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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1932
Page
1
Leaving New York at dawn Col Roscoe Turner arrived in Burbank California at dusk, establishing a new transcontinental time of 12 hours 38 minutes. The noted flyer smashed the prior mark by Captain Frank Hawles as he prepared to take off from Floyd Bennett Airport.
The Prince of Wales arrived for the opening of the new Northern Ireland Parliament buildings in Belfast amid heavy security. Thousands of Royal Ulster Constabulary and guards surrounded him as British destroyers fired a 21-gun salute. Police reported orderly ceremonies with some anti Catholic and nationalist tensions reflected in posters and songs.
The grand jury in Brie yesterday ordered costs in the case against Carl Duyer of Erie to be assessed to Constable Leon R. Tiffany of the First Ward, after finding insufficient evidence to hold Duyer for trial for driving while intoxicated. Duyer was among four Brie men arrested near the constable’s home. the car allegedly left the pavement, struck a tree, and led to drinks and disorderly conduct charges against the others. Tiffany reported the sweep of speakeasies and disorderly houses in his bailiwick, and later faced assault and battery charges from Mrs Susie Tinko arising from an alleged incident in the First Ward alderman’s office.
Corry Needlework Guild named officers for the year at the Municipal Building meeting. Honorary president Mrs J O Austin and president Mrs F E Davis were re elected along with first vice president Mrs Frank Laveland second vice president Mrs Daniel Masti secretary Mrs S Bentley treasurer Mrs M ne Binardo and other directors. A report on garments was given and will be released later.
United Press report from Tokio notes a typhoon near Wokuatime province caused several fishing boats to vanish. Official death toll stands at 40 with 63 missing and 48 injured, as crews search for survivors feared drowned.
The Corry Brie and Warren municipalities versus the Pennsylvania Gas Company remain in a holding pattern awaiting a formal communiqué from the utility. After counsel conferences in Harrisburg failed to yield a concrete settlement path the commission may receive the stance within ten days. City Solicitor Blaine Kinesid expects the position outline to be filed soon, which will guide the municipalities next steps in the rate dispute.
Thieves raided a chicken coop owned by James Colegrave just south of the city during the night. About forty five to fifty pullets were stolen after the lock was picked. State troopers joined the investigation this afternoon as authorities search for the culprits.
Boston observers reported a dull Leonid display last night as moonlight washed out many meteors. Harvard's Willard J. Bisher noted only a few per minute, while scientists hoped for clearer skies to gauge the shower's true intensity and photograph its spectrum.
Havana reports Rafsel Rey rauincig, a native operative aligned against the government, was assassinated when a man fired from a car at his home during an attempted ambush. Local authorities seek those responsible as a list of suspects is compiled.
A K Root of Root Furniture Stores in Corry and Union City completed the purchase of the South Getter Street block in Erie yesterday. Ownership passes from John Multien of Erie, with Root Stores planning warehouse and display expansions and local store improvements.
In Philadelphia Chestnut Hill a couple and their maid were bound during a home invasion. Thieves escaped with over $9,000 in jewels and cash after threatening torture when hiding places were not revealed. The victims struggled for hours before freeing themselves and contacting police.
United Press tabulations show Voters cast more ballots than any previous election with about 37.5 million counted and 500,000 votes yet to be added. Roosevelt led with 21,689,858 votes, Hoover 15,266,800, and Thomas 524,465, yielding a 6,456,254 plurality for Roosevelt.
From London November 16 Mrs Amy Joinsim Mollison a British pioneer woman climber completed a record eight by Cape Town landing at Gap French West Africa at 120 p m local time Tuesday. Telegraph dispatch from Da Kar confirms safe arrival and she proceeds to Dutdis. Uneasiness had surrounded her lack of news since departing Oran for French West Africa Monnay nearby. Mollison delivered joy to her husband upon landing at Gam.
President Hoover lands in Washington after a cross country trip via Palo Alto Calif greeted by about 1000 friends and officials led by Vice President Curtis. He heads to the White House to tackle war debt and domestic issues as he resumes duties at his desk by 9 pm. Accompanying him are Mrs Hoover and a host of cabinet members and senior officials.
Bulletin items report Al Capone seeking a writ of habeas corpus to gain release from Atlanta federal penitentiary. Other notes include a Yokohama shipwreck with 20 crew drowned after the Gench Maru disaster during a typhoon, a new Akron dirigible commander named for January, Dawes announcing retirement, and subpoenas for Pennsylvania Public Service Commission members for a state senate investigation to be returned by November 30.
Unites Press reports General Guy Molony, once a famed American ally, returning to active duty in Honduras. He commands Honduran federal troops in the northern region to quell post-election unrest, drawing attention from Americans in New Orleans who recall his past bravery. The soldier-turned-chief’s exact movements remain dynamic as the conflict intensifies.
Washington dispatch says a House special campaign committee planned hearings on alleged irregularities in recent elections and considered visiting Philadelphia and Withington to probe reported vote buying. The panel led by Rep. Ragon and Rep. Young met behind closed doors and prepared a witness list including James Hazlett, John McKinley, Edward Martin, and Blakeley McCaughn.
In San Francisco on November 16, bandits entered the home of Mrs. Bama Huse and, after a hasty search, fled with $85 in cash. They left behind pearls and other jewelry valued at more than $25,000, dismissing a strand as phoney.
Mr and Mrs Frank Ford of Delaware Street Corry will quietly mark their Golden Wedding Anniversary with a family gathering at their home tomorrow The event will be hosted by the Third Ward couple and observed by relatives and friends in a small home celebration.
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