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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1938
Page
1
New York dispatch reports Republicans surged to major gains in the general election, narrowing Democratic control in Congress while winning pivotal state prizes. Key results include gains in California, New York, and multiple states. Herbert Lehman reelected in New York. Culbert Olson elected in California. Frank D. Fitzgerald defeating Murphy in Michigan. broader GOP resurgence anticipated for 1940.
Pittsburgh reports show Senator James J. Davis leading Governor George H. Earle by a slim margin as precinct returns come in. With 41 of 978 precincts in, Davis has 247,915 votes to Earle's 247,836, an 80 vote edge, while Charles Alvin Jones leads Arthur James for governor by 28,561 in later Philadelphia tallies.
Dorothy James, daughter of Judge Arthur H. James, named official hostess of the Pennsylvania governor's mansion. She has assisted her father during the campaign and will assume duties when inaugurated on January 15.
Tables showing the complete city vote and the state assembly vote in the third district will be found on Page 3. The page includes other election views of the city, nearby rural districts, and the state.
Mrs. Lyle Van Tassel, 87, of Spartansburg, suffered the loss of all toes on her right foot when her foot was caught in an onsilage cutter at home yesterday afternoon. She was rushed to Corry Hospital, where attendants report she is resting comfortably and in good condition.
Governor Herbert H. Lehman wins a fourth term by a small plurality as 62 of 9,055 precincts report. Sen. Robert F. Wagner holds his seat for the New Deal, while Dewey contests the results with Dewey trailing in early returns. Mead defeats Corel for short term Senate vacancy as GOP gains in state Senate and Assembly are claimed. O'Connor loses to Pay. Barton is re-elected in Manhattan's district.
In Chautauqua County French Creek Sheeman and Carpo voted in favor of liquor sale. The measure passed 188 to 163 in the referendums held yesterday, signaling support for new Key stages in the alcohol policy locally.
Erie county backed the Republican sweep in Pennsylvania with a commanding margin. James J. Davin topped Gov. Earle in the U S Senate race by over 8,000 votes, while R. Le Tuiger carried the Crawford area by a wide lead. In Erie city Davis edged Earle by about 600 votes, with local results showing Republicans prevailing in several assembly contests and a Democratic incumbent defeated in the west side race.
London, Foreign Undersecretary R. A. Butler told Parliament Britain will support the United States policy and will not change the open door stance in China. The government signals a firm Far East attitude in line with Washington and existing treaties.
In Fort Worth Texas W D Harper a former chemist turned his residence into an execution chamber early today He killed his wife and their three children before dying He pinned a warning note on the front door claiming deadly gas was inside Firemen entered with gas masks but failed to revive any of the five victims The incident contrasts with Atlanta election news where Democrats won by large majorities in a separate report
Lew Rodgers defeats Democrat Norbert J. Witzgerald in the Erie Crawford district for Congress by about 6000 votes. Republican win signals party gains in this district.
Announcer Cross chairs the Corry Board of Education meeting at Hotel Garry. Ukrijmnor, presiding, outlines school system functions and needed improvements. An inter-city meeting is planned for December 2 with Cambridge and Youngsville delegations to attend.
Colegrove credits series of bitter charges as pivotal in Republican Pennsylvania victory. He cites campaign rhetoric as the decisive factor shaping voters and notes opposition faced a strong, unified front. The statements reflect intra party tensions and the perceived impact of attacks during the primary season.
Mrs H R Rhodes announced ward chairmen for the canvass of the district areas to be used next week. Names include First Ward Philip Zalewerk, Second Ward W S Houghton, Third Ward On W Bracken, Fourth Ward Lawrence Davison and residential district leaders Mrs Disard May, Mrs Gilbert Boy, Mrs James Darling, Mrs Theo Williams. The roll call opens Armistice Day but the denial canvass will start next week.
Harrisburg Nov 9 Dauphin County the capital county joined the Republican victory march in Pennsylvania with substantial majorities for the state wide candidates a congressman and four assemblymen returns show today Complete unofficial returns for the county 188 precincts give Governor Jones D 46817 R 132 James R 46698 U S Senator D 35688 R 140 Davin 48709
Republicans sweep Pennsylvania races as Gov Earle loses to GOP. State House shifts to 125 to 76, Republicans gain Senate and key statewide offices, with Roosevelt and Earle era ending as GOP leads solidify. Counts show large GOP turnout with 75 percent of registered voters reported.
In Callander Ont on November 9 Dr D B Wishart of Toronto completed the five quints tonsil removal procedure for Abida and the others. Dr Allan Roy Defoe, physician to the quints, said the operations were a success and finished shortly after noon.
Mounting returns in Maryland today show Democrat Herbert R. O Connor ahead of Republican Gov Harry W Nice with 163177 to 111821 after 20 of 1288 precincts reporting. O Connor leads in rural counties as the race for senator and governor tightens with early results from Baltimore and surrounding areas.
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