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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1935
Page
1
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Voters rebuked the Miller administration in municipal affairs as Stanley H. Nichols, Republican, and Fred J. Wenger, Democrat, won City Council seats. Nichols led with 1449 votes, Weaver trailed by 265, and Amy followed by 51, with Heath fourth amid a record turnout and ward fights.
United Press reports November 6 from Albany that Republicans claim a New Deal repudiation in New York and aim to derail Roosevelt in 1926. Democrats tout a large statewide margin, with city votes strong, leaving both parties hopeful for national impact.
Complete county returns show Democrats winning four county offices, including recorder of deeds and clerk of courts, with Miles B. Kitts defeating Jacob Hertzler for judge. Helen Schluraff, Republican incumbent, holds the county board seat. Thomas Flatley and Elton H. Blair win the other two commissioners posts. Mortimer E. Graham retains district attorney post. Ralph B. McCord and Lawrence Taylor lead in treasurer and prothonotary races. Katherine Kalvelage wins recorder of deeds. Ethel Davis defeats Annette Young for clerk of courts. Dr. W. G. Stroble edges Warren Woot for coroner amid strong Erie city support.
H L Findlay, a Cleveland coal operator, testifies in a DC Supreme Court review of the Guffey Coal Con trol Act. He argues industry chaos without government regulation and says the act will create a permanently stabilized basis the industry has never had. Opposing counsel dispute miner and community conditions amid mine closures.
Prominent attorney Clarence Darrow urged Iowa officials to reconsider the life sentence of Lyle Messner, who was condemned to life at age 14 for the assault and murder of a one year old girl in Cedar Rapids. Darrow met with Gov. C. L. Herring and the state parole board after visiting Messner at Fort Madison state prison, urging that justice be reevaluated for a boy of 14.
In Fairbanks Alaska on November 6 veteran pilots wait for fog to clear over snow covered wilderness so they can resume the hunt for a missing Northern Air Transport airliner. The aircraft piloted by Jack Horman with five passengers vanished since Saturday between Fairbanks and Dawson Yukon Territory.
Election reverses in New York and Pennsylvania hurt the New Deal’s prestige on the eastern seaboard as Kentucky begins a count that could signal Democratic prospects for 1936. Philadelphia elected Republican mayor S. David Wilson while New York Republicans gained control of the lower house, signaling a stronger GOP stance north of the Ohio River. Democrats downplay the national impact, but Republicans see a momentum shift as the nation heads toward a presidential year.
Ohio municipal returns favor Republicans with 92 mayoralties to 81 for Democrats. In Cleveland Harold J L Burton won by a near record margin, about 40 000 votes, defeating Ray T. Miler. In Columbus Myron B. Gessaman, Republican House floor leader, defeated incumbent Henry W. Worley after a heated campaign.
Bridgeport Connecticut elected its first socialist mayor Jasper McLevy and ousted four Democratic councilmen to create a solidly socialist city government. McLevy, a 57 year old roofer, increased his mayoral plurality from 6 070 in 1933 to 13 904 this year. He called the vote a mandate to continue his administration.
Returns from 16 scattered precincts show Lieut. Gov. A B Chandler with 1390 votes against 1050 for Republican candidate Judge King Swope in the Kentucky governor race.
In Philadelphia, Republican James B. Cunningham won the mayoral race by a 47.50 margin over Democrat John B. Kelly, with total city results showing Wilson 379,079 to Kelly 331,418. Cunningham also secured re election to the State Superior Court against Democrat Robert Ky Myers Jr. and Philadelphia voters approved Sunday movies by a 6 to 2 margin. The Republicans captured all raw offices, electing the entire 22 member City Council, the district attorney, and sheriff. Supreme Court seats went to Justice Edgar Barnes and Horace Stern in party aligned elections.
An official statement reports an Italian detachment entered Makale on the northern front Tuesday night and was driven out. Ten Italian soldiers were killed by Ethiopian forces in a surprise night attack as the patrol entered Makale without resistance.
Louisville reports both sides claiming victory as officials prepare to count up to a million ballots. Two men were killed and several wounded in election clashes. Polls closed at 4 p m but tabulation to start at 10 a m in line with state law. Democratic HQ backs Hap Chandler for governor by about 50,000 votes amid a split in the party. Ruby Laffoon urged defeat of the Democratic candidate.
Senator Henrik Shipstead, a Partner-Labor member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, told United Press that Britain and France are bluffing Italy and that a division deal on Ethiopia has already been arranged. The Minnesota senator criticized European diplomacy, opposed neutrality amendments, and warned against broad European war fears.
Corry Hospital report this afternoon stated Mrssa Brady, 66, of Youngsville, slightly improved though still in serious condition. Mary A. Jackson, 78, also of Youngsville, remains unconscious after an auto accident Monday afternoon at Riceville that left both women seriously injured.
At Geneva the League of Nations general staff began considering penalties to shut down Italy’s war economy by halting oil coal iron and steel imports. They seek cooperation from non league powers, notably the United States and Germany, possibly through embargoes on essential materials. Some members hopeful of passive non league support.
Mrs Mary Moore McKee Townsend Club of Corry reports from the national convention in Chicago. She will present at Grand Theatre Friday at 8 pm with details on the Townsend pension plan and forthcoming congressional plans. Corry club secretary notes 1028 members.
Mystery surrounds the fate of the steamer Lu Berg and its 22 aboard after sailing from Selkirk October 24. Authorities fear the vessel was trapped by ice in upper Lake Winnipeg while passing Eagle Island and Grand Rapids en route to winter fishing grounds.
A tropical storm swerved from west southwest to west north west tracking off the Florida coast. Vague notices warned along Cecar Keys to Carrabelle as authorities monitored the Gulf crossing near Key West. The storm's erratic path unsettled Florida's west coast as winter play areas welcomed visitors.
In Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, November 8, Democrats John J. Kane and George Rankin Jr. were elected to the county board, defeating incumbent James J. Coyne who sought to regain influence. Final precinct returns show Kane 109,151, Rankin 105,495, Malone 16413, Coyne 88,250, McGovern 40,390, Barr 88,875.
Close friends report President Roosevelt unworried by Democratic gains in his home state. They note New York upstate turnout signals strong Democratic showing, despite Republicans’ 24-year control of the state assembly. Roosevelt awaits full results, urged by party supporters in Philadelphia as GOP margins widen.
Markets at a glance show fractions to four points higher in a choppy session. Gur price declines in active trading with Chicago stocks weaker. Call money renews at 1 percent. Foreign exchange is irregular as Hong Kong dollar breaks about 11-2 cents. Grains rise with wheat up three to four cents as offers firm.
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