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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1938

Page

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Wage Earners Seek Peace in Labor Ranks

Washington early November report from United Press states the American Federation of Labor calls for a united labor movement and readiness to negotiate an honorable peace with the Committee for Industrial Organization. The AFL editorial in the American Federationist, edited by William Green, endorses unity while cautioning against surrender of rights and noting overlapping jurisdictions and benefits issues as solvable with goodwill.

United Press Washington American Federation of Labor United Labor Angi Pearce Committee For Industrial Organization American Federationist William Green APL

Babson Sees Pensions Big Factor In Election Tuesday

Roger Babson argues pensions will sway voters nationwide on Tuesday. He cites California, Maine, Colorado, and Texas examples, warns pension schemes threaten economic stability, and urges voters to weigh production and efficiency against expansive old age benefits. He warns political manipulation of pensions could outpace the American Legion and Labor. urges balanced policy.

Babson Roger Babson Babson Park Mass von Maine California Balanes Doles Townsend Alberta Colorado Aberhart Lee Aly Nt Maine GO. P New Hampshire Texas Oklahoma Florida Idaho Leverett Saltonstail Tate and Hor Washington

Health fund benefit draws throng of 300 at Junior High event

An audience of about 300 attended a health fund benefit staged by the Pat teachers association council at the Junior High. The evening featured a band concert by the high school band, a one act junior high play, and a barn dance with music by the Gage musicians. The Washington school won the Professor Quiz award as W. C. Cox and others judged entries from multiple schools. Tickets sold per student counts earned top honors for Washington and Harding schools. The program, led by Mrs Blof Dahl and Thomas Roelofs, was deemed a success with many volunteers assisting.

Ehbor PatmVeachers Association Council Lowe Edwards Gage Thomas Brown Oliver Brown Washington Stanley B. Anderson Ptas Harding John Boland Concord S. Monroe J. Roscoe Dearing Fairview School Helen Lodge Ralph S. Dewey Howard J. Sheen Harold G. Wolfe Washington School Harding School Blof Dahl Thomas Roelofs F_ Lowe Edwania James Lewis

McKeesport Man Dies From Train Crossing Injuries

William S. Mallerd, 78, McKeesport, died from injuries suffered months ago when struck by a train at the Fifth Street crossing. Weather: fair and slightly colder tonight, Sunday colder with likely rain.

Mckeesport Wiliam

Pennsylvania Campaign Ends With 877 Nominees For 272 Offices

Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania ends a bitter costly race with 877 nominees for 272 offices as three million voters cast ballots. The New Deal dominates early lines with opposition rails against registration errors and use of gambling profits for campaign expenses. Harte leads the Republican slate for US Senate against incumbent Davis while the Democratic machine maintains a strong statewide and congressional grip.

Morey J. Potter United Press Stat Harrisburg Itone Imargina Pennsylvania Finate Ch. G. P Harte Naminee James J Purtdler

Pennsylvania governors race sparks corruption probe and slogans

Election day in Da Saymore court sees candidates James for governor and William Sli for Internal Affairs secretary vying against Samuel Lewis for lieutenant governor. Campaign chants frame Democrats as liberal and Republicans promise honest government amid a probe into Barle and 13 other Democrats led by a combined legislative committee, with former attorney general Charly Margot voicing concerns after a spring primary.

Saymore Court Uauge Areminat James Willian Sliengood Samuel Lewis Pennsylvania P Stigin Chirgna Barle Desonvatte-cmbined Legislative Committee Atlorney Charly Margot

Nearing Gubernatorial Nomination Amid Political Turmoil

A fragmented report describes looming gubernatorial nomination dynamics, assembly maneuvers, and ongoing investigations affecting political capital. It cites administration factions and media figures tied to alleged monopoly concerns, with references to a publisher linked to campaign support. Cont. Page Seven.

Xpeviat Neunion Bure Mie BO Pfr Bhicelphit Inquirer Pubdixker M. T Nenberg Horde Hvar Tree Vie Teading Dumeat Contir

U S Policy Hardens Over Far East Japan China Ties

Secretary Hull reaffirmed that U S relations with China and Japan remain governed by international treaties and fair play. The move counters Japanese claims of a new situation in Asia and asserts the nine power treaty's applicability to China. In Europe, German Italian backed dismemberment of Czechoslovakia continued with Hungarian forces crossing the Danube to Shuett island as Munich pact territory shifts proceed. Polish and German delegates met to discuss German deportations of Polish nationals, with adjournment anticipated to next week.

United Press Washington United States Japan Hull China State Department Asia Berlin Czcehoslovakia Danube Czechogloval Shuett Hungary Munich Czechoslovakia Potlah

Roosevelts Liberal New Deal Backed By Top Officials Endorse Earle Jones

United Press reports in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Secretary of Commerce Daniel Roper and Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes urged Pennsylvania voters to back the New Deal as the cornerstone of a liberal government. They endorsed Earle and Jones amid campaign closes as Roosevelt emphasized continuity and warned against internal dissension and counterreform by opponents.

Ross Downing United Press Philadelph Pittsburgh Roonyvell Daniel ¢. Roper Tieméiy Bry An Waldrone Harold L. Teka Onnotheing Arthur A. James Philadelphia Lidkeline James M. L. Annenberg Philadelalia Thquirer Caller Tadee James Wasserligte Tim Radio Cine Jovindelst Mintot Kla Radt Th. Hells Rinsing

Negro Leader Vann Returns to GOP Against Guffey

Pittsburgh report quotes Hubert L. Vann, a Black publisher and former Democratic chairman for Black voters in Pennsylvania, accusing Joseph F. Guffey of negotiating to defeat the Democratic statewide ticket and potentially unseat party leader David L. Lawrence. Vann says he swung the Black vote to aid Guffey but now reaffirms Republican ties amid claims of anti Democratic collaboration.

Pittsburgh Hubertl. Vann Joseph F. Guffey Guffey Astate Ag Vann Pennsylvania Cuttey David L. Lawrence

Continue Probe Of Fire Fatal To 8 CCC Youths

Garap Cameron CCC youths testified before a coroner’s jury at Emporium Pa on the forest fire that killed eight last month. Foresters Houpt and Kammerath gave orders to fight the blaze downhill as maps traced the fire’s progress and jurors pressed questions about safety equipment and first aid provisions.

C.C Emporium Garap Cameron Civilian Conservation Corps CCC William Houpt Testi Fied Gilbert Mahoney Ridgway Adolph Kammerath GCC Mahoney

General rains ease forest fire danger in western Pennsylvania

Greensburg, P A Nov 6 General rains over western Pennsylvania today ended the threat of forest fires. Somers Tuyette and Westmoreland districts reported up to 12 fires burning at once yesterday as district foresters counted about 225 men in action.

Greensburg Pennysylvania Somers Tuyette Westmoreland

Youth Pleads Guilty in Watch Thefts by Drake

Melvin Drake alias Albert Bishhp alias Albert Lacock, 19, of Union City formerly of Corry, pleaded guilty to larceny in connection with the theft of a wrist watch and a small sum of money from Rev. J. E. Baker of Union City. He was held under 500 dollars bail for the next county court term. Drake will be taken to county prison today. He was arrested after the October 29 theft was reported by the retired minister, now living in Titonka.

Werial J. E. Baker Union City Corry Melvin Drake Albert Bishhp Albert Lacock B. Porter Drake Trie Tate Tate Today. the Youth Was Arrested Here As* Night On Complaint of Rav Me Baker Tintonity

PUC Assures Federal Support In Nationwide News Probe

Harrisburg November 5 The Public Utility Commission assured the U S Justice Department it will cooperate fully in the investigation to determine if Nationwide News Service Inc operated in violation of anti racketeering laws The commission handed records of its own inquiry into telephone company links to the alleged dissemination of horse race and gambling information to Assistant U S Attorney General Homer Cummings conducting the federal probe through Robert M Cooper.

PUC United Pren Harrisburg Pub- Uc Utility Commission U.S. Justice Department Nationwide News Service, Inc Jawa P. U M. Cooper T .U Homer Cummings

Earle Supports Coal Purchase Plan Amid Campaign Attacks

Gov George Hare Democrat candidate for the Senate faces Republican challenger Jamies J Davis over a proposed federal purchase of 20 million tons of coal. Davis accuses Hare of anti racial bias while Hare campaigns in Swing. In Scranton Judge Arthur H James proposes an anthracite commission to coordinate interests led by the late John Mitchell. He targets UMWA leader John L Lewis accusing him of absentee leadership and collecting $2 assessments.

United Press Pottsville George Hare Luray Republica Jamies J. Davis Davis Charles Alvin Jones Bare Boranton Arthur H. James UMWA John 14 Lewis Ai Vabgentee Laniliord Callett

CANDIDATES RETURN HOME FROM PA CAMPAIGN PUSH

Harrisburg Nov 5 State wide candidates for governor U S senator lieutenant governor and secretary of internal affairs plan to return to their home counties to await Tuesday’s electorate verdict. Despite the bitter campaign they have stumped through hundreds of communities across seven counties, addressed giant rallies and delivered radio talks as they worked toward victory. They plan varied ways to spend election day while ballots are cast, with families accompanying them to the polls.

United Press Harrisburg U. S Secretary of Internal Affairs Pennsylvania AMC Polly Party

Draft broad program to aid all railroads

A six member committee including three railroad diff terms and three labor representatives will meet in Washington to draft broad legislative schemes for rehabilitating the railroad industry. The move follows presidents of 120 railroads voting to abandon a 19 percent wage cut plan for 960,000 workers, removing the likelihood of a national strike.

Ay United Bross Chicago Washington Sti

Nationalist troops near key Mora town in eastern Spain

Nationalist forces approach Mora as Spanish troops push toward the Ebra river crossing on the Gandess Tarragona highway in eastern Spain. Spanish units engaged near the area, with advancing lines reported today.

United Press Hendaye Mora Debro Tarragona Ebra Spain Lnmarigent

What Republicans Say About Republicans Before May Primary

Four days before the May primary, Paul Negley and Cumberland County Republican chairman spoke out on Judge Arthur H. Jones’s candidacy for governor. They criticized party domination by a greater power and warned the GOP cannot win if Jones is the nominee and the organization controls too much.

Republicana Paul &. Negley James Sill

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