hear dueling progress reports as Democrats call graft charges malicious while Republicans denounce the inquiry as a whitewash after a month of tense bargaining. Leaders from Dauphin County and York respond as committee deliberations stretch beyond Election Day.

United Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania Eitye Turner Delaware Sertling Tim Harber Cohen York Shelley Ani Margiotti

Dem Women Map Campaign Plans in Corry Meeting

The Democratic Women of Corry gathered at the V. F. W. Home to map active campaign plans. President Theresa Suleaky outlined unit objectives and methods to assist with registration and voter turnout, aided by Walter H. Scott and Fred Kinley in brief remarks.

Council of Democratic Women of Corry Theresa Suleaky County Council Erie Gatherig Walter H. Scott State Assembly Fred Kinley Young Democratec Club of Carry

Annenberg Indicted for Court Contempt

Philadelphia report notes Annenberg publisher and Inquirer editor E Z Dimitman indicted by the October grand jury on contempt of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Indictments stem from a story forecasting high court revisions amid graft probes into Gov. Wares administration. Court warned the publisher and record sent to the Philadelphia District Attorney for possible prosecution under a 12 year old statute.

United Frees Philadelphia Philadelphia Inquirer Company E. Z. Dimitman Lato Otober Grand Jury Pensylvania Supreme Court Inquirer High Tribunes George Hi

St Marys Man Named Express Agent Here

A St Marys man has been named local agent of the Railway Express Agency succeeding Charley J. Ennis whose retirement was announced earlier in the week. Mr Severin has served as agent at St Marys for years and is expected to assume duties today or tomorrow as Mr and Mrs Ennis plan to move to Rochester Minnesota for their future home.

Bovers Seers Railway Express Agency The Charley J. Ennis Severin Railway Express St. Marya Guid Ennis Rochester

Winter Weather Driving Cautions Advised by State Official

State Revenue Secretary J. Griffith Pourdman urges motorists and pedestrians to prepare for cold conditions. He stresses practical safety steps: check windshield wipers and defroster, ensure brakes and lights work, use anti freeze, and avoid relying on the horn as windows may be fogged or snowed in.

United Press State Revenue J. Griffith Pourdman Boardman Grens West Reid Old Cara

King George lauds Roosevelt aid in Czechoslovak crisis

King George in a message to Parliament praised President Roosevelt's actions in the Czechoslovakia crisis as powerful aid to peace. He expressed hope a new era for Europe could begin with the crisis settlement. The monarch's message was read in the House of Lords by Chancellor Lord Maughan at a joint session before the session starts next week.

London George Roonevelt Czechoslovakia Crissay Panalan Europe House of Jordi Jordich Lord’ Maughani

Campaign finance report targets Pennsylvania parties

Washington Nov 4 The federal campaign expenditures commission released a critical report on Democratic and Republican organizations in Pennsylvania. Investigators say the Work Progress Administration was used as a political tool in support of party campaigns. Gov. George Leader and Senator Davis are named in the debate. Wounds fatal for Kennett Pill IV from Snod Male. Western Pennsylvania reports small game season opening. Weather: rain tonight and Saturday, warmer tonight, cooler Saturday.

Unites Press Washington Pennsylvania Tekes Penmarvania Philaelphia City Penera Mai Pennsylvania Tremierats Sheppard Vgames Davis George 1 George 1. Inrle. Pavia Had Ehateed That Wea Connellsville Hig Pwr Kennett Coreliqville State Hospital

Governor Grants Man Stay of Execution in Pittsburgh

A city court in Allegheny grants William Meining Blue a temporary stay of execution after petitions from ABB and others. The acting governor delays the death sentence to allow more time for clemency considerations and potential pardon.

United Press Pittsburgh William Meining Bluewell Pragara Ani Abb Peta Allegheny Hig Blackwell Toni Evocuilon Electrie Borkview Prehitentigry George TH Marte Verlerduy Lieymbay Aenin

13 Year Old Bride and Husband Plan Annullment Battle

In Souderton Pennsylvania Frances Tirb Souder a 19 year old bride and her 20 year old husband Robert vow to fight any parent driven annulment. They wed Wednesday at Elkton Maryland with Rev C M Cope witness by Miriam 17 and Martin Nace 25. The group traveled to Elkton after Miriam sought a license and the younger couple followed.

United Preag Souderton Mra Frances Tirb Souder Robert Bouder WPA High Achor Bikton C. M. Cope Maryland Gretna Green Frances Miriam Martin Nace Perkasle Elkton Martin

Probe attempt to enter store on North Canter Street

A broken rear door at the W Trant Company on North Canter Street prompted police and a factory worker to examine the scene. The survey found no items missing and authorities believe intruders frightened away before entry.

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