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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1932
Page
3
The article notes Henry Ford shifted from backing high tariffs to endorsing free trade within a month. It recalls Ford’s prior actions supporting Hoover and a high tariff platform, while also citing Lord’s Boston declaration for free trade. It questions Ford’s current stance and calls for clarification to his employees.
The piece laments continued delay from Harrisburg on a twelve year gas rate dispute. It argues that a sharp reduction was due in a conference by the Public Service Commission, warning of mounting winter bills and widespread financial strain on consumers. It condemns the shell game of a sixty cent rate and urges a prompt forty cent decision, noting unemployment and rising costs. It also mentions Red Cross chapter activities as relief efforts begin.
The community notes that Red Cross assistance under government auspices has aided relief efforts but calls for a breathing spell after the current drive. Additional appeals for the Relief Bund and Corry Hospital have strained resources, suggesting future drives focus on food and shelter only during the ongoing emergency.
State health authorities report the typhoid threat in Kinstone Chau tauqua County is cleared with only one September case in Kinstone. Mina also saw several cases but none since September and officials do not expect spread. Sanitary districts will not be established in either town.
Items from the Journal Files dated November 15 1912 note the Keleher building contract awarded to Thomas Bros and McEirey on North Canter Street beside the Traction Building. Public interest arises from Seagrave testing failures of a new fire truck. The Canadobia Lake club plans no further litigation to keep the lake open. Corry High School seniors toured the Corry Ice Company plant to witness artificial ice making. Train 81 ran three hours late after a freight engine derailed near Spartansburg. Local students plan a mock trial in December. Jennie Brice from a current magazine story is slated for litigation. Erie resident Frank Siberline visits to study the wet system of concrete blocks. Led by the Corry-Art Stone Co J Wellington and troupe of acting performers travel to Sherman for tonight’s show.
Hollywood report notes that a film cowboy's success depends as much on leg shape as skill with a lariat. Tom Keene and peers are said to require long, slender lines and well-rounded calves, with waist definitions, shaping their screen presence. David Lewis of Taco reveals extensive costume design time for Keene in Land of the Six Shooter.
Erie Nov 15 Nineteen grand jurors began reviewing a slate of 52 criminal cases listed by District Attorney Graham. Life first indictments to come, with murders among key cases. John Amorosio, 37, is charged with murdering Alfred Messing in a seven year feud. case to be heard Tuesday. Dr Ralph B McCord postmaster of North East is grand jury foreman.
Dunkirk reported a fatal pedestrian accident on Genet Street when 18 year old Aluertaxup Kowski ran from between parked cars into Raymond Gunther’s vehicle. Kowski died minutes after being taken to Brooks Memorial Hospital from a fractured skull.
Emporium merchant Harry C. Lloyd owns the only known share in a Swarth? Wyoga Gas & Oil Co well No. 2 in Hebeow township Potter County eight miles from Coudersport. The well struck 5,200 feet for a flow of 20,060,000 cubic feet of gas Saturday night, then blew out and tore 260 feet of six inch pipe and much of the derrick. The flow is the largest seen this side of the Mississippi and began in early September, promising thousands of dollars to Lloyd.
GIL GIPY Way 19 reported that Heasley 85 known as oil gauger and later as farmer and oil producer near Bredinsburg died at home at 9 30 Sunday morning from burns suffered Thursday when gas ignited at a well on his property. Arthur Kirkwood of City drilled and was burned. Heasley stepped toward the scene as the gases exploded and the hammer was removed from the hole.
The Junior Dept. of Club met to discuss canceling the Christmas party for city children. Instead each member will donate clothing and other articles. The next meeting will be the first Tuesday in December to sew garments. Mrs. Guy Abbey leads the junior department. Four bridge tables entertained with Ruth Benell and Jobby Croker winning prizes. Lunch included sandwiches, pictures, cakes and coffee.
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