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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1937
Page
1
The readable fragments reference a construction plan in a gap and an 80 percent progress marker, mentioning institutional context and the department of agriculture during a five year span. Names, dates, and locations are unclear due to damaged text.
President Getulio Vargas unveils a new constitutional framework centralizing power in the executive. He suspends foreign debt payments and promises possible reforms, as his allies seize control nationwide after dissolving congress and state legislatures. A federal interventor takes Rio de Janeiro and neighboring states, while ministers resign as the administration outlines sweeping changes.
The Duke of Windsor spent Armistice morning in his hotel suite after canceling plans for memorial services and the Armistice Day parade. He refused President La Brun's invitation to sit in the presidential tribune to avoid possible embarrassment to French or British governments. He stayed away from the St George's ceremony amid public reports of restrictions on his attendance and a request for a reserved seat for him and his American born duchess.
United Press reports a November typhoon cut through Luzon causing five deaths and 32 missing. The storm produced widespread destruction in Manila and surrounding regions with 3,000 rendered homeless and 16 hospitalized as horses and outlying areas suffered damage.
Shanghai dispatch reports Japanese forces driving through the Shanghai area toward Nanking, China's capital, with Chinese troops in retreat. Pembroke Blythens of the London Daily Telegraph was killed and two Frenchmen wounded as Japanese forces trapped Chinese units near the Nantacitis region along the border of the French concession.
President Roosevelt laid a wreath of white chrysanthemums on the Unknown Soldier tomb in Arlington Cemetery on Armistice Day anniversary. He spoke no words, saluted with stiff formality as taps sounded, then returned to the White House after the 11 am ceremony.
At a cenotaph ceremony in London the king and Queen Elizabeth stood at attention as an unidentified man breached naval guards shouting pacifist slogans. Police quickly restrained him and dragged him away toward Downing Street amid jeers from the crowd.
Washington November 11 Administration attorneys argue before the Supreme Court for a new ruling on an 89 year old theory about current reproduction costs in evaluating public utility properties. The move, by Federal Power Commission attorneys, would lower rates on utility services in a case involving Pacific Gas and Electric. Harrisburg November 11 State police report two escaped convicts from Rockview penitentiary recaptured three miles east of Grenada.
Agriculture Secretary Henry A. Wallace, defending reciprocal tariff pacts, tells National Grange that isolationist farming policies hurt labor and industry and would threaten American wheat, cotton, hog and tobacco farmers. He backs farm bill loans for crop shortages and funds to expand surplus control, while endorsing the league’s support for the ever normal granary program with careful pricing.
Harrisburg November 14 John D M Salmlton energetic chairman of the Republican Nations Committee was scheduled to give a first hand account of the issues confronting his party to the Pennsylvania Colunei Women convening here next week The wound pens its three day session Tuesday A day for party action and party program and state and national issues will be scrutinized
Dr Les ter Ki Ade state superintendent of public instruction spoke at Beaver Armistice Day program saying war is a clumsy and brutal instrument to obtain justice. He justified war’s brutality as a means to ensure justice, framing Armistice Day as a day of peace despite harsh realities.
In Claremont on November 11 five indictments were returned. The charges relate to alleged acts by a local councilman. Details are unclear due to partial OCR, but the case involves official misconduct and related offenses. Prosecutors expect further proceedings in the county court.
Government to check spending under new plan dominates a report from the Academy of Political Science in New York. Treasury Secretary Morgenthau outlined a balanced budget for 1938, proposing large tax cuts balanced by budget controls. He urged private capital to fund housing and railroad projects, while warning against endless deficits and urging reform of the tax structure.
An explosion at Dublin Castle damaged the royal coat of arms and shattered windows within a quarter mile radius. Authorities suspect a plot behind the blast sparked by a public meeting protesting imperialism.
City residents may protest valuations at the annex court of tax revision to be held at the municipal building on Wednesday November 17. The board will hear assessment complaints from all wards in a single day with limited reservations in nontriennial years. Frank L. Heath, the new city assessor, will guide notices to property owners affected by revised segments and new purchasers. The court will sit from 10 to 12 in the morning and 2 to 4 in the afternoon with hearings on the day’s schedule. Weak details from the damaged record are omitted.
Former U S Senator Allan F Pomerene was reported seriously ill with paralysis on a weekday after illness during a period of declining health. The had served in the Senate representing Ohio and remained a notable political figure despite retirement.
An international peace conference reports plan by major powers to arm China with munitions and credit while pressuring Japan. amid disputes between Russia and Italy and signs of potential Japanese rejection of mediation proposals. Delegates continue private talks on state positions as Armistice Day observations proceed.
Margaret Mower, named superintendent of Corry hospital, will take up her duties at the West institution on Tuesday, November 7. She succeeds Miss Cole, who has served since May 5, 1933. The board reappointed staff and approved October reports and financials as read. Donations from local residents and the Ladies Auxiliary were acknowledged.
The American Federation of Labor and the Committee for Industrial Organization push for organized drives as conferences resume in November. Key issues block progress include marine labor legislation debates and potential senate disclosure of liberties committee findings, while pressure grows for a Marine Commission plan resembling the Railway Labor Act.
Corry residents will answer the U S unemployment census via postal card questionnaires to be distributed November 16 by Postmaster James P. Sullivan. The card asks name and address, current employment status, ability to work, age, color or race, and other basic details with a return deadline of November 20.
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